BMW F800R Review

[@Bruceconsidered]

More bike reviews. You are straight up and factual, no BS. Keep up the good work.

[@sarahdell4042]

Never knew you guys reviewed bikes, please start doing them again! Excellent review!

[@richdubbya]

Agreed. More bikes.

[@kindnesscupcakesandcrazy4720]

I have this bike. Bought it new. Still have it... Still love it.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@EatmyDust1311 I thought our audio sounded pretty good considering i wired it up inside my helmet. And we film for TST whenever both Tom and I have time, which isn't very often now that I'm doing TCS and we've been doing a lot of re-shoots for that. We've got a few new videos coming up.

[@JakeManD]

I just want to say that this is one of the best bike reviews I've ever seen. I love you guys and I love cars and I love bikes. I think you guys should definitely do bike reviews but still keep up with the car reviews too.

[@sebbleunos7988]

more bike reviews please! (I know I'm 5yrs late - but I'm working my way through all your old vids and loving them) - cheers mate!! Kev (UK)

[@TheSmokingTire]

@geordie25tdi we don't review used stuff. Only stuff that's in the press fleets right now or specialty exotics that we couldn't find anywhere else.

[@dubmob]

Bike review was really awesome. Came here for that, subscribed for your other vids because I also love cars, but keep these coming!

[@TheSmokingTire]

@Shomelife I haven't been able to work out since I got hurt in April. Once we're wrapped on The Car Show on the 15th, I can get back to the gym.

[@shadowsnlights]

I might be real late to this party but... more bike reviews please!

[@TheSmokingTire]

@MrTrollYourAss you can find a written review of the MP3 500 on our main web site.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@wordlyfe As an example, the day after I got my bike license I went out and bought a bike, a Suzuki SV650. Everyone said it was a great beginner bike, and they were right. It had plenty of power, but it came on easy so I never felt overwhelmed. But don't let the numbers fool you, that 650 made more power than this 800 does. It was also 50 lbs lighter and felt quite a bit quicker. It also has to do with whether or not the rider fears the bike. If not, he's dead.

[@MadProfessor153]

Another vote for continuing the motorcycle reviews. I enjoyed this and would continue to enjoy watching you ride and review many more bikes. You are great at what you do, Matt.

[@albertptran]

500 miles of riding in 2 days, 4 weeks after surgery?! You are a real rider.

[@DrewsTurbo]

More bikes for sure. Many of us love both four wheels and two, so all the better if both are reviewed.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@Sjackson2369 we've already done the mustang, Challenger, and Camaro. What other muscle cars are there?

[@TheSmokingTire]

@boarderboi7 I've heard several parallel twin bikes, they sound OK from a flyby at high RPM, but when riding the bike they don't sound very good at all. V Twins sound much more aggressive and make their torque lower than the parallels.

[@radustanciu2445]

One of the most " no bs" and interesting reviews I' ve watched! KEEP THEM COMMING

[@bluewker]

I love listening to your reviews. You have a great down-to-earth attitude and have great skills in summarizing the most notable points of every vehicle you touch. And then you make it really entertaining to watch! Big props to you & your crew! :D

[@YarekBalear]

First time I've seen a review from you guys, primarily because I'm only interested in bike reviews right now and I have to say this is one of the better bike reviews I've seen - definitely do more please :)

[@TheSmokingTire]

@305pride the monster's frame is meant for tiny little italian men, and it's really uncomfortable for me to ride. So it probably won't happen.

[@peterrick3339]

I have a 800GT (near same as the R) and i find this review pretty much reflects what the bike(s) are about. Great bike to ride so long as you don't get above 5000 rpm to often for too long due to the vibes. Above 5000 rpm it goes fast and takes you by surprise. The engine seemingly self destructing adds to the sense of fast. Fuel economy is excellent. 4 litres/100km riding in the hills and slightly less when cruising at 100km/h +. Impressive torque makes for lazy riding. The more i ride the bike the more i like it. The bike has character and the vibes are part of the character. Based on this bike review, do more please.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@gwalia4 Everyone starts somewhere. And I'm very limited physically by the kind of bikes I can ride anyway. Not only am I rather large, I've had spinal surgery twice. So any japanese/italian crotch rockets are totally out, because I can't ride them without being in excruciating pain after 5 minutes. So any bikes we test will have to have a more or less upright riding position.

