Bmw f800r

[glade]

Sat on one at the bike show. Very comfortable.
Factory fit heated grips, computer thing, ABS, brembos, acrapovics (on official accessory list) looks well equipped.

Looking at the specs; 87bhp, 86nm torque... Doesn't sound like it'll set the world alight. But is that around double the SV's torque?

The looks are growing on me, I like the leftfield design (like the superduke) and the fact that these will be quite rare.

Wonder if it would be a big enough upgrade from the SV, to justify the cash. Maybe better to go to a litre naked, or SS600 for thrills.

The k1300r is a 173bhp monster so there is no middle ground with BMW either.... Apart from the HP2 Sport 133bhp (but £14500: why wouldn't you get a 1198 or RC8?).

Would be interested to hear your thoughts!

[rictus01]

My brother got an F800 a couple of years ago, ABS very poor and gearbox issues have ment it's been back to the dealers a fair few times, not impressed at all, he won't be getting another when he changes that's for sure.

Cheers Mark.

[ThEGr33k]

Not double the Torque no, 86nm is 63Lbft. SV is about 46Lbft...

[DanAbnormal]

It's a beemer. Nuff said.

Okay, I think you could get a MUCH better bike for your money. I do like the K2100R but other than that I don't much like beemers so my opinion is biased. ;)

[Dangerous Dave]

Looking at the specs; 87bhp, 86nm torque... Doesn't sound like it'll set the world alight. But is that around double the SV's torque?

109.6 bhp with 63ft/Ib, a proper SV that will set the world alight... ;)

[glade]

Not double the Torque no, 86nm is 63Lbft. SV is about 46Lbft...

I was wondering about that after i posted.

I think that the beermer might have been a better bike for me initially, but isn't enough of an upgrade from the SV for my next bike. I'll book a test ride though

£5995 basic price (heated grips, trip computer are £ extras) looks quite reasonable considering my SV cost £5.5k when I bought it.