BMW F850GS HONEST Review
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This is the 2021+ BMW F 850 GS 40 years edition. Awesome motorcycle with not many flaws - only 1 in fact. A great and appreciated engine and performance upgrade from the previous BMW F 800 GS in my opinion. Now I believe that it's a "complete motorcycle" that doesn't need to ask the big daddy what to do. Let's dig into detail in this video! My Instagram page: / thevtold
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Thanks for the video. I have a 2019 850gs, which I've had for over a year and was purchased as a demo. I thought I would give my thoughts after a year of ownership, bearing in mind am 58 years old with little dirt experience, but over 40 years of riding on the street. This is a heavy bike (504lbs wet), especially moving around the garage with what feels like a high center of gravity when being manhandled. That being said once under way that feeling disappears and it is very flickable on the road and is very stable in the dirt, although It can be blown around a bit on the highway. I'd rather opt for carrying a fuel bladder than go for the extra weight in the GSA model for the occasions where i needed more range. Riding position is upright which is very comfortable, although 6ft 2'' am going to get lower pegs just to make it more so. The rallye seat is not too comfortable for long. The handle bar is nicely placed and the reach is spot on, controls fit nicely to hand, although I tilted the bars 10 degrees or so away for easier reach of the levers whilst standing. Love cruise control, the mirrors could be bigger. The rear brake pedal sits too low and is non adjustable. TFT is the best in the business and I use my phone for Nav, no complaints. Bluetooth works, maybe others don't update their phone. Speed limit info is a bonus. The switchable riding modes are great and I suspect the abs, traction control etc have saved these old bones. I bought a touring windshield, the one that came with the bike is too small, fatiguing on longer rides and doesn't really move the air off the body. I switch back to the small for off road, particularly when its 30c plus here in Canada. The engine likes to be pushed and really comes alive over 4k and up. I generally leave the bike in dynamic mode for the throttle response, however the mapping could be better for low speed in this mode, there is some hesitation, there might be a software update? I don't like the fact the engine is built in China, there is some swarf left outside the block from when they machined it and the cam chain certainly makes noise at idle, which is disconcerting but under way there's no issue. Occasionally I have a problem finding neutral, no big deal. Yeah there is dive from the front suspension when braking and it can bottom out on bigger jumps. This is a big mark against the bike at this price point at the other end the rear electronic adjustable is great and the bike is very smooth on tarmac. I only use the quick shifter on going up the gear box under hard acceleration it disappoints going down the other way. I would not intentionally take it as an option. Maintenance is a little different, two drain plugs for the oil pan as an example and instructions for chain tensioning are more odd than am used to. Big negative on these bikes is they've dropped providing the workshop manual; part of the enjoyment for having a motorcycle is working on it, for me at least and you'd think BMW based in a country with a reputation on engineering and home mechanics would appreciate this point. This is a good comfortable touring adventure bike which is very capable on the road, gravel and fire roads. Its too heavy for single track unless ridden by an accomplished rider and or has a better front suspension. You'd have to compare it with the Africa twin or KTM 790, 890 or 901. I like it, would have a T7, if I could insure two. Hope these comments help any prospective buyer.
Buying it in few months for sure. Awesome review m8!
Thanks and it's an awesome motorcycle, so I'm happy as you should be happy with it too.
Thanks for the review on the 850 . I just bought a 2021 F 750 GS I love it. Acceleration and front brakes are superb.
What matters is the good fit in the first place. Everything else may in the end of the day be subjective very much. If you're happy with the F750GS, then it learly means that it was a good choice.
Great review. I bought a F 850 GSA and love it! I commute, tour and run it off road regularly and it fits me great. I had a R 1200 GS prior to this and buying something slightly lighter and more nimble has brought back the joy of adventure riding for me.
Hey! Interesting to hear this. I can't still made my mind between the F850 and R1250, and most people I've heard of who have switched from one bike to the other have done it from the 850 to the 1250 due to lack of power. Interesting to hear the thoughts of someone who did the other way around!
@@Devilathor My 1200 (07) had 100 hp and my 850 has 95 hp. The flickability off road, price, fun factor and 21" front wheel make up for the 5 hp.
