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BMW F 700 GS - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 BMW F 700 GS is a lightweight middleweight adventure bike ideal for riders seeking accessible on-road and light off-road capability. Its manageable 209 kg curb weight, low 820 mm seat height, and approachable power delivery make it perfect for beginners and shorter riders transitioning to adventure touring. Known for practical everyday usability and proven reliability, the F 700 GS excels as an affordable entry point into BMW's adventure motorcycle lineup.
General information | |
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | BMW F 700 GS |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| Greenhouse gases | 90.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel consumption | 3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg) |
| Driveline | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electroinc intake pipe injection, digital engine management (BMS-K+) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 82.0 x 75.6 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Top speed | 191.5 km/h (119.0 mph) |
| Torque | 77.00 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 56.8 ft.lbs) @ 5300 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 75.00 Horsepower">HP (54.7 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 7300 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Rear brakes diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear tyre | 140/80-17 |
| Front tyre | 110/80-19 |
| Rear wheel travel | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Trail | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 26.0° |
| Frame type | Tubular steel space frame |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 litres (4.23 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,562 mm (61.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 890 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,280 mm (89.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,215 mm (47.8 inches) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4032 HP/kg |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 209.0 kg (460.8 pounds) |
| Dry weight | 186.0 kg (410.1 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Comments | Switchable ABS. |
| Electrical | 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free battery. Three-phase 400 W generator. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Light White, Sakhir Orange Metallic, Mineral Grey Metallic |
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