The BMW F 800 GS Triple Black motorcycle specifications include a 798 cc (48.69 cu in) engine, power of 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 207 kg (456.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW F 800 GS Triple Black 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.
About 41% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 27th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 46th percentile across BMW models.
About 9% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 37th percentile across BMW models.
About 9% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 93rd percentile across BMW models.
About 17% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 28th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
48 hp — more powerful than about 27% of BMW models with power data.
798 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of BMW models.
207 kg — heavier than about 37% of BMW models, or lighter than about 63%.
880 mm — taller than about 93% of BMW models.
16 L — larger than about 28% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,320
2,193
6% above average.
945
877
8% above average.
1,350
1,199
13% above average.
1,578
1,497
5% above average.
880
809
9% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-V21 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/70-V17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 421 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.232 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 231.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 60.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.08:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2012 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 798 cc (48.69 cu in) |
| Power | 48 hp (35.0 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 intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine |
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| Front suspension | Upside-down front fork, 45 mm |
| Rear suspension | Double sided aluminium swing arm, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| 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. Optional ABS. Can be switched off. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. Can be switched off. |
| Front tire | 90/90-V21 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-V17 |
| Wheels | Wire spoke |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 207 kg (456.4 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 185 kg (407.9 lb) |
| Seat height | 880 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,320 mm (91.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 945 mm (37.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,350 mm (53.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,578 mm (62.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 3.80 L/100 km (26.3 km/l or 61.90 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 88.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2595 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Granite Grey Metallic/Black/Nurburg Silver Metallic |
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| Exhaust system | Complete stainless steel exhaust system |
| Comments | One key system for ignition, steering, fuel filler cap and seat lock |
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