BMW F900GS In-Depth Review | The Best Off-Road GS Ever ?
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- 2024 BMW F900GS Review: Can it compete head to head with ADV bikes like the Ducati DesertX, KTM 890 Adventure, Honda Africa Twin, Triumph Tiger 900, Husqvarna Norden 901 and others? We go in-depth covering specs, pricing, maintenance, comfort, street and dirt performance, ownership, competitors and more. #f900gs #bmwgs #advrider
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00:00 Intro
01:50 Specs
03:20 Ergonomics
05:53 Drop Test
08:22 Pricing
11:44 Tour Features
17:05 Ride Sand
19:19 Ride Highway
20:33 Maintenance
22:15 Ride Off Road
26:00 Ride Sport
27:35 Competition
31:57 Pros Cons
34:55 Questions
39:35 Final Thoughts - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Awesome review and a sweet bike according to Spurgeon! ✌🤙
It was great to ride with him at the launch.
Choosing a bike is choosing the bike that put the biggest smile in your face, the one you like to look and wish to ride. This bike put a smile in my face evertime i jump on it. I love owning this bike, i love how it looks and hiw it rides and people take picture of it. When i ride it i smile as you were smiling during this review. This tells everthing.
Exactly. People go on a spec sheet, but bikes have been too good since the 70s or 80s. Ride what you love. There are barely any dogs out there, just different flavors.
I fully agree with this comment. I own a 2023 KTM 890 Adventure (S) and now also own the F900 GS Enduro. At first I was unsure of which bike would stick around, but the GS makes me way more excited to ride both on and off-road. Is the 890 way easier to ride and more forgiving? Yes. ..but that's not what matters. At the end of the day, 890 doesn't make me feel the same way the GS does, which is why I'm keeping the GS.
If I had 15-20k to buy an ADV, i would buy a Tuareg and spend the 2-7k that I have left on a nice holiday with my wife ;)
If the Tuareg didn't exist, my next choices would be: 900GS over Tiger 900 Rally over 890 Adventure
That's exactly what I said.
As a 650 owner, V-Strom 1050DE.
Tried it last weekend, it's so compliant and feels so good to ride that i am literally in love. Engine is 10/10, suspensions are super good, quickshifter is very fast with very low effort to change gears. The way it rides is absolutely fantastic, it enter corners without a single push, it stays in middle curve like a train and it exits them like a jet. I feel like it's so rewarding to ride that i wouldn't want anything changed. Also, the 800DE has a very good pull and a more relaxed chassis, good for offroad. Suzukis as always puts a big smile on my face.
For my riding interests, Moto Guzzi Stelvio or Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro. I'm in my 60's and my offroad riding is basically gravel roads or any terrain where the chance of the bike laying on its side is mighty slim.
The moment you asked "the question" I knew the answer was going to be...none of them, I'd rather have the Toureg 660.
Same here
I was able to choose between any of the top level middleweights. After about 2 months of watching endless CZcams videos I picked the Ducati Desert X, I have just over 1000km's (600mls) of total bliss, no regrets yet !
Same here. Only had my DDX Rally for a few weeks but no regrets. Granted, I didn’t have the opportunity to actually ride all the competition, but honestly, there are a ton of amazing choices out there. It’s hard to go wrong.
Your videos are so comprehensive and well thought out. Very helpful. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Great video Ian! Thanks for all the content. I appreciate the comments you make on a bike’s performance, ergonomics, maintenance, etc, as well as the comparisons to other bikes. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I’m currently waiting delivery of a 2024 standard Africa Twin manual. For me, it’s the reliability, seemingly lower cost of ownership/maintenance that mostly contributed to the decision.
HONDA Africa Twin 2024 Standard. I have the 2021 and cannot be happier. I ride 90% off-road and I've put the AT through a lot of rough terrain. For me, the bike is about the right height in the low seat configuration. Maintenance schedule is very good. Gas mileage is fantastic for the size of the engine. Power is there (off-road) when you kill all the computer assists. It comes with 21" and 18" wheels which are perfect for what I do. The new one has better suspension and the rims are tubeless, those are the only two features missing on mine. Great ADV bike if you do off-road riding. Zero issues after 10K miles.
Where tf can you do 90% offroad?
