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2017BMW F 800 GS Adventure

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The 2017 BMW F 800 GS Adventure is a versatile middleweight adventure tourer designed for riders seeking genuine off-road capability without excessive weight or complexity. Known for its balanced handling, manageable seat height, and impressive fuel range, it excels at exploring remote terrain and long-distance touring. Its wire-spoke wheels and ABS-equipped braking system provide confidence on varied surfaces.

Capacity
798.0 ccm
Engine
Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
191.0 kg
Seat height
890 mm
Power
81.8 HP (61.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM

What’s new for the 2017 BMW F 800 GS Adventure

vs the 2016
Spec20162017
Power 85.0 HP (62.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM 81.8 HP (61.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Top speed 193.1 km/h (120.0 mph) 193.0 km/h (119.9 mph)
Wet weight 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds) 232.0 kg (511.5 pounds)
Front suspension Upside-down fork, stanchion diameter 43 mm Upside-down fork
Rear suspension Wrought aluminium swing-arm, directly hinged WAD central spring strut, hydraulically adjustable suspension height, adjustable rebound damping Aluminium double sided swing-arm at the rear
Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers. Double disc. ABS
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Single disc. ABS
Wheelbase 1578 mm (62.1 inches) 1573 mm (61.9 inches)
Other years 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 57Agility 61Comfort 78Off-road 78Touring 85Road manners 65
Off-road & trail78%
Cornering60%
City riding55%
Daily riding65%
Touring88%
Two-up75%
Track30%
Best for
Built for long-distance and cross-continental adventure touring with genuine off-road capability, large fuel range, and load-carrying capacity.
Built for
A capable, go-anywhere adventure tourer that trades outright speed and agility for range, comfort, and rugged versatility.
Not ideal for
Not ideal for riders seeking sharp sportbike performance, tight city commuting ease, or shorter riders wary of a tall, heavy machine.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 890mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2017 BMW F 800 GS Adventure, with a moderate knee angle of around 100 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
798.0 ccm
Power
81.8 HP (61.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM
CO2 Emissions
114 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.
HBMXC0.804K7-001-R01
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
4.83 L/100km (1136.1 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions
0.8 CO g/km
Torque
83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m) @ 5750 RPM
Engine type
Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.4283 HP/kg
Bore x stroke
82.0 x 75.6 mm
Compression
12.0:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Dry sump
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Performance
Top speed
193.0 km/h (119.9 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1573 mm
Overall length
2305 mm
Overall width
925 mm
Overall height
1450 mm
Seat height
890 mm
Dry weight
191.0 kg
Wet weight
232.0 kg
Fuel capacity
24.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity
4.00 litres
Carrying capacity
Saddle bags.
Ground clearance
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine
Front suspension
Upside-down fork
Rear suspension
Aluminium double sided swing-arm at the rear
Front wheel travel
230 mm
Rear wheel travel
215 mm
Rake (fork angle)
26.0°
Trail
117 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Double disc. ABS
Front brakes diameter
300 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. ABS
Rear brakes diameter
265 mm
ABS
Yes
Front tyre
90/90-21
Rear tyre
150/70-17
Other
Color options
Catalano Grey, Racing Red
Comments
Small windscreen. Swicthable ABS.
Fuel Tank Material
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Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 20142015201620172018
Capacity 800 cc 798 cc 798 cc 798 cc 798 cc
Dry weight 191 kg 191 kg 191 kg 191 kg 192 kg
Seat height 890 mm 890 mm 890 mm 890 mm 890 mm
Fuel capacity 24 L 24 L 24 L 24 L 24 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the BMW F 800 GS Adventure?

The 2017 BMW F 800 GS Adventure has a Capacity of 798.0 ccm (48.70 cubic inches).

What engine power does the BMW F 800 GS Adventure have?

The 2017 BMW F 800 GS Adventure has a Power of 81.8 HP (61.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM.

How many gears does the BMW F 800 GS Adventure have?

The 2017 BMW F 800 GS Adventure has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the BMW F 800 GS Adventure?

The 2017 BMW F 800 GS Adventure has a Torque of 83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM.

How much does the BMW F 800 GS Adventure weigh?

The 2017 BMW F 800 GS Adventure has a Dry weight of 191.0 kg (421.1 pounds).

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