Other Vehicles:
The R850R is a muscular, exhilarating ride. It boldly displays its 4-valve flat twin Boxer engine in plain sight, and its dynamic thrust and formidable torque will blow you away. Winding roads are its domain, and its excellent Telelever/Paralever suspension system absorbs shocks with ease. Ditching the frills and frivolities for performance and utility, this naked tourer has everything you need for long, breathtaking excursions.
The Bare Essentials
The R 850 R motorcycle is built for touring. While it certainly looks good, it was built to be a tough, functional bike for longer trips. Its 5.5-gallon fuel tank will get you far, and large, easily removable saddlebags will allow you to bring whatever you need with you. Its front Telelever and rear Paralever suspension systems are ready to handle whatever rough road you might encounter along the way, and its 850cc engine will make its considerable weight seem to disappear beneath you. And perhaps most important to a beginning rider, the R850-R handles beautifully and confidently.
Comfort and Ease of Use
Designed to be an entry-level bike, the R850R is remarkably user-friendly and incredibly comfortable. Its advanced engine management system makes cold starts easy, and there is no traditional carburetor stumble if you try to ride away immediately. And its accommodating, adjustable, three-position seat and an advanced suspension system tuned for comfort means you’ll be able to make it as far as this spartan monster can.
Big Thrills on the Small Screen
Catch BMW R 850 R motorcycles on the hit TV series 24.
Video Tour of the R 850 R: