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BMW F 850 GS Adventure vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW F 850 GS Adventure or Harley-Davidson Nightster? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between F 850 GS Adventure and Nightster. BMW F 850 GS Adventure Price starts at Rs.13.75 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pro and Harley-Davidson Nightster Price starts at Rs.13.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW F 850 GS Adventure 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 Adventure provides a mileage of 24.4 kmpl (base model), and Nightster has a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model). BMW F 850 GS Adventure is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

F 850 GS Adventure vs Nightster

Key HighlightsBMW F 850 GS AdventureHarley-Davidson Nightster
PriceRs.13.75 LakhRs.13.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity853 cc975 cc
Power93.87 bhp @ 8250 rpm88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range24.4 kmpl19.6 kmpl
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BMW F 850 GS Adventure Pro bike
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Rs. 13.75 Lakh
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Rs. 13.39 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
15.73 Lakh
Price Breakup
15.32 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
23 Litres
11.7 Litres
Engine Displacement
853 cc
975 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 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
305
-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
31
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
31
Front Wheel Size
21
19
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
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

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

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

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Bridge-type frame& steel shell construction
Double-downtube Frame

Engine & Transmission

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
Manual
Manual
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

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
Riding Modes
3
3
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Digital
Semi-Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
-
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
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
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

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

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 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 Switch, Pass Light, Hazard Warning Indicator, 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 Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator.

Transmission

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

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BMW F 850 GS Adventure and Harley-Davidson Nightster Owner Reviews

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      Udaibhan
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      Fantastic bike for all purposes & looks good
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