# BMW F series parallel-twin > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/BMW_F_series_parallel-twin > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/BMW_F_series_parallel-twin.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_F_series_parallel-twin > Source revision: 1334412896 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Series of motorcycles built by BMW-Motorcycle}} {{Update|date=May 2021}} {{Infobox motorcycle | name = BMW F800GS, F800GSA, F700GS & F650GS | image = frameless|upright=1.35|alt=Black and yellow motorcycle parked on the edge of a field | aka = | manufacturer = [BMW Motorrad](/source/BMW_Motorrad) | production = F800GS (2008–19)
F800GSA (2013–19)
F700GS (2012–19)
F650GS (2008–12) | predecessor = [F650GS](/source/BMW_F_series_single-cylinder) (single-cylinder) | successor = [BMW F850GS](/source/BMW_F850GS) | class = [Dual-sport](/source/Dual-sport_motorcycle) | engine = {{Convert|798|cc|abbr=on}}, [parallel-twin](/source/Straight-twin_engine), water cooled, 4-stroke, [DOHC](/source/Overhead_camshaft), 8 valves | bore_stroke = {{convert|82|×|75.6|mm|abbr=on}} | compression = 12.0:1 | top_speed = {{convert|200|kph|abbr=on}} (F800){{cite web| url= http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/bike/enduro/2015/f800gs/f800gs_data.html| title= BMW MotorRad F800GS Technical Specs| access-date= 2020-06-25| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161220063409/http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bmw-motorrad.com%2Fcom%2Fen%2Fbike%2Fenduro%2F2015%2Ff800gs%2Ff800gs_data.html| archive-date= 2016-12-20| url-status= dead}}
{{convert|192|kph|abbr=on}} (F700){{cite web| url= http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/bike/enduro/2015/f700gs/f700gs_overview.html| title= BMW MotorRad F700GS Technical Specs| access-date= 2020-06-25| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161220063935/http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bmw-motorrad.com%2Fcom%2Fen%2Fbike%2Fenduro%2F2015%2Ff700gs%2Ff700gs_overview.html| archive-date= 2016-12-20| url-status= dead}}
{{convert|185|kph|abbr=on}} (F650){{cite web| url= http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/bike/enduro/f650gs/f650gs_data.html| title= BMW MotorRad F650GS Technical Specs| access-date= 2020-06-25| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161220062137/http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bmw-motorrad.com%2Fcom%2Fen%2Fbike%2Fenduro%2Ff650gs%2Ff650gs_data.html| archive-date= 2016-12-20| url-status= dead}} | power = {{Convert|85|hp|abbr=on|disp=flip}} @ 7,500 rpm (F800)
{{Convert|75|hp|abbr=on|disp=flip}} @ 7,300 rpm (F700)
{{Convert|71|hp|abbr=on|disp=flip}} @ 7,000 rpm (F650) | torque = {{convert|83|Nm|abbr=on}} @ 5,750 rpm (F800)
{{convert|77|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} @ 5,300 rpm (F700)
{{convert|75|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} @ 4,500 rpm (F650) | transmission = 6-speed | suspension = Front:
*Telescopic fork, Ø 45mm, 230mm travel (F800) *Telescopic fork, Ø 41mm, 170mm travel (F700) *Telescopic fork, Ø 41mm, 180mm travel (F650) Rear: * Dual swing arm, WAD strut, adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping, 215mm travel (F800) * Dual swing arm, spring strut, adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping, 170mm travel (F700/650) Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) optional (2013–) | brakes = Front: *Twin 300mm floating discs, dual piston floating calipers (F800/700) *Single 300mm floating disc, dual piston caliper (F650) Rear: *265mm disc, single piston floating caliper [ABS](/source/Anti-lock_braking_system) (optional before 2013) | tires = Front: *90/90-21, spoked wheel, tubed tyre (F800) *110/80-19, cast aluminium wheel, tubeless tyre (F700/650) Rear: *150/70-17, spoked wheel, tubed tyre (F800) *140/80-17, cast aluminium wheel, tubeless tyre (F700/650) | rake_trail = | wheelbase = {{convert|1578|mm|abbr=on}} (F800)
{{convert|1562|mm|abbr=on}} (F700)
{{convert|1575|mm|abbr=on}} (F650) | length =
{{convert|2320|mm|abbr=on}} (F800)
{{convert|2280|mm|abbr=on}} (F700/650) | width =
{{convert|945|mm|abbr=on}} (F800)
{{convert|890|mm|abbr=on}} (F700/650) | height =
{{convert|1350|mm|abbr=on}} (F800)
{{convert|1215|mm|abbr=on}} (F700)
{{convert|1240|mm|abbr=on}} (F650) | seat_height = {{convert|880|mm|abbr=on}} (F800)
{{convert|820|mm|abbr=on}} (F700/650) | dry_weight = {{convert|191|kg|lb||abbr=on}} (F800, 2013–)
{{convert|185|kg|lb||abbr=on}} (F800, 2008–12)
{{convert|186|kg|lb||abbr=on}} (F700)
{{convert|179|kg|lb||abbr=on}} (F650){{Citation needed|date=March 2015}} | wet_weight =
