Interesting Facts About the BMW R 850 R R28
The BMW R 850 R first rolled off the Munich line in the mid‑1990s and enjoyed two distinct production runs. Its flat‑twin boxer engine and classic styling made it a memorable entry in BMW’s historic R series.
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Launch and Early Production
The R 850 R debuted in 1994, with the first production year recorded as 1995. It was built in BMW’s original Munich factory and was priced at 15 500 DM when it launched.
Two Generations and a Comfort Revival
BMW produced the first generation from March 1994 until November 2002, with the early version running through 1996. A second generation followed from November 1999 to July 2007, and the model resurfaced in 2004 as the R 850 R Comfort.
Flat‑Twin Powerplant and Performance
Under the hood sits an 848 cc flat‑twin engine delivering 52 kW (70 hp) at 7 000 rpm. The bike’s modest power was paired with a respectable top‑end torque figure of 25 kW (34 hp) at 5 000 rpm.
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