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Year
2022
Year
2022
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
BMW
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
F 850 GS Adventure
Display Name
Vulcan® S Café
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2014
Introduction Year
2022
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Photo Gallery
Standard
Photo Gallery
Standard
Representative Image
No
Representative Image
No
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$13,595
MSRP
$8,049
Destination Charge
495
Destination Charge
435
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles/Kilometers)
36000 / 57936
Basic Warranty (Miles/Kilometers)
-
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
8000
Horsepower RPM
-
Torque RPM
6250
Torque RPM
6600
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
12.7:1
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
No
Other Engine
Optional
Other Engine
-
Horsepower (bhp)
90
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Torque (Nm)
86
Torque (Nm)
62.8
Bore (mm/in)
84 / 3.31
Bore (mm/in)
83 / 3.27
Stroke (in/mm)
3.03 / 77
Stroke (in/mm)
2.36 / 60
Displacement (cc/ci)
853 / 52
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 39.6
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
57
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
46
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.59
Final Drive Ratio
-
Other Transmission
Optional
Other Transmission
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
90.6 / 2300
Length (in/mm)
90.9 / 2308.9
Width (in/mm)
37 / 939
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 878.8
Height (in/mm)
56.6 / 1437
Height (in/mm)
44.5 / 1130.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62.7 / 1593
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62 / 1574.8
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
538 / 244
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
496 / 225
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
465 / 211
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
1003
GVWR (lbs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6.1 / 23
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.9 / 3.5
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.59
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
Yes
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
No
Chassis Protectors
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Tank Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Light Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
No
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
9.1 / 230
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8.5 / 215
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.2 / 81.3
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
Yes
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
90
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
V
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Speed Rating
V
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Other Wheels & Tires
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.15
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.25
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
90/90 R21 54V
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 120/70R 18 59H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 R17 69V
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 160/60R 17 69H
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
-
Other Brakes
Optional
Other Brakes
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12 / 305
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Brake Brand Name
-
Brake Brand Name
Nissin
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Optional
Seat Height (in/mm)
34.4 / 873.8
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.8 / 706.1
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Seat Backrest
Optional
Detachable
-
Detachable
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
-
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Other Instrumentation
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Camouflage Trim
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Type
LED
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounting Bar
-
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
No
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Height
Mid
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
-
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Keyless Ignition
Optional
Keyless Ignition
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
Optional
Cruise Control
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Alarm System
-
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Other Convenience
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
Yes
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
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