Bmw F 900 Xr vs Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw F 900 Xr vs Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure. Bmw F 900 Xr: 105 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 219 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 900 Xr
Bmw F 850 Gs Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
92 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
219 kg
244 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,500 rpm
95 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
219 kg (wet/curb weight)
244 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 900 Xr
7.8/10
"A genuinely accomplished all-rounder that rewards patient used buyers."
Pros
+Excellent all-day ergonomics
+Strong low-down torque
+Premium TFT display
Cons
−Rear suspension softens early
−Fork seals leak prematurely
−Dealer servicing costs sting
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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