Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 229 kg
- Seat height
- 815 / 890 mm
- Ground clearance
- 249 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1593 mm
- Suspension travel
- 204 / 219 mm
- Payload capacity
- 216 kg
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 853 cc · Parallel twin
- Cooling
- Liquid cooled
- Output
- 90 hp · 92 Nm
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fuelling
- Electronic fuel injection
Fuel & range
- Fuel capacity
- 15 L
- Real world range
- 320 km
Electronics & rider aids
- Ride modes
- Rain/Road/Dynamic/Enduro
- Cruise control
- Yes
- Traction control
- Yes · defeatable
- ABS
- Yes · fully defeatable
- Heated grips
- No
- Heated seat
- No
Service intervals
- Service interval
- 10,000 km
- Valve check
- 20,000 km
- Chain lube
- every 1,000 km
Protection
- Bash plate
- None
- Radiator guard
- No
- Oil cooler guard
- No
- Hand guards
- No
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 90/90-21BMW USA F850GS Tech Data · official
- Rear
- 150/70-17BMW USA F850GS Tech Data · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 2.2 barCold tyre, solo rider; shared spec with 2019 standard F850GS (same tyre/wheel/weight platform)BMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
- Front — loaded
- 2.5 barCold tyre, with passenger and/or loadBMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
- Rear — solo
- 2.5 barCold tyre, solo riderBMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
- Rear — loaded
- 2.9 barCold tyre, with passenger and/or loadBMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 5W-40Shared engine platform with 2019 standard F850GSBMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
- Capacity
- 3.0 lShared engine platform with 2019 standard F850GSBMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
Coolant
- Type
- Antifreeze and corrosion-inhibitor coolantUse BMW Motorrad-compatible coolant and do not mix incompatible chemistries.BMW F850GS repair data
- Capacity
- 1.9 lComplete coolant circuit; expansion-tank MIN-to-MAX difference is 0.2 L.BMW F850GS repair data
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4BMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
Final drive
- Chain
- 17/44 (sprocket/chain ring teeth), endless O-ring chainShared drivetrain spec with 2019 standard F850GSBMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
Spark plugs
- Type
- NGK LMAR8J-9EShared engine platform with 2019 standard F850GSBMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
- Quantity
- 2Parallel-twin engine, one plug per cylinderBMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
Battery
- Type
- AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat), maintenance-free, 12V/10AhShared platform spec with 2019 standard F850GSBMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 87 AKI / 91 RON (regular unleaded)BMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
- Ethanol tolerance
- Up to E15 (max. 15% ethanol)BMW F 850 GS manual 2021 · official
Tyre Library
Tyres for this bike and year
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Michelin Anakee Adventure
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Michelin Anakee III
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Michelin Anakee Road
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Michelin Anakee Wild
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
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Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
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Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
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Mitas Enduro Trail+
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Heidenau K60 Scout
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Metzeler Karoo 4
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Metzeler Karoo Street
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Mitas Terra Force-R
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Continental TKC 70
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Continental TKC 80²
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Metzeler Tourance Next 2
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Angel GT
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Angel GT II
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Angel ST
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Avon Cobra Chrome
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Commander II
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Commander III Cruiser
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Commander III Touring
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiClassicAttack
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiEscape
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiLegend
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiMotion
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiRoad
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiRoadAttack 4
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiTour
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Cruisetec
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
IRC GP-21F / GP-22R
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Dunlop K750
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Lasertec
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli MT 60 RS
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Night Dragon
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental RB 2 / K 112
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road 5
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road 6
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road 6 GT
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road Classic
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road W GT
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Roadtec 01
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Roadtec 02
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher 11
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher 31
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher Adventure
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Avon Spirit ST
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 70 Rocks
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 80
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Tourance
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: construction, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Where to find things
Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.
Coolant reservoir
Expansion tank behind the right radiator-side trim; check cold between MIN and MAX.
ReferenceBrake fluid reservoir
Front reservoir at the right handlebar; rear reservoir on the right side near the rear brake pedal.
Reference