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Milan: 2009 BMW F800R

Check out the first images of BMW's 2009 F800R

Posted: 4 November 2008
by Visordown News

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THIS IS BMW's new BMW F800R, shown for the first time at the Milan Show.

The 2009 machine is a 798cc parallel twin, with 65ft-lb torque at 6,000rpm and 87bhp at 8,000rpm. A six-speed gearbox, with quite a small tank at 16L, weighing in at 177kg.

The BMW F800R has a wet weight of 204kg, 43mm non-USD forks at the front, monoshock rear and chain final drive, as opposed to belt on previous F800s. 320mm Brembo discs at front, a single 265mm disc at the back.

BMW are also releasing a limited edition Chris Pfeiffer special, pictured below, to celebrate the Swiss rider's victory at the Stunt World Championships.

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Discuss this story

First I look at the lo-rider (wow)

and then this - YAWN!


Posted: 04/11/2008 22:58

It's "alright" not too offensive... you're right about the lo-rider WOW though...
Posted: 05/11/2008 08:16

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