"Serious touring" - the BMW F 800 ST shows you how much fun it can be to use your common sense.

You ride your motorbike for kicks. Whether you take a short sharp jaunt cross country, a trip through the city or a long holiday trip with luggage, every ride should be a pleasure.

This kind of versatility requires an all-rounder that gives the rider whatever they need - both on winding local roads and for fast motorway travel. But practicalities are important too: economy and reliability are just as important as great looks and riding pleasure - whether in the city or on a sporty weekend away. The BMW F800 ST is just such an all-rounder, combining pleasure and common sense in equal measure.

And now with the new low seat option available there's an F800 ST for everyone.

Engine
Type	Water-cooled, four-stroke two-cylinder engine, four valves, dual overheaded camshaft, dry sump lubrication
Bore x stroke	82 mm x 75.6 mm
Capacity	798 ccm
Output	62.5 KW (85 bhp) at 8,000 rpm (performance reduction 25 kW (34 bhp) at 7,000 rpm possible)
Max. torque	86 Nm at 5,800 rpm (performance reduction: 55 Nm at 3,500 rpm)
Compression ratio	12:1
Fuel / engine management	Electronic injection into the throttle / BMW motorcycle engine management BMS-K
Emission control	Regulated 3-way catalytic converter
Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed	Over 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption per 100 km (62 mls.) at constant 90 km/h (56 mph). . . 3.4 l at constant 120 km/h (75 mph). . 4.4 l
Fuel type	Super unleaded 95 (RON)
Electrics
Alternator	400 W generator
Battery	12 V / 14 Ah
Power transmission
Clutch	Multi-disc oil-bath clutch, mechanically operated
Gearbox	Synchromesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase
Secondary drive	Belt transmission with slipper drive
Chassis / brakes
Frame	Aluminium bridge-type, load-bearing engine
Front suspension	Telescopic forks, stanchion diameter 43 mm
Rear suspension	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with rear wheel axle adjustable via Excenter; central spring strut, continuously variable hydraulic spring preload adjustment via handwheel, adjustable rebound damping
Travel front / rear	140 mm / 140 mm
Wheelbase (in normal position)	1,466 mm
Castor (in normal position)	94,6 mm
Steering head angle (in normal position)	63,8°
Wheels	Die-cast aluminium
Rims, front	3.50 x 17
Rims, rear	5.50 x 17
Tyres, front	120 / 70 ZR 17
Tyres, rear	180 / 55 ZR 17
Brakes, front	EVO brake system with dual disc, floating brake discs, 320 mm diameter, four-piston fixed calliper
Brakes, rear	Single disc, diameter 265 mm, two-piston fixed calliper
ABS*	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
Dimensions / weights
Seat height, unladen	790 mm
Unladen, road ready, fully fuelled**	209 kg
Dry weight***	187 kg
Max. permitted weight	401 kg
Max. load with standard equipment	192 kg
Usable tank volume	16 l
Reserve	Approx. 4.0 l
Length	2,195 mm
Height (without mirrors)	1,225 mm
Width (with mirrors)	860 mm