Motorcycle specifications BMWF 850 GS 2019 Steady progress

With trail riding virtually a BMW philosophy, it's essential for the Bavarian manufacturer to keep the range at a high level. Of course, everyone immediately thinks of the R 1200 GS. But in the shadow of this icon of the road and the trail, another GS, the F 850, has every intention of claiming its share of the ground. And since a certain Honda Africa Twin has seriously established itself in the sector, it was time for theex-800 to raise its game.

and that starts with a completely overhauled engine, ready for a multitude of occasions. BMW has taken a serious look at its parallel twin to make it offer more. With more space in the cylinders, it will be able to set the tone. Displacement has been increased by 55 to 853 cm3. It's equally at home in the F 750 GS and the 850, but obviously, performance isn't at all the same. Here, power reaches 95 hp at 8250 rpm and 9.4 mkg of torque at 6250 rpm. That's 10 hp and almost 1 mkg more than on the previous F 800 GS. Like the 750, this machine will be A2 bridgable.
All these modifications result in a reversal of position for certain peripherals. For example, the secondary drive chain moves to the left and the exhaust migrates to the right. BM made a similar move when its 1200 GS adopted the liquid-cooled boxer. According to Dixit, a muffler on the right-hand side of the grinding wheel prevents burns when the machine is manoeuvred (lifted) on the left-hand side, the side most often used.

the F 850 GS is loaded with electronics, both standard and optional. Let's start with the standard equipment, which includes two Riding Modes (Rain and Road), ASC traction control, ABS, Dynamic brake light (standard since 2019), and a redesigned dashboard.
The appetizers can quickly tempt you. The F 850 GS can be equipped with ESA electronically-adjustable suspension, DTC traction control, a shifter, Pro Riding Modes - which add Enduro, Enduro Pro and Dynamic - Pro ABS active in corners, LED signature headlamp, a call for signature LED headlight, emergency call, Keyless Ride keyless start system, and all-new 6.5-inch color TFT instrument panel. This high-tech screen offers a much more modern display, and can be used to manage music, telephone and vital machine parameters.

the GS's new design, which it shares entirely with its smaller sibling, demonstrates a more assertive approach. The underside, too, is more assertive. The GS abandons its tubular trellis for a new, more rigid steel structure. The fuel tank is relocated to a classic position between the rider and the cockpit; it was located under the seat on the F 800 GS. The chassis geometry of the new GS is more conservative than that of its predecessor. Suspension features a 43 mm inverted fork and monoshock with long suspension travel. With 204 mm at the front and 219 mm at the rear, this bike clearly announces its off-road ambitions. The spoked rims are in the same vein, especially the 21-inch front wheel fitted with a narrow 90/90 front tire.
The seat height has been lowered by 20 mm, for a peak of 860 mm. In terms of weight, however, the F 850 GS has eaten a large chunk of cheese, gaining 12 kilos on the scales.

keen to take control of the mid-size trail segment with off-road capabilities, the BMW F 850 GS improves on many fronts. It relies as much on technology as on its full measure of off-road ability to keep the competition at bay. Not an easy task, as the level of competition has risen considerably in recent years. But there's the blue-and-white crest on the fairing.

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