BMW F 850 GS versus BMW F 900 XR

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
BMW

BMW F 900 XR

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 12.100 €
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Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • Powerful engine
  • Processing
  • Fitness to travel
  • Comfort
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • Expensive extras

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length :
2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat :
860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight :
229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.521 mm
Length :
2.160 mm Height : 1.320 mm
Seat :
825 mm
Weight :
219 (max: 438 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
341 km
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 16 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
369 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
170 (travel 172 mm)
Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 172 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper ( 265 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

All in all, the same-parts adventure was all about. She comes around the corner with this trusting attitude, which does not substride even when they get closer. You just have to want to afford it and, above all, you have to be able to do it. If that is the case, it will lead the way in the middle class.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann and Söhne in Pinneberg.

Price / Colours / Year of Construction

  • Price: 11.400€
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Colours: red, white, gold