BMW F 800 GS User Manual

General instructions
The "Maintenance" chapter de-
scribes work involving the check-
ing and replacement of wear
parts that can be performed with
a minimum of effort.
If special tightening torques are
to be taken into account for
assembly, these are listed. An
overview of all required tightening
torques is contained in the
chapter "Technical Data".
Information on additional main-
tenance and repair work is pro-
vided in the Repair Manual for
your vehicle on DVD, which you
can obtain from your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Special tools and thorough spe-
cialized knowledge are required
to carry out some of the work
described here. If you are in
doubt, consult an authorized
workshop, preferably your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Tool kit
1 Screwdriver handle
2 Reversible screwdriver in-
sert
with Phillips and straight
blade
Replacing front and
rear turn indicator light
sources ( 116).
Replacing license-plate
bulb ( 117).
Removing battery
( 123).
3 Open-ended wrench
Wrench size: 17 mm
3 Adjusting mirror arm
( 64).
4 Torx wrench T40
Adjusting headlight range
( 65).
5 Reversible screwdriver in-
sert
Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
Removing center fairing
panel ( 119).
Service tool kit
with service toolkit
OA
9
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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