Hi Henryuk, I was just thinking the same thing:confused1: there a many good road bikes that would do this job cheaper and just as reliable with fun factor
at's, drz's etc even the old KLE500 i use one (07)for commuting etc and does every thing the g650 does and more, ...cheaper
Lot's to think about....
TDMalcolm

I might be wrong but it seems like you are ignoring the very real practical shortcomings of this bike because you like the way it looks. Appearance is the worst possible reason to choose an overlander. Just my tuppence-worth!

Matt

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*Disclaimer* - I am not saying my bike is better than your bike. I am not saying my way is better than your way. I am not mocking your religion/politics/other belief system. When reading my post imagine me sitting behind a frothing pint of ale, smiling and offering you a bag of peanuts. This is the sentiment in which my post is made. Please accept it as such!

ok, to cut through the rubbish I have both bikes. I had the 800 first and yeah it's great but it isn't as good off road as the Country, it is a lot more money on the second hand market and it's a tourer with a lousy touring seat. I had my 800 stolen and bought the country as a prop to run about on while I decided what to do but I have another 800 in the garage as well as a Yam-powered 660 Aprilia. I only ever ride the Country now. It's quick enough, even 2 up and handles anything you throw at it. It's more reliable than the 800, it's easier to work on, cheaper to keep on the road and built on proven technology. It's cheaper to run as well and doesn't have an overly complex wiring system so adding accessories is easier. Doing so doesn't stress the battery.
The 800 is a great bike to have but it's a toy, it's not the real thing and people buying them are sucked into the pretty colours and better performance while the G650 continues to be the real thing. That's my impression and I own and ride both. My pillion prefers the 800 as it's a bit quicker but is safer and happier on the X over any distance. She's not a biker at heart and buys into the marketing. My second 800 is going to ebay and the payout on the stolen one is going in the bank. I don't need an 800, nobody does. The question is, do you want one... have they made you want one?