The BMW F 850 GS Edition 40 Years GS motorcycle specifications include a 853 cc (52.05 cu in) engine, power of 76.4 hp (55.8 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 227 kg (500.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW F 850 GS Edition 40 Years GS 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 51st percentile across BMW models.
About 6% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 50th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 54th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 58th percentile across BMW models.
About 22% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 19th 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.
76.4 hp — more powerful than about 51% of BMW models with power data.
853 cc — larger displacement than about 50% of BMW models.
227 kg — heavier than about 54% of BMW models, or lighter than about 46%.
815 mm — taller than about 58% of BMW models.
15 L — larger than about 19% 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.
2,255
2,193
Close to average.
922
877
5% above average.
1,225
1,199
Close to average.
1,559
1,497
4% above average.
815
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/70-R17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 357 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.337 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 336.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 89.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.09:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2021 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 853 cc (52.05 cu in) |
| Power | 76.4 hp (55.8 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 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. Electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic fork 41mm |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Trail | 126 mm (5.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 110/80-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-R17 |
| Wheels | Cross spoke wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 227 kg (500.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 890 mm (35.0 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,255 mm (88.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 922 mm (36.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,225 mm (48.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,559 mm (61.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.50 L (0.92 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.20 L/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 97.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 |
Performance
| Top speed | 190.0 km/h (118.1 mph) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | Permanent magnet generator 416 W (nominal power) |
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| Lights | LED headlamps |
Other specifications
| Color options | Yellow/Black |
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