Other Bikes » 2024 BMW F800GS, F900GS and F900GS Adventure models

BMW has just announced that three new models will be introduced into the U.S. during the spring of this year. And the F800GS has returned, although with a 900cc detuned engine. Sounds kind of familiar to me - as an owner of an F650GS with a detuned 800cc engine. They will also be marketing an F900GS and an F900GS Adventure at considerably higher prices. For mostly street riding, the F800GS model sound like a good deal to me: https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-mod...or-usa-44598055

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #2

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it's becoming a crowded sector with lots of mid-range bikes

do you have the revived Honda Transalp?

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In the US, you'll be able to buy the Transalp at $9999 plus S&H fees. The F800GS will likely be similar to the 2023 F750GS, around $13500~14000, when the mandatory premium package is included.

The Honda is likely the better deal

Simple old school solution

https://kaoko.com/product/hnd340/

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #6

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Simple old school solution

https://kaoko.com/product/hnd340/

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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #7

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #6

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Simple old school solution

https://kaoko.com/product/hnd340/

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Kaoko throttle locks are effective, but a bit fiddly and don't adjust for hills automatically as do electronic ones. I had one on an F800GT...it was mandatory, because holding a throttle open is a drag. It worked, but sometimes you need to use the throttle hand to poke an earplug or zip a jacket or adjust a windscreen, etc. and it's a lot more convenient with a push button.

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #8

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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #7

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #6

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Simple old school solution

https://kaoko.com/product/hnd340/

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Kaoko throttle locks are effective, but a bit fiddly and don't adjust for hills automatically as do electronic ones. I had one on an F800GT...it was mandatory, because holding a throttle open is a drag. It worked, but sometimes you need to use the throttle hand to poke an earplug or zip a jacket or adjust a windscreen, etc. and it's a lot more convenient with a push button.

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For decades we rode with only the friction screw.

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #4

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The F800GS will likely be similar to the 2023 F750GS, around $13500~14000, when the mandatory premium package is included.

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I wish BMW would make a 600cc or 750cc RR model. There are more "adventure bikes" out there than there are adventures undertaken by owners of said bikes. A mid-size sportbike made by BMW would seriously get my attention. But it will never happen...

I miss the option, keeping my RS, of the single cylinder 650 bmw. I have ordered the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 as it is the modern version of the Kawaaki KLR or Yamaha XT range.
That Rotax engine could have been developed further and be in that middle ground, mid weight, 40 or 50 bhp output but I doubt at the saleable price it lacked enough potential profit. Better to sell those overloaded extras on two bigger bikes, now 900 & 1300 versions. You can also use the same engines in different variants to cover that development.

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #9

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #8

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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #7

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #6

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Simple old school solution

https://kaoko.com/product/hnd340/

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Kaoko throttle locks are effective, but a bit fiddly and don't adjust for hills automatically as do electronic ones. I had one on an F800GT...it was mandatory, because holding a throttle open is a drag. It worked, but sometimes you need to use the throttle hand to poke an earplug or zip a jacket or adjust a windscreen, etc. and it's a lot more convenient with a push button.

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For decades we rode with only the friction screw.

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And we did the same for a steering damper. Just remember to loosen it when making a high-speed turn.

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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #11

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I wish BMW would make a 600cc or 750cc RR model. There are more "adventure bikes" out there than there are adventures undertaken by owners of said bikes. A mid-size sportbike made by BMW would seriously get my attention. But it will never happen...

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