2018 Bmw F800gs Adventure
BMW F800GS Adventure
| Make Model | BMW F 800GS Adventure |
| Year | 2014 |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Induction | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Clutch | Multiplate-plate in oil bath |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 1:2.6 |
| Frame | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine |
| Front Suspension | 43mm Marzocchi upside down forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 230 mm / 9.1 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 215 mm / 8.5 in. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Wheels | spoke |
| Rim Front | 2.15 x 21" |
| Rim Rear | 4.25 x 17" |
| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 21 54V |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70 - 17 69V |
| Fork Angle | 64� |
| Rake | 26� |
| Trail | 117 mm / 4.6 in. |
| Dimensions | Length 2304 mm / 90.7 in Width 925 mm / 36.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Seat Height | 890 mm / 860 mm / 35 in. / 33.9 in. |
| Wheel Base | 1577 mm / 62.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 214 kg / 472 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 229 kg / 505 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal. |
| Consumption Average | 4.3 L/100km / 23.3 km/l / 55 mpg |
| Standing � Mile | 12.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 199.0 km/h / 124 mph |
No matter where you travel, no matter what the terrain � with the F 800 GS you can master any adventure. This travel enduro has been created for true globetrotters for whom no destination is too remote and who want to conquer the world off the beaten track. The F 800 GS Adventure: the reliable and robust companion for unbounded adventure.
Power: Uncompromising. Powered by the potent 85 hp parallel twin engine, the F 800 GS Adventure helps you leave civilization behind with ease. And with a torque of 61 lbs/ft, this enduro has enough power reserve to overcome even the toughest off-road challenge with supreme confidence. Thanks to a 6.3-gallon tank and fuel economy of 55 mpg at 55 mph, it can cover distances where others have already run dry.
Control: Unconditional Be it sand dunes, mountain passes or river crossings, the F 800 GS Adventure can master any task it may be faced with in faraway places. Its core is the torsion-resistant tubular steel frame with spring travel of 9.1 inches at the front and 8.5 inches at the rear. The rider is supported with the optional �Enduro mode� which optimizes ASC traction control and ABS on loose surfaces. ABS is of course a standard feature.
Character: Unequalled. The F 800 GS Adventure is a true globetrotter from the high windshield to its combined fuel tank protector and saddle bag mountings. In spite of its striking side panels and the larger fuel tank, the distinctive flyline makes the F 800 GS adventure a clear member of the GS family. This motorcycle strives to conquer the world, whether in Sandrover Matte or dynamic Racing Red.
BMW Motorrad is the most successful manufacturer of large-capacity touring enduros and, with the F 700 GS and F 800 GS, leads the way in the mid-size category, too.
The new F 800 GS Adventure builds on this position. Based on the dynamic, off-road-oriented F 800 GS, the Adventure model offers an optimal combination of agility, touring practicality and off-road capability. Following the tradition of the popular boxer-engined GS Adventure models, it provides off-road-oriented touring aficionados, world travellers and enduro fans with an authentic GS Adventure experience in the mid-size segment.
The F 800 GS Adventure is powered by the characterful, liquid-cooled 798 cc four-valve twin-cylinder engine as featured on the F 800 GS, with electronic fuel injection, closed-loop catalytic converter and six-speed transmission. Developing unchanged maximum power of 63 kW (85 hp) at 7,500 rpm, and with maximum torque of 83 Nm at 5,750 rpm, this power plant impresses with quick and lively response, powerful torque and low fuel consumption.
Engineered and equipped for world travel. Like the F 800 GS, the Adventure model too features a robust, torsionally resistant tubular steel spaceframe, although the rear subframe is reinforced to cater for the larger, 24-litre tank (8 liters more than on the F 800 GS model), which increases the bike�s range. Like the F 800 GS, the Adventure model is equipped with ABS as standard, while further safety- and performance-enhancing systems � Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) � are available as factory-fitted optional extras, or as special accessories. These features position the BMW F 800 GS Adventure, along with the F 800 GS, as the safest mid-size touring enduro on the market.
The F 800 GS Adventure boasts a new, masculine bodywork styling that underlines its globetrotting abilities, while a new, very comfortable bench seat, a larger windscreen for improved protection against the elements and hand protectors also support this image. Other new standard specification on the F 800 GS Adventure includes wide enduro footrests, an adjustable, reinforced foot brake lever, an engine protection bar and a pannier rack which also functions as a tank protection bar.
BMW F 800 GS Adventure �Launch Edition�. The new F 800 GS Adventure will first hit the market in a 1,000-unit �Launch Edition�. The highlight of the F 800 GS Adventure �Launch Edition� is its Sandrover matt paintwork in combination with three equipment packages. The Comfort package comprises an onboard computer, heated grips and a centre stand. The Enduro package comes with ASC plus Enduro mode, and the Special accessories package features a lockable aluminium case set, a topcase holder and BMW Motorrad Navigator Adventure including holder and cable.
Key and Benefits
Highlights of the new BMW F 800 GS Adventure compared to the F 800 GS:
- Based on the same versatile overall concept as the F 800 GS, with powerful twin-cylinder engine and agile suspension, but with enhanced off-road and globetrotting abilities.
- Robust and masculine GS Adventure bodywork styling.
- Balanced proportions, despite large rear tank.
