Fabulous new F 800 GS

In 1980, BMW Motorrad invented the adventure motorcycle category with the advent of the trailblazing R 80 GS, which won the grueling Paris-Dakar year after year. And now, over twenty-five years later, BMW Motorrad has created yet another revolutionary dual-purpose motorcycle that provides unprecedented levels of desert-devouring, roost-throwing performance: the amazing 2008 F 800 GS.

Fulfilling a need for a pure off-road oriented motorcycle that still has all the power, handling and reliability required for long-distance adventure touring as well as on-street handling, the F 800 GS is perfectly positioned as a middleweight dual-purpose enduro. Featuring an asymmetrical double headlight, its look is sleek, trim and 100% aggressive. With a compact 85-horsepower parallel twin engine, lightweight steel trellis frame and double-sided swingarm, not to mention a chain drive and longer front and rear suspension travel, there has never been a BMW dual-purpose machine offering such a unique blend of power, comfort and off-road muscle.

Torque is generous at 61 lb/ft, and with a six-speed gear box, switchable ABS, 42-degree turning radius, 400-watt alternator, wide foot rests and 4.2-gallon gas tank located under the seat for a low center of gravity, the F 800 GS has all the technology of a touring bike, while still possessing the optimum power-to-weight characteristics of a high-performance enduro. With a dry weight of just 392 lbs, the F 800 GS is lightweight and agile enough for precise handling, making it ideal for screaming around on the twisties or tearing through the dirt.

In the never-ending quest to exceed our own exacting standards, BMW Motorrad has once again reached an entire new level of engineering excellence with the F 800 GS, an adventure-hungry motorcycle that is destined to be a classic. Get yours NOW at Touring Sport BMW!

BMW F800 S/ST

At the heart of these machines is an all-new 798 cc twin-cylinder engine that produces an impressive 85 hp and a punchy 63lb/ft of torque. A well-balanced combination, enabling the rider to ‘surf’ the torque curve rather than constantly needing to change up and down the gearbox. This is just one of many factors that will endear the F800 series to all types of rider.

The chassis is as impressive as the engine. Attached to the rear of the aluminium frame is a single-sided swing-arm while the front end uses conventional telescopic forks in place of the Telelever suspension usually fitted to BMWs. This all means a lighter, more straightforward chassis design that will naturally appeal to those more familiar with Japanese or Italian machinery. The aim of producing a light responsive chassis has worked well, as the F800 S only weighs 182 kg dry (187 kg for the ST version.)


To make the F800 S ownership as easy as the rest of the BMW range (while keeping weight to a minimum) the engineers have fitted a belt-drive system. This is far more practical than chain drives common to most bikes, negotiating he need for a chain’s regular lubrication and adjustment. It is also lighter than the shaft-drive BMW generally favours.

The F800 S and ST are bold entries into the middleweight category. They will raise the stakes in this important class by matching their competitors abilities whilst adding BMW quality, reliability and ingenuity. Competitively priced, the F800 S and ST motorcycles will be in BMW dealerships from mid-May onwards. A special BMW Finance and Insurance package will also be available for both models.

The BMW Motorbikes

The BMW Motorbikes

1960 to 1984

Although U.S. sales of BMW motorcycles were strong, BMW was in financial trouble. Through the combination of selling off its aircraft engine division and obtaining financing with the help of Herbert Quandt, BMW was able to survive. The turnaround was thanks in part to the increasing success of BMW's automotive division. Since the beginnings of its motorcycle manufacturing, BMW periodically introduced single-cylinder models. In 1967, BMW offered the last of these, the R27 [2]. Most of BMW's offerings were still designed to be used with sidecars. By this time sidecars were no longer a consideration of most riders; people were interested in sportier motorcycles. The R50/2, R60/2, and R69S marked the end of sidecar-capable BMWs.

In 1970 BMW introduced an entirely revamped product line of 500, 600 and 750 cc displacement models, the R50/5, R60/5 and R75/5 [3] respectively. The engines were a complete redesign from the older models, producing more power and including electric starting (although the kick-starting feature was still included). The "/5" models were short-lived, however, being replaced by another new product line in 1974. In that year the 500 cc model was deleted from the lineup and an even bigger 900 cc model was introduced, along with substantial improvements to the electrical system and frame geometry. These models were the R60/6, R75/6 and the R90/6. In 1975 the kick starter was finally eliminated and a supersport model, the BMW R90S [4], was introduced. The R90S immediately earned the well deserved title of the best supersport machine available. Today these rare models command high prices in the collector marketplace. Many aficionados of BMW motorcycles view the /5 through /7 lineup as the epitome of classic BMW engineering, though all Airhead models produced through 1995 were roughly similar in terms of owner-friendly maintenance and repair. In addition to "/" or "slash" models, other Airhead models such as the G/S (later, GS) and ST also have dedicated followings within BMW circles while others favor certain earlier models like /5 "toasters." Each has their merits which owners will freely debate with enthusiasm. Later BMW model types such as K-bikes ('84 on) and Oilheads ('93 on) included technical innovations that made them more complicated though many owners still elect to service them personally.
1973 R75/5 in factory Granada red paint.
1973 R75/5 in factory Granada red paint.
1994 BMW R100RT
1994 BMW R100RT

