BMW F 850 GS 2023 vs. Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

Overview - BMW F 850 GS 2023 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

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Technical Specifications BMW F 850 GS 2023 compared to Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	92 Nm	Torque	72 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	12.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	48 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	692.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	204 mm	Travel	150 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	direct	Shock mount	Deflection
Travel	Travel	219 mm	Travel	150 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	62 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	126 mm	Trail	119 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	305 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,593 mm	Wheelbase	1,436 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 850 GS 2023

The BMW F 850 GS also scores points in 2022 with its pleasant ergonomics and accessible character. Operation is easy and you quickly feel comfortable on the motorbike. The longer the tour, the more you miss the finesse in the details. The damping of the fork is too lax and not adjustable. The engine gets a bit boring in the long run, and the gearstick and quickshifter are always stiff. In direct comparison with other touring enduros, it is always somewhat overshadowed by more exciting models.

Good wind and weather protection

well thought-out operating concept

practical equipment

very accessible operation and driveability in everyday use

good seat comfort

great connectivity solution

Vibrations in the upper rev range

boring engine

stiff quickshifter gearstick

front damping too lax

fork not adjustable

ponderous feel

front brake could do with more bite.

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Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2020

At first glance, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 looks like a classic second motorbike. But in the saddle, it presents itself as a pleasing and accessible universal talent. It makes experienced riders happy and pleases beginners in equal measure. The surcharge on the 401 is considerable, but it pays off at the latest at higher speeds on great motorbike routes. There, the Svartpilen 701 can go at a fast pace!

Great chassis with smooth handling - yet not nervous

Engine is a real gem for single-cylinder fans

Pleasant seating position in city traffic

Pleases even on bad asphalt - very wide range of use.

Vibrations are a little annoying on long motorway journeys

hard seat for driver and passenger

cockpit not very easy to read.