2008 BMW F 800ST vs 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700

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 Yamaha Tenere 700 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700

Sport touring

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
452.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Year2008-
Colours-Team Yamaha Blue, Shadow Gray
Make ModelBMW F 800ST-
Warranty-1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)-9.4 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-240 mm
Height (in.)-57.3 inches
Height (mm)-1455 mm
Wheelbase (in.)57.7 inches62.8 inches
Length (in.)82.0 inches93.3 inches
Width (in.)860.0 inches35.6 inches
Width (mm)21,844 mm904 mm
Seat Height (mm)820 mm874 mm
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches34.4 inches
Length (mm)2,082 mm2370 mm
Wheelbase (mm)1,466 mm1595 mm
Seat Height820 mm / 32.2 in (low seat: 790 mm / 31.1 in)874 mm / 34.4 in.
Wheelbase1,466 mm / 57.7 in.1595 mm / 62.8 in.
Height1155 or 1225 mm / 45.5 or 48.2 in (excl. mirrors)1455 mm / 57.3 in.
Length1155 or 1225 mm / 45.5 or 48.2 in (excl. mirrors)2370 mm / 93.3 in.
Width860 mm / 33.9 in (incl. mirrors)904 mm / 35.6 in.
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)182-
Wet Weight (kg)204.0 kg205.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)449.7 pounds452.0 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.17 US quarts
Dry Weight (lbs.)401.2 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.23 gallons4.20 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)16.00 litres15.90 litres
Oil Capacity (l)-3.00 litres
Dry Weight187 kg / 412 lbs-
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal15.90 litres / 4.20 US gallons
Wet Weight204.0 kg / 449.7 lbs205.0 kg / 452.0 lbs
Performance
Top Speed229.0 km/h / 107 mph-
Max Power62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 8000 rpm-
Max Torque80 Nm / 59 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions"
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4605 HP/kg-
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.0 sec-
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)2.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.53 gallons-
Engine TypeTwinTwin, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)48.69 cubic inches42.04 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)798.00 cc689.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)82.0 x 75.6 mm80.0 x 68.6 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.2 x 3.0 inches3.1 x 2.7 inches
CO2-99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Stroke4-
Displacement798 cc / 47.7 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder-
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)Injection
Bore x Stroke82 x 75.8 mm-
Compression Ratio12.0:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Fuel Consumption5.0 L/100 km / 20.1 km/l / 47 US mpg4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
Fuel InductionElectronic intake injection-
Fuel Reserve2.00 litres / 0.53 gallons-
IgnitionKnock control and oxygen sensorsTCI
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchCable-operated multiplate-plate wet clutchWet, Multiple
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
Transmission / Drive6 Speed -
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.7 inches4.1 inches
Trail (mm)95 mm104 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches8.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm211 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm201 mm
Frame TypeBridge-type aluminium frameSteel tube backbone, double cradle
Suspension - Front43mm Telescopic forks43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable
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.Single shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound damping
Rake25.8°27.0°
Steering Head Angle64.2°-
Trail95 mm / 3.7 in104 mm / 4.1 in.
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in211 mm / 8.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in201 mm / 7.9 in.
Electrical Systems
AlternatorThree-phase alternator 400 W-
Instrumentation-Multi-function LCD display with gear position, fuel level, two trip meters and estimated fuel range, average and instant fuel consumption
Lighting system-Headlight nacelle with quad LED headlights
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipersDouble disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS.
Rims-Spoked wheels. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.50 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR1790/90-R21
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17-
WheelsCast aluminium-