2024 BMW F 800 GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by BMW for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2024 BMW F 800 GS relies on a 895 cc (54.6 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 87 HP (63.5 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 90.9 Nm (67 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 97.2 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,750 rpm) and peak power (6,750 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 226.8 kg (500 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.61 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,557 mm (61.3 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.14-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 352 km (219 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph).
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Specific Output
97.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.38 HP/kg (2.61 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,750–6,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~352 km (219 mi)
Engine
Displacement895.0 ccm (54.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power87.0 HP (63.5 kW)) @ 6750 RPM
Torque90.9 Nm (9.3 kgf-m or 67.0 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Compression13.1:1
Bore x Stroke86.0 x 77.0 mm (3.4 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 Speed189.9 km/h (118.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeBridge-type, steel shell construction
Rake27.0°
Trail106 mm (4.2 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside-down telescopic fork, 43 mm
Front Travel230 mm (9.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionAluminum twin-sided swingarm, central spring strut, rebound damping adjustable
Rear Travel215 mm (8.5 inches)
Wheelbase1557 mm (61.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-R19
Rear Tyre150/70-R17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. 2-piston calipers.
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