| Attribute | BMW R 850 R 2001 × | Sachs Roadster 800 2001 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2001 | 2001 |
| Make | BMW | Sachs |
| Model | BMW R 850 R | Sachs Roadster 800 |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 848 | 805 |
| Power (kw) | 51.1 | 42.3 |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 77 | 71 |
| Bore (mm) | 87.5 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 70.5 | 74.4 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake |
| Diameter (mm) | 276 | 180 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR18 | 160/70-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 108 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,487 | 1,475 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 235 | 226 |
| Seat height (mm) | 760 | 770 |
| Alternate seat height | 800 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 187 | 175 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 17 |