BMW F 850 GS versus Royal Enfield Himalayan

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Adventure
Much more grown-up and not far from the big boxer sister.
The manufacturer BMW is obviously convinced of its F 850 GS and recommends the machine... "... People for whom no destination is too far and no distance too remote. Experience the world with a companion that is so reliable, robust and powerful that it can even work with your... weiter
BMW F 850 GS
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She's back
Legend has it that Yamaha no longer builds its legendary XT 500, introduced in 1976. Of course, this is nonsense – it's just called something else now, namely Royal Enfield Himalayan. With this revenant of the classic Enduro in travel version, we have... weiter
Royal Enfield Himalayan
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 5.190 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

    Pros:
    • raised seating position
    • good handling on and off-road
    • Wide range of extras and accessories
    • successful appearance
    Pros:
    • Value for money
    • Off-road capability
    • Comfort
    • Equipment
    Cons:
    • Windscreen could be slightly larger
    • Price skyrockets with extras
    • not quite as manoeuvrable
    Cons:
    • Mild brakes
    • Not for performance fetishists

    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: 1.465 mm
    Length :     2.190 mm Height : 1.360 mm
    Seat :     800 mm
    Weight :     199 (max: 365 ) kg

    Engine

    Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
    Displacement: 853 ccm
    Hub: 77 mm
    Hole: 84 mm
    Cooling: wassergekühlt
    Drive: Kette
    Aisles: 6
    Motor design: 1-cylinder 4 stroke in-line engine 1 Cylinder
    Displacement: 411 ccm
    Hub: 86 mm
    Hole: 78 mm
    Cooling: luftgekühlt mit Ölkühler
    Drive: Kette
    Aisles: 5

    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: 127 km/h
    Performance: 24 HP at 6.500 U/Min
    Torque: 32 NM bei 4.250 U/Min
    Tank contents: 15 Litre
    Consumption:     3 l
    Reach:     469 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:
     Half duplex (steel)
    Front suspension:
     Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 200 mm)
    Rear suspension:
     Mono strut (travel 180 mm)
    Rear suspension:
     Progressive central spring leg 5-fold adjustable
    Tyres at the front: 90/90-21 MC 56H
    Rear tyres: 120/90-17 MC 64S

    Brakes

    Front brake
     Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
     Disc (∅ 265 mm)
    Front brake
     Disc brake, two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
     Disc brake, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)

    A bargain

    So what remains? The Royal Enfield is a motorcycle for those who place little value on engine power, but no value at all. They get a handy motorcycle for all decelerated days of the week. And on holiday? It can be long or short, near or far, the Himalayan doesn't care. Whatever it is, she does it in her calm, unexcited way.

    Did we actually mention the price? If not: 4,690 euros with good equipment costs this explorer bike for individualists. A bargain ...

    The test bike was provided by 2radhaus Stadie (Pinneberg near Hamburg).

    Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

    • Price: 4,690
    • Used (2 years old): 3,900€
    • Years of construction: since 2016
    • Availability: scarce
    • Colours: white, grey