The R 1150 R -- the ideal motorcycle for a pure riding experience.

Replacing the R 1100 R in spring 2001, the R1150 R roadster offers even more power and even better handling. The six-speed gearbox with high-rise teeth, featured since 2003, improves the gearshift and reduces the noise level. The appealing design of the machine emphasizes the dynamic and agile character of the R 1150 R, while the EVO brake on the front wheel ensures superior stopping power reflecting the extra muscle and torque of the engine. As an option the R 1150 R is also available with BMW Motorcycle Integral ABS in its partly integrated version.

The R 1150 R Roadster is a sporting motorcycle without making any compromises in comfort and touring qualities. And it is an outstanding blend of high-tech with truly unique, unmistakable design.

Lots of power and torque for extra thrust and muscle.
The R 1150 R develops maximum output of 62.5 kW (85 bhp) at 6,750 rpm and maximum torque of 98 Nm or 72 lb-ft at 5,250 rpm. A particularly remarkable point is the "beefy" torque curve throughout the entire engine speed range, above all between 3000 and 5,000 rpm. In fact, the rider consistently enjoys more than 90 Nm or 66 lb-ft between 3,000 and 6,500 rpm, benefitting from a lot more thrust and significantly improved pulling force in this major speed range.

Oil cooler in the side tank fairing.
The cooling system is naturally geared to the superior power and torque of the engine, with two oil coolers fitted in two aerodynamically designed air ducts within the side fairing of the fuel tank. This integrates the coolers perfectly into the overall design of the motorcycle, the air ducts being designed to guide the flow of warm air coming out of the oil coolers past the rider.

Transmission with a sporting sixth gear.
Power is transmitted via a hydraulically operated clutch and a hand lever adjustable to four different settings. The R 1150 R benefits in this process from the six-speed transmission with high-rise gear teeth significantly improving gearshift comfort and precision over the former gearbox. Like on the R 1100 S, sixth gear on the R 1150 R is "shorter" and therefore more dynamic in character. An overdrive-type sixth gear for comfortable touring in style is naturally also available as an optional extra.

Longitudinal arm and spring strut.
The longitudinal BMW Telelever arm in tubular steel design is not only highly efficient, but also contributes to the attractive looks of the motorcycle through its very delicate but sturdy structure. The front spring strut with its single-sleeve damper adjusts infinitely on the outward stroke by means of a setting bolt in the longitudinal arm support, thus adapting individually to the rider’s style and the load being carried. Spring travel is 120 mm or 4.7".

Same wheels as the R 1100 S.
Like the R 1100 S, the R 1150 R comes on light and delicately designed cast aluminium wheels with five double spokes measuring 3.50 x 17 at the front and running on a 120/70 ZR 17 front tire. Reflecting the sporting trend towards wider wheels, the rear wheel measures 5.00 x 17 and comes with a 170/60 ZR 17 tire.

Design bearing out the qualities of the R 1150 R.
The design of the R 1150 R bears out the excellent qualities of the engine and suspension at very first sight: The very sporting lines with a very powerful but by no means "heavy" look give the Roadster a very emotional, characteristic expression. Continuing consistently from front to rear, the lines of the machine start on the front mudguard and continue through the oil cooler fairing integrated perfectly as a unique design element all the way to the tank with its muscular appearance. From there the lines proceed along the attractively styled two-piece seat with the slender side panel rising up on the left side of the machine almost parallel to the rear muffler and ending in the rear tailpiece almost "hovering" above the rear wheel. The five-double-spoke aluminium wheels and the Telelever longitudinal arm also serve, through their delicate look, to give the enthusiast a genuine feeling of sheer riding pleasure right from the start when he -- or she -- sees the R 1150 R for the first time.

The overall ergonomics of the R 1150 R not only ensure a sporting, concentrated and, at the same time, comfortable and relaxed riding position, but also make a decisive contribution to the machine's excellent riding characteristics. Important factors in providing these excellent ergonomics are the rider's and passenger's leaning-forward seating position, although the main criterion is the steel tube handlebar angled further down at the ends.

The weight of the R 1150 R in road trim is 238 kg or 525 lb. With maximum permissible weight of 450 kg or 992 lb, the rider is able to take along a generous 212 kg or 467 lb.

Roadster Model Updates in the 2004 Model Year.
Entering the 2004 model year, the R 1150 R now features a steel flex clutch hose, steel-clad brake hoses and a support point on the side starter holder for jump-starting the engine. A further feature is the power socket now coming as standard.

Base Price: $10,525 + applicable fees
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