2007 Honda Interceptor vs BMW F800ST

Message

sapaul · #11 Unread post by **sapaul** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:30 pm

Don't get me wrong, remember I am a guy in his 40's with a little extra weight and 90% riding with a pillion. The S is a really great bike but I would hesitate to ride any kind of distance with a pillion. One up I think it would be fine even with panniers, top box and tank bag.

Also bear in mind that I ride hard and am used to bigger machines. I just did not have these concerns with the Honda.

Nalian · #12 Unread post by **Nalian** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:47 am

jstark47 wrote:Thanks for the review, sapaul.

<<sigh>> The F800ST is a bike I would have like to have liked. Specs looked great on paper, and I like appearance. Maybe BMW can do something to clean up the handling and ergos for 2008.

Ditto! Although I'll test ride one myself before I make a final decision.

#13 Unread post by **Skier** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:13 am

BIKE recently did a comparison, where they claimed the BMW barely edged out the Interceptor.

I think they should send me both bikes so I can help.

Nalian · #14 Unread post by **Nalian** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:13 pm

Well having just seen the F800ST in person - it's out for me. Just too tall/big. Highest seat height I can comfortably do is about 31.8, so its a tad tall and wide. Supposedly later this year they are coming out with a lower framed version, so maybe in a few years or something.

jstark47 · #15 Unread post by **jstark47** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:24 pm

Nalian, how tall are you, if you don't mind my asking?

JC Viper · #16 Unread post by **JC Viper** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:56 pm

Skier wrote:BIKE recently did a comparison, where they claimed the BMW barely edged out the Interceptor.

I think they should send me both bikes so I can help.

TWO (Two Wheels Only) did a comparison with the F800 ST and it was quite good with 50mpg but a 16 liter tank (4gal).

The brit mags are usually the better ones to read up on if you want a good review on the bike since they go all out during a review on bikes they ride. They give you breaking power/ distance, mileage, ergos etc.

So Mr. Gompers, ya finally moving up on the ladder huh? Since your in CT insurance on the Beemer may actually be much higher than the japanese sport bike.

JC Viper · #17 Unread post by **JC Viper** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 4:11 pm

See if ya can read this Mr. Gompers:

Nalian · #18 Unread post by **Nalian** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 4:44 pm

I'm 5'8".

jstark47 · #19 Unread post by **jstark47** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:33 am

Nalian wrote:I'm 5'8".

Hmmmm....my wife who is 5'7" rides a Trophy (31.1" but is now lowered about an inch), but feels uncomfortable on my V-strom at 33.1" F800ST is 32.3"

I spent about a year sitting on the V-strom at the dealership over and over, trying to make up my mind if I could handle it (I'm 6'1", but have a really short inseam). Funny thing, once I bought the bike and took it out on the road, it just wasn't an issue. I have to pay attention picking a spot to put my feet down when stopping, that's all. Once the bike's going 2 mph, height isn't a problem, in fact I love sitting up that high. "Test sitting" in a dealership can be misleading - buy a bike for what it feels like going, not what it feels like stopped!!

Nalian · #20 Unread post by **Nalian** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:45 am

jstark47 wrote:
Nalian wrote:I'm 5'8".
Hmmmm....my wife who is 5'7" rides a Trophy (31.1" but is now lowered about an inch), but feels uncomfortable on my V-strom at 33.1" F800ST is 32.3"

I spent about a year sitting on the V-strom at the dealership over and over, trying to make up my mind if I could handle it (I'm 6'1", but have a really short inseam). Funny thing, once I bought the bike and took it out on the road, it just wasn't an issue. I have to pay attention picking a spot to put my feet down when stopping, that's all. Once the bike's going 2 mph, height isn't a problem, in fact I love sitting up that high. "Test sitting" in a dealership can be misleading - buy a bike for what it feels like going, not what it feels like stopped!!

True true. I think with more experience you're right and it won't be a big deal then. For now I'm gonna stick with what I can flatfoot.