Absolutely !
I think the 800GSA will become a bit of a classic.
The 850GSA is utterly hideous .
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Absolutely !
I think the 800GSA will become a bit of a classic.
The 850GSA is utterly hideous .
Having owned one I agree. Moving the tank above the engine has just ruined the look - it used to be quite slim but now it looks like a 1200GSA. Just as well as it almost costs as much as one!
Why would anybody want this :
When you could have this...
I’m sure the GSA 800 is a great bike.I love my GS800 and nearly got a GSA.
But wtf have they done with the 850 ???? Looks like a fucking jet ski.
I know-let’s stick all the fuel back in a huge tank and then paint the fucker grey.....has anybody actually bought one ???
Davy F
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I was in the local dealers on Thursday last....they had two 850 Adventures on the showroom floor, both with sold signs. I can only presume the buyers were led into the shop by their guide dogs. Compared to the 800 GSA, they’re feking horrible.
Am I the only one here who likes them? JJH
Davy F
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A few more holes in those side panels and it’d make a fantastic cheese grater.....
Spent a day on the new GSA850, due to my GSA1250 not being here yet. Anyway, long story short, I spent the first few hours riding, convincing myself it wasn’t good. By the end of the day, i really liked it, great bike, but I’m glad I didn’t buy one, as the styling for me, is just odd.
It’s a great bike, but it could of been so much better, if they had given it the looks as well. If your not too bothered about a bikes looks, then I recon this bike will be up for so bargain deals, in the near future.
It’s a great bike, but it could of been so much better, if they had given it the looks as well. If your not too bothered about a bikes looks, then I recon this bike will be up for so bargain deals, in the near future.
All in the eye of the beholder but I think it looks great! But how does it ride? That’s what really matters!
Oh! And I love the centre stand with 3 feet! Real sales clincher...
Oh! And I love the centre stand with 3 feet! Real sales clincher...
They damn the bike with feint(faint??) praise and yet don’t even mention that it looks like a bloated whale.....
Didn’t look like they were praising it much! 260Kg for an 850cc parallel twin is a joke. Contrast with a much more powerful 1050cc/125bhp KTM1090 - same tank size but 30-35Kg lighter and a far better bike that was £3K cheaper when it was full price and the last few can be had for £9K. Or a regular AT. I owned and liked the F800GSA but now I’ve seen it in the flesh and seen some reviews, that’s quickly become zero interest.
Total FLOP
I love my F800GS and would gladly own an 800GSA as i like the styling and bigger tank. But this is bloody hideous.
Green Zone
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I owned a 800 gsa and completely loved it. Went to r1200, loved it, but went to the 800. Then.... I saw the 850 adventure and honestly loved the look of it. I stress the adventure, not the standard, which I wouldn't have given up the 800 for. But the 850 adventure really took me visually, then i rode it and ... the rest is history. Love this bike, despite the slightly larger weight...
dubster
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Whatever you're smoking, put me down for a baggie next time.
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