[@RNickeyMouse]

Awesome!.. my vote is for more bikes Matt.

[@StandardNerd]

Your reviews are great, bike reviews are awesome, please keep doing them :)

[@MX5GS]

More bike reviews, PLEASE! This is probably the first professionally-done review video that highlights, without bias, both the strong and weak points of a motorcycle. I also like the fact that you evaluated on a variety of roads, not just a racetrack or a flat stretch of highway. Awesome video, really like the bike (was considering it) but your comments on highway vibration have made me wonder........

[@frizico]

fantastic review - i love that you can make commentary while you ride - great set up for that. Thank you and please keep doing bikes!

[@eyros2k]

It was rather uncanny to see this review from your channel, as the F800R is one of the bikes I'm considering as my first. Super appreciative!

[@TheSmokingTire]

@chopedandsectioned Most bikes I ride get between 40 and 50 mpg.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@evansimon33 Microdiscectomy L4/L5 . I've had the same surgery twice.

[@Domi1314]

very good review. Keep up the reviews on bikes.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@houser4201 did you look at the picture? That car had a fuckin Landau roof and a fake continental spare tire on the back. A Cadillac CTS is a very nice car, but that doesn't mean owners can't fuck them up.

[@goitoutdoors]

the vibrations and rpm range were never noted on other reviews. Very pertinent info- thanks Matt.

[@Conan435]

Great review. I would definitely like to see more bike reviews as well. Your comments are made from a true rider's perpective which I appreciate.

[@biggyq7777777]

Awsome. Don't stop reviewing cars. Bike reviews are great as well!! Keep them both coming. Your reviews are always awsome!!!

[@accountvideos]

It's about time that my favourite car reviewer also started reviewing motorcycles. And this was a great review. Most motorcycle reviewers on youtube are seriously lacking that matt farah level of depth. So please keep it up! I myself drive a VW and ride a Kawasaki. Would love to see more of this!

[@therzog0222]

Great job on the review. Definitely keep doing them. It's hard to find quality motorcycle reviews, such as this one.

[@05front]

Dude keep doing what ever it is you do. Your a funny guy, great at narrorating and always get the point across. I say yes to Bikes, Cars, Trucks, and anything you can get behind the drivers seat.

[@jouzas1]

car guy on the bike- that's what i just started. It's just exactly what i wanted to see in a looong time!

[@pipnmaz]

YES PLEASE! More bike reviews can only be a good thing. Your unique way of reviewing cars in (usually) real life situations translates excellently to bikes.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@marem19 dunno, I stopped reading print magazines a while ago.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@c0nv1ct1337 we feel kind of the same way, but maybe if we do more bikes in the future the bike itself just has to be sort of a sub-plot where we're going to do something else?

[@edsiffledeen7776]

Hi Matt I really enjoyed this review! I am a car enthusiast, but I have been thinking about buying a bike for a while now. I am looking at getting one which would be a great first bike for a novice rider, the BMW F800R is on my list, as well as the Honda CB500F and a Ducati Monster 821. Please let me know if you have any comments on any of these or if there are other bike's you would recommend. I do a lot of track days in cars but have zero experience on bikes. I am looking to enjoy the hobby not to go really fast or scare myself as I know it's a completely different discipline and there's going to be a learning curve. By the way I love your car reviews as well, Cheers, Ed.

[@Yeldur]

Looked for an old review as I'm looking at a 2010 model of the F800R and found this one, glad I did. I thought I wanted a cruiser but looking at this bike it's snapped me back across and now I feel like I want an F800R lol.

[@mupetier]

Mike,mike,mike hey mke!! You did an awsome review. Honest unbiased and informative. I like. Yes please do more reviews.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@weed46 I was in much better shape last year, but since I got hurt in April, I haven't been able to go to the gym at all and put on a few. I'm starting physical therapy now and quitting smoking weed for a while so I can get back to about 220, which is where I should be.

