Class: tour
Production:
March 1996 – November 2001 (1st generation)
June 2000 – February 2006 (2nd generation)
Related: BMW R1100RT / BMW R1150RT
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | March 1996 – November 2001 | Name: BMW R850RT (1st generation) Model code: 259T Parts Catalog Code: 0412 |
| Europe | June 2000 – February 2006 | Name: BMW R850RT (2nd generation) Model code: R22 Parts Catalog Code: 0417 |
Specifications
BMW R850RT: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2230 mm / 87,8 in |
| Overall width | 775 mm / 30,5 in – R850RT (1st generation) 898 mm / 35,3 in – R850RT (2nd generation) |
| Overall height | 1380 mm / 54,3 in |
| Seat height | 800 mm / 31,5 in – R850RT (1st generation) 780/800/820 mm – with adjustable seat – R850RT (1st generation) 805/825/845 mm (adjustable seat) – R850RT (2nd generation) 780/800/820 mm (adjustable low seat) – R850RT (2nd generation) |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm / 58,5 in |
| Ground clearance | 153 mm / 6,0 in |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 275 kg / 606 lbs – R850RT (1st generation) 279 kg / 615 lbs – R850RT (2nd generation) |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular space frame (steel) – R850RT (1st generation) Cast aluminum front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit – R850RT (2nd generation) |
| Front suspension, travel | BMW Telelever, 120 mm / 4,7 in |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 135 mm / 5,3 in |
| Front tire size | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire size | 160/60 ZR18 – R850RT (1st generation) 170/60 ZR17 – R850RT (2nd generation) |
| Front brake | Double disc, 305 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS-II) – R850RT (1st generation) Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers EVO (integral ABS-I) – R850RT (2nd generation) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS-II) – R850RT (1st generation) Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (integral ABS-I) – R850RT (2nd generation) |
| Fuel capacity | 26,0 l / 6,8 US gal (reserve – 6,0 l) – R850RT (1st generation) 25,2 l / 6,66 US gal (reserve –4,0 l) – R850RT (2nd generation) |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,6 l / 100 km (51 US mpg) – at constant speed 90 km/h1 5,7 l / 100 km (41 US mpg) – at constant speed 120 km/h2 |
| 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) / 5600 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,0 sec.3 |
| Top speed | 187 km/h (116 mph)4 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.2 – R850RT (1st generation) Fuel Injection, Motronic MA 2.4 – R850RT (2nd generation) |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, cable operated – R850RT (1st generation) Single dry plate, hydraulic operated – R850RT (2nd generation) |
| Transmission | 5-speed – R850RT (1st generation) 6-speed – R850RT (2nd generation) |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 4.163 – R850RT (1st); 3.863 – R850RT (2nd) 2.914 – R850RT (1st); 3.022 – R850RT (2nd) 2.133 – R850RT (1st); 2.393 – R850RT (2nd) 1.740 – R850RT (1st); 1.961 – R850RT (2nd) 1.450 – R850RT (1st); 1.700 – R850RT (2nd) 1.316 – R850RT (2nd) |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | Motronic (mapped characteristic control) |
| Alternator | Belt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 700W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-19Ah |
Images
BMW R850RT: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW R850RT: video.
Manuals
BMW R850RT: documentation.