BMWR 850 C 1997 - 1998

　　In 1998, BMW Motorrad presented the R 850 C as the little sister of the R 1200 C. In other departments, the model was identical to its bigger sister, except for the 848cc engine borrowed from the R 850 R motorcycle.

　　For a more favorable insurance rating, the engineers tuned the engine in such a way that the power output of 70 hp was reduced to 50 hp.

　　Both the R 850 C and its bigger sister shared the newly developed chassis, which had an extended wheelbase and a typical flat steering angle of the telescopic fork with the polished Telelever trailing arm.

　　Despite the R 850 C and its bigger sister being identical, and the only visual difference was the R 850 C badge on the fuel tank, it never approached the sales figures as its sister, so the R 850 C was removed from the product range in 2001.

　　The 848cc flat-twin engine that powered the little model had a power output of 50 hp at 5,250 rpm and 71 Nm (52 lb-ft) of torque available at 4,750 rpm and dragged the bike to a top speed of 155 kph (95 mph).

　　The 1998 BMW R 850 C came with standard features such as dual 305 mm disc brakes on the front coupled to a single 285 mm rear disc, a two-piece dual seat, a chromed dual exhaust system, an analog instrumentation panel, pulled-back ape-hanger handlebars, wire-spoked wheels, and a wide rear tire.