BMW F850GS / MotoGeo Review

PUBLISHED May 22, 2018 IN Motorbikes / Reviews /

MotoGeo reviews the all new BMW F850GS after a tough on and off-road test in the Spanish mountains of Andalusia

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The BMW F850GS is all new for 2018!

MotoGeo tests this impressive middle-weight adventure machine in a tough 2-day on-and-off-road ride in the mountainous region of southern Spain.

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Bike: BMW F850GS

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Technical Specifcations
Engine
Type	Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Bore x stroke	84 mm x 77 mm
Capacity	853 cc
Rated output	70 kW (95 hp) at 8,250 rpm
	OE output reduction 35 kW (48 hp) at 6,500 rpm
	OE RON91 unleaded regular fuel: 66 kW (90 hp) at 8,000 rpm
Max. torque	92 Nm at 6,250 rpm
	OE output reduction: 63 Nm at 4,500 rpm
	OE RON91 unleaded regular fuel: 86 Nm at 6,250 rpm
Compression ratio	12.7 : 1
Mixture control / engine management	Electronic injection
Emission standard	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Performance & Fuel Consumption
Maximum speed	over 200 km/h
Consumption w.r.t WMTC for 100km	4.1 l
Fuel type	Unleaded super, minimum octane number 95 (RON)
	OE unleaded regular fuel, minimum octane number 91 (RON)
Electrical System
Alternator	permanent magnetic alternator 416 W (nominal power)
Battery	12 V / 10 Ah, maintenance-free
Power Transmission
Clutch	Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operated
Gearbox	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase
Drive	Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub
Chassis & Brakes
Frame	Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction
Front wheel location / suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Rear wheel location / suspension	Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable
Suspension travel front / rear	204 mm / 219 mm(OE: suspension lowering kit 184 mm / 199 mm)
Wheelbase	1,593 mm
Castor	126 mm
Steering head angle	62°
Wheels	Cross spoke wheels
Rim, front	2.15 x 21"
Rim, rear	4.25 x 17"
Tyres, front	90/90 21
Tyres, rear	150/70 R17
Brake, front	Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 305 mm, double-piston floating caliper
Brake, rear	Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS (disengageable)
Dimensions & Weights
Length	2,305 mm
Width (incl. mirrors)	922 mm
Height (excl. mirrors)	1,356 mm
Seat height, unladen weight	860 mm (OE suspension lowering kit: 815 mm, OE low seat: 835 mm, OE comfort seat: 875 mm, OA rallye seat: 890 mm)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight	1,910 mm (OE suspension lowering kit: 1,830 mm, OE low seat: 1,870 mm, OE comfort seat: 1,950 mm, OA rallye seat: 1,980 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1)	229 kg
Permitted total weight	445 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)	216 kg
Usable tank volume	15 l
Reserve	approx. 3.5 l

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