BMW F800GS (2016-2017) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2016, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW F800GS, a versatile off-road-oriented motorcycle part of the F series, comprised of various motorcycles with similar appearances and different engine displacements.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a front mudguard, a front fairing with an extended beak, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a two-into-one exhaust system with a muffler mounted high on the left side, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 43 mm upside-down Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front with 230 mm wheel travel and a single shock absorber on the rear with 215 mm wheel travel, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The braking power was achieved by two 300 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 265 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power enhanced by an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

The 2016 BMW F800GS had its soul brought to life by a 798cc four-stroke liquid-cooled two-cylinder engine managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering smooth power delivery and fast acceleration. As for the power figures, the engine generated 85 hp with a peak force at 7,500 rpm and 83 Nm (61 lb-ft) torque at 5,750 rpm.