BMW F 850 GS versus Moto Guzzi V100
BMW F 850 GS
Adventure
Moto Guzzi V100
Sporttourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 15.499 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
Pros:
- engine with a strong character
- gorgeous V2 sound
- snappy brakes
- good technical equipment
- typical Guzzi feeling goes along
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- Clutch separates a bit sticky at first
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: 1.486 mm
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.210 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 233 kg
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.210 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 233 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: 90° V2 engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.042 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.042 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
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: 115 HP at 8.700 U/Min
Torque: 105 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 362 km
Performance: 115 HP at 8.700 U/Min
Torque: 105 NM bei 6.750 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 362 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:
bridge frame; Motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Kayaba 41mm USD (travel 130mm) Rear suspension:
Kayaba mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R17
Rear tyres: 190/55 R17
bridge frame; Motor supporting (steel) Front suspension:
Kayaba 41mm USD (travel 130mm) Rear suspension:
Kayaba mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70 R17
Rear tyres: 190/55 R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Radial mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo 2-piston caliper (∅ 280 mm) floating mounted
Radial mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo 2-piston caliper (∅ 280 mm) floating mounted
Result
The new V100 from Moto Guzzi is a very well-equipped sports tourer with many strengths and few weaknesses. It is beguilingly beautiful and fortunately has not lost the typical Guzzi character despite all the changes. Guzzi's model policy is understandable: If you like it more puristic, take the V100. If you want the full Tec hut including semi-active Öhlins suspension, smartphone Gedaddel and QuichShifter, opt for the V100S. No matter which version you choose: The V100 owner can expect a great bike with lots of riding fun!The test machine was provided by Moto Italia. Here the Moto Guzzi V100 stands as a demonstrator and is happy about test riders. Then it is best to drive north-west towards Holstein Switzerland - there are a lot of curves here and also the motorway chase over the A20 is possible. At Moto Italia (the name says it all) there are also other Italian beauties from Aprilia, Vespa and Piaggio. Just drop by...
