The BMW F 800 GS Adventure motorcycle specifications include a 798 cc (48.69 cu in) engine, power of 85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 229 kg (504.9 lb).
Key specifications
2014-2018Model years
798 ccDisplacement
85 hpPower
83.0 Nm @ 5,750 rpmTorque
229 kgWet weight
890 mmSeat height
24 LFuel tank
1,578 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20142015201620172018
Year-specific specification changes
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Frame
20172018Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine
Fuel system
20172018Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-K+)
Rear suspension
20172018Aluminium double sided swing-arm at the rear
Wet weight
20172018232 kg (511.5 lb)
Wheelbase
201720181,573 mm (61.9 inches)
Clutch
20172018Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Electrical
201612 V/14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. Three-phase 400 W generator.
Emission details
2017Performance / fuel consumption
Top speed
20172018193.0 km/h (119.9 mph)
Wheels
2017Wire spoke wheels
2018Spoke wheels
How the BMW F 800 GS Adventure compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
Engine power85 hp
Low 12 hpAverage 81.6 hpHigh 193 hp
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 58th percentile across BMW models.
Displacement798 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc
About 12% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 46th percentile across BMW models.
Wet weight229 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 57th percentile across BMW models.
Seat height890 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm
About 10% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 97th percentile across BMW models.
Fuel capacity24 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L
About 25% larger than the BMW database average. Around the 88th percentile across BMW models.
This model BMW database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Twin, four-stroke • 798 cc • Liquid cooled • 85 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,578 mmSeat 890 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 150/70-V17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
90/90-21 |
| Rear tire size |
150/70-V17 |
| Front tire width |
90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Front rim diameter |
21 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range |
558 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
0.371 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
371.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
106.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.08:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category |
Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Twin, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
798 cc (48.69 cu in) |
| Power |
85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque |
83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 5,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
82.0 x 75.6 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection. Electronic fuel injection,BMS-K+ electronic engine management |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet multidisc clutch, mechanically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Tubular steel space frame with load-bearing engine |
| Front suspension |
Upside-down fork, stanchion diameter 43 mm |
| Rear suspension |
Wrought aluminium swing-arm, directly hinged WAD central spring strut, hydraulically adjustable suspension height, adjustable rebound damping |
| Front wheel travel |
230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
215 mm (8.5 inches) |
| Rake |
26.0° |
| Trail |
117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire |
90/90-21 |
| Rear tire |
150/70-V17 |
| Wheels |
Spoked |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
229 kg (504.9 lb) |
| Dry weight |
191 kg (421.1 lb) |
| Seat height |
890 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,305 mm (90.7 inches) |
| Overall width |
925 mm (36.4 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,578 mm (62.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
24.00 L (6.34 US gal) |
| Reserve fuel capacity |
4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption |
4.30 L/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
99.8 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details |
Regulated three-way catalytic converter, compliant with EU3 emission standard |
Performance
| Top speed |
193.1 km/h (120.0 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio |
0.4450 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical |
12 V/14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Red, sand |
| Price as new |
Euro 9650. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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