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Is the BMW F800 too much bike?
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 9:53 am
by G_Seattle
I really want a 650, but they are hard to come by...
I was wondering if the F800 was too powerful in your opinion and experience.
Thanks!
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 10:04 am
by Flesher
You don't say what your riding experience is, so if you are new to riding, then IMO it's too much bike. If you have a year of riding under your belt, I think it's manageable.
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 10:29 am
by Flting Duck
If you're a newb, then it's probably too much. I took one for a test spin a few weeks ago at Ride West BMW. Was used to my heavier K bikes so when I put on the throttle coming out of a turn the front end came up a bit before I finished the turn.
Didn't phase me but I don't think a newb would do well on a bike that light with 85hp.
If you want a BMW, take a look at K75s, They're a bit heavy and top heavy so not a good beginner bike for some but would be OK if you're coodinated and have some strength. (And long legs.) In the lower rpms, not much torque. Above 4000 rpm, it's a different bike so there would be lots of bike there to grow into. Don't get a K75RT though, great bike but not for the city and way too topheavy for a newb.
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 4:06 pm
by shane-o
you better watch this before you buy a BMW.
I agree with this guy about his passion for honda vs BMW.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU2BF5IJeQU
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 7:58 pm
by G_Seattle
I'm a newbie - so definitely not the bike for me. I'll look for the K75s and still keep an eye open the 650. The reviews I read on the 650 were not bad.
This youtube clip was really funny...Might as well ask: what Honda would you recommend for a beginner?
Thanks for the advice!
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 1:41 am
by shane-o
G_Seattle wrote:I'm a newbie - so definitely not the bike for me. I'll look for the K75s and still keep an eye open the 650. The reviews I read on the 650 were not bad.
This youtube clip was really funny...Might as well ask: what Honda would you recommend for a beginner?
Thanks for the advice!
VTR250
Re: Is the BMW F800 too much bike?
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 3:20 am
by Bubbas_brother
G_Seattle wrote:I really want a 650, but they are hard to come by...
I was wondering if the F800 was too powerful in your opinion and experience.
Thanks!
Na! I think it is too
expensive, in my opinion and experience.
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 9:05 am
by Flting Duck
shane-o wrote:G_Seattle wrote:I'm a newbie - so definitely not the bike for me. I'll look for the K75s and still keep an eye open the 650. The reviews I read on the 650 were not bad.
This youtube clip was really funny...Might as well ask: what Honda would you recommend for a beginner?
Thanks for the advice!
VTR250
Nighthawk 400
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 12:40 pm
by Lion_Lady
G_Seattle wrote:I'm a newbie - so definitely not the bike for me. I'll look for the K75s and still keep an eye open the 650. The reviews I read on the 650 were not bad...
I owned a 650 (pronounced "six fiddy") the street version: f650CS belt drive. A sweet little machine. Wouldn't mind having one in the garage as a "play bike" lightweight and FUN!
The K75 is HEAVY. Bulletproof to be sure, but a lot of weight for a new rider. I know of one owner who watched his Kbike spin around in place on a peg in an unfortunate parking lot practice mistake (took a moment to figure out how to get at the kill switch).
check out: ibmwr.org marketplace for used f-bikes across the country.
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 9:28 am
by iflybricks
BMW stopped building the 650GS a couple years ago I think. Big mistake and they know it. It's back in '07 though.
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/bikes/bik ... ion=enduro