BMW F 800 GT

BMW F 800 GT

The new F 800 GT offers impressive dynamic performance on every ride - whether idyllic suburbs, winding mountain passes or endless highways.

A twist of the throttle and 90 horsepower ensure that you really can leave everyday routine behind you. The water-cooled 2-cylinder in-line engine with a capacity of 798 cc offers remarkable dynamic performance on every trip, achieving smooth power delivery through its low-maintenance toothed-belt drive. A longer rear-wheel swing arm and tighter suspension ensure a high level of ride stability, guaranteeing superb riding impressions.

Specifications

Engine

Type Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, dry sump lubrication

Bore x stroke 82 mm x 75.6 mm

Capacity 798 cc

Rated output 90 hp (66 kW) at 8,000 rpm

Max. torque 63 lb/ft (86 Nm) at 5,800 rpm

Compression ratio 12.0 : 1

Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-K+)

Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed Over 125 mph

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 69 mpg, at a constant 55 mph

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 55 mpg, at a constant 75 mph

Fuel type Unleaded super

Electrical system

Alternator three-phase alternator 400 W

Battery 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated

Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated into crankcase

Drive Belt drive

Chassis / brakes

Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine

Front wheel location / suspension Telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm

Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with eccentric adjustment for rear axle, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel,

Suspension travel front / rear 4.9 / 4.9 inches (125 mm / 125 mm)

Wheelbase 59.6 inches (1,514 mm)

Castor 3.7 inches (94.6 mm)

Steering head angle 64.2°

Wheels Cast aluminium wheels

Rim, front 3.50 x 17 inches

Rim, rear 5.50 x 17 inches

Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17

Tyres, rear 180/55 ZR 17

Brake, front Dual floating disc brakes, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers

Brake, rear Single disc, diameter 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper

ABS Standard BMW Motorrad ABS

Dimensions / weights

Length 84.9 inches (2,156 mm)

Width (incl. mirrors) 35.6 inches (905 mm)

Height (excl. mirrors) 49.1 inches (1,248 mm)

Seat height, unladen weight 31.5 inches (comfort seat: 32.3 inches, low seat: 30.1 inches)

Inner leg curve, unladen weight

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 470 lbs

Dry weight

Permitted total weight 926 lbs

Payload (with standard equipment) 456 lbs

Usable tank volume 4.0 gallons

Reserve 0.8 gallon

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