2022 BMW F850GS Adventure [Specs, Features, Photos]

The 2022 BMW F850GS And GS Adventure: Premium Middleweight Adventure

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Often called “The Best Of Both Worlds”, BMW Motorrad certainly has many things right with the F 850 GS and GS Adventure. Powered by 853cc in-line 2-cylinder engines, and sharing the same 6-speed gearbox and brakes. Both bikes use the easy-to-read TFT display with connectivity. When it comes to the suspension, it appears that both bikes are using the same suspension and should have the same wheel travel numbers, 9.1″ / 8.5″ (230 mm / 215 mm) front and rear. I will note that there is some confusion on the BMW websites. Canada and some European sites list them as the same, but the USA and UK for example show different suspension travel figures between the two models.

There are key differences between these 2 premium Adventure bikes. The most obvious at first glance is the fairing. The Adventure has a larger fairing providing more protection. The Adventure receives a larger fuel tank holding an additional 8 L for a total of 23 L versus the GS with 15L. The Adventure model is blessed with the comfort seat which is a bit more posh for longer rides, this also means a slightly higher seat height. Finally you will notice the engine guard on the Adventure is much more substantial. All of these items add up to an additional 34 lbs (15 kg) of weight. This may not seem like much but it does leave the standard GS feeling much more nimble at slow speeds.

Like many models in the 2022 BMW lineup, the options list is full of goodies. I highly recommend looking at the Premium package, it includes key items such as the Dynamic ESA and Ride Modes Pro.

3 Color choices for the 2022 BMW F850GS : Racing Red, Style Rallye, Triple Black

3 Color choices for the 2022 BMW F850GS Adventure: Light White, Rallye, Triple Black

The 2022 BMW F850GS starts at $12,595 USD / $14,595 CAD.

The 2022 BMW F850GS Adventure starts at $12,595 USD / $14,595 CAD.

On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new 2022 BMW F850GS and GS Adventure in one place.

Model Overview

General Info

Price: GS: $12,595 USD / $14,595 CAD GSA: $12,595 USD / $14,595 CAD

Key Features GS:
- ABS
- Adjustable handbrake lever and clutch lever
- ASC (Automatic Stability Control)
- Engine guard
- LED headlight
- LED tail light
- On-board computer Pro
- Selectable Ride Modes (Rain / Road)
- 12 V power socket
Key Features GS Adventure:
- 6,5″ TFT colour display with connectivity
- BMW Motorrad ABS
- Riding modes Rain / Road
- LED headlights and LED indicators
- Adjustable touring windshield
- 12 V power outlet and USB socket
- Engine guard
- Hand protectors
- Stainless steel luggage rack

Main Specs

Engine: 853cc Parallel Twin
Power: 99 hp at 8,500 rpm
Torque: 68 lb-ft at 6,750 rpm
Wet Weight: GS: 504 lbs (229 kg) GSA: 538 lbs (244 kg)
Seat Height: GS: 33.9″ GSA: 34.4”

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2022 BMW F850GS Adventure Specifications

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ENGINE
Engine	853cc, Liquid cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin engine, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Engine Power	90 hp (66 kW) at 8,000 rpm
Bore x Stroke	84 mm x 77 mm
Compression Ratio	12.7 : 1
Fuel delivery	Electronic fuel injection
Starter	Electric
Max Torque	63 lb-ft (86 Nm) at 6,250 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Clutch	Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operated
Transmission	Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase
Drive	Chain Drive
CHASSIS
Suspension Front	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Suspension Rear	Cast aluminum dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable
Brakes Front	Dual floating disc brakes, dual-piston floating calipers, diameter 12.0″ (305 mm)
Brakes Rear	Single disc brake, diameter 10.4″ (265 mm), single-piston floating caliper
Tires Front	90/90 – 21 54V
Tires Rear	150/70 – 17 69V
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.0 gal (15 l)
Color	GS Trophy, Racing Red, Triple Black
ELECTRICAL
Alternator	Three-phase 416 W generator
Battery	12 V / 10 Ah
Headlight
Tail Light	LED Tail Light
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length	90.8″ (2,305 mm)
Overall Width	36.3″ (922 mm)
Overall Height	53.4″ (1,356 mm)
Wheelbase	62.7″ (1593 mm)
Castor	4.9″ (126 mm)
Seat Height	Rallye Seat: 35.0″, Comfort Seat: 34.4″, Standard Seat: 33.9″, Low Seat: 32.9″, Low Suspension Kit: 32.1″
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled	504 lbs (229 kg)
WARRANTY
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2022 BMW F850GS Adventure Features

Dynamic ESA automatically dampens the chassis and lets you determine how intense the contact between the tires and the terrain should be.

ABS Pro gets even more out of curves and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) prevents the rear wheel from spinning during changing grip conditions.

The new standard LED indicators show even more clearly where the road is taking you.

With Ride Modes Pro you gain engine drag torque control (MSR) and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), to support your riding style. In “Dynamic” mode the new engine mapping means that you can enjoy even more riding fun.

The adjustable windscreen protects you from wind and weather, while your smartphone remains charged thanks to the USB port.

Connect your smartphone to the bike via bluetooth and keep an overview of the vehicle information, navigation, calls and media with the 6.5 inch TFT display. You can control all functions intuitively via the multi-controller.

The new “extra low” seat help improve the handling and control of the machine, even for shorter riders.