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« on: November 08, 2011, 11:33:44 AM »
bold new radiator cowls! really?!:
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2011/11/2012-bmw-f800r-now-less-ugly/

the rumor was that there might be a styling refresh for 2012... does this count? one thing's for certain... bmw will go under now that they've added "pods"  Bigsmile
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« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2011, 12:00:18 PM »
Well, the radiator ends were pretty ugly before.  I'd say it's an improvement, albeit a very small one.  
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« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2011, 02:06:09 PM »
I think it's cute! This looks like it could be a wonderful commuter bike, at 9,950 MSRP there are worse options out there.
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« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2011, 02:15:44 PM »
If it's got engine response and any ride/braking/handling like the current F800ST it will be a superb little bike.

A bit "naked" for my liking, but, there's always ways around that.
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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2011, 07:20:14 PM »
Ugh, there is no way I could drop 10 large on this with so many better options out there.  Stylistically, this one is just a miss.
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« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2011, 06:38:21 AM »
i should clarify... i like this bike, a lot. it just seems to me that bmw's designers are getting confused about what it should be. the f800s and st are both nice looking bikes, and the r is the functional/practical naked that isn't too concerned about looking good... stuff is where it needs to be and it works without all the extra body panels. i like the minimalist, industrial look, but adding more to it in an attempt to cheaply restyle it brings to my mind pigs and lipstick and such.

9,950 msrp? i hadn't heard a price for the 2012 yet, and if accurate, it's a great price for a bike with (now) standard abs.
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« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2011, 07:36:53 AM »
Here's my review of the F800R I got to put a long day's worth of riding on:

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,60258.msg1392811.html#msg1392811

I enjoyed the bike quite a bit.  I prefer the aesthetics of the older model, but I guess the new one is acceptable.
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« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2012, 08:05:35 PM »
I'd take it, since I can't find a K1200R ala Resident Evil.
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« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2012, 08:16:59 PM »
I test drove this bike this past weekend and i am so out. i liked nothing about this bike.
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« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2012, 04:31:41 AM »
Quote from: Moto Morphin Power Ranger on January 15, 2012, 08:16:59 PM

I test drove this bike this past weekend and i am so out. i liked nothing about this bike.


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« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2012, 07:48:57 AM »
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« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2012, 08:34:19 PM »
It felt like it had no power, I was constantly reaching and shifting to keep up to a normal riding speed. The rear suspension was very soft at one point at the start of the test i was stopped going up hill and when i hit it the she sat down and i felt i was going to fall off. Lol scared the crap out of my self. I am sure that was the setting. it felt very narrow at the seat and it felt funny to me.
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« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2012, 01:38:21 PM »
If you care, SportRider rated it dead last behind a Yam FZ8, Duc Monster 1100 and Triumph STR

Poor suspension, really buzzy motor, high price, low power etc etc etc
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« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2012, 02:30:14 PM »
Quote from: atadaskew on January 18, 2012, 01:38:21 PM
If you care, SportRider rated it dead last behind a Yam FZ8, Duc Monster 1100 and Triumph STR

Poor suspension, really buzzy motor, high price, low power etc etc etc

This repeated bad press on the F800R surprises me as I don't recall so many faults listed on the other F800 models - the GS's, S, and ST.  I have read repeated issues on the F800GS suspension, but not buzziness and low power.  Maybe I just have not read enough reviews on those other F800 models.
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« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2012, 03:03:20 PM »
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_1110_2011_naked_bike_comparison/index.html
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« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2012, 08:15:01 PM »
Quote from: slowduc on November 08, 2011, 11:33:44 AM

bold new radiator cowls! really?!:
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2011/11/2012-bmw-f800r-now-less-ugly/

the rumor was that there might be a styling refresh for 2012... does this count? one thing's for certain... bmw will go under now that they've added "pods"  Bigsmile

i understand some of the options (abs?) on the '11 (what i have), come standard on the '12.

happy '11 owner - it's the ideal bike for me, but ymmv,
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« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2012, 12:52:14 PM »
Quote from: Rincewind on January 18, 2012, 02:30:14 PM

This repeated bad press on the F800R surprises me as I don't recall so many faults listed on the other F800 models - the GS's, S, and ST.  I have read repeated issues on the F800GS suspension, but not buzziness and low power.  Maybe I just have not read enough reviews on those other F800 models.


I had a chance to ride an F800ST and I thought the engine/overall bike/handling was awesome. TONS of power and lots of low/midrange torque. I'd buy an F800ST in a freaking heartbeat.
I felt the bike was difficult to keep at legal speeds. What a blast, great bike.
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