The BMW R 850 R Classic motorcycle specifications include a 848 cc (51.74 cu in) engine, power of 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, and a listed weight of 235 kg (518.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 850 R Classic 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 6% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 15th percentile across BMW models.
About 9% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 66th 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.
760 mm — taller than about 15% of BMW models.
21 L — larger than about 66% 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.
1,487
1,497
Close to average.
760
809
6% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.298 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 297.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 82.5 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 2003 |
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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 | 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 77.3 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 57.0 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 235 kg (518.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1,487 mm (58.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2979 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, white |
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