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An Impressive Trifecta Win for the BMW F 800 GS
Wed Aug 19 12:00:00 CEST 2009 Press Release
With a lightweight design and eye-opening power, the F 800 GS is the most off-road oriented GS ever built. A vertical parallel-twin engine, based on the proven F 800 ST platform, offers 85 horses and 62 ft-lb of torque, delivering startling speed and acceleration.
On the heels of being named 2009 "Motorcycle of the Year" by
Rider Magazine and "Best Dual-Sport Bike" for 2009 from Cycle
World, BMW Motorrad's highly popular F 800 GS adventure tourer has
earned a third prestigious honor by the motorcycle enthusiast press -
Motorcyclist's "Best Adventure Bike" in 2009! The latest
accolade was announced recently at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in
Salinas, CA. With a lightweight design and eye-opening power, the F
800 GS is the most off-road oriented GS ever built. A vertical
parallel-twin engine, based on the proven F 800 ST platform, offers 85
horses and 62 ft-lb of torque, delivering startling speed and
acceleration. Add a dry weight of just 392 lbs, switchable ABS, wide
foot rests and a below-the-seat gas tank for a low center of gravity,
and the F 800 GS is a dual-sport bike with amazing handling and all the
prowess of a GS in a lighter package.