| Attribute | BMW R 850 R 2002 × | Yamaha TDM 850 1998 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 1998 |
| Make | BMW | Yamaha |
| Model | BMW R 850 R | Yamaha TDM 850 |
| Category | Naked bike | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 5 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 848 | 849 |
| Power (kw) | 51.1 | 58.4 |
| Cooling system | - | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 77 | 77 |
| Bore (mm) | 70 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 87 | - |
| Gearbox | - | 5-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | - | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | - | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | - |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR18 | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 235 | 201 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2174 | 0.2905 |
| Seat height (mm) | 760 | 795 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 187 | 205 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18 | - |