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Year
2008
Year
2008
Parent Company
BMW
Parent Company
BMW
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
BMW
Make
BMW
Display Name
F 800 ST
Display Name
R 1200 GS
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Manufacturer Country
Germany
Introduction Year
2007
Introduction Year
1980
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$10,520
MSRP
$14,600
Destination Charge
495
Destination Charge
495
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Basic Warranty (Miles)
36000
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Flat Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
8000
Horsepower RPM
7500
Torque RPM
5800
Torque RPM
5750
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
OHV
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp)
85
Horsepower (bhp)
105
Torque (Nm)
85.4
Torque (Nm)
115.2
Bore (mm/in)
82 / 3.23
Bore (mm/in)
101 / 3.98
Stroke (in/mm)
2.96 / 75
Stroke (in/mm)
2.88 / 73
Displacement (cc/ci)
798 / 48.7
Displacement (cc/ci)
1170 / 71.4
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
47
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.35
Final Drive Ratio
2.91
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
86.4 / 2194.6
Length (in/mm)
87 / 2210
Width (in/mm)
31.4 / 797.6
Width (in/mm)
36.6 / 929.6
Wheelbase (in/mm)
57.7 / 1465.6
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.3 / 1506.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
412 / 186.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
461 / 209
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
504 / 228.6
GVWR (lbs)
884
GVWR (lbs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.1 / 15.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.94
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
968 / 439.1
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Frame
Aluminum / Steel
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
Yes
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Center / Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Wind Deflector
Standard
Wind Deflector
-
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Chassis Protectors
-
Chassis Protectors
No
Radiator Cover
-
Radiator Cover
No
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Other Exterior
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
Yes
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Single Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Travel (in/mm)
7.5 / 190
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.9 / 200
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Brand Name
Telelever
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Paralever
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
Yes
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Other Wheels & Tires
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/80 HR19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 HR17
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Optional
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12 / 305
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 264.2
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Brake Brand Name
-
Brake Brand Name
EVO
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
-
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
Yes
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Tail Cover
Optional
Seat Tail Cover
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.1 / 840.7
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.5 / 850
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Optional
Trip Computer
Standard
Compass
Optional
Compass
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
GPS
Optional
GPS
Optional
Lap Timer
Optional
Lap Timer
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
-
Service Reminder
Standard
Other Instrumentation
-
Other Instrumentation
Optional
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Tail Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
Optional
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
Optional
Map Holder
Optional
Map Holder
-
Helmet Storage
Optional
Helmet Storage
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Type
Halogen
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
No
Tinted
Yes
Height
Mid
Height
Low
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Power Outlet
Optional
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Alarm System
Optional
Alarm System
Optional
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Other Convenience
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Side Case Mount
Standard
Side Case Mount
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard