Segment: Adventure
Production years: 2012, 2013
In 2013, the House of Munich delivered good news for mid-sized adventure bike fans, with the launch of a more off-road-ready version of their acclaimed F 800 GS, in the embodiment of the BMW F 800 GS Adventure.
Based on the GS, the adventure model came with an optimal combination of agility, touring practicality, and off-road capability. It was powered by the same characterful engine featured in the GS model, with electronic fuel injection, a closed-loop catalytic converter, and a six-speed transmission.
The Adventure model developed the same power as its sibling, from the 798cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine with an output power of 85 hp at 7,500 rpm and 83 Nm (61 lb-ft) of torque at 5,750 rpm, which impressed with its lively response, powerful torque, and low fuel consumption.
Like the GS, the Adventure model featured a robust torsionally resistant tubular steel spaceframe. The rear subframe was reinforced to fit the larger fuel tank for an increased range.
The Adventure model featured a more robust bodywork, a more comfortable dual seat, a larger windscreen, wide enduro footrests, an adjustable foot brake lever, an engine protection bar, and a pannier rack which also served as a tank protection bar.
An optional extra feature for the 2013 BMW F 800 GS Adventure was the Enduro riding mode as part of the ASC option, which at the press of a button, increased the slip threshold of the ABS and ASC system.
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, twin cylinder | Displacement: | 798 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.2x2.9 in OR 81 mm | Compression Ratio: | 12:1 | Horsepower: | 85/7500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 61/5750 lb-ft/RPM OR 83/5750 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | tubular steel | Front Suspension: | 45 mm USD fork | Rear Suspension: | double sided aluminium swingarm, WAD strut | Front Brake: | dual 320 mm discs | Rear Brake: | single 240 mm disc |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 91 in OR 2311 mm | Overall Width: | 34.2 in OR 869 mm | Seat Height: | 34.6 in OR 879 mm | Weelbase: | 62.1 in OR 1577 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 392 lbs OR 178 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 6.3 gallons OR 23.8 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 90/90-21 | Rear: | 150/70-17 |
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