BMW F800 motorcycle - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

**Louis** · 03-19-2007, 07:31 AM

It's a pretty nice bike.

Here are the F800S and F800ST. A friend of mine will be getting one shortly, I'll post more info when I get it.

Atlas68 · 03-19-2007, 07:33 AM

Nice bikes Lou...My vote is for the full fairing ST.

palanon · 03-19-2007, 07:56 AM

Very nice. I like anything BMW makes. Still do a double take on a BMW without a boxr' engine. Is that chain drive too?

GSF650S · 03-22-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palanon

Is that chain drive too?

No, they are belt driven.

I sat on one at the motorbike show earlier this year. I really liked it.

Tucuma · 06-06-2007, 11:25 AM

tempting, but - I just can't get beyond a serious mistrust of belts. Back at my rider training course, they rolled out a belt driven Harley so illustrate a point they were trying to make. Someone started it up, and - the belt broke.

**intimid8er** · 06-06-2007, 12:34 PM

I read the article in one of the rags last week.

Great bike. But 10K for a "starter" bike as they called it!!???

JmalB · 06-12-2007, 07:42 AM

I would consider it more of an entry level into the BMW "family" bike than a starter bike.

Like the BMW 1 series or Audia A3 cars.

Tokwan · 08-05-2007, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JmalB

I would consider it more of an entry level into the BMW "family" bike than a starter bike.

Like the BMW 1 series or Audia A3 cars.

I sat on one two days ago. The F800S has better looking handle bars whilst the ST have sort of retro looking handle bars. But i don't know whether they matter or not. I was made to undertsand that the F800s are for zipping here and there whilst the ST are for touring. The sitting position confirms that.
I was told that a naked 800cc shud be plodding along anytime now.

hammersfan · 10-24-2007, 09:26 PM

At 85 HP I would not consider the F800 a starter bike the same way that I would not consider the H D Sportster 1200 a starter bike although either one could be used as such.

Adriaan · 11-24-2007, 09:40 PM

I see this BMW as strong competition to the new Triumphs Bonnevilles.
This BMW, I believe is cheaper and probably a better motorcycle all around.
I own a T100, they are not cheap and there are flaws that you probably will not find on the new BMW's.
I'm gonna look at these BMW's. I hear there's a new BMW dealer now in Kelowna BC. They also sell Benelli, Triumphs and Ducati. Saves a trip to Vancouver for me!
I don't classify this BMW as a "starters" motorcycle.

03-19-2007, 07:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,626	BMW F800 motorcycle It's a pretty nice bike. Here are the F800S and F800ST. A friend of mine will be getting one shortly, I'll post more info when I get it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Louis

03-19-2007, 07:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,669	Nice bikes Lou...My vote is for the full fairing ST. __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. Cobra Slashcuts Fender Hugger Wire Rack ISO Grips w/ Throttle Boss Billet Sissybar Carbon Tank Bra Mini Floorboards Heel Toe Shifter

06-06-2007, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 27 44'17.07" N 82 45'20.16" W Sharkbait Posts: 9,104	I read the article in one of the rags last week. Great bike. But 10K for a "starter" bike as they called it!!??? __________________ Song Pick of the Week 07/02 Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown Ever wonder if the Hokey-Pokey is what it's all about? I'm not foul mouthed. I just like to use the eff word. A LOT!

10-24-2007, 09:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,170	At 85 HP I would not consider the F800 a starter bike the same way that I would not consider the H D Sportster 1200 a starter bike although either one could be used as such. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

11-24-2007, 09:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Adriaan Where Am I ? Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Quesnel, BC Canada Posts: 27	I see this BMW as strong competition to the new Triumphs Bonnevilles. This BMW, I believe is cheaper and probably a better motorcycle all around. I own a T100, they are not cheap and there are flaws that you probably will not find on the new BMW's. I'm gonna look at these BMW's. I hear there's a new BMW dealer now in Kelowna BC. They also sell Benelli, Triumphs and Ducati. Saves a trip to Vancouver for me! I don't classify this BMW as a "starters" motorcycle. Last edited by Adriaan; 11-24-2007 at 09:44 PM.

03-19-2007, 07:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,307	Very nice. I like anything BMW makes. Still do a double take on a BMW without a boxr' engine. Is that chain drive too?

06-06-2007, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tucuma Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50T Location: Nanoose Bay BC Posts: 23	tempting, but - I just can't get beyond a serious mistrust of belts. Back at my rider training course, they rolled out a belt driven Harley so illustrate a point they were trying to make. Someone started it up, and - the belt broke.

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