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

Posted in BMW - Motorrad, F 800 ST, Motorcycle on April 27th, 2011 by jess

2011 BMW F 800 ST The 2011 BMW F 800 ST is a middleweight sport bike, motored by a 85 bhp 798cc water-cooled 4-stroke parallel-twin engine with double overhead cam shaft.   Power is delivered through a constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated into the crankcase that employs modern tooth belt drive.  It achieve an acceptable gas mileage of 54.2 mpg mixed driving.  Strong stopping power is given by its front twin disc brake and Brembo four piston hydraulic calipers, with rear disc and single piston.  The suspension system has a generous 5.5-in. of front and rear travel.  It comes with steering damper, and an adjustable rear shock or spring preload and rebound damping.  Features include a full fairing, high windshield for good wind and weather protection, raised handlebar for a touring oriented riding position, a muscular 4.1 gallon fuel tank, single exhaust that exits high up at the back, 17” tires,  and a sloping one-piece saddle to accommodate rider and passenger comfortably. 

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2011 BMW R 1200 RT Specs, Engine Features and Overview

Posted in BMW - Motorrad, Motorcycle, R 1200 RT on April 27th, 2011 by jess

2011 BMW R 1200 RT The 2011 BMW R 1200 RT is a 504 pounds long-distance motorcycle with a sport bike gene.  It’s boxer engine is a 1170cc flat-twin DOHC with enlarged valve apertures that produces good acceleration from lower engine speed range through to above medium range.  Power output is marked at maximum 110 bhp and 88 ft.lbs. of torque, while fuel consumption rated at 43.3 mpg urban driving and 65.3 mpg on the highway.  The front Telelever suspension and shaft-drive rear single sided swing arm are adjustable for spring pre-load, spring rate, and rebound damping with an available Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) function.  The 2011 R1200RT sport-touring bike offer 113-liter of storage space in its easily detachable two side panniers and optional tank case.  Other accessories include under arm positioned mirrors, large cowling, xenon HID headlamp (can be upgraded for auto-leveling), a wide aero-acoustic windhsield adjustable by 5.5-in., heated seats and hand grips, height adjustable seat, and cruise control.

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