BMW F800GS (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW F800GS, an off-road motorcycle that debuted in 2008 and continued production until 2019. The 2012 machine was in its fifth year of production and featured the same performance and technical specifications as previous models.

The bike was part of the F series, comprised of numerous models with different engine displacements and similar appearances. Compared to the F800S, the GS version packed more extended suspension travel for better off-road capabilities.

In the visual department, the GS model had standard features, such as a front mudguard, a front fairing with an extended beak, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a two-into-one exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

The 2012 BMW F800GS had installed underneath its fuel tank a 798cc four-stroke twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 85 hp at 7,500 rpm and 84 Nm (62 lb-ft) torque at 5,750 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive that spun the rear wheel to a top speed of 199 kph (124 mph).

In the braking department, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 300 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 265 mm disc squeezed by a dual-piston caliper on the rear, delivering excellent stopping power.