BMW F 800 ST Tour Review :F 800 STThis middleweight definitely goes the distance.
The twisties are yours to devour anywhere in the country aboard the new 85 bhp F 800 ST, which is the touring version of the lithe new F 800. With a full fairing, high windshield and touring oriented ergonomics with raised handlebars, bombing down any road you choose is as comfortable as it is thrilling. Two 320 mm diameter front brake disk and Brembo four piston hydraulic calipers, and with optional ABS every ride stopping power is guaranteed. Add optional touring cases and heated grips and you've got a bike that is fast, flickable, and above extraordinarily capable. No matter where you want to ride, the sharp-handling F 800 ST gets you there, mile after mile.
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Engine
Type Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Bore x stroke 82 mm x 75.6 mm
Capacity 798 cc
Rated output 85 hp (62.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm (output reduction to 34 hp (25 kW) at 7,000 rpm possible)
Max. torque 63 lb/ft (86 Nm) at 5,800 rpm (with output reduction: 40.3 lb/ft [55 Nm] at 3,500 rpm)
Compression ratio 12.0 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed Over 125 mph (200 km/h)
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 3.4 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 4.4 l
Fuel type Unleaded Premium
Electrical system
Alternator three-phase alternator 400 W
Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated into crankcase
Drive Belt drive with shock damper
Chassis / brakes
Frame Bridge-type aluminium frame, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension Telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with eccentric adjustment for rear axle, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Suspension travel front / rear 5.5 inches (140 mm) / 5.5 inches (140 mm)
Wheelbase 57.7 inches (1466 mm)
Castor 3.7 inches (95 mm)
Steering head angle 64.2°
Wheels Cast aluminium
Rim, front 3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear 5.50 x 17"
Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyres, rear 180/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, four-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc, diameter 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper
ABS Optional extra: BMW Motorrad ABS
Dimensions / weights
Length 82 inches (2082 mm) / 86.4 inches (2195 mm)
Width (incl. mirrors) 31.4 inches (860 mm)
Height (excl. mirrors) 45.4 inches (1155 mm) / 48.2 inches (1225 mm)
Seat height, unladen weight 32.3 inches (820 mm) (low seat: 31.1 inches [790 mm])
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 71.3 inches (1810 mm) (low seat: 68.7 inches [1745 mm])
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 450 lbs (204 kg) / 461 lbs (209 kg)
Dry weight 2) 401 lbs (182 kg) / 412 lbs (187 kg)
Permitted total weight 893 lbs (405 kg)
Payload (with standard equipment) 443 lbs (201 kg) / 432 lbs (196 kg)
Usable tank volume 4.1 U.S. gallons (16.0 l)
Reserve approx. 1 U.S. gallon (4.0 l)
Color Bike
Sapphire Black Metallic
Light Gray Metallic/Sapphire Black Metallic/Granite Grey Metallic
Sapphire Black Metallic
F 800 ST: Pricing, Options and Accessories
Base MSRP: $10,990
Standard Package: $12,725
* Sport saddle bags w/ single key locking system
* Heated Grips
* ABS
* On Board Computer
* Center Stand
* Saddle bag mounts
Touring Package: $660 (Touring package contents cannot be modified.)
* Sport saddle bags w/ single key locking system
* Heated grips
* On Board Computer
* Saddle bag mounts
Options
* Sport Saddle Bags with single key locking (can only be ordered as part of Touring Package): $0
* Low Suspension including Low Seat (29.9 inches): $250
* Heated Grips: $250
* ABS: $900
* Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM): $250
* On Board Computer: $295
* Anti-Theft Alarm: $395
* Center Stand: $175
* Saddle Bag Mounts: $150
* Low Seat (31.1 inches): $N/C
