2016 BMW F 800 RUpdated last year, the BMW F 800 R sporty parallel twin was given a bit more top-end power, revised gear ratios, new inverted forks, new radial front brakes, a longer wheelbase, and a degree more rake than the version it replaces.The bodywork has been changed and the seat lowered, plus there are new aluminum handlebars and lighter wheels. If you want to take the F 800 R out for some sport touring, sport and touring side cases are available as options, along with a 7+ gallon top case.
An optional “safety package” that includes traction control, electronic suspension adjustment, and tire pressure monitors.Read our BMW F 800 R Review.Visit our Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide.
2016 BMW F 800 R Specs:
ENGINE
Type: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin
Lubrication: Dry sump
Bore x stroke: 82 x 75.6mm
Displacement: 798cc
Maximum power: 90 horsepower @ 8000 rpm
Maximum torque: 63 ft/lbs @ 5800 rpm
Compression ratio: 12.0:1
Engine management: Electronic fuel injection
Emissions control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 125+ mph
Fuel consumption: 65 mpg at a constant 55 mph
Fuel: Premium unleaded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator: 3-phase, 400 watts
Battery: 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
TRANSMISSION
Clutch: Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Front suspension: 45mm forks; 4.9 inches of travel
Rear suspension: Cast aluminum swingarm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable; 4.9 inches of travel
Wheels: Wire spoke wheels
Front wheel: 3.5 x 17″
Rear wheel: 5.5 x 17″
Front tire: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tire: 180/55 ZR 17
Front brakes: Dual floating 320mm discs w/ four-piston fixed calipers
Rear brake: 265mm disc, with dual-piston floating caliper
ABS: Standard
DIMENSIONS
L x W x H: 84.5 x 33.9 x 48.7 inches
Wheelbase: 60.1 inches
Rake: 26° Trail: 3.9 inches
Seat height: 31.5 inches (standard); various optional seats
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This week, in the first segment Editor Don Williams talks to us about the new Kawasaki Versys 650 LT. It’s the middleweight ADV style machine that uses the same 650 parallel twin motor as the Ninja 650, so it’s an excellent performer in a user-friendly, good looking package.
In the second segment, I chat with one of my dearest industry friends—now retired Honda PR executive, Jon Seidel. Jon’s fascinating career spans some 30 years with Big Red, and gave him some great experiences with some incredible machines. I was fortunate enough to be invited on many of the press launches that he organized. His new project is documenting and saving many of the old archives from years gone by—and incidentally, if you have anything that may be of value to the project, please contact us by email at producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com and we’ll pass it all on to Jon.
So on that note, from all of us here at Ultimate Motorcycling, we hope you enjoy this episode!
