New F700GS and F800GS

[Arne Rohde]

#4063

BMW have announced the F700GS as the replacement for the F650GS, and an updated F800GS. Photos and specifications on the BMW web site.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.htmlThe F700GS gets dual front disc brakes, more power, and optional electronic suspension adjustment and traction control (ASC).

[Anonymous]

#16817

Just heard from Motomart that they are due in NZ Sept/Oct this year so I booked me a test ride!

[Richard Kuysten]

#16818

Can you swap all the goodies over Neil? or does that mean another round of aftermarket shopping ;D

[Dave Ross]

#16819

Seeing that the F700 has also 800cc they could have called it a 750 :-). Maybe that's the next upgrade. The new one will be a lot better, I am sure. The brakes were borderline good.

[Robin]

#16820

“so I booked me a test ride!“Oh no, more accessories to buy!

[Anonymous]

#16821

Can you swap all the goodies over Neil? or does that mean another round of aftermarket shopping

Oh no, more accessories to buy!

Hi Malcolm & Dave, from the look of the photos I think most of the shinny bits will transfer but will used parts look appropriate on a new bike?!

[Dave Ross]

#16822

It actually looks quite good.One with down side up forks and the other one with upside down forks.

[Anonymous]

#16823

Just waiting to hear back from Motomart Re the actual cost with the bits I want before I place my order on a F700GS. Not sure what colour to get. Perhaps the “helpful” amongst you might want to offer your ideas?

[Richard Kuysten]

#16824

Don't know what the options are Neil, but that red one looks the business but I guess you want a change.

[Dave Ross]

#16825

Red is nice. It looks like it is slightly different to the current red.

[Arne Rohde]

#16826

According to BMW's web site the colour options are:  muted Red Apple Metallic, masculine Ostra Grey metallic matt and dynamic Glacier Silver metallic.I can't find photos on their web site, but you can see the 3 colour options at:http://www.mcnews.com.au/2013_Bikes/BMW/BMW_F700_F800GS/index.htmMy preference would be for the red one. In second place probably the glacier silver.

[Richard Kuysten]

#16827

Well done Arne, my pick would be the red too.  Not too keen on either of the options but for a real neat colour this one takes some beating  😉

[Anonymous]

#16828

I'm over red and I'm leaning towards the “Dynamic” Glacier Silver, a much nicer colour than that bike of your's Malcolm!

[Richard Kuysten]

#16829

Yeah it is pretty ho hum but then beggars can't be choosers eh. Anyway I'm colour blind as well as deaf so it hardly matters.  😮Just in passing how's the weather down there? pretty grotty up here, if the Pres and entourage have finished answering all those questions they'll be needing their waterwings I should think.

[Anonymous]

#16830

I'd go for the mud colour… but then I go for dark colours every chance I get (that way they all match  😉 )

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