BMW F800ST

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bmw-f800st

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the motorcycle segment?Sport touring motorcycle
2. What is the engine displacement?798 cc (48.7 cu in)
3. What kind of motorcycle is the BMW F800ST?The BMW F800ST is a sport‑touring motorcycle made by BMW Motorrad between 2006 and 2013. It was built to be fast and comfortable for long rides.
4. Why does the BMW F800ST have a special engine?Its engine is a 798‑cc parallel‑twin that fires in a 360‑degree pattern, giving it a classic BMW sound. A special balance shaft keeps the bike very smooth.

Sport touring motorcycle: A motorcycle designed for both spirited riding and long-distance comfort.
Parallel-twin engine: An internal combustion engine with two cylinders arranged side-by-side.
Balance shaft: A rotating shaft designed to counteract engine vibrations.
Single-sided swingarm: A motorcycle rear suspension arm attached to only one side of the wheel.