2024 BMW F 800 GS, F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure Announced for USA

Dennis Chung
by Dennis Chung

Middleweight adventure bikes will arrive at dealerships in early Q2

It took a couple of months after they were first announced internationally, but the 2024 BMW F 800 GS, F 900 GS, and F 900 GS Adventure have now been confirmed for the U.S. market. The three middleweight adventure bikes are replacing the previous F 750/850 models, and offering a smaller-displacement alternative to the flagship R 1300 GS.


We've already covered the technical details in our first look back in September, but here's a quick recap. The three models are powered by an 895cc Parallel-Twin engine similar to the one that has been employed on the F 900 R and F 900 XR. As BMW did with the previous F 750/850 models, it will offer different states of tune for the new models. There are also variations to the chassis to give each variant its own identity.




2024 BMW F 800 GS - MSRP starts at $10,495

The F 800 GS is the entry-level model, with the engine tuned to a claimed 87 hp and 67 lb-ft., both reaching their peak at 6,750 rpm.


Along with the more modest engine output, the F 800 GS offers a lower seat height at 32.1 inches, making it easier for the rider to set their feet on the ground. The lower seat height does come with slightly lower-spec suspension. The 41mm fork is not adjustable and offers 6.7 inches of travel. The rear shock also offers 6.7 inches of travel, but it at least offers preload and rebound adjustability. The F 800 does allow for an upgrade to the optional Dynamic ESA electronic rear suspension system.


Unlike the two F 900 models, the F 800 GS uses cast aluminum wheels, including a 19-inch front wheel. It also comes with a 6.5 inch TFT display, full LED lighting, and a 4.0-gallon fuel tank.


The 2024 BMW F 800 GS will be offered in the base Light White color, the Style Sport combo of Racing Blue with Light White radiator trim and Racing Blue tank center cover, and Style Triple Black in Black Storm Metallic.


2024 BMW F 900 GS - MSRP starts at $13,495

The F 900 GS is probably the sportiest of the three models, with the engine tuned to produce a claimed 105 hp at 8,500 rpm and 68.6 lb-ft. at 6,750 rpm, and the lightest weight of the trio at a claimed 483 pounds (unladen). The reduced weight comes via a slimmer tail, an Akrapovič exhaust, an aluminum side stand, and a 3.8-gallon plastic fuel tank (which is unfortunately also slightly smaller than the F 800 GS' 4.0-gallon tank).


The ergonomics are designed for more off-road capability, with higher handlebars and lower footpegs, making it easier to ride in a standing position.


Like the Adventure version, the F 900 GS uses a fully-adjustable 43 mm inverted fork from Showa, with 9.1 inches of travel, and a preload and rebound adjustable rear shock with 8.5 inches of trave. BMW also ffers an upgrade to a fully-adjustable ZF Sachs shock and titanium nitride-coated 45 mm fork.


The F 900 GS will be offered in a base Black Storm Metallic, a Style Passion variant of São Paulo Yellow, and a Style GS Trophy of Light White, Racing Blue Matte Metallic and Racing Red.


2024 BMW F 900 GS Adventure - MSRP starts at $14,195

The F 900 GS Adventure is the long-distance traveller of the trio, thanks to its larger 6.1 gallon steel fuel tank. The chassis is similar to the non-Adventure model, except for the tail, which is bulkier and comes standard with a luggage rack.


For 2024, the F 900 GS Adventure will be offered in the base Black Storm Metallic style or in the Style Ride Pro option of White Aluminum Matte.

Specifications

F 800 GS

F 900 GS

F 900 GS Adventure

MSRP

$10,495

$13,495

$14,195

Engine Type

Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four cam-operated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication

Bore x stroke

86 mm x 77 mm

Capacity

895 cc

Compression ratio

13.1 : 1

Fueling

Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-X with throttle-by-wire

Horsepower

87 hp at 6,750 rpm (claimed)

105 hp at 8,500 rpm (claimed)

105 hp at 8,500 rpm (claimed)

Torque

67 lb-ft. at 6,750 rpm (claimed)

68.6 lb-ft. at 6,750 rpm (claimed)

68.6 lb-ft. at 6,750 rpm (claimed)

Clutch

Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch

Gearbox

Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing

Drive

Endless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hub

Battery

12 V / 9 Ah, maintenance-free

Frame

Trellis steel frame with load bearing engine

Front Suspension

41mm telescopic fork; 6.7 inches of travel

43 mm fork; fully adjustable; 9.1 inches of travel.

43 mm fork; fully adjustable; 9.1 inches of travel.

Rear Suspension

Aluminum double-sided swing arm with central shock; preload and rebound adjustable; 6.7 inches of travel

Aluminum double-sided swing arm with central shock; preload and rebound adjustable; 8.5 inches of travel

Aluminum double-sided swing arm with central shock; preload and rebound adjustable; 8.5 inches of travel

Front Brake

Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

Rear Brake

Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper

ABS

BMW Motorrad ABS Pro

Front Wheel

Cast aluminum 2.50x19"

Wire spoke 2.15x21"

Wire spoke 2.15x21"

Rear Wheel

Cast aluminum 4.25x17"

Wire spoke 4.25x17"

Wire spoke 4.25x17"

Front Tire

110/80 R 19

90/90 R 21

90/90 R 21

Rear Tire

150/70 R 17

Rake / Trail

27.0°/4.2 inches

28.0°/4.7 inches

28.0°/4.7 inches

Wheelbase

61.3 inches

62.6 inches

62.4 inches

Length

90.4 inches

89.4 inches

90.6 inches

Width

35.8 inches

37.1 inches

37.0 inches

Seat Height

32.1 inches

34.3 inches

34.4 inches

Unladen Weight

500 pounds (claimed)

483 pounds (claimed)

542 pounds (claimed)

Fuel Capacity

4.0 gallons

3.8 gallons

6.1 gallons


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Dennis Chung
Dennis Chung

Dennis has been a part of the Motorcycle.com team since 2008, and through his tenure, has developed a firm grasp of industry trends, and a solid sense of what's to come. A bloodhound when it comes to tracking information on new motorcycles, if there's a new model on the horizon, you'll probably hear about it from him first.

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  • Hacksaw Hacksaw on Jan 23, 2024

    Interesting


  • Allie Allie on Jul 02, 2024

    Been riding a GS 800 2012' model and it's got so much power even riding two up I just can't imagine why we need anything bigger. If you're really riding trails every bit of weight savings counts. I'm glad to see some manufacturers actually taking the mid weight displacement range seriously. I have no plans to buy the flagship model just to get cruise control and I'm happy to pay for those type of options on a mid weight bike.

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