2005 BMW R 850 R

BMW R 850 R 2005


2005 BMW R 850 R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

BMW's profilation of this bike
Self-assured, muscular, unmasked. The modern 4-valve flat twin ´boxer´ engine of the R 850 R is in plain view for everyone to see. Its features are advanced technology and a straight character. It territory are bends and winding roads.

General information
Model BMW R 850 R
Model year 2005
Category Naked bike
Rating 3.5  See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 848.0 ccm (51.74 cubic inches)
Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power output 69.7 HP (50.9 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque 77.0 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 56.8 ft.lbs) @ 5600 RPM
Top speed 187.0 km/h (116.2 mph)
Compression 10.3:1
Bore x stroke 87.5 x 70.5 mm (3.4 x 2.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut-off
Cooling system Oil & air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Fuel consumption 4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine.
Rake (fork angle) 28.1°
Trail 127 mm (5.0 inches)
Front suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front wheel travel 35 mm (1.4 inches)
Rear suspension Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 170/60-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 276 mm (10.9 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 218.0 kg (480.6 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 238.0 kg (524.7 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.3199 HP/kg
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1220 mm (48.0 inches)
Overall length 2170 mm (85.4 inches)
Overall width 940 mm (37.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1487 mm (58.5 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.50 litres (5.42 US gallons)
Oil capacity 3.80 litres (4.02 US quarts)
Other specifications
Starter Electric
Comments ABS brakes.
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Maintenance and service specs *
Engine oil SAE 15W-50
Brake fluid DOT 4
Spark plugs NGK BKR7EKC, NGK BKR7EIX
Idle speed 1100 +/- 50 RPM
Tire pressure front 32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 220 kPa)
Tire pressure rear 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Fork tube size 35 mm (1.4 inches)
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual.
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