+ Add a photo

Adventure Motorcycles

2010BMW F 800 GS

Rate this bike

46 fields on record

The 2010 BMW F 800 GS is a versatile middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking a balanced mix of on-road comfort and genuine off-road capability. Its 798cc twin-cylinder engine delivers smooth, accessible power with strong mid-range torque, making it equally at home on highways and dirt tracks. The F 800 GS became known for its reliability, user-friendly nature, and affordable entry point into adventure touring.

Capacity: 798.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 185.0 kg
Seat height: 880 mm
Power: 84.5 HP (62.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM

⇄ Compare with another bike ＋ Add to garage All model years ⚠ Recalls listed (1)

What’s new for the 2010 BMW F 800 GS

vs the 2009

Spec	2009	2010
Torque	83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs)	83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Dry weight	178.0 kg (392.4 pounds)	185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
Front brakes	Double disc. Optional ABS	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. Optional ABS	Single disc

Other years 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail80%

Cornering70%

City riding65%

Daily riding68%

Touring74%

Two-up60%

Track35%

Best for: Designed as a versatile adventure-enduro machine that balances genuine off-road capability with usable long-distance touring comfort.
Built for: A capable, torque-rich twin with long-travel suspension that rewards adventurous riders wanting to explore beyond paved roads without sacrificing daily usability.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for shorter riders seeking a low seat height or for those wanting a pure sport-focused machine for track-day performance.

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 us

Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 880mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2010 BMW F 800 GS, with a moderate knee angle of around 95 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.

More bikes at 821-900 mm — Long Legs →

Find bikes that fit your height →

Range and running costs

Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to us

Units

Currency

Fuel per litre

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: 84.5 HP (62.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 88 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: ABMXC0.80K7X-006
EPA CO Emissions: 0.4 CO g/km
Torque: 83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m) @ 5750 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 3.80 litres/100 km (26.3 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.4568 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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1578 mm
Overall length: 2320 mm
Overall width: 945 mm
Overall height: 1350 mm
Seat height: 880 mm
Dry weight: 185.0 kg
Wet weight: 207.0 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, load-bearing engine
Front suspension: Upside-down front fork, 45 mm
Rear suspension: Cast aluminium dual swing arm, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Front wheel travel: 230 mm
Rear wheel travel: 215 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 117 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 265 mm
Front tyre: 90/90-V21
Rear tyre: 150/70-V17

Other

Color options: White, orange/black
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	2008	2010	2012	2015	2024	2027
Capacity	798 cc	798 cc	798 cc	798 cc	895 cc	895 cc
Dry weight	178 kg	185 kg	185 kg	191 kg	191 kg	191 kg
Seat height	880 mm	880 mm	880 mm	880 mm	815 mm	815 mm
Fuel capacity	16 L	16 L	16 L	16 L	15 L	15.1 L

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

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDec 2009 · 09V499000

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 F650 GS AND F800 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2008 AND DECEMBER 2009. DURING ENGINE OPERATION, A VACUUM IS CREATED IN ORDER TO DRAW FRESH AIR INTO THE CANISTER. THIS AIR THEN MIXES WITH THE FUEL VAPORS CAPTURED BY THE CANISTER, AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY COMBUSTED. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE VENTILATION HOSE, WATER NEAR THE END OF THE HOSE COULD BE DRAWN INTO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER.

Risk: WATER COULD FLOW INTO THE CANISTER CAUSING A STALLING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD AN ADDITIONAL HOSE AND ROUTE IT SUCH THAT THE PRESENT DEFECT IS PREVENTED. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

These recalls cover some 2010 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all BMW recalls →