Bmw F 800 Gs vs Bmw F 850 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 800 Gs
Bmw F 850 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
85 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
92 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
229 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
85 hp @ 7,500 rpm
95 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 800 Gs
7.8/10
"The honest adventurer's BMW — less ego, more actual riding."
Pros
+Lightweight for adventure class
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
−Short fuel range disappoints
−Tall seat excludes shorter riders
−Pre-2013 suspension feels vague
Bmw F 850 Gs
8.0/10
"A brilliant all-rounder that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Confidence-inspiring handling everywhere
+Strong reliable parallel-twin engine
+Excellent wind protection stock
Cons
−Pre-2020 sprag clutch issues
−TFT screen scratches easily
−Wet-climate connector corrosion