BMW F 800 GS User Manual

Topping up coolant
Open cap 1 of expansion tank.
Add coolant up to specified
level using a suitable funnel.
Close cap of expansion tank.
Tyres
Checking tire pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure
Poorer handling characteristic
of motorcycle, reduction of tire
service life
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
WARNING
Automatic opening of verti-
cally installed valve cores at
high speeds.
Sudden loss of tyre inflation
pressure.
Use valve caps with rubber
sealing ring and screw on
firmly.
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Check tire pressures against
data below.
Tire pressure, front
31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (One-up,
with cold tires)
Tire pressure, front
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, with
cold tire)
Tire pressure, rear
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (One-up,
with cold tires)
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, with
cold tire)
If tire pressure is too low:
Correct tire pressure.
Wheel rims and tyres
Check wheel rims
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Subject wheel rims to visual
inspection for defects.
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BMW F 800 GS Specifications

General

Displacement	798 cc
Bore x Stroke	82 mm x 75.6 mm
Power	85 hp (63 kW) at 7, 500 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
ABS	Standard
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Final Drive	Chain
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Torque	83 Nm (61 lb-ft) at 5, 750 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum dual swing arm
Front Brake	Twin disc, 300 mm, 2-piston floating calipers
Rear Brake	Single disc, 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper
Fuel Capacity	16 liters
Seat Height	880 mm
Wet Weight	214 kg
Dry Weight	421 lbs (191 kg)
Frame	Tubular steel frame
Length	2, 320 mm
Width	945 mm
Height	1, 350 mm
Wheelbase	1, 578 mm