The BMW F 800 GS motorcycle specifications include a 798 cc (48.69 cu in) engine, power of 84.5 hp (61.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 207 kg (456.4 lb).
Key specifications
2008-2018Model years
798 ccDisplacement
84.5 hpPower
83.0 Nm @ 5,750 rpmTorque
207 kgWet weight
880 mmSeat height
16 LFuel tank
1,578 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018
Year-specific specification changes
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Dry weight
2013191 kg (421 lb)
20142017191 kg (421.1 lb)
Front brakes
20102011Double disc
2012Double disc. Optional ABS. Can be switched off.
20132018Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
Front suspension
2013Upside-down telescopic fork, 45 mm
20142018Upside-down telescopic fork, 43 mm
Front tire
2010201290/90-V21
Fuel system
20132018Injection. Electroinc intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-K+)
Power
201248 hp (35.0 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
2015201885 hp (62.0 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Rear brakes
20102011Single disc
2012Single disc. Optional ABS. Can be switched off.
20132018Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear suspension
20112012Double sided aluminium swing arm, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Rear tire
20102012150/70-V17
Torque
201361.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 45.0 ft.lbs) @ 5,750 rpm
Wet weight
2013214.1 kg (472 lb)
20142016214 kg (471.8 lb)
20172018217 kg (478.4 lb)
Wheelbase
20131,577 mm (62.1 inches)
201720181,573 mm (61.9 inches)
Front wheel travel
2013231 mm (9.1 inches)
Fuel capacity
201315.90 L (4.20 US gal)
Fuel consumption
20133.79 L/100 km (26.4 km/l or 62.06 mpg)
20184.30 L/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
201387.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
201899.8 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Overall height
200920121,350 mm (53.1 inches)
20131,351 mm (53.2 inches)
201420181,350 mm (53.1 inches)
Overall length
20132,319 mm (91.3 inches)
201720182,300 mm (90.6 inches)
Overall width
20092018945 mm (37.2 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20120.2595 hp/kg
20130.4424 hp/kg
20140.4423 hp/kg
201520170.4450 hp/kg
Rear wheel travel
2013216 mm (8.5 inches)
Seat height
2013879 mm (34.6 inches)
Valves per cylinder
201320142
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 421 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.408 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 408.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 105.9 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 | 84.5 hp (61.7 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) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Upside-down front fork, Ø 45 mm |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual 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 |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 207 kg (456.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 185 kg (407.9 lb) |
| Seat height | 880 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,320 mm (91.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 872 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,240 mm (48.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,578 mm (62.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 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) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4566 hp/kg |
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