The BMW F800GT is a
sport touring motorcycle manufactured by
BMW Motorrad
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from 2013 through 2020. It is the successor to the
F800ST,
and joins the F-series range which includes the
dual-sport F800GS and F700GS, and the
naked
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F800R.
Engine
As with other models in the F-series range, the F800GT uses a
parallel-twin engine, codeveloped by BMW and
Rotax
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. The engine has a 360° firing order which produces an exhaust note reminiscent of BMW's signature air-cooled
boxer twins. However, this firing order requires both pistons to move up and down at the same time. To counter the significant inertia produced by the pistons reciprocating, BMW devised a third vestigial
connecting rod to a balance weight. The result is a parallel twin with significantly reduced vibration compared to other parallel twin engine designs. The engine is lubricated by a
dry sump
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system.
The engine produces at 8,000 rpm, but can be specified with a reduced power output of either for European riders on restricted Category A2 licences,
or .
Equipment
The F800GT has a low-maintenance
belt drive and single sided
swingarm.
brakes are standard equipment. In the UK and now the US, factory options include heated grips,
tyre pressure monitoring system, onboard computer, LED indicators, anti theft alarm system, main centre stand,
Automatic Stability Control (ASC), pannier fastenings, comfort seat, low seat, and Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA).
BMW Motorrad also offer a range of accessories.
New features
Compared to its predecessor, the F800GT offers several new features, including:
power increase of ; redesigned full fairing with improved wind and weather protection; introduction of optional Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) and Automatic Stability Control (ASC); handwheel adjustment of
rear suspension preload; longer rear
swingarm; lighter cast aluminium wheels; new vibration-free handlebars with new generation switches and controls; updated instrument dials and standard fuel/temperature gauges; smoke grey turn indicators; increased load capacity (by ; new exhaust system; new paint finishes; and a newly developed luggage system.
References
External links
F800GT at BMW Motorrad International
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F800GT
Belt drive motorcycles
Sport touring motorcycles
Motorcycles powered by straight-twin engines