1996 BMW R 850 RT technical specifications

Technical specifications

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

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