BMW F850 GS

What’s Good:

With a dedicated fanbase, the 2008 entered BMW F800GS that was due for updating since long, has now got an overhaul avatar for 2018 Model Year. The BMW F850GS is a dual purpose adventure tourer with an off and on-road capabilities. It is an upmarket offering not only in the design and mechanical front but also it gets several new types of equipment and features for an improved riding experience. Maintaining its tall, tough and action-ready stance, the F850GS underpins an all-new chassis, whereas the fuel tank has been repositioned to improve the bike’s centre of gravity. Furthermore, it is a more appealing and aggressive tourer in terms of looks and styling.

The major changes which are witnessed are on the engine front. With the changes like revised bore and stroke, the engine displacement has increased to 853cc. Furthermore, the introduction of a 90-degree offset crank, a new firing order, etc has refined the powertrain to a new level to supply an uprated power and torque seamlessly.

• New Steel Bridge Type Frame
• New Parallel Twin Engine
• ABS
• Traction Control
• Riding Modes
• Brembo Brakes

Power and Mileage:

Based on an all-new Steel Bridge Type chassis, the New BMW F850GS gets a new 853cc twin-cylinder in-line engine as a stressed member. The newly introduced counterbalance shafts and a firing interval of 270/450 degrees make the powertrain pump out the maximum power of 95hp at 8250 rpm along with the 92Nm of peak torque at 6250 rpm.

• 853cc Engine Displacement
• Two-Cylinder Engine
• Power: 95 HP @ 8250 RPM
• Torque: 92 NM @ 6250 RPM
• 6-Speed Gearbox

Handling and Riding:

The riding on the new BMW F850GS has been updated as the bike now underpins new chassis, new riding position with the repositioning of the fuel tank that now offers an improved centre of gravity. Whereas for more control over the motorcycle, the company now placed Relatively long travel inverted forks front-up as compared to the right-way-up pair of the 750. Other factors which have sharpened the handling on the tall, tough and action-ready F850 are the revised weight distribution and suspension geometry that make a huge difference at the handling end.

Safety:

In the safety concern, the BMW F850 is a secure tourer with a host of advanced equipment. However, these fitments are being provided in almost all the motorbikes in adventure category and 850cc displacement. The list of features that will take care of your ride is

• Electronic Adjustable Rear Suspension
• ABS
• Traction Control
• Brembo Brakes
• LEDs

Verdict:

Priced at INR 13,70,000, ex-showroom, Pan India, the BMW F850 GS is a complete package. The motorcycle is completely overhauled unit in all aspects such as designing, power, performance, riding and handling along with the much-needed assurance of safety. Fully loaded BMW F850 GS is a worth dual sports adventure tourer at this price sticker.