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Power/Weight
0.26 hp/kg
Torque
83 Nm
Engine
798 ccm
Technical Overview
2012 BMW F 800 GS Triple Black Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by BMW for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2012 BMW F 800 GS Triple Black 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 48 HP (35 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 83 Nm (61.2 lb-ft) at 5,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 60.2 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (5,750 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 800 GS Triple Black measures 207 kg (456 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.31 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 880 mm (34.6 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,578 mm (62.1 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 421 km (262 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
60.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.23 HP/kg (4.31 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,750–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~421 km (262 mi)
Engine
Displacement798.0 ccm (48.69 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power48.0 HP (35.0 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
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