F800GS owners, less hear it.

[herman]

I've used the 800 fairly hard off road and it really surprised me how good it was. Make sure you get an ABS model for resale values but also make sure you turn it off on the rough stuff. Of it's ilk it would be my personal choice.

[GB]

Thank you SGaP a very objective write up, so a green cross code for your troubles I'm surprised the 1200 crowd haven't tried to talk me out of it :unsure: The one I'm looking at is an 09 with HGrips/ABS/ Mstand and computer.
My other question is, can or will it cruise at 80-100mph on the autobahns, you see as much as I like off roading I need my bike to get me to my european destinations in a day, so that calls for some high speed cruising. I'm not concerned about the wind pressure etc, only the bikes performance

[Still Gotta Pulse]

Thank you SGaP a very objective write up, so a green cross code for your troubles I'm surprised the 1200 crowd haven't tried to talk me out of it :unsure: The one I'm looking at is an 09 with HGrips/ABS/ Mstand and computer.
My other question is, can or will it cruise at 80-100mph on the autobahns, you see as much as I like off roading I need my bike to get me to my european destinations in a day, so that calls for some high speed cruising. I'm not concerned about the wind pressure etc, only the bikes performance

You're welcome , and thanks GB.

My pre-owned '98 F650FL Twinspark with 34K on the clock brought me back from Stuttgart last year on a non-stop run solo and the needle was rarely below 90mph!

Can the F8 match this? Oh yes!

[neilbrock]

Tried a mates 1200 and felt it was heavy but a relaxed ride when rolling with plenty of lazy torque.

I bought the 800GS with my heart not my head, as I do with most bike purchases, and so far mor than pleased.
It's an 800 so the engine is working harder, it's not as torquey as the 1200 but feels far less intimidating initially in terms of hight and weight, and cruises fine with penty of useable real world acceleration. (5'10" & 17 stone !)

Fuel consumption is great, and my arse will do 400-500 miles in a day on the (low) seat no problem, and my arse is reasonably sensitive !!

My only complaints are minor, by the time I have got my finger on the button and pressed the bloody thing the tosser in the box is gone, and it has taken me a while to use the indicator "cancel" button without slightly twitching the throtle ! But I susspect that's a combination of me and the quirkey BMW switches 

Me, I would say great bike, you will be pleased.

First BMW for me and so far I am impressed and would say go for it.

[Mr Toad]

GB
Hi I'm surprised he's not added his '2 peneth' as it will be worth much more than that. Fairly new to the site but 'Micky' will be worth a PM re long term ownership of an 800 as he must be over 70,000 miles with his since new and has taken it further a field than most (take a look at Pics that inspire). And does much, if not all his own work on the bike.
Micky my apologies for spot lighting you, but you experienced voice of reason invites the recommendation Cheers Steve

[GB]

Thanks Steve, I will PM him

[gebrauchtwagen83]

Tried a mates 1200 and felt it was heavy but a relaxed ride when rolling with plenty of lazy torque.

I bought the 800GS with my heart not my head, as I do with most bike purchases, and so far mor than pleased.
It's an 800 so the engine is working harder, it's not as torquey as the 1200 but feels far less intimidating initially in terms of hight and weight, and cruises fine with penty of useable real world acceleration. (5'10" & 17 stone !)

Fuel consumption is great, and my arse will do 400-500 miles in a day on the (low) seat no problem, and my arse is reasonably sensitive !!

My only complaints are minor, by the time I have got my finger on the button and pressed the bloody thing the tosser
in the box is gone, and it has taken me a while to use the indicator "cancel" button without slightly twitching the throtle ! But I susspect that's a combination of me and the quirkey BMW switches 

Me, I would say great bike, you will be pleased.

First BMW for me and so far I am impressed and would say go for it.

Have no fear. The next gen of beepers are doing away with their traditional indicator system so I hear.

[GB]

Tried a mates 1200 and felt it was heavy but a relaxed ride when rolling with plenty of lazy torque.

I bought the 800GS with my heart not my head, as I do with most bike purchases, and so far mor than pleased.
It's an 800 so the engine is working harder, it's not as torquey as the 1200 but feels far less intimidating initially in terms of hight and weight, and cruises fine with penty of useable real world acceleration. (5'10" & 17 stone !)

Fuel consumption is great, and my arse will do 400-500 miles in a day on the (low) seat no problem, and my arse is reasonably sensitive !!

My only complaints are minor, by the time I have got my finger on the button and pressed the bloody thing the tosser
in the box is gone, and it has taken me a while to use the indicator "cancel" button without slightly twitching the throtle ! But I susspect that's a combination of me and the quirkey BMW switches 

Me, I would say great bike, you will be pleased.

First BMW for me and so far I am impressed and would say go for it.

Have no fear. The next gen of beepers are doing away with their traditional indicator system so I hear.

I've kinda got used to it now.

[Bonniebird]

Hiya GB,
My husband "downgraded" from the R1200GS to the F800GS and has not regretted a single minute of it, he loves it. Infact he now calls in upgrading B)
You mention about cruising comfortably at 80-100 mph, my husband changed the front sprocket to be more inline with my bike (F650GS twin) as it was struggling a bit at higher speeds as it is geared more for off road use, now he can cruise very comfortably at 100mph+.
He did change the seat to a Sargent and so did I on mine, the original seats are like planks of wood
Fuel economy is amazing compared to his 1200.
Ask your dealer for an all day test ride and do a few hundred miles on it first just to make sure it is the right bike for you.

[GB]

Well It looks like its going ahead now, agreed a price now, just need to sell the parts off the 1200.