BMW R 850gs 1996 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1996 BMW R 850gs

BMW R 850gs 1996 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 850gs
Year1996
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SpecificationValue
Year1996
Alternator12 V 700 W
Battery12V / 19 Ah
Bore x Stroke87.5 x 70.5 mm
Capacity848 cc / 51.7 cu in.
ClutchDry single plate, with lever action diaphragm spring
Compression Ratio10.3:1
Consumption Average5.5 L/100 km / 18.2 km/l / 42.8 US mpg
Cooling SystemAir/Oil-cooled
DimensionsLength 2196 mm / 86.4 in Width 920 mm / 36.2 in Height 1360 mm / 53.7 in
Dry Weight225 kg / 496 lbs
EngineFour stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed Boxer engine, 4 valves per cylinder
Final DriveShaft
FrameThree section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine
Front Brakes2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Front SuspensionBMW Telelever fork with longitudinal control arm and central strut
Front Tyre110 / 80 - R19 59 H
Front WheelBMW cross spoke wheels 2.50 x 19 MT H2
Front Wheel Travel190 mm / 7.4 in
Fuel Capacity24 L / 6.3 US gal
Gear Ratio1st 4.16 / 2nd 2.91 / 3rd 2.13 / 4th 1.74 / 5th 1.45:1
Ground Clearance200 mm / 7.9 in
IgnitionElectronic Bosch Motronic MA 2.4
InductionElectronic injection, Bosch Motronic
LubricationWet sump
Max Power53.2 kW / 73 hp @ 6750 rpm
Max Torque77 Nm / 7.85 kgf-m / 56 ft/lb @ 5600 rpm
Rear BrakesSingle ∅276mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear SuspensionBMW Paralever swinging arm
Rear Tyre150 / 70 - R17 69 H
Rear WheelBMW cross spoke wheels 4.00 x 17 MT H2
Rear Wheel Ratio1:3.36
Rear Wheel Travel200 mm / 7.9 in
Seat Height840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Spark PlugBosch FR6 DDC
Standing ¼ Mile13.0 sec
StartingElectric
Top Speed185 km/h / 115 mph
Transmission5 Speed
Wet-weight234.4 kg / 516.7 lbs
Wheelbase1509 mm / 59.4 in