Back in the summer, we showed you the first photos of the 2019 BMW R850GS Adventure – our spy snapper bagged the halfway Adventure out on road-going tests in southern Spain – and with the official reveal this morning of the bike from the German factory, we now know that nothing has changed between spy shot and production motorcycle.
The small Adventure gets a ‘new’ 2-cylinder in-line engine with 90 degree crankpin offset and 270/450 degree ignition spacing. Vibrations are absorbed by the new engine’s two
counterbalance shafts.
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A self-amplifying, anti-hopping clutch not only makes the clutch lever action lighter but reduces engine drag torque on the road, too.
Transmission to the rear wheel comes from the six-speed gearbox with secondary drive that is now positioned on the left-hand side of the bike.
The riding modes “Road” and “Rain” plus ABS and ASC come as standard with Pro-riding modes available as optional equipment. There’s a new, brighter and more obvious (really) brake light, too.
The Adventure can be fitted ex-works with optional equipment, such as “Pro” riding modes and in turn the additional “Dynamic”, “Enduro” and “Enduro Pro” riding modes as well as the DTC dynamic traction control and cornering ABS.
The bridge frame of the new F850GS Adventure is made of deep-drawn, welded components. It uses the motor as a stressed member. The fuel tank has been placed between the seat and the steering head, for what BMW says is optimised packaging and an improved centre of gravity. On the F850GS Adventure it holds 23 litres for a claimed range of 550 kilometres (341 miles).
A larger two-step windshield and hand protectors provide increased wind and weather
protection. Wide enduro footrests, adjustable shift and foot brake levers as well as engine protection bars and a stainless steel luggage rack round off the F850GS Adventure’s standard equipment.
In addition to the basic version, the new F850GS Adventure is available in Exclusive and Rallye colours.
The 850 Adventure is being launched with a range of equipment that includes; different seat heights, aluminium cases and trim panels, the new full LED headlight as well as the LED additional headlight and the Connectivity option with 6.5 inch full colour TFT display.
The highlights of the new BMW F 850 GS Adventure:
• Powerful 2-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 853cc and
70kW (95hp) at 8,250rpm and 92Nm at 6,250rpm.
• Very powerful, emotional sound due to crankshaft with 90-degree crankpin
offset and 270/450-degree ignition spacing.
• New steel bridge frame for increased robustness and riding precision.
• New upside-down telescopic fork plus aluminium two-sided swinging arm
with central spring strut for an even more sensitive response.
• ABS, ASC and the riding modes “Rain” and “Road” as standard.
• Riding modes Pro with ABS Pro and dynamic brake light, DTC and the new
riding modes “Dynamic”, “Enduro” and “Enduro Pro” as optional equipment.
• Electronic suspension Dynamic ESA as an optional equipment item.
• New onboard electrical system with more powerful alternator and starter.
• LED headlamp as standard.
• LED daytime riding light and LED additional light as optional equipment.
• Connectivity with multifunctional instrument cluster including 6.5-inch full-
colour TFT screen and numerous features as an optional equipment feature.
• “Intelligent emergency call” eCall for help as optional equipment.
• Optimised off-road and travel suitability along with improved wind and
weather protection.
• Optimised ergonomics, especially for dedicated offroad riding.
• 23 litre fuel tank for ranges up to 550 kilometres and more.
• Enhanced GS Adventure profile due to new design.
• New colour along with the two style variants Rallye and Exclusive.
• A range of optional equipment and accessories that is unique in the middle
class.
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