BMW displays 2018 F 850 GS in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Motorrad Malaysia has displayed the 2018 F 850 GS bike at this year’s BMW Nightfuel, which is organised in Johor Bahru. The new F 850 GS is an adventure motorcycle that replaces the F 800 GS in the country. It will arrive in November and the manufacturer has not disclosed the price yet.

The 2018 BMW Motorrad F 850 GS comes with an 853cc parallel-twin engine which can produce up to 95 hp at 6,250 rpm along with a peak torque of 92 Nm. However, the outgoing F 800 GS can make a maximum of 85 hp and 83 Nm of peak torque. The transmission duty of the brand-new model is done by a six-speed gearbox. It is aided by an anti-hopping (slipper) clutch which helps to decrease the effort of the lever.

The two-wheeler is equipped with two different ride modes, Rain and Road. An optional Pro package is also provided that helps to increase the performance capability. The package also has three modes, such as Enduro, Enduro Pro and Dynamic. Moreover, the F 850 GS gets Automatic Stability Control or AS and standard ABS which make the bike perfect for off-road riding.

The adventure bike gets the long-legged suspension which includes telescopic forks at the front and at the rear monoshock suspensions are given. It rides on a 21-inch front wheel while the rear is a smaller 17-inch.

Coming to the instrument cluster, the new BMW F 850 GS now features a 6.5-inch TFT-LCD screen. The BMW Connectivity module is optional and that allows to connect with the rider’s smartphone.

The 2018 BMW Motorrad F 850 GS is available in three colour options, which are Racing Red/Lupin Blue, Light White and Pollux. Apart from these, there are a few upgrade packages, including Touring, Comfort, Lights and Dynamic. The owner can customise the F 850 GS according to their needs by using these upgrades.