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BMW F 850 GS

BMW Motorrad Malaysia has launched the “40 Years GS Edition” F 850 GS for the local market priced at RM85,500.

The model offers new black and yellow colour schemes to further intensify the unique GS experience for owners old and new. They also come with expanded standard equipment that was previously offered as optional.

The major changes that can be found on the F 850 GS as standard are new tape designs with unique styling on the side fairings, LED signal lights, USB charging port, ABS Pro, and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC).

Customers will also get a windscreen adjustment mechanism and a 6.5″ TFT display as standard complete with the BMW Motorrad Connectivity.

The motorcycle retains its liquid-cooled 4-valve, 2-cylinder 853cc engine that produces 95hp at 8,250 rpm, and 92Nm at 6,250 rpm.

The BMWF 850 GS “40 Years GS Edition” comes with a 3-year warranty and 3-year roadside assistance.

BMW Motorrad memperkenalkan tiga model baharu yang bakal menggegar jalan raya di Malaysia ketika majlis BMW Night Fuel yang berlangsung di Pangkalan Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM),  Sungai Besi, hari ini.

Tiga model tersebut merangkumi keluarga GS, BMW F 850 GS Adventure, R 1250 GS dan R 1250 GS Adventure.

BMW F 850 GS Adventure (RM88,500)

Meskipun tidk memiliki enjin sebesar abangnya, GS 1250 namun F 850 GS tampil dengan reka bentuk yang lebih maskulin. Enjin segmen pertengahan ini turut didatangkan dengan upside-down fork dengan double-sided swingarm aluminium bagi sekaligus memastikan respon yang lebih sensitif.

BMW turut memperbaiki ergonomik bagi memastikan tunggangan yang selesa terutamanya bagi senario off-road.

BMW F 850 GS Adventure kini dilengkapi dengan enjin 853cc dua silinder in-line yang telah dinaik taraf sekaligus menjanjikan peningkatan kuasa sebanyak 95hp pada 8,250rpm dengan 92 Nm pada 6,250rpm – yang disampaikan menerusi transmisi enam-kelajuan.

Antara ciri keselamatan yang terdapat pada F 850 GS Adventure:

  • Riding Mode (Rain,Road)
  • BMW Motorrad ABS
  • Automatic Stability Control (ASC)

BMW F 850 GS Adventure turut didatangkan dengan tayar enduro street sebagai standard. Bagaimanapun, hanya empat model dibawa masuk bagi tahun ini.

BMW R 1250 GS dan BMW R 1250 GS Adventure (RM116,500 dan RM125,500 sementara RM127,500 bagi Style HP)

Kedua-dua jentera kini telah dinaik taraf bagi memastikan pengalaman tunggangan yang lebih mantap dengan elemen bertaraf dunia yang selaras dengan imej ikonik GS.

Penguasaan off-road kini disalurkan menerusi reka bentuk serba baharu termasuk pilihan warna yang berbeza. Kini, lampu depan LED dan Day Time Riding Lights (DRL) turut didatangkan secara standard.

Bahagian powertrain kini lebih menonjol dengan pilihan warna hitam matte yang digabungkan dengan kerangka utama berwarna Agate Grey metalik matte. Kedua-dua jentera turut tampil lebih garang dengan tayar Cross-Spoke berwarna hitam.

R 1250 GS dan R 1250 GS Adventure turut dilengkapi dengan sistem ekzos baharu yang menawarkan kuasa dan tork lebih optimum selaras dengan teknologi BMW ShiftCam.

Sementara itu, panel 6.5 inci berwarna TFT pelbagai fungsi turut didatangkan secara standard.

Antara ciri keselamatan lain yang terdapat pada R 1250 GS dan R 1250 GS Adventure:

  • Mod tunggangan ( Rain, Road)
  • Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
  • Hill Start Control
  • Electroninc Suspension Dynamic ESA

Pelanggan turut ditawarkan dengan Riding Modes Pro yang menawarkan pelbaga ciri baru antaranya:

  • Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
  • ABS Pro
  • Hill Start Control Pro
  • Dynamic Brake Assistant (DBC)

Enjin dua silinder empat strok dengan sistem penyejukan cecair turut diperhalusi dengan teknologi BMW ShiftCam bagi kedua-dua model yang menawarkan peningkatan kuasa dan tork.

Kapasiti bagi kedua-dua model turut dipertingkatkan kepada 1254cc yang kini mampu menjana 136hp pada 7,750rpm dan 143 Nm pada 6,250 rpm.

