BMW F 800 GS User Manual

Malfunctions
After removing the encoding
plug, refit the cover cap.
Press in locking mechanism 2
and remove protective cap 3.
Install coding plug 4.
NOTICE
The coding plug and/or the pro-
tective cap are stored in the seat
bench together with the vehicle
tools.
The locking mechanism 2 en-
gages.
Install rubber band 1.
Switch on the ignition.
NOTICE
If the coding plug is connected,
deactivated riding safety systems
remain deactivated even after the
ignition is turned off and on.
Symbol for coding plug is
displayed.
Setting riding mode ( 47).
Install seat ( 50).
Heated handlebar grips
with heated handlebar grips
OE
Operating heated grips
Starting engine ( 73).
NOTICE
The heated grips option can only
be activated when the engine is
running.
NOTICE
The increase in power
consumption caused by the
heated grips can drain the
battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds. If the battery is
inadequately charged, the heated
grips are switched off to ensure
starting capability.
Press button 1 repeatedly un-
til desired heating level 2 is
shown.
The handlebar grips can be
heated at two different levels.
The second level is used for fast
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z Operation

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