BMW R 850 C (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1999, BMW Motorrad presented the R 850 C as the little sister of the R 1200 C. The model was identical to its bigger sister in other departments, except for the 848cc engine borrowed from the R 850 R model.

The engineers tuned the engine to reduce the power output from 70 to 50 hp for a more favorable insurance rating.

The R 850 C and its larger sister shared the newly developed chassis, which had an extended wheelbase and a typical flat steering angle of the telescopic fork with the polished Telelever trailing arm.

Despite the R 850 C and its larger sister being identical, the only visual difference being the R 850 C's badge on the fuel tank, it never approached the sales figures as its sister, so the R 850 C was removed from the product range in 2001.

The 1999 BMW R 850 C was powered by an848cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder boxer engine that delivered an output power of 50 hp at 5,250 rpm and 71 Nm (52 lb-ft) torque at 4,750 rpm, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 155 kph (95 mph).

The 1998 BMW R 850 C came with standard features such as dual 305 mm disc brakes on the front coupled to a single 285 mm rear disc, a two-piece dual seat, a chromed dual exhaust system, an analog instrumentation panel, pulled-back ape-hanger handlebars, wire-spoked wheels, and a wide rear tire.