2017 BMW F 700 GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2017 BMW F 700 GS enduro - offroad motorcycle, BMW pairs a 798 cc (48.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 75 HP (54.7 kW) at 7,300 rpm while maximum torque reaches 77 Nm (56.8 lb-ft) at 5,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 94 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,300 rpm) and peak power (7,300 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the F 700 GS measures 212 kg (467 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.83 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,562 mm (61.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 192 km/h (119 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2013 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
94 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.35 HP/kg (2.83 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,300–7,300 rpm
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement798.0 ccm (48.69 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power75.0 HP (54.7 kW)) @ 7300 RPM
Torque77.0 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 56.8 ft.lbs) @ 5300 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke82.0 x 75.6 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electroinc intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-K+)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationDry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
DrivelineEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub
Performance
Top Speed192.0 km/h (119.3 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel space frame
Rake26.0°
Trail95 mm (3.7 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 41 mm
Front Travel170 mm (6.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionCast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Rear Travel170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase1562 mm (61.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-19
Rear Tyre140/80-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
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