Bmw R 850 Gs vs Cfmoto 800mt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 850 Gs vs Cfmoto 800mt. 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. Cfmoto 800mt: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 850 Gs
Cfmoto 800mt
Horsepower (hp)
70 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
218 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
70 hp @ 6,500 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
218 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.0 L/100km (approx. 17–20 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Cfmoto 800mt
7.5/10
"Exceptional used value if a dealer lives nearby."
Pros
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Premium electronics, budget price
+Semi-active suspension actually works
Cons
−Parts availability still patchy
−Snatchy low-speed throttle response
−Dealer network remains thin
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