BMW F800GS Adventure Review

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BMW set out to convert its 800GS into an genuine experience bicycle and on this first displaying have certainly obtained just that. Generally it’s an 800GS with a larger (under seat) container, prolonged body-work and a variety of choices. Think of it as a ‘3/4 edition of the 1200 Adventure’ (even though, at 800cc, it’s actually 2/3) and you should get the concept. Or, to put it another way, a Variety Rover Game as opposed to 1200’s complete Variety Rover. That car has all of the design, accessories and, almost, capability of the larger unique but at a far more cost-effective cost and has shown a millionaire consequently. Exactly the same is real of BMW’s new 800 Adventure: it’s reliable, efficient and more cost-effective. As I said at the beginning: if only they would done it earlier…

Engine

The primary similar double engine and moving framework are the same from the conventional F800GS (which itself has been modified for 2013), being a confirmed 85bhp @ 7500rpm, and 61ft-lb @ 5750rpm balance-shaft prepared device. The thrummy, useful, similar double is exactly as kept in mind from other designs – versatile, realistic, with a fat, efficient mid-range and yet enough curdly personality and top end vim to amuse. There is nothing overwhelming or seeking here.

Ride and Handling
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The drive, though in this guise enclosed by all kinds of Adventure devices, is similarly un-intimidating and efficient yet with enough poise to please. While certainly a contact great and soft, like any off-roader, with the advantage of ESA and firmed-up front and rear side damping in ‘Sport’ method via a number of dabs of a key, the 800A directs as distinct and yet remains as constant as any trailie has a right to.

Equipment

The 1200 Adventure always provided the impact (usually through optionally available manufacturer accessories, admittedly) of being blinged up with offerings and, to be reliable, the 800 basically had to do the same. BMW has obtained that by smartly providing the 800A in two requirements – the conventional, primary if you like, £9650 Enduro and the posher £10,535 ‘Travel Edition’, which comes with ASC grip management (including Enduro mode), warmed holders, LED driving lighting, on-board pc, center take a position and optionally available of-road car tyres. 

Quality and Reliability
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Difficult to be too judgmental at this level, but on first opinions, great quality seems up to the regular, great BMW conventional while with regards to stability, with the engine and framework being the same, confirmed 800GS products, there seems little purpose to fear.

Value

Just shy of £10K for the primary edition is not exactly inexpensive, but does provide an access into the real ‘Adventure’ section for a complete £3K less than its 1200cc larger sibling. The one to go for, though, is the Journey Package which is bristling with all the game design offerings you would anticipate – for nearly £2K less than even a primary 1200.

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