2004 BMW R 1150 R
Specifications
- Category
- Naked bike
- Displacement
- 1130.0 ccm (68.95 cubic inches)
- Displacement (cc)
- 1130.00
- Engine details
- Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
- Power
- 83.8 HP (61.2 kW) @ 6750 RPM
- Torque
- 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
- 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
- Overhead Cams (OHC)
- 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, rebound damping adjustable
- Front travel
- 120 mm (4.7 inches)
- Rear suspension
- Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central strut, spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
- Rear travel
- 135 mm (5.3 inches)
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brake Ø
- 320 mm (12.6 inches)
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brake Ø
- 276 mm (10.9 inches)
- Dry weight
- 219.0 kg (482.8 pounds)
- Wet weight
- 239.0 kg (526.9 pounds)
- Seat height
- 835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Height
- 1097 mm (43.2 inches)
- Length
- 2170 mm (85.4 inches)
- Width
- 920 mm (36.2 inches)
- Wheelbase
- 1486 mm (58.5 inches)
- Fuel capacity
- 20.50 litres (5.42 US gallons)
The 2004 BMW R 1150 R
2004 BMW R 1150 R sits in the middle of BMW's naked bike range, built for riders who want boxer-twin character without committing to a full touring rig. This is a torque-rich, upright standard that pulls hard from low RPM and stays composed at speed, thanks to the shaft-driven boxer engine mounted low in the chassis. Around town it's easy to manage, and on longer rides the relaxed seating position and broad powerband make it comfortable without feeling sluggish. It's a bike that rewards steady, confident riding rather than aggressive throttle work, and the boxer engine's low center of gravity gives it a planted, unhurried feel in corners.
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.
Owners tend to be experienced riders moving on from sportbikes or older BMWs, drawn to the R 1150 R's shaft-drive simplicity and low-maintenance character for daily riding and weekend touring alike.
Auction history
| Date | Listing | Price | Mileage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | 2004 BMW R1150R Rockster Edition 80 | $3,100 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2004 BMW R1150RS | $2,000 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 2004 BMW R1150R Rockster w/Sidecar | $8,500 | — | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 2004 BMW R1150R | $4,500 | — | Bring a Trailer |
