2004 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure
Specifications
- Category
- Allround
- Displacement
- 1130.0 ccm (68.95 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 1130.00
- Engine details
- Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
- Power
- 85.0 HP (62.0 kW) @ 6750 RPM
- Torque
- 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
- Top speed
- 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
- Compression
- 10.3:1
- Bore × stroke
- 101.0 x 70.5 mm (4.0 x 2.8 inches)
- Valves/cyl
- 4.0
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Fuel control
- Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
- Cooling
- Oil & air
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission
- Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
- 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
- Front travel
- 210 mm (8.3 inches)
- 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
- Rear travel
- 220 mm (8.7 inches)
- Front tyre
- 110/80-ZR19
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brake Ø
- 320 mm (12.6 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Double disc
- Rear brake Ø
- 276 mm (10.9 inches)
- Dry weight
- 232.0 kg (511.5 pounds)
- Wet weight
- 253.0 kg (557.8 pounds)
- Seat height
- 860 mm (33.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Height
- 1435 mm (56.5 inches)
- Length
- 2180 mm (85.8 inches)
- Width
- 980 mm (38.6 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1501 mm (59.1 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 22.10 litres (5.84 US gallons)
The 2004 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure
2004 BMW R 1150 GS Adventure closes out the R 1150 generation as the range-topping, go-anywhere version of BMW's big boxer-twin adventure bike. This is a machine built for riders who actually cross continents rather than just look like they might: the tall seat, long-travel suspension, and beefed-up fuel range exist because someone spec'd this bike for Morocco or Kazakhstan, not the daily commute. The boxer engine's low center of gravity makes the bike far more manageable off-road than its bulk suggests, and the shaft drive means fewer roadside surprises when you're two weeks from the nearest dealer. It rewards patience and planning over quick reflexes.
The 2004 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2003 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. As the final year of the R 1150 platform before the R 1200 GS Adventure arrived, this generation holds steady collector interest among long-distance touring riders and BMW GS loyalists looking for a mechanically simpler, air/oil-cooled alternative to later models.
Auction history
| Date | Listing | Price | Mileage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure | $9,750 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure | $3,800 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure | $11,100 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure | $6,069 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure | $9,100 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 13, 2023 | 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure | $11,750 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure | $7,200 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 16, 2022 | 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure | $6,500 | — | Bring a Trailer |
