Class: cruiser
Production: January 1997 – September 2000
Related: BMW R1200C
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | January 1997 – September 2000 | Name: BMW R850C Model code: 59C1 Parts Catalog Code: 0421 |
Specifications
BMW R850C: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2340 mm / 92,1 in |
| Overall width | 1050 mm / 41,3 in |
| Overall height | 1130 mm / 44,5 in |
| Seat height | 740 mm / 29,1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1650 mm / 65,0 in |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm / 6,8 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 256 kg / 564 lbs |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular space frame (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | BMW Telelever, 144 mm / 5,67 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Monolever (adjustable 7-way spring pre-load), 100 mm / 3,94 in |
| Front tire size | 100/90-18 (56H) |
| Rear tire size | 170/80-15 (83H) |
| Front brake | Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (option: ABS-II) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 285 mm, 2-piston caliper (option: ABS-II) |
| Fuel capacity | 17,0 l / 4,5 US gal (reserve – 6,0 l) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,6 l / 100 km (51 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat twin (boxer) |
| Bore & Stroke | 87,5 x 70,5 mm |
| Displacement | 848 cm³ (51,7 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 50,0 hp (37,0 kW) / 5250 rpm |
| Max. torque | 71,0 Nm (7,2 kg-m) / 4750 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 6,9 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 155 km/h (96 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.4 |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V | 3.864 3.022 2.393 1.962 1.511 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Motronic (mapped characteristic control) |
| Alternator | Belt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 700W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-19Ah |
Images
BMW R850C: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW R850C: video.
Manuals
BMW R850C: documentation.