2018 BMW F850GS | Our first ride and review

[@gsmad9738]

I luckily have a 2016 800 and 1200 GS. They both have their strengths, but the 800 is my favourite. I think people think they need a 1200 or 1250, but the new 850 has plenty of real world power. As you say, feels like a v twin ( I think it’s the firing order that gives it that feel). Chains are no issue, especially if you like to fettle a little. My chain still looks brand new after a few thousand miles. Also, I rode my 800 down to Spain, with zero discomfort ( the 1200 does give me a bit of shoulder ache) and did some off roading while there. I’ve also test ridden the 850 and 1250. Only a matter of time for me I think Love your vids, but I think they would be better if you rode a bit faster, and started to stretch the bikes a bit! I’m not talking silly speeds, just a bit more Cheers

[@maxflight777]

GS mad...I agree with everything you posted. ( but note that you didn’t mention wind blast!)

[@RiderCamTV]

he buddy, thanks for the comments, and yeah would love to open it up a little more, although our route unfortunately doesnt have many places we can do that :(

[@TheDervMan]

In my eyes the BMW is a better real world bike than the Africa Twin as the BMW has tubeless tyres and the option of cruise control. Thanks for the video guys. 👍🏻

[@maxflight777]

Both excellent points. I agree.

[@brucekendall52]

Also takes 5 min to clean air filter on bmw and easy access to battery.Try doing that on AT and KTM?

[@EinkOLED]

How does it compare to the tiger 800? I still prefer the reliability of the honda badge and better suspension.

[@RiderCamTV]

it is comparable, especially with the lightness of both bikes, and of course, the triple engine is amazing. Both great bikes

[@garysmythe9545]

Would be good to have a review of this engine size beemer with loaded panniers and pillion? Thanks for the vid guys. Did I miss the walk around view?

[@RiderCamTV]

will have to do that in the future, as, as you say would make a good vid. yep the walk around recording failed :(

[@ianmills35]

Nice review Mr M, can’t understand why BMW don’t just fit a decent screen as standard, just lets down what is obviously a really great bike. 👍🏍

[@chrisredfield3240]

Not everyone want's a decent screen. And bmw make more money this way. Also off road a taller screen can smash you in the face

[@andrewtofts7884]

Thanks Mark, enjoyed the review; looking forward to seeing you ride the 1250 GSA, which I’m sur is upcoming😃 Cheers, Andy

[@RiderCamTV]

Hey Andy, yep the 1250 will be on the way soon ;)

[@lpete531]

Nice observation and review 👍🏽 next up, the 750, I will be waiting for that review 😁

[@RiderCamTV]

thanks Carl. Will be doing the 750 as soon as we can get our hands on one ;)

[@mikealdridge5608]

Great video as always guys, but what happened to the walkaround?

[@RiderCamTV]

camera malfunction unfortunately :(

[@rohansingh9040]

Isn't the windscreen small? and does the front nose dive as R1200r used to do?

[@RiderCamTV]

yeah it is small, although it does quite a good job, but at a higher speed you may benefit from a larger screen :)

[@AlexSmith-qf1mz]

Did I miss the walk round?

[@RiderCamTV]

unfortunately the camera failed to record it.. doh!

[@AlexSmith-qf1mz]

@@RiderCamTV look forward to the next vid, keep up the good work!

[@kentfalt639]

How tall are you? Thinking of the seat height?

[@cgf003]

Any replacement screen recommendations for a long tour?

[@RiderCamTV]

have a look at Wunderlich. Toby uses the Wunderlich screen for his GSA which is taller and much better (he says). they must do one for the F850 too :)

[@GopherChoker.]

👍👍

[@paulharrison8155]

Why does the title say 2018 BMW F800GS ?

[@markholroyd5365]

Paul Harrison its just to check if people are watching...

[@paulharrison8155]

@@markholroyd5365 watching what ?

[@markholroyd5365]

Our video's of course... Its a mistake sorry.

[@RiderCamTV]

thanks Paul. Was a typo, and now corrected... hahahaha thanks for spotting that!

[@anton5749]

Nice bike but it doesn’t have the soul of a KTM. Cannot wait to ride the 790. I know you guys are not keen KTMs but the BMWs lack the “Naughty boy” appeal.

[@markholroyd5365]

Stixtoo, I LOVE KTM's!!! Perhaps this bike may change things?

[@anton5749]

mld I took a look at the 790 at the NEC last week. Looks promising.

[@anton5749]

Mark Holroyd Hi Mark, not sure what you meant when you say “ it may change things” ? Do you mean the 790 ktm or the bmw may change things and what might they change?

[@anton5749]

mld 790 looked perfect too. I sat on both R and S. much prefer the R though.

[@lynsmith1096]

Good v review Mark not my cup of tea this 1

[@RiderCamTV]

thanks Lyn

[@vincentdaly6715]

Toby title says 800 not 850

[@markholroyd5365]

He has fat fingers...

[@RiderCamTV]

thanks Vincent, all changed now, thanks for letting us know... As Mark said, Toby's fat fingers! eek!

[@ThrillaPark]

Your title says “800”

[@RiderCamTV]

thanks Alex, Toby's fat fingers and was a typo... all changed now :)