// Generation · 2018 — 2020

FIRST GENERATION — LAUNCH

Successor to the F 800 GS (798cc / 85hp), the F 850 GS is unveiled at EICMA 2017 with an all-new 853cc 270° 95hp parallel-twin developed in partnership with Loncin. Steel trellis frame with engine as load-bearing element, adjustable WP Apex suspension, ABS standard. The Adventure variant (23L tank, +20mm travel) launches in 2019.

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ENGINE
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2018
Launch — 853cc 270° parallel-twin 95hp at 8,250rpm / 92Nm at 6,250rpm (vs F 800 GS: 798cc / 85hp)
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FRAME
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2018
Steel trellis frame with engine as load-bearing element, adjustable WP Apex Ø43mm suspension — 229kg dry / 233kg wet, 15L tank
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2019
F 850 GS Adventure launched — 23L tank (+8L), +20mm suspension travel, engine guard and crash bars standard
Wet weight 248kg — designed for long-distance off-road touring
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ELECTRONICS
1 change
2018
3 riding modes Rain/Road/Enduro — ABS standard, optional ASC traction control
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AESTHETICS
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2020
Carried over with no technical changes — new colours, 40 Years GS Edition announced for 2021
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SAFETY
1 change
2018
Official BMW A2 restriction kit available (35kW / 48hp) — seat height 860mm, lowering optional
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