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The F800R is considered an entry-level, sporty bike with rivals such as the Yamaha FZ6 and the Honda Hornet in its midst. Having said this, the engine is a lot larger – 798cc! So, with this BMW you’ll get a large capacity sports bike with a parallel twin engine, but without a whole lot of intimidation. Many riders have enjoyed riding this bike, saying it is one of the best BMW bikes they’ve ridden.
The bike handles well, feeling precise and responsive to the rider. Around corners, this bike feels stable and solid. The spring preload and damping at the rear work well when braking. It is also a good bike through traffic and around town – you may experience a few niggling vibrations but nothing you can’t get used to.
Overall, this bike is well built and competitively priced for a BMW (usually around £5000.) You won’t lose value in a BMW on the second hand market either. Parts are quite easy to get a hold of. You can also get a lot of optional extras and accessories for this bike, including a tyre pressure monitor, ABS, fly screen, high/low seat options and panniers.
Nice semi upright position and reasonably low seat height making it super comfortable
Ride Quality
Very smooth to ride and easy to filter traffic on
Build Quality & Reliability
Great quality used in all weather condition not much signs of corrosion
Engine Rating
90bhp parallel twin plenty of power and torque bit strange sounding but easy to get used to
Brake Rating
Great Brembo brakes twin disc on front, plenty of stopping power
Running Cost
Engine and exhaust sound is a bit odd but fine once you get used to it
Overall
Pros Comments
Best thing about my BMW is the reliability. Great bike love it would recommend to anyone especially commuters could even tour on it its that comfortable.
Cons Comments
Engine and exhaust sound is a bit odd but fine once you get used to it
Submitted by:
Requesende
Review Date: November 2017
Comfort
Ride Quality
It's a calm rider with a long gear box. Riding in town it's hard to shift over third gear. You don't feel the weight while riding, however, It's a long bike, needs stiffer suspensions for a sportier ride.
Build Quality & Reliability
Never had a problem over the last four years, solid built.
Engine Rating
Powerful enough for road and high way riding, however long gearbox shifts, riding in town resumed to 1st and 2nd gear
Brake Rating
Brakes well for a smooth rider. ABS comes into action very quick on bumpy roads
Running Cost
Quite economical, doesn't spent more than 5lt/100km even during long highway travel
Overall
Pros Comments
Solid, smooth and reliable ride
Cons Comments
She needs a better front suspension for a safer ride
