2024 BMW F800GS Ride Review

[@bsalvis]

Probably one of the most underrated and overlooked mid sized bikes. It checks a lot of boxes for the cost. Very capable and comfortable along with being approachable as well. Not much available in this segment that offers CC, quick shifter, TFT, etc.

[@pedroresende519]

Yes there is, the Voge 900!

[@bizbouk]

Love Kate, explaining bike and details, sees a lovely view and she's off script and saying "oh wow, look at the view" - As always Kate great video

[@dsmpampis]

AT LAST! I was waiting for the new F800GS. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@Supercharged1976]

I love your enthusiasm on every bike you ride. I gets me interested in bikes that I normally wouldn't even look at twice. Always love seeing your new vids. Keep up the great work! 🙂

[@MikeNoble]

I’m riding my 310gs for a year and sometimes I feel like I need to upgrade to this. The 310gs is really all I need (I keep telling myself) but it’s barebones. The 800gs would be a great bike for me. Great video. The blue one is what I’d get.

[@bobdumbell]

I've got the f700GS this new 800 might be worth a look! thanks Kate

[@gp-zo3sl]

Got mine a few Days ago. I absolutely love it!

[@hd_creator4390]

I have put almost 40.000km on my F750GS in two and a half summers now. I have test ridden the 1300GS and did a day of enduro training on it. It is amazing, no doubt, but why would I spend double the money for burning more fuel, when the power of the 750 is very rarely used to its max by me? I have all the nice gimmicks as well, if we exclude the radar based features for a minute. I might well go for this F800GS when my bike has gathered too many miles in a few years. Thanks for the nice video.

[@jean-frederickjacques6780]

How has the maintenance been for you?

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Again the roads and scenery, nice! I do think the lower CC's in comparison to the 1250 and 1300 should do well.

[@msims1250]

A nice surprise review! I like this bike and I think I’d choose the Sport colorway if I were to get one.

[@ianburton518]

Think the 800 twin engine is great Good power and they growl between 4 to 8 thousand Love it 🏍️

[@garyeverett8757]

Great video Kate. Looks a lovely motorbike and great scenery.

[@Bronsride-yd6cm]

Love mine. It's tripple black. Riding in new zealand

[@richardeldridge7243]

Great review, thank you. As a 750gs rider for the last year I have been looking at a few reviews of the 800. It’s really as I suspected and offers little extra to make upgrading worthwhile. Indeed one review suggested that this was probably a stop gap model and a more fully developed version may be a couple of years away - one that might for example include some of the weight reduction features of the new 900gs. Watch this space 😊

[@tiga66]

The 2023 F750GS is up on my shortlist...especially in the sport blue spec. Liking your knox jacket too.

[@UsernameKate]

I do enjoy a good 750! And thank you 😊

[@OntarioAndrews415]

I pleasant surprise to see you on a MY24 F800GS. I do like this bike. I understand it was sprung on you, but I also hope you get an opportunity to do a more in-depth walking around and talk more about it as you point out a few things. Thanks for posting/sharing this. Cheers! :)

[@lisafeeney3760]

We sat next to you on the plane back thank you great to meet you, keep doing what you do.

[@Trevelyan1971]

I have this bike and love it ....great content as usual

[@alfredocesarano757]

Love your reviews Kate ❤

[@JohnLongdin]

Nice surprise bonus one there thanks Kate, you did have a busy trip didn't you!

[@StubYourToeM8]

I'm glad you like my country. In the Algarve, we ride all year round.

[@tunccan65]

It was the second best bike in the enduro world after boxer engine 1250 GS. But now bigger brother is on the market F900 GS which is so so quick and goodly priced 13.500

[@andrewharrop7932]

Cracking vlog, this option or triple black, good seat height for vertically challenged, 🏍👍

[@MicheleAdventues]

I just bought this bike three days ago coming from a Yamaha R3 that I put 24k miles on in 4 years this bike is amazing and a ton of bike for the money

[@cautilligab]

Congrats! may I ask why you discarded the Triumph 850 sport as an option? seen many sites claiming the Tiger is better even though the BMW is better equipped and with just an ECU flash you should get the F900 horsepower...

[@MicheleAdventues]

@@cautilligab it didn’t have the creature comforts that I wanted and I didn’t like how the screen was laid out it was hard to just glance at something really quickly.

[@cautilligab]

@@MicheleAdventuesthanks a lot. Will check it out in person next week. Want to see what people say about it’s size (some say that it looks skinny and small) If it was my choice I want a GS over a Triumph. 😊

[@cautilligab]

@@MicheleAdventuesthose standard heated grips are very welcomed here in Sweden 😅

[@MicheleAdventues]

@@cautilligab they are very welcome here too I live in Oregon in US. We get about 3 months a year that I won’t have to use them

[@schalk4033]

Love it, I agree the blue or black....

