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BMW R 1150 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 29
First production year: 1998
BMW R1150GS Adventure Special Edition photo gallery

The BMW R1150GS was a dual-sports machine made 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.

The German maker introduced a more adventurous model under the BMW R1150GS Adventure designation, which packed additional features and accessories that made it tackle the roughest terrains.

In 2005, the German motorcycle manufacturer introduced the BMW R1150GS Adventure Special Edition, a special edition version of the Adventure model that came with a white and blue color scheme, a blue anodized finish on the rims, a one-piece dual seat finished in blue, and stripped-down for a cleaner appearance.

In other departments, the special edition version was identical to the base model, featuring the same technical and performance specifications.

The bike's appearance was characterized by standard fittings, like a mudguard mounted close to the front wheel, a large beak, dual round headlights, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab handle, a two-into-one exhaust system, an engine skid plate, and wire-spoke wheels with off-road tires.

As for power, the 2005 BMW R1150GS Adventure Special Edition had installed a 1,130cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine underneath its fuel tank. As for the power figures, the engine boasted 85 hp at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.

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BMW R 1150 R photo gallery

The 2006 MY BMW R 1150 R comes with a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.

In addition, it also boasts a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque from its air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.

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BMW R 1150 R photo gallery

If you are on the market for a powerful naked, that also offers the unmistakable sound and feel of a boxer engine, then the 2005 MY BMW R 1150 R may be the right choice for you. It sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive and can produce 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

It also boasts standard features such as a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.

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BMW R1150GS Adventure photo gallery

The BMW R1150GS was a dual-sports motorcycle manufactured 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.

In addition to the standard model, the German maker offered an adventure version under the R1150GS Adventure designation. Compared to the standard model, the Adventure version packed several differences.

Some differences included 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 differences were represented by 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.

In 2004, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R1150GS Adventure, a motorcycle that debuted in the spring of 2002. The 2004 model packed the same specifications as the previous model without significant modifications.

It was fitted with standard features, like 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.

As for power, the 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure took its muscles from 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.

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BMW R1150GS Adventure Bumble Bee photo gallery

The BMW R1150GS was a dual-sports bike produced by BMW in 1999 as a successor to 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 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 2003, the German motorcycle maker introduced a new version of the Adventure model under the BMW R1150GS Adventure Bumble Bee, a special edition motorcycle with a black and yellow paint job. It was stripped down for a more clean look.

In other departments, the special edition motorcycle was identical to the base model, featuring the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant changes whatsoever.

A BMW Motorrad Telelever system handled the front suspension, and two 304 mm brake discs with four-piston calipers dealt with the stopping power. In contrast, the rear end was controlled by a BMW Motorrad Paralever system and a 276 mm brake disc with a dual-piston caliper.

As for power, the 2003 BMW R1150GS Adventure Bumble Bee took its muscles from a 1,130cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine, boasting 85 hp at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.

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BMW R 1150 RT photo gallery

The 2004 MY BMW R 1150 RT has been designed as a lighter and more agile alternative to its K 200 RT touring machine, that offers the distinctive hue of a boxer engine, but still packs enough kick to make the rider smile whenever he twists the throttle. It also comes with side panniers, a full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, dual front disc brakes, an analogue and digital instrumentation panel, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab handles, a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension and a BMW Motorrad Paralever rear suspension, die-cast aluminium wheels, and a chromed exhaust muffler.

In addition, a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque is achieved by its four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1130cc, boxer twin cylinder engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with an easy-to-maintain shaft final drive.

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BMW R 1150 R Rockster Edition 80 photo gallery

The 2004 MY BMW R 1150 R Rockster Edition 80 has been created to celebrate 80 years of motorcycle-building from the House of Munich. It has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive, that can reach a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

In addition, this machine has been fitted with a serialized badge mounted on the frame, making each of the 2003 units built unique in its own way, as well as a special paint scheme, which ensures this machine will stand out in any crowd.

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BMW R 1150 R photo gallery

The 2004 MY BMW R 1150 R is the most powerful naked designed by the German engineers up to date, and comes with a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.

Furthermore, it boasts a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque from its air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.

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BMW R1150GS Adventure photo gallery

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.

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BMW R 1150 RT photo gallery

The House of Munich has designed the 2003 MY BMW R 1100 RT for those riders who want to spend more time in the saddle, whether solo or two-up. It boasts a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse that is paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.

