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F800 BMW is that the prefect upgraded GS ?

Started by The Buddha, March 23, 2009, 07:18:56 AM

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The Buddha

March 23, 2009, 07:18:56 AM
Aluminum frame, SSSA, belt drive, and 800CC parallel twin.
Maybe the souped up GS has been made, and its a BMW.
FI, water cooling, 4 valves /cyl etc etc etc.
Cool.
Buddha.
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5thAve

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March 23, 2009, 09:23:12 AM
The thing is so damned perfectly engineered that it has no character to it. Really. I dunno. What do you want? Character, or perfection?  :angel:
Cycle Canada just wrapped up their long-term test of F650GS (same 800cc engine detuned to 50ish hp). Their comments basically "great bike, no fun".

Long live the GS.
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GS500EM currently undergoing major open-heart surgery.
Coming eventually: 541cc with 78mm Wiseco pistons; K&N Lunchbox; Vance & Hines; 40 pilot / 147.5 main jets; Progressive fork springs; 15W fork oil; Katana 750 shock

VFR750FM beautifully stock.
XV750 Virago 1981 - sold
XL185s 1984 - sold

ohgood

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March 23, 2009, 04:14:00 PM
what's the price of admission though ?


tt_four: "and believe me, BMW motorcycles are 50% metal, rubber and plastic, and 50% useless
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