BMW F 850 GS versus BMW R 1300 GS
BMW F 850 GS
Reise-Enduro
BMW R 1300 GS
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2023 bis 2025~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 19.690 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
Pros:
- Insane engine with steam in all speed ranges
- good-natured and precise handling
- Manoeuvrable and easy-to-handle machine
- Very high level of comfort for driver and front passenger
- Top-of-the-line full-integral brake
- Very good standard equipment
- very good wind protection
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- QuickShifter and gearbox a bit hard
- neither Apple CarPlay, nor Android Auto, nor full-map navigation
- Operation requires training time
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
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.518 mm
Length : 2.212 mm Height : 1.406 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 237 (max: 465 ) kg
Length : 2.212 mm Height : 1.406 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 237 (max: 465 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.300 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.300 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 107 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kardan
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
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: 220 km/h
Performance: 145 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 149 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 400 km
Performance: 145 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 149 NM bei 6.500 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 400 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
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:
Two-part frame concept (steel) Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilt decoupling via flex element, central shock absorber (travel 190 mm) Rear suspension:
central WAD shock absorber, spring preload infinitely adjustable (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17
Two-part frame concept (steel) Front suspension:
BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilt decoupling via flex element, central shock absorber (travel 190 mm) Rear suspension:
central WAD shock absorber, spring preload infinitely adjustable (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R19
Rear tyres: 170/60 R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake, semi-floating discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 285 mm)
Double disc brake, semi-floating discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 285 mm)
Bottom line - check your account balance.
The new GS really is a successful adventure bike. It can do almost everything - and really well. You have to look for points of criticism with a magnifying glass and even die-hard BMW critics have to admit after a test drive: Unfortunately awesome! The price, which seems high at first glance, is thus put into perspective very quickly. And it is put into perspective even further when you compare the new R1300 GS with the competition , which are not necessarily cheaper either.The test machine was kindly made available to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Neumünster . There you will find several 1300cc GS in the exhibition and of course you are also cordially invited to a test drive. ATTENTION, WARNING: This could be an expensive afternoon...
