| Engine | BMW F850GS | BMW F 700 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | A224A08M0 | |
| Displacement | 853 cc | 798 cc |
| Max power | 95 hp (@8 250 RPM) | 75 hp (@7 300 RPM) |
| Max torque | 92 Nm (@6 250 RPM) | 77 Nm (@5 300 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 000 RPM | 8 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 12.70:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.80 litre | |
| Oil type | 5W40 | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR8J-9E | NGK DCPR-8-E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 84.0 mm | 82.0 mm |
| Stroke | 77.0 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 48.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.41 kg/hp | 2.79 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 414 hp/Ton | 358 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah | AGM 12V 14Ah |
| Gearbox | BMW F850GS | BMW F 700 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.821 | 1.943 |
| Final drive | 2.588 | 2.47 |
| 1. gear | 2.833 (82 km/h) | 2.462 (89 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.067 (112 km/h) | 1.75 (125 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (144 km/h) | 1.381 (159 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.308 (177 km/h) | 1.174 (186 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.103 (209 km/h) | 1.042 (210 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 0.968 (239 km/h) | 0.96 (228 km/h) |
| Chasis | BMW F850GS | BMW F 700 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel bridge frame in monocoque design, load-bearing engine | Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | 43mm USD, 204.00 mm travel | Telescopic fork, 41 mm dia, 170.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 184.00 mm travel | Cast aluminum 2-sided swing arm, 165.00 mm travel |