F800GS & alternatives - SV650.org

sauluk · 22-09-13, 11:35 AM

I'm looking at buying a second bike for my commute, I'd love an R1200GS but they've held their value too well, I stepped down to an f800/f650gs but again still a bit steep for what they are.

I don't really want to spend >£3k and I'd like something upright with hand guards and a good screen to keep the cold off on the motorway. ABS would be great but may not be any good for my budget.

What you reckon??

NTECUK · 22-09-13, 01:55 PM

Does it have to be an adventure style bike ???
The V Strom are road biasd and cheap
Use an 650 SV detuned lump.
Or theres the TL1000 engined alternative.(its de tuned so dont let the TL widow maker reputation put you off).

sauluk · 22-09-13, 03:07 PM

As good as I'm sure they are I'm a bit of a tart and think they're too ugly whereas I actually like the look of adventure style bikes. I did see a Yam XT I liked the look of once but when I looked them up I couldn't find the variant that I saw!

Matt-EUC · 22-09-13, 04:47 PM

Buy a V-Strom. Problem solved.

DJ123 · 22-09-13, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sauluk

As good as I'm sure they are I'm a bit of a tart and think they're too ugly whereas I actually like the look of adventure style bikes. I did see a Yam XT I liked the look of once but when I looked them up I couldn't find the variant that I saw!

Was it the Xt660 Tenere or the XT1200Z?

sauluk · 22-09-13, 09:54 PM

Think it was just an XT660X with a big screen and handguards

NTECUK · 22-09-13, 10:01 PM

Aprilia PEGASO 650 ??

22-09-13, 10:09 PM

BMW k75? Real lazy triple engine, shaft drive, heated grips and hand guards as standard on some models and really well built. Oh and some models have abs front and rear with brembo brake calipers so a lot less prone to seizing up with all the road salt. A good example can be had for 1500 easy enough.

Matt-EUC · 22-09-13, 10:14 PM

I think he's after something from the last decade. No offence.

NTECUK · 23-09-13, 06:42 AM

Dont get hung up on abs.I have seen a abs bike slide in the dry.

22-09-13, 11:35 AM	#1
sauluk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 697	F800GS & alternatives I'm looking at buying a second bike for my commute, I'd love an R1200GS but they've held their value too well, I stepped down to an f800/f650gs but again still a bit steep for what they are. I don't really want to spend >£3k and I'd like something upright with hand guards and a good screen to keep the cold off on the motorway. ABS would be great but may not be any good for my budget. What you reckon?? __________________ Now: 12 Multistrada 1200 Was: 09 R1200GS Was: 08 CBR600RR Was: Blue SK5 Was: KMX125.. stolen..

22-09-13, 01:55 PM	#2
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: F800GS & alternatives Does it have to be an adventure style bike ??? The V Strom are road biasd and cheap Use an 650 SV detuned lump. Or theres the TL1000 engined alternative.(its de tuned so dont let the TL widow maker reputation put you off). __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues. Last edited by NTECUK; 22-09-13 at 02:12 PM.

22-09-13, 03:07 PM	#3
sauluk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 697	Re: F800GS & alternatives As good as I'm sure they are I'm a bit of a tart and think they're too ugly whereas I actually like the look of adventure style bikes. I did see a Yam XT I liked the look of once but when I looked them up I couldn't find the variant that I saw! __________________ Now: 12 Multistrada 1200 Was: 09 R1200GS Was: 08 CBR600RR Was: Blue SK5 Was: KMX125.. stolen..

22-09-13, 04:47 PM	#4
Matt-EUC Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alton, Hampshire Posts: 1,606	Re: F800GS & alternatives Buy a V-Strom. Problem solved. __________________ Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit - Ad infinitum et ultra White 650 V-Strom -No mods Blue curvy 650 (OMFG I FIXED IT!!!) -200mm Delkevic Stubby.

22-09-13, 09:54 PM	#6
sauluk Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 697	Re: F800GS & alternatives Think it was just an XT660X with a big screen and handguards __________________ Now: 12 Multistrada 1200 Was: 09 R1200GS Was: 08 CBR600RR Was: Blue SK5 Was: KMX125.. stolen..

22-09-13, 10:01 PM	#7
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: F800GS & alternatives Aprilia PEGASO 650 ?? __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

22-09-13, 10:09 PM	#8
Murley. Guest Posts: n/a	Re: F800GS & alternatives BMW k75? Real lazy triple engine, shaft drive, heated grips and hand guards as standard on some models and really well built. Oh and some models have abs front and rear with brembo brake calipers so a lot less prone to seizing up with all the road salt. A good example can be had for 1500 easy enough.

22-09-13, 10:14 PM	#9
Matt-EUC Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alton, Hampshire Posts: 1,606	F800GS & alternatives I think he's after something from the last decade. No offence. __________________ Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit - Ad infinitum et ultra White 650 V-Strom -No mods Blue curvy 650 (OMFG I FIXED IT!!!) -200mm Delkevic Stubby.

23-09-13, 06:42 AM	#10
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: F800GS & alternatives Dont get hung up on abs.I have seen a abs bike slide in the dry. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

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