Target Audience:
Adventure touring riders and dual-sport enthusiasts
Segment:
Large-displacement adventure motorcycle
Primary Use:
On-road touring with off-road capability
Key Advantage:
Shaft final drive for low maintenance
Advantage:
Telelever front suspension reduces dive under braking
Advantage:
Boxer twin engine with low center of gravity
Engine:
1130cc air/oil-cooled boxer twin
Front Suspension:
BMW Telelever
Optional Equipment:
ABS, heated grips, hard luggage
Coverage Areas:
Complete service, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting
Content:
Diagnostics, disassembly, rebuild and reassembly procedures
Illustrations:
Detailed illustrations, diagrams and wiring schematics
Manual Type:
BMW factory Werkstatthandbuch (workshop manual)
Intended Users:
Professional technicians and DIY owners
Printable:
All pages printable
Delivery Method:
Instant download
Engine:
Complete engine, cylinder heads and oil cooler
Fuel & Intake:
Fuel injection (Bosch Motronic MA 2.4), throttle bodies
Exhaust:
Exhaust system and catalytic converter
Ignition:
Ignition system and spark plugs
Clutch & Transmission:
Clutch, 6-speed gearbox, shaft final drive
Suspension:
Telelever front fork and Paralever rear suspension
Brakes:
Front and rear brake systems, optional ABS
Wheels & Tires:
Wheels, tires and tire pressure specifications
Electrical:
Charging system, starter, instruments, lighting
Wiring:
Complete wiring schematics
Frame & Body:
Frame, fairing, body panels and luggage mounts
Scheduled Maintenance:
Service intervals and adjustment procedures
Diagnostics:
Fault-finding and troubleshooting procedures
Repair:
Step-by-step disassembly and reassembly instructions
Rebuild:
Engine and gearbox rebuild procedures
Torque Values:
Torque specifications throughout
Special Tools:
BMW special tool references
Depth:
Factory-level detail for complete teardown and rebuild
Specifications:
Full technical specifications tables
Parts Information:
Exploded views and part references
Pages:
Hundreds of pages covering every system
Page Count:
N/A - exact page count not specified in listing
Coverage Scope:
Complete - covers every single detail
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Type:
Air/oil-cooled flat-twin (boxer), 4-stroke
Bore x Stroke:
101.0 mm x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio:
10.3:1
Valvetrain:
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, chain-driven
Fuel Delivery:
Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 electronic fuel injection
Maximum Power:
Approx. 85 hp (63 kW) at 6,750 rpm
Maximum Torque:
Approx. 71 lb-ft (98 Nm) at 5,250 rpm
Top Speed:
Approx. 120 mph
Fuel Capacity:
Approx. 6.3 gallons (24 liters)
Fuel Requirement:
Premium unleaded
Fuel System Type:
Electronic fuel injection
Air Filtration:
Paper element air filter
Cooling:
Combined air and oil cooling
Standard Transmission:
6-speed constant mesh gearbox
Final Drive:
Shaft drive with Paralever single-sided swingarm
Clutch:
Dry, single-plate clutch
Gearbox Features:
Optional reduction gearing on Adventure models
Transmission Oil:
Gear oil per BMW specification, serviceable
Optional Transmission:
N/A - no alternative transmission offered for this model
Wheelbase:
Approx. 1,489 mm (58.6 in)
Overall Length:
Approx. 2,213 mm (87.1 in)
Seat Height:
Approx. 840-860 mm (adjustable)
Ground Clearance:
Approx. 220 mm (8.7 in)
Curb Weight (Ready to Ride):
Approx. 249 kg (549 lbs)
Dry Weight:
Approx. 223 kg (492 lbs)
Maximum Permissible Weight:
N/A - refer to manual for exact rating
ABS:
Optional BMW partial-integral ABS (Intergal/semi-integral available)
Brakes:
Dual front discs with four-piston calipers, single rear disc
Headlight:
Adjustable headlight with height setting
Frame:
Tubular steel spaceframe for crash resilience
Crash Protection:
Engine protection bars (standard on Adventure models)
Mirrors:
Wide-view touring mirrors
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - motorcycles are not assigned star crash ratings by IIHS or Euro NCAP
Instrument Cluster:
Analog speedometer and tachometer with digital functions
Onboard Computer:
Optional BMW onboard computer with trip data
Audio System:
N/A - no factory audio system on this model
Heated Grips:
Optional factory heated grips
ABS:
Optional anti-lock braking system
Rider Aids:
N/A - no electronic traction control on this era
Engine Management:
Bosch Motronic electronic engine management
Oil & Filter Change:
Approx. every 6,000 miles (10,000 km)
Valve Clearance Check:
Approx. every 6,000 miles (10,000 km)
Spark Plugs:
Replace approximately every 12,000 miles
Air Filter:
Replace approximately every 12,000 miles
Brake Fluid:
Flush approximately every 2 years
Fuel Filter:
Service at major service intervals
Engine Oil:
Mineral or semi-synthetic motorcycle oil per BMW grade, approx. 4 liters with filter
Gearbox Oil:
Gear oil per BMW specification
Final Drive Oil:
Hypoid gear oil per BMW specification
Telescopic Fork Oil:
N/A - Telelever suspension uses sealed strut, service per manual
Known Issues / Common Wear
Final Drive:
Inspect Paralever final drive for seal and bearing wear
ABS:
Early ABS modules can require servicing
Throttle Bodies:
Throttle body synchronization at service intervals
Common Wear Items:
Brake pads, tires, clutch and battery are routine replacements
Manufacturer:
BMW Motorrad (Bayerische Motoren Werke), Munich, Germany
Motorcycle Heritage:
BMW has built motorcycles since 1923, starting with the R 32
GS Lineage:
GS (Gelaende/Sport) line began with the R 80 G/S in 1980
R 1100 GS:
Introduced 1994 as the first four-valve boxer GS
R 1150 GS:
Introduced 1999 with larger 1130cc engine and 6-speed gearbox
2002 Updates:
2002 GS Adventure variant offered with larger tank and taller gearing
Successor:
Replaced by the R 1200 GS in 2004
Production Location:
Berlin-Spandau, Germany
Production Years:
1999-2004