Naked Motorcycles
2015BMW F 800 R
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The 2015 BMW F 800 R is a nimble middleweight roadster designed for riders seeking agile handling and everyday practicality. Known for its lightweight chassis, responsive 798cc twin engine, and user-friendly ergonomics, it excels as an accessible, fun commuter and weekend warrior. Advanced braking with ABS and a comfortable 790mm seat height make it ideal for varied rider sizes and skill levels.
- Capacity
- 798.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 177.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 90.0 HP (65.7 kW) @ 8000 RPM
What’s new for the 2015 BMW F 800 R
vs the 2014| Spec | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 87.0 HP (63.5 kW) @ 8000 RPM | 90.0 HP (65.7 kW) @ 8000 RPM |
| Wet weight | 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds) | 202.0 kg (445.3 pounds) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A versatile naked roadster built for everyday commuting, weekend fun, and light sport riding rather than dedicated touring or off-road use.
- Built for
- A responsive parallel-twin roadster that feels light and eager in corners, with enough midrange torque for confident real-world riding.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking long-distance touring comfort, pillion luxury, or any serious off-road capability.
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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Engine
- Capacity
- 798.0 ccm
- Power
- 90.0 HP (65.7 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 104 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- FBMXC0.80K7X-001-R01
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 4.42 L/100km (53.2 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 0.4 CO g/km
- Torque
- 86.0 Nm (8.8 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 3.60 litres/100 km (27.8 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5085 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
Performance
- Top speed
- 201.2 km/h (125.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1520 mm
- Overall length
- 2145 mm
- Overall width
- 860 mm
- Overall height
- 1235 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 177.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 202.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 4.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Bridge-type aluminium frame, load-bearing engine
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork, 43 mm
- Rear suspension
- Cast aluminium double sided swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 125 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 125 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 91 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 265 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Blue/white, White, Black/white, Blue
- 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 | 2009 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 798 cc | 798 cc | 800 cc | 798 cc | 798 cc | 798 cc |
| Dry weight | 177 kg | 177 kg | 177 kg | 177 kg | 177 kg | 177 kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 770 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 15 L | 15 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 R?
The 2015 BMW F 800 R has a Capacity of 798.0 ccm (48.70 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW F 800 R have?
The 2015 BMW F 800 R has a Power of 90.0 HP (65.7 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW F 800 R have?
The 2015 BMW F 800 R has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW F 800 R?
The 2015 BMW F 800 R has a Torque of 86.0 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the BMW F 800 R weigh?
The 2015 BMW F 800 R has a Dry weight of 177.0 kg (390.2 pounds).
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