BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs. BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020

BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2005 vs BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020

BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2005 compared to BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2005
BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power95 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement853 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,593 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height875 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020

BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2020

Packed with technical features and additional equipment, the "small" Adventure is a high-tech machine. The many functions work well, and our testers were particularly impressed by the electronic chassis and the silky-smooth running of the engine. The Asian origin of the engine is not noticeable. The larger tank of the Adventure version and all the accessories drive up both the weight and the price. At 244 kg, the BMW F 850 GS Adventure is a bulky lump, which doesn't please everyone. But the ergonomics are top-notch, and the seating position in the wide fairing conveys a feeling of safety and protection.

Silky-smooth engine

top ergonomics and comfort

absolutely suitable for touring

suitable for off-road

technically very mature

High price with additional equipment

engine exudes little emotion

fork not adjustable

quite high weight

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW F 850 GS Adventure

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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