“In 3000 miles of riding the BMW F 800 GS nothing broke, came loose or rattled off. Heck, the mirrors didn’t even loosen over hundreds of off-road miles. My conclusion is the F 800 GS has written a very important chapter in the adventure bike rulebook. That git-er-done engine, with its spirited exhaust snarl, is like everybody’s favorite, diehard DJ who keeps the party going.”
Impressive trifecta win in 2009 for the BMW F 800 GS
– “Motorcycle of the Year” from Rider Magazine
– “Best Adventure Bike” in 2009 from Motorcyclist Magazine
– “Best Dual-Sport Bike” for 2009 from Cycle World Magazine
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’s highly popular F 800 GS adventure tourer has earned a third prestigious honor by the Motorcyclist magazine as the “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-popping 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 very 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.
Visit your favorite BMW dealer and take a F 800 GS for an extended demo ride and find out for yourself why it’s one of the most popular BMW’s ever launched.
“We rode the F 800 GS all day, covering over 100 miles of dirt road between Grand Junction, Colorado and Moab, Utah. The most severe sections were rocky jeep roads and shallow water crossings, but most of it was relatively smooth dirt. We can’t imagine a better bike for that. The power is excellent. It comes on low and strong, making the bike absolutely a gas in a high-speed drift.” Dirt Bike
