2011 BMW F 800 GS Specs, Engine Features, and Overview

Posted in BMW - Motorrad, F 800 GS, Motorcycle on April 28th, 2011 by jess

2011 BMW F 800 GS The 2011 BMW F 800 GS is a dual purpose mid-class travel enduro bike, with low weight and a massive power reserve, ready for both rough terrains and asphalt.  Power is provided by a 798cc 4-stroke water-cooled Parallel Twin engine that yields 85 bhp and 62 lbs.ft. of max torque, mated with 6-speed constant mesh gearbox.  It gets manifold injection with electronic engine management, BMS-KP, lambda probe and regulated 3-way catalytic converter plus secondary air system for a cleaner emission.  Braking performance is enhanced by the dual floating disc front and single disc rear brakes.  With an off-road oriented chassis, suspension spring travel is a generous 9-in. front and 8.5-in. rear.  This aggressive adventurer BMW F 800 GS motorcycle rolls on 21” front and 17” rear aluminum spoke wheels, featuring wide footrest, 4.2 gallon tank located under the seat, long comfortable one-piece rider seat and passenger pillion, wide upswept aluminum handlebar, windscreen and off-road style fairings.

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2011 BMW F 650 GS Specs, Engine Features, and Overview

Posted in BMW - Motorrad, F 650 GS, Motorcycle on April 28th, 2011 by jess

2011 F 650 GS_metallic blue The 2011 BMW F 650 GS is an aggressive looking dual purpose motorcycle for on and off road, that tends to be best on the urban roads.  BMW Motorrad classified this bike as an entry level in the premium class.  Powerplant is a 8-valve Parallel Twin that displaces 798cc, with a compression ratio of 12 to 1.  71 bhp @ 700 rpm and 55 pound-feet of torque @ 4500 rpm is delivered through a six-speed constant mesh gearbox integrated into crankcase.  Highlights include a torsionally stiff space steel tube trellis frame, large airbox and under seat fuel tank, low seat height with an extended saddle, cast aluminum wheels, and available bright paint schemes.

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