[@Yardener28]

more please this is easily the best bike review on youtube

[@NONo443]

I am bias, so I would always like more motorcycle reviews; plus I like how you review over other rag. mags. Sidenote, sorry to hear about your back but I am glad the surgery went well.

[@pucus21]

Please keep doing both bikes and cars! and we need more of them! thank you for the reviews!

[@Dynomak.]

More bikes!

[@gabomanya]

MORE CAR REVIEWS MORE BIKES REVIEWS MORE EVERYTHING! LOVE THE SHOW! KEEP ON THE GOOD WORK, CHEERS FROM URUGUAY!

[@domartelst]

Long time rider here, 1st time viewing your Motorcycle reviews and I think you did good. The only low point I could give you is that you mentioned canyons multiple times, but never saw a shot or carving them. Give some shots from a little distance. Keep riding! I'll go check out your other reviews.

[@fabayjose]

Excellent review, to tell you the truth I'm considering this bike. Good point on the vibration at speed. Keep up the good work Matt.

[@sirdopamine]

Great review. One of the most comprehensive that I've seen since I started my research.

[@Thedeathofhumanity]

Very great bike video. You definitely should keep posting more. Thanks for that informative video.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@colenbrak herniated a disc, for the second time, while filming The Car Show

[@skangel10]

keep doing them, you are the BEST reviewer around

[@Egg1456]

Very nice review! Bikes are a nice change of pace keep them coming! Also good to see surgery went well

[@armydray13]

Matt, I like the bike review. I'm a big guy too and really appreciate your perspective. Please keep doing them!

[@thfara]

More bike reviews. You're a true rider and it shows. In fact, more everything from you. You're one of the few original, charismatic American car/moto presenters out there. Keep on chugging and keep trying to get exposure and gain profile. You'll be big one day.

[@pimptrooper3000]

IMO bike reviews here and there would be nice. great review... good to see matt recovering quickly and coming back at it

[@TheSmokingTire]

@masterd151 car and driver has about 10 times the budget for video that we have, and they don't have to take side jobs to pay the bills.

[@bowbinger]

even though I'm more into cars, I appriciated this one very much. Keep them coming!

[@DocUltimate]

I just suscribe not only because you do awesome car reviews but also because I saw a bike review :-D Keep up the good work man!

[@JohnDoeNext]

YOOOO DO MORE BIKE REVIEWS! actually your reviews are much more appealing than others.

[@rolbyu]

Enjoyed the bike review. From a 2009 Kawisaki Ninja 650R rider here. My bike also has the parallel twin but sounds great due to Leo Vince slip on.

[@Kodreanu23]

Great review! Please make more bike reviews :)

[@ambee514]

Bike review was a nice twist. Snowmobiles quads and buggies would be cool too! Car reviews are preferred as I don't ride bikes, but I like knowing what is out there. Ideally 2-1 or 3-1 car review to other vehicles is what I think would be cool.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@singleblankscreen that's because I know better than the producers what you guys want to see.

[@camomanofcranham]

Great review, looking at hiring one of these on my summer holiday in july next year and this has helped no end....thanks

[@hermanopedro]

More bikes! Very well done, I'd love to see more bike reviews. Especially since I'm in the market for one. Since I can't afford any of the cars you review (of course, that's not why I watch the show anyway), bike reviews would be cool.

[@Nuancess]

I would like to see some more motorcycle vids from you. Informative, entertainting, and at times humorous. Would have liked to have seen you carve some canyons. I think you guys will find your biker niche the more bikes you review.

[@chevymaster08]

Get some more bikes in there! That being said, I had the opportunity to ride this very bike in the Alps of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Great bike. Could use more power - had to keep it in the top three R's to keep up with the 1200's and 1600 I was riding with. Breaks were amazing. Could dive into downhill corners better than anything I've ridden.

