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BMW R 850GS

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Make Model |
BMW R 850GS |
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Year |
1996 |
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Engine |
Four stroke, two cylinder
horizontally opposed Boxer air/oil-cooled, 4 per cylinder |
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Capacity |
848 |
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Bore x Stroke |
87.5 x 70.5 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
10.7:1 |
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Induction |
Electronic injection, Bosch
Motronic
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Ignition /
Starting |
Electronic Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 |
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Max Power |
70 hp @ 7500 rpm |
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Max Torque |
77 Nm @ 5000 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
5 Speed /
shaft |
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Front Suspension |
Telelever with central
spring strut, progressive coil spring, twin-tube gas-filled. 190mm wheel
travel |
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Rear Suspension |
Patented BMW Paralever
swingarm and shaft drive, single shock with variable rebound damping. 200mm
wheel travel |
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Front Brakes |
2x 296mm disc 3 piston
calipers |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 256mm disc 3 piston
caliper |
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Front Tyre |
110/80 R19 |
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Rear Tyre |
150/70 R17 |
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Dry-Weight / Wet-weight |
225 kg / 234.4 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
24 Litres |
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Consumption average |
18.2 km/lit |
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Standing
¼ Mile |
13.0 sec |
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Top Speed |
185 km/h |
The R850GS is the smaller-capacity companion to
the R1100GS. While the Rl 100GS was superseded by the updated R1150GS in
1999, the R850GS remained in production as a cheaper, lower-capacity
alternative. Cosmetically and mechanically, it is almost identical to the
older Rl 100GS, the only external signs of its smaller capacity being the
tank badges.
The quirky styling, with a large 'snout'
mudguard integrated into the top fairing, is instantly recognizable, and the
screen and large tank provide good weather-protection. The flat-twin engine
shelters the rider's feet and legs. Since the R850GS has all the mass of the
larger 1100 model, but with less power, it offers slower progress. An ABS
version is also available.

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