2012 BMW F 800 GS

BMW F 800 GS 2012


2012 BMW F 800 GS specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

BMW's profilation of this bike
The F 800 GS is an Enduro bike like no other BMW Motorrad has made before; an 800cc machine with a full 85hp and torque of 83 Nm; all this while having a fully fuelled, road-ready weight of only 207 kg.

General information
Model name BMW F 800 GS
Model year 2012
Category Enduro / offroad
Price as newUS$ 12355. UK £ 7950. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.8  Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 798.0 ccm (48.69 cubic inches)
Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Power output 48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x stroke 82.0 x 75.6 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Driveline Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub
Fuel consumption 3.80 litres/100 km (26.3 km/l or 61.90 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 88.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine
Rake (fork angle) 26.0°
Trail 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front suspension Upside-down front fork, 45 mm
Front wheel travel 230 mm (9.1 inches)
Rear suspension Double sided aluminium swing arm, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Rear wheel travel 215 mm (8.5 inches)
Front tire 90/90-V21
Rear tire 150/70-V17
Front brakes Double disc. Optional ABS. Can be switched off.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Optional ABS. Can be switched off.
Diameter 265 mm (10.4 inches)
Wheels Wire spoke
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 207.0 kg (456.4 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2595 HP/kg
Seat height 880 mm (34.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alternate seat height 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall height 1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Overall length 2320 mm (91.3 inches)
Overall width 945 mm (37.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1578 mm (62.1 inches)
Fuel capacity 16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Black/gray
Starter Electric
Electrical 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery.
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