Bmw F 850 Gs vs Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw F 850 Gs vs Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure. Bmw F 850 Gs: 95 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure: 95 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 244 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 850 Gs
Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
92 Nm
92 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
244 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,250 rpm
95 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
244 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure
8.0/10
"A genuinely capable adventure bike that earns its premium used price."
Pros
+Strong low-down torque delivery
+Excellent long-distance comfort
+Quality suspension hardware
Cons
−TFT screen moisture issues
−Pricey BMW dealer servicing
−Heavy for serious off-road
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