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Thank you for your insightful comments. I also found the quick shifter, even on the r1200gs, only works if you’re a spirited rider and shift above 4,000 rpm. The BMW gs range needs a DCT option as badly as the Honda Africa Twin needs a speed control. Few adventure travelers enjoy riding balls to the wall all the time, but most enjoy the scenery and relaxed experience of enjoying new remote places. I really have to commend BMW for their product development and bringing us incredible options.

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Mate!! You must take your role as a moto journo seriously!! It's very obvious to me, (and probably every other subscriber), that you are having waaaaaay too much fun when you review these great bikes. STOP IT!! You are making me so jealous because its bloody raining all this weekend and i'm stuck inside the house! Thank god I have you to entertain me. Love the scenery, the bikes and of course, you guys at DriveMag Riders.

Been waiting for this review!

Good review guys! Can't wait to see review of 790 adventure R ! :) Cheers!

I bought this bike and love it! A classic adventurer in every sense of the word.

Fantastic as always! Thanks for the review.

Test drove the GSA last week after coming from a Cb500x. Tank felt massive and after seeing you do the Bone road on a normal one,this is what I collect on Saturday,it's the Sport one. Thank you for saying it as it is,maybe in Romania one day yet

Thks for the review guys.Always enjoy your view point.Have my own STD 850 now with some mods.So far loving it.Cheers.

Nice bike review of 2019 BMW f850GS.

I dont know what is the problem to put high proper wind screen on the bike...doesn't cost fortune...not only bmw...all new bikes on the market...I know there is plenty of aftermarket parts...but at least can be already on the bike this expensive

I have that same bike including color . Going from a klr to this was a huge step up !

Thank you for your review, excellent as usual. Just glad you can do an English speaking video, as UK journalists don’t do reviews as comprehensive as yours. 👍

Another excellent review.

Great review

have become a big fan of your channel. when can we expect "the more in depth review back at home"?

Thank you for the review. One question: with only 20kg diff to 1250GSA and considering that the boxer engine gives you lower center of gravity, would you still go with 850GSA?

They just issued a recall for the F850GS for a potential engine problem.

Hi there, great review. I look forward to all of your BMW reviews. I own a 2018 R1200GSA with lowered suspension and lowered seat - I am also 174. I rode 17,000km this year to south America on the bike. It was super comfy and fun on roads -- but on some off roads, since I am an average off-road rider and it was heavy for me if in sand, mud or difficult terrain. Im going on a 25,000 km ride this summer through Asia and am thinking about buying the F850GSA if it makes sense. Do you think the weight savings is worth the switch to the F850GSA from the R1200GSA for off-road or do you think the bikes are similar and not worth the change? Your help is useful for me.

It looks and sounds much better than the GS800 by my opinion.

Strange, I thought the quick shift was much better on the F850 GS than on the R1250GS. Especially the lower gears on the R1250, it was terrible unless you were in a very narrow power range. Maybe it was just that particular bike I rode.

Standard F850GS better for the off-road I think. So much for a middleweight adventure as this seems to be pushing into R1250GS territory.

Good review with lots of views from others. One thing that seems common about all bike reviews however is negative comments on wind buffeting. Bad news guys, it’s a motorbike. You are out in the elements and wind is going to hit you somewhere. Next it’ll be “rain drops and a fly hit me”. 😳 Apparently you don’t get wind buffeting in a car 🙄 Easy way to stop talking about this...get on a naked bike with your adv helmet and sit at 200 km/hr for a period. When you return to normal speeds you think you are wrapped in cotton wool and your expectations are reset. Harden up guys...😁 I toured Norway in the 80s on a naked Norton in snow and sleet...now let’s talk about buffeting (and cold). 😏

He sounds like Borat!

You get a Chinese engine for a German price...amazing!! I’d be interested in one of these if (a) the top spec was $1800 cheaper, (b) it had proper adjustable front forks, (c) it had 100 - 105 ponies. The poor wind protection can be fixed wan MRA deflector, or possibly a new screen. Mode switching on the fly is great.

Tocayo, gracias por las imágenes!!!

Is this a direct competitor to the Africa Twin? I’ve ridden the Honda fairly extensively, I like - but not sold on its on-pavement character. I’m wondering if this new Beemer has what the Honda has with a tad more paved road compliance?

I’m new to bikes but am I missing something when I wonder why you’re not comparing it to the F800 GSA? Isn’t that the previous generation bike that it’s replacing? I’d love to hear how the two generations compare as I have been considering purchasing the F800 GSA.

