Mollygrubber wrote:Took the plunge today, I now have a nice white F8GS drying off in my garage. This bike breeds so much confidence, even in the wet! I sort of wish I had made this choice before the expensive 'lesson' of trading down, but whatever, I am happy with the bike.
Now I just need to convince the wife that it really needs a Touratech Desierto III fairing to be complete. And a M.O.D. luggage rack, bash plate, tool box and Roto Pack. And... and... and...
Congratulations on the new bike. I 'm not jealous at all
Ahh, the white one. Yes, my favourite too. Went to a Horizons Unlimited weekend rally and saw a white version fully kitted out with luggage etc near the Touratech stand. Looked absolutely fantastic. Makes you just want to go and explore.
I had a test ride last year thinking it may replace my KTM 400EXC and road bike (then a Triumph Sprint ST1050) but found it a bit heavy for the serious off-road, and a big difference on power (compared to the Sprint) plus it's a bit tall for me (since I 'm only 5'7"). Despite those concerns it was a great "fun" ride, really nimble and easy to ride. Plus, it would easily tackle green-laning and the not so serious trails . Unsure about the long distance touring but plenty seem to do it OK. Had a chat with an owner who said the seat is crap for long distance (we know all about that problem) but the after-market replacements are much better.
Would appreciate a photo or two, when you get cance. Haven't taken the plunge on the KTM yet , ans seriously tempted with the F800GS.
One question, how did you find going down in cc's ? (reduced power etc). No substitute for cc's we used to say. Not so relevant today, I suppose. How do you find the power/torque difference?
REgards
Ron