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For what its worth
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 2:19 pm
by michael
I rented a F800GT BMW last week in San Fran. My lady and I rode 1200 miles to Grant Pass Or and back. The bike was extremely comfortable and capable. Plenty of storage for all our stuff, the lady loved the seat and the view it afforded her. We ride an LT on most trips so that is saying a lot. Light weight, plenty of power, comfort, good storage, 63 mpg at 70-80 mph. I would say BMW hit the mark with this one.
Re: For what its worth
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 5:37 pm
by SteveD
My local mechanic has a courtesy F800ST that customers can use. It's a fun ride.
I have a friend that has hired one and he says it's probably the best bike he's ever ridden. Not the fastest, not the best handling but the best packaged bike he's ridden. Now he hasn't ridden lots and lots of bikes but he has been riding 30+ years and does have some idea about what's important. High praise and seemingly well deserved.
ZM had a version of one in Europe and from memory he liked it too.
Re: For what its worth
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:56 pm
by Major Softie
I thought this was going to be a Buffalo Springfield video....
Re: For what its worth
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:57 am
by Zombie Master
SteveD wrote:My local mechanic has a courtesy F800ST that customers can use. It's a fun ride.
I have a friend that has hired one and he says it's probably the best bike he's ever ridden. Not the fastest, not the best handling but the best packaged bike he's ridden. Now he hasn't ridden lots and lots of bikes but he has been riding 30+ years and does have some idea about what's important. High praise and seemingly well deserved.
ZM had a version of one in Europe and from memory he liked it too.
Great bike. I should have bought one. Practical, cheap to operate. 90 hp. What more could you ask for?
Re: For what its worth
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:58 am
by Zombie Master
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Re: For what its worth
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:04 am
by ME 109
Zombie Master wrote:
Wow man! You didn't tell us you got held up on your trip!
Re: For what its worth
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:53 am
by Zombie Master
ME 109 wrote:
Wow man! You didn't tell us you got held up on your trip!
Not at the gas pump, the f800r used very little fuel.
Re: For what its worth
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:09 am
by enigmaT120
Now you reminded me that I'm still mad I didn't win the GS at Redmond a few years ago.
Re: For what its worth
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:19 pm
by bbelk
The 800 may be my next bike. The sad thing is that I have a hard two bike limit and the 800 would do everything better than either the R65 or the R90, so if I take the plunge, I will probably be selling my airheads. I am very fond of them, but I doubt I would choose one of them when I wanted to ride. They work well together as the R90 has shield and bags and is used for road trips. The R65 is shorter and has lower gears and is more fun in town. Plus, it fits in the back of my truck between the 4 bicycles and under the canoe. This last quality is a make or break issue for the 800 and I have not taken any dimensions on it.
Re: For what its worth
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:16 pm
by She'llbe
ME 109 wrote:Zombie Master wrote:
Wow man! You didn't tell us you got held up on your trip!
Actually he's showing you the latest in motorcycle communication with dual touch pads.