It also has standard features such as side panniers, a full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, dual front disc brakes, an analogue and digital instrumentation panel, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab handles, a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension and a BMW Motorrad Paralever rear suspension, die-cast aluminium wheels, and a chromed exhaust muffler.

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BMW R 1150 RS photo gallery

If you are on the market for a machine that offers superior performance, as well as improved comfort and the possibility of going the extra mile, whether solo or two-up, then the 2003 MY BMW R 1150 RS may be the right choice for you. It has standard features such as a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab handles, die-cast aluminium wheels, a half-fairing with a windscreen, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear and a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension mated to a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear.

In the engine department it comes with an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive that can produce a claimed 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

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BMW R 1150 R photo gallery

The 2003 MY BMW R 1150 R has been designed by the House of Munich specifically for those riders who want superior performance and a higher level of comfort, usually associated with the upright riding position of a naked machine. It has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1130cc, boxer twin cylinder engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

Standard fittings for this machine include a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.

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BMW R1150GS Adventure photo gallery

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.

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BMW R1150GS photo gallery

In 2002, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW R1150GS, a dual-sports motorcycle in its fourth consecutive production year. The bike debuted in 1999 and was manufactured until 2004.

In late 2002, the maker dropped the optional Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) in favor of an electrically servo-assisted combined braking system. Also, the boxer engine was fitted with two spark plugs per cylinder for improved emissions.

From 1999 to 2004, 58,023 standard BMW R1150GS were manufactured, while from 2001 to 2005, 17,828 BMW R1150GS Adventure were produced.

The 2002 model had standard features in the visual department, 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.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle packed a BMW Motorrad Telelever system on the front with 210 mm of travel and a BMW Motorrad Paralever system on the rear with 220 mm of travel.

The braking power was achieved by dual 304 mm brake discs with four-piston calipers mounted on the front wheel and a 276 mm brake disc with a dual-piston caliper mounted on the rear wheel.

As for the power figures, the 2002 BMW R1150GS boasted 85 hp at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm from a 1,130cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine fed by a fuel injection system.

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BMW R 1150 RT photo gallery

The 2002 MY BMW R 1100 RT comes with side panniers, a full-fairing with an adjustable windshield, dual front disc brakes, an analogue and digital instrumentation panel, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab handles, a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension and a BMW Motorrad Paralever rear suspension, die-cast aluminium wheels, and a chromed exhaust muffler.

In the engine department it sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive that can produce a claimed 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

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BMW R 1150 RS photo gallery

The 2002 MY BMW R 1150 RS is a powerful machine that also offers higher levels of comfort and wind protection, and can be used for longer hauls. It boasts a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque from its air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.

In addition, it comes with a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab handles, die-cast aluminium wheels, a half-fairing with a windscreen, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear and a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension mated to a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear.

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BMW R 1150 R photo gallery

The 2002 MY BMW R 1150 R comes with standard fittings such as a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.

In addition, it boasts a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant that is mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.

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BMW R1150GS photo gallery

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.

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BMW R1150GS Adventure photo gallery

The BMW R1150GS was a dual-sports motorcycle manufactured by BMW from 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.

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

Compared to the base model, the adventure machine had a number of differences, such as an optional 30-liter fuel tank, a larger windscreen, a one-piece seat, a raised suspension system by 20 mm, a lower first gear, and a conventional sixth gear instead of the overdrive gear of the base model.

The bike's appearance was characterized by standard fittings, such as a large beak, a windscreen, a headlight grill, hand guards, a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, side-mounted panniers, a top box, and wire-spoke wheels shod with off-road tires.

In the performance department, the 2001 BMW R1150GS Adventure had its soul brought to life by a 1,130cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered an output power of 85 hp at 6,750 rpm and 98 NM (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.

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BMW R 1150 RT photo gallery

After the great success of the R 1100 RT, which gained a good reputation with its high level of touring comfort and sporty characteristics, BMW released a new model in 2001.

With the bar raised high by the previous model, BMW designed the 2001 R 1150 RT with only light modifications. They installed the engine in the proven chassis used by the R 1150 GS and left the visual aspect almost unchanged.

The only parts visually revised were the upper part of the full fairing and the headlamp with a clear glass design, which had separately configured dipped and main beam reflectors.

