BMW F800S (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

The 2006 BMW F800 S was designed to seal the gap between the 650 and 1200 machines from the House of Munich. The bike was suitable for both younger riders who wanted more out of their machine, as well as seasoned ones that wanted a smaller displacement naked bike without compromising too much of its power.

At the time, the 798cc engine was a brand-new Parallel-Twin with four-valve technology developed by BMW in cooperation with Bombardier- Rotax GmbH, built in the Austrian Rotax plant and then sent to BMW Motorrad in Berlin for final assembly.

The 2006 BMW F 800 S was taking its power from the 798cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine and delivered an output power of 85 hp at 8,000 rpm and 86 Nm (63 lb-ft) of torque at 5,800 with an acceleration from 0-100 kph (0-60 mph) in just 3.5 seconds.

On the Parallel-Twin engine, forces were balanced through a unique concept that was never seen before on a production motorcycle with an additional swiveling conrod that sets off first and second-order mass forces, which enabled the engine to run smoothly, with vibrations reduced to minimum.

The low dry weight of 182 kg (401 lbs) and the aerodynamically optimized fairings, provided an important contribution to the motorcycle's dynamic performance and particular advantages at high speeds.