Folks who have never ridden an RT don’t know what they’re missing. It’s one of the best, if not THE best, bikes on the planet. Other bikes, including other BMW’s, are good, but the RT is superlative. Once you ride one you may wonder what the point is in riding anything else. Worth every penny!
Hi, I have an optimal 4 about three years old, It works perfectly. I am thinking of buying a Lithium Life po 4 Battery, So will this optimaL 4 trickle charge a Lithium battery,??. please.
I own own one and the way you talk about vibration you must be built like a twig as there is very little vibrations and try adjust the rear suspension. Man up lol
Bike's on it 24/7 and it keeps the battery topped up. Don't really care about the colours as it does its thing automatically, checking and charging the battery when needed. Cheers.
What's complicated, you literally just plug it in that's it. Do you struggle to charge your phone too just because the screen has millions of colours? 😂
Considering one too. I have the luck of being able to have a couple bikes in my garage and a wife who accepts my BS reasons of owning a third one.. (Currently own a 2016 GSA and a 2022 X-Cape Morini). Not buying a new one though; 28k for a bike is just crazy. Will have to wait too, and snatch a used one below 20k in due time.
Lucky man :) I can't even justify replacing my F800GT, much less get another bike :) TBH, not riding much these days so, no problems. Even considered selling mine. Breaks my heart using it as the most expensive shelf in the garage :(
Not so sure I'm even a decent rider, much less an excellent one but thank you 😊 As for this particular ride, it was on a Sunday and I made a conscious and silly decision to go out in the snow 🤪
Beautiful Portugal and its people. I am planning to do Santander to Lisbon via Porto in the spring. Any points you recommend stopping at on the way on top of the ones you mention in this vid? Wishing you a happy and healthy new year 😊
Cheers. The Picos De Europa have some amazing roads. Head west from Santander, to Ribadesella and then south to Cangas De Onis. Pick either the 621, 623 or 625. Either one is great and will bring you south, to Portugal. Safe ride and enjoy your trip.
I got one of these R18B and they are the best bike I had. Much better than the Harley. BTW... every bike vibrates if you are in the wrong gear. Top heavy?? Those bikes do actually have a very low gravity that's why the handling is amazing. Maybe just stick with reviewing scooters because you haven't much clue about riding and reviewing proper bikes.
Surprised to hear you say it's great around town. Mine was the worst round-town bike I've had: slow steering, feels heavy, hardly ever gets out of second gear, all while blasting hot air onto your left leg. I wouldn't say I hated it, but I did sell it after two months. Great fuel economy though, I'll give you that - although it does need the premium high-octane stuff to run properly.
After 6 months of ownership, I had one issue with Quick Shifter, the seat is making my butt sore after 2 hours of riding. it's running a bit shaky between 2000-4000 rpm so not really comfy for slow city rides. very sharp TCS and ABS, the build quality is absolutely amazing. Vibration is a problem but it doesnt diminish the fun, just cancels the mirrors at certain speeds, you need to guess whats behind you :D . I'm in love with it, lightweight, agile.. Only when compared to MT10, the vibration, the low mid revs, explosive power that MT10 had... ahh i dont know man yamaha is also a very nice option... Still BMW is a great bike and I am not even slightly disappointed. I tested CB1000R, Z1000, ZH2, GSX S1000, I mean nothing beats this beast. Only maybe GSX S1000 can be a choice due to its style, choice of taste. OF course theres still Aprilia Tuono 1100 Factory and Ducati V4 Streetfighter also Triumph street triple 1200 rs are the ones I havent tasted yet and they say so nice things about especially Aprilia. Perhaps one day.
I had mine re mapped. Made a word of difference in that 2000-4000 range. Way smoother and no more hunting , surging around town when in that range. Plus the bmw torque restrictions are removed in the low gears giving the full power. Well worth it. Also find a looser grip helps with the vibration to the point where I don't notice it.
Greetings from Normandy France, but I’m currently in Los Angeles visiting family and I’ve rented an 850 GS BMW and I like my F 800 GT so much more…. Everyone was getting behind for the GS it’s a good workhorse, but I prefer my bike over this GS anytime
If you have a 200 mile solo ride in front of you in average British weather (patches of sun, patches of drizzle 15degC) do you swing a leg over your f800GT or step through the C650?
Thanks for your thorough and honest comments on this motorcycle. I’m retiring in a few months and as I’ve gotten older I am less attracted to heavy touring bikes. I usually go on weekend trips or day rides and I’ve been looking to downsize from my Harley-Davidson Heritage. I test rode a 2023 BMW 750 GS this past weekend and found it to my liking and I am going to buy it. The engine power is enough for me and I like the fact it has all the advanced rider modes and safety features including ABS, heated grips and cruise control at a price point of $14,000 or so USD. Most of the other smaller bikes of this type from Triumph or Kawasaki do not have the cruise control feature or heated grips. It handled great and is much lighter than I’m used to which is what I wanted. Great review and ride safe.
You mention vibrations at low speed which contrasts lots of reviews saying the T120 seat is very comfy and the ride very smooth. Loved the commentary though and the countryside.
I really liked this review. I want to downsize from my K1100lt and the 800GT seems perfect. My K does give me tingly hands due to the vibration. How is the GT with this?