2008 BMW F 800ST vs 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 BMW F 800ST 2008 BMW F 800ST

Sport touring

Engine
Twin
Power
62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
229.0 km/h / 107 mph
Weight
449.7 pounds
2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT

Sport touring

Engine
Titanium valves
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
498.2 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-3 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control. Windscreen.
Year2008-
Colours-Metallic Reflective Blue
Make ModelBMW F 800ST-
Warranty-12 months unlimited mileage
Dimensions
Width (mm)21,844 mm825 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)-140 mm
Height (in.)-47.8 inches
Height (mm)-1215 mm
Storage-Saddle bags
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.5 inches
Width (in.)860.0 inches32.5 inches
Length (in.)82.0 inches84.3 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,466 mm1460 mm
Wheelbase (in.)57.7 inches57.5 inches
Seat Height (mm)820 mm810 mm
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches31.9 inches
Length (mm)2,082 mm2140 mm
Seat Height820 mm / 32.2 in (low seat: 790 mm / 31.1 in)810 mm / 31.9 in.
Wheelbase1,466 mm / 57.7 in.1460 mm / 57.5 in.
Height1155 or 1225 mm / 45.5 or 48.2 in (excl. mirrors)1215 mm / 47.8 in.
Length1155 or 1225 mm / 45.5 or 48.2 in (excl. mirrors)2140 mm / 84.3 in.
Width860 mm / 33.9 in (incl. mirrors)825 mm / 32.5 in.
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)182-
Oil Capacity (l)-3.30 litres
Dry Weight (lbs.)401.2 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.23 gallons5.02 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)16.00 litres19.00 litres
Wet Weight (lbs.)449.7 pounds498.2 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.49 US quarts
Wet Weight (kg)204.0 kg226.0 kg
Dry Weight187 kg / 412 lbs-
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal19.00 litres / 5.02 US gallons
Coolant Capacity-3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Wet Weight204.0 kg / 449.7 lbs226.0 kg / 498.2 lbs
Performance
Top Speed229.0 km/h / 107 mph-
Max Power62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 8000 rpm-
Max Torque80 Nm / 59 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm-
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4605 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.0 sec-
Engine
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Bore x Stroke (mm)82.0 x 75.6 mm73.4 x 59.0 mm
Displacement (cc)798.00 cc999.8 cc
Stroke4-
Fuel Reserve (l)2.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.53 gallons-
Engine TypeTwinIn-line four, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)48.69 cubic inches61.01 cubic inches
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.2 x 3.0 inches2.9 x 2.3 inches
Displacement798 cc / 47.7 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderTitanium valves
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)Injection. Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies
Bore x Stroke82 x 75.8 mm-
Compression Ratio12.0:112.2:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Exhaust-Stainless steel, 4-2-1
Fuel Consumption5.0 L/100 km / 20.1 km/l / 47 US mpg-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake injection-
Fuel Reserve2.00 litres / 0.53 gallons-
IgnitionKnock control and oxygen sensorsElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
Spark Plug-NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
Chain Size-525
ClutchCable-operated multiplate-plate wet clutchWet, multi-plate type. Suzuki Clutch Assist.
Final DriveBeltChain   (final drive)
Gear Ratios1st 2.46:1 / 2nd 1.75:1 / 3rd 1.38:1 / 4th 1.17:1 / 5th 1.04:1 / 6th 0.96:1-
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Number of Chain Links-116
Primary Drive-Constant mesh. Chain, RK525GSH, 525 x 116 links.
Sprocket-17/45 (front/rear)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed -
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches-
Trail (in.)3.7 inches3.9 inches
Trail (mm)95 mm100 mm
Fork Tube Size (in.)-1.7 inches
Fork Tube Size (mm)-43 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm-
Frame TypeBridge-type aluminium frameTwin-spar aluminum
Suspension - Front43mm Telescopic forksInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearDie-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.Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Rake25.8°25.0°
Seat-Passenger seat can be replaced by a color-matched solo tail cowl.
Steering Head Angle64.2°-
Trail95 mm / 3.7 in100 mm / 3.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in-
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 400 W-
Instrumentation-TFT multifunction instrument panel
Lighting system-Dual LED headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipersDouble disc. ABS. Brembo, 4-piston.
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle disc. ABS. Nissin, 1-piston.
Brake Fluid Type-DOT 4
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.50 x 17-
Tyre Pressure - Front-36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Tyre Pressure - Rear-42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17-
WheelsCast aluminium-