F800GS, Rider's 2009 Motorcycle of the Year

Harry Swan · 05-21-2009, 03:35 PM

Isn't that special? I'm not sure what it really means ... I guess we can feel good about spending all that money. But then their one page announcement gave me a start stating " ... a 21- and 19-inch front/rear spoked wheel combination ..." jolted my memory. Didn't I just yesterday order a 21 and 17 TKC80's???

Fireman · 05-21-2009, 10:11 PM

Hey, yeah! I just got my issue of rider yesterday and was happy to see my bike win the MOTY, because in my estimation that will solidify the bike in the market and prompt even more aftermarket support AND "BMW pride of motherhood", you know, so they don't just discontinue it like they did with the big 1200 naked enduro thing. And I also caught the wheel size typo, which made me wonder, is 19" even an accepted rear wheel size for anything?

Bigem · 05-22-2009, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry Swan

Isn't that special? I'm not sure what it really means ... I guess we can feel good about spending all that money. But then their one page announcement gave me a start stating " ... a 21- and 19-inch front/rear spoked wheel combination ..." jolted my memory. Didn't I just yesterday order a 21 and 17 TKC80's???

19" rears are fitted to most motocross bikes.

"I guess we can feel good about spending all that money"

in relation to what?

I do not consider the bike expensive at all compared to its main competition(R1200GS, 990 Adventure).

Compared to a Japo, its cheaper than a Varadero, and dearer than their smaller and far less capable stuff.

Its only marginally more expensive than a 690R which is a trail bike and would be comparable on price if fitted with a bigger tank etc etc and still be "down" on engine!!

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Harry Swan · 05-22-2009, 08:03 AM

I guess after just ordering the last of my list for upcoming trip, including a rear rack, tail bag, windscreen and TKC's while realizing I sill have to deal with the forks. Well, the price tag starts looks a bit different, but now thanks to Rider Magazine:

We're number one!

panthercity · 05-22-2009, 01:52 PM

I gues Rider didn't know about the heat problem...

Bucko · 05-22-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by panthercity

I gues Rider didn't know about the heat problem...

You'd think they would have noticed that in one of their two road tests on the bike. Must be a cover up

panthercity · 05-22-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucko

You'd think they would have noticed that in one of their two road tests on the bike. Must be a cover up

Anyone count ad space in those two issues???

Bigem · 05-22-2009, 05:09 PM

I have known since day one that the F800GS is the best bike in the world.

Riders have just confirmed it. Magic motorcycle!!

GB · 05-22-2009, 05:22 PM

I have to say I used to think the 1200GS was the best bike I've ever ridden or owned... and now that I also have the 800... I'm not so sure anymore.. the 800 is fantastic overall bike.. great handling, smooooooth.. and a lot of fun!

Rustler · 05-22-2009, 09:35 PM

Nice review of it in the current issue of Adventure Motorcycle.

http://www.dualsportnews.com/

05-21-2009, 03:35 PM	#1
Harry Swan ^OP One more time Joined: Jul 2001 Location: High in the Hollywood Hills Oddometer: 1,073	F800GS, Rider's 2009 Motorcycle of the Year Isn't that special? I'm not sure what it really means ... I guess we can feel good about spending all that money. But then their one page announcement gave me a start stating " ... a 21- and 19-inch front/rear spoked wheel combination ..." jolted my memory. Didn't I just yesterday order a 21 and 17 TKC80's??? __________________ It's not too late

05-21-2009, 10:11 PM	#2
Fireman Shazaam! Joined: Feb 2008 Oddometer: 97	Hey, yeah! I just got my issue of rider yesterday and was happy to see my bike win the MOTY, because in my estimation that will solidify the bike in the market and prompt even more aftermarket support AND "BMW pride of motherhood", you know, so they don't just discontinue it like they did with the big 1200 naked enduro thing. And I also caught the wheel size typo, which made me wonder, is 19" even an accepted rear wheel size for anything? __________________ 2009 F800GS 2006 KLX250 1974 BMW R90/6

05-22-2009, 08:03 AM	#4
Harry Swan ^OP One more time Joined: Jul 2001 Location: High in the Hollywood Hills Oddometer: 1,073	I guess after just ordering the last of my list for upcoming trip, including a rear rack, tail bag, windscreen and TKC's while realizing I sill have to deal with the forks. Well, the price tag starts looks a bit different, but now thanks to Rider Magazine: We're number one! __________________ It's not too late

05-22-2009, 01:52 PM	#5
panthercity Cap'n Crunch Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Oddometer: 481	I gues Rider didn't know about the heat problem... __________________ Bob AMA #162726 LPR #54 `94 BMW R1100RSA `95 BMW R1100RSA `05 R1200ST `06 Triumph "Scrambled"

05-22-2009, 05:09 PM	#8
Bigem Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Qld Oddometer: 2,375	I have known since day one that the F800GS is the best bike in the world. Riders have just confirmed it. Magic motorcycle!! __________________ "I'm a thousand miles from nowhere, Time don't matter to me, Cause I'm a thousand miles from nowhere, And there's no place I'd rather be!!

05-22-2009, 05:22 PM	#9
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,498	I have to say I used to think the 1200GS was the best bike I've ever ridden or owned... and now that I also have the 800... I'm not so sure anymore.. the 800 is fantastic overall bike.. great handling, smooooooth.. and a lot of fun! __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

05-22-2009, 09:35 PM	#10
Rustler Bible Thumper Joined: Apr 2005 Location: So Cal Oddometer: 117	Nice review of it in the current issue of Adventure Motorcycle. http://www.dualsportnews.com/

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