2013 BMW F 800 GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in BMW's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2013 BMW F 800 GS utilizes a 798 cc (48.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 84.5 HP (61.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 61 Nm (45 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 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 214.1 kg (472 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.39 HP/kg (2.53 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 879 mm (34.6 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,577 mm (62.1 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.9-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.79 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 420 km (261 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 241 km/h (150 mph).
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Specific Output
105.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.39 HP/kg (2.53 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,750–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~420 km (261 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
Torque61.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 45.0 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke82.0 x 75.6 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
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 Speed241.4 km/h (150.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.79 litres/100 km (26.4 km/l or 62.06 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases87.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine
Rake26.0°
Trail117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside-down telescopic fork, 45 mm
Front Travel231 mm (9.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionCast aluminium dual swing arm, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Rear Travel216 mm (8.5 inches)
Wheelbase1577 mm (62.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-21
Rear Tyre150/70-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
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