BMW F 850 GS 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 114 FXBRS 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 114 FXBRS 2021

Overview - BMW F 850 GS 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 114 FXBRS 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 114 FXBRS 2021

Technical Specifications BMW F 850 GS 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 114 FXBRS 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 114 FXBRS 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 114 FXBRS 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	114.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	94 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm
Torque	Torque	92 Nm	Torque	155 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.7	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	1,868 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	60 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	240 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	40 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,305 mm	Length	2,370 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,593 mm	Wheelbase	1,695 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	860 mm	Seat Height	665 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 850 GS 2021

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