BMW F 800 GS 2024 vs. BMW F 800 R 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2024

BMW F 800 R 2012

Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2024 vs BMW F 800 R 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2024

BMW F 800 R 2012

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Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2024 compared to BMW F 800 R 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2024

BMW F 800 R 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2024

BMW F 800 R 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	86 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	87 HP	Engine power	87 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	91 Nm	Torque	86 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Lubrication	Lubrication	Dry sump	Lubrication	Dry sump
Displacement	Displacement	895 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,296 mm	Length	2,145 mm
Width	Width	910 mm	Width	905 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,556 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2024

The new BMW F800GS impresses as a versatile adventure bike with balanced handling, a powerful engine and beginner-friendly accessibility. It offers riding pleasure and comfort in equal measure and is a stand-alone choice for all-round fans.

harmonious handling

practical engine

well-balanced setup

low seat height

versatile

beginner-friendly but not boring

wide range of customisation options

good balance between comfort and dynamics

Limited freedom of movement on benches with low seat height

brakes fatigue under extreme loads

sporty riders miss some dynamics

BMW F 800 R 2012

In the advertisements, the new BMW F 800 R sometimes comes across as a woman's motorbike. This does not do the bike an injustice, but the civilised engine, the low seat height and the smooth controls certainly suit petite ladies.

High-quality components

great engine

good equipment possible

cockpit

positive chassis

low consumption.

High price

first gear a little too long

optics.