Bmw F800st Vs F800gt
F800GT vs ST. What are the differences? Jump to Latest 16K views 31 replies 16 participants last post by Harry F Aug 2, 2025 Casey851 Discussion starter. Hi All - I'm about to buy the smaller BMW touring bike and have looked at (and very much like) the '14 F800gt.
I also found a new '12 F800st. I learned about the 5hp difference and a few other changes but am interested in what anyone might know about the "real" differences in terms of the "feel". The BMW F800ST is a sport touring motorcycle, made by BMW Motorrad from 2006 to 2013.
Along with the closely related BMW F800S, other bikes in the F-bike range are the dual-sport F800GS, and the naked F800R. AlGroover, I haven't ridden the F800GT, but I considered it when looking for a mid-sized tourer to get back into riding after about 20 years of no bike ownership. For me, I figured I would spend more time looking at the dash than any other part of the bike when riding, so dash design was important.
I couldn't cop the tandem & oval-shaped analogue speedo and tacho, which look a bit Mickey Mouse. Read our in-depth, expert BMW F800GT review on MCN - completely commendable middleweight tourer/all-rounder, all that's lacking is a little bit of X. The BMW F800GT is a rare beast in being a mid-size, entry-level tourer - a bit like Honda's Deauville.
It replaced the more sport-tourer F800ST, gained 5bhp (90bhp up from 85bhp) from its 799cc motor, got a redesigned fairing which offered more wind protection, better pillion and luggage carrying capacity, ABS as standard, a redesigned. Advantages F800ST vs. F800GT Jump to Latest 77K views 83 replies 30 participants last post by gladstonian Aug 9, 2017 GAJ Discussion starter.
I've been considering a ninja 400 or yamaha R3 because I could get a newer one in that range but also see BMF F800ST's and an occasional F800GT in the 5-6k range as well. Would one of the BMW's make a good firstish bike. I already have a motorcycle license used to have a dirtbike then enduro about 20 years ago but haven't ridden since.
BMW F800 GT Comforting Seating As BMW say, hit the road - the journey begins! Truly the BMW F800 GT offers impressive dynamic performance on every ride - suburbs, winding mountain passes or endless highways. And in my case, add metropolitan city jungle. TIP: Get all the optional features, you won't regret the avail of these master controls.
Motorcycle USA recently tested the F800GT and found just a hair above 80hp at the rear wheel. Tests of the F800ST routinely found 79 hp at the rear wheel so that "increase" in real world power is marginal at best.