BMW 800S

Introducing a new generation of mid-size sports machines

- First ever parallel twin in BMW's 82 year motorcycle history
- F 800 S the first of a new series of middleweight machines from BMW
- High torque engine, useable power and agile handling
- Due in Australia mid-2006

BMW Motorrad has revealed the first images of its new generation,
twin-cylinder middleweight machines.

The F800 S is the first of a series of agile, high torque, street-smart
styled machines set to satisfy premium class riders over Australia's
challenging roads, starting in 2006.

The BMW F 800 S is the ideal magnet to attract new riders to the BMW brand,
a brand widely acclaimed around the world for its high technology machines.

With more than 60 kW on tap, the BMW F 800 S will boast plenty of useable
mid-range torque for maximum enjoyment.

In the past two years, new BMW motorcycles have instantly caught the
imagination of riders and critics alike.

BMW scooped the 2004 International Bike of the Year Award for the R 1200 GS,
while the K 1200 S four-cylinder sports machine just rode away with both
Bike of the Year Awards from Australia's twowheels magazine.

The all new F 800 S is expected to follow faithfully in the wheel tracks of
these impressive machines.

Innovation is the key to BMW success, and the F 800 S continues the theme
begun with the F 650 CS by adopting its low-maintenance and quiet-running
belt-drive design. This light-weight drive system represents the optimum
combination of weight, compact design, efficiency and service life for a
machine of this size.

The F 800 S engine is also completely new. Developed in cooperation with
Bombardier-Rotax GmbH, it is built in Austria, and shipped to the BMW
Motorrad factory in Berlin for assembly into the F 800 S.

The first parallel twin engine in the history of BMW Motorrad features a
four-valve design.

A high 12:1 compression and a combustion chamber similar to that of the new
K 1200 S engine deliver low fuel consumption and low emissions, the envy of
the competition.

A balanced crankshaft removes unwanted vibration but retains the
entertaining characteristics of a powerful twin.

The compact engine unit with integrated six-speed gearbox has been designed
for optimal power delivery and pure riding satisfaction.

The athletic F 800 S weighs in well under 190 kg dry (around 200 kg
ready-to-ride).

Bearing all the hallmarks of the dynamic BMW brand, the F 800 S will deliver
exceptional directional and cornering stability, and optimum handling, as a
result of a precisely engineered suspension.

Further classic BMW qualities such as safety, compliance with the highest
environmental standards, and ergonomic seating position for rider and
pillion, define the new standard in this market segment.

As with all BMW motorcycles offered in Australia, a closed-loop three-way
catalytic converter and state-of-the-art digital engine electronics are
included. BMW Motorrad Australia will also give buyers the ability to
specify life-saving Anti-Lock Brakes.

The new BMW F 800 S appears before press and public at the EICMA motor show
in Milan, Italy on 15 November 2005. Pricing and specification for this
exclusive machine will be announced closer to launch.

 

Can it do wheelies ?

-f

 

I bet it can't countersteer either.

 

This spyshot should raise a chuckle or two,

http://www.moto-station.com/ttesimages/motodivers/nouveautes2006/bmw_600_st3mz.jpg

JL, I'm looking in your direction.

 

Disguised as a TRX hey ? That looks as much like a TRX as a toupee does
real hair. <chuckle>

JL

 

This is with the actual new styling

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/BMW-F800S.jpg/$file/BMW-F800S.jpg

 

First thought... Ugly looking thing. But then I've thought that about
just about every new BMW concept since 1990, and they all seem to grow
on you (except the cruiser).

Moike

 

looks like a trx

 

Interesting, looks like a conventional rather than a telelever front end.

David

 

I don't agree, they look more and more like Jap repli-racers with each new
model (yeah, except the cruiser). Maybe if I spent 10 years (or even
10,000km) on one, I might change my (demonstrably damaged) mind. 190kg, that
is something to look forward to.

If they were 800/1200ths of the price of a battlestar, they might be worth
considering. But as Boxer quoted: "set to satisfy premium class riders".
Somehow I don't think they are going to capture the imagination of a
generation like the R60/R75/R90/R100 airhead line.

Gary

 

Bugger, forgot the R80.

Gary

 

Not to mention the R65.
Oh---you didn't...

Postman Pat

 

'cause it's not one of those.

Moike