The BMW F 850 GS Adventure motorcycle specifications include a 853 cc (52.05 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 244 kg (537.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2019 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW F 850 GS Adventure compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 6% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 50th percentile across BMW models.
About 8% heavier than the BMW database average. Around the 74th percentile across BMW models.
About 8% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 91st percentile across BMW models.
About 20% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 78th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
853 cc — larger displacement than about 50% of BMW models.
244 kg — heavier than about 74% of BMW models, or lighter than about 26%.
875 mm — taller than about 91% of BMW models.
23 L — larger than about 78% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,300
2,193
5% above average.
939
877
7% above average.
1,437
1,199
20% above average.
1,593
1,497
6% above average.
875
809
8% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/70-R17 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 561 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.09:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 853 cc (52.05 cu in) |
| Torque | 92.0 Nm (9.4 kgf-m or 67.9 ft.lbs) @ 6,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 84.0 x 77 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Bridge-type steel frame in shell construction |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 215 mm (8.5 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Trail | 126 mm (5.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-R17 |
| Wheels | Cross spoke wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 244 kg (537.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 875 mm (34.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,300 mm (90.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 939 mm (37.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,437 mm (56.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,593 mm (62.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 23.00 L (6.08 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.50 L (0.92 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.10 L/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 95.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 |
Performance
| Top speed | 197.0 km/h (122.4 mph) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Lights | LED headlamps |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Rallye Style, Exclusive Style, Ice Grey |
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| Comments | BMW Motorrad ABS (can be switched off) |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.