BMW F800 S and ST
AAThe F 800 S has a sporty flair, but is also a true all-rounder, capableof city commuting or hitting the highway for a weekend away. It boasts BMW's legendary reliability, low maintenance and is economicalto run, too.
The entirely newly developed, powerful 798cc 2-cylinder in-line engine indulges you with speed and pulling power, while maintaining a low level of fuel consumption and fulfiling the most stringent environmental standards. The quiet-toothed belt drive not only ensures power transmission free of loss without any load alteration, it is also lower on maintenance than chain drive,has superior durability and is easy to exchange. The light chassis provides the appropriate basis for rapid mobility - handy in town and directionally stable on country roads. Optional ABS is available for the brakes. The sporty styled trim provides pleasing wind protection, the modern design of the fuel tank/seatline provides good integration of the rider with the machine, making for excellent ergonomics. Acceleration is in the order of 3.5 seconds for 0-100km/thanks to an impressive 62.5 kW of power and a punchy 86 Nm of torque.
The BMW F 800 ST delivers just as much fun with added touring capability. The F 800 ST is a universal bike delivering when it counts - whether on a short,sporty tour cross country, a trip through the city or on a long holiday trip with luggage. This is an extremely versatile bike combining touring fun and comfort with an impressive sporty touch - elegant, functional trim with superb wind and weather protection. A powerful, highly sophisticated 2-cylinderin-line engine with 80 bhp fulfils the toughest environmental standards and is right up there when it comes to torque levels as well. It shares the same powerful parallel-twin engine, maintenance free toothed belt drive with loss-free power transmission as the F800 S. The chassis delivers dynamic and stress-free pleasure on winding country roads, so you can enjoy uncomplicated handling on short runs in the city, yet still cover lengthier distances,including swift spells on the motorway, with a high degree of ride stability.As is characteristic of BMW, there are many intelligent accessory ideas which will enable you to put together your own personal sports touring bike.
The F 800 S and ST are confident entries to the middle-weight category and raise the stakes in this important class. They are competitively priced to appeal, but need to be ridden to be fully appreciated.
Coastline BMW have new F 800 ST and F800 S demonstrators to test ridetoday. To find out what Coastline mean by "serious fun", call for an appointment on (07) 5491 9100 to organise a test ride.
