Adventure Motorcycles
2024BMW F 850 GS Adventure
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The 2024 BMW F 850 GS Adventure is a mid-weight adventure tourer designed for riders seeking genuine off-road capability with practical everyday usability. Its 853cc twin-cylinder engine delivers 90 horsepower with strong mid-range torque, making it accessible for intermediate riders while offering spirited performance on mixed terrain. Best known for balancing lightweight handling with versatile adventure-touring credentials, it excels on both challenging trails and long-distance highway touring.
- Capacity
- 853.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 244.0 kg
- Seat height
- 875 mm
- Power
- 90.0 HP (65.7 kW) @ 8000 RPM
What’s new for the 2024 BMW F 850 GS Adventure
vs the 2023| Spec | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 88.5 HP (66.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM | 90.0 HP (65.7 kW) @ 8000 RPM |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for long-distance adventure touring across mixed on- and off-road terrain with a passenger and luggage in tow.
- Built for
- A steady, torquey, go-anywhere companion that favors composed long-haul capability over outright sportiness.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for riders seeking sharp track-day performance or a compact, easy-to-flick city commuter.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 853.0 ccm
- Power
- 90.0 HP (65.7 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 86.0 Nm (8.8 kgf-m) @ 6250 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3689 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 84.0 x 77.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.7:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
- Spark plugs
- NGK LMAR8J-9E
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Performance
- Top speed
- 197.0 km/h (122.4 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1593 mm
- Overall length
- 2300 mm
- Overall width
- 939 mm
- Overall height
- 1437 mm
- Seat height
- 875 mm
- Wet weight
- 244.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 23.00 litres
- Oil capacity
- 3.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.50 litres
- Carrying capacity
- Luggage rack
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
- Ground clearance
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular steel space, load bearing engine
- Front suspension
- Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
- Rear suspension
- Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 230 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 215 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 28.0°
- Trail
- 124 mm
- Fork tube size
- 43 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Switchable ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 305 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Switchable ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 90/90-21
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-17
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4
- Tire pressure front
- 32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 220 kPa)
- Tire pressure rear
- 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Other
- Color options
- Light white, Triple Black, Kalamata Metallic Matt
- Comments
- Adjustable windshield. Selectable Ride Modes (Rain, Road). Automatic Stability Control.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 853 cc | 853 cc | 853 cc | 853 cc | 853 cc |
| Seat height | 875 mm | 875 mm | 875 mm | 875 mm | 875 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L | 23 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the BMW F 850 GS Adventure?
The 2024 BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a Capacity of 853.0 ccm (52.05 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW F 850 GS Adventure have?
The 2024 BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a Power of 90.0 HP (65.7 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW F 850 GS Adventure have?
The 2024 BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW F 850 GS Adventure?
The 2024 BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a Torque of 86.0 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.4 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM.
How much does the BMW F 850 GS Adventure weigh?
The 2024 BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a Wet weight of 244.0 kg (537.9 pounds).
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