Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2022 vs. BMW F 850 GS 2019

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2022

BMW F 850 GS 2019

Overview - Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2022 vs BMW F 850 GS 2019

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2022

BMW F 850 GS 2019

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2022 compared to BMW F 850 GS 2019

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2022

BMW F 850 GS 2019

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2022

BMW F 850 GS 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	65 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	73 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12.7
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	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	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Fresh oil	Lubrication	Dry sump
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	853 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	40 mm	Diameter	43 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	305 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double 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, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,305 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	922 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,593 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW F 850 GS 2019

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