BMW F800GT SE - First Impressions - Orwell Motorcycles
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2022
- Never owned a BMW motorcycle but considered a BMW F800GT a couple of years ago but never got round to trying one. They seemed a good compromise on price and German engineering. The belt drive always made me suspicious but I understand that they are very good now. The last BMW I rode was one of my dads and that was about 45 years ago and I only remember the swing of the bike at tick over as it rocked from side to side. No chance of this bike doing the same. You will have to bare with the early motorway part of the video which has a lot of wind noise. Believe me, it was worse in my helmet.
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You said it, ‘bike for a job.’ I had a BMW R850R. Rode 40k on it, rear wheel bearing collapsed other than that not a problem. BUT never loved it. Came home put it away - never gave it another thought. Unlike my Moto Guzzi’s and other bikes. I’d ride home put them away, give them a pat, then go and get a tea and come back in the garage and commune with them. 😂
Mine a 17 year old f800st....all those years on still brilliant all round bike...
I had a F650CS for afew years. Loved it!
I have the st model and it's an excellent bike and I bought a new replacement belt for about 100 pounds and they last a long time, put a slip on exhaust and it sounds great as the catalytic converter is in the original
Hi TAYM was it just me or did Spider-Man emerge from the back of the transit van at
800gt is one of the best motorcycle ever, 213kg kerb weight with 90NM torque at 5800 rpm even today no one can beat ... rotax engine was masterpiece
I have a 2017 F800GT down in Sydney. I previously had an MT09 but decided to tone it down a bit and include my partner on weekend rides. Very happy with this bike and ya it’s a BMW 😅
The classic wind screen problem.. Not big enough screen and the wind concentrates in the helmet. No screen is better then not long enough.
No. Get a paddington. Simple. Look gorgeous. Sound great. Will be more reliable.
Great review 👍 I've had quite a few BMWs and love the boxer engine especially the new 1250 shift cam if you get the chance pop to Suffolk or Essex BMW and get a test ride on the new R1250RT or one of the GS family just to experience that engine and the quality of a top of the range BM. Just to be totally honest I have a new RT on order 😜👍
Marvellous review 👍
Well, that was a curver. Didn't expect to see you out on that, but very welcome review.
I have a F650CS that uses the belt drive, single-sided swingarm and fuel tank under the seat like this bike. It has a single cylinder engine and is very economical. My bike has an indentation where the traditional fuel tank would be. BMW made accessories that would fit in the space. I have the BMW tank bag and storage box with speakers. Each fits nicely in the area. I suppose it was a form of storage like the NC Hondas have, but more versatile. Anyway, I would prefer the 800 since the 650 is rather small and cramped for me. Since I paid very little for it, and have had no issues with it in the 4500 miles I’ve ridden it, I can’t really complain.
I have the 2008 f800st version down here in Australia , done 86,000klm all over NSW and it has been a great bike , im.5'9" 76 kilo . Got 80,000klm out of the belt before changing but that is only because we think someone reversed into the rear belt sprocket which then made the belt frey . Im going to upgrade to the GT version later.
I think I’m going to miss my compartment but I won’t miss filling her up at the back end and that’s what I don’t like about the GT800 still that doesn’t keep cutting out 🤣🤣🤣 marvellous video TAYM 👍
I’m not sure of the accent, I’m from the Uk and really struggling.
Hello decent review ride nice one 👍👍🙏
Nice - but you need 2 X round clocks ! My fantasy bike is the Yamaha FJR 1300 - can you have a ride on one of those ?
No longer made and dated design but no maintenance belt drive suggests all year motorcycle. In this colour or blue looks nice simple practical bike (in white maybe you might be mistaken for an off duty German police rider!!) Some of these have electronically adjustable suspension I believe....
Two round clocks, one on top of the other - what's that all about? If you ride it in Norfolk, people will probably remove the road signs when they see you coming. It is hard to find belt lube, which puts me off. It can't be a faultless motorbike, they started it! 😁. All bad jokes aside, it seems like a good touring bike. By the way, thank you for commenting on my 3 min video clips. I think that you are the only one who does!