BMW R1150GS (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

The BMW R1150GS was a dual-sports motorcycle produced by BMW in 1999 to replace the BMW R1100GS. It was manufactured until 2004 when it was replaced by the R1200GS. In addition, a limited run of the R1150GSA was available from 2005 to 2006.

In 2001, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R1150GS, a dual-sports motorcycle in its second production year. It came in the same shape and form as the previous one without significant changes.

It was fitted with standard features, such as two round headlights, a front beak, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a luggage rack, and wire-spoke wheels.

Unlike the previous R1100GS, which had a five-speed transmission, the R1150GS was controlled by a six-speed gearbox.

Regarding power, the 2001 BMW R1150GS had its heartbeat set by a 1,130cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine mounted underneath the fuel tank, boasting 85 hp at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.

The bike was built around a three-section composite frame with a BMW Motorrad Telelever system on the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever system on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 304 mm discs on the front and a 276 mm disc on the rear. The front ones were tied to four-piston calipers, while the rear was engaged by a dual-piston caliper.