2008 BMW F 800 GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in BMW's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2008 BMW F 800 GS 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 84.5 HP (61.7 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. With a specific output of 105.9 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 reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the F 800 GS measures 207 kg (456 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.45 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.
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 2008 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
105.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.41 HP/kg (2.45 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
Power84.5 HP (61.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
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