BMW F 850 GS versus Aprilia RS 457

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Reise-Enduro
Aprilia

Aprilia RS 457

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2024 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 7.199 €
waveform
waveform
Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • Lightweight, ultra-manageable bike
  • Small corners and edges, i.e. with character
  • Design: 1 with *
  • Good Tec package with Ride by Wire, riding modes and traction control
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • Rear brake with little effect
  • Sound could be stronger
  • Limited pillion capability

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: 1.350 mm
Length :
1.960 mm
Seat :
800 mm
Weight :
175 (max: 385 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 4-stroke in-line twin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 457 ccm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
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: 190 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 9.400 U/Min
Torque: 44 NM bei 6.700 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
317 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:
Aluminum frame (aluminum)
Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic forks 41mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central shock absorber, spring preload adjustable (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/70-17
Rear tyres: 150/60-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Single Disc, ByBre Four-Piston Fixed Calipers, Radial Mounted ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single Disc, 220 mm, ByBre 1 Floating Caliper ( 220 mm)

Result

Dummy Text. This dummy text is not very informative.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua.
 
At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur

Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: € 7,199
  • Availability: since 2024
  • Colors: Gray, White, Racing Stripes