1999 BMW R 850 R

BMW R 850 R
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General motorcycle information

Model
BMW R 850 R
Year
1999
Category
Naked bike
Rating
  3.5 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
51.74 cubic inches (848.0 ccm)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke
Power
70.0 horsepowers (52.2 kiloWatts) at 7000 RPM
Torque
56.80 pound-foot/lbf-ft (77.00 Nm / 7.85 kgf-m) at 5500 RPM
Compression
10.3:1
Bore x stroke
5.34 x 4.30 inches (87.5 x 70.5 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Cooling system
Oil and air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
5.90 litres/100 km, 16.9 km/l or 39.9 mpg
Top speed
187.0 kmh (116.2 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension travel
7.32 inches (120.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
7.93 inches (130.0 mm)
Front tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre
160/60-ZR18
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
18.61 inches (305.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
16.84 inches (276.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
-
Wet weight
542.3 pounds (246.0 kg)
Seat height
46.4 inches (760 mm)
Wheelbase
90.7 inches (1487 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
5.55 gallons (21.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

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Rating
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