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BMW R850C / R 850 C Avantgarde

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Make Model

BMW R850C / R 850 C Avantgarde

Year

1997 -

Engine

Four stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed Boxer engine, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity

848 cc / 51.7 cu in.
Bore x Stroke 87.5 x 70.5 mm
Cooling System Air/Oil-cooled
Compression Ratio 10.3:1
Lubrication Wet sump

Induction

Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic

Ignition 

Electronic Bosch Motronic MA 2.4
Generator 700 W three phase alternator
Battery 12V / 19 Ah
Starting Electric

Max Power

36.4 kW / 50 hp @ 5250 rpm

Max Torque

71 Nm / 7.2 kgf-m / 52 ft lb  @ 4750 rpm
Clutch Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

Transmission 

5 Speed 
Final Drive Shaft
Gear Ratio 1st 2.05 / 2nd 1.60 / 3rd 1.27 / 4th 1.04 / 5th 0.80:1
Frame Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine

Front Suspension

Telelever fork with longitudinal control arm and central strut. 
Front Wheel Travel 145 mm / 5.6 in

Rear Suspension

Monolever swinging arm
Rear Wheel Travel 100 mm / 3.9 in

Front Brakes

2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel BMW cross spoke wheels 2.50 x 18 MT H2
Rear Wheel BMW cross spoke wheels 4.00 x 15 MT H2

Front Tyre

100/90 - 18

Rear Tyre

170/80 - B15
Steering Head Angle 61.9°
Dimensions

Length   2340 mm / 92.1 in

Width     1050 mm / 41.3 in

Height  1130 mm / 44.48 in

Wheelbase 1650 mm / 64.9 in
Seat Height 740 mm / 29.1 in
Ground Clearance 173 mm / 6.77 in

Wet-Weight

195 kg / 425 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

17 L / 4.4 US gal
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