The BMW R 850 motorcycle specifications include a 848 cc (51.74 cu in) engine, power of 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 217 kg (478.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R 850 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.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 27th 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.
780 mm — taller than about 27% of BMW models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.323 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 322.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 82.5 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1995 |
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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 | 75.5 Nm (7.7 kgf-m or 55.7 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| 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 | 217 kg (478.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3226 hp/kg |
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