{{convert|214|kg|lb||abbr=on}} (F800, 2013–)
{{convert|207|kg|lb||abbr=on}} (F800, 2008–12)
{{convert|209|kg|lb||abbr=on}} (F700)
{{convert|199|kg|lb||abbr=on}} (F650){{Citation needed|date=March 2015}} | fuel_capacity = {{convert|16|L|abbr=on}} | related = [F800GT](/source/BMW_F800GT), [F800ST](/source/BMW_F800ST), [F800S](/source/BMW_F800S), [F800R](/source/BMW_F800R), [F900R](/source/BMW_F900R) | sp = uk }} The '''BMW F series''' is a family of [parallel-twin engine](/source/Straight-twin_engine) [dual-sport](/source/Dual-sport_motorcycle) [motorcycle](/source/motorcycle)s manufactured in [Berlin](/source/Berlin), Germany by [BMW Motorrad](/source/BMW_Motorrad). Launched in 2008, the range comprises the ''' F650GS''', '''F700GS'', ''F800GS''', and '''F800GSA'''. In 2012, the F700GS replaced the discontinued F650GS, and in 2013, the F800GSA was introduced with a {{Convert|24|l|adj=on}} fuel tank and a larger front fairing and screen. The [F800GT](/source/BMW_F800GT) and [F800S](/source/BMW_F800S) both have belt drive. ==Models== Contrary to industry convention, each model's "number" does not refer to the engine capacity. Instead, each bike in the F-series range uses essentially the same {{Convert|798|cc|abbr=on}} engine, but with different power outputs and equipment levels. The parallel-twin engine was first used in the [F800S](/source/BMW_F800S),{{cite web | url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/roadstermotorbikes/2750864/BMR-F800GS-Fixing-a-hole.html | title= BMW F800GS: Fixing a hole | first= Kevin | last= Ash |authorlink=Kevin Ash | publisher= [Daily Telegraph](/source/The_Daily_Telegraph) | date= 6 March 2008 | access-date= 26 January 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090209195507/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/roadstermotorbikes/2750864/BMR-F800GS-Fixing-a-hole.html| archive-date= 9 February 2009 | url-status= dead}} and is also used in the [F800GT](/source/BMW_F800GT), [F800R](/source/BMW_F800R) and [F800ST](/source/BMW_F800ST), although these bikes are tuned to deliver peak power at a different RPM from the GS models. The GS models have longer suspension travel, needed for offroad use.{{cite web | url= http://cars.uk.msn.com/reviews/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=147873780 | title= Ridden: BMW F800GS and F650GS | publisher= [MSN](/source/MSN) | first= Jane | last= Omorogbe | authorlink= Jane Omorogbe | date= 3 April 2008 | accessdate= 26 January 2009 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110723020608/http://cars.uk.msn.com/reviews/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=147873780 | archive-date= 23 July 2011 | url-status= dead }} The F650GS name causes further confusion as it was previously used for a {{Convert|652|cc|abbr=on}} BMW bike fitted with a single-cylinder [Rotax](/source/Rotax) engine. It was produced from 2000 to 2007, then relaunched in 2009 as the [G650GS](/source/BMW_G650GS), fitted with a Chinese-assembled engine of the same 652 cc capacity. All bike variants use the same basic engine. The F800 produces {{convert|85|hp|abbr=on}}, which is {{convert|10|hp|abbr=on}} more power than the F700 and {{convert|14|hp|abbr=on}} more than the discontinued F650. Engines on both the F800 and F700 can be modified to deliver a reduced power output of {{convert|35|kW|abbr=on}} for European riders on restricted Category A2 licences.{{cite web | url= https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped/bike-categories-ages-and-licence-requirements | publisher= GOV.UK | title= Riding a motorbike, moped or motor tricycle | accessdate= 23 March 2013}} The F800 and F700 are fitted with twin [brake discs](/source/Disc_brake) on the front while the F650 was fitted with one disc. Both bikes had [anti-lock brakes](/source/Anti-lock_braking_system) (ABS), which were optional on the F800 before 2013 models and all years of the F650. Previously, only the F650 had the option of lowered suspension, which was not available on F800 models up to 2012. From 2013, both the F800 and F700 can be specified with a low seat and/or lowered suspension, the combination of which reduces seat height to {{convert|820|-|850|mm|abbr=on}} (F800) or {{convert|765|-|790|mm|abbr=on}} (F700), and makes the bikes suitable for shorter riders. ==Special editions== ===F800GS Adventure (2013+)=== Includes a larger 24 litre fuel tank, reinforced rear sub-frame. ===F800GS Trophy (2012)=== Desert Blue and Alpine White paintwork, Black and Rally Grey seat, aluminium engine guard plate and hand protectors with large spoilers.