[@samanator93]

I like the bike reviews. Keep em comin occasionally. Just dont let them take over.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@houser4201 your caddy is slightly rice, but it's not nearly as bad as this one. There are tons of shitboxes on the road. If I see them, I photograph them. I'm not biased. There are bad mustangs like there are bad camaros and caddys and everything else in between. If it's ugly I'll make fun of it. No discrimination here.

[@SvdT]

Very nice, love that you review both cars and now bike(s)

[@MrKart51]

probably 80% cars 20% bikes split... Hope your back is doing well! Love watching you on TV...

[@makokewish20]

Very good bike review. Please do more

[@CircuitBreakerr]

nice to see your back!

[@Dr_Xyzt]

Good Bike review. The microphone quality is really good. Can we gat a WOT run from Idle to Rev limiter, blus a couple of free revs, idle to just short of rev limiter for future reviews? Any car guy loves to hear the engine to tell how responsive it is.

[@seberhakan]

I have it since one and half month and 3000km behind me, never recognized any vibration or something like that. Even if I am beginner I did 190kmh and no problem, no vibration whatsoever. And I must say I like the color more and more.

[@EmptyEyesAccuse]

MORE BIKES! That was great and it helps a lot for us, the interested in getting our first bike. Thank you!

[@herpnut]

I like both the bike and car reviews. I've been wanting to get my bike license for dual sport riding in Jersey, so anything you put up with bikes would just be more of an inspiration to go for it. Even though I've never riden a bike with a clutch haha

[@Chrisuu]

Do both cars and bikes I like the way you guys reviewed this bike so keep them coming!

[@DenHond]

Bike reviews, car reviews,... keep them coming! Would really love to see you do a nice showdown/review of the entry sport bikes (Kawasaki 250R, Honda CBR 250, Hyosung GT250,...).

[@bob808]

Great bike review Matt! I've got an 883 Iron, and I find it great for getting in/around/through Sydney city. I've got the Screamin' Eagle pipes on mine, so it sounds good, but isn't too loud. I was looking at the BMW bikes, but they were too expensive and they just didn't 'speak to me', you know?

[@hussaintaj1]

Yes..finally motorcycle reviews! With crazy traffic in NYC and other places .. I think motorcycle reviews will help to broaden the automotive mind set!

[@Dance1617]

Get MORE BIKES, Im seriously considering one when I get outta school along with my first serious sports car, so I like the Idea, plus it keeps more videos coming, Double thumbs up

[@TheSmokingTire]

@houser4201 I don't remember hating on any Cadillac in recent history? I mean the 80's through mid 2000's are total shit but the new V series is awesome.

[@TheSmokingTire]

@robm425 I owned and daily drove a Suzuki SV650 for a year. The bikes are nearly identical in many ways. The Suzuki sounds better with an aftermarket exhaust, and the 650cc engine makes just as much power as the 800 in the BMW with exhaust and a tune. It's also 50 lbs lighter than the BMW. New for new, I'd probably want the BMW but in the used market I'd go Suzuki.

[@chawkfan94]

good stuff man! glad your back is doing well

[@americansmark]

Keep up the bike reviews. Its new territory for me and I want to track a bike and have one for commuting.

[@mondavi14]

Sounds like I made the right choice as my bike of choice for my Edelweiss Alps trip next month!!! More bikes please....

[@ceooner]

Cars and Bikes is fine by me its always nice to see a bike review every now end then

[@Porsche996driver]

Good job Matt! Considering this bike, and that area of PV is cool. More bike reviews - defiantly lol. ;-)

[@geppegep]

and also MORE bike reviews, the review was excellent!

[@acoga]

@TheSmokingTire Matt, I appreciate the review. There's a lot of older would-be riders out there with back problems of one sort or another. Most reviews tend to focus on the most extreme bikes, ignoring less exciting but still solid bikes like this one.

[@TotallyL337]

The cyclist at 4:02 flicked you off LOL

[@Sj1bby]

This is called the smoking TIRE & not TIRES... so mabye this show is born for it!

[@jonpurdydotcom]

Subscribed 8 years ago after this video was posted expecting more bike reviews; still waiting...