Africa is the way to go, FTW
Im going for new AT standard after months of research..Im 6'6 i want big bike with great reliability and simplicity which is relative to Gs satisfying..AT is very good of road and on road too.Its bike for all times and all riders from short to tall.I will avoid DCT and electronic suspension so my bike can last lifetime
@@XxAdminChllaxX western US in the rurals.
If you do 90% offroad, the Africa Twin is not a good start. You have probably bought the wrong bike. P.S. ex AT owner
I was a GS fan. I went to test drive the Triumph 1200 Rally Pro after I saw your review. I loved it and bought one last year. I do ride it to my work and do solo offroad short trips on days off.
Really like your reviews on ADV. Especially the drop test. No one ever pays any attention to it and I believe it is super important.
Love from Townsville.
Great review and insights on this category. Totally appreciate your reviews
One of your best produced videos. Informative. Entertaining. It packed a lot of punch. 👍👍
I appreciate that!
Appreciate the honesty!
Did I watch this when it launched on Patreon? Yep. Am I watching it again here to support the channel? Also yep. And it’s entertaining as hell.
Thanks for the metric conversions. Very appreciative.
The drone shots are pretty great. I appreciate you adding that in.
If I had to buy an adventure bike in the 15-20k range, I'd have the 900 GS. It's a BMW... And I want a BMW. I think that matters. Even if it's not the absolute best, it's competitive enough in the segment to let me make an emotional decision without regret.
"Competitive enough to make an emotional decision" is exactly what a bike needs to be, I think. As long as it does that much I think the buyer will be happy
It's a Chinese loncin bike with the headlight of the Indian tvs 310...
It's only BMW in the badge..
What an expensive joke and you're willing to pay over 15k for this...
A real BMW in this category is long gone and that would be the old R850GS with the oil cooled boxer engine, drive shaft and truly made in Germany...
@@nickzourb190 I'll be sure to let BMW know that what the customer truly demands is a bike using decades old technology for $20-25k. None of this globalized economy crap, a bike made in Germany by Germans using German materials. I'm sure that'll go over well... They'll sell bucket loads.
I was wishing I hadn't already bought my tuareg when this bike was announced, but in reality, the only thing I really don't like about the tuareg is that it's not attractive and the f900gs fits the design style I like.
Agree in ths styling
So true. The Taureg is awesome, but man is it ugly 😂
Excellent review Ian. Really enjoyed it 😄👍
Thank you so much for this review been waiting for months ! Will watch it after work.
Hope you enjoy it!
I've got a Moto Guzzi V85 TT Adventure. Mostly on-road and some two track. It's decent enough for plugging along dirt roads, and great on the highway. The 23L tank gives me lots of range.
Shaft drive and cruise control are nice. The valves are easy to access, and air cooled means less to go wrong. The air filter is under the under-seat tray, and isn't that bad to access. I love this thing.
If I were to do any sort of serious off-roading, it would be something much smaller and lighter, 350 EXC or some such.
Great review! Had been looking forward to it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
A thoroughly comprehensive report and I always enjoy the hard earned experience you garnish it with. I have the Africa Twin, the first of the throttle by wire and just had a major service at 80,000km and still the valves settings were the same the day it came off the production line. I've had minor problems like needing to replace front fork seals. I've had an Acropovic exhuast from day one and can't see me selling the AT on the horizon just yet. Love it.
Ian, amazing review as always and like the drone footage. My choice would be Aprilia Tuareg 660, thanks for helping me make my final decision.
All the best Ian
Great review as always thanks mate.
Wants to see the review for Africa twin… 1st one seems compromised by suspension issue
Great review! Thanks Ian! If your schedule etc permits, would like your impression on 2024 MG Stelvio
Best comment in a review ever …. “If you can’t find a Starbucks, press this and a German man brings you a coffee”
Nice review, Ian -- lots of relevant detail. Your drone work seems to be improving as well, nicely done!
Also as an aside I enjoyed your podcast interview, with Adventure Motorcycle USA,
I'm excited watching you grow your brand, and I hope it continues in this direction. Stay well!
Thanks, will do!
Nice review. Love the German delivery dig. The drop test is also very helpful.
Good vid thorough test
Great review, so much ADV experience. Who does the lay down /lift test. ? Love the authentic outback test laboratory.