For the R 1150 RT model, the engineers increased the capacity of the boxer engine from 1.085cc to 1,130cc, and the engine output was also increased to 95 hp with a peak at 7,250 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) of torque available at 5,500 rpm.

Due to the increased performance, a new EVO braking system was installed on the bike with four-piston calipers and two 320 mm discs on the front, and one 267 mm disc on the rear. This made the R 1150 RT the first motorcycle fitted with the newly developed BMW Motorrad Integral ABS with an integral electric brake booster, which was the most advanced and effective braking system available on the market at the time.

As standard features, the 2001 BMW R 1150 RT came with side panniers, a full fairing with an adjustable windshield, an analog and digital instrumentation panel, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab handles, die-cast aluminum wheels, and a chromed muffler.

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BMW R 1150 RS photo gallery

The 2001 MY BMW R 1150 RS has standard features such as a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab handles, die-cast aluminium wheels, a half-fairing with a windscreen, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear and a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension mated to a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear.

In the engine department it sports a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 1130cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive that can reach a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

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BMW R 1150 R photo gallery

In 2000, at the Intermot in Munich, BMW presented the R 1150 R which was a completely renewed and revised version of the R 1150 GS. The features that gave the model a modern look were the styled front wheel cover and the tank-seat combination with an integrated oil cooler cover.

For a boosted appearance, the model featured cockpit chrome-plated round instruments borrowed from the 1996 facelifted R 1100 R model and double-spoked rims taken over from the R 1100 S.

The visual modifications of the R 1150 R turned the model into an active naked bike that was also suitable for long tours due to the complete range of accessories that BMW provided for the roadster which left nothing to be desired for short weekends or long trips.

In terms of power, the 2001 BMW R 1150 R had at its core the same 1130cc flat-twin engine as the R 1150 GS, with a power output of 85 hp at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) of torque with a peak at 5,500 rpm and shared the same redesigned exhaust system.

The model rolled from the manufacturing plant with standard features such as a dual seat, die-cast aluminum wheels, an analog instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear, and a high-mounted exhaust system.

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BMW R1150GS photo gallery

In 1999, BMW continued the unique GS success story and introduced a new family member under the R1150GS designation, further developing the R1100GS. The model received new features such as two small, round headlights, a redesigned duck beak connected to the fuel tank, which was shorter and wider, and a reshaped windscreen and cockpit.

In 2000, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R1150GS, a dual-sports motorcycle in its second production year. The 2000 model came in the same shape and form as the previous one without significant modifications.

Unlike its predecessor, which packed a five-speed transmission, the R1150GS's engine was married to a six-speed gearbox. The Adventure version was made in 2001 and was replaced by the R1200GS Adventure in 2005.

The 2000 BMW R1150GS was powered by a 1,130cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 85 hp at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.

A six-speed gearbox with a dry single-plate manual clutch and a final shaft drive transmitted the power generated by the engine to the rear axle, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 193 kph (120 mph).

As for appearance, the bike had standard fittings, like two round headlights (not the same size), a front beak, a small windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a luggage rack, and wire-spoke wheels.

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BMW R1150GS photo gallery

In 2000, the German motorcycle maker released the BMW R1150GS, a dual-sports machine in its second production year. The 2000 model came with the same package as the previous one without significant modifications.

The BMW R1150GS debuted in 1999 and was manufactured from 1999 to replace the R1100GS, continuing production until 2004 when it was replaced by the R1200GS.

Unlike its predecessor, which packed a five-speed transmission, the R1150GS was set in motion by a six-speed gearbox. The Adventure version was made in 2001 and was replaced by the R1200GS Adventure in 2005.

As for the visual department, the 2000 R1150GS had 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.

In the performance department, the 2000 BMW R1150GS had installed a 1,130cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine with a fuel injection system feeding the pistons, boasting 85 hp at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.

A six-speed transmission with a dry single-plate manual clutch and a final shaft drive redirected the power from the engine to the rear end, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 193 kph (120 mph).

As for the braking power, two 304 mm rotors with four-piston calipers on the front and a 276 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the front handled the stopping power.

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BMW R 1150 RS photo gallery

In 1999, when BMW presented the R 1150 model, a lot of people asked why the R 1100 RS was the first representative of the four-valve Boxer generation and wasn’t also the first to receive a revised engine with a 1130cc displacement and more power.

