BMW R850R

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BMW R850R
Manufacturer
BMW
Also called R850R Classic, R 850 R Classic, R 850 R
Production 1994 - 2006
Class Standard
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 87.5mm x 70.5mm
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Top Speed 116 mph (187 km/h)
Horsepower 68.26 HP (50.9 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 56.8 ft/lbs (77.0 Nm) @ 5600RPM
Air Filter K&N BM-0400 `95-03, `06[1]
Spark Plug NGK BKR7EKC-N [2]
Battery YUASA 51913 [2]
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed
Clutch: single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Final Drive Shaft
Suspension Front: bmw motorrad telelever
Rear: die-cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm with bmw motorrad paralever
Brakes Front: double disc
Rear: double disc
Front Tire 120/70-zr17 `95-01 [2]
Rear Tire 160/60-zr17 `95-01 [2]
Wheelbase 58.54 inches (1487 mm)
Length 85.43 inches (2170 mm)
Width 37.01 inches (940 mm)
Height 48.03 inches (1220 mm)
Seat Height 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight 480.61 pounds (218.0 Kg) (dry), 238.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-163[1]
Fuel Capacity 5.42 Gallon (20.50 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 4.60 liters/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The BMW R850R was a twin, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by BMW between 1994 and 2006. It could reach a top speed of 116 mph (187 km/h). Max torque was 56.8 ft/lbs (77.0 Nm) @ 5600 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 68.26 HP (50.9 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a oil & air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 87.5mm bore x 70.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 848.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 160/60-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a double disc in the rear. The front suspension was a bmw motorrad telelever while the rear was equipped with a die-cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm with bmw motorrad paralever. The R850R was fitted with a 5.42 Gallon (20.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 480.61 pounds (218.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.54 inches (1487 mm) long.



1994 BMW R 850 R[edit | edit source]

1994 BMW R 850 R 1994 BMW R 850 R

The 1984 MY BMW R 850 R has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 848cc, boxer twin cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque.

This naked machine also boasts standard fittings such as a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension coupled to a Paralever rear unit, dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminum wheels, a spacious, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank, analogue instrumentation dials, a round headlight, a dual seat and pillion grab rails.


1995 BMW R 850 R[edit | edit source]

The 1995 MY BMW R 850 R is a naked machine suitable both for daily commuting, as well as sinuous mountain roads. It comes with a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension coupled to a Paralever rear unit, dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminum wheels, a spacious, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank, analogue instrumentation dials, a round headlight, a dual seat and pillion grab rails.

In the engine department it sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 848cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque.

1996 BMW R 850 R[edit | edit source]




The 1996 MY BMW R 850 R is a middle-class naked two-wheeler from the House of Munich, suitable for those riders who want to go to work and visit the countryside in the weekends, with the same machine. It has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 848cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque.

In addition, it boasts standard features such as a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension coupled to a Paralever rear unit, dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminum wheels, a spacious, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank, analogue instrumentation dials, a round headlight, a dual seat and pillion grab rails.


1997 BMW R 850 R[edit | edit source]

The 1997 MY BMW R 850 R is suitable for riders on the market for a gritty, yet fuel-efficient and agile naked motorcycle. It comes with a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension coupled to a Paralever rear unit, dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminum wheels, a spacious, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank, analogue instrumentation dials, a round headlight, a dual seat and pillion grab rails.

In addition, it can reach a maximum power output of 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 848cc, boxer two cylinder powerplant that is paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.


1998 BMW R 850 R[edit | edit source]

The 1998 MY BMW R 850 R has been designed by the German engineers for those riders who want a gritty naked machine, yet also fuel-efficient, with the unmistakable sound and feel of a boxer engine, a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 848cc, two cylinder one paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque.

It also boasts standard fittings such as a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension coupled to a Paralever rear unit, dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminum wheels, a spacious, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank, analogue instrumentation dials, a round headlight, a dual seat and pillion grab rails.


1999 BMW R 850 R[edit | edit source]

1999 BMW R 850 R 1999 BMW R 850 R

The 1999 MY BMW R 850 R comes with a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension coupled to a Paralever rear unit, dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminum wheels, a spacious, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank, analogue instrumentation dials, a round headlight, a dual seat and pillion grab rails.

In the engine department it sports a four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 848cc, boxer two cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 77 Nm of torque and 73 horsepower.


2000 BMW R 850 R[edit | edit source]

The German engineers from BMW have designed a more fuel-efficient and tame version of their flagship R 1150 R naked, in the embodiment of the 2000 MY R 850 R. This machine sports a smaller, air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 848cc, boxer twin engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque.

In all other departments, it has the same fittings as it's larger sibling, such as the BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension coupled to a Paralever rear unit, dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminum wheels, a spacious, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank, analogue instrumentation dials, a round headlight, a dual seat and pillion grab rails.


2001 BMW R 850 R[edit | edit source]

The 2001 MY BMW R 850 R is a middle-class naked, that offers excellent fuel-efficiency (for its size), and can be used both as a daily commuter and a weekend leisure bike. It comes with a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension coupled to a Paralever rear unit, dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminum wheels, a spacious, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank, analogue instrumentation dials, a round headlight, a dual seat and pillion grab rails.

Also, this Beemer boasts a maximum power output of 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air/oil-cooled, 848cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a shaft final drive.


2002 BMW R 850 R[edit | edit source]

2002 BMW R 850 R

The 2002 MY BMW R 850 R is suitable for those riders who want a machine that can tackle both busy city traffic, as well as weekend strolls across the countryside and sinuous mountain roads. It has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 848cc, boxer twin cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 73 horsepower and 77 Nm of torque.

In addition, it comes with standard fittings borrowed from BMW's flagship R 1150 R, such as a BMW Motorrad Telelever front suspension coupled to a Paralever rear unit, dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear, die-cast aluminum wheels, a spacious, 21-liter (5.5-gallon) fuel tank, analogue instrumentation dials, a round headlight, a dual seat and pillion grab rails.


In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.