| MODEL | BMW F 850 GS 40 YEARS GS EDITION 2021 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 853 cc / 52 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 84 x 77 mm / 3.31 x 3.03 in |
| Compression Ratio | 12.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 70 kW / 95 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 92 Nm / 67.9 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm |
| Ignition | Knock control and oxygen sensors |
| Induction | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Gear Box | Constant-mesh 6-speed, integrated in crankcase |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlled |
| Final Drive | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel bridge frame in monocoque design, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm upside-down telescopic fork, 230 mm / 9.1 in travel (210 mm / 8.3 in with lowering kit) |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium dual swingarm, central WAD spring strut, hydraulically adjustable preload, adjustable rebound damping, 215 mm / 8.5 in travel (195 mm / 7.7 in with lowering kit) |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 305 mm floating discs, 2-piston floating calipers, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro |
| Rear Brakes | Single 265 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (rear disengageable in Enduro Pro) |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2305 mm / 90.7 in |
| Overall Width | 922 mm / 36.3 in (incl. mirrors) |
| Overall Height | 1356 mm / 53.4 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Seat Height | 860 mm / 33.9 in (815 mm / 32.1 in lowering kit, 835 mm / 32.9 in low seat, 875 mm / 34.4 in comfort seat, 890 mm / 35 in rallye seat) |
| Wheelbase | 1593 mm / 62.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 233 kg / 514 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70 R17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
This 2021 anniversary edition celebrated 40 years of the GS with Black Storm metallic paint and yellow accents inspired by the R 100 GS Bumblebee. It added gold wheel rims, yellow hand guards, black fork tubes, a black and yellow seat with GS logo, 40 Years GS side-panel badges and a galvanised radiator cowl. The engine and chassis are those of the standard 2021 F 850 GS.
