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BMW F 850 GS vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW F 850 GS or Harley-Davidson Nightster? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between F 850 GS and Nightster. BMW F 850 GS Price starts at Rs.12.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and Harley-Davidson Nightster Price starts at Rs.12.24 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW F 850 GS is 2 cylinder, 853 cc Engine can generate 93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is a 2 cylinder, 975 cc Engine can generate 88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, F 850 GS provides a mileage of 24.4 kmpl (base model), and Nightster has a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model). BMW F 850 GS is available in 3 colours & 1 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

F 850 GS vs Nightster

Key HighlightsBMW F 850 GSHarley-Davidson Nightster
PriceRs.12.95 LakhRs.12.24 Lakh
Engine Capacity853 cc975 cc
Power93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range24.4 kmpl19.6 kmpl
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    Specifications Overview

    F 850 GS specificationsNightster specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    14.74 Lakh
    13.93 Lakh
    User Rating
    4.2
    5.0
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    15 Litres
    11.7 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    853 cc
    975 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    F 850 GS Brakes, Suspension & TyresNightster Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    16
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Alloy
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Front Wheel Size
    21
    19
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    -
    Calliper Type
    Front - 2 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper
    Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Caliper
    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
    41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps
    Rear Suspension
    Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central WAD spring strut,
    Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 21
    100/90 - 19
    Rear Tyre Size
    150/70 - R17
    150/80 - B16
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    265 mm
    -
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Instrumentation

    F 850 GS InstrumentationNightster Instrumentation
    Riding Modes Switch
    1
    1
    Fuel level guage
    -
    Digital
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Odometer
    Digital
    Analogue

    Body & Suspension

    F 850 GS Body & SuspensionNightster Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction
    Double-downtube Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    F 850 GS Engine & TransmissionNightster Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    853 cc
    975 cc
    Engine Type
    Water-cooled 4-Stroke In-line Two-cylinder Engine& Four Valves Per Cylinder& Two Overhead Camshafts& Dry Sump Lubrication
    Revolution Max 975T
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Range
    360 km/charge
    211 km/charge
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    180 kmph
    Max Torque
    92 Nm @ 6250 rpm
    95 Nm @ 5750 rpm
    Max Power
    93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm
    88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    Fuelling
    -
    Fuel Injection
    Cooling type
    Liquid-cooled
    Oil Cooled
    Bore x Stroke
    84 mm x 77 mm
    97 x 66 mm
    Mileage (Claimed)
    24.4 kmpl
    19.6 kmpl
    Number of Gears
    6 Speed
    6 Speed

    Comfort & Convenience

    F 850 GS Comfort & ConvenienceNightster Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    Dynamic, Enduro and Enduro Pro
    Sport, Road and Rain
    Low Battery Indicator
    1
    1
    Average Speed Indicator
    1
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    1
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    No
    No
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    checkYes
    Console Type
    Digital
    Semi-Digital
    Seat Style
    -
    Single Seat
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    F 850 GS SafetyNightster Safety
    Radial Tyres
    1
    -
    Hazard Warning Switch
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    1
    Brake Assist
    Disc
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet& Multiple-Disc
    -
    Traction Control System
    -
    checkYes

    Dimensions & Capacity

    F 850 GS Dimensions & CapacityNightster Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2305 mm
    2250 mm
    Width
    -
    840 mm
    Height
    1356 mm
    1108 mm
    Wheelbase
    1593 mm
    1545 mm
    Ground Clearance
    250 mm
    110 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    15 Litres
    11.7 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3 Litres
    4.5 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Cruiser
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    233 kg
    221 kg
    Seat Height
    860 mm
    705 mm

    Pros & Cons

    F 850 GS Pros & ConsNightster Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • High-performance engine
    • Typical Harley Davidson design
    • Showa Suspensions for better ride quality
    Cons
    • It will come with a hefty price tag
    • Low riding position
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    Detailed Comparison of BMW F 850 GS and Harley-Davidson Nightster

    Transmission

    BMW F 850 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Nightster comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    BMW F 850 GS has a 15 Litres fuel tank with 1356 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Nightster has 1108 mm seat height and 11.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    BMW F 850 GS and Harley-Davidson Nightster Owner Reviews

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        Harshveer
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        Review for BMW F 850 GS
        3.5
        It feels stable at high speeds
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        BMW F 850 GS and Harley-Davidson Nightster FAQs

        What is the on-road price of BMW F 850 GS?
        The on-road price of BMW F 850 GS is Rs. 14.74 Lakh in New Delhi.
        What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Nightster?
        The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Nightster is Rs. 13.93 Lakh in New Delhi.