Great video. What amazing scenery!
Great in depth test....well done !
Thank you very much!
Loved the review it was just what I was looking for in the quest for my first ADV bike. I am narrowing the list and Aprilia is still at the top. I still want to know more about the Africa Twin so I will be on the lookout for your review.
Whatever floats your boat. I’m more than happy with my T7 12,000km of trouble free riding and most likely several hundred thousand more to come. The 900 is definitely the pick of the bmw’s for my sort of riding.
Thanks Ian for this great review of this awesome bike, I’m probably with you since I owned an Africa twin I would go with the new Africa twin because where I live Honda dealer is half an hour away, thanks again. Look forward to the next video.
Thanks for this and the ergonomics coverage I was hoping for! I usually love risers, so this is something for me to think about. I’m hoping to get the enduro package too.
Good honest and relevant , Cheers Ian
I bought a Tiger 900 GT Pro two months ago, for 95% street use and I absolutely love it. The engine paired with all of that nice equipment is phenomenal. One of the best bikes on sale right now.
The BMW is too offroad-focused for me. Nice review!
Just bought the same two days ago! Love it!
Great review! can't wait for the review on the AT 2024, I'm in the market for 1.
Great review thanks! Any Iidea when we will see the CFMOTO 450 MT (Ibex) review?
I have just bought a mid sized ADV to replace my Honda CRF300 and Triumph Scrambler 1200XE as I'm riding off road 50% of the time here in the UK now and the Triumph was to expensive and nice to take off road although it's more than capable but I'm not still very much a newbie riding off road. I had three mid sized ADV's in mind on my short list, Aprilia Tuareg 660, BMW F900 GS Enduro spec and the new YamahaTenere Extreme. Just for context I'm 6' 2" and around 17st so not the smallest bloke. The 660 was way to small although a great bike and should be test ridden if you are going off road, the F900 GS is very nice and rides well but once I specified with the off road extras I need it was over £16k here in the UK so my money has gone on the Yamaha Tenere Extreme which I should have in June. The other element that put me off the F900 GS is the engine is a Chinese supplied and built engine which is not acceptable at that top price point.
The 660 was WAY too small.. How in the world could you ride the crf300? 😀
Great review again, where do you test drive that BMW looks great country?
Waiting for your Himalayan 450 review
The long term reliability and service costs to me are very important especially with something designed to go off-road. The last thing I want is to be in the middle of nowhere with a snapped camshaft(ktm) and why I avoid what might be great bikes to ride but bad and expensive to own and maintain. It's hard to judge on an almost completely new bike but BMW's do seem to have a good reputation compared to some of the competition. That air cleaner is so well thought out and implemented, other companies could definitely learn from this
It's basically the same engine as the 850gs and the f900xr I feel its proved itself to be a good engine.
Dealer service and cost are very important to me, however I am on my second KTM and no regrets at all, even if it fails one day. All these years of great memories riding it are worth it. By all means I don’t want it to leave me stranded, nobody does, but I also don’t want to waste my life on boring bikes. And by the way, before my first KTM - a 1090R - I had a F800GS, and that one gave me more issues, well the 1090R ownership was actually flawless, not a single issue ever.
Excellent review on the F 900 GS Ian! Your cinematography and presentation skills have taken a big step up over the past while with an end result of stunning visual effects and a thorough professional presentation. One can tell you are enjoying your full time gig. 🙂
I am a returning rider and have spent the last year honing my off road skills on a Honda CRF 300L with an eye towards more BMW training and an eventual move towards a twin cylinder adventure bike. Your reviews are having a positive influence on narrowing my choices. Thank You!
I have a feeling I will end up with a T7 with the main contenders a close second Africa Twin Base, F 900 GS and and the Transalp a distant 4th.
I find the 300L so fun off road I may just keep it and tweak ergonomics and suspension over time while making a budget friendly move on the ADV bike. Your objective reviews are ALWAYS appreciated! Cheers!
thank you!
I just want to congratulate you on your camera work, the clarity out in the desert was the best I have seen! 👍
Wow, thank you!
