BMW F800R Ride & Review (2015-2017)

Just checked and the 2017 version has the same ride-by-wire update that the GS and GT have which is in order to meet Euro 4. Some folks might prefer it with the 2 riding modes (rain, road)

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[alnico]

I have this model in blue / black. I have completed 25000km.I think this was pitched as an entry level sports bike [peak torque / HP is 8000rpm] but its really an excellent all-rounder that is hard to fault. The 90hp twin is more than adequate as the bike is light and nimble, and it has useful power delivery from 3000rpm, and then gets another set of legs and attitude at 4500rpm. Good round town and superb on open road. Mid-range engines that you can rev out a bit are awesome fun on open road / twisties. Very economical, I've done 450km on a tank [open road].BMW styling is not to everyone's taste, and the exhaust sounds awful, until you hit 4500rpm, but overall this bike is so competent that its almost a bit boring.

[christianweller]

I rented one of these last year in the UK... and yes, that's a pretty good analysis of the whole package. The two additional things that really surprised me were:-
A) Fuel economy was amazing
B) The brakes were savage. Never been on a bike with Brembos before and it was like hitting a wall + it had 300 miles on it and some bedding in was still required.

[IvanObando-yi]

Buenos días, estoy entre una BMW F800R 2015 con 60.000 kms y una BMW 650 GS 2016 con 22.000 kms. Me valen prácticamente lo mismo. Más que todo pienso utilizarla para carretera asfaltada, ciudad y muy poca trocha. Que me aconseja objetivamente usted que tiene más Muchas gracias por su colaboración.

[Darkest_Soul_]

How tall are you? I'm 6, 1 and wondering if this bike is gonna be comfortable for me. I currently own ER6N and I do feel little bit cramped.

[rockyp]

The bike is really good but the lack of power and acceleration makes me mad. Mine is 2011 model

[ed.t.hansen]

are center stands available ? AND EZ to mount ?

[SMU_L]

Managed to get a test ride on an A2 version, as long as the confirmation from BMW comes through with regards to if i'm covered by their insurance or not. :D

[-tj]

Where in Portugal was this? I live in Lagos for 5 months a year.

[tauetaueslowpoke]

Hi Bob! How does the engine vibration feels compared to ER6?

[MrSki-cwmh]

Hi Bob, I guess you had a good night before...

[vavabroom]

Nice review mate, just got back from Portugal myself. How much did the hire cost you?

[voltcooltangs]

I owned one for a year. Sold it cos of vibey bars at 80mph plus. That was unexceptable for me. Bought Duke 790 instead.
SUMMARY of my F800R 2016
Brakes really great. Brembos big. Better than Dukes.
Engine & exhaust sounded shit & no character.
Riding pos good
Headlight LED amazing. Turns night into day.
Very Quick at the top end actually. 110mph plus no problem.
Gearbox OK. Suspension very good.
Loved the tyre pressure monitor and the right angle tyre valves.
Loved the look of it too.
Waiting for the F850R. That’ll be epic cos engine with 270 crank in F850gs is a beaut.
But hated the hi frequency vibey bars.
Could’ve lived with no soul engine.
Duke 790 has no bad vibes and the engine has bucketloads of character even though I’m not a KTM brand fan.

[Maggiemay]

Great as always...What music track is that?

[ed.t.hansen]

EZ TO ADD A TOP BOX Without changing the rails.