BMW F 850 GS Adventure User Manual

Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure
Impaired handling characteristics
of the motorcycle, shorter useful
tyre life
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
WARNING
Tendency of valve inserts
installed vertically to open
by themselves at high riding
speeds
Sudden loss of tyre pressure
Install valve caps fitted with
rubber sealing rings and tighten
firmly.
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.2 bar (One-up, tyre cold)
2.5 bar (Two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.5 bar (One-up, tyre cold)
2.9 bar (Two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Rims and tyres
Checking rims
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have damaged rims inspected
by a specialist workshop
and replaced if necessary,
preferably by an authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Checking spokes
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Use a screwdriver handle or
similar object to brush over the
spokes and pay attention to
the sequence of sounds.
If the sequence of sounds is ir-
regular:
Have the spokes checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably by an authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
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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