BMW F 850 GS versus Zero DSR/X

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
Zero

Zero DSR/X

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 26.550 €
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Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • Achievement!
  • Seating and driving comfort
  • Fully adjustable chassis
  • good brakes
  • technical assistance systems
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • Price
  • Reach

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: 1.525 mm
Seat :
828 mm
Weight :
247 (max: 499 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Z-Force 75-10X, AC motor
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Zahnriemen
Aisles: 1

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: 180 km/h
Performance: 100 HP at 3.650 U/Min
Torque: 225 NM bei 0 U/Min
Reach:
172 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
Front suspension:
Showa 47 mm cartridge fork (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
Piggy back reservoir shock absorber with adjustable tool-less spring preload, compression and rebound damping (travel 190 mm)
Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, radially mounted brake caliper with 4 pistons from J-Juan with radial master cylinder ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, floating caliper brake from J-Juan ( 265 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Clearly: The Zero DSR/X offers a lot of driving pleasure! It is a good bike with good components and full performance. Unfortunately, not much has changed in terms of range and charging power compared to the previous Zeros - and so the question remains, especially with an adventure bike, for whom such a machine is suitable or for what. Nevertheless, electric motorcycles already have a special appeal, even if many bikers have nothing to do with it (yet). To be able to glide silently through the area and leave every Porsche at home - and without emissions - that's something.
 
The test bike was kindly provided by Tecius & Reimers for this test. There you will find a lot of Zeros to try out. Dare to do so, this will really put you in a good mood! And for city dwellers who need a two-wheeler especially for the way to work and perhaps have a B.196 certificate, the small Zeros are ideal! Let Joachim advise you, he knows...

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 26.550€
  • Availability: from 11/2022
  • Colours: green, white