2012 BMW F 800 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by BMW for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2012 BMW F 800 R features a 798 cc (48.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85.8 HP (62.6 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 86 Nm (63.4 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 107.5 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 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 R measures 199 kg (439 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.43 HP/kg (2.32 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,520 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 444 km (276 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 2009 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
107.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.43 HP/kg (2.32 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~444 km (276 mi)
Engine
Displacement798.0 ccm (48.69 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power85.8 HP (62.6 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque86.0 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
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