Model Differences
As of March 2013, the main differentiating technical features between the F800 and F700 are as follows:
| F800GS | F700GS |
|---|---|
| 85 hp (63 kW) | 75 hp (56 kW) |
| USD telescopic fork | conventional telescopic fork |
| Progressive damping spring strut | Gas pressure spring strut |
| Spoke wheels | Cast wheels |
| 21-inch front wheel | 19-inch front wheel |
| Aluminium handlebar | Steel handlebar |
| 880/850/820 mm seat height | 820/790/765 mm seat height |
| Weight, road ready, 214 kg | Weight, road ready, 209 kg |
Although all bikes use the same basic engine, the F800 produces 85 hp (63 kW), which is 10 hp (7.5 kW) more power than the F700 and 14 hp (10 kW) more than the discontinued F650. Engines on both the F800 and F700 can be modified to deliver a reduced power output of 35 kW (47 hp) for European riders on restricted Category A2 licences.
The F800 and F700 are fitted with twin brake discs on the front while the F650 was fitted with one disc. Both bikes feature anti-lock brakes (ABS), which were optional on the F800 before 2013 models and all years of the F650.
Previously, only the F650 had the option of lowered suspension, which was not available on F800 models up to 2012. From 2013 both the F800 and F700 can be specified with a low seat and/or lowered suspension, the combination of which reduces seat height to 820–850 mm (32–33 in) (F800) or 765–790 mm (30.1–31 in) (F700), and makes the bikes suitable for shorter riders.
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