BMW F 850 GS Adventure: A Dual Sport Bike for Long Distances

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₹ 13.75 Lakh

Key Highlights

Displacement

853 cc
Mileage

24 kmpl
Top Speed

197 Kmph
Kerb Weight

229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity

23 litres
Seat Height

875 mm

Full Specification for BMW F 850 GS Adventure

Latest on BMW F 850 GS Adventure

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure Pro variant is available in India with the Style Rallye or Triple Black Package.
There is an upgrade in the motorbike regarding its graphics and paint. The bike also gets equipped with several riding modes.
The new model has Kalamata Metallic Matt and Rallye Style paintwork. It is also available in Style Triple Black in an aggressive Black Storm Metallic colour scheme.

Introduction of BMW F 850 GS Adventure

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure is engineered for the riders set for their adventure, whether on or off-road. It is for the globetrotters who are always ready to set on a lengthy excursion. Its powerful engine and versatile chassis are a great dual sport motorbike in its category.

Due to its outstanding features, it can cover long miles without any difficulties. The motorbike is designed to conquer and explore unknown landscapes, and this robust and uncompromising bike is equipped with several modern technical features.

Due to its unique ergonomics, pro-riding modes, LED lights, and suspension lowering, this bike is helpful for a long, fantastic adventure. The ability to customise the bike with the help of optional accessories and upgrades succeeds in coming off as a versatile bike. This bike is designed for long distances and rugged terrains.

What's New in the Latest Model of BMW F 850 GS Adventure?

The new model has a new paint job. It has Kalamata Metallic Matt and Rallye Style paintwork. It is also available in Style Triple Black in an aggressive Black Storm Metallic colour scheme.
It has several riding modes to cater to the riders’ needs. Such as Rain and Riding mode. Dynamic and Enduro Riding modes Pro, DTC dynamic traction control, and ABS Pro with banking capability are also available.

Highlights of BMW F 850 GS Adventure

Design of BMW F 850 GS Adventure

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a bridge-type frame and is made up of a steel shell, and it has a heavier subframe, and most of its weight is concentrated on its initial half. The F 850 GS Adventure’s ergonomic features encourage extremely extensive world travel.

Various alternative rider seats and heights are available to match the rider’s size. Enduro footrests, a high and tapered aluminium handlebar, adjustable shift, clutch, brake levers, and other amenities are all included as standard equipment. It is undoubtedly advantageous while riding off-road, especially for heavier riders.

It has Kalamata Metallic Matt and Rallye Style paintwork, and it is also available in Style Triple Black in an aggressive Black Storm Metallic colour scheme. The F 850 GS Adventure’s passion for adventure is nicely complemented by Black Storm Metallic 2, which draws attention to the bike’s lines.

In Rallye style, the gold anodised rims, gold fork stand tubes, and paintwork in Kalamata metallic matt with large, vibrant tapes highlight its sturdy structure and ensure its athletic look.

Colour and a Variant of BMW F 850 GS Adventure

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure is available in two colours:

Style Triple Black
Rallye

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure is available in one variant:

F 850 GS Adventure Pro

Engine of BMW F 850 GS Adventure

It has a powerful engine to fulfil the potent combination of on and off-road riding capabilities. BMW F 850 GS Adventure get powered by the 853 ccs inline,two-cylinder, water-cooled, four-stroke engine, which can generate a maximum torque of 92 Nm @ 6250 rpm and max power at 93.8 bhp @ 8250 rpm.

It has two overhead camshafts and is equipped with semi-dry sump lubrication.

Features of BMW F 850 GS Adventure

It has an adjustable handbrake and clutch lever for a reliable journey, providing a seamless transition. It has a bright LED headlight that provides a clear view of the streets or the path. It is equipped with durable engine guards for the rider’s safety and the engine’s protection.

It has an adjustable footbrake and gear shift lever, which helps the motorbike increase its performance and gives the rider better control.

It is equipped with the latest technology to make long journeys comfortable. It features a TFT Display, USB Charging port, BMW Motorrad Connected, DTC, adjustable windshield and ABS pro.

