New F800GS and F700GS

[ILMV]

Someone here said a couple days ago about the F800GS not being available in the UK any more, might be because BMW have just released the new range, new style (not just colour) and technical changes.

F700GS is what the 650 was, but now 75bhp, closing the gap to the 800 a tad.

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/new-bmw-f700gs-and-f800gs/20948.html

 

[ILMV]

Increased output and torque in the F 700 GS as compared to predecessor model: 55 kW (75 hp) at 7,300 rpm (F 650 GS: 52 kW [71 hp] at 7,000 rpm).
The latest generation of BMW Motorrad two-channel ABS as standard.Double disc brake system at front - now also for F 700 GS.
Automatic Stability Control ASC (ex works option).
Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA (ex works option).
Rear spring mount can be adjusted via optimised handwheel.
Newly designed body features in a more dynamic, masculine look.
New paint finishes for the F 700 GS: Red apple metallic, Ostra grey metallic matt and Glacier silver metallic.
New paint finishes for the F 800 GS: Kalamata metallic matt, Cordoba blue and Alpine white 3.
New handlebar switch units and brake fluid containers, front.
New handlebar clamp for F 700 GS.
Cockpit with new dial faces for speedometer and engine speed display and an extended range of information.
New windshield for F 700 GS.
Smoke grey turn indicators and smoke grey LED rear light glass covering.
Lowered suspension for F 800 GS (ex works option/special accessory).
Power reduction to 35 kW (48 hp) (ex works option).
Engine map adjustment for regular fuel (RON 91) (ex works option).
Comfort seat now available as an ex works option too.
Case carrier for Vario case now also available as an ex works option.
New centre stand as ex works option.
Comfort package: on-board computer, heated grips, case holder, centre stand (ex works option).
Safety package for F 800 GS: ASC and ESA (ex works option).
Safety package for F 700 GS: ASC, ESA, RDC (ex works option).
LED auxiliary headlight for F 800 GS (special accessory).
Enduro footrests, wide (special accessory).


Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...mw-f700gs-and-f800gs/20948.html#ixzz1zSGG11zB

 

[Mav]

The BMW site is already updated too: http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../bike/enduro/2012/f800gs/f800gs_overview.html

Looks good

 

[ILMV]

Well there you have it, the crappy jap indicator switch is on it... that sucks.

 

[Bury_Dave]

Looks fine - no real differences to my 09 one really.

Shame that as normal, BMW feel they can sell a bike which will need to have lots of 'options' in order to make it a decent all 'round bike. I bet teh screen and seat will be the first things needing to be changed by most folk.

What weight savings and fuel economy improvements will it have i wonder ?

I can't see me selling my 800 for this anytime soon

Why did they feel the need to tilt the photo ? What does that do ?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

F700GS looks the business, like the addition of double discs

 

[Deleted account 210609001]

Weird, the bmw.co.uk motorrad site still has the 650 on it. The .com site linked to above has the 700.

 

[Gonzo]

Why did they feel the need to tilt the photo ? What does that do ?

Fixed for you.

Cracking looking bike. Am now seriously tempted from my current bikeless status.

 

[Bury_Dave]

Thanks Gonzo

I have to be honest, from a purely visual point of view i can't see the changes making someone who didn't like the look of the bike suddenly go buy one

The performance of the 700cc lump would be the deal clincher rather than minute changes in the look.

Dave

 

[Gonzo]

Thanks Gonzo

I have to be honest, from a purely visual point of view i can't see the changes making someone who didn't like the look of the bike suddenly go buy one

The performance of the 700cc lump would be the deal clincher rather than minute changes in the look.

Dave

And I think that's a fair point. I had a 650GS single before my 1200GS and the difference between them was huge.

However with power up to 75bhp on the 700, a lighter bike and a pretty good-looking price, as well as the fact that its a twin, I can stop dreaming about another 1200 with misty eyes and go for the 700. The 800, which as you say won't be much different, never seemed amazing value for money, but then maybe I never looked at it seriously enough.

Just need to check out the seat height now. At 6'2", some bikes feel a tad short-arsed.

 

[mylovelyhorse]

Well there you have it, the crappy jap indicator switch is on it... that sucks.

Agree. Can't abide the single switch things

 

[EggChaser]

Look like you will get the choice of metal or Vario cases

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Looks like it's got a proper centre stand, instead of that curved monstrosity

 

[Dave Ett]

Did they simply change the radiator shroud? Can't really see any other differences?

Fair play, it was a ruddy good first effort anyway!

 

[Nutty]

The F800 looks good

 

[Farmer Palmer]

I like the look of the 'new' 800GS.......Should be all the bike you'd ever need! The F700GS will make life a wee bit easier on www.F650.co.uk aswell

FP.

 

[Farmer Palmer]

The BMW site is already updated too: http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../bike/enduro/2012/f800gs/f800gs_overview.html

Looks good

Looks like Iceland.......!

 

[Bury_Dave]

Looks like it's got a proper centre stand, instead of that curved monstrosity

Still a frickin extra though

Iceland you say ? Where mothers like to shop ?? Shelves look a bit bare !

 

[Adeeelnv]

I think the current models look better.

 

[Blind Lemon Ade]

Yup, new ones look a bit "Multistrada"...

Seems BMW are trying to differentiate between similar models, now the G650GS has put in an appearance... so you have the 650 single, the "700" twin for on-road, and the 800 twin for off-road.

They've realised, too, that "Persons of Reduced Stature" might want an 800 with its off-road bias, so they've added lowered suspension.

And as the "700" twin isn't the low-budget entry-level model any more, they can put twin discs on it, and presumably raise the price a little?