You are always very thoughtful and in sight. All the good and bad points of any particular bike with no type of biased which is why I really like watching your channel. I also agree 100% with you if I was in the market. The Africa twin would be my first choice. The only thing about it is that I'm six one With a thirty two inch inseam and that bike is even a little bit tall for me😊
Love your channel ! when you say best GS are you also including the boxer engine ones ? I wonder if BMW is already working on electric GS? Thanks
Easy. 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro.
Best adventure bike on the market with true pedigree and character plus all the tech and usability for on and off road as you need. 💪🤙💥
Nice review as always....I do miss my 23' 890 R....the lower center of gravity on the KTM is pretty solid...but this new one on the 900 is pretty impressive but higher center of gravity and the gas tank could have been a half gallon more....excellent job!!!
The cinematic drone shots in this one are great. Beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed it
As a former f800gs owner and current f900gs I couldnt be happier.
Ive tested them all ducati, ktm, triumph...f900gs was for me the ONE.
Great video!
I think so.. After I sat on and test ride a 900GS I felt in love... over my former Desertx , F900 is genius.
I almost got the F900GS, but went with the Husky Norden 901 Expedition. The low fuel range of the 900GS was one of the biggest issues for me. Cheers
I made the exact same choice, hope you're loving the Husky!
nice work bro with bmw , I am fan from eu long time keep up good work
Do the indicators on BMW bikes work? Most BMW cars seem to have faulty ones....
Rick, I know you had the same bike as me for years, but I lift my f800gs facing the bike with my chest over the seat and then just push into the bike and it pops right up, no sweat. Maybe it's my size, but I find the way these gs non-boxers sit makes them really difficult to lift with my back to the bike. They just lay too low and the weight is up high. I'm only 5'7" and it's difficult to get the leverage. I've tried all combos, and for me, that is the best one. Had the Triumph and loved it, but I'm really interested in your Africa Twin review. Will you be doing one on the DCT? I'm 66 and am really thinking about the DCT as I don't do as much off road anymore. Your reviews are really excellent. Thanks!
I was looking at the f900gs and the desert x rally. You hit two points that are significant. First is the starbucks button, i love my vanilla lattes. Second is the air filter. Its such a chore on the ducati vs the f900gs. Thanks for putting this together for the adv community. Amazing review as usual.
thanks!
Watched with interest, does the gearbox still have the clunky feel of the 850. What is the throttle mapping like, slow speed town ride vs full Enduro
Love you, IAN!!! Once I outgrow my amazing 310GS, this will be my bike. Cheeeers from Bulgaria.
Go for it!
Excellent video. As for dealing in suspension, maybe you could have put a rip tie around the fork to see how much it was compressing, that would have helped you dial into fuller movement, not too much, to try to get it to be more plush? It’s so difficult without knowing how much the fork Actuates compresses, then you can just dial in rebound? Super super review, you are the best in the business. Thumbs up
Already bought a bike!!! Still watching big rock moto bike reviews. As always great videos ian thanks!!!
Glad you like them!
Love them although my wife hates them and doesn’t know it cause I’m always switching up bikes now 😂
Excellent review as usual ! A pleasure to watch your reviews :-) Beautiful bike indeed but too expensive for me. Will you by any chance in the future review the new Himalayan 450 ? Thank's
Yes, as soon as they arrive into the US
Great video thank you! What’s expected for the 2025 model? I won’t be ready to buy for about a year.
Ian how are those Karoo 4’s in the canyon corners vs the Motoz Rallze or Anakee Wilds? I know they all do great off road but was curious about your thoughts on the on road cornering.
Just traded my 850GS for a 900GS. Really enjoyed the improvements on the bike.
Great review! I'm interested to see if the new Africa Twin can dethrone the Taureg as your top pick.
Thank you for this video!
I would be interesting to compare it at some point with voge ds 900
6’6” I bought my gsa with risers and love them
Another good video Ian. I have very similar thoughts.Tom
Great review Ian. I struggle (literally) with the weight of these bikes which are all pretty similar. The fuel range is poor for an “adventure bike”, doubtless in the quest to keep “wet” weight down. I’m riding a KTM 690 Enduro on the TAT and DBR. So far we are on day 5, around 185 miles per day and increasing the off-road proportion. 18 days to go and a 4,200 mile total distance. It’s “adventurised” with a Nomad tower, Rade Garage range extender, a Seat Concepts seat, Kineo tubeless wheels plus a lot of other bits and pieces. My point: it’s light, first and foremost. It’s excellent on the road with 50:50 tyres. Off-road it’s very competent and capable. My fuel economy is incredible. Initially over 66 mpg with 50% off-road still over 62 mpg (US gallons). I’m keeping up with my Tiger 900 riding buddy, incidentally. My overall fuel range is 280 miles with 30 on reserve. All it needs is better vibration damping on the handlebars (still not bad by any measure) and, perhaps, a little more seat padding. I’m only 5’8” but with a lowering link is perfectly manageable. Soft luggage completes the package.
