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The Super Motard version looks cool, and would be a blast on the street. But I am on the same page as Knary, a mid size GS. I would have no problem with a little more weight than a 650 with the extra horses supplied by the 800. You could throw a big tank on it and still be much lighter than a current GS1200.
And of course, the HP version of a GS800 is intoxicating to me. You will see this version winning some serious rallies some day soon, if they build it.
And of course, the HP version of a GS800 is intoxicating to me. You will see this version winning some serious rallies some day soon, if they build it.
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dlearl476
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>But a bike designed to travel to remote places on roads that may or may not be paved is always appealling.
Make it light, peppy, and give it good range. While you're at it toss in the durability of a Rotax engine and the comfort of a BMW.
Triumph already makes that bike:
Make it light, peppy, and give it good range. While you're at it toss in the durability of a Rotax engine and the comfort of a BMW.
Triumph already makes that bike:
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USERNAME
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jdiaz said:And of course this......the Darrylri "hi-speed money" shot.
careful, this could easily become a caption contest photo!
knary
looking for a coal mine
dlearl476 said:>But a bike designed to travel to remote places on roads that may or may not be paved is always appealling.
Make it light, peppy, and give it good range. While you're at it toss in the durability of a Rotax engine and the comfort of a BMW.
Triumph already makes that bike:
You're kidding, right? The Tiger is a great bike, but light it isn't. Then again, neither is my 1150GS. Either way, you can take nearly any bike down any road. Some are just better in certain environments.
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dlearl476
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411 lbs (800S) vs 474 lbs (Tiger) isn't enough of a difference for me to volunteer to be a BMW beta tester. YMMV
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dlearl476
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>psst... those are the manufacturers listed dry weights.
Granted. And I'm sure BMW is every bit as dishonest about it as Triumph. But Given the Triumph is a much taller bike, it may very well FEEL heavier. But as far as I'm concerned, these two are in pretty much the same weight class. We're not talking a 500 lb sport tourer vs 300 lb dirt bike here.
Granted. And I'm sure BMW is every bit as dishonest about it as Triumph. But Given the Triumph is a much taller bike, it may very well FEEL heavier. But as far as I'm concerned, these two are in pretty much the same weight class. We're not talking a 500 lb sport tourer vs 300 lb dirt bike here.
grasslander
riding the bike(s)
Ok, I get the F650. Always have.
I've been waiting for a discussion of the F800. Maybe you'all have some revelations on this topic.
Sorry BMW, I don't get the why. What are you doing building a vertical twin based machine? Especially since it's not even a half a K12S! Is it 'cause you can offer another model without using manufacturing capacity for another engine? Maybe it's just because you can. If it's not as cheap as a Triumph why bother.
Puzzled....
I've been waiting for a discussion of the F800. Maybe you'all have some revelations on this topic.
Sorry BMW, I don't get the why. What are you doing building a vertical twin based machine? Especially since it's not even a half a K12S! Is it 'cause you can offer another model without using manufacturing capacity for another engine? Maybe it's just because you can. If it's not as cheap as a Triumph why bother.
Puzzled....
sgborgstrom
Don't forget your towel
Did someone say vertical twin?
....oh, for some disposable income....
Steve
....oh, for some disposable income....
Steve
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dlearl476
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Kind of Ironic
That this is the highest volume thread ever in the F650 forum!
That this is the highest volume thread ever in the F650 forum!
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