Hi Aubo - that's fantastic. Would you advise ... is there any way we can get a discount on these ? I'm actually considering the F650GS SE ( since I can get 6% off list for a new bike . I think they have many crated up the the uk that need shifting . I would go for a 700 if I could get a similar discount.
How long will it take to delivery ? Did you test ride it ?
Mad accountant ... I agree the difference (F650GS SE , F700GS ) is all down to personal preferences. Hey , the single disc is plenty powerful to lock the wheel (abs permitting ) , so I think the twin disc is largely aesthetics.
Maybe if you were making an Alpine descent, two up with gear , there could be less chance of fade with the better heat absorption qualities of the twin disc 700 ? I prefer the look of the F650GS SE though with the grey frame and longer beak.
The kind folks at Oxford let me spend 2 hours on their demonstrator 1200GS this week. It gas all the goodies and the ASC, electronic suspension adjustment is simply incredible. you can feel the difference between sport/norm/comfort!
However , I didn't come away with "I have to own one " feelings.
If you ride every day I can see how it makes sense, but for occasional use, I know the 800CC bikes cost much less to buy/run. They can deliver similar smiles. The gearbox on the 1200 in particular, well the gear change process put me off buying the bike. It seemed to bang /crash with some force into each gear . As a comparison the F650 GS "snicked" neatly without drama.
I think I'm quite a cautious motorcyclist and I ride just for fun. With young children etc to care for , the "real world " performance of a 71/ 75 HP bike is actually enough for me. I think the only alternative to the F700GS is an F800R . They are better value , since they seem to be unloved by the market and 2012 examples with 1500 miles are available at crazy affordable prices.
(Hi Katy Otter - are you in Ottery st Mary ? ... I know the area well !) Katy the base price does include ABS , I think you have been misled.
I don't know enough to answer the seat height question though .. Sorry !
I'm really interested in the F700 having had the single and then the 650 twin before. I've had some difficulty getting prices - still am really - but apparently the comfort package is not available on the lowered seat height bike as it includes a centre stand. I suggested I could buy the pack and they could just give me the centre stand because I could sell it, the computer won't allow this apparently. As it's much dearer to buy the things separately I felt a little annoyed and decided to get on to BMW Motorrad customer services about it - silly me. I spoke to 'Jill' who said she knew nothing about motorbikes (?) but would ask her colleague and get back to me. She phoned back in 10 minutes to say that her colleague Andrew, knowledgeable about bikes, said - and I quote - 'the comfort package goes with the comfy seat and the low seat isn't a comfy seat obviously so it would be a contradiction in terms' 
Thanks Stuartw, I've only just looked at the board again which is why I hadn't put up prices. My guy said that the cost of ABS had to be added to the basic price making it over£8100 before accessories - he did say he wasn't totally sure. Did you mention the lowering? That's £180 if you didn't.
