BMW F 800 GS User Manual

Troubleshooting chart
The engine does not start:
Possible cause Remedy
Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold up the side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.
No fuel in tank Refuel.
Battery drained Charge the connected battery.
Overheating protection for starter motor has ac-
tivated. Starter motor can only be actuated for a
limited period.
Leave the starter motor to cool down for around 1
minute until it becomes available again.
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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