2019 BMW F 850 GS Adventure First Look
Rennie Scaysbrook | November 7, 2018
2019 BMW F 850 GS Adventure First Look—The BMW F 850 GS has hardly had an opportunity to get its feet wet in the U.S. market since its release on dealer floors last month, and now we’ve been handed a look at the GS 850 Adventure, essentially the same steed but with more adventuring…
2019 BMW F 850 GS Adventure First Look
We tested the F 850 GS in Moab last week and will have that test for you in a week here at CN, and we can vouch that the new bike is a huge improvement over the old F 800 GS. The 850 GSA uses the same 853cc parallel-twin that pumps out 95 hp and 68 lb-ft of torque, but gets a massive 6.07-gallon gas tank, a different bodywork design, and revised ergonomics, along with a huge range of accessories and factory add-ons like Dynamic ESA and Ride Modes Pro.
2019 BMW F 850 GS Adventure First Look
- Powerful twin-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 853cc and 95 hp at 8250 rpm and 68 lb-ft at 6250 rpm.
- Very powerful, emotional sound due to a crankshaft with 90-degree crankpin offset and 270/450-degree ignition spacing.
- New steel bridge frame for increased robustness and riding precision.
- New upside-down telescopic fork plus aluminum two-sided swinging arm with central spring strut for an even more sensitive response.
- ABS, ASC and the riding modes “Rain” and “Road” as standard.
- Riding modes Pro with ABS Pro and dynamic brake light, DTC and the new riding modes “Dynamic”, “Enduro” and “Enduro Pro” as optional equipment.
- Electronic suspension Dynamic ESA as an optional equipment item.
- New onboard electrical system with more powerful alternator and starter.
- LED headlamp as standard.
- LED daytime riding light and LED additional light as optional equipment.
- Connectivity with multifunctional instrument cluster including 6.5-inch full-color TFT screen and numerous features as an optional equipment feature.
- “Intelligent emergency call” eCall for help as optional equipment.
- Optimized off-road and travel suitability along with improved wind and weather protection.
- Optimized ergonomics, especially for dedicated off-road riding.
- 23-liter fuel tank for ranges up to 550 kilometers and more.
- Enhanced GS Adventure profile due to new design.
- New color along with the two style variants Rallye and Exclusive.
- A range of optional equipment and accessories that is unique in the middle class.