{{cite web|title=F800GS Trophy|url=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/bike/enduro/f800gs/somo_trophy_2012/somo_my2012_overview.html&prm_action=¬rack=1¬rack=1|publisher=BMW Motorrad International|accessdate=24 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303210124/http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bmw-motorrad.com%2Fcom%2Fen%2Fbike%2Fenduro%2Ff800gs%2Fsomo_trophy_2012%2Fsomo_my2012_overview.html&prm_action=¬rack=1¬rack=1|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}} ===F800GS Triple Black (2012)=== Black paintwork, Black anodised fork tubes and rims, Granite Grey frame and Nürburg Silver swing arm.{{cite web|title=F800GS Triple Black|url=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/bike/enduro/f800gs/somo_trophy_2012/somo_my2012_overview.html&prm_action=¬rack=1¬rack=1|publisher=BMW Motorrad International|accessdate=24 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303210124/http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bmw-motorrad.com%2Fcom%2Fen%2Fbike%2Fenduro%2Ff800gs%2Fsomo_trophy_2012%2Fsomo_my2012_overview.html&prm_action=¬rack=1¬rack=1|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}} ===F650GS Special Edition (2012)=== Sun Yellow and Black Silk Gloss paintwork, Granite Grey fork tubes, wheels and frame, Nürburg Silver swing arm, plastic engine guard plate and high windscreen.{{cite web|title=F650GS Special Edition|url=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/bike/enduro/f650gs/somo_2012/somo_my2012_overview.html&prm_action=¬rack=1¬rack=1|publisher=BMW Motorrad International|accessdate=24 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025850/http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bmw-motorrad.com%2Fcom%2Fen%2Fbike%2Fenduro%2Ff650gs%2Fsomo_2012%2Fsomo_my2012_overview.html&prm_action=¬rack=1¬rack=1|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}} ===F800GS "30 Years GS" (2010)=== Alpine White paintwork with white/blue/red decals, red seat with embossed GS logo, white direction indicators, aluminium engine guard plate, hand protectors with large spoilers, heated grips, onboard computer and tinted high windscreen.{{cite web|title=BMW's four new celebration 2010 GS models|url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2010/May/may1010-BMW-s-four-new-celebration-GS-models/|publisher=Motorcycle News UK|accessdate=24 March 2013}} ===F650GS "30 Years GS" (2010)=== Alpine White paintwork with white/blue/red decals, red seat with embossed GS logo, white direction indicators, Magnesium painted wheels, plastic engine guard plate, hand protectors with large spoilers, and tinted high windscreen. ==2013 update== thumb|left|F700GS The F800GS was refreshed for the 2013 model year, and the F700GS replaced the F650GS. Changes for 2013 included:{{cite web|title=The new BMW F 700 GS and BMW F 800 GS|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=the-new-bmw-f-700-gs-and-bmw-f-800-gs&outputChannelId=6&id=T0127804EN&left_menu_item=node__7588|publisher=BMW Motorrad|accessdate=23 March 2013}} power increase of {{Convert|4|hp|abbr=on|disp=flip}} and {{convert|2|Nm|abbr=on}} on the F700 compared to the F650; standard ABS on all models and twin disc brakes on the F700; introduction of optional Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) and Automatic Stability Control (F800 only); new generation handlebar switches and controls; updated instrument dials and standard fuel/temperature gauges; smoke grey turn indicators and rear LED light; new front fairings and paint finishes; and lowered suspension available for the first time on F800.{{Cite web|last=Sulthoni|date=29 December 2012|title=2013 BMW F800gs|url=https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/2013-bmw-f800gs-ar139967.html|access-date=2021-03-29|website=www.topspeed.com}} {{clear left}} ==References== {{Reflist|30em}} ==External links== {{Commons category multi|BMW F800GS|BMW F700GS|BMW F650GS twin|align=inline}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025857/http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bmw-motorrad.com%2Fcom%2Fen%2Fbikes%2Fendurobikes%2Ff800gs%2Ff800gs_main.html¬rack=1 Official BMW site for F800GS] {{BMW motorcycles}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Bmw Gs Parallel-Twin}} F series parallel-twin Category:Belt drive motorcycles Category:Dual-sport motorcycles Category:Motorcycles introduced in 2008 Category:Motorcycles powered by straight-twin engines --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [BMW F series parallel-twin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_F_series_parallel-twin) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_F_series_parallel-twin?action=history)). 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