BMW F 850 GS 2023 vs. Suzuki Bandit 650S 2017

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2017

Overview - BMW F 850 GS 2023 vs Suzuki Bandit 650S 2017

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2017

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Technical Specifications BMW F 850 GS 2023 compared to Suzuki Bandit 650S 2017

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2017

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Suzuki Bandit 650S 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	65.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	48.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	85 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	92 Nm	Torque	61.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,900 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	656 ccm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 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
Length	Length	2,305 mm	Length	2,145 mm
Width	Width	922 mm	Width	780 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,593 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	229 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	247 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	200 km/h	Top Speed	205 km/h
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