BMW F800R (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2011, the German motorcycle manufacturer launched the BMW F800R, a naked motorcycle that debuted in 2009. It was part of the F series, comprised of several motorcycles with different engines and similar appearances. It continued production until 2019, when it was replaced by the BMW F900R.

In January 2006, the Streetbike freestyle World Champion Chris Pfeiffer started using an F800S model until he stripped down the bike from unnecessary weight and transformed it into an F800R model to be more suitable for stunt riding.

The 2011 machine was in its third year of production and featured the same technical and performance specifications as previous models without any significant modifications.

In the aesthetic department, the bike packed standard features, such as an odd-looking headlight assembly, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a two-into-one exhaust system, and 10-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 2011 BMW F800R had its heartbeat set by a 798cc four-stroke twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, managed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 87 hp at 8,000 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and a final O-ring chain drive that spun the rear wheel to a top speed of 229 kph (142 mph).