Technical Specifications
1996 BMW R850RT
Engine
Engine type Four-stroke two cylinder horizontally opposed "Boxer" engine, air cooled
Bore x Stroke 87.8 x 70.5 mm (3.45 x 2.77 inches)
Displacement 848 cc
Valves 4 valves per cylinder; hc, using chain drive, cup tappets, push rod and rocker arm
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Max Power 70 hp (52 KW) @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque 77 Nm / 56 ft lb @ 5600 rpm
Fuel system Electronic intake pipe injection: Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 with overrun fuel cut off
Transmission Constant mesh 6 speed gearbox
Final drive Shaft Drive
Clutch Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Ignition type Electronic ignition, Bosch Motronic MA 2.4
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication Wet sump
Exhaust
Spark plug Bosch FR6 DDC
Generator
Gear ratios 2.05 / 1.60 / 1.27 / 1.04 / 0.80 : 1
Dimensions
Frame type 2 section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine
Castor
Overall length 2170 mm (85.43 inches)
Overall width 940 mm (37.00 inches)
Overall height 1220 mm (48.03 inches)
Wheelbase1487 mm (58.54 inches)
Seat height 800 mm (31.49 inches)
Ground clearance 172 mm (6.77 inches)
Dry weight 282 kg
Fuel capacity 20.5 litres
Colors
Suspension (front) BMW Motorrad Telelever; central strut, rebound damping adjustable
Suspension (rear) Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paraleve
Tyre (front) 120 / 70-ZR 17
Tyre (rear) 170 / 60-ZR 17
Brake (front) EVO brake system with dual disc 320 mm, 4 piston fixed caliper
Brake (rear) Single disc brake 276 mm, double piston floating caliper
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