2008 BMW F 800 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in BMW's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2008 BMW F 800 S relies on a 798 cc (48.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 83.8 HP (61.2 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 86 Nm (63.4 lb-ft) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 105 HP per liter and a 2,200 rpm working window between peak torque (5,800 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.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,466 mm (57.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 471 km (293 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2008 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
105 HP/L
Power Band Window
5,800–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~471 km (293 mi)
Engine
Displacement798.0 ccm (48.69 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power83.8 HP (61.2 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque86.0 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.4 ft.lbs) @ 5800 RPM
Rear SuspensionCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with eccentric adjustment for rear axle, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
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Power
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Torque
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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