The BMW R 850 C-R 850 C Avantgarde motorcycle specifications include a 848 cc (51.74 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 5,250 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 239 kg (526.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 850 C-R 850 C Avantgarde compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 39% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 35th percentile across BMW models.
About 7% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 48th percentile across BMW models.
About 9% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 7th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 40th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
50 hp — more powerful than about 35% of BMW models with power data.
848 cc — larger displacement than about 48% of BMW models.
740 mm — taller than about 7% of BMW models.
17 L — larger than about 40% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
1,650
1,497
10% above average.
740
809
9% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.209 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 209.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 59.0 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 2000 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 848 cc (51.74 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 5,250 rpm |
| Torque | 71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) @ 4,750 rpm |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 239 kg (526.9 lb) |
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| Seat height | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,650 mm (65.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 155.0 km/h (96.3 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2092 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Green, ivory, gray, black |
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| Comments | The Avantgarde version has got a wider passenger seat and a grip for the passenger. |
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