The BMW R 850 C motorcycle specifications include a 848 cc (51.74 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 240 kg (529.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R 850 C 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 7% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 48th 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.
848 cc — larger displacement than about 48% of BMW models.
17 L — larger than about 40% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 848 cc (51.74 cu in) |
| Cooling system | Air |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 240 kg (529.1 lb) |
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| 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 | 0.2917 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.