Segment: Sport Touring
Production years: 2014, 2015
In 2014, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW F800GT, a mid-sized sports tourer designed to fit the needs of those riders who want an agile machine that could go the extra mile.
The BMW F800GT was a sport-touring motorcycle that debuted in 2013 as a replacement for the BMW F800ST. It was part of the F series, comprised of other motorcycles like the F800GS, F700GS, and F800R.
The machine was driven by a low-maintenance belt drive that spun the rear wheel, which was mounted on a single-sided swingarm. The bike was available in the UK and US with factory options, such as heated grips, a Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system, an onboard computer, LED turn signals, an alarm, a center stand, ASC, ESA, and several BMW Motorrad accessories.
Compared to its predecessor, the BMW F800GT packed several modifications, including slightly more power, redesigned fairings, hand-adjustable rear suspension, a longer swingarm, lighter aluminum wheels, a new handlebar with fewer vibrations, a new exhaust system, and new paint.
In the performance department, the 2014 BMW F800GT had its heartbeat set by a 798cc four-stroke twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 90 hp at 8,000 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 5,800 rpm.
The bike's power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and a final chain drive, pushing the machine to 201 kph (125 mph).
engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, twin cylinder, 4-valve per cylinder, DOHC | Displacement: | 798 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.2x2.9 in OR 81 mm | Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | Horsepower: | 90/8000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 63/5800 lb-ft/RPM OR 85/5800 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | belt |
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chassis specs | Frame: | aluminium | Front Suspension: | 43 mm telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | pre-load and rebound damping adjustable, swingarm | Front Brake: | dual 320 mm floating discs, 4-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | single 265 mm disc, single-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 84.9 in OR 2156 mm | Overall Width: | 35.6 in OR 904 mm | Seat Height: | 31.5 in OR 800 mm | Wheelbase: | 59.6 in OR 1514 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 401 lbs OR 182 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.2 gallons OR 15.9 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70 ZR 17 | Rear: | 180/55 ZR 17 |
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