Paul's Thoughts - 2013 BMW F800GS

[@ozziejim8472]

I just got one in 2023! It’s been a joy. Thanks

[@Oculus729]

It's 2021. Who is still watching this video besides me? Wet clutch on this bike right? Beautiful "B roll" video visuals on this. Well done.

[@TouratechUSA]

Yep, wet clutch on the F800GS. Glad this video is still enjoyable.

[@Oculus729]

@@TouratechUSA thanks for the answer.

[@quadimus]

I'm watching because I can't afford a new one and want to see the reviews of my now "old one". 🙂

[@wesleyclarke2579]

Me. I am looking at buying a second hand bike.

[@EstSotoS]

2023 and watching again 😑👌

[@LASadvgrrl]

I agree with you 100% Paul...we rode the Triumph Tiger 800XC loaned to us from Triumph Canada for 44 days in the summer of 2011 and we really liked that bikes street comfort. I got a custom seat made for my new '13 F8 and with the ESA on highway this BMW has been made into a really comfy ride. I like the lean new look too....Both my partner and I thought we would for sure buy the Triumph when ready to buy but we are both 100% we made the right decision buying the Beemer again.

[@ChristopherKueber]

picking mine up this weekend. I can't wait!!!

[@BikerBytes]

Christopher Kueber I pick mine up most weekends 🤣

[@Porsche996driver]

Well done overview. I’m looking to get a second bike, this would be an easy choice for some truck trails etc. Ride on!

[@wiggelpuppy5474]

I bought an f 800 gs last year and they are great.

[@sebastianschulz6531]

What about other complains, the rims, are supposedly soft and bend too much. The bold from the rear suspension that bends and deforms?

[@moulin680]

What is the music on the background??? Awesome video!!

[@bigmankz]

How about weak rear subframe that can't take much weight with panniers? how about immobiliser antenna that keep loosing signal from the key, bendy rims, buzzy engine? There few things that are better on 800gs than on triumph are ABS button and a bit grippier brakes.

[@BFD15i]

@m3ld4r10n: The Africa Twin was first available in 1988. The BMW R80G/S was first available 1980. Doesn't matter what bike "founded" the mid-size-adventure-touring-class but one thing is for sure: it was not the AfricaTwin. Even Yamaha's XT600Z Tenéré was released 5 years before the Honda AfricaTwin. What model do you mean by EXP500? Never heard of a Honda with that name. But if you're thinking of the XL500 (1979-1984) I still have to proof you wrong. That bike was just an "answer" on Yamaha's XT500 (available from 1976 till 1989). So much for history lessons...

[@irishmo87]

I really have my eyes set on the 1200. right now I have a 750 Honda. and after seeing this with the 800 I am wondering if I should get the 800 or 1200. so I pose a question why would I need the 1200 over the 800

[@nnuckell]

+MO AK I went with the 800 just because it's my everyday bike, if I go for a coffee downtown or crossing the Andes, it's in the 800, if I had another bike for commuting, I would have gone for the 1200gs

[@gregbristowe3057]

I read that the 2012 weighs 207 kgs wet and the 2013 onwards weighs 215 kgs wet is this true ?

[@awrizzo1]

How do those nobby tires handle on the street? Slippery? What about wet roads? Thx!

[@MrLankruza]

What about a disclaimer that this guy was paid to say all that?

[@Willixlonger]

How can I turn off TC? I only have ABS and ESA buttons. I can jump between road and Enduro modes but even enduro cuts off the power sometimes. Help please :(

[@TouratechUSA]

The BMW manual describes the process but a LONG hold on the ABS button will cycle between canceling the ABS and the TC. It's all done using the ABS button.

[@Willixlonger]

@@TouratechUSA I tried today and it works well. Thanks!

[@batman.._]

What tires would you recommend for primarily road use on the F800GS? I have the tkc80 but the vibration on the highway here in Texas is like hell

[@TouratechUSA]

The Continental Trail Attack is a great road tire that will fit the F800GS. If your TKC80s aren't badly worn you might consider having them re-balanced as that can contribute to really bad vibrations at highway speed.

[@batman.._]

What's your take on the Michelin Anakee adventure? I'm mostly doing asphalt these days

[@TouratechUSA]

@@batman.._ I haven't run them personally but I'm sure they are a good tire for 80%+ road use.

[@MAGAman1004]

I'll ride my GS800 forever!!!!!!!!!

[@sredju]

what was transalp?

[@TouratechUSA]

Good point but we haven't had the Transalp in the USA since 1989.

[@sredju]

@@TouratechUSA oops. Why not? Old Africa twin too?

[@TouratechUSA]

@@sredju We never got the RD03/04/07 in the USA.

[@sredju]

@@TouratechUSA i knew that usa is poor, but that much.

[@jasonwilcox73]

Awesome looking bike!

[@alxgzz]

Sport mode for off road riding ?!

[@TouratechUSA]

Some riders prefer the quicker throttle response in that setting.

[@TheDirtyyoungman1]

I just bought a 2013 but I didn't get a manual with it. How do you turn off the rear traction control? THanks

[@nnuckell]

+TheDirtyyoungman1 keep the "ABS" button pressed until the traction control sign light stays on, it's the one with the warning sign.

[@TheDirtyyoungman1]

+Nicolás Nückell Thanks, I'll try that.

[@TheSportsPROgram]

what a bike!!!!

[@Pedagogstudent]

🔥🔥

[@joenviro]

Amen! 800GS started it all? WTF? Also what about the XTZ750 Tenere????

[@jamesf4803]

whats up with so many F800GS owners never upgrading their exhaust to something that looks less like a trash can

[@mikesanders902]

Great video but the background music is killing me. Silence is better

[@fernandomartinena8185]

Don´t forget the DR 800, way before the BMW

[@marcusmcclelland]

The DR is a single, and not great at anything.

[@jamien3981]

marcus mcc I think Fernando was commenting on the fact that Paul claimed the F800 GS was the first in it's class, which it wasn't. DR 800 was waaay before it.

[@mikea7262]

Would somebody comment on what the 2013 BMW F800GS is like to ride on the highway at 70 MPH for long period of time. I'm very interested in this bike but most of the reviews focus on how it functions as a dual purpose bike, and that's what I'm looking for, but I what to know how it effects your upper body on long hauls on the interstate.

[@jamien3981]

Mike A I have a KTM 990 but have two friends with F800 GS's. Great bikes and we've done 500 mile days on interstate, no problems. You'll be right at home on the highway.

[@jeffmorrissey9562]

It really depends on the tires. I have a 2009 F800GS with a set of TKC 80's. 70 MPH is no problem on the highway, much above that and there seems to be some wiggle. I used to have some TKC 70's on the bike, on the highway 100 MPH was smooth.

[@fredbrackely]

Oh dear. He never rode the Triumph 800XC then....

[@byrdt6528]

Great video, terrible choice of background music.

[@kompradorantigo]

Em breve vou comprar uma .

[@TheDesertsweeper]

I owned the 2009 and then bought the 2013. The introduction of ASC in this 2013 model is nothing short of a disaster - where fitted. The problem is you simply cannot permanently disable it. If you do mostly off-road riding, you will come to loath this junk addition. BMW should be sued for this dangerous feature. I can understand it on a road bike but it absolutely should have an "always-off" or an "always-on" option on the GS. It can get you into trouble - potentially serious trouble in certain circumstances. Absolute FAIL

[@JDT64]

Agreed, but you can easily turn it off. Later models fixed this issue.

[@benfarmer1078]

Just a fuckin' 5 minute commercial. And a very boring one at that.