Transmission, Suspension, and Brakes of BMW F 850 GS Adventure

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a six-speed transmission speed and a Multiple-disc wet clutch(anti-hopping) that is mechanically operated. It also has an endless O-ring chain with shock damping in the rear wheel hub.

The front suspension system has a 43 mm upside-down fork. The rear suspension system, which is rebound-stage damping adjustable, has an aluminium stereo swing arm directly hinged WAD central strut. It is spring based and hydraulically adjustable.

Regarding the braking system, the front brakes of the BMW F 850 GS Adventure consist of a double disc brake with floating brake discs and a 305 mm disc with twin-piston floating callipers.

On the other hand, it has a single 265 mm disc brake for the rear brakes. It is a single-piston floating calliper, and its thick discs and huge reservoir capacity have increased fade resistance.

Pros and Cons of BMW F 850 GS Adventure

Pros

Variety of Seat Heights
Extra Large Tank
Comfortable ride on both on and off-road riding
Wider Windscreen
Suitable for Long Journeys
Reliable Throttle Response
Powerful Brakes

Cons

Comparatively more expensive than its competitors
Expensive Maintenance
Slightly Heavier
Lack of Adjustability

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Specifications & Features

Power & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol
Max Power

92.5 bhp @ 8,250 rpm
Max Torque

92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Emission Standard

BS-VI
Displacement

853 cc
Cylinders

2
Bore

84 mm
Stroke

77 mm
Valves Per Cylinder

4
Compression Ratio

12.7 : 1
Ignition

--
Spark Plugs

--
Cooling System

Liquid Cooled
Transmission

6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type

Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern

--
Clutch

--
Fuel Delivery System

Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity

23 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity

3.5 litres
Riding Range

--
Mileage - ARAI

24 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported

--
Top Speed

197 Kmph
Engine Type

Water-cooled 4-Stroke In-line Two-cylinder Engine, Four Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts, Dry Sump Lubrication

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Braking System

Switchable ABS
Front Brake Type

Disc
Front Brake Size

305 mm
Rear Brake Type

Disc
Rear Brake Size

265 mm
Calliper Type

Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston
Wheel Type

Spoke
Front Wheel Size

21 inch
Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
Front Tyre Size

90/90 21
Rear Tyre Size

150/70 R17
Tyre Type

Tubeless
Radial Tyres

Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)

--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

--
Front Suspension

Upside-Down Telescopic Fork, Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension

Cast aluminium Dual Swing Arm, Central WAD Spring Strut, Spring Pre-Load Hydraulically Adjustable, ReboundDamping Adjustable

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight

229 kg
Overall Length

2,305 mm
Overall Width

922 mm
Overall Height

1,356 mm
Wheelbase

1,593 mm
Ground Clearance

--
Seat Height

875 mm
Chassis Type

Bridge Type Frame

Manufacturer Warranty

Standard Warranty (Year)

--
Standard Warranty (Kilometers)

--

Features

Odometer

Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)

--
Mobile App Connectivity

--
GPS & Navigation

Yes
USB charging port

Yes
Front storage box

--
Under seat storage

--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)

--
Speedometer

Digital
Fuel Guage

Yes
Tachometer

Digital
Stand Alarm

Yes
Stepped Seat

Yes
No. of Tripmeters

2
Tripmeter Type

Digital
Low Fuel Indicator

Yes
Low Oil Indicator

Yes
Low Battery Indicator

Yes
Pillion Backrest

No
Pillion Grabrail

Yes
Pillion Seat

Yes
Pillion Footrest

Yes
Digital Fuel Guage

Yes
Start Type

Electric Start
Shift Light

Yes
Killswitch

Yes
Clock

Yes
Battery

12 V / 10 Ah, Maintenance Free
Headlight Type

LED
Brake/Tail Light

LED
Turn Signal

LED
Pass Light

Yes
Additional features

ABS Pro, Revolution Counter, On-board Computer, Dynamic ESA

Expert Reviews

After upgrading features, the motorbike has become cheaper than its previous models.
The engine of the bike is commendable. Also, its midrange performance is excellent. The cycle’s throttle response and suspension system are reliable for off-riding adventures.
Due to the different modes present in this bike, it is comparatively easier to travel across rugged terrains. The bike’s damping is continually adjusted to the landscape while the dynamic ESA firms the preload.
This bike is designed for long distances and rough terrains. It has all those features expected from a middleweight adventure bike.
The hydraulic suspension absorbs bumps and improves rider comfort and control over rugged terrain. These options are set up for comfortable trail riding.