Just got back from my first road trip 6 hours through Texas Hill Country on my 21 f750gs beautiful sunny day. So lots of other Riders . Really nice road bike. Amazing bike with all that torque , Navigator GPS , cruise control , quickshifter , key fob . BMW sure knows how to build a quality 🏍
Thanks for sharing this. I see that F850GS can give something else than the bigger R1250GS. Perhaps it even makes more sense in the true meaning of adventure that consists in a large part of offroad riding. No question about F850GS being better and easier to ride off the road than the R1250GS. I myself tried both and even though in my opinion it doesn't show on the road, when offroading one may feel more weight of R1250GS.
@@Devilathor I’m in the same place. Have you considered the new Africa Twin?
I love my F800 GS Adventure 🤠👍
Great vid mate
Thanks and all the best with your F800GS Adventure - great bike you've got.
Nice review and great sound
Thanks and I'm glad you like the vid!
Paint scheme is awesome too
Excellent review. Thank you. Subscribed!
I'm glad you like it!
Very nice review buddy
Thank you and I'm happy that you like it. All the best!
I've owned both and still have the F850GS. The 850 is a very different bike from the 800, don't be fooled by the name and minor bump in power. Engine character is what makes the diff and the 850 is fun in any rpm which means it's fun no matter what you want to do. It also sounds so much better, 800 was whisper quiet. Modern tech and lower seat height means it's definitely a modern adventure touring bike. The only benefit the 800 was the engine was happy to crawl in gear 1 without any throttle and you would not need the clutch, great for stop start traffic - I do miss that about the bike. 850 is quite jerky in gear one but you quickly get used to it
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I also feel that click on my clutch! It's Kinda weird, mine does not have quick shifter by the way! And YES the mirrors are terrible, I have replaced them first day, I'm currently using Versys's 650 mirrors, it looks great and have a nice filed of view
I see we've had the exact same experiences. Somebody in the comments mentioned they they managed to fix the clutch issue. I believe it could've been just about adjusting its position and possibly bringing it closer to the grip (not sure, so better check that in the comments once again).
Only thing i wish was standard on it would have been the GPS location. It should have been over the TFT instead of on the handlebars. :)
Just solved de click in the clutch, bmw seems to pre set the bike with a low contatc clutch setup, I have started to feel the shifter very clunky and very hard to put on neutral (just like my old Harley) a quick leaver adjustment have solved this problem and that click feel
I've been hearing about the issues of finding the neutral more and more often nowadays. It's great to get this hint from you. I'm going to heart-pin it here so others can see and find out if it works for them. Thanks for sharing!
Hi V-told! I have been considering to buy this GS. Will it be comfortable riding 120-140kmph hours? I want low engine sound at that speed and low vibration of course. I will be glad if you reply me. Thanks
Hi, since you’re asking for my opinion in regard to those particular conditions then I’d say definitely yes. This is also a range in which GS will be both relaxed (relatively quiet with lower RPM) and in the range of loads of torque, so explosive in terms of performance. Still, as general as it is, it encourage you to call some BMW motorcycles dealer nearby you and take a GS for a spin to spend some time riding 120-140 km/h and see how you like it. I hope this helps.
I think the f850gs fits the bill. Its a solid bike for its purpose. Dont expect it performs the same as a r1250gs. It performs well enough for 95 bhp. If people only focus on pure performance this bike and also the r1250gs arent the choice they need to make. They are better of with a supersport or the s1000xr. The f850gs is for adventure travel wich means sometimes getting of the Tarmac into the woods or sandroad, wich a supersport isnt suited for. Most people buy the f850gs because of 2 things. Getting something lighter, coming from a r1200gs and because the r1250gs is riddiculous expensive. And ask yourself this. How many times you ride 2 up? I dont!
Yeah, if one seeks pure performance, likely no GS is a perfect match. However, the biggest one is the closest to achieving what there is to be achieved. Now the 850 has other advantages like being physically light and having a larger front wheel to better deal with potholes for example. It's also more attractive in terms of maintenance costs. I would be interested to see a 5+ year ownership calculated including the bikes' resale values and having that compared. The big GS keeps its value pretty well, so this would require a quite detailed calculation.
@@VToldsMotoShow I would like to see that too. On the other hand, looking for a young bmw f800gs you will see that those prices are pretty steep on the second hand market. If I pay a 1000 euro more I have a brand new yamaha tenere 700. Okay lighter engine but fully capable brand new bike versus an outgoing heavier secondhand bike. Choices....
Im gonna order the F 850 GS Adventure 2022 next year. Im 180cm tall should i add the lowering kit for it? Im going alot more offroad than onroad.
