BMW F 850GS Adventure launched in India:

BMW Motorrad Launches BMW F 850GS Adventure in India at Rs. 15.40 Lakh:

BMW Motorrad recently launched its adventure-tourer bike in India. BMW currently announced only PRO variant with ‘Rallye Style’ package and a price-tag of Rs. 15.40 lakh (ex-showroom, India). BMW Motorrad will bring the F 850GS Adventure to India under Completely Built-up Units (CBU) route. The booking for the motorcycles is now open at BMW Motorrad dealerships in India.

Engine & Power:

The F 850GS Adventure gets its power from 853cc, in-line, parallel-twin cylinder engine that also powers the regular 850GS. However, this engine produces 5bhp more; churning out 94 bhp at 8,250 rpm. However, the torque output remains the same 86 Nm at 6,250 rpm.

The motorcycle has a 6-speed gearbox which claims a top-speed of 197 km/h. The adventure tourer also gets a new self-boosting, and anti-hopping clutch that reduces the torque drag. This offers enhanced safety during braking manoeuvres while down-shifting.

BMW F 850GS Adventure Features:

The BMW F 850GS Adventure ‘Rallye Style’ has an all-new color theme as well. Aesthetically, the motorcycle carries the classic adventure tourer look. It has the signature GS flyline that is noticeable from the sides. The bike also has typical GS design features such as the short beak, and the asymmetric LED headlamp. Also, gold painted wheels and front forks, high-mounted exhaust, and big GS badge on the tank add to the list.

BMW also offers a new instrument cluster that features an analogue tachometer and a multifunctional display, alongwith several control lamps. There is also an optional 6.5-inch full-colour TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity feature. BMW Motorrad multi-controller allows quick access to vehicle and connectivity functions such as making phone calls and playing music. Besides, the BMW Motorrad Connected App offers arrow navigation directly thru the TFT display.

Equipment:

BMW motorcycle comes with some strong equipment to raise its off-road capabilities. These include long-travel upside down front forks, rear mono-shock with adjustable pre-load and rebound. It has 21-inch cross spoke wheels at front and 17-inch at the rear. The bike also gets rear suspension strut with travel-dependent damping and steering stabiliser. BMW Motorrad also provides a 23-litre fuel tank on the F 850 GS Adventure. The seat height is increased to 875 mm which is 15 mm more than the regular F 850 GS.

Furthermore, BMW offers the rider assist and safety systems such as Automatic Stability Control (ASC), and ABS. The two riding modes - "Rain" and Road" are standard which can suit most of the riding conditions. BMW F 850 GS Adventure also offers two more optional riding modes - 'Dynamic' and 'Enduro' along with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and ABS pro.

In this price-range, the BMW F 850GS Adventure motorcycle will take on Triumh Tiger 800, Ducati Multistrada 850 and also the Honda Africa Twin in India.

Note: All Images (Courtesy: BMW Motorrad)

BMW F 850GS Adventure Specifications (estimated):

Engine
Type	Water-cooled, Single-Cylinder, 4-Valves per cylinder
Capacity	853cc
Valve System	DOHC
Bore x Stroke	84 mm x 77 mm
Engine Output	95hp @ 8,250rpm
Torque	92Nm@6,250rpm
Fuel System	Electronic Injection
Compression Ratio	12.7 : 1
Emission Control	Closed-loop, 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4
Clutch	Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically operated
Transmission Type	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
Brakes
Front	Double disc
Rear	Double disc
Wheels
Wheels	Cross-spoke wheels
Suspension
Front	Upside Down Fork, Ø 43 mm
Rear	Aluminum, stereo swing-arm, directly hinged WAD central strut
Tyre Size
Front	90/90 21
Rear	150/70 R17
Electrical
Starting System	Electric
Dimensions
Length	2300 mm
Width	939 mm
Height	1,437 mm
Wheel Base	1,593 mm
Kerb Weight	244 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	23 Ltrs