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R 800gs
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Heard BMW is coming up with a new R800GS (and a 450 as well). I am planning to get a 1200GS for my RTW but it being too big and heavy for my size (i'm 5'7"), I wonder if the 800GS is not just a rumour.
Does anyone have any reliable information on this?
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Originally Posted by Norman Rahman
Hi all,
Heard BMW is coming up with a new R800GS (and a 450 as well). I am planning to get a 1200GS for my RTW but it being too big and heavy for my size (i'm 5'7"), I wonder if the 800GS is not just a rumour.
Does anyone have any reliable information on this?
Thanks,
Norman
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If there's a new 800GS, it will be an F800, based on the F800S/ST. I think it's at least a year away.
At 5'7", you're not too short for an R1200GS at all. Take one for a test ride & try it.
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At 5'7", you're not too short for an R1200GS at all. Take one for a test ride & try it.
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Hi Steve,
Thanks for the words of encouragement . I've been on an 1150GS and it was ok riding on asphalt road. My main concern is the weight issue of the 1200, having to ride deserts and all that: Falling on these 'roads' is inevitable but having to pick it up out of the sand could be really tiring as I am not as strong as I used to be .
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Pegaso
Hi Norman,
I saw in your profile you have a Aprillia Pegaso now.
Why don't you use that bike?
It is almost the same as a BMW F650 an lots of people toured the world on it.
Get some off-road improvements, panniers and a tankbag and go!
That will save you lots of money that you can use for your trip.
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Hi Norman,
I saw in your profile you have a Aprillia Pegaso now.
Why don't you use that bike?
It is almost the same as a BMW F650 an lots of people toured the world on it.
Get some off-road improvements, panniers and a tankbag and go!
That will save you lots of money that you can use for your trip.
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Hi Jan,
Thanks for your suggestion. The Pegaso's been great! Taller seat than the F650 but I think it has seen its' best days. Been to hell and back if you know what I mean.
BUT; it's still running good though. Only 49000km on the clock. And I won't dismiss the possibility of using it for this trip. (another 50,000km?) And save lots of money too, like you said.
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Hi Norman,
Where did you hear about a BMW 450?
Any more information?
Thanks.
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Hi Norman,
Where did you hear about a BMW 450?
Any more information?
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Hi Ian,
The 450GS (and the 800) was mentioned in one of the BMW egroups I am subscribed to. No, I do not have any further information regarding them and at this point I guess it is just a rumour after all.
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the head of bmw motorcycles has confirmed that they are working on an f800 gs using the new 800 parallel twin engine . i have heard that bmw might be unveiling something new in march .
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Seen it, Can't find it on the internet!
I realize I'm replying to an old thread but still...
I saw a R800GS in the parkinglot at work so I know it exists but I can't find any info from BMW or otherwise on the internet. http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...helpsmilie.gif
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