It depends on how long your legs are. You can measure that actually but the best way is to sit on a bike and try. I'm 183 and I was dealing with F800GS Adventure perfectly. I wouldn't put my feet fully on the ground on both sides I believe but there was nothing uncomfortable for me. I wouldn't sacrifice on bike's capabilities and handling. You're not short and if your legs are of normal length, then don't worry. Off the road, if you stop on top of a rut and cannot reach the ground, you'll go down anyway with or without a lowering kit and on a regular 850 or an 850 Adventure :)
They should make an sm version of this!!
An underated bike.Spend some money on proper skid plate,hand guards,light protector,side stand extender and some proper off rd tyres eg:Dunlop trailmax and you are good to go.
I think it can be a very well-rounded off-road machine. Another way would be to go the the Adventure variant. It also does the job.
I was telling my friends for years that life’s too short to ride a BMW, while I rode an f800gs. Told everybody I’m going orange or getting a triumph. I’m looking at GS’s again, choosing between the 850gsa and a 1250rallye 🤦♂️
Haha, nice one. KTM may be worth giving a try I believe - many people praise them, so I'd definitely try one if you feel like there's something cool out there in those bikes. But well, getting an R1250GS is a choice that generally doesn't disappoint.
Świetna recenzja, jeden z moich wymarzonych motocykli po tym jak juz zjeżdżę mojego g310gs🙂
Dzięki i cieszę się, że się podoba. Maszyna w pełni zasługuje na uwagę. A z GS-a wypada niekiedy przesiąść się na GS-a!
With same seat height, which bike (850gs vs. 1250gs) is lighter to support with your legs on uneven ground or during stops at traffic lights? Which is lighter to manuever in relatively tight spaces? Which bike is lighter to pick up when it is dropped? Love your videos. Thank you.
As far as stopping and supporting yourself with your leg goes, due to the weight, F850GS is noticeably easier to hold upright to me. Off roading, I'd feel more confident with it as it's physically lighter. As for manuevering, that's a tough call as they're both awesome. I think I'd go with R1250GS thanks to it's Telelever suspension and complete stability because of it. It's more encouraging to me, especially at lower speeds. But F850GS is also pretty good. Picking up - I've got no experience with those two here. On one hand F850GS is still lighter, on the other R1250GS doesn't fall completely flat but at a certain angle as it rests on its cylinders always. So you're not starting all the way from the ground but higher. How it feels in real life - this may be quite hard to test. I hope this helps and thanks for sharing! Cheers!
My previus motorcycle was a mt03, now i bouth a f750 gs and i fell the gear change very heavy, with a noise that make me thinck That i breaking the engine. Is this normal?
You might want to check the tension of the chain as a simple thing to do.
I am 1,77cm do you think this bike would fit me if i got a lower seat that makes the seat height 835mm instead of the standard 860mm???
I have rode this bike and can agree on the seat height, but i want to buy it because its so nice to ride on and hope a lower seat height would help me with that issue..
First of all, it's all about how long your legs are. If you can lower the seat by 2,5 cm, then that's a lot and if you weren't that super comfortable initially on the F850GS, then this would surely make a lot of difference.
Hahaha BMW should’ve listed “birth control” as one of the bike’s features due to the seat pitch 😅
I recently rode an Italian 300cc from the bottom of Myanmar to the tip of Malaysia (2000km). If I can go on an adventure on a 300cc thumper, for sure you can ride an 800gs anywhere you want.
Ah yes, sure. I bet that for the kind of possibilities that this money gives, it's more about joy, fun and effortlessness than pure survival.
I just bought a 750 gs, I don’t do off road riding; I wanted it to be an around town bike I could also find comfortable with weekend trips two up. I really like it but will definitely be tuning it with RS2E to get some increased power; I came from a triumph street triple that simple was more powerful but not comfortable.
I’m in a similar situation but haven’t bought the GS yet. I had an fz07 and didn’t like the naked bike with no electronics lifestyle so I sold it and am now between tracer 9 gt and f750GS. How do you like your 750GS so far?
@@Vanity7k I had the GS750 for three months and traded it for a F900r; the 750 was just too underpowered for me.
@@steelcowboy2751 i see. How are you liking that one now?
@@Vanity7k I like it a lot.
