BMW F 850 GS Adventure User Manual

Damping
Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to suit
the condition of the surface on
which the motorcycle is ridden
and to suit spring preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting the damping
characteristic for rear
wheel
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Adjust the damping action by
turning adjusting screw 1.
Turn the adjusting screw 1
clockwise to harden the damp-
ing action.
Turn the adjusting screw 1 an-
ticlockwise to soften the damp-
ing action.
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
without Dynamic ESA
OE
Turn the adjusting screw as
far as it will go clockwise, then
back it off 1.5 turns. (One-up
without luggage)
Turn the adjusting screw as
far as it will go clockwise, then
back it off 0.5 turns. (One-up
with luggage)
Turn the adjusting screw as
far as it will go clockwise, then
back it off 0.25 turn. (Two-up
with luggage)
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BMW F 850 GS Adventure Specifications

General

Displacement	853 cc
Max Torque	92 Nm at 6, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel Capacity	23 liters
Wet Weight	244 kg
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS
Tires Front	90/90-21
Tires Rear	150/70-17
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line two-cylinder
Max Power	70 kW (95 hp) at 8, 250 rpm
Seat Height	875 mm
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter
Rear Suspension	Aluminium swing arm, central spring strut
Front Brakes	Dual disc brakes, floating calipers, Ø 305 mm
Rear Brakes	Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm
Dry Weight	229 kg