The BMW R 850 GS motorcycle specifications include a 848 cc (51.74 cu in) engine, power of 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 225 kg (496 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 GS 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 14% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 47th percentile across BMW models.
About 7% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 48th percentile across BMW models.
About 30% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 91st 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.
70 hp — more powerful than about 47% of BMW models with power data.
848 cc — larger displacement than about 48% of BMW models.
25 L — larger than about 91% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.311 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 311.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 82.5 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 848 cc (51.74 cu in) |
| Power | 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 225 kg (496 lb) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,509 mm (59.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 25.00 L (6.61 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.3111 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.