BMW GS parallel-twin
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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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| Production | 2008– |
| Predecessor | F650GS (single cylinder) |
| Class | Dual-sport |
| Engine | 798 Cubic centimetre, Straight-two, Water Cooled, Four-Stroke, DOHC, 8-valves |
| Power (physics) | F800: 85 hp (63 kW) @ 7,500 Rpm F650: 71 hp (53 kW) @ 7,000 Rpm |
| Torque | F800: 83 N·m (61 lb·ft) @ 5,750 rpm F650: 75 N·m (55 lb·ft) @ 4,500 rpm |
| Transmission (mechanics) | 6-speed, O-Ring chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork 41 mm |
| Brakes | F800 Front: Twin 300 mm discs, 2 piston calliper; Rear: 265 mm disc, 1 piston calliper; Anti-lock braking system optional F650 Front: Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston calliper; Rear: 265 mm disc, 1 piston calliper; Anti-lock braking system optional |
| Tires | F800: Spoked wheels with 90/90 21 front tyre and 150/70 17 rear tyre F650: Aluminium alloy wheels with 110/80 19 front tyre and 140/80 17 rear tyre |
| Wheelbase | F800:1578 mm (62.1 in) F650:1575 mm (62 in) |
| Dimensions | Length F800: 2320 mm (91.3 in) F650: 2280 mm (89.8 in) Width F800:945 mm (37.2 in) including mirrors F650: 890 mm (35 in) including mirrors Height 1350 mm (53.1 in) excluding mirrors F650: 1240 mm (48.8 in) excluding mirrors |
| Seat height | F800: 880 mm (34.6 in) F650: 820 mm (32.3 in) |
| Weight | F800: 185 kg (408 lb) F650: 179 kg (395 lb) (Dry weight (motorcycle)), F800: 207 kg (456 lb) F650: 199 kg (439 lb) (Wet weight (motorcycle)) |
| Fuel capacity | Auto litres |
| Related | F800S, F800ST, F800R |
The BMW F800GS and F650GS are members of the GS family of Dual-sport motorcycles manufactured in Germany by BMW Motorrad. Both bikes were launched in 2008, and use the same 798 cc Straight-two with Chain drive, but with different power outputs and equipment levels. The F650GS name can cause confusion as it was also used for a 652 cc BMW bike fitted with a single cylinder Rotax engine, produced from 2000–2007; a bike which has now been relaunched as the G650GS fitted with a Chinese engine of the same 652 cc capacity. The parallel-twin engine was first used in the F800S,[1] and is also used in the F800ST and F800R, although these bikes are tuned to deliver peak power at a different RPM from the GS models. On the GS models the engine is angled further backwards than the other bikes to provide longer suspension travel, needed for offroad use.[2]
Model differences
Although both bikes use the same basic engine, there are a number of differences.[2] The F800 produces 15 bhp (11 kW) more power than the F650, which can be reduced to deliver just 25 kW (34 hp) for European riders on restricted Category A licences.[3][4] The F800 is fitted with twin Disc brake on the front while the F650 is fitted with just one disc.[2] Both bikes feature optional Anti-lock braking system (ABS). The F800 features Wire wheels with a 21 inch front and 17 rear, while the F650 has Alloy wheel with a 19 inch front and 17 rear. The standard seat height on the F800 is 880 mm (34.6 in), compared with 820 mm (32.3 in) for the F650, which can be further reduced with lowered seat and suspension to 820 mm (32.3 in) making it suitable for much shorter riders.
References
- ↑ Ash, Kevin (6 March 2008). "BMW F800GS: Fixing a hole". Daily Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/roadstermotorbikes/2750864/BMR-F800GS-Fixing-a-hole.html. Retrieved on 26 January 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Jane Omorogbe (3 April 2008). "Ridden: BMW F800GS and F650GS". MSN. http://cars.uk.msn.com/Motorbikes/Bikes.aspx?cp-documentid=8083271. Retrieved on 26 January 2009.
- ↑ "Full Driving Licence for Motorcycles". Meath County Council. http://www.meath.ie/LocalAuthorities/MotorTaxandDrivingLicences/DrivingLicences/FullDrivingLicenceforMotorcycles/. Retrieved on 26 January 2009.
- ↑ "DVLA Guide Motorcycles & Mopeds". Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. http://dvlaguide.co.uk/index.php/dvlaguide/motorcycles_mopeds/. Retrieved on 26 January 2009.
External links
- Official BMW site for F800GS
- Official BMW site for F650GS
- F800GS review by Motorcycle News
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