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Harley-Davidson Iron 883 vs BMW F 850 GS

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Harley-Davidson Iron 883 or BMW F 850 GS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Iron 883 and F 850 GS. Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for Standard and BMW F 850 GS Price starts at Rs.12.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro. Harley-Davidson Iron 883 is 2 cylinder, 883 cc Engine can generate 50.78 PS @ 6000 rpm power whereas BMW F 850 GS is a 2 cylinder, 853 cc Engine can generate 93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Iron 883 provides a mileage of 20 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and F 850 GS has a mileage of 24.4 kmpl (base model). Harley-Davidson Iron 883 is available in 3 colours & 5 variants whereas BMW F 850 GS is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Iron 883 vs F 850 GS

Key HighlightsHarley-Davidson Iron 883BMW F 850 GS
PriceRs.11.99 LakhRs.12.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity883 cc853 cc
Power50.78 PS @ 6000 rpm93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Mileage/Range22 kmpl24.4 kmpl
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Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Standard bike
Harley-Davidson Iron 883
Standard
Rs. 11.99 Lakh
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BMW F 850 GS
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Rs. 12.95 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    N/A
    14.74 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.8
    3.5
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12.5 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    883 cc
    853 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    -
    305
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    36
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    19 inch
    32
    Front Wheel Size
    19 inch
    21
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    40 psi
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    40 psi
    42
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    40 psi
    36
    Rear Wheel Size
    19 inch
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    39 mm Showa
    Upside-dowtelescopifork4mm
    Rear Suspension
    Coil Over Preload Dual Adjustable
    Cast aluminium dual swing arm& central WAD spring strut&
    Front Tyre Size
    100/90-B19
    90/90 - 21

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    -
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    check
    Gear Indicator
    140
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    Dual Channel ABS
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years/Unlimited kms
    3 Years or Unlimited km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Mild Steel Tubular Frame
    Bridge-type frame& steel shell construction

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    883 cc
    853 cc
    Engine Type
    Air-Cooled Evolution
    Water-cooled 4-Stroke In-line Two-cylinder Engine& Four Valves Per Cylinder& Two Overhead Camshafts& Dry Sump Lubrication
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Type
    -
    Maintenance Free
    Charging Time
    V-Twin
    -
    Fast Charging
    Mild Steel Tubular Frame
    -
    Range
    292 km/charge
    -
    Top Speed
    170 kmph
    200 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    76.2 x 97.8 mm
    84 mm x 77 mm
    Charging Socket
    -

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Analogue and Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    -
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Brake Assist
    -
    Power Modes
    3
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2185 mm
    2305 mm
    Width
    850 mm
    922 mm
    Height
    1140 mm
    1356 mm
    Wheelbase
    1515 mm
    1593 mm
    Ground Clearance
    140 mm
    250 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12.5 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    2.64 Litres
    3 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Adventure
    Seat Height
    760 mm
    860 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    256 kg
    233 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Fuel injected
    • Low seat height
    • Very stylish look
    Cons
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    Detailed Comparison of Harley-Davidson Iron 883 and BMW F 850 GS

    Safety

    Iron 883 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . F 850 GS has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Harley-Davidson Iron 883 has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Luggage Space, Engine Kill Switch and BMW F 850 GS, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    Harley-Davidson Iron 883 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and F 850 GS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Harley-Davidson Iron 883 has a 12.5 Litres fuel tank with 1140 mm seat height. BMW F 850 GS has 1356 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Harley-Davidson Iron 883 and BMW F 850 GS Owner Reviews

    • Iron 883 Review
    • F 850 GS Review
      • PN
        Prathap NE
        19 Apr 2025
        5.0
        It is the absolute Cruiser.. The bike becomes a part you and the road.. Excellent torque to suit the ride. it is never the destination. Its journey always live to ride.
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      • D
        Divyansh
        2 Year ago
        3.5
        Good engine performance and excellent features but not look good & seat not comfortable
        Likes (3)
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      • DL
        Dr Lokesh V
        3 Year ago
        3.8
        Its 883cc, V-twin engine has great low-end torque and a thumping exhaust note is just amazing.
        Likes (1)
        Reply
      • AS
        Akash Shetty
        3 Year ago
        4.4
        Amazing riding experience Elegant look Regular service Maintenance is superb.
        Likes (4)
        Reply
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