2003 - 2004 BMW R 1150R

Make Model	BMW R 1150R
Year	2003 -04
Engine	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	1130 cc / 69 cu in
Bore x Stroke	101 x 70.5 mm
Cooling System	Air/Oil cooled
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition MA 2.2 Bosch Motronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	70 kW / 95 hp @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque	98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.3 ft-lb / @ 5500 rpm
Clutch	Dry, single plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Frame	Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine
Front Suspension	Telelever with central spring strut & linear-rate coil spring. Twin-tube gas-filled shock
Font Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Patented BMW Paralever swingarm & shaft drive, single tube gas filled shock, variable rebound setting
Rear Wheel Travel	135 mm / 5.3 in
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 276 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	170/60 ZR17
Dimensions	Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 940 mm / 37.0 in Height 1220 mm / 48.0 in
Wheelbase	1487 mm / 59.4 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in (Low seat 770 mm / 30.3 in)
Dry Weigh	218 kg / 480 lbs
Wet Weigh	238 kg / 524.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20.4 Liters / 5.3 gal
Consumption Average	5.56 L/100 km / 18.0 km/l / 42.3 US mpg
Standing ¼ Mile	12.1 sec
Top Speed	203.3 km/h / 126.3 mph

The R1100R was a huge success story for BMW, with 53,000 sold in six years since 1994. So BMW has high hopes for the new 1150cc model that was introduced in 2001.

Bringing naked Monster-style cool to the staid BMW touring image, the flat-twin, four-valve engine enjoys a 5bhp power increase on the old 1100 and now develops 85bhp. The torque curve shows that the new engine is beefier through the entire speed range, with more than 66 lb-ft of torque consistently available between 3000 and 6500rpm, significantly improving acceleration.

The increase is attributable to the engine's higher capacity and the digital engine management. However, 50 per cent of the power increase has been made possible by a new exhaust and silencer system manufactured from chrome-plated stainless steel.

Another notable feature of the R1150R is the upgraded six-speed gearbox. The standard top gear is "shorter" and more dynamic (compared with the five-speed unit of the previous model) but a "longer" sixth gear is available as an option. The longer gear is intended for more comfortable touring and for use as a kind of overdrive to aid fuel economy.

The BMW Telelever front wheel suspension can now be geared to the rider's individual style, or to compensate for varying payloads. The newly developed EVO front brake boosts stopping power by no less than 20 per cent and allows ABS as an option.