2000 BMW R 1150 GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in BMW's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2000 BMW R 1150 GS utilizes a 1130 cc (69 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85 HP (62 kW) at 6,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98 Nm (72.3 lb-ft) at 5,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 75.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,300 rpm) and peak power (6,800 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the R 1150 GS measures 249 kg (549 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.93 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,509 mm (59.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 386 km (240 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 195 km/h (121 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2000 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
75.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.34 HP/kg (2.93 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,300–6,800 rpm
Theoretical Range
~386 km (240 mi)
Engine
Displacement1130.0 ccm (68.95 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power85.0 HP (62.0 kW)) @ 6800 RPM
Torque98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 5300 RPM
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