Good review as ever, especially in that weather. I’m somewhat biased but it’s an excellent bike, I’ve owned mine since 2020 and very pleased with it. Enough power, all the safety gear and very competent on rough Welsh back roads. The low screen works well, and is a great bike for touring. Just a couple of caveats, the ‘dynamic’ mode is obligatory, the throttle response in ‘road’ is truly tragic. It carries the weight a little high, but nothing that isn’t unmanageable.
Dynamic vs Road on the 1250 is the same… (I leave that in Dynamic too). I probably picked the worst possible day to try it 🤣. I’m sure the low screen is perfect, especially in warmer weather, it just wasn’t ideal for that particular day. Ride safe!
F850GS is a great bike although the front suspension is terrible, way too soft, no damping to speak of and non adjustable. Just fitted Andreani adjustable cartridges to front forks and what a difference, the bike handles like a normal motorcycle now, so much better and so much more fun.
Meltdown: do you ride mostly off road or just normal road riding? Did you have the loosy feel in the front on roads? After your modification do you feel more planted and not swervy in the front, better feedback on the curvy highway roads?
@@razorsharp9850 I ride on and off road. The bike on the road with the adjustable front suspension is now very stable and easier to ride. I can brake and accelerate in the middle of tight bends without the bike becoming unstable and without the bike changing direction. I now feel much more confident riding on the road as the bike now handles predictably.
That was some serious rain. Made me think this was actually doing work lol. 10 minutes into the video, you’re saying throttle is jerky. Well, you were riding on Dynamic through slow traffic in the rain in low gears…. If you had switched to Road (or rain) then I am convinced you would not have that issue.
On a day like that... yes. 100% 🤣 The coffee is good and plenty of bikes to look at. Mine was in for a major service and two advisories for the valve and oil for the swingarm and was going to be 3hrs. Not sure I need that much coffee, but given the weather, it would have been a better bet. I should have taken my laptop and could have caught up on video editing!
I’m looking for an adventure bike in the mid size range that can accommodate my wife and our gear. I’m downsizing from a Harley Electraglide so I don’t want the big 1250GS. I turned 70 this year so I want a bike I can ride into my 80s. How would this 850 do with a pillion? Wet reviews show things that you don’t always see on a sunny day. Thanks and keep the shiny side up.😎
Power-wise I'm sure it's fine, though it's quite tall and I think for a pillion, the only way to know is for her to try it, ideally on a test ride. It's a one piece seat which might be less ideal than some of the others that have a separate seat and separate cushioning. If you do choose one, I'd definitely suggest the bigger screen! Good luck.
Same here. I turn sixty nine in a couple of months, and am looking for an adventure bike I can ride into my 80s, as well. Leaning hard toward one of the Tiger 1200s.
Don't dismiss the 310gs if you have no need to go beyond 65-70mph. But it's not for pillion. It's really a great inexpensive do-it-all bike if you have no great need for high speeds. Really 🙂 it's worth checking into for old people. Lightweight+high quality, and very capable in all conditions, except high speed touring. 60mpg. Can do 90mph, but will be loud and vibey.
It depends a lot on your height really. If you ride very often or almost always with 2 up and maybe some luggage, then you want the 850 for power over the 750. But it works better to be on the taller side. 180cm (plus). You should include the Dynamic ESA suspension so you can adjust easily the rear shock settings with the push of a button to just you or with your wife and or no luggage. You really need to test ride a loaded version of the 850 and a 1250 GS to compare. They aren’t too far apart on size and weight, you might end up at the 1250 in the end.
Not many tests of these amongst the usual TH-camrs I watch so found that really interesting.. I don’t think it’ll tempt away from my Bonneville but it does look like a good bike.
Thanks and yes, I think your Bonneville is safe for now. The 850GS is a good bike, but there's a lot of good bikes out there, and I'm not sure that's quite enough. I'm sure it'll float some boats, and it'd be dull if everyone liked the same thing. I'd still pick a Tiger 900 though of the middleweight adventure bikes.
Riding in lots of rain on these types of roads in Dynamic mode. I wonder why BMW equipped the bike with a Rain mode. Seems they wasted their time & money.
Everyone is different, but for me, I prefer the Tiger 900. I see lots of both bikes out on the road though, so I’m sure there’s plenty of folks that would choose the GS too as it’s more their sort of thing. Each to their own though.
Like your video. Very brave riding in those conditions. One question? Would the Rain mode have been better than Dynamic?? Amazed the dealer didn’t set that up for you. I always worry about diesel on the road in wet conditions. Well done.
