R 1150 R

2006 BMW R 1150 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2006 BMW R 1150 R naked motorcycle, BMW pairs a 1130 cc (69 cu in) oil & air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 83.8 HP (61.2 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98 Nm (72.3 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 74.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,250 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 R measures 238 kg (525 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.84 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,487 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 20.5-liter (5.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 446 km (277 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 197 km/h (122 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2001 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.