| General |
| Year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Make | BMW | - |
| Model | F 800ST | SL 750 Shiver |
| Colours | Blue Metallic, Graphitan Metallic | - |
| Make Model | BMW F 800ST | Aprilia SL 750 Shiver |
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase (mm) | - | 1440 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | - | 56.7 |
| Seat Height (mm) | - | 810 |
| Seat Height (in.) | - | 31.9 |
| Length (mm) | - | 2265 |
| Length (in.) | - | 89.2 |
| Height (mm) | - | 1135 |
| Height (in.) | - | 44.7 |
| Width (in.) | - | 31.5 |
| Width (mm) | - | 800 |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.2 in (low seat: 790 mm / 31.1 in) | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,466 mm / 57.7 in. | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |
| Height | 1155 or 1225 mm / 45.5 or 48.2 in (excl. mirrors) | 1135 mm / 44.7 in (at instruments) |
| Length | 1155 or 1225 mm / 45.5 or 48.2 in (excl. mirrors) | 2265 mm / 89.2 in |
| Width | 860 mm / 33.9 in (incl. mirrors) | 800 mm / 31.5 in (at handlebars) |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | - | 4.23 |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | - | 16 |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | - | 417 |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 210 |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | - | 463 |
| Dry Weight | 187 kg / 412 lbs | 189 kg / 417 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 210 kg / 463 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 220.0 km/h / 137.0 mph | 224.3 km/h / 139.5 mph |
| Max Power | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 8000 rpm | 69.3 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 80 Nm / 59 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm | 81 Nm / 8.25 kgf-m / 59.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.4545 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | - | 23.5 sec / 204.6 km/h / 127.1 mph |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.0 sec | 12.3 sec / 176.2 km/h / 109.4 mph |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | - | 92 x 56.4 |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | - | 3.62 x 2.22 |
| Displacement (ci) | - | 45.76 |
| Displacement (cc) | - | 749.9 |
| Stroke | 75.6 mm | - |
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | 90° longitudinal V-twin, four-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 798 cc / 47.7 cu-in | 749.9 cc / 45.76 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic fuel injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 82.0 x 75.6 mm | 92 x 56.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Maps / Power Modes | - | Three selectable modes: Sport, Touring and Rain |
| Engine Oil Specification | - | Synthetic, 10-40 |
| Exhaust | - | Two in one system in 100% stainless steel with three-way catalytic converter and Lambda probe |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.0 L/100 km / 20.1 km/l / 47 US mpg | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.7 km/l / 46.3 US mpg |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic intake injection | Integrated electronic engine management system with fuel injection, ride-by-wire electronic throttle control and Tri-Map triple mapping. |
| Ignition | Knock control and oxygen sensors | Digital electronic, integrated with the injection, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump lubrication system |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 valves per cylinder | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Cable-operated multiplate-plate wet clutch | Hydraulically operated multi-plate wet clutch |
| Final Drive | Belt | Chain Transmission ratio: 16/44 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 1:2.35 | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.46:1 / 2nd 1.75:1 / 3rd 1.38:1 / 4th 1.17:1 / 5th 1.04:1 / 6th 0.96:1 | 1st 36:14 (2.57) / 2nd 32:17 (1.88) / 3rd 30:20 (1.50) / 4th 28:22 (1.27) / 5th 24:25 (0.96) / 6th 23:26 (0.88) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | - | Spur gears, transmission ratio: 60/31 (1.75) |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Fork Tube Size (in.) | - | 1.69 |
| Fork Tube Size (mm) | - | 43 |
| Trail (in.) | - | 4.3 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 109 |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | - | 4.7 |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | - | 120 |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | - | 130 |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | - | 5.1 |
| Frame Type | Bridge-type aluminium frame | Dismountable steel trellis connected with high strength bolts to aluminium side plates. Dismountable rear frame. |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm Telescopic forks | ø43 mm upside-down fork. |
| Suspension - Rear | Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with rear wheal axle and eccentric adjustment, central spring stud , spring pre-loaded hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. |
| Rake | - | 25.7° |
| Steering Head Angle | 64.2° | - |
| Trail | 95 mm / 3.7 in | 109 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Electronics |
| Tachometer | Standard | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator 400 W | 450 W @ 6000 rpm. |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.4 inches | 9.65 |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | 12.60 |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | 320 |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 265 mm | 245 |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Twin Ø320 mm stainless steel floating discs with four-piston radial calipers, using opposed pistons of 32 mm and 37 mm diameters. Metal braided brake lines. |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single Ø245 mm stainless steel disc with single-piston caliper and metal braided brake line. |
| ABS | Optional (disengageable) | - |
| Rims - Front | 3.50 x 17 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 5.50 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium | - |
| Wheels - Front | - | In aluminium alloy 3.50 X 17" |
| Wheels - Rear | - | In aluminium alloy 6.00 X 17" |