Bikes - new BMW F800 GT and 1000 RR models
SUPREME POWER: NOW GEARED TOWARDS LENGTHIER ROAD TRIPS
New model has several visual hallmarks such as the stainless-steel tailpipe.
BMW Motorrad enhances its broad product range in the popular mid-range category by revising the sports touring bike F 800 GT. The BMW Motorrad two-cylinder machine has always cut a great figure – whether for urban cruising, enjoying winding country roads in sporty style or dynamic touring with a pillion passenger and luggage. This applies more than ever to the current versions, which now demonstrate further improved all-round qualities.
The high-torque, water-cooled two-cylinder in-line engine with a capacity of 798cc continues to ensure dynamic propulsion in both models. It has an output of 66kW at 8 000rpm. The F 800 GT offers supreme power delivery with its maintenance-free toothed belt, geared towards lengthier motorcycle trips.
The motorbike has been adapted to the new EU4 regulations for model year 2017. The visual hallmark here is the newly designed end piece of the stainless-steel tailpipe. As part of the process, the HP sports silencer by Akrapovi was also redesigned and is available as an Original BMW Motorrad Accessory.
A ride-by-wire system now passes on the rider's commands directly from a sensor on the twist grip to the engine control system and therefore to the throttle valve. The result is even finer controllability and an improved response.
This also allows implementation of the new standard riding modes “Rain” and “Road” for riding on damp and dry road surfaces respectively as well as the riding mode “Dynamic” to support a more sporty riding style, the latter being available as an ex works option.
There is a new instrument panel consisting of two analog displays for the speedometer and engine speed as before, and also a multifunction display.
There are also newly designed dials which ensure improved readability, and the display has been extended to include riding mode information.
Thanks to a constantly expanding range of Original BMW Motorrad Accessories, there are virtually no limits to what is possible in terms of personal individualisation of a BMW motorcycle.
This range has been extended to include a number of attractive components for the new F 800 GT. For example, a newly designed HP sports silencer is available for the F 800 GT which not only provides a striking, throaty sound but also a very sporty design.