Starting from £11,750

F 850 GS Adventure

BMW Motorrad F850 GS Adventure

Your Journey is the Destination. The new BMW F850 GS Adventure is built for your challenges. 

Rough routes, adverse conditions and the most remote destinations are no problem for the queen of travel enduros. With the increase in capacity to 1254 ccm and 100 kW (136 hp), you have even more power for wilderness, desert or country road. In addition to the increased performance, the engine also works more efficiently and gives you the endurance you need in order to reach the next stage finish. The variable camshaft control BMW ShiftCam is an entirely new technology – it offers you sovereignty in every engine speed range and gives the Boxer engine an unprecedented culture.

No matter what adventure drives you, the BMW F 850 GS Adventure is ready to go with you.

BMW Motorrad F850 GS Adventure

Highlights for true globetrotters

Ready for a journey into the unknown: On asphalt or off road, the F 850 GS Adventure overcomes every surface. Its new standard features and extensive optional equipment give you the opportunity to individualise this GS however you see fit.

A good feeling – on every kilometre

This GS is ready for every terrain you want to cross with it. The standard engine protection bar and engine bar make it robust without limiting your freedom while riding.

If you are planning a longer trip, simply increase your storage space using the aluminium case and topcase.

Power for every off-road challenge

This bike wants to get out into the world:  The powerful, newly developed parallel twin engine with 70 kW (95 hp) gives you and your thirst for discovery the right drive. The new engine concept will impress you with its powerful sound, strong performance of 70 KW (95 hp) at 8,250 rpm and smooth running – with a moderate consumption of 4.2 l per 100 km (according to WMTC). With a torque of 92 Nm at 6,250 rpm, this dual-sport motorcycle has enough power for any off-road challenge – wherever you want to take it.

Technical Specification

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 
SA power reduction 63 Nm at 4,500 rpm

SA ROZ91 Normal unleaded petrol: 86 Nm at 6,250 rpm 

Compression ratio 12.7 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic injection
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed 197 km/h
CO2 emission based on WMTC 99 g/km
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 steel frame in shell construction
Front wheel location / suspension Upside-Down fork Ø 43 mm
Rear wheel location / suspension Aluminium, stereo swing-arm, directly hinged WAD central strut, spring-based hydraulically adjustable, rebound-stage damping adjustable
Suspension travel front / rear 230 mm / 215 mm (SA low-slung 210 mm / 195 mm)
Wheelbase 1.593 mm
Castor 124.6 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 R 17
Tyres, rear 150/70 R 17
Brake, front Double disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 305 mm, 2-piston floating calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating calliper
ABS BMW Motorrad ABS (switchable)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen 875 mm (SA low-slung: 815 mm, SA double seat low: 835 mm, SA double seat: 860 mm, SZ rally seat: 890 mm) 
Rider step length, unladen 1,950 mm (SA lowering: 1,830 mm, SA double low seat: 1,870 mm, SA double seat 1,910mm, SZ rally seat: 1,980 mm)
Usable tank capacity 23 l 
of which reserve approx. 3.5 l  
Length 2.300 mm 
Height (excluding mirrors) 1,437 mm 
Width (including mirrors) 939 mm 
Unladen weight, fully fuelled/road-ready

244 kg ¹

Max. permitted weight 455 kg 
Max. load (with standard equipment) 211 kg
¹ According to directive VO (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.

Special Features

A good feeling – on every kilometre

This GS is ready for every terrain you want to cross with it.

Power for every off-road challenge

This bike wants to get out into the world

Your adventure – your style

The striking side cladding and typical GS flyline define the F 850 GS Adventure.

Models

F 850 GS Adventure
F 850 GS Adventure
  • Riding Modes Rain and Road
  • ABS Pro
  • LED Headlight (Low/ High beam Headlight)
F 850 GS Adventure TE
F 850 GS Adventure TE
Includes base model specification plus:
  • Gearshift Assist Pro
  • Pannier Fastenings for Aluminium Panniers
F 850 GS Adventure
F 850 GS Adventure
  • Riding Modes Rain and Road
  • ABS Pro
  • LED Headlight (Low/ High beam Headlight)
F 850 GS Adventure TE
F 850 GS Adventure TE
Includes base model specification plus:
  • Gearshift Assist Pro
  • Pannier Fastenings for Aluminium Panniers