BMW F 800 GS User Manual

Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
side stand.
NOTICE
The available fuel tank volume
can only be optimally used with
the vehicle standing on the side
stand.
Open protective cover 1.
Unlock fuel-tank cap 2 with ig-
nition key by turning clockwise,
then swivel it up.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler neck.
NOTICE
When refueling after running on
fuel reserve, the resulting total
fuel quantity must be greater
than the fuel reserve, so that the
new filling level is detected and
the fuel warning light is switched
off.
NOTICE
The "usable fuel quantity" spec-
ified in the technical data is the
fuel quantity, which can be re-
fueled if the fuel tank was com-
pletely emptied, i.e., if the engine
dies off due to lack of fuel.
Usable fuel quantity
Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l)
Reserve fuel quantity
min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l)
Press fuel tank cap down firmly
to close.
Remove ignition key and close
protective cover.
Fastening motorcycle
for transport
Protect against scratching all
components along which lug-
gage straps are routed. For
example, use adhesive tape or
soft cloths.
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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