BMW R 850 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW R 850 R motorcycle specifications include a 848 cc (51.74 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 235 kg (518.1 lb).

Key specifications

1996-2006Model years

848 ccDisplacement

75.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque

235 kgWet weight

780 mmSeat height

Model years covered

19961997199819992000200120022003200420052006

Year-specific specification changes

The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Engine type

2006Twin, four-stroke

Front brakes

20042006Double disc

Gearbox

200420066-speed

Rear brakes

2006Double disc

Torque

199777.0 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 56.8 ft.lbs)

1998200277.0 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 56.8 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm

200477.0 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 56.8 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm

2005200677.0 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 56.8 ft.lbs) @ 5,600 rpm

Wet weight

1999246 kg (542.3 lb)

20042006238 kg (524.7 lb)

Seat height

19982003760 mm (29.9 inches)

2004770 mm (30.3 inches)

20052006800 mm (31.5 inches)

How the BMW R 850 R 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.

Displacement848 cc

Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 7% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 48th percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight235 kg

Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 61st percentile across BMW models.

Seat height780 mm

Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 27th percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement48th

848 cc — larger displacement than about 48% of BMW models.

Wet weight61st

235 kg — heavier than about 61% of BMW models, or lighter than about 39%.

Seat height27th

780 mm — taller than about 27% of BMW models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 848 cc

Chassis snapshot

Seat 780 mm

5-speed

Model information

Category	Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type	Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement	848 cc (51.74 cu in)
Torque	75.5 Nm (7.7 kgf-m or 55.7 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm
Valves per cylinder	4

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox	5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes	Dual disc
Rear brakes	Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight	235 kg (518.1 lb)
Seat height	780 mm (30.7 inches)

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.