Rennie Scaysbrook | January 24, 2024
Adventure pioneers BMW will release three new mid-size ADV models for the 2024 model year in the F 900 GS, F 900 GS Adventure and entry-level F 800 GS.
Update January 23, 2024:
The prices and specs have been announced:
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- MSRP $10,495 plus Destination for F 800 GS.
- MSRP $13,495 plus Destination for F 900 GS.
- MSRP $14,195 plus Destination for F 900 GS Adventure.
- Estimated Market launch early Q2 2024.
- *Scroll to the end of this page for the recently released specifications
Each bike is powered by a new 895cc parallel-twin (yes, even the F 800 GS) that was first seen in the F 900 R and F 900 XR roadsters a couple of years ago but with varying power outputs.
The more premium F 900 GS and GS Adventure will see 105 hp at 8,500 rpm and 69 lb-ft of torque at 6,750 rpm, which represents a 10 hp increase but 1 lb-ft decrease compared to the outgoing 853cc motor inside the GS 850/Adventure range.
The F 800 GS will come to market with a claimed 87 hp at 6,750 rpm and 67 lb-ft at 6,750 rpm. We should stress, however, these figures are for the European models as we’ve not got official word from BMW USA about the bikes we’re going to get, as well as price and availability.
Each bike uses the same bridge-type steel chassis that uses the engine as a stressed member. The styling across the board has certainly been enhanced with more of a rally look for the GS and GS Adventure, while the F 800 GS retains its urban street look due to its cast wheels, and skinnier 41mm fork, but it does join the bigger brothers in getting the 6.5-inch TFT screen heated grips and LED headlight. Colors for the F 800 GS include Light White, Racing Blue for the Sport version, and a Triple Black model.
The São Paulo yellow color looks very nice indeed.
As you pick these up from the dealer, standard fitment is the Rain and Road ECU modes and dynamic traction control. Like pretty much any mid-large capacity BMW you can go for the optional Riding Modes Pro, which gives Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and engine drag torque on all three models. On the F 900 GS and GS Adventure, there’s also the Dynamic, Enduro and Enduro Pro riding modes you can unlock at the dealer that gives you access to things like variable traction control.
The F 900 GS comes in for the biggest change with a claimed 31 pound lopped off compared to the F 850 GS for a claimed curb weight of 482 lb.
Part of this comes via the new LED light system (-1.3 lb), a 3.8 gallon plastic gas tank (-9.9 lb) and an Akrapovic muffler (-3.7 lb), and a redesigned rear end (-5.3 lb) that houses the luggage carriers.
2024 BMW F 900 GS Adventure.
New ergonomics include redesigned footpegs, gas tank shape, and rear brake lever, and there are inverted Showa 43mm forks and shock shock that give 9.1 and 8.5 inches of front and rear wheel travel, respectively.
If that’s not good enough, you can get the Enduro Pro package that adds 45 mm titanium nitirde-coated forks and a ZF Sachs shock, raised handlebars and a wear-resistant M Endurance chain.
The F 900 GS will come in standard Blackstorm metallic, São Paulo yellow, or GS Trophy in Light White solid/Racing Blue Metallic.
2024 BMW F 800 GS.
The F 900 GS Adventure gets all that but the gas tank is a metallic 6.1 gallon number, and the Showa suspension can be upgraded to the BMW Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment system.
We’ll have more on the new BMW F 900 GS/Adventure and F 800 GS when the U.S-specific information comes to hand.
2024 BMW
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F 800 GS F 900 GS / GSA
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| Displacement |
895cc |
| Bore x stroke |
86.0 x 77.0mm |
| Horsepower |
87 lb-ft @ 6,750 / 105 @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque |
67 lb-ft @ 6,750 / 68.6 @ 6,750 rpm |
| Type |
Liquid-cooled, inline 2-cylinder with dry sump lubrication |
| No. of cylinders |
Two |
| Compression / fuel |
13.1:1 / premium unleaded |
| Valve / accelerator actuation |
OHV / 4-valves per cylinder |
| Ø intake/exhaust valve dia. |
33.5 / 27.2mm |
| Ø throttle body dia. |
48mm |
| Engine control |
BMS-ME |
| Emission control |
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5+ |
| Electrical system |
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| Alternator |
416W |
| Battery |
12/9 maintenance-free |
| Headlight |
LED low and high beam |
| Starter |
900W |
Transmission
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| Clutch |
Anti-hopping wet clutch |
| Gearbox |
Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox |
| Primary ratio |
1.821 |
| Transmission ratios I |
2.833 |
| II |
2.067 |
| III |
1.6 |
| IV |
1.308 |
| V |
1.103 |
| VI |
0.968 |
| Rear wheel drive |
O-ring chain with vibration damping in rear hub |
| Transmission ratio |
2.588 /2.765 F 900 GS |
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2.588 F 900 GSA |
Suspension
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| Frame construction type |
Trellis steel frame with load bearing engine |
| Front suspension |
41mm front forks /43mm front forks |
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Rebound and compression adjustable F 900 GS |
| Rear suspension |
Aluminum double-sided swing arm with central shock |
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Spring base and rebound adjustable |
| Suspension travel front/rear |
6.7 / 6.7 9.1 / 8.5 in. |
| Wheel castor |
4.2 / 4.7 in. |
| Wheelbase |
61.3 in. / 62.6 in. F 900 GS |
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62.4 in. F 900 GSA |
| Steering head angle |
63.0° / 62.0° |
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| Front Brakes |
Twin 305mm disks 2-piston floating calipers |
| Rear Brakes |
Single-disc brake Ø 265mm 1-piston floating caliper |
| ABS |
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro |
| Wheels |
Aluminum cast wheels / Cross-spoke wheels |
| Front Wheel |
2.50 x 19” / 2.15 x 21″ |
| Rear Wheel |
4.25 x 17” |
| Front Tire |
110/80 R 19 / 90/90 R 21 |
| Rear Tire |
150/70 R 17 |
Dimensions and weights
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| Seat height |
32.1 in. / 34.3 in. F 900 GS |
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34.4 in. F 900 GSA |
| DIN unladen weight |
500 lbs / 483 in. F 900 GS |
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542 lbs F 900 GSA |
| Fuel tank capacity |
4.0 gal. / 3.8 gal. F 900 GS |
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6.1 gal. F 900 GSA |
