2004BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

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The 2004 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure is a capable dual-sport tourer designed for riders seeking versatility across road and light off-road terrain. Its air-oil cooled boxer engine delivers smooth mid-range torque ideal for touring, while the adventure-focused chassis and long-travel suspension make it equally at home on highways or rough tracks. Best known for reliability and all-around capability, it suits experienced riders who value practicality and adventure.

Capacity: 1130.0 ccm
Engine: Boxer
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 232.0 kg
Seat height: 860 mm
Power: 85.0 HP (62.5 kW) @ 6750 RPM

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What’s new for the 2004 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

vs the 2003

Spec	2003	2004
Top speed	—	200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
Dry weight	—	232.0 kg (511.5 pounds)
Seat height	900 mm (35.4 inches)	860 mm (33.9 inches)

Other years 2003 2004 2005

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail78%

Cornering55%

City riding40%

Daily riding60%

Touring95%

Two-up85%

Track20%

Best for: Built as a long-range, go-anywhere adventure tourer that prioritizes range, durability, and load-carrying over outright speed or agility.
Built for: A rugged, torque-rich boxer-powered traveler with a distinctive shaft-drive feel and legendary long-distance reliability.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for shorter riders, tight urban commuting, or anyone seeking sharp, lightweight sportbike handling.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 860mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2004 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure, with a moderate knee angle of around 95 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1130.0 ccm
Power: 85.0 HP (62.5 kW) @ 6750 RPM
Torque: 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m)
Engine type: Boxer
Power/weight ratio: 0.3664 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 70.5 mm
Compression: 10.3:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

Performance

Top speed: 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1501 mm
Overall length: 2180 mm
Overall width: 980 mm
Overall height: 1435 mm
Seat height: 860 mm
Dry weight: 232.0 kg
Wet weight: 253.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.10 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine.
Front suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever;stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut, spring pre-load 5-times mechanically adjustable
Rear suspension: Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Front wheel travel: 210 mm
Rear wheel travel: 220 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.2°
Trail: 121 mm