BMW F 850 GS versus BMW R 1250 RS

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Reise-Enduro
BMW

BMW R 1250 RS

Sporttourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2019 bis 2025~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 16.150 €
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Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • beefy, sprint and powerful engine with a lot of character
  • Intercity-like road holding
  • very comfortable and suitable for touring
  • plenty of space for driver and front passenger
  • high-quality workmanship and quality impression
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • heavy
  • QuickShifter jerky
  • Windshield creates turbulence

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length :
2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat :
860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight :
229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.530 mm
Length :
2.202 mm Height : 1.255 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
243 (max: 460 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Boxer engines 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
341 km
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 136 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 143 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
380 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
Two-piece frame concept consisting of the main and screwed-on rear frame, supporting motor
Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
WAD shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake ( 276 mm)

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Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 0.000€
  • Used (3 years old): 0.000€
  • Years of manufacture: 2016-2018
  • Availability: from 12/2018
  • Colors: red, bright yellow