Is the BMW F800 too much bike?

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G_Seattle · #1 Unread post by **G_Seattle** » Sun May 25, 2008 9:53 am

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!

Flesher · #2 Unread post by **Flesher** » Sun May 25, 2008 10:04 am

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.

Flting Duck · Sun May 25, 2008 10:29 am

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.

shane-o · #4 Unread post by **shane-o** » Sun May 25, 2008 4:06 pm

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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G_Seattle · #5 Unread post by **G_Seattle** » Sun May 25, 2008 7:58 pm

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!

shane-o · #6 Unread post by **shane-o** » Mon May 26, 2008 1:41 am

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

Bubbas_brother · Mon May 26, 2008 3:20 am

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.

Flting Duck · Mon May 26, 2008 9:05 am

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

Lion_Lady · Mon May 26, 2008 12:40 pm

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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iflybricks · Tue May 27, 2008 9:28 am

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

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