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BMW F 850 GS 2022 specs

BMW F 850 GS 2022 specifications pictures and more for the 2022 BMW F 850 GS in South Africa brought to you by Motomedia

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2022 BMW F 850 GS.

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BMW F 850 GS 2022 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make

BMW

Model

F 850 GS

Year

2022

Performance and Speed

Idle Speed

1250 RPM

Power to Weight Ratio

0.4167 HP/kg

Top Speed

201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph

Torque

86.0 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.4 ft.lbs) @ 6250 Revolutions">RPM

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight

216.0 kg / 476.2 pounds

Overall Height

1356 mm / 53.4 inches

Overall Length

2305 mm / 90.7 inches

Overall Width

922 mm / 36.3 inches

Trail

126 mm / 5.0 inches

Kerb Weight

229.0 kg / 504.9 pounds

Wheelbase

1593 mm / 62.7 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke

84.0 x 77.0 mm / 3.3 x 3.0 inches

Engine Capacity

853.0 cc / 52.05 cubic inches

Compression

12.7:1

Engine Type

Twin, four-stroke

Spark Plugs

NGK LMAR8J-9E

Starter

Electric

Valves / Cylinder

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type

Chain (final drive)

Gearbox

6-speed

Clutch

Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operated

Drive line

Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub

Lubrication System

Dry sump

Oil Capacity

3.00 litres / 3.17 US quarts

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System

Injection

Fuel Control

Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Fuel Consumption

4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)

Fuel Capacity

15.14 litres / 4.00 US gallons

Reserve Fuel Capacity

3.50 litres / 0.92 US gallons

Emission Details

Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4

Greenhouse Gases

95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Suspension

Front Suspension

Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm

Front Wheel Travel

204 mm / 8.0 inches

Fork Tube Size

43 mm / 1.7 inches

Rear Suspension

Cast aluminum dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable

Rear Wheel Travel

219 mm / 8.6 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire

90/90-21

Tire Pressure Front

32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 220 kPa)

Tire Pressure Rear

36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)

Brakes

Front Brakes

Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.

Rear Brakes

Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.

Brake Fluid

DOT 4

Instrumentation and Lighting

Lighting

LED headlamps

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments

Automatic Stability Control. Riding modes Rain/Road. High Windshield.

Colour Options

Triple Black, Racing Red, Racing Blue Metallic

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