Top 3 Competitors of BMW F 850 GS Adventure

BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs Triumph Tiger 900

Price

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure’s starting price of around 13.75 lakhs, but the Triumph Tiger 900‘s starting price is 13.70 lakhs which is less expensive.

Colour

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure has two colour options: Style Triple Black and Rallye.

The Triumph Tiger 900 is available in nine colours that are Pure White(GT), Sapphire Black, Korosi Red, Pure White (Rally), Sapphire Black(Rally), Matt Khaki Green(Rally), Pure White(Rally Pro), Sapphire Black(Rally), Matt Khaki Green(Rally Pro).

Engine

BMW F 850 GS Adventure get powered by the 853 ccs inline,two-cylinder, water-cooled, four-stroke engine, which can generate a maximum torque of 92 Nm @ 6250 rpm and max power at 93.8 bhp @ 8250 rpm.

The Triumph Tiger 900 gets powered by the 900 ccs inline,three-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine, which can generate a maximum torque of 87 Nm @ 7250 rpm and max power at 93.9 bhp @ 8750 rpm.

Fuel

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure’s fuel tank has a maximum capacity of 23 litres of holding fuel, compared to the Triumph Tiger 900’s 20 litres.

Top Speed

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a top speed of 197 km/h, whereas the maximum speed of the Triumph Tiger 900 can go up to 202 km/h.

Variant

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure has only one variant present: F 850 GS Adventure Pro. In contrast, the Triumph Tiger 900 is available in three variants: the Tiger 900 GT, the Tiger 900 Rally and the Tiger 900 Rally Pro.

BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs BMW F 900 XR

Price

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure’s starting price of around 13.75 lakhs, but the BMW F 900 XR’s starting price is 12.55 lakhs which is less expensive.

Colour

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure has two colour options: Style Triple Black and Rallye. At the same time, the BMW F 900 XR is just available in one colour, Racing red.

Engine

BMW F 850 GS Adventure get powered by the 853 ccs inline,two-cylinder, water-cooled, four-stroke engine, which can generate a maximum torque of 92 Nm @ 6250 rpm and max power at 93.8 bhp @ 8250 rpm.

The BMW F 900 XR get powered by the 895 ccs inline,two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, which can generate a maximum torque of 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm and max power at 103.2 bhp @ 8500 rpm.

Fuel

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure’s fuel tank has a maximum capacity of 23 litres of holding fuel, compared to the BMW F 900 XR’s 15.5 litres.

Top Speed

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a top speed of 197 km/h compared to the BMW F 900 XR’s top speed of above 200 km/h.

Variant

Both motorbikes have one variant present. For BMW F 850 GS Adventure, the variant is F 850 GS Adventure Pro and for BMW F 900 XR variant is F 900 XR Pro.

BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs Triumph Tiger 850 Sport

Price

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure’s starting price is 13.75 lakhs, but the Triumph Tiger 850 Sport’s starting price is 11.95 lakhs which is less expensive.

Colour

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure has two colour options: Style Triple Black and Rallye. The same goes for Triumph Tiger 850 Sport is also available in two colours that are Graphite and Caspian Blue, and Graphite and Diablo Red.

Engine

BMW F 850 GS Adventure get powered by the 853 ccs inline,two-cylinder, water-cooled, four-stroke engine, which can generate a maximum torque of 92 Nm @ 6250 rpm and max power at 93.8 bhp @ 8250 rpm.

The Triumph Tiger 850 Sport gets powered by the 888 ccs liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline, three-cylinder engine, which can generate a maximum torque of 82 Nm @ 6500 rpm and max power at 84 bhp @ 8500 rpm.

