BMW R 850 RT
1998-1999 | touring
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Visual reference
Side profile
- Seat height
- 798 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,486 mm
- Wet weight
- -
- Category
- touring
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- Asset
- Pending
- Dimensions
- -
- License
- -
- Source
- -
Data provenance
Where these numbers came from
Every populated geometry field records its source, verification state, and source link when available. These records feed both the simulator and the fit recommendation engine.
- Geometry status
- Provisional
- Field records
- 19
- Verified fields
- 0/19
- Linked sources
- 19/19
| Field | Value | Source | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WheelbaseChassis | 1,486 mm | Published manufacturer/manual spec | Provisional | Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified. |
| Ground clearanceChassis | 125 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Seat contact XRider triangle | 669 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Seat contact heightRider triangle | 798 mm | Published manufacturer/manual spec | Provisional | Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified. |
| Seat lengthRider triangle | 290 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Handlebar XRider triangle | 996 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Handlebar heightRider triangle | 998 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Handlebar widthControls | 850 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Foot peg XRider triangle | 951 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Foot peg heightRider triangle | 418 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Passenger seat XPassenger | 520 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Passenger seat heightPassenger | 878 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Passenger peg XPassenger | 713 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Passenger peg heightPassenger | 658 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Seat height minimumAdjustability | 798 mm | Published manufacturer/manual spec | Provisional | Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified. |
| Seat height maximumAdjustability | 798 mm | Published manufacturer/manual spec | Provisional | Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified. |
| Dry weightPhysical | 238 kg | Published manufacturer/manual spec | Provisional | Manually entered from published specs for the live fallback catalog; not independently verified. |
| Front wheel diameterRendering | 600 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
| Rear wheel diameterRendering | 624 mm | Category-based provisional contact geometry | Provisional | Rider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored. |
Bike-level reference: https://www.autoevolution.com/moto/bmw-r-850-rt-1998.html
Does the BMW R 850 RT fit you?
The BMW R 850 RT (1998–1999) lists a 798 mm seat height. In this simplified seat-height model, an inseam around 80 cm is a rough ground-reach reference, not a guarantee of flat-footing. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change foot contact. Enter your measurements above to compare the modeled reach, then confirm it on the motorcycle.
Riding position
The BMW R 850 RT's touring category suggests a relaxed, upright touring position as a modeled starting point. The simulator estimates knee, hip, and elbow angles from the available geometry and your measurements so you can compare the reach to the bars and pegs.
Typical category use
The touring category is commonly associated with long-distance and two-up travel, with a relaxed, weather-protected riding position. Rider Height does not assess handling, performance, or whether this motorcycle is suitable for a particular rider.
Fit figures are planning estimates from the current geometry and simplified model assumptions. They are not safety, compatibility, or purchase advice; confirm fit on the actual motorcycle.
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