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The new BMW F 800 S/ST
Tue Dec 04 11:39:38 CET 2012 Press Release
Entering the midrange motorcycle segment with no less than two new models at the same time, BMW is continuing its powerful model initiative: After a development period of just 47 months – including the period of comprehensive concept studies – the sporting F 800 S and the touring-oriented F 800 ST now form BMW Motorrad’s fourth model series, setting the foundation for more models to come through which BMW will be closing the gap between the F 650 single-cylinders and the flat-twin models.
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The engine is a brand-new Parallel-Twin with four-valve technology
and
798 cc displacement developed by BMW Motorrad in close
cooperation with Austrian specialist Bombardier-Rotax GmbH. The power
unit is built in
the Austrian Rotax plant according to BMW
standards and specifications, from where it goes straight to the
assembly lines of BMW Motorrad in Berlin for
final assembly.
With its powerful character, the two-cylinder model series combines
impressive torque and pulling force, superior responsiveness and good
fuel economy all in one. Maximum output is 62.5 kW/85 hp at 8,000 rpm,
with peak torque of 86 Nm the crankshaft running in slide
bearings at 5,800 rpm.
Mass forces are balanced on BMW’s new Parallel-Twin by a unique
concept never seen before on a production motorcycle: An additional
swivelling
conrod sets off first- and second-order mass forces,
enabling the two-cylinder to run softly and smoothly, with vibrations
reduced to a minimum.
The specifications of the power unit featuring a fully controlled
three-way catalytic converter and secondary air flow for optimum
protection of the
environment are nevertheless hardly
sufficient to describe the impressive
performance potential of
these new motorcycles from BMW: The S-model,
for example,
accelerates from 0–100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds, offering a high
standard of engine flexibility at all engine speeds. The slender,
aerodynamically optimised fairing provides particular advantages at
high speeds, and
low dry weight of just 182 kg makes an
important contribution to
the motorcycle’s dynamic performance.