BMW F800GS First Ride! | Rides & Tests | Motorcyclenews.com

The 'baby' version of BMW's ever-popular Adventure bike gets put through it's paces in deepest Wales. Will it live up to the reputation gained by it's elder sibling?

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[skiamakhos]

Wow, that's a really extensive review. So, to paraphrase, "It's nice, it's about 10K, you get loads of gadgets."

[johnfalkenstine]

Cmon MCN, these videos are just too short and lacking in imagination. Film rationing is over...its digital now so you make these a bit longer and none of us will mind.

[Rushhourmc]

The model differs from the F 800 GS for:
• 24 liter fuel tank.
• Larger enduro footpegs.
• Adjustable foot brake lever.
• Motor Arcs.
• Hand protection.
• Higher frame.
• Larger radiator scoops
• Special saddle, 89 cm seat height.
• Off-road driving program (optional).

[markpoluta]

2:20 i'll never get back! If you're going to do a review please actually do a review!

[luvmx]

Is there a part 2 with actual information?

[mrtjsdt]

What is the music on this video? I like it. Please tell me if you know

[Richy]

I test rode one of these and the feel from the front end was non-existent, is that just because I'm used to sports bikes?

[ibrarsiddiqi]

test rode the f800r would love the gs as im partial to the adventure loo
k.

[MotorcycleExtremist]

For those of you in the US, realize that this line of bikes has been plagued with many rear-wheel bearing failures due to an improperly machined hub, and fuel injector failure due to disintegrating fuel pumps, Unless it is positively confirmed that both of these major issues have been positively and completely addressed in this new model year, stay the hell away from them!

[VBC]

Didn't know they produce any Red versions, thought it was only the Tan models that were sent out. Can't wait to pick one up, the Red looks awesome. Hoping to see more videos of it with actual info and a good review.

[ianuk]

This vid was just like me in the sack, over too soon.

[Driftuner]

no, ive been riding for over 15 years now, had more then 30 bikes already, and i still get that same feeling of a "non-existent" front end on every BMW...specially the ones with dual-lever forks..

[lamilumag]

would love them for putting the nuda's motor in a similar bike as a standard f800gs - 100hp, same for torque in NM and around 200kilograms <3

[johnsmithGMAiL]

"all the gizmos"; some detail would be nice please. Thank you.

[boltysan]

2 mins 19 seconds of my life that I'll never get back. After the TT vids during the past couple of weeks I've grown to appreciate MCN vids after some pretty poor ones of late but this is a waste of time. Come on guys sort yourselves out.

[EastyUK]

They said tests, not results. :) They do post some nice vids, sometimes albeit useless from an information point of view. For me if they just mentioned how heavy it feels(as the 12 is far too much of a tank) I would have been happy.

[dbauernf]

Yes. Most bikes will feel like that after a sportbike.

[ISmokeWeedErrrday]

A minute of some scenic riding and information i could have found on Wikipedia is NOT enough. Did you only have the bike for an hour? Take your time, get some onboard camera shots and PLEASE, make it at least 5 minutes. How many times do we have to tell you that we don't want to watch a 2 minute clip about what you did on the weekend, before you get it?

[plaid]

Why do you people keep putting out videos with no information on the bike at all?

[SamCordery]

£10.5K? I'll stick with my Africa Twin thanks - it doesn't make me look like I'm riding a twist and go