BMW is ready to launch the F 850 GS Adventure globally, like how
it offers the R 1200 GS Adventure as well. In fact, BMW Motorrad has also filed
the necessary paperwork with the Environmental Protection Agency in USA, for
trademarking the name 'BMW F 850 GS Adventure' as a 2019 model.
The new F 850 GS Adventure will get more
kit as well, which will make it properly hard-core. Additional equipment
includes a stronger bash-plate, crash protection, a larger fuel tank and a
bigger windscreen as well. Also, there will auxiliary lights as well along with
aluminium luggage panniers. Reports suggest that the F 850 GS Adventure will
also weigh up to 15 kg heavier than the standard 850 with a total kerb weight
of 244 kg.
BMW will use the same parallel-twin engine on the F
850 GS Adventure as on the standard model which makes 95 bhp and 92 Nm of peak
torque. The Adventure will also be wider and taller than the regular model,
which could mean more suspension travel as well.
The rivals of the BMW F 850 GS Adventure will be the
new-generation Triumph Tiger 800 XCa along with the Honda Africa Twin Adventure
globally. Expect the motorcycle to be showcased at this year's EICMA Show or
Intermot.
