Is the BMW F800GS an off road car?
An extra 33 pounds of upgrades may be hampering its off-road performance. One of the more exciting models released this year was the BMW F800GS Adventure. The BMW R1200GS “Adventure” models of the past have always offered the promise of improved off-road performance and long distance touring capabilities over the standard models.
How much does the BMW F800GS adventure weigh?
The F800GS Adventure weighs in at 505 pounds (230 kg), which is only 20 pounds (9 kg) less than the R1200GS and virtually the same weight as larger displacement adventure bikes like the KTM 990 Adventure, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and KTM 1190 Adventure.
Which is the best tuning company for BMW F 800 GS?
Aachen-based AC Schnitzer is probably more famous for its BMW car tuning side, but its bike division thanks is catching up thanks to a vast range of aftermarket wheels, exhausts, styling kits and small but helpful additions like mirror extension blocks. Its latest upgrade parts are all geared for the popular F800GS adventure bike.
Is the BMW G310 are GS an offroad tyre?
Frankly, it is a road tyre trying to look like an offroad tyre. My SV 650 on pure road tyres was no worse on dryish tracks. Now that I think of it, the SV did get me to the top of the Sommeiller at a snowy Stella Alpina, but a pillion probably accounted for the rear wheel grip.
An extra 33 pounds of upgrades may be hampering its off-road performance. One of the more exciting models released this year was the BMW F800GS Adventure. The BMW R1200GS “Adventure” models of the past have always offered the promise of improved off-road performance and long distance touring capabilities over the standard models.
The F800GS Adventure weighs in at 505 pounds (230 kg), which is only 20 pounds (9 kg) less than the R1200GS and virtually the same weight as larger displacement adventure bikes like the KTM 990 Adventure, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and KTM 1190 Adventure.
Which is better BMW F800GS or BMW R1200GS?
Most people buy the F800GS because it is lighter, less expensive and more off-road capable than the R1200GS, while still offering good comfort on the highway.