BMW Motorrad announces pricing for F 700 GS and F 800 GS
BMW Motorrad will introduce the new parallel twin F 700 GS and F 800 GS at the exceptional price of $12,890 and $16,690 respectively. (* * Manufacturer’s Recommended List Price is shown and includes GST but excludes dealer charges, stamp duty, statutory charges and on-road charges which are additional and vary between dealers and States/Territories. Customers are advised to contact their nearest BMW dealer for all pricing enquiries.)
The F 700 GS, and the F 800 GS, both come standard with heated grips, on board computer, pannier fittings, main stand and switchable ABS and can be optionally delivered with switchable Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA).
For shorter riders both the F 700 GS and F 800 GS can also be ordered with the ex factory option lower suspension package.
Delivery will commence late October 2012.
Full details on F 700 GS and F 800 GS below.
The New F 700 GS and F 800 GS
The new F 800 GS combines suitability for road use and touring with superior off-road qualities, bringing the two worlds together to an extent not previously seen in this class of motorcycle. By contrast, the new F 700 GS is geared more towards motorcyclists who do not yet need quite the same level of off-road expertise. Its strengths are a lower seating height, all-round capabilities for everyday use and more than sufficient power while also offering outstanding economy.
Overview of new technical features:
—Â Both models
Automatic Stability Control ASC, switchable system (Factory option).
Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA, rear shock damping only (Factory option).
The latest generation of BMW Motorrad two-channel switchable ABS as standard.
Newly designed body features in a more dynamic, masculine look.
New handlebar switch units and brake fluid containers, front.
Cockpit with new dial faces for speedometer and engine speed display and an extended range of information.
Comfort seat now available as a Factory option.
—Â F 700 GS only (replaces F 650 GS)
Increased output (+4hp) and torque in the F 700 GS as compared to predecessor model: 55 kW (75 hp) at 7,300 rpm (F 650 GS: 52 kW [71 hp] at 7,000 rpm).
F 700 GS with Twin disc front brake system
New paint finishes for the F 700 GS:
Red apple metallic
Ostra grey metallic matt
Glacier silver metallic
New handlebar clamp
New windshield
Enduro footrests, wide (special accessory).
—Â F 800 GS only (updated model)
Lowered suspension for F 800 GS (ex works option/special accessory).
LED auxiliary headlight for F 800 GS (special accessory).
New paint finishes for the F 800 GS:
Kalamata metallic matt
Cordoba blue
Alpine white 3
—Â BMW F 700 GS & F 800 GS Full Technical Information
—Â BMW F 700 GS & F 800 GS Images
—Â The main differentiating technical features at a glance:
