If you want an R, make sure it's this one and not the underpowered smaller brother. Not a bad bike all things considered
Good looks (for a BMW), coupled to usable power
The slightly brutish looks are at odds with its everyday performance
A great bike that now looks like it goes, obviously preferable to the 850. Retro-chic looks impress. ABS model is £750 more. Extras available too
A great bike that now looks like it goes, obviously preferable to the 850. Retro-chic looks impress. ABS model is £750 more. Extras available too
| Length (mm) | 2170 |
| Width (mm) | 940 |
| Height (mm) | 1220 |
| Dryweight (kg) | 218 |
| Seats | 0 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 800 |
| Suspension Front | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut |
| Suspension Rear | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central strut, |
| Adjustability Front | Rebound damping adjustable |
| Adjustability Rear | Spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| Wheels Front | 3.50 x 17 |
| Wheels Rear | 5.00 x 17 |
| Tyres Front | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Tyres Rear | 170/60 ZR 17 |
| Brakes Front | EVO-brake system with dual disc, floating brake di |
| Brakes Rear | Single disc brake, diameter 276 mm, double-piston |
| Tank Capacity (litres) | 21 |
| Chassis | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. |
| Cubic Capacity (cc) | 1130 |
| Max Power (bhp) | 85 |
| Max Power Peak (rpm) | 6750 |
| Torque (ft/lb) | 72 |
| Torque Peak (rpm) | 5250 |
| Bore (mm) | 101 |
| Stroke (mm) | 70.5 |
| Valve Gear | Single cam |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling | Air/oil cooled |
| Fuel Delivery | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Stroke Type | Four Stroke |
| Drive | Shaft |