If I didn’t ride in the rain, I’d not be riding for much of the year 😉. I think I tried Rain for a while, but preferred the setup in Dynamic. I tend to ride my 1250GS that way too.
@@PeakMotorcycles Yes. You have that experience like many of us fair weather riders don’t. I have the F850GSA and leave setting on Dynamic as recommended. As an ex MotoGP photographer stay rubber side down. Thanks again for your video. John
I have ridden BMW 1200/1250 GS bikes since 2017 and have done 130,000 kms. And i use RAIN mode when it's raining or the roads are wet. Why would you not? RAIN mode is there for a reason. It adjusts the settings for throttle, ABS & traction control to make it safer, to better cope with slippery conditions. 🤦♂
Thinking of touring Croatia next year we'll my friends are planningit all ready - & hiring a GS BMW & not sure which to hire for 10 days - I ride a GT Pro 900 & Moto 2 765 in UK - Will be 2 up - Which would be the best option 850 or may be 1250 cheers
See if you can try them before, though for two up, I’d choose the 1250. Centre of gravity is lower and the bike feels lighter. I think the seat is lower too. Also more comfort for the pillion and though both have plenty of power the 1250 has the extra low down torque which makes riding with a pillion much easier. Will it be the 1300 by next year?
A better late than never happy new year to you 😊. Cool review as always and it did look like a cool bike (even in horrible weather conditions), I was surprised you didnt like it as much as i thought you would, thanks for sharing and see you on your next adventure ✌️ 🤟 🤙
Maybe I should go back on a better day? Someone else suggested I should try the 850GSA so I’ll see what they have. I have a tour to Corsica and Sardinia coming up in May and I think I’ll be due another service after that, so will try then. It’s all my opinion, not fact! I’m sure there’s plenty of folks who love it, but then my thing of late seems to be a 1250GS, small capacity bikes and big singles, so what do I know?! 🤣
I think it’s been proven that reflective gear is more effective for being seen than colours. Everything I ride in is reflective and thankfully in all the years I’ve been riding, I’ve never had a problem with being seen in the rain. Thanks anyway.
@@onthepegs do you think other riders require your approval? I assume you don’t as I guess that might be considered a bit arrogant, which I’m sure you’re not.
Feels like it at the moment. Or it would if I wasn't enjoying the sun in Kerala, and just keep seeing the Met Office severe weather warnings for rain back home Hopefully that will all have passed by the time I get back (but I know it won't...) Spring will be here before long though.
Thanks, I have one more of a new helmet and then it'll be the India videos for a week, then a couple back home in the garage, a few van videos (that's going again now!) and then it'll be the London show. By then the weather should be better and I'll be out and about a bit more.
If a sunny warm day was available, I would have picked it 🤣. My 1250 service was booked six weeks before, and was already overdue. With other travel and Christmas it would have been a month+ before I’d get it done and there would be no guarantee that it wouldn’t be raining then too. And thank you 🤣. On the plus side, there’s not many other fools on TH-cam doing test rides in that UK weather, so perhaps that helps!
As far as adventure bikes go, I like the look of this. Much like the G 310 GS in appearance. Who needs a quickshifter? Excellent luggage rack. If I bought a BMW, it would be the RNineT Urban G/S. Simple, no screen, very low centre of gravity. First-class review in atrocious conditions, Andre.
Thanks. The Urban G/S is a great bike, though not sure I’d choose it for a day like that. Or any bike come to that 🤣. Most of my bikes don’t have a quickshifter, but the engine on the 850 is really good, and just wants to rev, so it’d be a fun thing to have when pushing on. No one needs one though 😁
@@0HARE as long as you’re on the throttle, you can shift without the clutch and without cutting throttle. The opposite is a blipper, which lets you change down without the clutch as long as you’re off the gas.
That 310gs looks awesome for urban environments, and a little off-road fun. I was very impressed with it, 60mpg 🙂 $6000 or something. Just not great for long highway tours. But it will do 90mph if you don't mind the vibes.
Mine has a quick shifter and it's absolutely brilliant. Unlike the one on the Triumph Tiger Rally Pro, it still works in the wet too! For those considering the Triumph, it's a great bike, but the vibrations were unbearable. I traded mine for the BMW after only a year - that's how much the vibrations bothered me. Both are great bikes, but I'm much happier with the BMW.
