Technical specifications
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| Model: |
R 850 RT |
| Years: |
1996-99 |
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Engine:
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Four stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed Boxer engine, 4 valves per cylinder
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Capacity:
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848 cc / 51.7 cu in.
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Bore x Stroke:
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87.5 x 70.5 mm
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Cooling System:
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Air/Oil-cooled
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Compression Ratio:
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10.3:1
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Lubrication:
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Wet sump
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Induction:
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Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic
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Ignition:
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Electronic Bosch Motronic MA 2.4
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Generator:
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700 W three phase alternator
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Battery:
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12V / 19 Ah
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Starting:
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Electric
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Max Power:
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53.2 kW / 73 hp @ 6750 rpm
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Max Torque:
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77 Nm / 7.85 kgf-m / 56 ft/lb @ 5600 rpm
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Clutch:
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Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
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Transmission:
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5 Speed
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Final Drive:
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Shaft
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Frame:
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Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine
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Front Suspension:
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Motorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35 mm, central strut, rebound damping adjustable.
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Front Wheel Travel:
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120 mm / 4.7 in
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Rear Suspension:
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Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut, spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of a hydraulic handwheel, rebound adjustable damping.
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Rear Wheel Travel:
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135 mm / 5.2 in
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Front Brakes:
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2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
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Rear Brakes:
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Single ∅276mm disc, 2 piston caliper
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Wheels:
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Die cast aluminium wheels
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Front Wheel:
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3.50 x 17
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Rear Wheel:
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5.00 x 17
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Front Tyre:
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120/70 - ZR17
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Rear Tyre:
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160/60 - ZR17
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Steering Head Angle:
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61.9°
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Dimensions:
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Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 940 mm / 37.0 in Height 1220 mm / 48.03 in
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Wheelbase:
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1487 mm / 58.54 in
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Seat Height:
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800 mm / 31.4 in. (low seat: 770 mm / 30.31 in)
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Dry Weight:
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238 kg / 525 lbs
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Wet Weight:
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282 Kg / 621 lbS
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Fuel Capacity:
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20.5 Liters / 5.4 US gal
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Consumption Average:
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6.3 L/100 km / 15.9 km/l / 37.4 US mpg
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Braking 60 km/h - 0:
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14.2 m / 46.6 ft
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Braking 100 km/h - 0:
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41.2 m / 135.2 ft
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Standing ¼ Mile:
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13.4 sec / 159 km/h / 99 mph
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Top Speed:
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186.2 km/h / 115.7 mph
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