  • Motosikal BMW F 850 GS 2019 adalah sebuah model serba baharu dengan pelbagai pengemaskinian yang dinanti-nantikan.
  • Ianya memainkan peranan ‘sport-touring’-nya dengan baik sekali.
  • Namun, ianya paling menyerlah sewaktu penunggangan ‘off-road’.

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  • The 2019 BMW F 850 GS is all-new and brings much welcomed refinements.

  • It filled its sport-touring capacity pretty well.

  • However, it’s really strong in off-road riding.

The 2019 BMW F 850 GS is finally available since its launch in October last year.

It’s immediately evident that the new bike takes the middleweight GS to greater heights, making its F 800 GS predecessor look spartan and unfinished, even.

Of course, BMW Motorrad has to update the F 8XX GS line-up to where it is now. Its competitors, the Triumph’s excellent third-generation Tiger 800 line-up and KTM 790 Adventure have set the middleweight standard.

Styling

It would appear as if the F 850 GS and new R 1250 GS were designed side-by-side. It’s unmistakably a GS but also an 850. It’s a handsome bike to look at from any angle: The sharp front beak, asymmetric LED headlight, flowing body lines, terminating with an R 1200/R1250 GS taillamp. The spoked gold wheels also add to the entire appeal.

Hard Parts

First up, the engine. The new 853cc parallel-Twin has a new firing order, eschewing the old 360crank (both pistons rise and fall simultaneously). Instead, the new crank has a 270offset to mimic a 90V-Twin. It results in a smoother torque curve and reduced vibrations.

The new engine produces 95 bhp at 8,250 RPM and92 Nm of torque at 6,250 RPM. The 2,000 RPM spread between maximum horsepower and torque means the engine is “flexible.”

Besides that, the transmission now features a slipper clutch, and the final drive is on the left side.

Along with a new frame, the fuel tank is now in its traditional placement in front of the rider. Doing so results in a more balanced 49/51 front/rear weight distribution. There’s a new frame for the new bike, too, consisting of deep-drawn and welded components.

The front forks are new but non-adjustable, while the new rear monoshock is adjustable for preload and rebound damping.

Facing us was the new multifunction TFT screen. The main “page” showed data such as revs, speed and gear position, but you need to scroll to other pages for the fuel level and range. One needs time to accustom himself of flipping through the menus. It requires multiple presses on the MENU button and multi controller. However, there’s so much information in there for you to play with at the traffic lights (and impressing other motorcyclists).

Riding Impression

This particular unit was fitted with the low seat option, allowing our feet to reach the ground easily.

The seating position was predictably straight up, with the handlebars rising high and back to meet our hands. Yet, the handlebar’s width was just nice without being too wide, so we didn’t feel like we’re trying to hug a tree.

There were four ride modes: DYNAMIC, ROAD, RAIN, ENDURO while ENDURO PRO was a greyed-out option. We preferred to ride in DYNAMIC as it was akin to SPORT mode.

However, the throttle felt soft and a little detached regardless of mode we chose, as if the throttle cable had a little bit too much slack. And hence why we rode in DYNAMIC.

Don’t be fooled, nevertheless! This new engine is a potent one and will jump forward like an R 1200 GS if you twist the throttle like it’s a bottle cap. The bike will blast through the revs and gears all the way past 200 km/h (bye-bye Honda Accord driver who wanted to “test power”). The new wide transmission ratios made it really easy to cruise at 150 to 160 km/h all day.

The suspension was a bit of a revelation, too. It felt too soft therefore with not much feedback. Coupled with the low seat (it put our weight over the rear wheel), it needed more effort in getting the bike turned. However, that softness paid back in spades when the bike hooked up in mid-corner as the centrifugal forces pushed the bike’s weight down into the stiffer part of the suspension’s stroke.

We’ve hammered the bike through corners between 160 to 180 km/h (got the videos to prove it).

On the other hand, the suspension never bottomed out. The rear shock pogo’d a little before rebound damping adjustment but it’s acceptable.

But the F 850 GS was an easy bike to learn. We were soon snapping it over and utilizing the extra rolling speed due to the slipper clutch. The soft suspension totally absorbed every bump on the road and held the bike on the chosen line. The lack of feedback was scary at first, but we learned to trust the Michelin Anarkee tyres and took them to their edges (and the footpeg feelers).

Still, we wished for some adjustability for the front forks, especially in terms of compression damping to add more “feel” when riding on the road. A lack of feedback on wet roads caused a concern if the tyres were to suddenly break traction. Also, the forks dived a lot under braking.

