BMW F 850 GS versus Indian Scout Sport

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Reise-Enduro
Indian

Indian Scout Sport

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2025 bis 2025~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 15.690 €
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Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • Powerful motor
  • Bolleriger V2 sound
  • Large number of models and equipment
  • surprisingly good road and cornering
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • Front brake undersized
  • Solo seater: pillion capability only with accessories

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: 1.562 mm
Length :
2.206 mm Height : 1.155 mm
Seat :
680 mm
Weight :
248 (max: 449 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.250 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 104 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Riemen
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: 195 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 7.250 U/Min
Torque: 108 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
232 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:
Steel Pipe (Steel)
Front suspension:
Front fork 41mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Stereo struts, spring base adjustable (travel 76 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 130/60B19 61H
Rear tyres: 150/80B16 72H

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper ( 298 mm)

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Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 16.690€
  • Availability: from 2025
  • Colors: Black, Bronze, Blue