2018 BMW F 850 GS Offroad Riding & Design Shots

Originally launched back in 2008, this is the bike’s first major update and for 2018 it has received a host of revisions that have turned it from a middleweight off-roader with some neat road-orientated features to what can now be described as a true mini-GS. And that is a very good thing indeed.

Starting at the motor, the parallel twin is a ground-up new engine for 2018 and features an impressive set of changes. The old model’s GS boxer-mimicking crank and firing order has been changed for a new 270/450 firing interval with a 90-degree offset and the single horizontal balancer shaft replaced for two opposed items. Why? According to BMW this design not only improves fuel economy and power, it also makes for a smoother ride. And while we are talking power, the F850GS kicks out 93.7bhp with 67.9ftlb of torque, which can be electronically restricted down to an A2-legal 46.6bhp with 46.5ftlb of torque if required. The first three gear ratios have also been lowered for better instant drive in town and off-road while the top three increased in length to provide a more economical and relaxed road ride when up to speed. An updated slip and assist clutch has also been added to make the clutch action even lighter.

Externally, the chain drive (no shafts here) has been moved to the left hand side and the exhaust to the right, which BMW say is because when you need to get it out of the mud, riders generally push the bike from the left and on the old model that meant leaning against the hot pipe. The frame is also new, the fuel tank moved from under the seat to a more conventional position in front of the rider and the F850GS gets 43mm inverted forks with a 21-inch front wheel. But it is what is happening under the bike’s covers that are the biggest improvements…

While the GS gets ABS, TC and two riders mods as standard, tick a few boxes (or buy the Sport variant) and angle-sensitive ABS, dynamic traction control and extra power modes can be added along side Dynamic ESA, which is an optional extra even on the Sport. On a middleweight adventure bike, that’s an impressive spec list and alongside the optional TFT dash with its full connectivity, basically puts the F850GS on a par with the R1200GS in terms of technology. And that’s the key to the F850GS – don’t think of it as the poor man’s R1200GS, think of it as a lightweight GS

BMW F850 GS (2018) Technical specification
Engine
Power: 93.7bhp @ 8250rpm
Torque: 67.9lb.ft @ 6250rpm
Engine type: liquid-cooled 8v parallel twin
Engine size: 853cc
Bore/stroke: 84 x 77mm
Compression ratio: 12.7:1
Fuel system: Ride by wire, fuel injection
Clutch: Multi-plate with anti-hopping
Gearbox: 6-speed
Final drive: Chain

Chassis
Frame: Steel bridge
Swingarm: Aluminium double sided
Front suspension: 43mm inverted forks, non-adjustable
Rear suspension: Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound (ESA option)
Front brake: 2 x 305mm discs, two-piston sliding calipers. ABS (dynamic optional)
Front tyre: 90/90 - 21
Front wheel: 2.15-inch x 21-inch
Rear brake: 265mm disc, one-piston caliper. ABS (dynamic optional)
Rear tyre: 150/70 - 17
Rear wheel: 4.25-inch x 17-inch
Seat height: 860mm (optional 815, 835, 875, 890mm)
Rake: 28-degrees
Trail: 126mm
Wheelbase: 1593mm
Wet weight: 229kg
Fuel tank capacity: 15-litres
Consumption (claimed): 4.1-litres / 100km

Cost:
Price: £9400 (Sport £10,650)

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