2022 BMW R 1250 GSA vs 2023 F 850 GS Side by Side Comparison : Why I am Selling My Dream Bike

BMW 1250 GS Adventure Akrapovic Racing exhaust vs stock F 850 GS. Side by side and overview.
I let my buddy ride my 1250 GSA while I ride my brand new 2023 F 850 GS. Fun fall ride in Montana.
2022 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Rallye
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TECHNICAL DATA
Motor
Type Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam.
Bore x stroke 102.5 mm x 76 mm
Capacity 1,254 cc
Rated output 136 HP at 7,750 rpm
Max. torque 105 lb-ft at 6,250 rpm
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Mixture Control Electronic intake pipe injection
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed over 120 mph
Fuel type Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON), adaptive fuel quality regulation (91 to 98 RON)
Electrical system
Alternator Three-phase alternator with 510 Watt nominal power
Battery 12 V / 11.8 Ah
We see a detailed view of the R 1250 GS Adventure.
Power transmission
Clutch Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function, hydraulic activation
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
Drive Shaft drive
Chassis / brakes
Frame Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel
Suspension travel, front / rear 8.3" / 8.7" (210 mm / 220 mm)
Wheelbase 59.2" (1,504 mm)
Caster 3.8" (95.4 mm)
Steering head angle 65.1°
Wheels Cross spoke wheels
Rim, front 3.00 x 19"
Rim, rear 4.50 x 17"
Tire, front 120/70 R 19
Tire, rear 170/60 R 17
Brake, front Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 12.0" (305 mm), 4-piston radial calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 10.9" (276 mm), double-piston floating caliper
ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized)
Dimensions / weights
Seat height 35.0" / 35.8" (890 mm / 910 mm)
Inner leg curve 76.8" / 78.3" (1,950 mm / 1,990 mm)
Usable tank volume 7.9 gallons
Reserve Approx. 1 gallon
Length (over mud guard) 89.4" (2,270 mm)
Height (over windshield) 57.5" (1,460 mm)
Wide (over hand guard) 38.6" (980 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled 591 lbs 1)
Permitted total weight 1,069 lbs
Payload (with standard equipment) 478 lbs
1) 1) According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume.
EQUIPMENT
Standard equipment
TFT color display with connectivity
Full-LED headlight
DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
Integral ABS Pro (inclination-optimized ABS)
3 Ride Modes (ECO, Rain and Road)
HSC (Hill Start Control)
USB charging socket
Optional equipment
Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment with automatic load levelling and automatic damping mode)
Handlebar riser
Option 719 milled parts
Ride Modes Pro, includes additional modes (Dynamic, Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro), riding mode pre selection (individualization of numbers of riding modes), automated hill start control pro (HSC Pro), dynamic brake assistent DBC and engine brake control MSR
Style-variants Rallye and Triple Black
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[@jairocantillo5678]

Really great video. It was very useful for me now that I'm deciding if move to the 850 or the 1250 and leaving my 750. So far, the best video comparing these two machines. Thanks..

[@motorradmikegrossheim]

Thank you.
If you ride off-road, the F 850 GS is the way to go. Long trips with light off-road R 1250 GSA.
I just road the sand dunes in Las Vegas on the F 850. Wicked fun vs. struggling on the R 1250.
Check out my build video on the F 850. Custom exhaust, deleted weight, and almost as fast as the 1250. HP vs. Lbs is just slightly lower.

[@VI_Deo_Ops]

Great video

[@motorradmikegrossheim]

Thank you.
I rode down at Apex Ridge off-road park outside Las Vegas today. I should have some cool video in the next couple getting after it.

[@manybikes]

Dream bikes are fun but practical bikes are more needed depending on terrain sometimes

[@motorradmikegrossheim]

Down to 475 lbs vs. 600 lbs and a lot more fun.
🍻

[@manybikes]

@@motorradmikegrossheim that’s a really big difference!