New Beemers 2008

[windboy]

F800GS, F650GS, G450X and G1200GS

See here

and here

later,

[deanohit]

Hmmm, F800GS looks a goodun,cwill have to read some tests to see what it's like.

[NordieBoy]

And the new F650GS is 800cc?

[Alpha Solo]

Whoa - looks like I need to rob a bank!

[MD]

When I bought the F800S last year I thought that motor would suit a BMW GS type dual/offroad bike. I have always been baffled by the cult following the 1200GS has. To me it was a stupid choice for off road, too tall, heavy & wide and to me, ugly.

Now that F800GS has better looks, a more suitable power delivery (I assume they have left it similar to the current F800S/ST) and much more flickable.

The good news for owners on the F800 forum is the two things many asked for have been addressed- stronger/firmer forks and an ABS on/off switch.
The tank looks bigger in those pictures. Considering the F800 is one of the most frugal bikes around then the GS model should have a massive tank range.
This should win over many riders that were not prepared to pay the asking price of the 1200GS range.

[Thomas]

Now all I have to do is win lotto...

[Cary]

This should win over many riders that were not prepared to pay the asking price of the 1200GS range.

Still be up there tho??

The perfect sized GS?

[windboy]

Call me fastidious but although I like what they've done with the F800GS (21" front, chain drive, underseat tank, etc); I believe they have left a gap between the G650X and the F800GS. Maybe room for a G650X Adventure?

Something to replace the old dakar... (but lighter and with USD forks, did I mention lighter?)

later,

[banditrider]

Really like that 800!

Dear Santa, I've been a good boy all year...

[warewolf]

Something to replace the old dakar... (but lighter and with USD forks, did I mention lighter?)

That's been around for some years, but it's got a different Euro badge on it...

Have BMW come full circle? Wasn't the original GS the R80G/S?

[NordieBoy]

That's been around for some years, but it's got a different Euro badge on it...

The 650X ?

[cooneyr]

Anybody seen any specs? Weight? Would be good if it was <180 wet but seriously doubt it.

Cheers R

[deanohit]

I'm think all the R bike weights are similer apart from the models with larger tanks, so maybe in luck with the F bikes.

[cooneyr]

I'm think all the R bike weights are similer apart from the models with larger tanks, so maybe in luck with the F bikes.

Damn should have just searched a little further. Seems when going through the Californian Emissions test procedures it is rated same weight as the F800ST which is 182 to 187 dry. So will be pretty close to 200kg wet

Wheres that 690 adventure.

Cheers R

[clint640]

Damn should have just searched a little further. Seems when going through the Californian Emissions test procedures it is rated same weight as the F800ST which is 182 to 187 dry. So will be pretty close to 200kg wet

Wheres that 690 adventure.

Cheers R

That weight isn't too bad when you consider that a 650GS Dakar is about the same, as are several of the other porky single cyl adv machines. I reckon BMW have done real good in making a well specced mid sized adv tourer with a decent amount of boogie.

But yeah the 690 Adv (looks like they'll actually badge it a 'Rally') will be the tool if you want to go light, & it'll likely be around $5k cheaper than an 800 BMW.

Cheers
Clint