New BMW F800 R

[Travman]

BMW announced a new model today, the F800 R



They also showed this Chris Pfeiffer design version of the F800 R which may be introduced as a real model next year.  I'm not sure why they would show two versions of the bike at the same show.  They second version will undoubtly steal the thunder of the current version. 

[Fresh Pants]

Idunno, I prefer the trellis frame of the non-Pffiefer 800R, similar if not the same as the 800GS.
Then again, I like the 800GS too.

[Triple J]

Both of those bikes are exceedingly boring looking.    People may not like the new Monster design, but at least it stirs some emotion. That thing is like looking at a blank white wall.

I actually like the F800 ST.  What makes this thing an "R"?

[Jarvicious]

It's certainly not the inverted forks.

[Fox]

How boring. If I wanted something that bland I would buy a honda accord.

[Lukey]

Both of those bikes are exceedingly boring looking.    People may not like the new Monster design, but at least it stirs some emotion. That thing is like looking at a blank white wall.

I actually like the F800 ST.  What makes this thing an "R"?

It looks like a last-millenium honda 600 or something!

In their defense, they HAVE made some freaky-looking bikes before and it's nice of them to realize that not all of us have such strong stomachs.

And the "R" is BMW's way of saying, "Unfaired streetbike" like R1150R, K1200R, etc...

[Popeye the Sailor]

It looks like a last-millenium honda 600 or something!

In their defense, they HAVE made some freaky-looking bikes before and it's nice of them to realize that not all of us have such strong stomachs.

And the "R" is BMW's way of saying, "Unfaired streetbike" like R1150R, K1200R, etc...

Yup-I mean-they're trying to mix it up, so let's give 'em that.


Look at the other prototype

[mitt]

Yup-I mean-they're trying to mix it up, so let's give 'em that.


Look at the other prototype

that's kind of cool.

the f800r is like plain yogurt.

mitt

[Howie]

Both of those bikes are exceedingly boring looking.    People may not like the new Monster design, but at least it stirs some emotion. That thing is like looking at a blank white wall.

I actually like the F800 ST.  What makes this thing an "R"?

In this case R means roadster, BMW talk for standard.

[Travman]

Idunno, I prefer the trellis frame of the non-Pffiefer 800R, similar if not the same as the 800GS.
Then again, I like the 800GS too.

I agree the trellis frame version may be a little better looking and I do like the new 800GS, but why show another bike at real F800 R's coming out party. 

[Grampa]

me like

[Travman]

It's certainly not the inverted forks.

The lack of USD forks is the first thing I noticed.  For all I know they may be great handling forks, but they make the bike look down market.  USD forks and better brakes are advantages the Monster has always had over the SV650 and other cheaper bikes.

[Duc Fever]

YAWN....

[Big Troubled Bear]

YAWN....

+1

[supakpow2]

YAW....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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