BMW F 800 S (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2009, BMW Motorrad released a new mode of the F 800 S, a versatile mid-sized naked machine, that was able to take on the roles of a daily commuter inside the traffic-filled urban jungle, as well as a weekend leisure bike taken through the countryside scenery. It even performed well in long hauls with a passenger in the rear seat.

The model had a comfortable ride due to its 43 mm telescopic fork on the front and the cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with an adjustable rebound damper on the rear, which also ensured responsive handling perfectly suited for tight, inner-city alleys and bends.

The 2009 BMW F 800 S was suitable for both novice riders and more experienced ones and was able to accommodate a wide range of riders thanks to its adjustable seat height.

At the center of the aluminum frame was a 798cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine that had a power output of 85 hp at 8,000 and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) of torque at 5.800 rpm. The engine worked head-to-head with a six-speed manual transmission linked with a belt drive to the rear cast aluminum wheel.

The stopping power of the F 800 S was handled by two 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front and a single 265 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear.