The long rumored G450X enduro (which we have seen pictures of), and the new F800GS......
clicky-clicky
Expedition Portal Moderator
Expedition Poseur
BMW's 2 new offerings
The long rumored G450X enduro (which we have seen pictures of), and the new F800GS......
clicky-clicky
1999 Dodge: stock -- noisy, stinky & handles like a bloated pig.
2009 BMW F800GS: fast and sexy.
2000 Husaberg FE600E: Makes KTMs tremble with fear.
2007 Suzuki DR200: The 'girl' bike.
1981 Honda XL250S: olds cool funkiness.
1980 Honda CM400: rat-bike.
"Life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured" ~someone
Overland Training AlumniWow...love the 800GS....bumblebee colors and all!!
...must resist urge to lighter bike.....
-H-
Andrew
Expedition Leader
Looks like a good contender for my next bike...
That or a used KTM 950 with all the kinks worked out.
Central Overland, Guide and Photographer
1995 Montero SR 1987 4Runner(sold) 1997 Honda XR650L Dualsport
"You have to remain a bit naive, a bit risky, a bit crazy if you want to experience a real adventure. You have to push the limits."
Expedition Portal Moderator
Expedition Poseur
I took a f800s out for a test ride a month or three ago....the engine is supurb. It (F800GS) won't have any trouble keeping up with traffic when loaded down like my F650 does.
If my 'lil GS wasn't so new, and I didn't have so much time and money into it (I'm just a couple components away from having it how I want it)....I'd be looking real hard at the F800GS. As it is, I'm drooling over the F800ST for a slab bike.
1999 Dodge: stock -- noisy, stinky & handles like a bloated pig.
2009 BMW F800GS: fast and sexy.
2000 Husaberg FE600E: Makes KTMs tremble with fear.
2007 Suzuki DR200: The 'girl' bike.
1981 Honda XL250S: olds cool funkiness.
1980 Honda CM400: rat-bike.
"Life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured" ~someone
Adventurer
Has anybody found any details on the F800?
2004 Land Cruiser -- OME/Slee Suspension | F/R ARB Lockers | Slee Armor (Front, Rear, Sides and Belly) | Dual Battery | Nitto TG 285/75-16 | ARB Drawers
Adventurer
The 800 GS looks like a good bike, I've been looking for a smaller bike but won't buy another single. I would cut that ugly beak off though.
Adventurer
F800 Gs
Here's a link to a summary of the F800 GS from WebBikeWorld. At the bottom is a graph of the HP & torque curves, peak torque is pretty much available starting at 3000 rpm to over 5000,
http://www.webbikeworld.com/BMW-moto.../bmw-f-800-gs/
Jim
Explorer
Me likey a LOT!
Here in 2-3 years or so when I can get a bit more serious about buying...some of these might be showing up used, though the price from what I see, isn't really too bad.
It certainly gives me MORE motivation to stay on track trying to rid ourselves of debt, though...
When life gives you free time, grab a map and go.
Member #146
Former Fat_Man
Expedition Portal Moderator
Expedition Poseur
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/etc/ut...ncements&idx=0Originally Posted by Bighead
1999 Dodge: stock -- noisy, stinky & handles like a bloated pig.
2009 BMW F800GS: fast and sexy.
2000 Husaberg FE600E: Makes KTMs tremble with fear.
2007 Suzuki DR200: The 'girl' bike.
1981 Honda XL250S: olds cool funkiness.
1980 Honda CM400: rat-bike.
"Life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured" ~someone
Explorer
Does anyone think that BMW will rob from their own marketshare (ie...sales from the 1200?) with this bike?
When life gives you free time, grab a map and go.
Member #146
Former Fat_Man
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote