How tall is the BMW F 800 GS?
2017 BMW F 800 GS. Picture credits – BMW. Submit more pictures. More pictures… The low-slung option is also available for the F 800 GS. In combination with the low seat, a seat height of 820 mm can therefore be achieved – perfect for smaller riders. 69.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes US$ 9995. UK £ 8850.
Is the BMW F800GS an off road bike?
BMW’s new F800GS is virtually unique: a 750/800 class adventure bike, that to most degrees offers the best of both worlds. It’s light, slim and perky enough to be a credible off-roader yet it’s also substantial, grunty, roomy and potentially sufficiently well equipped to tackle crossing continents.
Why does MY BMW F800GS cut out?
I realise this question has been asked before, but am searching for an answer asap as am currently in Buenos Aires meant to be heading south tomorrow. My bike the BMW F800GS has decided to stall/cut out as if its out of fuel (which it isn’t).
How many BMW F 800gs have been sold?
To give a sense of scale, de Waal claims the number of GS units sold worldwide is on par with Yamaha’s R1 and Honda’s Fireblade (CBR1000RR in the U.S.). The new F800GS has a lot to live up if it’s going to be worthy of carrying “GS” at the end of its name. Is it possible, then, for this Mini Me of GSs to follow in the footsteps of its big brother?
What kind of bike is the BMW F800GS?
BMW’s venerable R1200GS (and GS Adventure) is recognizable the world over, perhaps because many a hardy soul have gone over the world on a GS. Those two letters, for riders or want-to-be-riders, instantly stir the imagination or even memories of transcontinental adventures on two wheels. The BMW F800GS is in its element.
How tall are the seats on a BMW F 800g?
It lowers seat height from 34.6 inches to 33.5 inches. I tested both seats and must say that the little over an inch reduction in height will be greatly appreciated by those that are intimidated by tall saddles on bikes with lots of suspension travel.
Which is the best tuning company for BMW F 800 GS?
Aachen-based AC Schnitzer is probably more famous for its BMW car tuning side, but its bike division thanks is catching up thanks to a vast range of aftermarket wheels, exhausts, styling kits and small but helpful additions like mirror extension blocks. Its latest upgrade parts are all geared for the popular F800GS adventure bike.
To give a sense of scale, de Waal claims the number of GS units sold worldwide is on par with Yamaha’s R1 and Honda’s Fireblade (CBR1000RR in the U.S.). The new F800GS has a lot to live up if it’s going to be worthy of carrying “GS” at the end of its name. Is it possible, then, for this Mini Me of GSs to follow in the footsteps of its big brother?