My point: light, capable, amazing fuel range and way cheaper than the competition.
this is the video I have been waiting. I got my f 900 gs 2 months ago, from the first batch in my country(Turkey). I got the enduro pro package one which is the fullest here with the suspensions and cruise control, keyless etc.
I just passed 2000kms on that beast and I still can't say I ride this bike comfortably. I'm ~170cm tall and 100+kg heavy (yes I'm fat :) Unfortunately I couldn't get the low seat option because of the stock problems here, so I got it trimmed some where here and my previous bike was ktm 390 adv so I'm kinda used to tall bikes. The problem is not the height, it's the weight and the price of it. It's so heavy to ride in traffic and in city. And it's so expensive to have kind of a reckless mindset in offroad event I got the original engine guards.
To be honest I like going offroad but I use the bike daily for commuting and getting around in a big city (I live in Istanbul). So I'm mainly onroad.
I gotta say I bought this bike because of the brand , performance and the looks. It's just gorgeous, the passion package.
So now I'm seriously considering look back into Triumph Tiger Rally Pro or Aprilla Tuareg 660. Because I see that I need a bike with proper removable luggage options, kinda light and also offroad capable.
cheers ✌
I just tried the 390 Adv, 450 Himalayan, Vstrom 650, CFMoto 450MT, Versus 300X and just because it was there... a Vstrom 250.
And what the hell, I had the most fun on the little 250! It's tall, but super light and narrow, perfect for on-road commutes. I did not think I would like that more than the 450 MT.
So I feel you, heavy tall bikes are great, until you have to commute on them as a modest heighted person that I am too.
sell it to me mate.. I loved it. I'm in Istanbul too
Another great review Ian! You never mentioned the brakes at all - are they as good as the more expensive Brembos like the Ducati, Tiger, etc have? I also wondered whether you have thought of getting prices for all your test bikes on parts that are easily damaged. - clutch and brake levers, mirrors, exhaust, etc. This might be useful for your followers to understand some of the drawbacks of certain models. Thanks!
Good ideas. The brakes are below average. I forgot to include that.
Great video Ian, reminded me of Itchy boots 😍.
Almost bought the GS, and changed my mind and bought the Aprilia, which I absolutely love.
Good choice!
Do you get warm feet 😂
@@benniewenniger2075 I feel like the heat issue is blown out of proportion. If I have boots on I don't feel the heat. My canam outlander 4 wheeler is way worse and nobody on atv forums complain. I had a 2004 r1 that heated the seat and frame between my legs that was also way more unpleasant than the tuareg.
Honestly, I cannot find a compelling reason to pick this bike (or the competitors you list) over a Tuareg. I can fully farkle a Tuareg with custom everything and ship it to South America, for less. After you get to 80ish hp, I will not (as a 62 year old average at best rider) be able to use more power.
Also, as an aside, how did we get to a place where a freaking liter bike was "middleweight"? To me, 500-700cc and under 450# is middleweight. If you disagree, pick up a 500# bike 6 times after being out in the bush for 6 hours...
I recently made this choice and went with the Ducati Desert C. Stoked 🤘
For me this Norden 901 Expedition, is amazing :)
Excellent review mate. Great dealer network and 5 year warranty here in Australia had me sold. Fuel range is an issue on most bikes out here, bladders are cheap and easy. What tire pressures did you settle on?
