F800 ST
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A surprise package - a
sports middleweight machine that’s designed to offer serious fun to just about
anyone, from commuters, to tourers and even those starting out in biking.
Welcome to the new F800 series.
BMW Motorrad’s new F800 sports middleweight machines are designed to offer
serious fun to just about anyone – from commuters to tourers and even those
starting out in biking. Having launched new generation contenders in the
superbike, enduro, touring and sports touring categories, BMW Motorrad has
turned its attention to the sports middleweight class. The F800 features a
powerful, torque-rich 800 cc parallel-twin engine (the first in BMW’s history),
a new suspension system and maintenance-free belt drive.
At the heart of these machines is an
all-new 798 cc twin-cylinder engine that produces an impressive 85 hp and a
punchy 63lb/ft of torque. A well-balanced combination, enabling the rider to
‘surf’ the torque curve rather than constantly needing to change up and down the
gearbox. This is just one of many factors that will endear the F800 series to
all types of rider.
The chassis is as impressive as the engine. Attached to the rear of the
aluminium frame is a single-sided swing-arm while the front end uses
conventional telescopic forks in place of the Telelever suspension usually
fitted to BMWs. This all means a lighter, more straightforward chassis design
that will naturally appeal to those more familiar with Japanese or Italian
machinery. The aim of producing a light responsive chassis has worked well, as
the F800 S only weighs 182 kg dry (187 kg for the ST version.)
To make the F800 S ownership as easy as the rest of the BMW range (while keeping
weight to a minimum) the engineers have fitted a belt-drive system. This is far
more practical than chain drives common to most bikes, negotiating he need for a
chain’s regular lubrication and adjustment. It is also lighter than the
shaft-drive BMW generally favours.
Key features of the new F800 S/ST:
... Compact sports/sports touring machine with excellent riding qualities and
superior agility.
... Liquid-cooled 798cc parallel-twin, featuring four-valve technology and
unique mass compensation.
... Max output 85 hp at 8,000 rpm, max torque 86 Nm (63 lb-ft) at 5,800 rpm.
... DOHC follower valve drive as on the new K-generation.
... Intake manifold injection with electronic BMS-K engine management, oxygen
sensor, fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter, and secondary air
system.
... Close-ratio six-speed gearbox.
... Low-noise, long-life rear wheel belt drive.
... Torsionally stiff aluminium frame.
... Stable telescopic fork, outer tube diameter 43 millimetres or 16.9´´.
... Single swinging arm made of die-cast aluminium.
... Easy handling and superior steering precision.
... Dry weight/weight in road trim with full tank: 182/204 kg (S), 187/209 kg
(ST).
... Superior seating comfort for both rider and passenger.
... Good protection from wind and weather, excellent aerodynamic qualities.
... Fuel tank located beneath the seat for a low centre of gravity and with
easily accessible filler manifold.
... High-performance brake system, as an option with ABS.
... Wide range of special equipment for the sports and touring rider.
... Seat Height 820 mm - Riders Low Seat 815mm - Seat
Height Reduction 760mm
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