Real question is not F850GSA vs R1250 GS / GSA but a F850GS Adv vs Africa Twin Adventure Sports which has longer travel, bigger engine, same weight and is cheaper to both buy and own.

Thanks for the review. How does it feel in comparison to 1200 GSA?

I just did a real world test of the BMW on the seven day off road ride in Ecuador is not a bad bike engine his way to Rattalee for my liking and first year is way too high it needs at least one or two teeth taken off of the counter shaft sprocket

Thanks for the video! Please tell me what helmet you are using? It looks very cool!

Ref the seat, having to seat back because of the big tank when you were talking to Michael from MCN, were you guys talking about the rally or the standard seat thanks, Love you reviews.

another great video, my only suggestion is to watch the ummmmms and ahhhhhhhhs when talking.

It's a much better bike than the 800 it replaced but the price now and the weight has increased a lot.

Cristi, pune te rog numele si câteva informații despre cei pe care ii intervievezi. Știind cine sunt pot aprecia mai exact opiniile lor. Mulțumesc, Cornel!

I can't decide between f850gs adventure or r1250 gs I'm not looking for off road . I will be most of the time traveling with my wife. do you think the f850 gs adventure is enough for 2 people on long distances ?

Please review the latest triumph tiger xcx

Hello, can you review the new Honda CBR650R or its naked sibling the CB650R? I'm pretty curious about those two bikes. I'm waiting for your review patient my dear Sir👍👍

I don't know... I am still on the fence about this bike. I think it's way to heavy 244KG. I will wait for the new KTM 790ADV. That bike is only 189KG (dry) and similar power.

Why is the exhaust completely exposed?

I do 80% on road and 20% off road, which one should i get this or the tiger 800 xrt??

Hi, R1200 GSA OR F850gsa which one best for world tours?

DriveMag - 2019 BMW F850GS Adventure vs. 2018 Honda Africa Twin.... That is my dilemma. Thoughts?

The DNA is the original Paris-to-Dakar bike - light and well balanced and you can pick it up from a spill. But at almost 300kg this beast is all hat and no cattle when it comes to off road. Looks cool but HUGE! Form before function...hmmm, like a Harley. Next version will be 400kg and 180hp.

que bueno en Malaga

Would the F850 gsa make for a good first bike? I have considered getting an g310 gs to ride for a year or so before upgrading, but I’m a 6’3” 230 lb guy and I am worried that the 310 would be too small. The 850 is my end goal bike. Would it make more sense to just go ahead and get the 850 from the start?

OK, if you had to do 'Road of Bones' would you take a new 1250 or this new 850A?

Any news on if the 310 GSA is in the books?

So Tiger 800 XCa or F850 GSa ??

The wet weight on this one is more than a usual R1200GS has, 244kg. That's like +20 something to the previous F800GS Adv. Terrible upgrade. Wasn't considering the Africa Twin because of the weight, now it's the only way for me to go.

I want some serious off-roading reviews I'm talking sand, steep descents, inclines, ripping over Rocky ledges... you know things serious off-roading bikes do.... but wait this is a new 850 GS... BMW only added was more bells and whistles and weight... so now it's just a glorified Gravel Road Cruiser might as well just go with the 1200 what a shame BMW

why should I pay the high price for a BMW when there is a fully chinese built engine in it?! There are way better options on the market and a really interesting one will be the KTM 790 Adventure

Those sidepanels are ridiculous. Are 850 riders always lying on the ground? Is it an african hut roof tile?

In Canada, it is around $20K for this bike which is stupid money for an 850 it weighs too much at 540 lbs the new KTM 790R will be $5K cheaper and over a 100lbs lighter than this bike with more power I know where I would spend my hard earned money!!!

Am I the only one who finds the new exhausts ugly? They look like they are attached at the last moment of the fabrication and taken from another bike!

It's a shame, but I think this bike comes with a manufacturing defect. I have observed several videos where the bike loses stability in the front wheel and causes falls, it seems that this new design and construction of the F850GS does not have the stability that has the F800GS and say that it is due to the change of location of the gas tank, I would not buy it, I would not buy it, it does not inspire confidence, the TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCX / A is much better on road and off road

You sound like Borat

Outstanding job. What is it about BMW and noise though? All of their bikes sound awful.

I want to have that too..if you give one to me sir☺☺

Strangely enough I read nothing about the major problems that BMW has had with the development as well as the quality problems of the engine which is made in China (!). The problems seem to be solved, however, I would scratch my head twice before buying an F850. BMW; made in China? :(

Thanks for the video! Please tell me what helmet you are using? It looks very cool!