BMW F900 GS. Why I bought it. Sold Tiger 900 bought BMW F900 GS. My initial Thoughts. Accessories

[@theosager8087]

I really like your two videos on this...I am in such a similar situation. I have a deposit on a 2024 Africa Twin base model, non-adventure sports model. I have never ridden an Africa Twin. Although I have extensive experience with many motorcycles, I have none with adventure bikes specifically. I've owned nearly 100 bikes from dual sports, dirt bikes, sport bikes, and crusiers. I finally realized adventure riding is what I've been looking for the whole time. After setting up my XR650L with Mosko bags and other adventure accessories, I realized I'm going to need a real adventure bike and the XR650L isn't going to cut it....especially for the highway. So.... here are the four adventure bikes I am going to choose from: Africa Twin, BMW F 900 GS, Tenere 700, and finally a 2024 CF450 MT Moto. Africa Twin most likely will arrive in May/June in the USA. Tenere 700 is already here---I test road it and like it but not sure it will be ideal for highway use for longer trips (1,000 + miles) Yes, I know it can do that but can the Africa Twin do it better? Probably. The F900 won't arrive to the US until JUL--- Doubt I'll sit around and wait for it to arrive and possibly lose dibs on the Africa Twin I have a deposit on. The last bike, CF450 Motto (Ibex). Check it out! Yeah, made in China. But after much research, new owners love this bike! It looks exceptionally capable off-road.....but doesn't arrive until August. So, since I obviously can't buy all four (If I could I would), I think I most likely will choose the Africa Twin, and the CF450 Moto. If the Africa Twin doesn't work out, my next priority would be the BMW F900. I have seen some amazing you tube reviews on the F 900 and it is truly a phenomenal bike. But, for my purposes, not sure how it would perform for longer highway rides at 1,000 miles plus.

[@theosager8087]

I have no idea why part of my comments are lined through?

[@TheNomadRides]

Hi Theo..Thank you so much for liking my videos. My F900 is ready at the dealership, bags and all. I get delivery either sat the 4th or wed the 8th. Depends on weather..lol. Its supposed to rain hard on sat here. I can then tell you a lot more about the F900. CF moto is a popular bike in Europe and in Portugal. Ill actually do some more research on it and try to make a video on it. CF has a good name here so I would not worry its chinese made ,,,most bikes are these days. I wouldnt be surprised if a good chunk of the AT or the F900 is Chinese made also. You have good experience riding various bikes, the best thing is as you already know is to test ride them. Good luck...)

[@jackchristodoulou197]

Did you test ride the Gs1300

[@TheNomadRides]

no i didnt, i owned the 1250 gs 2019 and thereabouts..its a good bike im sure, i wanted to get away from the weight and get something more nimble that i was more comfortable taking off road....

[@rcafmaintainer3723]

Why didn’t you go with a Yamaha World Raid?

[@TheNomadRides]

The Yamaha is a very good bike. In fact im going to be riding that with some friends for a offroad video soon. Ill be honest with you, cornering ABS saved my ass 6 or 7 years back in the mountains in California. The one and only time, I came in a bit too hard on the corner - it was my mistake. The F900 has it and the yamaha not....not a big deal for most people, but i just felt safer with the F900.

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

Hi sir …congratulations on your new bike .. just wanna know what made you opt for GS 900 in exechange of 900 tiger …iam on tiger800. Ex looking at this BMW as well … Thsnks a ton 🙌

[@TheNomadRides]

@@awesomeagnihotrisvlog Hii Thanks for the message. I used to own the tiger 900 rally pro in USA. Loved that bike. BMW 900 and tiger 900 are similar, the BMW feels more nimble and lighter, but this is from riding a test bike for 50kms only. I get delivery of my bike in about 2 weeks eg approx around April 25 or so, once I ride it more, I can then tell more about the differences.

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

@@TheNomadRidesThe tiger gt is lighter for sure; 200 to 206kg vs 220 plus thats why i want to get the tiger vs my 750gs at 222kg. . 6' and old can't control the weight. Looking whats good for 2 up adding another 70kg ??

[@TheNomadRides]

@@ed.t.hansen6499 test ride it first and see how it feels.