Fuel

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure’s fuel tank has a maximum capacity of 23 litres of holding fuel, compared to the Triumph Tiger 850 Sport’s 20 litres.

Top Speed

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a top speed of 197 km/h, whereas it is estimated that the maximum speed of the Triumph Tiger 850 Sport can go up to 210 km/hr.

Variant

Both motorbikes have one variant present. The BMW F 850 GS Adventure variant is F 850 GS Adventure Pro, and the Triumph Tiger 850 Sport variant is Tiger 850 Sport Standard.

Compare of BMW F 850 GS Adventure

Model
Price
Displacement
Max Torque
Max Power
Fuel Type
Fuel Tank Capacity
Cooling System
Kerb Weight
Front Tyre Size
Rear Tyre Size
Mileage
Wheel Type
Front Brake Type
Rear Brake Type
Engine Type

BMW F 850 GS Adventure
Rs 13.75 Lakh

Rs 13.75 Lakh

Rs 13.75 Lakh

Rs 13.75 Lakh

Rs 13.75 Lakh

Rs 13.75 Lakh
853 cc
92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
92.5 bhp @ 8,250 rpm
Petrol
23 litres
Liquid Cooled
229 kg
90/90 21
150/70 R17
24 kmpl
Spoke
Disc
Disc
Water-cooled 4-Stroke In-line Two-cylinder Engine, Four Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts, Dry Sump Lubrication

Triumph Tiger 900
Rs 13.70 Lakh

Rs 13.70 Lakh

Rs 13.70 Lakh

Rs 13.70 Lakh

Rs 13.70 Lakh

Rs 13.70 Lakh
888 cc
87 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
93.9 bhp @ 8,750 rpm
Petrol
20 litres
Liquid Cooled
194 kg
100/90 - 19
150/70 - R17
23.55 kmpl
Alloy
Disc
Disc
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
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Triumph Tiger 850 Sport
Rs 11.95 Lakh

Rs 11.95 Lakh

Rs 11.95 Lakh

Rs 11.95 Lakh

Rs 11.95 Lakh

Rs 11.95 Lakh
888 cc
82 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
84 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Petrol
20 litres
Liquid Cooled
192 kg
100/90 - 19
150/70 - R17
19 kmpl
Alloy
Disc
Disc
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
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Conclusion

As the motto of the motorbike goes to being powerful, persistent and ready to do anything, it fulfils these factors. The BMW F 850 GS Adventure is equipped to handle whatever trail you follow, all thanks to its off-road capabilities. With its powerful engine, the rider gets unrestricted freedom to ride.

Its reliable features and versatile ergonomics set the mood for an adventure into the unknown. Be it asphalt surface or off-road riding, it can prove to be your friend along your journey. Its new standard features and abundant optional equipment can easily be customised according to one’s needs. Built for long trips and adventure into challenging terrain, this dual sport motorbike—BMW F 850 GS Adventure, is a travel buddy that provokes curiosity.

FAQs

What is the top speed the BMW F 850 GS Adventure can achieve?

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure can achieve a top speed of 197 km/hr.

What is the price range of the BMW F 850 GS Adventure?

The pricing of the BMW F 850 GS Adventure starts from 13,75,000 Indian Rupees.

Which is better: BMW F 850 GS Adventure or BMW F 900 XR?

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure's starting price is 13,75,000 Indian Rupees, but the BMW F 900 XR starting price is 12,55,000 Indian Rupees which is less expensive. BMW F 850 GS Adventure has an 853 cc, inline,two-cylinder, four-stroke, water-cooled engine, while the BMW F 900 XR has an 895 cc, two-cylinder, four-stroke engine.

What are the engine specifications for BMW F 850 GS Adventure?

BMW F 850 GS Adventure get powered by the 853 ccs inline,two-cylinder, water-cooled, four-stroke engine, which can generate a maximum torque of 92 Nm @ 6250 rpm and max power at 93.8 bhp @ 8250 rpm.