R 1150 RS

2002 BMW R 1150 RS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around BMW's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 2002 BMW R 1150 RS relies on a 1130 cc (69 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95.9 HP (70 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 100 Nm (73.8 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 84.9 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (5,750 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 RS measures 246 kg (542 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.39 HP/kg (2.57 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,473 mm (58 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 215 km/h (134 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2002 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.