Class: adventure
Production: October 2006 – January 2018
Successor: BMW F850GS
Electronic equipment BMW F800GS (basic & optional):
• On-board computer
• ABS (switchable)
• ASC (Automatic Stability Control) – from BMW F800GS (2nd generation)
• ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) – from BMW F800GS (2nd generation)
• E-Gas (Ride-by-Wire) – from BMW F800GS (3rd generation)
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | October 2006 – June 2012 | Name: BMW F800GS (1st generation) Model code: K72 Parts Catalog Code: 0219 |
| Europe | July 2011 – July 2016 | Name: BMW F800GS (2nd generation) Model code: K72 Parts Catalog Code: 0B02 |
| Europe | December 2014 – January 2018 | Name: BMW F800GS (3rd generation) Model code: K72 Parts Catalog Code: 0B07 |
| Europe | May 2012 – May 2016 | Name: BMW F800GS Adventure (1st generation) Model code: K75 Parts Catalog Code: 0B05 |
| Europe | July 2015 – December 2017 | Name: BMW F800GS Adventure (2nd generation) Model code: K75 Parts Catalog Code: 0B55 |
| USA | November 2006 – May 2012 | Name: BMW F800GS (1st generation) Model code: K72 Parts Catalog Code: 0229 |
| USA | June 2011 – July 2016 | Name: BMW F800GS (2nd generation) Model code: K72 Parts Catalog Code: 0B12 |
| USA | December 2014 – November 2017 | Name: BMW F800GS (3rd generation) Model code: K72 Parts Catalog Code: 0B17 |
| USA | May 2012 – March 2016 | Name: BMW F800GS Adventure (1st generation) Model code: K75 Parts Catalog Code: 0B15 |
| USA | July 2015 – December 2017 | Name: BMW F800GS Adventure (2nd generation) Model code: K75 Parts Catalog Code: 0B65 |
| Brazil | December 2010 – November 2017; June 2013 – December 2017 (Adventure) | Name: BMW F800GS (all generations); BMW F800GS Adventure (all generations) Model code: K72; K75 Parts Catalog Code: 0225, 0B22, 0B32, 0B27; 0B25, 0B75 |
| Thailand | February 2014 – July 2017 | Name: BMW F800GS Model code: K72 Parts Catalog Code: 0B23, 0B37 |
Specifications
BMW F800GS: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2320 mm / 91,3 in – F800GS (1st generation) 2300 mm / 90,5 in – F800GS (2nd generation), Adventure 1st gen. 2305 mm / 90,7 in – F800GS (3rd generation), Adventure 2nd gen. |
| Overall width | 870 mm / 34,2 in – F800GS (1st generation) 890 mm / 35,0 in – F800GS (2nd generation) 945 mm / 37,2 in (incl. mirrors) – F800GS (3rd generation) 925 mm / 36,4 in – F800GS Adventure |
| Overall height | 1350 mm / 53,1 in 1345 mm / 52,9 in – F800GS (from 2nd generation) 1450 mm / 57,1 in – F800GS Adventure |
| Seat height | 880 mm / 34,6 in 850 mm / 33,5 in – Low dual seat 895 mm / 35,2 in – Comfort seat 820 mm / 32,3 in – Low seat, Low suspension 890 mm / 35,0 in – Adventure 860 mm / 33,8 in – Adventure (Low seat) |
| Wheelbase | 1578 mm / 62,1 in 1573 mm / 61,9 in – F800GS (from 2nd generation) |
| Ground clearance | |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 207 kg / 456 lbs – F800GS (1st generation) 214 kg / 472 lbs – F800GS (2nd generation) 217 kg / 478 lbs – F800GS (3rd generation) 229 kg / 505 lbs – Adventure 1st gen. 232 kg / 511 lbs – Adventure 2nd gen. |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular space frame (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 45 mm inverted telescopic fork, 230 mm / 9,1 in 43 mm inverted telescopic fork, 230 mm / 9,1 in – F800GS (from 2nd generation) |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with monoshock (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 215 mm / 8,5 in |
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire size | 150/70-17 |
| Front brake | Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers (ABS) |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 265 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS) |
| Fuel capacity | 16 l / 4,2 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) 16 l / 4,2 US gal (reserve – 2,7 l) – F800GS (from 2nd generation) 24 l / 6,3 US gal (reserve – 2,7 l) – F800GS Adventure |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,4 l / 100 km (53 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders in-line |
| Bore & Stroke | 82,0 x 75,6 mm |
| Displacement | 798 cm³ (48,7 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 85,0 hp (63,0 kW) / 7500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 83,0 Nm (8,5 kg-m) / 5750 rpm |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,95 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 203 km/h (126 mph)3 |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 2.462 1.750 1.381 1.174 1.042 0.960 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | BMS-K+ |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC generator, 400W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-14Ah 12V-12Ah – F800GS (from 2nd generation) |
Images
BMW F800GS: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW F800GS: video.
Manuals
BMW F800GS: documentation.
- BMW F800GS: Repair Manual, 1st generation (DVD)
- BMW F800GS: Riders Manual, 1st gen.
- BMW F800GS: Riders Manual, 2nd gen.
- BMW F800GS: Riders Manual, 3rd gen.
- BMW F800GS Adventure: Riders Manual, 1st gen.
- BMW F800GS Adventure: Riders Manual, 2nd gen.