2018 BMW F 750 GS and F 850 GS test: which one to choose ?
In 2018, the BMW F750GS and F850GS gain in displacement and technology to succeed the F700GS and F800GS launched in 2007. How to choose between these two versions of the trail type, designed from the same engine and chassis platform ? Answer in this double test Site !
F750GS / F850GS test page 4: Technical data sheets
Engine
| Type |
Parallel twin, 4-stroke |
Parallel twin, 4-stroke |
| Displacement |
853cc |
853cc |
| Bore x stroke |
84 x 77 mm |
84 x 77 mm |
| Cooling |
Liquid |
Liquid |
| Distribution |
Double ACT and pawls, 4 valves / cyl |
Double ACT and pawls, 4 valves / cyl |
| Compression tx |
12.7: 1 |
12.7: 1 |
| Power |
77 hp at 7,500 rpm |
95 hp at 8,250 rpm |
| Couple |
83 Nm at 6000 rpm |
92 Nm at 6250 rpm |
| Food |
BMS-M electronic fuel injection |
BMS-M electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition |
Electronic |
Electronic |
| Start-up |
Electric |
Electric |
|
Transmission
|
| Clutch |
Multidisk in oil bath, with antidribble |
Multidisk in oil bath, with antidribble |
| Gearbox |
6 reports |
6 reports |
| Final drive |
By chain |
By chain |
|
Cycle part
|
| Frame |
Tubular steel trellis. Carrier motor |
Tubular steel trellis. Carrier motor |
| Front suspension |
Telescopic fork 41 mm. Not adjustable |
43 mm inverted fork. Not adjustable |
| Front travel |
151 mm |
204 mm |
| Suspension Ar |
Mono-shock absorber adjustable in preload and rebound (optional ESA controlled damping) |
Mono-shock absorber adjustable in preload and rebound (optional ESA controlled damping) |
| Travel Ar |
177 mm |
219 mm |
| Front brake |
Dual 305mm disc, axially mounted 2-piston calipers (hydraulically operated) |
Dual 305mm disc, axially mounted 2-piston calipers (hydraulically operated) |
| Ar brake |
1 265 mm disc, single piston caliper |
1 265 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| Front rim |
With sticks, aluminum casting |
Cross spoke (Tubeless compatible) |
| Rim Ar |
With sticks, aluminum casting |
Cross spoke (Tubeless compatible) |
|
Dimensions, weight, capacities
|
| Length |
2255 mm |
2305 mm |
| Width |
922 mm at mirrors |
922 mm at mirrors |
| Saddle height |
815 mm (not adjustable). Optional low saddle (790 m) or high saddle (830 mm) and lowering kit (770 mm, with specific cushioning) |
860 mm (not adjustable). Optional low saddle (835 mm) or high saddle (875 mm) and lowering kit (815 mm, with specific cushioning) |
| Caster angle |
Not disclosed |
Not disclosed |
| Hunt |
104.5 mm |
126 mm |
| Wheelbase |
1559 mm |
1593 mm |
| Front tire |
110/80/19 |
90/90/21 |
| Tire Ar |
150/70/17 |
150/70/17 |
| Weight (advertised) |
224 kg in running order |
229 kg in running order |
| Fuel tank |
15 liters |
15 liters |
| Oil capacity |
NC |
NC |
| Commercial information |
| Availability |
Immediate in the BMW France network |
Immediate in the BMW France network
|
| Colors |
White or yellow |
Red or black. Exclusive and Rally versions |
| Guarantee |
2 years parts and MO |
2 years parts and MO |
| Price |
€ 9,650 |
€ 11,950 |
| |
BMW F750GS |
BMW F850GS |
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