1996 Bmw R850r Review

The r850r is bmw s newest entry in its ever expanding line of four valve boxer twin models. 259r parts catalog code. I purchased my r850r new in 1996 and rode it relatively trouble free some electrical had to be re wired for two years putting 35 000 miles on it.

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1996 bmw r850r review.

Bmw r850r 1st generation spoked cast wheel naked dashboard model code. January 1997 november 2002. I loved the bike. Owners reviews for the bmw r1100r 1995 2003.

Show any 1996 bmw r 850 r for sale on our bikez biz motorcycle classifieds. 4 out of 5 4 5 view details. I ended up in a nightmare battle with bmw who did nothing for 1 and 1 2 months. Unfortunately the cam chain guard cracked and the bike started leaking oil like crazy.

At first glance the new beemer looks just like the r1100r bmw s flagship in the standard class which was first introduced in 1994. From 1 review reliability rating. Plus bmw bike specs. Much smoother than r1100r never needed twin spark.

The nice thing is that the bmw r bikes have a great torque curve therefore essentially all that power is on tap at low rpms. Bmw r850r 1st generation spoked cast wheel naked dashboard model code. More commuting september 12 2015 classic velocity. Classic model with special paint available in 2003.

The machine is a great commuter but it has relatively limited range due to a small gas tank and it really wants a 6th gear. August 1995 december 1996. I have a 1997 r850r which is identical to 1996 model as imported to usa. It has been a great bike absolutely bulletproof.

259r parts catalog code. As an entry level motorcycle the bmw r850r has all the talents required to fit the billing except for the price the r850r offers an accommodating easy to handle seating position for those long enough of leg to straddle the boxer although its three position adjustable seat allows even those of short inseam to find a seat height where both feet touch down comfortably. Read the riders comments at the bike s discussion group and check out the bike s reliability repair costs etc. Visit mcn for expert reviews on bmw motorbikes today.

March 1994 december 1996. Race bikes don t start pulling well until about 7000 rpm. My best is 52 mpg. Similar but with smaller 848cc engine lighter 210kg.

In the us bmw only imported the r850r in 1995 and 1996. You can also sign up for e mail notification when such bikes are advertised in. They were produced in europe to about 2001 i believe. One bmw mechanic even claimed that the 850 oilhead was actually the optimum configuration.

The more usable power of the bmw compensates somewhat for the lower power. Buying a bike starts at bikez get a list of related motorbikes before you buy this bmw. Despite this it has been in constant use commuting.