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ADVENTURE: UNBOUNDED No matter where you travel, no matter what the terrain – with the F 800 GS you can master any adventure. This travel adventure bike has been created for true globetrotters for whom no destination is too remote and who want to conquer the world off the beaten track. The F 800 GS Adventure: the reliable and robust companion for unbounded adventure. POWER: UNCOMPROMISING Powered by the potent 85 hp parallel twin engine, the F 800 GS Adventure helps you leave civilization behind with ease. And with a torque of 61 lb/ft, this adventure bike has enough power reserve to overcome even the toughest off-road challenge with supreme confidence. Thanks to a 6.3-gallon tank and fuel economy of 55 mpg at 55 mph, it can cover distances where others have already run dry. CONTROL: UNCONDITIONAL Be it sand dunes, mountain passes or river crossings, the F 800 GS Adventure can master any task it may be faced with in faraway places. Its core is the torsion-resistant tubular steel frame with spring travel of 9.1 inches at the front and 8.5 inches at the rear. The rider is supported with the optional “Enduro mode” which optimizes ASC traction control and ABS on loose surfaces. ABS is of course a standard feature. CHARACTER: UNEQUALLED The F 800 GS Adventure is a true globetrotter from the high windshield to its combined fuel tank protector and saddle bag mountings. In spite of its striking side panels and the larger fuel tank, the distinctive flyline makes the F 800 GS adventure a clear member of the GS family. This motorcycle strives to conquer the world, whether in Sandrover Matte or dynamic Racing Red. ENGINE Type: Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication Bore x stroke: 82 mm x 75.6 mm Capacity: 798 cc Rated output: 63 kW (85 hp) at 7,500 rpm Max. torque: 61 lb-ft at 5,750 rpm Compression ratio: 12.0 : 1 Mixture control / engine management: Electronic fuel injection, digital engine management (BMS-K+) Emission control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter / emission standard EU-3 Performance / fuel consumption Maximum speed: 120 mph Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h: 55 mpg, at a constant 55 mph Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h Fuel type: Premium Unleaded ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Alternator: three-phase alternator 400 W (rated power) Battery: 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free POWER TRANSMISSION Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated Gearbox: Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated into crankcase Drive: Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub CHASSIS / BRAKES Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame, load-bearing engine Front wheel location / suspension: Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm Rear wheel location / suspension: Cast aluminium dual swing arm, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable Suspension travel front / rear: 9.1 inches / 8.5 inches (230 mm / 215 mm) Wheelbase: 62.1 inches (1,578 mm) Castor: 4.6 inches (117 mm) Steering head angle: 64° Wheels: Wire spoke wheels Rim, front: 2.15 x 21" Rim, rear: 4.25 x 17" Tyres, front: 90/90 - 21 54V Tyres, rear: 150/70 - 17 69V Brake, front: Dual floating discs, Ø 300 mm, two-piston floating calipers, ABS Brake, rear: Single disc, diameter 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper, ABS ABS: STANDARD DIMENSIONS / WEIGHTS Length: 90.7 inches (2,305 mm) Width (incl. mirrors): 36.4 inches (925 mm) Height (excl. mirrors): 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) Seat height, unladen weight: 35.0 inches Standard; low seat 33.9 inches (available as accessories and/or factory options, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer) Inner leg curve, unladen weight: 77.2 inches Standard; optional inner leg curve (inseam) 75.6 inches (seats available as accessories and/or factory options, see an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer) Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1): 505 lbs (229 kg) Dry weight Permitted total weight: 1,001 lbs (454 kg) Payload (with standard equipment): 496 lbs (225 kg) Usable tank volume: 6.3 gallons (24.0 liters) Reserve: Approx. 1 gallon (4.0 liters) Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN) 1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume

I had a '13 GSA 1200. It was too big for me. "Pick a standard 1200, no?" No, because I love the rugged bulkyness of the Adventure models. So...here's the new toy! A 2013 F800GSA, "sand beige" color, with only 16k KMs, and full optional: Full aluminium panniers set with BMW internal bags for the side panniers, heated grips, ESA, ABS/ASC, on-board computer, 2 riding modes (Road/Enduro), LED foglights, LED blinkers, and maybe even something else. Plus, the previous owner installed a couple toys that I would've installed anyway: crash bars for the "tank" (by GIVI), a bigger skidplate (GIVI again), and the expanded sidestand base (no idea who made it). After a full day of riding, I can say I'm VERY satisfied. Fuel consumption is ridicolously low, the bike's very comfortable (solo and with pillion), and most importantly, it's FIFTY KILOGRAMS lighter than both my previous GSA1200 and my ex-SuperTenere. I've only found 3 things I don't like on this bike: 1- Sound. Easily fixable with a proper exhaust. 2- Handguards. They leave half my hand exposed to air/cold. 3- Windscreen. It's big, but it leaves my head exposed. Again, I can easily fix all these "problems". Can't wait to ride more! :)

ADVENTURE: UNBOUNDED No matter where you travel, no matter what the terrain – with the F 800 GS you can master any adventure. This travel adventure bike has been created for true globetrotters for whom no destination is too remote and who want to conquer the world off the beaten track. The F 800 GS Adventure: the reliable and robust companion for unbounded adventure. POWER: UNCOMPROMISING Powered by the potent 85 hp parallel twin engine, the F 800 GS Adventure helps you leave civilization behind with ease. And with a torque of 61 lb/ft, this adventure bike has enough power reserve to overcome even the toughest off-road challenge with supreme confidence. Thanks to a 6.3-gallon tank and fuel economy of 55 mpg at 55 mph, it can cover distances where others have already run dry. CONTROL: UNCONDITIONAL Be it sand dunes, mountain passes or river crossings, the F 800 GS Adventure can master any task it may be faced with in faraway places. Its core is the torsion-resistant tubular steel frame with spring travel of 9.1 inches at the front and 8.5 inches at the rear. The rider is supported with the optional “Enduro mode” which optimizes ASC traction control and ABS on loose surfaces. ABS is of course a standard feature. CHARACTER: UNEQUALLED The F 800 GS Adventure is a true globetrotter from the high windshield to its combined fuel tank protector and saddle bag mountings. In spite of its striking side panels and the larger fuel tank, the distinctive flyline makes the F 800 GS adventure a clear member of the GS family. This motorcycle strives to conquer the world, whether in Sandrover Matte or dynamic Racing Red. Engine: 798cc Inline-twin Bore x Stroke: 82 x 75.6mm Compression: 12.0:1 Valvetrain: DOHC, 4-valve Frame: Tubular Steel Trellis Front Suspension: 43mm USD Fork with 9.1 in travel Rear Suspension: Dual-sided Aluminum Swingarm, Adjustable Pre-load, Adjustable Rebound, travel Related Compression Damping with 8.5 in. travel Front Brakes: Twin 300mm floating discs, 2-piston Brembo calipers, switchable ABS Rear Brakes: Single 265mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper, switchable ABS Wheelbase: 62.1" Rake/Trail: 64.0/4.6" Seat Height: 35.0" Fuel Capacity: 6.3 gal Weight Total: 505 lbs. (claimed)

This is the largest bike I have ever owned. Love it. Very capable of long rides then jumping off road.

Love it! (more coming later)