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BMW debuted the F 850 GS in 2018. In the years to follow, the KTM 790 Adventure, Yamaha’s Ténéré 700, and Aprilia’s Tuareg 660 shoved the inline-twin-powered GS to the back of the middleweight class. The story’s no different for its road-sticking sibling, the F 750 GS. With foes like Triumph’s Tiger 850 Sport and Ducati’s Multistrada V2 hogging headlines in recent years, it’s almost become an afterthought in the category.
To reassert the GS’s place in the mid-capacity ranks, BMW introduces the 2024 F 800 GS, F 900 GS, and F 900 GS Adventure. All three models share the same DNA, but each expresses distinctive traits. Pavement is the F 800 GS’s first language while the F 900 GS is fluent in dirt. The well traveled F 900 GS Adventure is versed in both. That diversity defines the lineup, and BMW amplifies those differences with its newly revamped GSes.
Go your own way
At the core of each F-series GS hums a water-cooled, eight-valve parallel twin. In its 800/900 form, a two-millimeter bore increase (from 84 mm to 86 mm) bumps displacement from 853 cc to 895 cc. Stroke remains the same at 77 mm, but the compression ratio climbs from 12.7:1 to 13.1:1.
Within the F 900 GS and F 900 GSA, the revised mill generates a claimed 105 horsepower (at 8,500 rpm) and 68.6 foot-pounds of torque (at 6,750 rpm), a considerable improvement over the F 800 GS’s 63 foot-pounds of torque and 90-horsepower rating. BMW reins in the ponies on the F 850 GS, though, listing 87 horsepower (at 6,750 rpm) and peak torque of 67 foot-pounds (at 6,750 rpm). That’s still a boost over the F 750 GS’s reported 77 horses and 61 foot-pounds.
No matter the variant, the 895 cc twin acts as a stressed member within the platform’s steel trellis frame. Each model also comes with an adjustable gearshift lever, two ride modes (Road and Rain), ABS Pro, and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) as standard. Aside from those shared features, the three GSes go their own way.
F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure
One way to improve an ADV’s ease of use in the dirt is by cutting weight. BMW does just that with the F 900 GS. A new 3.8-gallon plastic fuel tank accounts for nearly 10 pounds of weight savings alone (all while sacrificing a mere 0.2 gallons of fuel capacity). A redesigned tail section shaves off an additional 5.3 pounds and a standard-fit Akrapovič silencer sheds 3.7 pounds from the 850 GS’s exhaust system. At 483 pounds (claimed), the 900-spec GS weighs 30 pounds less than the model it replaces.
BMW also tailors the rider triangle to life on the trail. That includes lower footrests, taller handlebar, a raised brake lever, and an ergonomically shaped tank. In the suspension department, the 900 employs a fully adjustable, 43 mm Showa fork. The rear shock connects to a lightened swingarm and offers preload and rebound adjustability. With 9.1 inches of front-wheel travel and 8.5 inches of travel out back, there’s little doubt about the GS’s off-road bias.
The 900 also receives a newly designed LED headlight. The unit’s angular shape matches the GS’s svelte new figure and its larger low-beam aperture better illuminates the road/trail. Heated grips, hand protectors, and a multi-function device holder also prep the model for on- and off-road explorations.
The Adventure variant carries over much of the F 900 GS foundations, but key changes suit it to long-distance touring. A 6.1-gallon tank is chief among them. A luggage rack, aluminum skid plate, and adjustable windshield also speak to the machine’s travel readiness.
Even the GSA’s styling departs from the 900 GS’s rally-inspired aesthetic, with wind-protective bodywork, new side panels, and BMW’s signature asymmetric headlight. All that touring-oriented equipment doesn’t come without a few extra lbs, though, and the Adventure tips the scales at a hearty 542 pounds.
Customers with a case of wanderlust will need to shell out $14,195 for the F 900 GS Adventure, while the lighter F 900 GS will arrive with the lighter retail price of $13,495.
F 800 GS and options galore
Opting for road-favoring 19-inch and 17-inch aluminum cast wheels, the F 800 GS serves an entirely different crowd. The model’s street-appropriate 41 mm front end and squatter shock offer 6.7 inches of travel at both ends and its 32.1-inch seat height welcomes a wider array of riders. Its 500-pound curb weight (claimed) makes the 800 GS heavier than the trail-inclined 900 GS, however.
Despite the variant’s budget-conscious specs, it comes from the factory with heated grips, handguards, all-around LED lighting, and a luggage carrier. The entry-level variant now touts the same 6.5-inch color TFT display found on its 900-class relatives, as well. As the most attainable option in the lineup, the 2024 F 800 GS carries an MSRP of $10,495.
Customers can also outfit each GS with model-specific Premium Packages. An Enduro Package Pro is available for the F 900 GS while F 900 GS Adventure’s Ride Pro Package offers farkles galore. Unlockable ride modes (Dynamic, Enduro, and Enduro Pro) and stand-alone accessories allow customers to personalize the GS to their heart’s content. At least they’ll be able to when all three Beemers will roll into showrooms during the second quarter of 2024.
| 2024 F 800 GS | 2024 F 900 GS | 2024 F 900 GS Adventure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $10,495 | $13,495 | $14,195 |
| Engine | 895 cc, liquid-cooled, eight-valve, parallel twin | ||
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Transmission, final drive |
Six-speed, chain | ||
| Claimed horsepower | 87 @ 6,750 rpm | 105 @ 8,500 rpm | |
| Claimed torque | 67 foot-pounds @ 6,750 rpm | 68.6 foot-pounds @ 6,750 rpm | |
| Frame | Steel trellis | ||
| Front suspension | 41 mm fork, 6.7 inches of travel | Showa 43 mm fork, adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping; 9.1 inches of travel | |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, adjustable for spring preload, rebound damping; 6.7 inches of travel | Monoshock, adjustable for spring preload, rebound damping; 8.5 inches of travel | |
| Front brake | Dual two-piston calipers, 305 mm discs with ABS | ||
| Rear brake | Single-piston caliper, 265 mm disc with ABS | ||
| Rake, trail | 27 degrees, 4.2 inches | 28 degrees, 4.7 inches | |
| Wheelbase | 61.3 inches | 62.6 inches | 62.4 inches |
| Seat height | 32.1 inches | 34.3 inches | 34.4 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 gallons | 3.8 gallons | 6.1 gallons |
| Tires | 110/80R19 front, 150/70R17 rear | 90/90R21 front, 150/70R17 rear | |
| Claimed weight | 500 pounds | 483 pounds | 542 pounds |
| Available | Q2 2024 | ||
| Warranty | 36 months | ||
| More info | bmwmotorcycles.com | ||
