Bmw R 1150 Gs vs Bmw R 850 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1150 Gs vs Bmw R 850 Gs. Bmw R 1150 Gs: 85 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bmw R 850 Gs: 70 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1150 Gs
Bmw R 850 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
85 hp
70 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
74 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
215 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
85 hp @ 6,750 rpm
70 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.0–6.0 L/100km (approx. 17–20 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1150 Gs
7.8/10
"The original adventure benchmark still earns its reputation today."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Massive low-down torque
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Final drive rebuilds are expensive
−Heavy in slow manoeuvres
−ABS pump failures common
Bmw R 850 Gs
7.5/10
"Trustworthy adventure workhorse if you check the splines first."
Pros
+Bulletproof oilhead engine
+Surprisingly capable off-road
+Massive parts availability
Cons
−Final drive spline failure risk
−Frequent valve clearance needed
−Early ABS reliability concerns
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