[@AG80567]

I like this bike in its basic form (this colour) because the moment we start spec up this thing then it’s reaches to other more expensive and in the territory of big brothers and looses the whole point. I personally think that if you want to go far in remote areas then keep your bike as simple as possible e.g. lesser electronics.

[@ChipZilla69]

I did my direct access on a 750GS, it was a good bike. Love my Tiger 900 GT Pro though.

[@danweston6043]

Nice little vlog Kate... chug chug chug 😊

[@JLo1960]

It needs a bellypan to make it look complete. Great video Kate, cheers.

[@sonnybobal4643]

750GS definitely had the tft...I've got a fully specced one. Tft, cruise control, heated grips, abs etc. Great review tho 👍🏾👌🏾

[@UsernameKate]

Correct! I'm going to try and snip that bit out because when I was selling them years ago, they only came with the none TFT dash, or at least they're the only ones that ever landed in the showroom. Then at the DGR on Sunday, I saw an F750GS Sport and thought... oh brother 🤣

[@colindeans5972]

I watched your reviews on the V Strom 800 DE & RE, how do they compare to the F800?

[@RustyRecovery]

Can i ask your height / inseam? How did you get on with getting your feet down o n he standard seat height. Thanks

[@bnai1000]

Yes, I would like to know this to please

[@RolfAnthonyYoung]

Great vid! I really love this bike and feel it’s my next step up from my 650cc Scrambler. Is Cruise Control available on this model? The price point is just right for me compared to the other GS’s.

[@UsernameKate]

Yes, it is an option :)

[@RolfAnthonyYoung]

@ 👍

[@malcolmpatton9314]

The blue colour would be my pick with cruise control and maybe a centre stand, panniers and no top box

[@Steve200300]

Great review ❤ Have you taken a test ride on the new KTM 390 Duke? I’m sure you will have a great fun time on that bike.

[@jimmarshall807]

If BMW do a bike in the M-series white, blue and red colours that'd be the scheme for me 'cause they usually get it very right, this is no exception

[@martinehulme8743]

I like this 🎉 thanks Kate x

[@liendekeyser2297]

Question: What jacket are you wearing? Love the video and the bike!

[@motorcyclingendeavors2750]

Thank you for the video. I am in the process of trading my HD cruiser for this particular adventure bike

[@robertupchurch8088]

Nice review…I’d go Triple Black add Dynamic ESA

[@geecee4746]

The 750 did have the tft. 👍👍🏍️

[@UsernameKate]

Yes, I wasn't around to see the upgrade, I only ever saw them with the none tft. Believe it or not, I saw a F750GS at the DGR with a TFT and thought bugger 🤣 i'll try and snip that bit out 😊

[@geecee4746]

@@UsernameKate i forgive you 😝😝👍👍🏍️

[@tonysummers2334]

Nice review, Cabanas is a great place to stay.

[@5tevieb954]

Great video for a bonus ❤… probably over 10k if you want wheels and mirrors 😂

[@MeGe-yq4ec]

Hi Kate, do you reckon this bike with a big windshield is comfortable on the highway? I am thinking about getting this but I want stability and no vibrations on the highway at high speeds.

[@TheRailsailor]

Great video as always. I’d go for the triple black. Black bikes look better in the rain…..

[@erikbarkefors2441]

Seat hight is interesting but why not mention the distance between seat and foot pegs = knee angle?

[@UsernameKate]

Because blurting out those numbers won't mean a lot to a lot of people. Where as sest height is a pretty universal thing to quote. If you're interested in a bike, you should always sit on it yourself.

[@svendborganders]

The front wheel is rather small and without spokes - isn’t that a problem when riding adventure/graved/off road?

[@Kornholeeoo]

They look nice but I’m done with chains. I’ll keep my R1250 GSA!! Great video though!

[@grahammuir-ext8401]

Booked a test ride for Saturday coming :)

[@brucerossonthetube]

My wife bought a Tiger 900GT Low a few years back, partially due to your review. She mostly loves it but gets a pain in her shoulders due to the reach to the bars. We partially addressed this with offset risers to the max of the cable length. Then, last fall, she had a F750GS for 2 weeks in Portugal and was immediately smitten with the comfort of the machine. It just fits her 5'3" frame perfectly. The problem was the shortage of power relative to the Tiger (not a huge deal in Portugal, but back home it is). So, does the 800 feel more zippy than the 750? Is it clise to the Tiger 900?

