BMW F 850 GS versus Indian Sport Chief
BMW F 850 GS
Reise-Enduro
Indian Sport Chief
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 22.490 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
Pros:
- Characterful engine with a lot of punch
- Endless torque
- good brakes
- good driving performance
- Functional colour display with touch screen and mobile phone connect
- Extensive standard equipment
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- Pillion seat only for an extra charge
- Seating position not suitable for everyone
- heavy equipment
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
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.640 mm
Length : 2.301 mm Height : 1.270 mm
Seat : 686 mm
Weight : 311 (max: 526 ) kg
Length : 2.301 mm Height : 1.270 mm
Seat : 686 mm
Weight : 311 (max: 526 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.890 ccm
Hub: 113 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-Ölkühlung
Drive: Zahnriemen
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.890 ccm
Hub: 113 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-Ölkühlung
Drive: Zahnriemen
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
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: 174 km/h
Performance: 88 HP at 4.500 U/Min
Torque: 162 NM bei 3.200 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 260 km
Performance: 88 HP at 4.500 U/Min
Torque: 162 NM bei 3.200 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 260 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
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:
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
KYB® upside-down telescopic forks (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Dual Fox® Piggyback shock absorber (100 mm travel )
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 130/60B19 61H
Rear tyres: 180/65 B16 81H
Tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
KYB® upside-down telescopic forks (travel 130 mm) Rear suspension:
Dual Fox® Piggyback shock absorber (100 mm travel )
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 130/60B19 61H
Rear tyres: 180/65 B16 81H
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Brembo double discs / semi-floating / 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc / semi-floating / 2-piston caliper (∅ 300 mm)
Brembo double discs / semi-floating / 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc / semi-floating / 2-piston caliper (∅ 300 mm)
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