Thanks for a thorough review, Andre. I am definitely shopping around for an upgrade to my old KLR 650, and have been considering these BMW F-850s . After your review, I think I’ll pass on this one. I am leaning hard toward one of the versions of the Triumph Tiger 1200. I have the Honda CRF 300 Rally for playing in the dirt, but need something to cruise at highway speeds with Mrs. Hare on pillion. Happy Trails
I know this has been a year but thought I’d leave a comment. I have a 1250 but also have a 750GS this is the second one first was euro 4 this one euro 5. Think someone has commented about the previous version and how only rideable in dynamic which was true. In anything other than dynamic pulling away at junctions especially when turning or two up it would felt like it was going to stall no matter how much throttle you gave it then kick in all at once. You said the test bike was a bit snatchy, could have been that bike as my newer euro 5 I has perfect throttle response with no snatchiness and is rideable in every mode. I tried both but preferred the 750 maybe due to the wheel size it’s more or less the same bike but £2k cheaper. It’s a very capable bike and took me and my wife on a 2500 mile trip around Spain with no issues. Performance wise they are surprisingly close to the 1250 think the 750 is about half a second slower to 60 and the 850 is about 0.3 seconds slower, they both do 120+mph. It’ll be interesting to see how the newer 800/900 models do as they are both up 10hp and 10 torque.
Thanks. i will. Though I would have thought that even the non-Adventure would be ok as a touring bike? This one just needed a bigger screen. And less rain on the day!
@@PeakMotorcycles yeah, they are very similar. The Adventure does have a bigger screen and a bigger fairing up front which provides much more protection. And a bigger tank.
The GSA of the 850 is a bit silly. It’s like having all the negatives of the “real” big brother GS, but none of the advantages. If you’re ok with the extra width and weight then you are on the 1250 GS level, but with much less power and worse suspension and front wheel feel. The tank size is the only true reason one should choose the GSA over the normal 850.
@@razorsharp9850 there is a horse for every cowboy (or cowgirl) 😁 Having just spent the weekend on my 1250GS riding 500km of trails around Kielder forest in the UK, I think I’ll stick with my 1250 non-Adv for now. It is enough 😁
See im looking to buy my first tourer/adventure bike. Narrowed it down to 2018-2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT Ducati multidtrada 950S Triumph Tiger 900 GT PRO. Maybe even the 850GS?
Tough choices 🤣. They are all good bikes, though I’d say the first two are more tourer, the latter two more adventures. Horses for courses though, and I’m sure you can’t go wrong with any of them.
Nice review, I've had my 850GS Sport for a tad over 3 years and like it although the chain clunking whenever you go over a bump is annoying. I'd love a shaft drive version if they ever make one.
It can, but I don’t think it comes as standard on the base version. It can be added later but it’s really expensive, so if that’s a requirement for you then I’d see if you can get a bike that has it already fitted.
Good review as ever, especially in that weather.
I’m somewhat biased but it’s an excellent bike, I’ve owned mine since 2020 and very pleased with it. Enough power, all the safety gear and very competent on rough Welsh back roads. The low screen works well, and is a great bike for touring.
Just a couple of caveats, the ‘dynamic’ mode is obligatory, the throttle response in ‘road’ is truly tragic. It carries the weight a little high, but nothing that isn’t unmanageable.
Dynamic vs Road on the 1250 is the same… (I leave that in Dynamic too). I probably picked the worst possible day to try it 🤣. I’m sure the low screen is perfect, especially in warmer weather, it just wasn’t ideal for that particular day. Ride safe!
I think they call recalls 'outstanding campaigns', or they do in Australia at least. Great video, I've been enjoying everything you produce :)
Thanks! ‘Outstanding campaigns’ 🤣🤣🤣 Love it.
Looks+specs like a smash hit.
They seem to be doing well. Just not in rain like that!
F850GS is a great bike although the front suspension is terrible, way too soft, no damping to speak of and non adjustable. Just fitted Andreani adjustable cartridges to front forks and what a difference, the bike handles like a normal motorcycle now, so much better and so much more fun.
Awesome! I fitted the Andreani cartridges to my CRF300 Rally and they made a massive difference, off and on road.
Meltdown: do you ride mostly off road or just normal road riding? Did you have the loosy feel in the front on roads? After your modification do you feel more planted and not swervy in the front, better feedback on the curvy highway roads?
