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2016BMW F 700 GS

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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.

Capacity: 798.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 186.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 75.0 HP (54.7 kW) @ 7300 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail45%

Cornering62%

City riding70%

Daily riding75%

Touring72%

Two-up60%

Track30%

Best for: Designed as an adventure-touring machine that leans more toward road and light gravel use than serious offroad work.
Built for: A practical, easygoing parallel-twin adventure bike that favors comfort and versatility over outright performance.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders seeking hardcore offroad capability or high-speed sportbike thrills.

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

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At 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2016 BMW F 700 GS, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 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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Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 798.0 ccm
Power: 75.0 HP (54.7 kW) @ 7300 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 104 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: GBMXC0.80K7X-007
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 4.42 L/100km (53.2 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 0.4 CO g/km
Torque: 77.0 Nm (7.9 kgf-m) @ 5300 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.4032 HP/kg (dry)
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: 191.5 km/h (119.0 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1562 mm
Overall length: 2280 mm
Overall width: 890 mm
Overall height: 1215 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Dry weight: 186.0 kg
Wet weight: 209.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 16.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.00 litres
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel space frame
Front suspension: Telescopic fork, 41 mm
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
Rear wheel travel: 165 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 95 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear brakes diameter: 265 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 110/80-19
Rear tyre: 140/80-17

Other

Color options: Light White, Sakhir Orange Metallic, Mineral Grey Metallic
Comments: Switchable ABS.
Fuel Tank Material: Plastic

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

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Specification	2013	2014	2016	2017	2018
Capacity	798 cc	798 cc	798 cc	798 cc	798 cc
Dry weight	186 kg	186 kg	186 kg	186 kg	186 kg
Seat height	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm
Fuel capacity	15.9 L	16 L	16 L	16 L	16 L