Is the BMW F800GS a good bike?
Is the BMW F800GS a good bike?
It’s light, slim and perky enough to be a credible off-roader yet it’s also substantial, grunty, roomy and potentially sufficiently well equipped to tackle crossing continents. It’s also got a price that’s hugely tempting too.
How much does a BMW F800GS cost?
Values
| Suggested List Price | Low Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Price | $12,295 | $8,650 |
| Options (Add) | ||
| Total Price | $12,295 | $8,650 |
How much does a BMW F800GS weight?
2014 BMW F 800 GS Adventure Information
| BMW F 800 GS Adventure | BMW F 800 GS | |
|---|---|---|
| DIN unladen weight | 505 lbs. | 472 lbs. |
| Max Load | 496 lbs | 507 lbs |
| Dimensions (L/W/H) | 90.7 / 36.4 / 57.1 inches | 90.6 / 36.2 / 53.0 inches |
| Fuel Consumption (@ 55mph) | 55 mpg | 62 mpg |
Who makes the BMW f800gs engine?
BMW Motorrad
BMW F series parallel-twin
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Engine | 798 cc (48.7 cu in), parallel-twin, water cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Bore / stroke | 82 mm × 75.6 mm (3.23 in × 2.98 in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Top speed | 200 km/h (120 mph) (F800) 192 km/h (119 mph) (F700) 185 km/h (115 mph) (F650) |
How much does a Yamaha Tenere 700 weight?
452 lbs.
Wheelbase: 62.8 in. Rake/Trail: 27.0 degrees/4.1 in. Seat Height: 34.6 in. Claimed Wet Weight: 452 lbs.
Who makes BMW f800 engine?
BMW F800ST
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006–2013 |
| Successor | F800GT |
| Class | Sport touring |
| Engine | Water-cooled four-stroke 798 cc (48.7 cu in) parallel twin built by Rotax, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder |
What’s the most reliable adventure bike?
Most reliable Adventure Bikes – the Yamaha Super Tenere.
What’s the difference between the BMW F700 and F800 GS?
Despite the obvious difference in name, the F700 GS and F800 GS use the identical parallel twin-cylinder 798cc engine, the larger of the two bikes making 85bhp, 10 more than the 700. It also has a upside down forks and longer suspension, a larger front wheel which are spoked instead of cast – all pointing toward a more off-road bias.
Are there different versions of the BMW F700?
*In total, there are seven different versions of the F700 and F800 models available in the UK. These are: 1. F700GS (base model) 2. F700GS Rallye. Includes heated grips, hand guards, on-board computer, centre stand, pannier fastenings 3. F700 Rallye LS. Same as Rallye but with low seat and low suspension.
Which is better BMW 700 or BMW 800?
The 700 has a lower seat height and the suspension doesn’t travel as far as the 800 and it feels it too, which would be ideal for those requiring easier access to flat foot both feet and certainly noticeable when you swap from the 800!
Is the BMW F800 good for the road?
The F800 feels good on the road too. With its extra 10hp to play with and a taller riding position, it would be just as home in the city as mucking around on dried-up river beds. It’s perfectly happy being hustled around twisty A-roads too, despite its off-road ambitions.
