Adventure Motorcycles
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| Spec | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 85.0 HP (62.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM | 81.8 HP (61.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM |
| 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 |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usRange and running costs
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate 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.
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 (48.7 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 (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
- 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
- Plastic
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 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 798 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.
Rider Reviews
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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