September 3, 2009

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BMW F 800 GS Motorcycle Pictures, Review and Specifications.

BMW F 800 GS (2008)

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BMW F 800 GS Motorcycle Review and Specifications.

BMW's new F800GS is virtually unique: a 750/800 class adventure bike, that to most degrees offers the best of both worlds. 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.

Engine
Derived from the F800S unit, but with a more upright block, the BM parallel twin is intoxicatingly invigorating. 85 horses might not sound like much, but its more than enough. It’s perky and fruity, has a deliciously raspy exhaust note and is responsive, progressive and yet yearns for more and more revs up to the redline. Wring its neck and duck yours behind the reasonable screen and you’ll see 125mph, which is more than ample, thankyou. The rest of time it just delivers what and when you want it.

Ride and Handling
Unlike the 1200GS the 800’s no monster. Though tall and ‘proper’ the 800GS is lithe, slim and light, enough to both remind of conventional, single cylinder enduros, from, say KTM, and to make it a doddle, at least compared to the 1200, to manhandle and manouvere, thanks to masses of steering lock, decent suspension, lightness and assured weight distribution.

Equipment
Being a BMW the F800GS's fairly basic standard but with the usual myriad of accessories and factory fitted options available. Different seats, screens and bars are available; as are the usual sophisticated luggage systems plus creature comforts like sat nav, heated grips and the like

Quality and Reliability
BMW rules again. Although there have been occasional hiccups in recent years, there should be little to worry about with the new F800GS. The F800S/ST upon which it’s based has proved mechanically reliable and solid and the engineering is proven. Unusually, for a BMW though, you’ll have to maintain a drivechain.

Value
At £6999 the price is possibly the new GS’s biggest trump card of all. That represents fabulous value compared to the £2000 dearer 1200 version and there really is nothing else close to it in terms of all round ability. But if you want better value still, got for the in many ways identical £5495 F650GS

General information

Model: BMW F 800 GS
Year: 2008
Category: Enduro / offroad
Rating: 75.2 out of 100.

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 798.00 ccm (48.69 cubic inches)
Engine type: Twin
Stroke: 4
Power: 84.48 HP (61.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque: 83.00 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Compression: 12.0:1
Bore x stroke: 82.0 x 75.6 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: DOHC
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated

Physical measures
Dry weight: 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 207.0 kg (456.4 pounds)
Seat height: 880 mm (34.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,915 mm (75.4 inches)
Overall length: 2,320 mm (91.3 inches)
Overall width: 872 mm (34.3 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,578 mm (62.1 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Frame type: Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front suspension: Upside-down front fork, Ø 45 mm
Front suspension travel: 230 mm (9.1 inches)
Rear suspension: Cast aluminium dual swing arm, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Rear suspension travel: 215 mm (8.5 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 90/90-21
Rear tyre dimensions: 150/70-17
Front brakes: Double disc. Optional ABS
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc. Optional ABS
Rear brakes diameter: 265 mm (10.4 inches)

Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.4566 HP/kg

Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 16.00 litres (4.23 gallons)
Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): 3.80 litres (1.00 gallons)


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