BMW F 850 GS 2023 vs. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

BMW F 850 GS 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Loading...

Technical Specifications BMW F 850 GS 2023 compared to Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

BMW F 850 GS 2023
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025
BMW F 850 GS 2023
BMW F 850 GS 2023
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore84 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke77 mmStroke81.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power40 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque40 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio11.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore48 mmThrottle Bore42 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement853 ccmDisplacement451.65 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel204 mmTravel200 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel219 mmTravel200 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter305 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter265 mmDiameter270 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,305 mmLength2,285 mm
WidthWidth922 mmWidth852 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,593 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height825 mm
Seat Height up toSeat Height up to890 mmSeat Height up to845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)196 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
RangeRange4.2 kmRange473 km
Stationary noiseStationary noise89 dBStationary noise91.51 dB
Stationary noise over 95dBStationary noise over 95dBStationary noise over 95dB

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB-C socket, Integrated navigation system

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 850 GS 2023

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.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 850 GS vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Price BMW F 850 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Model year
Current average market prices

Alternative Comparisons

Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition 2021
VS.
BMW F 850 GS 2023

Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition 2021 vs
BMW F 850 GS 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023
VS.
BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023 vs
BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2023

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2020
VS.
BMW F 850 GS 2019

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2020 vs
BMW F 850 GS 2019

BMW F 800 GS 2018
VS.
BMW F 850 GS 2020

BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs
BMW F 850 GS 2020

BMW F 750 GS 2023
VS.
BMW F 850 GS 2023

BMW F 750 GS 2023 vs
BMW F 850 GS 2023

BMW F 900 XR 2020
VS.
BMW F 850 GS 2019

BMW F 900 XR 2020 vs
BMW F 850 GS 2019

BMW F 750 GS 2020
VS.
BMW F 850 GS 2018

BMW F 750 GS 2020 vs
BMW F 850 GS 2018

BMW F 900 GS 2024
VS.
BMW F 850 GS 2019

BMW F 900 GS 2024 vs
BMW F 850 GS 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023
VS.
BMW F 850 GS 2023

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2023 vs
BMW F 850 GS 2023

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2023
VS.
BMW F 850 GS 2023

BMW R nineT Urban G/S 2023 vs
BMW F 850 GS 2023

BMW F 850 GS 2023
VS.
BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

BMW F 850 GS 2023 vs
BMW F 900 GS Adventure 2024

BMW F 850 GS 2021
VS.
Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

BMW F 850 GS 2021 vs
Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

BMW F 750 GS 2019
VS.
BMW F 850 GS 2019

BMW F 750 GS 2019 vs
BMW F 850 GS 2019