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Year
2023
Year
2022
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
F 850 GS Adventure
Display Name
R 1250 R
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
2014
Introduction Year
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Photo Gallery
Standard
Photo Gallery
Standard
Representative Image
-
Representative Image
No
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$13,595
MSRP
$14,995
Destination Charge
695
Destination Charge
495
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles/Kilometers)
36000 / 57936
Basic Warranty (Miles/Kilometers)
-
Basic Warranty (Miles)
-
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
8000
Horsepower RPM
7750
Torque RPM
6250
Torque RPM
6250
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.7:1
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
-
Other Engine
Optional
Other Engine
Optional
Horsepower (bhp)
90
Horsepower (bhp)
136
Torque (Nm)
86
Torque (Nm)
142.4
Bore (mm/in)
84 / 3.31
Bore (mm/in)
102.5 / 4
Stroke (in/mm)
3.03 / 77
Stroke (in/mm)
3 / 76
Displacement (cc/ci)
853 / 52
Displacement (cc/ci)
1254 / 76.5
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
57
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
50
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
46
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.59
Final Drive Ratio
2.82
Other Transmission
Optional
Other Transmission
Optional
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
90.6 / 2300
Length (in/mm)
85.2 / 2165
Width (in/mm)
37 / 939
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 880
Height (in/mm)
56.6 / 1437
Height (in/mm)
51.2 / 1300
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62.7 / 1593
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.6 / 1515
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
538 / 244
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
527 / 239
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
465 / 211
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
487 / 221
GVWR (lbs)
1003
GVWR (lbs)
1014
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6.1 / 23
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.8 / 18
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.9 / 3.5
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.59
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.34
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Chassis Protectors
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Tank Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
Optional
Light Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
-
Radiator Cover
No
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
-
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 45
Front Travel (in/mm)
9.1 / 230
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8.5 / 215
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
90
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
V
Front Tire Speed Rating
W
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
V
Rear Tire Speed Rating
W
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Other Wheels & Tires
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.15
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.25
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
90/90 R21 54V
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17 58W
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 R17 69V
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17 73W
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Other Brakes
Optional
Other Brakes
Optional
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12 / 305
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.9 / 276
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
34.4 / 873.8
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820
Seat Backrest
-
Seat Backrest
Optional
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
-
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Compass
-
Compass
Optional
Navigation System
-
Navigation System
Optional
GPS
-
GPS
Optional
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Map Holder
-
Map Holder
Optional
Type
LED
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Tinted
No
Tinted
-
Height
Low
Height
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Keyless Ignition
Optional
Keyless Ignition
Optional
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Other Convenience
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Side Case Mount
-
Side Case Mount
Optional
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Satellite
-
Satellite
No