EICMA 2012 – BMW F 800 GT arrives, the evolution of the F 800 ST

Presenting the new F 800 GT, successor model to the F 800 ST,  BMW Motorrad completes its offering in the sports Touring segment, while at the same time marking a new benchmark in the middle class motorcycle segment.

Thanks to the water-cooled 798 cm³ twin-cylinder engine, known for its elasticity, the new F 800 GT can count on a highly dynamic propulsion system. A review of the engine calibration has contributed to increasing the engine power which now delivers 66 kW / 90 HP (F 800 ST: 62,5 kW (85 HP)) at 8 rpm and ensures that the F 000 GT, in Combined with the maintenance-free secondary toothed belt drive, excellent propulsion.

Improved ergonomics, optimized wind and weather protection thanks to the full fairing and a practical luggage system make the F 800 GT a true "Gran Turismo". Faithful to the "360° of safety" principle, the new F 800 GT is equipped as standard with ABS: further systems available as options are the automatic stability control ASC (Automatic Stability Control) and the electronic suspension adjustment ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment ) which ensure the new F 800 GT the highest level of safety and comfort in its segment.

The wide range of original BMW Motorrad accessories also allows the new F 800 GT to be equipped with an Akrapovič sports exhaust. This slip-on type exhaust muffler ensures a particularly pronounced sound from the twin-cylinder. Thanks to the titanium and stainless steel construction, the weight saving compared to the series variant is approximately 1,7 kilograms.

What's new in brief: 

• More power of the F 800 GT compared to the previous model. 66 kW (90 HP) at 8 000 rpm. (F 800 ST: 62,5 kW (85 HP) at 8 rpm)
• New fairing with a more dynamic design with optimized protection against wind and weather. New colors
• Latest generation BMW Motorrad ABS, now supplied as standard
• Automatic stability control ASC (Automatic Stability Control) (optional / original accessory)
• ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) (optional)
• Comfortable adjustment of the rear spring preload via a handwheel
• Optimization of the chassis in terms of riding stability and comfort
• New wheels, lighter, with a more dynamic design
• Ergonomics adapted for greater comfort in touring riding, higher handlebars and repositioned footpegs
• Improved seating comfort for the driver and passenger
• New controls in the instrument cluster and new brake fluid reservoir at the front
• New aluminum handlebar, with a conical shape, with anti-vibration isolation
• Cockpit with new speedometer and rev counter dials and expansion of the information displayed
• Increased load capacity by 11 kg
  New load capacity: 207 kg
• New exhaust system with optimized ankle protection
• Smoked gray direction indicators
• Newly developed luggage rack system (original accessory)
• New fixing system of the BMW Motorrad Navigator IV to the handlebars (original accessory)
• Power reduction to 35 kW (48 HP) (optional / original accessory)