BMW F series parallel-twin

BMW F800GS, F800GSA, F700GS & F650GS
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ManufacturerBMW Motorrad
ProductionF800GS (2008–19)
F800GSA (2013–19)
F700GS (2012–19)
F650GS (2008–12)
PredecessorF650GS (single-cylinder)
SuccessorBMW F850GS
ClassDual-sport
Engine798 cc (48.7 cu in), parallel-twin, water cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 8 valves
Bore / stroke82 mm × 75.6 mm (3.23 in × 2.98 in)
Compression ratio12.0:1
Top speed200 km/h (120 mph) (F800)[1]
192 km/h (119 mph) (F700)[2]
185 km/h (115 mph) (F650)[3]
Power63 kW (85 hp) @ 7,500 rpm (F800)[1]
56 kW (75 hp) @ 7,300 rpm (F700)[2]
53 kW (71 hp) @ 7,000 rpm (F650) [3]
Torque83 N⋅m (61 lbf⋅ft) @ 5,750 rpm (F800)[1]
77 N⋅m (57 lb⋅ft) @ 5,300 rpm (F700)[2]
75 N⋅m (55 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm (F650)[3]
Transmission6-speed
SuspensionFront:
  • Telescopic fork, Ø 45mm, 230mm travel (F800)
  • Telescopic fork, Ø 41mm, 170mm travel (F700)
  • Telescopic fork, Ø 41mm, 180mm travel (F650)

Rear:

  • Dual swing arm, WAD strut, adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping, 215mm travel (F800)
  • Dual swing arm, spring strut, adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping, 170mm travel (F700/650)
Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) optional (2013–)
BrakesFront:
  • Twin 300mm floating discs, dual piston floating calipers (F800/700)
  • Single 300mm floating disc, dual piston caliper (F650)

Rear:

  • 265mm disc, single piston floating caliper
ABS (optional before 2013)
TyresFront:
  • 90/90-21, spoked wheel, tubed tyre (F800)
  • 110/80-19, cast aluminium wheel, tubeless tyre (F700/650)

Rear:

  • 150/70-17, spoked wheel, tubed tyre (F800)
  • 140/80-17, cast aluminium wheel, tubeless tyre (F700/650)
Wheelbase1,578 mm (62.1 in) (F800)
1,562 mm (61.5 in) (F700)
1,575 mm (62.0 in) (F650)
DimensionsL:
2,320 mm (91 in) (F800)
2,280 mm (90 in) (F700/650)
W:
945 mm (37.2 in) (F800)
890 mm (35 in) (F700/650)
H:
1,350 mm (53 in) (F800)
1,215 mm (47.8 in) (F700)
1,240 mm (49 in) (F650)
Seat height880 mm (35 in) (F800)
820 mm (32 in) (F700/650)
Weight191 kg (421 lb) (F800, 2013–)
185 kg (408 lb) (F800, 2008–12)
186 kg (410 lb) (F700)
179 kg (395 lb) (F650)[citation needed] (dry)

214 kg (472 lb) (F800, 2013–)
207 kg (456 lb) (F800, 2008–12)
209 kg (461 lb) (F700)
199 kg (439 lb) (F650)[citation needed] (wet)
Fuel capacity16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal)
RelatedF800GT, F800ST, F800S, F800R

The BMW F series is a family of parallel-twin engine dual-sport motorcycles manufactured in Berlin, Germany by BMW Motorrad. Launched in 2008, the range comprises the F650GS, F700GS, F800GS, and F800GSA. In 2012, the F700GS replaced the discontinued F650GS, and in 2013, the F800GSA was introduced with a 24-litre (5.3 imp gal; 6.3 US gal) fuel tank and a larger front fairing and screen. The F800GT and F800S both have belt drive.

  1. ^ a b c "BMW MotorRad F800GS Technical Specs". Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  2. ^ a b c "BMW MotorRad F700GS Technical Specs". Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  3. ^ a b c "BMW MotorRad F650GS Technical Specs". Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2020-06-25.