In 1977 the product line moved on to the "/7" models. The R80/7 was added to the line. The R90 (898 cc) models, "/6" and R90S models had their displacement increased to 1000 cc; replaced by the R100/7 and the R100S, respectively. These were the first liter size (1,000 cc) machines produced by BMW. 1977 was a banner year with the introduction of the first production motorcycle featuring a full fairing, the R100RS. This sleek model, designed through wind-tunnel testing, produced 70 horsepower (51 kW) and had a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). In 1978, the R100RT was introduced into the lineup for the 1979 model year, as the first "full-dress" tourer, designed to compete in this market with the forthcoming Honda Goldwing.

In 1979 the R60 was replaced with the R65, 650cc's. This time with its own frame design and a variant in 1982 the R65LS to include an entry level models to the lineup.

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G450 BMW motor

BMW G450X Enduro Release Details

BMW Motorrad have announced detailsof the much-anticipated Australian arrival of the all-new, BMW G 450 X Sport Enduro. The first shipments will arrive in showrooms on 20 September 2008, wearing a price-tag of $12,450, plus dealer delivery and on road costs. The G 450 X will be sold in road legal trim.

Some of the unique features of the machine include fuel injection, fuel tank underseat, crank mounted clutch, and the integral swingarm pivot/countershaft sprocket location. Add in a stainless steel frame, Marzocchi forks, Ohlins shock and Brembo brakes to the mix, and it is plain to see BMW is taking no half measures with this bike.

Full details on the G450X Enduro are here

The BMW press release adds this:

The BMW G 450 X offers exceptional features and performance in this extremely competitive market segment. The 450 cc engine is all new, though it picks up some cylinder head technology developed by BMW for the K Series four-cylinder engine. The 449.5 cc engine develops a peak of 38 kW (52 hp) at 9,000 rpm and 44 Nm of torque at 7,800 rpm.

The BMW G 450 X is fully road legal. In addition to its advanced BMW engine technology, including fuel injection for fuss-free starting and instant power, it has an innovative drive train and suspension layout as well as an Öhlins Shock absorber as standard equipment. . BMW Motorrad Australia brought one of those early prototype racers to Australia late in 2007 to show off the bike in one of the most important enduro markets in the world.

The response was extremely positive with high levels of interest expressed especially from non-BMW owners. As a result BMW Motorrad Australia and its dealers are expecting a high level of demand for early stocks.

"We are very excited the BMW G 450 X will be offered to the Australian market at just $12,450," said Miles Davis, Marketing Manager, BMW Motorrad Australia and New Zealand. "We saw how good it was in the hands of Joel Smets at the A4DE earlier this year, when he impressed thousands of enduro fans on a basically standard spec version. Early feedback from a few lucky pro-riders to whom we have shown the bike has been very positive. The common theme is amazement at how light the bike feels, how agile it is and how powerful, usable and responsive the motor is. Much of the agility is due to its light weight, at just 111 kg dry, and the low centre of gravity. The rider have noted how strong, crisp and smooth the motor is, while the fuel injection system seems far superior to the carburettors that most 450's use."

"We have worked hard to ensure we reach the market with a bike that is well priced, and probably far more competitive than many people would have expected, especially considering the high standard specification. "We are really excited about the impending launch as we are sure it will be a stand out in the enduro segment," Miles said.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport completed the development of this machine in the crucible of world class competition in 2007 entering an early prototype in the World Enduro Championships where it scored points on debut. Since then, a very active competition campaign through the World Enduro Championship as well as national European Championships have seen the development riders atop the podium, and placing well in the world's toughest events such as the Erzberg Enduro

BMW S1000RR World Superbike

The first photos of the not very well kept secret BMW S1000RR Superbike were released today. BMW is planning to take on the rest of the major manufacturers in contending for the WSB title, beginning in 2009. They will be building a limited number for road use to meet homologation requirements.

More details as they become available.

More photos below:

BMW S1000RR World Superbike