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Hi Norman
I've got the F800GS; super bike. Just done 2000 miles in nine days on it: The Strategy Meeting - via the Pyrenees and Alps - ADVrider. My only comments for a "very long distance trip" would be the seat is not bad but can get uncomfortable so you may want to factor in an aftermarket seat (when they become available) or at least an Airhawk and consider trying to get a touring windshield from BMW or Givi. The stock shield isn't bad but it could be improved. Also, if you're very tall, you may find the riding position just a little cramped.
The bike is perfect for me and my needs.
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Hey, Thank you Wildman! 
Yeah, I'm not "very tall" at 5' 7"  thus the choice of a lower bike. Did a Borneo trip though (lots of pictures  on BMW sponsored bikes i.e the 650X-Country and a lowered seat 1200GS. Backside wasn't very happy. Is that an airhawk on your 800 seat? Looks comfortable even from the picture.
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I'm not "very tall" at 5' 7" thus the choice of a lower bike. |
BMW F800 "now" comes with lower seat ... you can purchase a seat which is ( as i recall) 7 cm.lower. Something definetly nice for "not tall" drivers like you and me ...
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BMW F800 "now" comes with lower seat ... you can purchase a seat which is ( as i recall) 7 cm.lower. Something definetly nice for "not tall" drivers like you and me ... |
Forgot to mention that I did a test ride on the bike (the new ones, not Sebastian's) - and it felt great. The height is not too much of a problem but a 7cm lowered seat would be even better, me thinks.
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Hey, Thank you Wildman!
Yeah, I'm not "very tall" at 5' 7" thus the choice of a lower bike. Did a Borneo trip though (lots of pictures on BMW sponsored bikes i.e the 650X-Country and a lowered seat 1200GS. Backside wasn't very happy. Is that an airhawk on your 800 seat? Looks comfortable even from the picture. |
Hi Norman
Yes, I'm using an Airhawk on the low seat until I can get a comfortable aftermarket seat.
Cheers.
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I was at the dealer today for some part for my bike and looking at the F800GS they will not compete with the 1200 when you want to travel 2 up , the back seat look like you will kill your butt are 100 miles ( on good road), 3 were left in the store? they may not sale as oon as they were supposed to???
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Here is a thread over on ADV about this BMW GS800 Tunisia Rally. Some good pics further in the thread of the F800GS's in the deep sand 
The link here starts on page 5.
BMW GS Trophy in Tunisia - Page 5 - ADVrider
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Not very impressif in deep sand , I still prefer my XR650R, I guess we all have to understand that each bike is good for a specific use??
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This is a street bike that you can ride off-road. Or an adventure bike, one capable of going off-road, with caution. The suspension is set for street riding. If you want a really BIG dirt bike get an HP2 or a KTM 950SE, there is a really big difference, trust me.
Or as Hendi Kaf said, the XR650R.
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With your height I'd suggest you look at the F650GS twin. It's still 800cc but is lower.
Check out rider reviews here: F650/800GS road test reports by UKGSers - ::. UKGS'er.com .::
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