@@razorsharp9850 I ride on and off road. The bike on the road with the adjustable front suspension is now very stable and easier to ride. I can brake and accelerate in the middle of tight bends without the bike becoming unstable and without the bike changing direction. I now feel much more confident riding on the road as the bike now handles predictably.
Riding on wet roads in this type of environment in Dynamic mode. Why did BMW equip the bike with a Rain mode? Did they waste their time & money?
🤣. For me, probably. I ride my 1250GS in dynamic mode all the time. The only time I ever put it in rain mode is standing water with a pillion.
That was some serious rain. Made me think this was actually doing work lol. 10 minutes into the video, you’re saying throttle is jerky. Well, you were riding on Dynamic through slow traffic in the rain in low gears…. If you had switched to Road (or rain) then I am convinced you would not have that issue.
I shall try that next time. Thanks
Got to take my bike there for a service soon, is it worth sitting and waiting 🤣?
On a day like that... yes. 100% 🤣 The coffee is good and plenty of bikes to look at. Mine was in for a major service and two advisories for the valve and oil for the swingarm and was going to be 3hrs. Not sure I need that much coffee, but given the weather, it would have been a better bet. I should have taken my laptop and could have caught up on video editing!
@@PeakMotorcycles your dedication that day was admirable. 👍
I’m looking for an adventure bike in the mid size range that can accommodate my wife and our gear. I’m downsizing from a Harley Electraglide so I don’t want the big 1250GS. I turned 70 this year so I want a bike I can ride into my 80s. How would this 850 do with a pillion? Wet reviews show things that you don’t always see on a sunny day. Thanks and keep the shiny side up.😎
Power-wise I'm sure it's fine, though it's quite tall and I think for a pillion, the only way to know is for her to try it, ideally on a test ride. It's a one piece seat which might be less ideal than some of the others that have a separate seat and separate cushioning. If you do choose one, I'd definitely suggest the bigger screen! Good luck.
It’s an excellent pillion bike but just be aware that it’s very tall and carries tue weight quite high. Plenty of power though and very comfortable.
Same here. I turn sixty nine in a couple of months, and am looking for an adventure bike I can ride into my 80s, as well.
Leaning hard toward one of the Tiger 1200s.
Don't dismiss the 310gs if you have no need to go beyond 65-70mph. But it's not for pillion. It's really a great inexpensive do-it-all bike if you have no great need for high speeds. Really 🙂 it's worth checking into for old people. Lightweight+high quality, and very capable in all conditions, except high speed touring. 60mpg. Can do 90mph, but will be loud and vibey.
It depends a lot on your height really. If you ride very often or almost always with 2 up and maybe some luggage, then you want the 850 for power over the 750. But it works better to be on the taller side. 180cm (plus). You should include the Dynamic ESA suspension so you can adjust easily the rear shock settings with the push of a button to just you or with your wife and or no luggage. You really need to test ride a loaded version of the 850 and a 1250 GS to compare. They aren’t too far apart on size and weight, you might end up at the 1250 in the end.
Not many tests of these amongst the usual TH-camrs I watch so found that really interesting.. I don’t think it’ll tempt away from my Bonneville but it does look like a good bike.
Thanks and yes, I think your Bonneville is safe for now. The 850GS is a good bike, but there's a lot of good bikes out there, and I'm not sure that's quite enough. I'm sure it'll float some boats, and it'd be dull if everyone liked the same thing. I'd still pick a Tiger 900 though of the middleweight adventure bikes.
Riding in lots of rain on these types of roads in Dynamic mode. I wonder why BMW equipped the bike with a Rain mode. Seems they wasted their time & money.
🤣 maybe some people like it?! If it’s really wet I’d probably use it. (This doesn’t count as really wet!)
Would you choose this over the Triumph 900 GT or Ralley?
Everyone is different, but for me, I prefer the Tiger 900. I see lots of both bikes out on the road though, so I’m sure there’s plenty of folks that would choose the GS too as it’s more their sort of thing. Each to their own though.
You sir should teach a class on how to properly record audio while doing a riding review. Bravo - crystal clear audio.
Thanks, it doesn’t always go quite so well, but despite the rain, it worked well enough for this one.
Like your video. Very brave riding in those conditions. One question? Would the Rain mode have been better than Dynamic?? Amazed the dealer didn’t set that up for you. I always worry about diesel on the road in wet conditions. Well done.
If I didn’t ride in the rain, I’d not be riding for much of the year 😉. I think I tried Rain for a while, but preferred the setup in Dynamic. I tend to ride my 1250GS that way too.
