1997 BMW R850C / R 850 C Avantgarde technical specifications

Technical specifications

Model: R850C / R 850 C Avantgarde
Years: 1997-
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: 36.4 kW / 50 hp @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque: 71 Nm / 7.2 kgf-m / 52 ft lb @ 4750 rpm
Clutch: Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.05 / 2nd 1.60 / 3rd 1.27 / 4th 1.04 / 5th 0.80:1
Frame: Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine
Front Suspension: Telelever fork with longitudinal control arm and central strut.
Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.6 in
Rear Suspension: Monolever swinging arm
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes: 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel: BMW cross spoke wheels 2.50 x 18 MT H2
Rear Wheel: BMW cross spoke wheels 4.00 x 15 MT H2
Front Tyre: 100/90 - 18
Rear Tyre: 170/80 - B15
Steering Head Angle: 61.9°
Dimensions: Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 1050 mm / 41.3 in Height 1130 mm / 44.48 in
Wheelbase: 1650 mm / 64.9 in
Seat Height: 740 mm / 29.1 in
Ground Clearance: 173 mm / 6.77 in
Wet-Weight: 195 kg / 425 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.4 US gal

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