Do you know anything about the new GS 850 having any valve train problems. Saw a video on that but don’t know if it’s true. Love your videos, thanks Ed
Thanks, I'm glad you like the videos. I haven't heard such complaints but it would be best to visit some sort of owners' forum online, if they still exist - they should. Or perhaps a Facebook page where people might be addressing these sorts of topics more reliably as there may be plenty of long-time owners of these bikes. I hope it helps.
Hello bro! Do you find it more vibey in cruising speeds than the Africa Twin 1100 or the Vstrom 1050 ? CHEERS
I wish I had an answer for you but I've never had a chance to ride an Africa Twin, so cannot really compare. Between BMW and a V-Strom, I actually never noticed anything annoying in either of these in terms of vibration at higher speeds. As a side note - I wouldn't expect the Honda to really cause any, so I would believe that the should all be fine in terms of what you're asking about. Cheers!
I want to know how much trouble the electronics are in terms of servicing the bike, and what kind of problems electronics will cause as the bike ages.
I'm afraid that such information may not really be gathered anywhere. We all know that Range Rovers are not reliable, KTM bikes can cause trouble and Ducatis will break at some point. But more detailed and statistically proven information about anything will require digging a lot of threads on owners' forums I believe.
@@VToldsMotoShow the reason I asked is because electronics always move forward, and you can't make a 10 year old computer with today's parts. I also wonder how accurate things like gs911 are, and what they can and cannot diagnose.
@@VToldsMotoShow I also wonder, for future restoration, if a bike can run without electronics if none are available. I can't imagine aftermarket or alternative sources of ECUs. And I can't imagine mfrs making all the replacement ECUs that will be needed over the next 50 years.
Jakież było moje zdziwienie jak zobaczyłem polskie blachy ;) Świetna recenzja jakiej na próżno szukać w internecie :) Sam ujeżdżam 850 Adventure ;) pozdrawiam
Dzięki i cieszę się, że film jest pomocny. Pozdro!
I always assumed the F850GS had the same suspension as the F850GS Adventure??
The setup is different, hence for example different wheel travel both in the front and rear. Different ground clearance for the same reason and also some angles are slightly different.
Actually I wont worry about HP if I am going for an adv. As long as there is enough torque it will suffice. I own a F900XR and love it, though I am itching to get a 1250 too even though I am just 178 cms
At 178 you should be feeling perfect on the R1250GS. I had a chance to ride the F900XR and it's really nimble in my opinion. Different than all other BMWs except from F900R perhaps. But much, much different from F850GS. I'm working to publish a video of "F850GS or F900XR" in some time and think that it may be interesting.
@@VToldsMotoShow that seems to be a great idea. I did push F900XR through land slides this week and it’s just confusing how it holds up off-road- Ofcourse no sump guard is a constant worry. But I did with stock bike and suspension on dynamic to make it a bit firm. Will forward to the comparison video :)
And yes I booked a GS as well :) thanks for ur follow up! Much appreciated
@@VToldsMotoShow haha please do. may sell my 850 for that XR
Great video!
I disagree about suspsension comparisson with the 21' RT which I think is has the best suspension in the market.
(I owned both bikes at the moment 850 and RT)
Keep up with the good work!
Thanks
RT turns great, no doubt about it. 850 is good here too. My point was solely comfort-oriented and I mean by that how much vibration/shaking/movement/impact strength I feel in my bum/back when riding.
Hi, would you recommend f850gs as a first bike to someone with 190cm, 110 kg and 28 years of age. Best.
yes if you have fairly decent riding skills, if learning, start with a lighter bike..
I feel that the smaller and easier to physically handle, the better for a beginner. In terms of engine and safety systems, this may be one of the best choices. You also sit upright on it and that helps maintain control. On the other hand, as Salman mentioned, weight and height matter too as we all have to learn the new way of using our muscles on a motorcycle. But if you're 190 kg and with a lot of strength, it may just be fine and actually more comfortable for you than some smaller bikes that would make you feel cramped when riding them.
you could ride that from Sydney to London easily. They used to do it in the 70s in the /5
Probably, probably. It should be very tough off the road. Probably one of the best choices for rough tracks.
@@VToldsMotoShow I suspect so too
Hi V, thanks for the review. I own an F850GS 40 year edition, full optionals. It’s a stunning motorbike when it works. I had to take it to BMW service 5 times in 1 year due to some engine noise that led to engine valve clearance and replacement of engine head cover. The first time it happened around 1000km, it was fixed at 2900km after I sent repeatedly emails to BMW headquarter and now happened again at 8300km. BMW refused to change the engine and also didn’t fix the issue. I’ll be selling this motorbike hopefully this week. I feel sorry because that’s the kind of bike I want, but BMW after sale service is the worse that I ever experienced in my life. I was dealing to upgrade to R1250GS just to get rid of my F850GS. Needless to say that BMW did everything with their disservice to let me change my mind and drop this option immediately. Probably I’ll put my money on a Ducati Multistrada.
