Sport Tourers
2004BMW R 1150 RS
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The 2004 BMW R 1150 RS is a half-faired sport tourer for riders who want comfort and stability over long distances. Its oil- and air-cooled 1,130cc boxer twin makes 94 hp and 100 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. With a 780 mm seat, 246 kg wet weight and a 23-litre tank, it has a long touring range.
- Capacity
- 1130.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 239.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 94.0 HP (69.1 kW) @ 7250 RPM
What’s new for the 2004 BMW R 1150 RS
vs the 2003| Spec | 2003 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed for long-distance sport touring, blending comfortable ergonomics with confident, stable handling for extended road trips.
- Built for
- A refined, torque-rich boxer twin with shaft final drive and Telelever/Paralever suspension, prioritizing smooth, planted stability over razor-sharp agility.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking lightweight flickability, off-road capability, or track-focused performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1130.0 ccm
- Power
- 94.0 HP (69.1 kW) @ 7250 RPM
- Torque
- 100.3 Nm (10.2 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3933 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 101.0 x 70.5 mm
- Compression
- 11.3:1
- 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
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1473 mm
- Overall length
- 2170 mm
- Overall width
- 920 mm
- Overall height
- 1286 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 239.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 246.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 23.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 4.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine.
- Front suspension
- BMW Motorrad Telelever
- Rear suspension
- Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.5°
- Trail
- 111 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Double disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 276 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 170/60-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Pacific Blue, Gray/Ivory, Blue/Frost, Titanium
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1130 cc | 1130 cc | 1130 cc | 1130 cc |
| Dry weight | — | 239 kg | 239 kg | 224 kg |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L | 22 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the BMW R 1150 RS?
The 2004 BMW R 1150 RS has a Capacity of 1130.0 ccm (68.96 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW R 1150 RS have?
The 2004 BMW R 1150 RS has a Power of 94.0 HP (69.1 kW) @ 7250 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW R 1150 RS have?
The 2004 BMW R 1150 RS has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW R 1150 RS?
The 2004 BMW R 1150 RS has a Torque of 100.3 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 74.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the BMW R 1150 RS weigh?
The 2004 BMW R 1150 RS has a Dry weight of 239.0 kg (526.9 pounds).
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