In the end, we found that the F 850 GS is geared more towards adventure-touring although it preformed its sport-touring role well. That kind of suspension action is like what you find on enduro bikes, and we know most riders won’t mind it. Plus, the low, non-adjustable windscreen is a giveaway to the bike’s off-road intentions.

As such, it took on an entirely different character in the dirt. The soft initial throttle response allowed us to manipulate our speed with more sensitivity and predictability. The long-travel suspension soaked up bumps very well even while we sat down.

Conclusion

The 2019 BMW F 850 GS is a great step forward for the model. It’s now more “modern,” faster and comfortable, hence easier to live with. Besides the off-road capabilities, it’s also now more practical for long-distance touring.

The F 850 GS offers something accessible for a wider range of riders, who want something more affordable, lighter and smaller than the R 1250 GS. Indeed, the F 850 GS may be more capable than its bigger brother in many ways.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

ENGINE TYPE 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, liquid-cooled, parallel-Twin with 270crankshaft
DISPLACEMENT 853 cc
BORE x STROKE 84.0 mm x 77.0 mm
POWER 95 hp (70 kW) @ 8,250 RPM
TORQUE 92 Nm @ 6,250 RPM
COMPRESSION RATIO 12.7:1
TRANSMISSION Constant mesh, 6 speed
FUEL SYSTEM Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle
CLUTCH Multiple-plate wet clutch with slipper feature, cable operated
CHASSIS
FRAME Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction
FRONT SUSPENSION Upside-down ø 37 mm forks
REAR SUSPENSION Monoshock with WAD strut, spring preload hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable
SUSPENSION TRAVEL FRONT/REAR 230 mm / 215 mm
FRONT BRAKE 2x 2-piston floating calipers, ø 305 mm floating discs
REAR BRAKE 1X single-piston floating caliper, ø 265 mm brake disc
ABS BMW Motorrad ABS (disengable)
TIRES FRONT/REAR 90/00 R-21; 150/70 R-17
STEERING HEAD ANGLE 28o
TRAIL 126 mm
WHEEL BASE 1,593 mm
SEAT HEIGHT 860 mm standard, 815 mm with suspension lowering kit, 835 mm with low seat, 875 with OE comfort seat, 890 with OA rally seat
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 15 litres
WEIGHT (READY TO RIDE) 229 kg

  • Satu gambar intipan yang menunjukkan sebuah motosikal yang mungkin sekali adalah motosikal dwi-sukan BMW F 850 GS 2019 yang sedang diuji.
  • Walaupun model 2018 motosikal tersebut baru sahaja dilancarkan pada bulan November yang lalu, model yang baru ini dilihat ada beberapa perbezaannya.
  • Model yang dikemaskini itu dijangka bakal diperkenalkan menjelang hujung tahun ini.

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A spy shot of what seems to be the 2019 BMW F 850 GS dual-sport bike has been seen testing around.

Although the 2018 model was only recently launched back in November, the new one has a few differences.

Expect the updated model to be introduced later in the year.

Image source: Motorcycle.com

It has been only around three months since BMW Motorrad launched the 2018 BMW F750 GS and BMW F 850 GS siblings during the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. Although the bikes literally have not made their way to all markets around the world, it seems that an updated version is already in the works by the ever-progressive German manufacturer. (more…)

 

  • BMW Motorrad telah menayangkan sebuah video usikan yang tampak seperti sebuah motosikal BMW F 850 GS 2018 terbaru.
  • Motosikal GS kelas pertengahan terbaru ini akan dilengkapi dengan pelbagai ciri yang dikemaskini berbeza seperti enjin yang lebih besar dan casis aluminium serba baru.
  • Video ini juga menunjukkan yang motosikal ini akan dilengkapkan dengan paparan TFT baru yang kemungkinan mirip seperti apa yang boleh didapati pada motosikal BMW R 1200 GS.

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BMW Motorrad has released a teaser video of possibly the new 2018 BMW F 850 GS.

The new middleweight GS will carry a host of different upgraded features such as a bigger engine and brand new aluminium chassis.

The video also shows that the bike will carry a new TFT display that’s probably similar to the one found on the 2017 BMW R 1200 GS.

EICMA 2017 is just around the corner and the latest manufacturer to release yet another teaser video to excite the motoring enthusiasts out there is for the new 2018 BMW F 850 GS. When we say new, we mean NEW. (more…)

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