R 1150 GS

2002 BMW R 1150 GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by BMW for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2002 BMW R 1150 GS relies on a 1130 cc (69 cu in) two cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85 HP (62 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98 Nm (72.3 lb-ft) at 5,750 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 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,750 rpm) and peak power (6,750 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) dry, 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 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,501 mm (59.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, 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.