BMW F800ST (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2011, the German motorcycle manufacturer released the BMW F800ST, a motorcycle closely related to the F800S. The bike was part of the F series, comprised of several motorcycles with different engine displacements and similar designs.

The bike debuted in 2006 and shared the same engine, frame, and suspension as the BMW F800S, with differences in fairing design and handlebar type. The ST version was driven by a low-maintenance belt drive and packed a single-sided swingarm.

In addition, the bikes equipped with ABS were fitted with a rear wheel lift detection system. It was also available with optional features, such as a lower seat, LED turn signals, heated grips, an alarm system, an onboard computer, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

In the visual department, the F800ST model had fitted standard features, like a full fairing, a single headlight unit, a medium-sized windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, a small luggage rack, and lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike was built on a lightweight aluminum bridge-type frame with a 43 mm traditional telescopic fork on the front with 140 mm wheel travel and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 140 mm wheel travel.

In the performance department, the 2011 BMW F800ST had its soul brought to life by a 798cc four-stroke twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered 85 hp at 8,000 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 5,800 rpm.