Hi, thanks for sharing that and I'm very sorry that you're in this position with a malfunctioning bike. It should never happen in the first place but once it did, I believe BMW - and any other manufacturer for that matter - should do whatever there's in their power to make you even happier than before. The reality is that at the dealerships and often in the HQs, people who work there are not very excited about their jobs. This usually applies to any brand and company and that hurts. There are few exceptions and finding them makes life so much better. And that's how a customer may become a happy, loyal customer. It's a shame that BMW as a premium manufacturer can screw things up. As you said - in the end of the day they lose too. I hope that whatever you choose next, will reward you with better customer service. It's like winning a lottery ticket though. All the best!
@@VToldsMotoShow Thank you V for your comment. a few days ago the last straw that broke the camel's back. The new issue I had required to check was a strange "clunk" from the front side of the bike, like a disconnection between handlebar and front dumper. They did not even bother to have their technicians check the motorbike, they briefly rode it (3 mins) and came back saying "the motorbike is fine, you can go." At my request of a BMW Motorrad Service receipt showing what they've done, they simply told me "you don't need it." Once back home, I took the bike to a local, yet super popular workshop, specialized in BMW, Ducati, Suzuki, to have an external opinion. After not even 2 meters, without even rising it, the technician told me that the nut on the handle bar on top of the front dumper, was loosening up and probably would come off if I'd continue to ride it, with risk to my personal safety, especially on the highway. BOTTOM LINE: I called BMW headquarter and demanded they come pick up my bike with a truck. I have requested an immediate replacement with a brand new model reserving the rights of further legal actions. I have no idea as to what will happen next, but it is likely that my BMW experience is completely over, I just had enough.
@@VToldsMotoShow BMW replaced my 15months old 850GS 40yr edition with a brand new 850GS Triple Black with the exact same package as my previous one. After months of back and forth they acknowledged that production unit engine was defective and offered me the new motorbike as I had requested for a very small cash contribution. I’ll go pick it up next week. I can wait to enjoy it at its full potential 😊
Hi. What type of noise did you have in 850gs? Was it rattling? Or something else?
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Hey brother love from India. I have a question here I'm 5 feet 4inch guy, this bike will be comfortable or not? Or is there any option like we can change the stock seat to low end?
Hi, I think that it actually could be quite challenging when stopping. After setting off, it's going to be always fine on any bike, but stopping and supporting yourself with legs may be hard as this F850GS is a rather tall bike. Sure, you may get a lowered seat and that would be great, but you'd have to have it installed and go sit on it to find out if it's lowered enough.
Try the f750gs, it's smaller.
The left side graphic on the tank you could mistake the 8 for a 9
It's not very clear indeed.
Great suspension, comfortable ergonomics, easy to ride, no problem with the 21inch front wheel on a pavemen. However, the engine and the gearbox are a shame. Given the price and the reputation of a premium manufacturer. I do not mean lack of power, regretfully I mean the sound and the way the engine gives off power. The gearbox is a joke as well if you compare it to any mid range japanese competition. The quick shifter is spongy. BMW riders usually do not ride other makes. That keeps them happy.
13:25 😂
Voge motorcycles in china is about to come out with a bike that uses the engine from the 850 gs. very nice bike
I just checked and indeed there's something like this. I wonder what Chinese will bring to the market. Not really succeeded with cars yet but perhaps motorcycles would be a better spot. If they force others to cut down on prices, I'd be happy to see as much of their creations as possible.
@@VToldsMotoShow indeed. They are doing quite well with the cf moto 800 mt. Benelli is doing well also since qj motors owns them. Benelli is about to launch the trk 800 which is very nice. Only a 754 cc though. But looks quite nice. The 800 mt in Europe is priced around the 9,000 to 10,000 euro mark. It's even about to be sold in the states. I'm really looking forward to watch you test these bikes out and give your opinion. Don't thing I want to spend full size or even medium sized motorcycle money when something that offers a lot of bang for the buck is available.
ufff.....I was just thinking buying it and switch for my current f800gs, now not sure......the sound and quick reaction seem to be more "agressive" let say with my current partner for the last 10 years.
