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
1487mm /
59.4 in
Seat Height
800 mm / 31.5 in (Low seat 770 mm / 30.3 in)
Dry 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
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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.
Additionally, the R1150R features a two-piece front mudguard, cast
aluminium wheels with five double spokes, a 20.4-litre capacity fuel tank
giving an improved range of approximately 225 miles, two-piece saddle with a
rider height of 800mm (31.5in) and wider handlebars.
As you would expect from BMW, a full range of dedicated luggage and
accessories is available for the R1150R, which comes in a choice of three
colours: Atlanta blue metallic; red metallic and night black.
Any corrections or more information on these motorcycles will be kindly appreciated.