BMW F700GS Review.

[@darrylturpin37]

This is a good video and review covering some of the characteristics of the F700GS, but those are overshadowed by the “bigger is better” perspective. Riding and motorcycle preferences are subjective so I think it’s important viewers take this video in context and read other observations. From someone who was considering bigger and owns two middleweight bikes. I thought the video missed why someone might prefer and be best served by a middleweight bike vs a larger 1000cc or more bike. First, If you travel 2up and loaded with luggage/gear, you may benefit from a larger more powerful bike. Secondly, if you’re on long highway runs frequently, a larger bike will likely be more stable or planted as the reviewer comments. And lastly if you want 100+HP for launches into the triple digits on the speedo with your passenger, then….that’s another issue. However, If you’re making jaunts in town/urban, carving mountain roads or trails, you may feel more in control on a middleweight; while also being a well suited on the highways as well. Sure you can do the technical stuff on a large bike, but it’s easier on middleweights and smaller. Secondly, If you’re riding mostly solo with gear, as a larger rider myself, this bike, and my Bonneville T100, are more than capable. After years on a middleweight, and over a year on the the F700GS riding in every situation these bikes are capable of, I’ve found it much more than capable. BTW-They make larger screens for the F700/800GS such as MADSTAD. After trying two tall GIVI screens and a MRA spoiler, I elected to fabricate a flyscreen.

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Hello, thank you for your comment. I take your point entirely, in my head I thought that I was clear that this bike is more than suitable for every need. I think I was being specific to our situation, where being 2-up and fully laden is more suited to a bigger bike (and has been so much more comfortable). Definitely did not get it to speed around with a pillion! I think if I was riding solo I would elect for a middleweight as well, especially for the off-road capabilities. I am a huge middleweight fan, so I may have to do another video championing them so I don't come across as a big adv bike knob!

[@enzodelbono9884]

Just bought one...thanks for the review...

[@boondockpuffins3760]

No worries! Happy riding, hope the bike is going well!

[@RayCis1]

What attracts me in this BMW, is it's very low dry weight; only 410lbs, so far couldn't find another 800c bike with such a low dry weight...Owning at present a true classic, a Suzuki GS750 from '79, (that same model I rode from '77 till '81) so, that was a trip down memory lane, and while I attract a lot of looks from every person who sees it, it's heavy: dry weight is 492lbs, now, 41 years ago that didn't bother me, but that stamina is long gone....LOL, so thinking now of getting such a BMW....

[@boondockpuffins3760]

An absolute classic though! Did you get a new bike in the end?

[@RayCis1]

@@boondockpuffins3760 Not as yet, I think I'll ride this bike till end of season, and then decide to sell it (I'll be 70 in November) or to exchange it for such a BMW F700GS, if I feel that I've got some stamina left, LOL

[@binderdan17]

This is a great video! I'm looking at getting the F700gs and this video was really great at getting an insight into the bike.

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Thank you very much!

[@countryislandproductions4190]

Great review! Handy for anyone getting their first big bike.

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Thank you very much, first ‘proper’ review so still lots to improve!

[@cfx3]

I'm getting this bike next week... very nice looking forward to owning it. It's from 2013... I had a honda cbr 600 rr before so this is a way different riding style

[@boondockpuffins3760]

How have you gotten on with it?

[@tg9585]

Great stuff, really useful thank you!

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Thank you very much! Lots to work on, but excited to do more!

[@ssmith278]

Great video! My nephew owns a 2015 BMW F700GS. I recently purchased a KTM 890 Adventure, but I sometimes wonder if I made the right decision. Heh-heh. I noticed that all the trucks I saw on the roads had the forward control cabs (we call them cab-overs or cab-over-engine here in the States). They used to be popular here in the 1970s, but a lot of states repealed and/or revised their load length laws and now most trucks here use the bonnet style cabs. Cheers! Enjoy your new motorbike.

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Thank you! How has the KTM been?! I have always heard mixed things about some of them, but I have never owned one so this is all rumours. Interesting about the trucks, I think the bonnet style ones look cooler!

[@izwanizi]

still riding this bike since 2013....bit lazy to think about getting bigger adv bike...

[@boondockpuffins3760]

It is such a good bike, it will always hold a special place in my heart. The bigger adv bike has been good for us being 2-up with lots of luggage, but otherwise the F700GS was faultless.

[@YouMotorcycle]

if you want to hear what it really can sound like (even though you sold yours), i have a video testing out the akrapovic exhaust pipe on it, and another video testing out the mivv exhaust pipe on it which is what i currently have

[@YouMotorcycle]

PS: I'm your 100th subscriber, way to go!

[@boondockpuffins3760]

What a difference the mivv exhaust made! I would definitely have considered doing that if I still had the bike. Did it make any noticeable difference to performance?

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Amazing! I have been waiting a while for that, thank you!!

[@lharaouiquran8528]

Good Video keep going

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Thank you very much, I am back from spending a year living in the French alps. So I am very excited to start making more videos and riding my bike again!

[@Midasrides]

How is this for tall riders? Im 6'6 looking for a adventure bike

[@boondockpuffins3760]

I would definitely look at the F800GS or F850GS then, I believe they are taller than the F700GS and much better suited to adventure biking (more suspension carry, spoked wheels...etc) I found that the F700GS was actually quite low and I am only a mere 5'10 haha. I would imagine you would feel very cramped on it. I may be wrong about this, and maybe other tall people find it fine but that would be my guess.

[@stanleylawson9015]

Just came across your review as am looking into one luckily found one, did you get your new bike?

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Hello, I did indeed get a new bike. Rather boringly we went with the R1200GS. It has been so so good for us though with being 2-up and heavily laden. In an ideal world I would also have a smaller middleweight to nip around on, but need money first!

[@vas-leo]

Question time. i found a sweat deal for a used one but i dont know if i fit, I am 1.94 cm tall and it seems that you are also quite tall yourself, but do you believe i will be compfortable with this bike?

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Hello! I am flattered that you think I am tall! I am unfortunately only about 175cm tall! My opinion would be that the 700GS would feel a bit cramped for you. I think (and I may be wrong) that the f800gs is a higher bike, so maybe that would suit you better. The best thing would be to pop into a local dealer and sit on the various bikes, that is the best way to get a feel for if you will fit them or not, especially being tall like yourself. Hope that helps, sorry to not be able to give a definitive answer!

[@vas-leo]

@@boondockpuffins3760 well you are considered tall in my country..and im considered abnormal .

[@vas-leo]

@@boondockpuffins3760 i bought the f700 gs and i made a roadtip of 1,5 thousand kilometers...ofcourse a bigger bike would be better but even so the f700 is on the margin for me to feel comfortable. so i do enjoy riding it.

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Glad to hear it, it was such a good bike for me as well!

[@sspirito3130]

Spot on review! What new bike did you get?

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Thank you very much! I was a bit boring and got the R1200GS. But it has been awesome! Video should be out shortly about it!

[@ErickMotero-kc8ix]

Hello are you selling this bike

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Hello, I sold it over a year ago!

[@nitrotom1385]

is it an ideal bike for a an a2 rider ?

[@boondockpuffins3760]

Hello, I know this is a year late. BUT I think it is a great bike for an A2 rider. It allowed us to tour all over Scotland, I commuted on it and it was enough fun to get around on as well. What bike did you end up getting?

[@nitrotom1385]

@@boondockpuffins3760 ended up getting a 1999 transalp 600 . Was neglected but I've fixed her up, had to rebuild the head and do the timing as the old head fell apart n cracked .