BMW R1150GS Adventure (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2003, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R1150GS Adventure. The bike was in its third consecutive production year and featured the same specifications as the previous one without modifications. In addition, the maker released a special edition version of the 2003 Adventure model under the Bumble Bee designation.

Compared to the standard R1150GS model, the Adventure version had several differences, like 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 differentiating features 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.

The motorcycle's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a large beak on the front, a windscreen, headlight bars, fog lights, a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, an engine protective plate, panniers, a top box, a single-sided swingarm, and wire-spoke wheels.

In the performance department, the 2003 BMW R1150GS Adventure had installed a 1,130cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air/oil-cooled boxer engine that delivered an output power of 85 hp with maximum strength at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.