Finally an honest 800gs owner admitt the 650 is better!
But I didn't say it was better
Help......I cant decide
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But I didn't say it was better
Blind Lemon Ade
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..and the thing is, the 650 twin is really an 800 anyway, so there's no loss in the trouser-snake department for those who equate cc's to inches...
Stop Stop
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the 650 is a great bike, but the 800 is a great bike, and looks like a f**king awesome bike that turns heads...
I also agree, ego plays a massive part in your choice...
I also agree, ego plays a massive part in your choice...
I can't believe you get 48 out of a 650 single? Mine did way more than that. My 800 varies between 48 and 56, usually around 52, and I'm not exactly light on the throttle. The only reason I changed my 650 was because I ended up thrashing it everywhere.
SERVDAVE
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Well i have now been the other side of the fence!! I can't beleive the difference in performance/ smoothness. The difference is incredible. So after taking the 650 out i went onto the 800 and although very similar i was slightly disapointed by it i must say. The 650 was silky smooth even at 90 but at 100 (on a private road)!! there was some slight vibration. Now the 800 was ver similar but the vibes started at about 80 which supprised me. Have any 800 riders any experience at 80+ with vibes or was it just that particular bike.
Appart from that i loved them both and will almost certainly be changing to one or the other very soon!!
Cheers for all the advice so far.
Appart from that i loved them both and will almost certainly be changing to one or the other very soon!!
Cheers for all the advice so far.
It was implied!
For everyday riding the 650 is nicer to ride for sure, but for me, for long distance touring, good roads, bad roads and no roads the 800 rules supreme I'm afraid
Stop Stop
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Over 80 on my 800 and over 100 (on the same private road) with no shakes what so ever. It was smoother than my 650 at the speed.
Good luck
Good luck
SERVDAVE
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For everyday riding the 650 is nicer to ride for sure, but for me, for long distance touring, good roads, bad roads and no roads the 800 rules supreme I'm afraid
Ha ha, you've always got an answer!
Your right though, its very much whats right for you! My 650gs is fine for me, does all of the above no problems! Good luck with whatever you end up buying kendo, there both great bikes!
think i have pretty much sold myself on the 800. Now to find the best bike for my money
Dean
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think i have pretty much sold myself on the 800. Now to find the best bike for my money
Yes I think your mind is made up now your doomed
its a great Bike 
Best for your money should be here (the reason is many have bitts on that dealers may remove and your going to want bitts, also you would generaly have threads here about the bike
all cherished ) you will see cheaper ones but minus the bitts
I think with most F800gs's Im right in saying the main thing they have that the f650 does not have is the "switch" you can just flick it on when ever you like you may be passing a shop window (like Debenhams) and you can give it a flick, maybe when you passing a F650GStwin (unless we loose you on the twisties of course) some leave it on all the time.
But whatever you do use it and have Fun
good luck with your purchase
and ride safe
Yes I think your mind is made up now your doomed
Best for your money should be here (the reason is many have bitts on that dealers may remove and your going to want bitts, also you would generaly have threads here about the bike
I think with most F800gs's Im right in saying the main thing they have that the f650 does not have is the "switch" you can just flick it on when ever you like you may be passing a shop window (like Debenhams) and you can give it a flick, maybe when you passing a F650GStwin (unless we loose you on the twisties of course) some leave it on all the time.
But whatever you do use it and have Fun
good luck with your purchase
I could go for a 650 but i have a feeling i will always be thinking i wish i had bought an 800. Also the 800 will be more usefull for my weekend fun:-
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