Apr 24, 2020 · An upside-down, non-adjustable front fork uses 43 mm tubes and offers 9.1 inches (230 mm) of travel. The rear suspension uses a progressive damping spring strut, which is adjustable for preload and rebound damping.

Apr 14, 2021 · I've put 12k miles on my '19 F850GS and the reports of ~200 miles match my experience so long as I'm not gunning down the highway at 70+mph. The bike's fuel economy has a wide range even between 60-70mph from what I can tell.

Jun 11, 2021 · I just tried both a F900XR and F850GS. I'm rather dumbfounded how both of these motorcycles left me feeling nothing. Nothing was horribly bad but these are the things that turn me off: Noisy, clattery, rattlely engine; this is deal breaker #1. Vibration all over; idle, acceleration and anything over 75mph; deal breaker #2.

May 10, 2014 · I'm running E-07 + tires on my F850GS. I was always a TKC-70 fan but after 1500 miles to date I'm loving the Mitas tires. The only dirt that I ride is dirt roads and I see a noticeable improvement with the E-07 +, mostly in turns, on the brakes and on …

Nov 11, 2019 · The three options I’ve found so far are for the standard height F750GS, low suspension F750GS and the standard height F850GS. I’ve contacted Twisted Throttle and they stated that the SW-Motech standard F850GS center stand would lead to ground clearance and cornering clearance issues and difficulties in lifting the bike onto the stand.

Apr 10, 2022 · If anyone is researching the F850GS and interested in hearing a long-term review, I've posted one after riding mine for 30,000 miles. #1 AZD1 , BygDaddee , JRWooden and 1 other person like this.

Jun 17, 2019 · I sold my R1200GS outright and traded my F700GS for this F850GS so I have and will be doing a lot of comparing of the 850 to the 700 and 1200. So far have put about 1,700 miles on the 850, mostly day rides, one 20 mile long ride on an unmaintained dirt road and I also did a two-day overnighter with full gear on the back.

Apr 8, 2014 · I have the F800GS…not the F850GS so my comparison of bikes is really on the F800GS. My F800GS rides on Touratech Extreme Suspension - which is like 1.5” taller than stock. It’s a stretch! My 6’3” friend Miles has something like a 34” inseam and he flat-foots the bike (bastard!). I have a 30” inseam and yeah, it’s a tall bike!

Nov 29, 2022 · Last but not least: I personally would buy the F800GS over the F850GS(A) - if they’d still offer the 800. I have ridden both, and actually find the 800 to be the better bike on many aspects. it’s service friendlier too, it has better …

Nov 7, 2010 · I’m finding my F850GS to be a bit too tall for me and I’m smitten by the F850GS Adventure with low suspension. So here is the question: How much do I gain, if any, by going from a regular suspension 850GS to a low suspension 850GSA, especially considering the 34 pound weight gain? Is the difference significant or even noticeable?