28 front 32 rear
I have been watching your videos for about 6 months now. For 2024, I am going with the Honda Africa Twin base model, non-DCT. Like you said, great updates for 2024 with the tubeless tires, adjustable windscreen, and 5.5 gallon fuel tank. I plan to do about 70% street and 30% dirt. Additionally, i am going to get a 2024 CF450 Motto MT (Ibex)....plan on riding 60% dirt and 40% on road with this one....that being said, i can't wait to see your videos and reviews on both of these models. I looked hard at the BMW F900 in all black but your video helped me decide to get the Africa Twin instead. The windbuffeting, fuel range, and luggage options caused me to shy away from the BMW. More than that, however, had to do with the exceptionally poor customer service at my BMW dealership in Colorado Springs. I actually submitted an online purchase order request for the BMW F900 on two occasions and that dealerships failed to contact me both times.
thanks for sharing!
Best MC review channel on the tube!
thanks
T7 with a 5000 dollar purse to make it perfect.
And have some $$$ for a nice trip
Great review...lack of range is a deal breaker for the southwest.
You mentioned using the Zumo XT2 and I was wondering if you've put out any videos reviewing GPS units? I'm planning on doing some BDR routes in the near future and have been trying to figure out the best device for my budget (around $400).
Very soon
What's so great about the Aprillia?
What kinds of exercises do you do to keep your self fit?
BMW needs to bring back a big single or make a 21" wheel bike with the 400cc engine. 900cc twins are still too big and heavy.
As a 2015 F800gs owner, is there any chance you can go more in depth or do an actual comparison between the old and new? As I am still finding hard to find a solid reason to upgrade my F800gs.
Another great review. I think if I had $20k to spend on an ADV bike I would look into finding a used Tiger 1200 for around $10k for longer distance touring bike and get a left over 23 Aprilla 660 for off road, I have been seeing them for around $10k. But for now I will stick to my 2020 Africa Twin but I do wish the suspension was better on it.
Since having spinal cord surgery that messed up my legs I am having a little trouble with the height and weight of the AT for off road BDR style riding which is what got me looking at the 660
Im in love with my 300l for the little tracks that i love so much but i sometimes look at something bigger, comfier for longer travels. The Triumph is a looker and i also love the look of the suzukis v-stroms allthough touareg seems like the most logical answer
How’s that compared to the tiger 900 rally?
Great bike, just got the same.
The review we all were waiting for😎. Thanks, Ian, for great and deep review 👌🏻 as I am in the crossroads to choose the midsize direction onwards, this is what I was waiting for.
Here in EU, at least in our small and proud Latvia, BMW offers 5 year warranty. Seems nobody can beat that.
For the looks it is Tenere or Desert X. T7 is past, but for muddy, technical terrain with DesertX I am afraid to hit that fuel tank. I cannot understand how they have made it like this as Adventure bike, including air filter fitment 🤷🏼♂️.
Regarding KTM / Husky I am affraid for all the possible reliability issues … BMW seems to be that sweet spot… Somehow I ca not live with Tuareg 660 front design 🤷🏼♂️
I’d have to go with the Triumph 900!
@BigRockMoto Great review. If you would need a bike for a 50 / 50 application and you would only have 2 alternatives…. Would you go for the BMW 900 GS or the 2023 KTM 890 R ? I do own a R1250 GSA for traveling and looking for something that is more off road capable.
the ktm performs better but the bmw might be more reliable... tough choice
KTM 890 Adv R ... NO doubts about it! best performance suspension, best performance motor, best performance weight distribution and crash protection from scratch without adding silly crash bars. the 900GS looks quite vulnerable to me and suspension not worth the money.
Yea, you might as well have the extra gas!! :)
Just need extra money to spend on 7/890 camshafts
Here is Oz, the 900 GS are selling around $26,500 AUD on road. Most are advertised as demos to allow drop in RRP. The go to comparison for me would be 2024 F900 GS Enduro pack plus the Dynamic pack compared with 2023/4 Nordern 901 Expedition. The Nordens brand new can be had for a little less money but as demos you would save around $3,000 AUD. Leaving price aside, the specifications are very similar so for me it would come down to riding the bikes in all conditions. With the design of the Norden I would expect it to win off road and be equal or slightly under the BMW on the highway. I have a 901 and find it hard to fault. Both are good looking. I have BMW brand loyalty and maybe that would swing me along with a possible improved long term resale value.
Tiger 900 gt pro. Bought a tiger 800 to see if I like it. For my riding style it’s perfect, happy with the looks, sound and feel. Planing to upgrade to the 900
Bar risers seem to work for Pol Tarres... Check out his T7 set-up.