BMW R1150GS Adventure (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

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

Starting in 2001, the maker introduced the BMW R1150GS Adventure, an adventure motorcycle created by the House of Munich to tackle the roughest terrains possible, allowing riders to spend as much time as possible behind the bars.

In 2002, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R1150GS Adventure, a machine in its second production year, featuring the same specifications as the previous one without any modifications.

Compared to the standard model, the Adventure version packed a 20 mm longer suspension system, an adjustable White Power rear shock, a 30-liter fuel tank, a one-piece seat, a larger windscreen, an aluminum skid plate, a new crash bar, auxiliary fog lights, a 12v socket, and Continental tires.

Other features differentiating it from the base model included dark blue anodized rims, aluminum panniers (39-liter right, 36-liter left, and 30-liter top box), EVO front brakes, optional ABS, and new colors.

As for the power figures, the 2002 BMW R1150GS Adventure had installed a 1,130 cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered 85 hp with a peak force at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.