The Steed that replaced the SV - SV650.org

DJ123 · 17-06-13, 06:00 AM

After 8 years of having an SV i decided it was time for a change. I want to do more touring and longer trips so decided to get a new bike.
BMW F800ST, 2006/56 with full BMW luggage. I've not had much of a chance to ride it properly yet, but so far it's imense fun

17-06-13, 05:06 PM

Looks very comfy mate and in great nick for the year, im crap with bikes is that a belt drive?

mister c · 17-06-13, 05:34 PM

Nice! I'm turning into a bit of a Beemer fan. I've a feeling that my next purchase will have BMW written on it, very nice

Tomor · 17-06-13, 05:36 PM

Meh, its ok...

Bibio · 17-06-13, 05:57 PM

lovely bike. should munch the miles quite well on one of those.

17-06-13, 06:27 PM

Looks nice.....

DJ123 · 17-06-13, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tactcom7

Looks very comfy mate and in great nick for the year, im crap with bikes is that a belt drive?

It's so comfy-the seat, seating position & suspension. I'm getting a taller screen as i get a bit of wind blast at motorway speeds. It is indeed belt drive so zero maintenance required!

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Originally Posted by mister c

Nice! I'm turning into a bit of a Beemer fan. I've a feeling that my next purchase will have BMW written on it, very nice

I've always liked them and finally taken the plunge. The SV is a great bike, but it built on a budget. This, being a BMW, isn't built to such a small/tight budget and still has great quality and features. Features that are useful/informative and what you want. For instance self cancelling indicators, average MPG, remaining range, gear position indicator etc. Lots of toys, all great and a lush bike. I'd reccommend a ride on one.

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Originally Posted by Bibio

lovely bike. should munch the miles quite well on one of those.

Oh yes, that's the plan! Plenty of touring to be done and plans in the pipeline

17-06-13, 10:21 PM

But it's not an S1000RR... Fallout lied to me.

19-06-13, 03:04 PM

I just checked the insurance for a 57 plate and it's £276 for me; 1 year no claim and held license for only 1 year......that's got to be a great deal!

This makes the bike even more appealing

DJ123 · 19-06-13, 09:35 PM

Oh yes! Mine is cheap too, much cheaper then the SV was. Not to mention the ST is also much better on fuel. On the SV i could get 45MPG on average. With this i am currently getting 58MPG and i'm not hanging around on it.

17-06-13, 06:00 AM	#1
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	The Steed that replaced the SV After 8 years of having an SV i decided it was time for a change. I want to do more touring and longer trips so decided to get a new bike. BMW F800ST, 2006/56 with full BMW luggage. I've not had much of a chance to ride it properly yet, but so far it's imense fun __________________ BMW F800ST

17-06-13, 05:06 PM	#2
tactcom7 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Steed that replaced the SV Looks very comfy mate and in great nick for the year, im crap with bikes is that a belt drive?

17-06-13, 05:34 PM	#3
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,326	Re: The Steed that replaced the SV Nice! I'm turning into a bit of a Beemer fan. I've a feeling that my next purchase will have BMW written on it, very nice

17-06-13, 05:36 PM	#4
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Re: The Steed that replaced the SV Meh, its ok... __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

17-06-13, 05:57 PM	#5
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: The Steed that replaced the SV lovely bike. should munch the miles quite well on one of those.

17-06-13, 06:27 PM	#6
Skybaba Guest Posts: n/a	The Steed that replaced the SV Looks nice.....

17-06-13, 10:21 PM	#8
Matt-EUC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Steed that replaced the SV But it's not an S1000RR... Fallout lied to me.

19-06-13, 03:04 PM	#9
Skybaba Guest Posts: n/a	The Steed that replaced the SV I just checked the insurance for a 57 plate and it's £276 for me; 1 year no claim and held license for only 1 year......that's got to be a great deal! This makes the bike even more appealing

19-06-13, 09:35 PM	#10
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: The Steed that replaced the SV Oh yes! Mine is cheap too, much cheaper then the SV was. Not to mention the ST is also much better on fuel. On the SV i could get 45MPG on average. With this i am currently getting 58MPG and i'm not hanging around on it. __________________ BMW F800ST

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