Great bike i also own one from 1999 and I enjoy it very much, mine has ABS and brakes fantastic. I can recommend it 100% I have a question, how many kilometers does your bike have? Mine ha 56000 kilometers on it.
Thank you for the video, I have my 2000 speed triple in the shop for engine work, and it looks like it may be months till I see it again so I was shopping for a bike on the cheap and there is one of these near me so I am investigating. After the TL1000S I had a few years back spun a main bearing, and the Speedy blew it's sprag clutch which convieniently resides inside the cases 2.7K to fix that... I am very interested in something that is stone cold reliable.... I don't need a fast bike, the speedy is quick enough so this R850R may be the trick.. Comfy with panniers and a boxer engine will all be new to me if I end up getting one. Just a thought on the video in genral. I would suggest you deliver any review with a bit more energy and enthusiasm in there to keep the hook set in the viewer and pulling them along. I am interested in doing reviews of older bikes myself, I have a number of them and restore and rebuild them and I imagine I would have to work on being engaging, and excited about what we are talking about if I ever did that. So, take it all with a grain of salt there and again, thank you for the video I appreciate it.
Just watched your ride and the thoughts you have about the bike really helpful as I am considering buying one at the moment (2023) although the mileage is a bit steep on the one Im looking at. but know they are good for hundred thousand at least I hope 🤔😂 👍
Really enjoyed this Bennie and appreciate the care and effort you have put into presenting and filming this. I own a 2006 Classic model in black a great bike but I feel your screen is far superior to my standard small one, can you give me any details on it please?
Yes very happy with the windscreen, it helps to keep the wind blast away from your chest on long motorway rides, and the handguards are a good way of deflecting the cold wind away from your hands on a winters day.
just get one!!! you will enjoy it, low maintenance costs! Its a bike with character. Riding will you get out of the rush. On paper it got 70hp but in real its near 80hp.You will keep up with the big boys.20 liter off fuel.gives you 340km minimum...
Considering a Boxer as my next ride , in your opinion is there any advantage in going for the 1100 over the 850. The weight of the bike does not concern me as my current ride is a VN1500 , looking for something comfortable for long distance with high reliability utmost in my mind .
The R850R is a very good bike but sometimes I feel as though it is a little under powered, so maybe the R1100R or perhaps the R1150R would be better because of the extra BHP.
Great video. Thorough & to the point. I currently have someone thinking about swapping his BMW for my Bandit. This bike ticks all the boxes for me.
I like the video because no stupid music while I'm trying to listen to the explanation and experience, if I want to hear music I'll play music !!!
Very nice bike. You've taken good care of it.
Great review Bennie, thanks!. Going for such a good price now, I'm very tempted.
excellent video thank you. I ve got a 2003 comfort with 6th gear and it is great. Very proud of having it can’t choose better
Great video, I' ve been searching many times one about this BMW R850. Maby next week I go for a 1997 oldie 🤠
Lovely ride around my local area. Bassingham and Auborn etc
Great bike i also own one from 1999 and I enjoy it very much, mine has ABS and brakes fantastic. I can recommend it 100% I have a question, how many kilometers does your bike have? Mine ha 56000 kilometers on it.
Thank you for the video, I have my 2000 speed triple in the shop for engine work, and it looks like it may be months till I see it again so I was shopping for a bike on the cheap and there is one of these near me so I am investigating. After the TL1000S I had a few years back spun a main bearing, and the Speedy blew it's sprag clutch which convieniently resides inside the cases 2.7K to fix that... I am very interested in something that is stone cold reliable.... I don't need a fast bike, the speedy is quick enough so this R850R may be the trick.. Comfy with panniers and a boxer engine will all be new to me if I end up getting one. Just a thought on the video in genral. I would suggest you deliver any review with a bit more energy and enthusiasm in there to keep the hook set in the viewer and pulling them along. I am interested in doing reviews of older bikes myself, I have a number of them and restore and rebuild them and I imagine I would have to work on being engaging, and excited about what we are talking about if I ever did that. So, take it all with a grain of salt there and again, thank you for the video I appreciate it.
Well done Bennies. Enjoyed. How many miles/km you do before you see the reserve light? :) Cheers bro.
Hi great review , just bought 1995 bmwr850r , do you know can you use E10 fuel ? Or stick with e5 , many thanks , Don.
Just watched your ride and the thoughts you have about the bike really helpful as I am considering buying one at the moment (2023) although the mileage is a bit steep on the one Im looking at.
but know they are good for hundred thousand at least I hope 🤔😂 👍
Thanks for sharing
Really enjoyed this Bennie and appreciate the care and effort you have put into presenting and filming this. I own a 2006 Classic model in black a great bike but I feel your screen is far superior to my standard small one, can you give me any details on it please?
Thank you. The screen is a genuine BMW part, I am not sure if BMW still manufacture it but the part number is 46 63 2 316 765
Thanks for your reply Bennie, going for a ride out tomorrow first of the year will think out my options.
really cool video
nice video and bike. I have same but 2006 model and wonder if you are happy with high winscreen and handsafers....I´m thinking to install...
Yes very happy with the windscreen, it helps to keep the wind blast away from your chest on long motorway rides, and the handguards are a good way of deflecting the cold wind away from your hands on a winters day.
Got one and i love it got the 850gs aswell stripped it down to turn it into a bobber
Just a comment on the info at 8:00 - My '96 R850R does have a clock and rev counter on both sides. Those were sold for a small rise in price
Oh and I just realized that my BMW was dearly cared for. I don't have any problem- neither wir wiring or anything else
R850R or F650GS n spark, i like the look of the 850 and looks more comfortable to ride than my 650. trouble is there is no 650's near me to try out
I enjoyed your video... I want to buy one now...
just get one!!! you will enjoy it, low maintenance costs! Its a bike with character. Riding will you get out of the rush.
On paper it got 70hp but in real its near 80hp.You will keep up with the big boys.20 liter off fuel.gives you 340km minimum...
@@a.k1311 I did, I'm going to pick it up next week... I'm over the power output, I have started driving 400 and 500 cc bikes.. This is big for me...
@@a.k1311 I am looking for one too. :) It is without the fuel gauge and this is the only let down right now. :)
Saludo de Andalucía 😊
Great review. I sometimes think I should have purchased the 850??, but on balance I like my R1150RT.
Considering a Boxer as my next ride , in your opinion is there any advantage in going for the 1100 over the 850.
The weight of the bike does not concern me as my current ride is a VN1500 , looking for something comfortable for long distance with high reliability utmost in my mind .
The R850R is a very good bike but sometimes I feel as though it is a little under powered, so maybe the R1100R or perhaps the R1150R would be better because of the extra BHP.
wat about oil contsumpion ?
Hi what handguards do you have on your r850r Cheers
The handguards are genuine BMW, part no: 71.60-2 340 212.9
@@BenniesBritain many thanks
Drove like just above zero celsius. Good gloves, ok but handguards is must. Many thanks.
the best. have one. yhe 2001 model
I have a bmw r850rt 2000 love it but it's a bit high
I just bought a 97 r850r.
the red colour from the zadel as not so nice
Why speak of carburretors and show film of fuel injectors and throttle bodies?
has a empty tank lamp