BMW F 850 GS versus Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
BMW F 850 GS
Adventure
Husqvarna Svartpilen 125
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 5.499 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
Pros:
- striking design
- high-quality design
- Two driving modes
- good chassis, good brakes
- LED lighting complete
- adult appearance
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- a bit difficult for a 125cc
- not exactly a bargain
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: 1.357 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 151 kg
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 151 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: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 47 mm
Hole: 58 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 125 ccm
Hub: 47 mm
Hole: 58 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: 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
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: 118 km/h
Performance: 15 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 13 NM bei 7.500 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 2 l
Reach: 542 km
Performance: 15 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 13 NM bei 7.500 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 2 l
Reach: 542 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:
Tubular space frame, powder-coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70-R17
Rear tyres: 150/60-R17
Tubular space frame, powder-coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP APEX 43 (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 110/70-R17
Rear tyres: 150/60-R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
ByBre, four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
ByBre, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
ByBre, four-piston radial fixed caliper, brake disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
ByBre, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
Motorcycling is fun - this also applies if you are traveling with a Husqvarna Svartpilen 125. Of course, you won't set acceleration records with 15 hp, but due to the adult chassis and the streetfigher-like seating position, you have a lot of fun with the husky on the country road. On the other hand, we prefer to forget the motorway very quickly, but it is simply not fast enough.The test bike was kindly provided by Heller & Soltau from St. Michaelisdonn. There she stands as a demonstrator and waits for a lot of test drivers. Go for it, it's really fun!