@@PeakMotorcycles Yes. You have that experience like many of us fair weather riders don’t. I have the F850GSA and leave setting on Dynamic as recommended. As an ex MotoGP photographer stay rubber side down. Thanks again for your video. John
I have ridden BMW 1200/1250 GS bikes since 2017 and have done 130,000 kms. And i use RAIN mode when it's raining or the roads are wet. Why would you not?
RAIN mode is there for a reason. It adjusts the settings for throttle, ABS & traction control to make it safer, to better cope with slippery conditions. 🤦♂
Why do you have a camel bag in this weather? LOL Just open the visor! :D
It’s just the waterproof backpack I have for carrying my camera gear and it happens to have a camelbak in it.
Thinking of touring Croatia next year we'll my friends are planningit all ready - & hiring a GS BMW & not sure which to hire for 10 days - I ride a GT Pro 900 & Moto 2 765 in UK - Will be 2 up - Which would be the best option 850 or may be 1250 cheers
See if you can try them before, though for two up, I’d choose the 1250. Centre of gravity is lower and the bike feels lighter. I think the seat is lower too. Also more comfort for the pillion and though both have plenty of power the 1250 has the extra low down torque which makes riding with a pillion much easier. Will it be the 1300 by next year?
@PeakMotorcycles Will probably be 1200 or 1250 we are booking the bikes this weekend then all accommodation & flights cheers
A better late than never happy new year to you 😊.
Cool review as always and it did look like a cool bike (even in horrible weather conditions), I was surprised you didnt like it as much as i thought you would, thanks for sharing and see you on your next adventure ✌️ 🤟 🤙
Maybe I should go back on a better day? Someone else suggested I should try the 850GSA so I’ll see what they have. I have a tour to Corsica and Sardinia coming up in May and I think I’ll be due another service after that, so will try then.
It’s all my opinion, not fact! I’m sure there’s plenty of folks who love it, but then my thing of late seems to be a 1250GS, small capacity bikes and big singles, so what do I know?! 🤣
ps: please wear something more visible in rain! :) Oxford is near you, they make great rain jackets. I have the rainseal. Helmet color counts too...
I think it’s been proven that reflective gear is more effective for being seen than colours. Everything I ride in is reflective and thankfully in all the years I’ve been riding, I’ve never had a problem with being seen in the rain. Thanks anyway.
@@PeakMotorcycles How does reflective help during daylight? I don't approve :) who did?
@@onthepegs do you think other riders require your approval? I assume you don’t as I guess that might be considered a bit arrogant, which I’m sure you’re not.
@@PeakMotorcycles jesus! calm doen tiger, haven't you seen the smiley I put?
Is it always that grim 'up north', André? Wouldn't catch fair weather me out in rain like that!
Feels like it at the moment. Or it would if I wasn't enjoying the sun in Kerala, and just keep seeing the Met Office severe weather warnings for rain back home Hopefully that will all have passed by the time I get back (but I know it won't...) Spring will be here before long though.
@@PeakMotorcycles Enjoy the fish curries, André! 😋
Great to see you back Andre.
Keep em coming
Thanks, I have one more of a new helmet and then it'll be the India videos for a week, then a couple back home in the garage, a few van videos (that's going again now!) and then it'll be the London show. By then the weather should be better and I'll be out and about a bit more.
The the things you have to do on test ride Andre, lol...Nice one mate 🙂
If a sunny warm day was available, I would have picked it 🤣. My 1250 service was booked six weeks before, and was already overdue. With other travel and Christmas it would have been a month+ before I’d get it done and there would be no guarantee that it wouldn’t be raining then too. And thank you 🤣. On the plus side, there’s not many other fools on TH-cam doing test rides in that UK weather, so perhaps that helps!
As far as adventure bikes go, I like the look of this. Much like the G 310 GS in appearance. Who needs a quickshifter? Excellent luggage rack.
If I bought a BMW, it would be the RNineT Urban G/S. Simple, no screen, very low centre of gravity.
First-class review in atrocious conditions, Andre.
Thanks. The Urban G/S is a great bike, though not sure I’d choose it for a day like that. Or any bike come to that 🤣. Most of my bikes don’t have a quickshifter, but the engine on the 850 is really good, and just wants to rev, so it’d be a fun thing to have when pushing on. No one needs one though 😁
@@PeakMotorcycles I do not know what a quick shifter is.
How is it different from a regular shifter.
My left foot can shift as quick as I need it to.
