BMW Motorrad has unveiled a new variant of its middleweight adventure tourer, F 850 GS.
Christened as the F 850 GS Adventure, the motorcycle packs increased off-road
competence and outstanding long-distance qualities over the already potent F
850 GS.
Power comes from the 853cc liquid-cooled,
four-stroke, in-line two-cylinder engine with four valves per cylinder, two
overhead camshafts and dry sump lubrication. The motor is tuned to deliver the
same performance numbers as the standard F850 GS. Thus, the Adventure badge
model continues to draw 95 hp of maximum power at 8,250 rpm and 92 Nm of peak
torque at 6,250 rpm.
To achieve an appealing exhaust note, the engine’s
crankshaft comes with a 90-degree crankpin offset and 270/450 degree ignition
spacing. Power is transferred to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox. "Road" and
"Rain" riding modes, along with BMW Motorrad ABS and ASC (automatic
stability control) are available as standard. The motorcycle can be fitted with
optional equipment, such as “Pro” riding modes and in turn the additional
“Dynamic”, “Enduro” and “Enduro Pro” riding modes as well as the DTC dynamic
traction control and banking capable (cornering) ABS Pro.
The bridge frame of the new F 850 GS Adventure
integrates the 2-cylinder in-line engine as a co-supporting element. The fuel
tank has been placed in the classic position between the seat and the steering
head, for optimised packaging and an improved centre of gravity. With the
23-litre fuel tank, the F 850 GS is claimed to permit a range of 550
km. The range can be further extended in combination with the model’s
low fuel consumption.
The F 850 GS Adventure comes with a larger
windshield (two stages adjustable), hand protectors, wide enduro footrests,
adjustable shift and foot brake levers as well as engine protection bars and a
stainless steel luggage as standard. In addition to the basic version, the new
F 850 GS Adventure is available in Exclusive and Rallye style variations.
Tubeless wire-spoke wheels have been retained from the standard F 850 GS.
The motorcycle can be customised with a long list of
optional accessories that are offered by BMW Motorrad. Dynamic, Enduro and
Enduro Pro riding modes as well as the dynamic traction control and banking
capable (cornering) ABS Pro are also available as an option.
Optional accessories include different seat heights,
the case holder for the aluminium cases and trim panels, the new full LED
headlight as well as the LED additional headlight, and Connectivity equipment
with 6.5-inch full-colour TFT display or the intelligent emergency eCall.