The BMW R 850 R is a roadster from BMW's oil-cooled boxer family. It uses an air- and oil-cooled 848cc boxer twin with shaft drive and Telelever front suspension.
Smooth, comfortable and economical, it suited riders who wanted a practical BMW. Rivals included the Moto Guzzi V11 Sport and Triumph Thunderbird.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ![]() |
848 cc | 69.7 hp | 218 kg | 800 mm | 43 |
| 2005 | ![]() |
848 cc | 69.7 hp | 218 kg | 800 mm | 43 |
| 2004 | ![]() |
848 cc | 70 hp | 218 kg | 770 mm | 44 |
| 2003 | ![]() |
848 cc | 70 hp | 235 kg | 760 mm | 37 |
| 2002 | ![]() |
848 cc | 70 hp | 235 kg | 760 mm | 35 |
| 2001 | ![]() |
848 cc | 70 hp | 235 kg | 760 mm | 34 |
| 2000 | ![]() |
848 cc | 70 hp | 214 kg | 760 mm | 29 |
| 1999 | ![]() |
848 cc | 70 hp | 218 kg | 760 mm | 43 |
| 1998 | ![]() |
848 cc | 70 hp | 214 kg | 760 mm | 28 |
| 1997 | ![]() |
848 cc | 70 hp | 214 kg | 780 mm | 28 |
| 1996 | ![]() |
848 cc | 70 hp | 235 kg | 780 mm | 33 |