@@0HARE as long as you’re on the throttle, you can shift without the clutch and without cutting throttle. The opposite is a blipper, which lets you change down without the clutch as long as you’re off the gas.
That 310gs looks awesome for urban environments, and a little off-road fun. I was very impressed with it, 60mpg 🙂 $6000 or something. Just not great for long highway tours. But it will do 90mph if you don't mind the vibes.
Mine has a quick shifter and it's absolutely brilliant. Unlike the one on the Triumph Tiger Rally Pro, it still works in the wet too! For those considering the Triumph, it's a great bike, but the vibrations were unbearable. I traded mine for the BMW after only a year - that's how much the vibrations bothered me. Both are great bikes, but I'm much happier with the BMW.
Thanks for a thorough review, Andre.
I am definitely shopping around for an upgrade to my old KLR 650, and have been considering these BMW F-850s .
After your review, I think I’ll pass on this one.
I am leaning hard toward one of the versions of the Triumph Tiger 1200.
I have the Honda CRF 300 Rally for playing in the dirt, but need something to cruise at highway speeds with Mrs. Hare on pillion.
Happy Trails
You have much better weather though! That small screen would be great for a cooling breeze 🤣
I know this has been a year but thought I’d leave a comment. I have a 1250 but also have a 750GS this is the second one first was euro 4 this one euro 5. Think someone has commented about the previous version and how only rideable in dynamic which was true. In anything other than dynamic pulling away at junctions especially when turning or two up it would felt like it was going to stall no matter how much throttle you gave it then kick in all at once. You said the test bike was a bit snatchy, could have been that bike as my newer euro 5 I has perfect throttle response with no snatchiness and is rideable in every mode. I tried both but preferred the 750 maybe due to the wheel size it’s more or less the same bike but £2k cheaper. It’s a very capable bike and took me and my wife on a 2500 mile trip around Spain with no issues. Performance wise they are surprisingly close to the 1250 think the 750 is about half a second slower to 60 and the 850 is about 0.3 seconds slower, they both do 120+mph. It’ll be interesting to see how the newer 800/900 models do as they are both up 10hp and 10 torque.
Thanks for that and good to know. I’ll try a 750 next time!
You should give the F850GS Adventure a test ride next time. It's more of a touring bike for longer rides than the GS.
Thanks. i will. Though I would have thought that even the non-Adventure would be ok as a touring bike? This one just needed a bigger screen. And less rain on the day!
@@PeakMotorcycles yeah, they are very similar. The Adventure does have a bigger screen and a bigger fairing up front which provides much more protection. And a bigger tank.
The GSA of the 850 is a bit silly. It’s like having all the negatives of the “real” big brother GS, but none of the advantages. If you’re ok with the extra width and weight then you are on the 1250 GS level, but with much less power and worse suspension and front wheel feel. The tank size is the only true reason one should choose the GSA over the normal 850.
@@razorsharp9850 there is a horse for every cowboy (or cowgirl) 😁
Having just spent the weekend on my 1250GS riding 500km of trails around Kielder forest in the UK, I think I’ll stick with my 1250 non-Adv for now. It is enough 😁
See im looking to buy my first tourer/adventure bike.
Narrowed it down to
2018-2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT
Ducati multidtrada 950S
Triumph Tiger 900 GT PRO.
Maybe even the 850GS?
Tough choices 🤣. They are all good bikes, though I’d say the first two are more tourer, the latter two more adventures. Horses for courses though, and I’m sure you can’t go wrong with any of them.
Nice review, I've had my 850GS Sport for a tad over 3 years and like it although the chain clunking whenever you go over a bump is annoying. I'd love a shaft drive version if they ever make one.
I suppose that as long as the competition are also chain driven BMW have no reason to change. Though I used to have a R850R which was shaft driven.
Andre, thanks for another honest review.
I'd say my pleasure, but I think my gear took 3 days to dry out 😁 At least I got my 1250 serviced.
Thank you.
You’re welcome! (Not sure I would have picked that day for a test ride normally 🤣)
Does it come with TPMS?
It can, but I don’t think it comes as standard on the base version. It can be added later but it’s really expensive, so if that’s a requirement for you then I’d see if you can get a bike that has it already fitted.
@@PeakMotorcycles i checked with my dealer here in India, it does come as standard even for base version, Thanks for responding
It comes with a bit of PTSD when you haven’t been riding in the winter.
Nice little video.. thanks mate
You’re welcome. Maybe better weather next time?! 🤣