BMW R 850 GS: review, history, specs

Class: adventure
Production: October 1996 – July 2000
Related: BMW R1100GS

History


Markets	Production	Name & Codes
Europe	October 1996 – July 2000	Name: BMW R850GS Model code: 259E Parts Catalog Code: 0403

Specifications

BMW R850GS: specs.


DIMENSIONS
Overall length	2189 mm / 86,2 in
Overall width	890 mm / 35,0 in
Overall height	1366 mm / 53,8 in
Seat height	840/860 mm (adjustable seat)
Wheelbase	1509 mm / 59,4 in
Ground clearance	200 mm / 7,87 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight	243 kg / 536 lbs
FRAME
Frame (type)	Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension, travel	BMW Telelever (adjustable spring pre-load), 190 mm / 7,48 in
Rear suspension, travel	BMW Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 200 mm / 7,87 in
Front tire size	110/80-R19 (59H)
Rear tire size	150/70-R17 (69H)
Front brake	Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS-II)
Rear brake	Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS-II)
Fuel capacity	25,0 l / 6,6 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	70,0 hp (52,0 kW) / 7000 rpm
Max. torque	77,0 Nm (7,8 kg-m) / 5000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	5,0 sec.²
Top speed	187 km/h (116 mph)³
Fuel system (type)	Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.2
DRIVE TRAIN
Clutch	Single dry plate, cable operated
Transmission	5-speed
Final drive	Shaft
Gear ratio I II III IV V	4.163 2.914 2.133 1.740 1.450
ELECTRICAL
Ignition system	Motronic (mapped characteristic control)
Alternator	Belt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 700W
Battery capacity	12V-19Ah