BMW F 800 GT 2019 — Specifications

When you think of a BMW touring motorcycle, your mind immediately goes to the R 1250 RT and its massive arguments, or the K 1600 GT and its salon-quality six-cylinder engine. The BMW F 800 GT, on the other hand, plays a different tune: that of assumed compactness, travel without excess, a GT that fits within an €11,150 budget without compromising on the essentials. Born in 2013, updated in 2017 to meet Euro4, the little Bavarian has refined its proposition without overturning its formula.

The 798 cm3 parallel-twin remains the heart of the matter. Its 90 horsepower peaks at 8,000 rpm and the 86 Nm of torque arrives from 5,800 rpm, providing a frank breathing experience in road use without pushing the revs into the highs. The real novelty of this evolution lies in the adoption of ride-by-wire, which opened the door to the Road and Rain driving modes as standard, with Dynamic available as a paid option. This is not anecdotal: on wet roads, Rain tames the throttle response in a perceptible way, whereas previous generations left the rider to their own dexterity. For those looking for a used BMW F 800 GT 2019 or comparing prices between a 2018 and 2019 model, this electronic evolution is worth integrating into the choice.

The chassis retains the philosophy of the F 800 ST from which it is derived, but with welcome corrections. The 50 mm longer swingarm improves stability on long distances, the seat is lowered to 800 mm compared to 840 mm on the ST, the handlebars rise by 20 mm and the footrests move forward slightly. A revised ergonomics that benefits those of average build, and which makes the machine accessible for A2 license holders thanks to a version restricted to 48 horsepower. The 43 mm telescopic fork does the job without surprise, the front double floating disc brake with four-piston calipers provides honest bite, and ABS has been standard for a long time on this range. The belt drive, still present, stands out for its mechanical discretion and low maintenance requirements.

With 214 kg fully fueled and a 15-liter tank, the BMW F 800 GT is not a featherweight, but it remains maneuverable in urban environments and does not fatigue on the highway. The announced consumption of 4.3 liters per hundred gives a theoretical range approaching 350 km, which largely covers a touring stage. For loaded trips, the BMW accessories catalog offers rigid cases, a 28-liter top case or heated grips, transforming the GT into a true distance tool. Lovers of used BMW F 800 GT cases will easily find compatible equipment on the second-hand market, given the rolling stock existing since 2013.

Faced with a Yamaha Tracer 700 or a Kawasaki Versys 650, the BMW F 800 GT weighs more in the catalog but offers superior electronic equipment and a brand image that justifies the difference for some buyers. Its main internal competitor remains the F 900 XR which has succeeded it, more modern and more refined. Nevertheless, a used BMW F 800 GT in good condition represents a coherent entry into the world of German sport touring, with the recognized reliability of the twin-cylinder platform which accumulates kilometers without complaint. Target audience: the regular touring rider who wants a machine capable of taking him on a long weekend without exhausting him, without investing in a higher displacement that he would not use.