The whole point was not to relaunch the R 1100 RS as an 1150 model, because there was a higher-powered sports tourer in the range since 1998. The bike was intended as a successor to the R 1100 RS with a greater orientation towards sport.

The 2000 BMW R 1150 RS had at its core a 1130cc flat-twin engine with an output power of 95 hp at 7,250 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm. With a curb weight of 246 kg (542 lbs) and a six-speed manual transmission, the model was pushed to a top speed of 215 kph (134 mph).

It rolled from the manufacturing plant with standard features such as a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, passenger grab handles, die-cast aluminum wheels, a half-fairing with a windscreen, a digital and analog instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc on the rear, and a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension mated to a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear.

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BMW R1150GS photo gallery

The BMW R1150GS, alongside the R1150GS Adventure, was a dual-sports motorcycle manufactured by BMW from 1999 as a replacement for the R1100GS, continuing production until 2004 when it was replaced by the R1200GS.

The standard version was manufactured from 1999 to 2004 and packed a six-speed manual transmission as opposed to its predecessor, which was set in motion by a five-speed unit. In addition, the Adventure model was produced from 2001 until 2005, when it was replaced by the R1200GS Adventure.

In 1999, the German motorcycle maker introduced the BMW R1150GS, a dual-sports motorcycle that handled both paved or unpaved roads and was set in motion by a 1,130cc horizontally opposed flat-twin engine and a shaft drive.

Regarding power, the 1999 BMW R1150GS had its soul brought to life by a 1,130cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered an output power of 85 hp at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm.

The engine was married to a six-speed gearbox with a dry single-plate manual clutch that sent the power to the end via a final shaft drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 193 kph (120 mph).

From top speed to a complete halt, the motorcycle relied on two 304 mm brake discs with four-piston calipers mounted on the front wheel and a 276 mm brake disc with a dual-piston caliper mounted on the rear wheel.

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BMW R1150GS photo gallery

In 1999, BMW continued the unique GS success story and introduced a new family member under the R1150GS designation, further developing the R1100GS.

The model received new features such as two small, round headlights, a redesigned duck beak connected to the fuel tank, which was shorter and wider, and a reshaped windscreen and cockpit. The exhaust, which featured a modified manifold routing and a new silencer, in conjunction with the visual features, determined the bike's design.

The cross-spoke wheels and the tank seat line through the luggage rack ensured a high recognition factor for the model, which was retained from its predecessor.

The R1150GS received a modified frame, and the flat-twin engine came with more power by increasing the displacement to 1130cc, delivering 85 hp with a peak force at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 5,250 rpm. With a curb weight of 249 kg (549 lbs) and a new six-speed manual transmission, the model reached a maximum speed of 195 kph (122 mph).

The 1999 BMW R1150GS was fitted from the factory with standard features, such as an adjustable windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, a luggage rack, passenger grab handles, dual front brake discs and a single disc on the rear, a digital and analog instrument cluster, and a high-end suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever on the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever on the rear.

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BMW R 1150 R photo gallery

The 2000 MY BMW R 1150 R has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1130cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive, and can produce a claimed 95 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

This powerful naked also comes with features such as a dual seat, die-cast aluminium wheels, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a large, chromed headlamp, a suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever in the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever in the rear and a high-mounted exhaust.

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BMW R1150GS photo gallery

In 1999, BMW continued the unique GS success story and introduced the R 1150 GS, which was a further developed R 1100 GS.

The model received new features such as a small and a large round headlight, a redesigned duck beak connected to the fuel tank, which was shorter and wider, and a reshaped windscreen and cockpit. The exhaust, which featured a modified manifold routing and a new silencer, in conjunction with the visual features, determined the bike's design.

A high recognition factor of the model was ensured by the cross-spoked wheels and the tank seat line through the luggage rack, which came from its predecessor.

The R 1150 GS featured a modified frame, and the flat-twin engine was increased in power by increasing the displacement to 1130cc, which had a power output of 85 hp with a peak at 6,750 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) of torque at 5,250 rpm. With a curb weight of 249 kg (549 lbs) and a new six-speed manual transmission, the model registered a maximum top speed of 195 kph (122 mph).

The 1999 BMW R 1150 GS motorcycle came from the factory with standard features such as an adjustable windshield, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, pillion grab handles, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, a digital and analog instrument cluster, and a high-end suspension package composed of a BMW Motorrad Telelever on the front and a BMW Motorrad Paralever on the rear.

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