[@Lily-Anzor]

Hi Kate, do you think this bike is a lot less approachable in terms of height and weight compared to GSA 850?

[@axlanzarrell9087]

Why they not put alloy wheels?

[@fredatlas4396]

What is a parallel twin, is it a v twin or a transverse twin side by side. Is the BMW f 900 basically the same as the Voge 900 twin, Loncin apparently has a long standing relationship with BMW, making some engines for BMW

[@UsernameKate]

A PT engine has two cylinders positioned side by side, aligned vertically or slightly inclined - both pistons move within the engine block in parallel :) yes, its the same engine that's in the F900gs

[@MotoTourIreland]

What a road to ride. Happy days. Wonder why they tuned the bike down?

[@dashuntas.m4045]

If a lot of people were more honest with themselves, this is the bike they would be buying rather than the more dirt focused mid-capacity bikes or the large capacity ADVs

[@goodthiefphoto]

Great views on that ride! What boots were you wearing at the start of the video?

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

not entirely correct Kate, they bought the TFT screen out on the 2021 TE model for the 750gs, waited for it and got it on mine out of the dealership

[@UsernameKate]

Yes read my reply on a few comments

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

@UsernameKate you still need to have a go on mine, definitely won't feel like a 750gs you road, but they are such a pleasure to ride, they are an absolute mile muncher and comfortable, mine does not dive like the others, a cheap easy fix from hyperpro or Touratech changes the feeling of the ride completely.

[@UsernameKate]

So intriguing!! Looking forward to giving it a go! 😊 I've snipped it out now so should take a few hours to process out. I saw it at the DGR and thought oh brother 🤣 but I've been that busy, I haven't had a moment to fart let alone edit the scheduled video 😭😅

[@silv3rArrow]

Loaded with goodies it's over 14k€. For that price a Tracer 9 is cheaper and will blow this away? Also "up-right" forks for that price seems a bit meh

[@GaryShipp]

Chugging good nice bike l would pick sport the one your on.😊

[@trroland1248]

For a “mid-size” ADV, it’s a huge bike.

[@900ccHarry]

Odd Question - how tall are you? I want an 800GS once I complete my A2 but I'm slightly worried I'm a tad short and will look silly

[@weka2005]

I think this would be my choice from the current lineup. I think I would choose the white version because I simply don't really like any of them. LOL. So I would get white because its the cheapest and wrap it in a colour/graphic of my choice. I would change the wheels for wire spoked wheels in silver, not gold like they seem to have gone to these days. Probably change the exhaust to something a bit better looking. I like the low seat height which brings me to a rare complaint about your review. You didn't do your usual sitting on the bike showing how your feet reach the ground thing. Come on Kate, what were you thinking? LOL. Seat height isn't everything though. 2 different bikes with the same seat height aren't necessarily the same when you try to get your feet flat on the ground. Getting both my feet flat on the ground is a biggie for me. I am not overly short, but I have short legs and I am getting too old and my brain is too full of wisdom and other important stuff to be thinking about how and where I am going to put my feet down. I love your reviews. Specially the adventure bike reviews. Not so much those sport bike ones though. LOL. Keep up the great work.

[@UsernameKate]

Forgive me, I did have to remember to do EVERYTHING correctly for 5 bikes in 2 days lol. It's pretty low and there's loads of options to make it lower so it will 100% fit anyone in one of their many options of height trim :) And yeah, white and graphics kit would transform its looks!

[@duanestiles4821]

Nice looking bike Kate you’re one lucky girl lol

[@mircea5013]

you have to be kidding me...

[@56Spookdog]

👍👍

[@antonyhartveld1660]

How tall are you?

[@tdunster2011]

The naming of this model is going to cause a lot of issues in the 2nd hand market in a few years' time - much like the f650 nomenclature did.

[@MrFunkdaddyfresh]

Hi Kate.

[@dgomes265]

Much nicer than the cheap looking Transalp.

[@chema1546]

Ok ☕🌹🏍️ Kate 😽

[@Depp500]

It's not really a presentation..Otherwise, I would choose white and not sport blue or black.😉

[@sheehybrosmotoadventures4389]

Slightly confusing, the new f800gs is not like the old f800gs"

[@UsernameKate]

What you're confusing me now 🤣

[@millinutz]

🤔Noticed, not many, if any, answer your questions here in the comments, but prefer to say how good you are, or what a good video it is..., so i'll be different and answer a question. The white colour would be my choice, heated grips and cruise control would also be a must..., but I don't like BMW and never will, so that puts an end to that discussion..., ciao 4 now and auf wiedersehen🙋‍♂.

