BMW R850RT
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Also called | R 850 RT |
| Production | 1996 - 2002 |
| Class | Touring |
| Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 70.0mm x 87.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Top speed | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 71.48 HP (53.3 KW) @ 6750RPM |
| Torque | 59.01 ft/lbs (80.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: BMW Motorrad Telelever Rear: BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Brakes | Front: dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers Rear: single 276mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70-zr19 |
| Rear Tire | 160/60-zr17 |
| Wheelbase | 58.5 inches (1486 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 85.39 inches (2169 mm) W 37.01 inches (940 mm) |
| Seat height | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
| Weight | 621.7 pounds (282.0 Kg) (dry), 238.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The BMW R850RT was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke Touring motorcycle produced by BMW between 1996 and 2002. It could reach a top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h). Max torque was 59.01 ft/lbs (80.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 71.48 HP (53.3 KW) @ 6750 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 70.0mm bore x 87.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 848.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate, hydraulic.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70-zr19 front tire and a 160/60-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 276mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a BMW Motorrad Telelever while the rear was equipped with a BMW Motorrad Paralever. The R850RT was fitted with a 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 621.7 pounds (282.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.5 inches (1486 mm) long.
1996 BMW R 850 RT
The 1996 MY BMW R 850 RT is a more fuel-efficient touring machine from the House of Munich, that shares its features with the flagship tourer, the R 1100 RT. At its heart lies an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 848cc, boxer twin cylinder mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that produces a claimed 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque.
Standard fittings include a large, adjustable windshield, a full-fairing, a dual seat, side-panniers, a rear trunk with pillion backrest, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminium wheels, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, and a large-capacity, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank.
1997 BMW R 850 RT
The 1997 MY BMW R 850 RT addresses riders who want to spend more time behind the bars, but also want to keep their fuel expenses to a minimum. It comes with features such as a large, adjustable windshield, a full-fairing, a dual seat, side-panniers, a rear trunk with pillion backrest, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminium wheels, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, and a large-capacity, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank.
In the engine department, it sports a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 848cc, two cylinder boxer engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque.
1998 BMW R 850 RT
The 1998 MY BMW R 850 RT comes with standard fittings such as a large, adjustable windshield, a full-fairing, a dual seat, side-panniers, a rear trunk with pillion backrest, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminium wheels, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, and a large-capacity, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank.
in addition, it boasts a maximum power output of 77 Nm of torque and 73 horsepower from its four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 848cc, boxer twin cylinder engine, that has been mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.
1999 BMW R 850 RT
The 1999 MY BMW R 850 RT has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 848cc, two cylinder boxer powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque.
Also, this middle-class touring machine comes with features such as a large, adjustable windshield, a full-fairing, a dual seat, side-panniers, a rear trunk with pillion backrest, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminium wheels, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, and a large-capacity, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank.
2000 BMW R 850 RT
The 2000 MY BMW R 850 RT boasts standard fittings such as a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension coupled to a rear Paralever unit, a large, adjustable windshield, a full-fairing, a dual seat, side-panniers, a rear trunk with pillion backrest, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminium wheels, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, and a large-capacity, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank.
Also, a claimed maximum power output of 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque is achieved by its air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 848cc, two cylinder boxer powerplant that has been mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
2001 BMW R 850 RT
The 2001 MY BMW R 850 RT sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 848cc, two cylinder boxer engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque. Also, it comes with a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension coupled to a rear Paralever unit, a large, adjustable windshield, a full-fairing, a dual seat, side-panniers, a rear trunk with pillion backrest, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminium wheels, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, and a large-capacity, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank.
2002 BMW R 850 RT
If you are a rider on the market for a gritty yet fuel-efficient machine, with high-levels of comfort, than the 2002 MY BMW R 850 RT may be the right choice for you. It has, at its heart, a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 848cc, two cylinder boxer powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque.
Standard fittings include a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension coupled to a rear Paralever unit, a large, adjustable windshield, a full-fairing, a dual seat, side-panniers, a rear trunk with pillion backrest, dual front disc brakes coupled to a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminium wheels, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, and a large-capacity, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank.