The BMW F 800 ST motorcycle specifications include a 798 cc (48.69 cu in) engine, power of 83.8 hp (61.2 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 204 kg (449.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW F 800 ST 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.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 54th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 46th percentile across BMW models.
About 10% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 32nd percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd 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.
83.8 hp — more powerful than about 54% of BMW models with power data.
798 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of BMW models.
204 kg — heavier than about 32% of BMW models, or lighter than about 68%.
820 mm — taller than about 72% 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.
2,082
2,193
5% below average.
860
877
Close to average.
1,466
1,497
Close to average.
820
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 471 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.411 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 410.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 105.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.08:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 798 cc (48.69 cu in) |
| Power | 83.8 hp (61.2 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 86.0 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.4 ft.lbs) @ 5,800 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) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Bridge-type aluminium frame, load-bearing engine |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with eccentric adjustment for rear axle, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 25.8° |
| Trail | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 204 kg (449.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 182 kg (401.2 lb) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,082 mm (82.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 860 mm (33.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,466 mm (57.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.00 L (0.53 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 3.40 L/100 km (29.4 km/l or 69.18 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 78.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4605 hp/kg |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.