I'd definitely not sell an F800GS just to get an 850. There's a new F900GS so you might want to wait a moment and see how it compares to the mentioned two.
You raved about the bike, then only give it 7 out of 10? That is 70% or a "C" grade. i have the F850 GSA, and give it a 9.2
Love mine also. I think a 9.2 is a fair grade.
Good and great is not perfect. To compare, I'd rate R1250GS as a fully deserved 9 out of 10. Still, it's a personal scale this one here. 7 is really good, 8 is brilliant, 9 is the best. 10 doesn't exist yet. I hope that this explains it. Since none can get a 10, then you may count it as an 8 out of 9 and 9 is currently the top score.
sadly my country no longer sell F850GS anymore
That is too bad. What country is that?
Oh, that's weird. I'm also curious where that is. It says Taiwan in your profile, so I'm going to assume that. Perhaps riders prefer smaller and lower motorcycles and the tall F850GS wouldn't sell well enough to be kept on the market.
@@VToldsMotoShow Yes and also I think the best sell ADV bike in Taiwan should be Africa Twin CRF1100L(sells 23600 USD)
others like : Tiger 800 (22300 USD) 790 Adventure (25500 USD) V-Strom 1050XT(22000 USD) Multistrada 950 (24800 USD) are also popular
For BMW people are more willing to choose used R1250GS or R1200GS ('17~'20 /21500~ 35000 USD)
F850GS(25200 USD in 2020) may not be competitive in price
thanks for your review, I guess we are marketing victims about the power, because no matter how fast or powerful bike you have, not much possibilities to use that reservoir of power on the streets in real life, because of the conditions of the road, busy traffic etc. being 165cm I am short nearly for everything out there on the market not only adventure bikes = ), I guess for those who wants adventure bike they have to deal with the situation they wont flat foot both sides on the bike on traffic lights, that is all = ) people who are 180cm or more, seriously there is no high bikes for you guys, unless you need flat foot both side for some reason = )
Yeah, the number reflecting horsepower indeed is not everything. However, I myself enjoy more and more power to the point that it really matters. Perhaps above 170 HP it doesn't change much - here I probably could say "enough" ;)
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oh people get caught up in horsepower and performance numbers.. "feel of adrenaline"... this is what makes Ad. junkies get killed on motorcycles. on the road..
riding on roads is for enjoying the experience ,, nimble in and out of trafic.
Adrenaline kick you leave for the racetrack.. Todays +100 hp bikes are insane on the road... Imagine the power to weight ratio.. 100 hp on a 200kg bike... In a lightweight 1200kg car would be 600hp.. to get those high power figures a lot of bikes have a really short stroke and a large bore to rev high...
On the road a square engine is nicer to ride and often has a better fuel economy....
decent bike but the worst wind noise i’ve ever experienced .
Oh, that's interesting! Thanks for sharing. Would be great to learn how tall you are for others to know what to expect.
@@VToldsMotoShow I am 6ft 2. Just back from a 600 mile overnight trip and really love riding it. Still fun and fast and outstanding throughout the twisties I got mine new last april and it’s just turned 3000miles . I have changed the screen to a few variations including the adjustable from bmw but still is the worst for buffeting by miles. I would really like a solution .
@@Crsf84 Would a bigger 1250 style tall wind screen solve the problem? I am wondering about this exact issue too.
@@henkondemand I am now on the adjustable bracket from bmw used on the adventure model with an MRA Vario and it’s still absolutely awful. The issue with going taller is from what I am led to believe the bracket snapping off due to excessive force on the mounting points . I have just ordered a puig wind deflector to try but if i’m honest i’m enjoying the bike but seriously considering trading for something else because of this. Even my local BMW openly admit it’s a terrible bike for that. Sorry can’t be of much help .
@@henkondemand The GSA version of the 850 has much better wind protection all the way around and more fuel. It is worth the extra money.
so Chinese engine is fine? nothing to worry about?
If only I knew what exactly you're referring to.
@@VToldsMotoShow Airbox not sealed properly resulting in dirt in engine then failure or CCT malfunction resulting in engine failure. A complete review should mention any problems recently reported.
@@VToldsMotoShow he's asking if the BMW Chinese 850cc Loncin engine is free of problems ...
Chinese motors at German prices. No thanks. I'll skip