Class: heritage / roadster
Production: March 1994 – November 2002 (1st generation); November 1999 – July 2007 (2nd generation)
Related: BMW R1100R / BMW R1150R
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | March 1994 – December 1996 | Name: BMW R850R (1st generation, spoked & cast wheel, naked dashboard) Model code: 259R Parts Catalog Code: 0401 |
| USA | August 1995 – December 1996 | Name: BMW R850R (1st generation, spoked & cast wheel, naked dashboard) Model code: 259R Parts Catalog Code: 0406 |
| Europe | January 1997 – November 2002 | Name: BMW R850R (1st generation, spoked & cast wheel, classic dashboard) Model code: 259R Parts Catalog Code: 0401 |
| USA | January – April 1997 | Name: BMW R850R (1st generation, spoked & cast wheel, classic dashboard) Model code: 259R Parts Catalog Code: 0406 |
| Europe | November 1999 – July 2007 | Name: BMW R850R (2nd generation, cast wheel) Model code: R28 Parts Catalog Code: 0428 |
Specifications
BMW R850R: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2197 mm / 86,5 in – R850R (1st generation) 2170 mm / 85,4 in – R850R (2nd generation) |
| Overall width | 761 mm / 30,0 in – R850R (1st generation) 825 mm / 32,5 in – R850R (2nd generation) |
| Overall height | 1170 mm / 46,1 in – R850R (1st generation) 1165 mm / 45,9 in – R850R (2nd generation) |
| Seat height | 760/780/800 mm (adjustable seat) – R850R (1st generation) 800 mm / 31,5 in – R850R (2nd generation) 770 mm / 30,3 in – R850R (low seat, 2nd generation) |
| Wheelbase | 1487 mm / 58,5 in |
| Ground clearance | 138 mm / 5,4 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 235 kg / 518 lbs – R850R (1st generation) 238 kg / 525 lbs – R850R (2nd generation) |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular space frame (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | BMW Telelever, 120 mm / 4,72 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 135 mm / 5,3 in |
| Front tire size | 120/70 ZR17 – R850R (1st generation, cast wheel; 2nd generation) 110/80 ZR18 – R850R (1st generation, spoked wheel) |
| Rear tire size | 160/60 ZR18 – R850R (1st generation, cast wheel) 150/70 ZR17 – R850R (1st generation , spoked wheel) 170/60 ZR17 – R850R (2nd generation) |
| Front brake | Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS-II) – R850R (1st generation) Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (integral ABS-I) – R850R (2nd generation) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS-II) – R850R (1st generation) Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (integral ABS-I) – R850R (2nd generation) |
| Fuel capacity | 21,0 l / 5,5 US gal (reserve – 6,0 l) – R850R (1st generation) 20,4 l / 5,39 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l) – R850R (2nd generation) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,38 l / 100 km (43,7 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) / 5500 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,15 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.2 – R850R (1st generation) Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.4 – R850R (2nd generation) |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, cable operated – R850R (1st generation) Single dry plate, hydraulic operated – R850R (2nd generation) |
| Transmission | 5-speed – R850R (1st generation) 6-speed – R850R (2nd generation) |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Motronic (mapped characteristic control) |
| Alternator | Belt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 700W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-19Ah |
Images
BMW R850R: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW R850R: video.
Manuals
BMW R850R: documentation.