It's the newest addition to the middle-class GS family touted as ideal for adventure seekers. No price has been announced yet for the bike which succeeds the F 800 GS.
Compared to the F800 GS, the F 850 GS is heavily revised and boasts a more masculine design. It retains the iconic asymmetric headlight and the GS-typical flyline. The flyline emanates from the front GS “beak” (upper wheel cover) over and past the fuel tank and seat bench, to the much slimmer rear.
For improved offroad capability, BMW Motorrad erased inconvenient corners or edges in the vicinity of the fuel tank and seat bench. The wind and weather protection have also been further optimised. The modular structure of the available windshields (original BMW Motorrad accessories) permits individual configuration to suit the rider.
Standard-series windshields on the F 850 GS can be simply exchanged, allowing the rider to increase its characteristics towards offroad use or travel comfort.
The bike gets a newly revised engine that has more power and torque, while reducing fuel consumption. With a displacement of 853cc, it generates 95hp at 8,250rpm.
A crankshaft with a 90-degree journal offset and a 270/450 degree firing interval were employed to achieve a powerful and emotionally appealing sound. Unwanted vibrations were absorbed by the new engine’s two counterbalance shafts.
A self-amplifying, anti-hopping clutch provides a reduction in the operating force of the hand clutch, while the reduction in engine drag torque also enhances safety on the road, particularly in the case of braking manoeuvres performed while changing down in gear. Power transmission to the rear wheel comes from the 6-speed gearbox with secondary drive that is now positioned on the left-hand side, for improved riding dynamics.
The F 850 GS offers "Rain" and "Road" riding modes as standard. With the additional Pro riding modes, the equipment will be extended to "Dynamic", "Enduro" and "Enduro Pro", which optimised the bike to the majority of road conditions. Enhancing safety are ABS and ASC automatic stability control.
The bridge frame of the F 850 GS integrates the 2-cylinder in-line engine as a supporting element and offers rigidity and robustness. The fuel tank has been placed in the classic position between the seat bench and the steering head for optimised packaging and an improved centre of gravity.
For more sensitive response, wheel guidance of the F 850 GS at the front and rear bring together the requirements of offroad and touring, including riding with a passenger and intensive use. The front wheel is guided by an upside-down telescopic fork, and the rear wheel by a double-sided aluminium swinging arm with a central spring strut.
In addition, the F 850 GS is fitted with aluminium cross-spoke wheels with tubeless tyres, with its 21” front wheel providing more riding stability, making it optimal for offroad trips.
As is typical for offroad bikes, the F 850 GS features generous spring travel distances and large ground clearance.
The F 850 GS is equipped as standard with a completely new instrument cluster design. The new optional equipment known as Connectivity, with which the instrument cluster is displayed on a 6.5 inch full-colour TFT display, delivers fast and even clearer information to the rider with minimum distraction from the road. It gives the rider quick access to vehicle and connectivity functions, and makes telephone calls or listening to music easier through connectivity to smartphones.
There's a wide range of optional equipment and Original BMW Motorrad accessories available for customising the F 850 GS.
Optional equipment is supplied directly ex-works and is integrated in the production process. Different individualisation packages are available such as the Comfort package, Touring package, Dynamic package, and Lights package, each suited for the long journey, added riding pleasure, sporty adventures, or superior illumination.
For colour accents, the owner of the new F 850 GS can choose from three styles: Exclusive style with Pollux metallic matt colour; Rallye style with light white, racing red and Lupin blue metallic colours; and Racing red.
Last year, BMW Motorrad Malaysia recorded deliveries of 1,052 motorcycles, charting a 5% increase compared to the previous year.
With over 900 units of motorcycles already delivered in the first eight months of this year, an increase of over 19% compared to the same period last year, BMW Motorrad Malaysia is on track to achieve more motorcycle deliveries this year.
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