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Steve!! I think white has lots of potential for graphics kits too!

[@podunkman2709]

Who is this bike for? Commuter? No - too heavy, too big engine, exhaust that take space dedicated for panniers. Adventure? Absolutely not. Touring? No because it has no wind protection. Typical heavy bmw.

[@stephenfisher8636]

The vario paniers from the r1250gs and prior work on this bike, so that is not an issue (especially if you have the R1250GS for long touring and this for commuting, etc.). Also, the screen from the F850GSA attaches as a simple and inexpensive mod and that is perfect for long distance. The bike is actually pretty decent, and as she said, very approachable for shorter riders that can't handle the larger GS bike (which is superior in almost every respect, but more expensive).

[@os6219]

Comments about this bike are so full of nonsense. Make a better proposition. Most people don’t need a two times more expensive bike. It definitely can be used as a commuter and a tourer. Yeah it’s as heavy as the 1300, ut what’s the point? If you can’t handle it, start training!

[@cmmgray]

£9k far better options out there

[@ocendo1]

ah

[@EireRider.motorcycle.adventure]

an absolute waste of money in my opinion. much of the same just a new engine. no change to the dynamics from the older F750GS and a massive amount of weight when compared to competitors. Spend your hard earned cash elsewhere or just pay the difference and get the F900GS!

[@flexywing]

Git to be black for me

[@finesoul677]

This bike seems pointless. Surely you would just get the new 900

[@mircea5013]

god thats one ugly bike..

[@MV-XD2]

Waste of time reviewing this bike. Just watch a review of the 750. It’s virtually identical. The fact that you had basically nothing to say about it speaks volumes. The 10hp extra in the engine is mostly above 6K rpm which just about no-one will be at on a bike like this. I couldn’t tell the difference on a test ride. Expensive for what it is, under powered, crap brakes and suspension, characterless engine and poor build quality. I say that as an ex owner. Never again. The competition caught up some time back. Do yourself a favour and get just about any competing bike. It will be better.

[@UsernameKate]

I didn't know I was riding it til that day 🤣🤣🤣

[@MV-XD2]

No reflection on your channel. You do very good reviews but you can only work with what you’ve got 😂

[@os6219]

So what would you get instead? I have this bike since 2 years and really enjoy it. Absolutely no problem with it. Just back from 3 days riding a thousand miles fully packed.

[@GusDaCosta]

It’s a great bike, talk about cheaply made, just look at the tenere 700, I wanted that bike, saw it in person and couldn’t buy it, looks and feels cheap. The f800 gs is a way better bike than any bike in the same category

[@adinovak2352]

As and ex-owner of 750gs (4 seasons) I simply do not agree with most things you say. It's pretty comfortable, had no issues whatsoever, reliable, offers surprisingly lot of power, build quality better than the competitors in this segment (I compared that with honda, triumph, yamaha). Engine sound - well, distinctive, some like it, others don't. I can only agree with you about the brakes - could be better.

[@Edsdrafts]

Every time I see BMW motorcycle I think of long trips, expensive maintenance and high upfront costs. I suppose it does not help that BMW riders have stiff neck and artritis in their both hands and feet or smt so they seem to lack the ability to wave or nod back to other riders. As a result I stopped associating BMW riders as I call them with motorcyclists. They are just a different breed and not a friendly one.

[@norriemasson4080]

You’ve been unfortunate Ed, I find the Nod or wave has over the years been dying away no matter what brand of bike is being ridden, it doesn’t stop me acknowledging all bikers I see on the road.

[@Edsdrafts]

​@norriemasson4080 I usually get nods from pretty much anyone who is enjoying their ride and doesn't have their head up their arse. I see them watching their surroundings, noticing others, making eye contact, generally wearing protective gear, in better mood etc. BMW riders I find just mind their own trip, don't want no contact, stick up the arse type. Maybe that's the thing, they just want to get from A to B and don't embrace the helping nature and culture of others. This is generalising of course. BUT. All I can say is I went from all riders are in the same boat opinion to all but most BMW and Harley riders are. I still not to the feckers but 8/10 times I get nothing back where with any other rider I get the opposite response.

[@jonr1122]

Utter nonsense.

[@Edsdrafts]

@@jonr1122 just my observation. I mean unless Ireland riders are different breed.

[@iancraig6070]

Trying to put people into little boxes does not work in 2024. I'm an r nine t owner,always acknowledge all other bikers and vise versa.

[@brendonchase9460]

❤

[@oilers48]

How tall are you?