BMW F 850 GS versus Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Reise-Enduro
Suzuki

Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE

Reise-Enduro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2023 bis 2025~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 11.500 €
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Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:

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: 1.570 mm
Length :
2.345 mm Height : 1.310 mm
Seat :
855 mm until : 885 mm
Weight :
230 (max: 430 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 776 ccm
Hub: 70 mm
Hole: 84 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
Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Performance: 84 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 78 NM bei 6.800 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
455 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:
Bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
SHOWA Upside-Down Telescopic Fork (Travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono-Link central shock absorber with progressive linkage (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 - 21 54H
Rear tyres: 150/70 R 17 69H

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, 2-piston floating caliper ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston floating caliper ( 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

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Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 11.500€
  • Availability: from 04/2023
  • Colors: yellow, gray, black