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BMW Motorrad has just released details of its updated F 800 GS and F 650 GS, the latter to be renamed the F 700 GS. Pricing is yet to be announcedBMW Motorrad recently lifted the lid on the next generation of its two middleweight adventure models, with the 2013-spec F 800 GS sporting a mild update and the old F 650 GS being replaced by the more heavily revised F 700 GS.
In terms of its basic format, the F 800 GS will essentially remain unchanged, the model retaining the same engine, chassis and wheels. The engine's state of tune will also remain unchanged, the 798cc parallel-twin unit still producing 65kW (85hp) at 7500rpm and 83Nm (61.1ft-lb) at 5750rpm. However, the model will now include switchable ABS as standard, with switchable Automatic Stability Control (traction control) and Electronic Suspension Adjustment available as factory options.
The new F 700 GS represents a more significant update over the outgoing (and more road-focussed) F 650 GS. It too is still powered by the 798cc twin, but in the F 700 GS the unit has been tweaked to raise its output, producing 55kW (75hp) at 7300rpm and 77Nm (56.7ft-lb) at 5500rpm, compared to the F 650 GS's 52kW (71hp) at 7000rpm and 75Nm (55.3ft-lb) at 4500rpm. Adding to the spring in the F 700 GS's step is a reduction in the bike's overall gearing thanks to a new 42-tooth rear sprocket (up one tooth from the F 650 GS's 41-tooth item).
BMW says the boosted output necessitate the use of 95RON fuel in the F 700 GS (as is the case with the F 800 GS), but both models can be run on 91RON fuel with a different fuel map, available as a factory option.
The F 700 GS also retains the same chassis and wheels, but now sports a twin-disc front end and it also comes with ABS as standard. As for the updated F 800 GS, BMW's ASC and ESA systems are also available as factory options. In the case of the latter, the ESA will allow a rider of either new model to alter the damping settings of the rear monoshock from Comfort to Normal to Sport at the touch of a button, while rear preload can be changed via a revised manual wheel.
Lowered suspension will also be offered for the first time on the F 800 GS, further complementing the model's low seat option for shorter riders.
Both new models benefit from revised instrumentation and switch units, plus mildly updated bodywork and new colour schemes and graphics. A new windscreen for the F 700 GS rounds out the major changes.
The 2013 F 800 GS will be available in Kalamata Metallic Matt, Cordoba Blue and Alpine White 3, while the 2013 F 700 GS will be available in Red Apple Metallic, Ostra Grey Metallic and Glacier Silver Metallic. Both models are covered by a two-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
While pricing for the new models is yet to be announced, BMW Motorrad Australia has indicated the bikes will be reaching Aussie showrooms in late 2012/early 2013. See your nearest BMW dealer or visit www.bmwmotorrad.com.au for more information.
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