2013 BMW F700GS and F800GS update (Motorcycle Thailand)

[2wheels]

The New 2013 BMW F700GS and F800GS

Wednesday, 01 August 2012 @ 08:01 AM ICT
Contributed by: news



Two new BMW GS models for 2013, based around the acclaimed economical and punchy 798cc parallel-twin engine and sporting new restyled bodywork, the new BMW F800GS is apparently for both road use and touring with superior off-road qualities.

By contrast, the new BMW F700GS is geared more towards motorcyclists who do not yet need quite the same level of off-road expertise.

The BMW F700GS gets an increase in both power and torque on the F650GS it replaces, as well as adding a second brake disc to the front.

Both the 2013 BMW F700GS and F800GS will feature ABS as standard, BMW Motorrad's new 'Safety 360°' initiative means that all BMW motorcycles from the model year 2013 onwards will come with ABS as standard, significantly pre-empting the requirement for ABS for new registered motorcycles in Europe likely to be introduced in 2016.

A provisional launch date for the BMW F700GS and F800GS is September 2012.​

 

[KTMphil]

Looks like they're sticking with the mag wheels on the new 700 model, so maybe they work in dual sport conditions.

 

[KTMphil]

[video=youtube_share;WubwvH82RO4]http://youtu.be/WubwvH82RO4[/video]

 

[TB-Racing]

Official BMW-Motorrad distributor in Shanghai (China) has a few BMW F800GS-ADV available, would choose the F8GS-ADV over the GS1200WC any day....

 

[KTMphil]

The BMW 700 GS had appeared in Barcelona BMW, Chiang Mai & I must say doesn't look bad, but looks a little "long". Standard price is 650,000 Bht.

Oil filter protruding out of the front of the engine bay, off-road would be a drama waiting to happen & needs a protective cover

Nice looking engine

Nice Brembo anchors

Quality looking standard exhaust similar to the F 800

Rear shock

Trying to capture the long-ness of it, it maybe the slim design that gives that impression

There's a decent review here:



http://www.ridermagazine.com/top-stories/2013-bmw-f-700-gs-first-ride.htm/




The F 700 GS is a people-pleasing motorcycle, one that's loads of fun to ride and doesn't jam any thorns in your side. The wide handlebar, fleet steering geometry, low center of gravity (the 4.2-gallon fuel tank is under the seat) and narrow Bridgestone Battle Wing tires (110/80-19 front, 140/80-17 rear) give the bike athletic handling, and the firm, supportive seat and upright riding position are just right. Ample cornering clearance, good fuel economy (45.8 mpg average), a modest curb weight (480 pounds wet), a standard 12V socket and a strong chassis put more checks in the pro column. More motorcycle for less money equals miles of smiles.





Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cyl.
Displacement: 798cc
Bore x Stroke: 82.0 x 75.6mm
Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated wet clutch
Final Drive: O-ring chain
Wheelbase: 61.5 in.
Rake/Trail: 26 degrees/3.7 in.
Seat Height: 32.3 in.
Wet Weight: TK lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gals., warning light on last 1.0 gal.
MPG: 91 PON min. (high/avg/low) 48.3/45.8/43.0

 

[2wheels]

A '700' which is actually 798cc!
BMW sure have gone weird with their model naming.