- Larger, 24-litre fuel tank (+ 8 liters ).
- Extended range (by approx. 120 km / 75 miles).
- ABS as standard, ASC as a factory-fitted optional extra or as a special accessory.
- Enduro mode as a new optional extra, in combination with ASC.
- Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) as a factory-fitted optional extra.
- Reinforced rear subframe.
- Even more comfortable bench seat.
- Large windscreen.
- Wide enduro footrests.
- Adjustable, reinforced foot brake lever.
- Engine protection bar.
- Pannier rack also serves as a tank protection bar.
- Wide range of special accessories and ex-works optional extras.
Key technical differences at a glance: BMW F 800 GS Adventure (BMW F 800 GS)
| BMW F 800 GS Adventure | BMW F 800 GS | |
| Tank volume: | 6.3 gallons | 4.2 gallons |
| Standard seat height: | 35.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Low seat height: | 33.9 in | 33.5 in |
| Low Suspension option: | no | yes, 32.3 in |
| DIN unladen weight: | 505 lbss | 472 lbss |
| Max load: | 496 lbss | 507 lbss |
| Dimensions | ||
| L / W / H: | 90.7/36.4/57.1 in | 90.6/36.2/53.0 in |
| Fuel consumption | 55mpg | 62 mpg |
Features and Benefits
BMW GS Adventure is a byword for the finest in two-wheeled exploration. For many years now, the Adventure versions of the large BMW GS boxer bikes have been discovering far-flung corners of our planet and pressing on where others have to turn back. The arrival of the F 800 GS Adventure sees BMW Motorrad now offering this same concept for the mid-size enduro segment for the first time � and just like the boxer-engined GS Adventure models, the newcomer is also built for increased off-road riding and operation under the harshest conditions.
High-torque, smooth running parallel-twin engine.
Just like the F 800 GS, the new F 800 GS Adventure employs the extremely compact two-cylinder engine inclined forward at an angle of 8.3 degrees with a displacement of 798 cc and four valves per combustion chamber. Equipped with electronic fuel injection, closed-loop catalytic converter and a six-speed gearbox, the power unit excels with its spontaneous response, pulling power and low fuel consumption. Its system of balancing masses using a swivelling conrod that compensates for first- and second-order inertia forces is the only one of its kind to be fitted on a standard production bike. Valve actuation is by means of double overhead camshafts and speed-resistant rocker arms. Output of the liquid-cooled engine is unchanged at 63 kW (85 hp) at 7,500 rpm, with a peak torque of 83 Nm (61 lbs/ft) at 5,750 rpm.
Robust chassis with reinforced rear frame and ABS as standard. The chassis of the new F 800 GS Adventure is based on the proven concept used on the F 800 GS, featuring a robust, torsionally stiff steel frame in tubular construction with the engine integrated as a load-bearing element. The steering head connection via gusset plates and the one-piece double-strut swing arm made of diecast aluminium have also been adopted unchanged. The only difference is that the rear frame in square steel tubing has been strengthened to make allowance both for the 8-litre increase in fuel tank capacity and the more rigorous demands on the bike's off-road abilities. ABS already comes fitted as standard on the new F 800 GS Adventure, as it does on all BMW production motorcycles.
The new, extra-light and compact two-channel Bosch 9M BMW system featured on the F 800 GS is fitted here too. It comes with inlet valves that can be infinitely adjusted for even better response as well as wheel sensors that automatically monitor the distance between sensor and sensor wheel. ABS can be deactivated at the press of a button if the rider so wishes ideal for keen riding in off-road terrain.
Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) as a factory-fitted option. The list of optional extras available ex-works includes a unique feature for the mid-size enduro segment in the form of Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA). This lets the rider conveniently adjust the rebound damping of the rear spring strut in the same way as on the F 800 GS with a simple push of a button on the left handlebar panel, even while on the move. Depending on the damping mode selected "Comfort", "Normal" or "Sport" the electronic control unit determines and sets the appropriate damping rate. This is done by means of a small, light stepper motor on the shock absorber, while a corresponding symbol appears in the instrument cluster display. The spring preload, on the other hand, is adjusted manually using an easily accessible hand wheel.
Automatic Stability Control (ASC) with new Enduro mode as an ex-works option. A further unique selling point in the mid-size enduro segment is the Automatic Stability Control (ASC) system that also features on the F 800 GS. This anti-slip control function regulates the amount of engine drive torque transmitted as a function of the friction coefficient between the road surface and the rear tyre. This has the effect of preventing the rear wheel from spinning, thereby enhancing traction and handling safety. If the rider does not wish the control electronics to intervene, the system can be switched off by pressing a button, even on the move.
The new F 800 GS Adventure holds a world first in store for the mid-size segment with the Enduro riding mode that is available as an option in conjunction with ASC. When changing from roads to rougher terrain, a handlebar control enables the rider to simply switch to Enduro mode and thereby activate an ASC and ABS setting that has been specially tuned for off-road riding. In this mode, the ASC and ABS control logic is modified to delay intervention. The slip threshold is increased, resulting in improved acceleration and stopping power on loose surfaces at the same time as making the riding experience even more dynamic and active. The Enduro mode can only be ordered in conjunction with the optional extra ASC in the Enduro package, although ASC continues to be available on its own, too.