BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs Harley-Davidson Nightster
F 850 GS Adventure vs Nightster
Key Highlights | BMW F 850 GS Adventure | Harley-Davidson Nightster |
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Price | Rs.13.75 Lakh | Rs.13.39 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 853 cc | 975 cc |
Power | 93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm | 88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 24.4 kmpl | 19.6 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
F 850 GS Adventure specifications | Nightster specifications | |
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On Road Price | 15.73 Lakh Price Breakup | 15.32 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Belt Drive |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 Litres | 11.7 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 853 cc | 975 cc |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
F 850 GS Adventure Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Nightster Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 305 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | No |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 31 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32 | 31 |
Front Wheel Size | 21 | 19 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 40 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 40 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 16 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | Upside-dowtelescopifork4mm | 41mSHOWADuaBendinValvconventionaforksAluminufortriplclamps |
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 |
Instrumentation
F 850 GS Adventure Instrumentation | Nightster Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital | Analogue |
Exterior
F 850 GS Adventure Exterior | Nightster Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
F 850 GS Adventure Warranty | Nightster Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 Years or Unlimited km | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
F 850 GS Adventure Body & Suspension | Nightster Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Bridge-type frame& steel shell construction | Double-downtube Frame |
Engine & Transmission
F 850 GS Adventure Engine & Transmission | Nightster Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 853 cc | 975 cc |
Engine Type | - | Revolution Max 975T |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Belt Drive |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free | - |
Top Speed | 197 kmph | 180 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 84 mm x 77 mm | 97 mm x 66 mm |
Configuration | 12.7 : 1 | 12.0:1 |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm | 88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
Max Torque | 92 Nm @ 6250 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5750 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
F 850 GS Adventure Comfort & Convenience | Nightster Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | No |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | No |
Riding Modes | 3 | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | No |
Console Type | Digital | Semi-Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
F 850 GS Adventure Safety | Nightster Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | No |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Brake Assist | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Power Modes | 3 | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
F 850 GS Adventure Dimensions & Capacity | Nightster Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2300 mm | 2250 mm |
Width | 939 mm | 840 mm |
Height | 1437 mm | 1108 mm |
Wheelbase | 1593 mm | 1545 mm |
Ground Clearance | 250 mm | 110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 Litres | 11.7 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3 Litres | 4.5 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure | Cruiser |
Seat Height | 860 mm | 705 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 248 kg | 221 kg |
Pros & Cons
F 850 GS Adventure Pros & Cons | Nightster Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW F 850 GS Adventure and Harley-Davidson Nightster
Safety
F 850 GS Adventure comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. Nightster has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
BMW F 850 GS Adventure has features like 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 and Harley-Davidson Nightster, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
BMW F 850 GS Adventure comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission and Nightster comes with 6 Speed Belt Drive transmission.
Dimensions
BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a 23 Litres fuel tank with 1437 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Nightster has 1108 mm seat height and 11.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.