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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | R850C / R 850 C Avantgarde | 
			
				| Years: | 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 |