With the Triumph 800xc out would you still buy an F800gs? - Page 6

Stackator · 08-03-2011, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by XTrooper

Last Wednesday, I test rode a Tiger 1050, Tiger 800XC, and F800GS back to back to back.

Below is the result of my experience with these three machines. :cool:

Nice work! You made the right choice

XTrooper · 08-03-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stackator

Nice work! You made the right choice

Thanks, Stackator! I'm diggin' it!

reinerka · 08-03-2011, 04:01 PM

Using the F800GS for a 57mile one way commute daily (in CA with all the associated benefits) with the added benefit of the Touratech Tank there is no way I would switch to the 800XC.

Going back from ~500+ miles per tank to 200 (and getting gas every day) is not an option any more. The only alternative would be a R1200GSA (oops - I already have that as well).

Reiner

inmate-n00b · 08-05-2011, 11:18 AM

2011 Adventure-Touring Shootout: Triumph Tiger 800XC vs. BMW F800GS [Video] - Motorcycle.com

Motoriley · 08-05-2011, 03:08 PM

Interesting read. To sum it up BMW for off-road, Triumph for on-road with not too much difference between them. For me the slab is just a way to the trails so I guess I would still go F800 but I'm waiting for the new Husky! Rotax powered with a 100 hp and real suspension....hopefully. Of course it will be too tall for me and have a 150 km range. And I guess they could actually update the 800GS one day as well.

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Originally Posted by OMG_WTF

2011 Adventure-Touring Shootout: Triumph Tiger 800XC vs. BMW F800GS [Video] - Motorcycle.com

Gangplank · 08-05-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Motoriley

Interesting read. To sum it up BMW for off-road, Triumph for on-road with not too much difference between them. For me the slab is just a way to the trails so I guess I would still go F800 but I'm waiting for the new Husky! Rotax powered with a 100 hp and real suspension....hopefully. Of course it will be too tall for me and have a 150 km range. And I guess they could actually update the 800GS one day as well.

The husky is a supermoto not dualsport. Its the NUDA

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/827/10...irst-Look.aspx

"An inverted Sachs fork improves on the F800R’s non-adjustable conventional sticks, one of our biggest complaints for that model. The rear shock the high-spec fully-adjustable treatment via Ohlins."

Motoriley · 08-05-2011, 04:32 PM

I'm not interested in the street bike, enduro model coming in November.

Cheers

Riley

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

The husky is a supermoto not dualsport. Its the NUDA

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/827/10...irst-Look.aspx

"An inverted Sachs fork improves on the F800R’s non-adjustable conventional sticks, one of our biggest complaints for that model. The rear shock the high-spec fully-adjustable treatment via Ohlins."

Gangplank · 08-05-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Motoriley

I'm not interested in the street bike, enduro model coming in November.

Cheers

Riley

:???

Motoriley · 08-05-2011, 06:45 PM

Husky is coming out with an enduro model apparently to be unveiled later this year using the same engine as the current super motard model.

http://www.gizmag.com/husqvarna-900c...ng-bike/18620/

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

:???

Gangplank · 08-05-2011, 07:41 PM

Umm... The article I posted is from July. The super moto is the one they are releasing. No clue if a true adventure bike is in the works.

Motoriley · 08-05-2011, 09:01 PM

Apparently more models are in the pipeline.

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

Umm... The article I posted is from July. The super moto is the one they are releasing. No clue if a true adventure bike is in the works.

smm · 08-06-2011, 11:53 AM

While I haven't ridden it, I think that the Tiger is going to be a pretty comparable to the GS. But the headlights always make me think about the gorilla scene at the end of "Trading Places." I'll stick with bill the cat.

GeckoRider · 08-06-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Motoriley

Husky is coming out with an enduro model apparently to be unveiled later this year using the same engine as the current super motard model.

http://www.gizmag.com/husqvarna-900c...ng-bike/18620/

If they can keep the weight down below the F800GS without creating weakness this might be my next ride (after the first couple of years so the bugs are worked out). Can't wait to see what they come up with. Could be the F800GS-ADV model some have whispered about.

Xcountry-Rider · 08-12-2011, 08:52 PM

The F800GS is an awesome bike and all owners should be satisfied with it without dreaming about the Tiger. Just don't ride a Tiger if you already have a F800GS!!

mattsl · 08-12-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Once you put 50,000 or so real Adventure miles on the Tiger, and go where we go on the 800GS, then come talk shit in our forum.
I'm right up the road from you if you'd like to do a real world Adventure bike comparison, I know some good trails or twisties for you to try and follow me on.

Funny how people can't be satisfied to have a nice new motorbike, to live in a country with endless miles on roads to explore, then feel the need to go and talk shit to make themselves feel even better?... Sad.

Uh, read the title of the thread, it asked for an opinion. He gave it and pretty sure he gave the f800 props.

08-03-2011, 04:01 PM	#78
reinerka Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Oddometer: 350	Using the F800GS for a 57mile one way commute daily (in CA with all the associated benefits) with the added benefit of the Touratech Tank there is no way I would switch to the 800XC. Going back from ~500+ miles per tank to 200 (and getting gas every day) is not an option any more. The only alternative would be a R1200GSA (oops - I already have that as well). Reiner __________________ ---------------------------------------- '09 R1200GSA '09 F800GS '05 KLR650

08-05-2011, 07:41 PM	#85
Gangplank Advenchaintourer Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Reno/Tahoe NV 89509 Oddometer: 1,993	Umm... The article I posted is from July. The super moto is the one they are releasing. No clue if a true adventure bike is in the works. __________________ Shiver'd Fork Conversion Elka Suspension Group Buy Precision Trackdays Reno NV

08-12-2011, 08:52 PM	#89
Xcountry-Rider Banned Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Pine Valley, California (San Diego County) Oddometer: 912	Fine Bike The F800GS is an awesome bike and all owners should be satisfied with it without dreaming about the Tiger. Just don't ride a Tiger if you already have a F800GS!!

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08-05-2011, 11:18 AM	#79
inmate-n00b Ciao, Marco Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 1,006	2011 Adventure-Touring Shootout: Triumph Tiger 800XC vs. BMW F800GS [Video] - Motorcycle.com

08-06-2011, 11:53 AM	#87
smm Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: San Francisco Oddometer: 68	While I haven't ridden it, I think that the Tiger is going to be a pretty comparable to the GS. But the headlights always make me think about the gorilla scene at the end of "Trading Places." I'll stick with bill the cat.