BMW F800GT

BMW F800GT

Manufacturer BMW Motorrad

Production 2013

Predecessor F800ST

Class Sport touring

Engine 798 cc, parallel-twin, liquid cooled, 4-

stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Bore / stroke 82 mm 75.6 mm (3.23 in 2.98 in)

Compression 12.0:1

ratio

Top speed >200 km/h (124 mph)

Power 66 kW (89 hp) @ 8,000 rpm

Torque 86 Nm (63 lbft) @ 5,800 rpm

Transmission Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox, toothed belt with

shock damper

Frame type Aluminium bridge frame, partially load-bearing

engine

Suspension Front: Telescopic fork, 43 mm (1.7 in), 125 mm

(4.9 in) travel

Rear: Single-sided aluminium swingarm, 125 mm

(4.9 in) travel

Optional Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)

Brakes Front: Twin disc 320 mm (13 in)

Rear: Single disc 265 mm (10.4 in)

ABS

Tyres Front: 120/70-ZR17

Rear: 180/55-ZR17

Rake, trail 63.8, 94.6 mm (3.72 in)

Wheelbase 1,514 mm (59.6 in)

Dimensions L: 2,156 mm (84.9 in)

W: 905 mm (35.6 in)

H: 1,248 mm (49.1 in)

Seat height 800 mm (31 in)

Weight 213 kg (470 lb) (wet)

Fuel capacity 15 l (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal)

Fuel 90 km/h (56 mph): 3.4 L/100 km (83 mpg-imp;

69 mpg-US)
 consumption 120 km/h (75 mph): 4.3 L/100 km (66 mpg-imp;

55 mpg-US)

Related F800ST, F800R, F800S, F800GS, F700GS,

F650GS

The BMW F800GT is a sport touring motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad since 2013.
It is the successor to the F800ST,[1]and joins the F-series range which includes the dual-
sport F800GS and F700GS, and the naked F800R.

Contents
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1Engine
2Equipment
3New features
4References
5External links

Engine[edit]
As with other models in the F-series range, the F800GT uses a 798 cc (48.7 cu in) parallel-twin
engine, codeveloped by BMW and Rotax. The engine has a 360 firing order which produces
an exhaust note reminiscent of BMW's signature air-cooled boxer twins. However, this firing
order requires both pistons to move up and down at the same time. To counter the significant
inertia produced by the pistons reciprocating, BMW devised a third vestigial connecting rod to a
balance weight. The result is a parallel twin with significantly reduced vibration compared to
other parallel twin engine designs. The engine is lubricated by a dry sump system.
The engine produces 66 kW (89 hp) at 8,000 rpm, but can be specified with a reduced power
output of either 35 kW (47 hp) for European riders on restricted Category A2 licences,[2][3] or
25 kW (34 hp).[2]

Equipment[edit]
The F800GT has a low-maintenance belt drive and single sided swingarm.[4] ABS brakes are
standard equipment. In the UK and now the US, factory options include heated grips, tyre
pressure monitoring system, onboard computer, LED indicators, anti theft alarm system, main
centre stand, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), pannier fastenings, comfort seat, low seat, and
Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA).[5] BMW Motorrad also offer a range of accessories.[6]

New features[edit]
Compared to its predecessor, the F800GT offers several new features, including:[1] power
increase of 3.5 kW (5 hp); redesigned full fairing with improved wind and weather protection;
introduction of optional Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) and Automatic Stability
Control (ASC); handwheel adjustment of rear suspension preload; 50 mm (2.0 in) longer
rear swingarm; lighter cast aluminium wheels; new vibration-free handlebars with new
generation switches and controls; updated instrument dials and standard fuel/temperature
gauges; smoke grey turn indicators; increased load capacity (by 11 kg (24 lb); new exhaust
system; new paint finishes; and a newly developed luggage system.