TEWKS Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) Could this be the perfect ADV bike? Good Range, Good Weather Protection, Tubeless Tires, Less Weightier than it's big Bro. That's a lot of checks! Click for a Pic. https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/crash.net/visordown.com/styles/v2_large/s3/field/image/P90327714_highRes_the-new-bmw-f-850-gs.jpg?itok=h7qFn7mD Pat Edited November 6, 2018 by TEWKS Link to comment
tallman Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Yes. Until the next one is. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Think I mentioned I like to bike talk a lot ( i.e. dream) about owning them all. I'm in a hunt to find something I don't like about this one, today. Pat Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Haven't you heard? Adventure riding is no longer the "thing." Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Haven't you heard? Adventure riding is no longer the "thing." Oh Man, don't say that, the Classified section here at BMWST will be overrun. Pat Link to comment
RTinNC Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Could this be the perfect ADV bike? Good Range, Good Weather Protection, Tubeless Tires, Less Weightier than it's big Bro. That's a lot of checks! Click for a Pic. https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/crash.net/visordown.com/styles/v2_large/s3/field/image/P90327714_highRes_the-new-bmw-f-850-gs.jpg?itok=h7qFn7mD Pat And Cruise Control !! Link to comment
scout6 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Nice looking bike. Standing at the back, looking forward to the tank and the bars, it looks a lot like its big brother the 1200. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Yes. Until the next one is. Shhh, that's how they keep selling bikes. I should know.. Link to comment
LBump Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Visually tantalizing video with the 'pro riders' on board... ya got to love marketing. But, do you really think any one in their right mind would go out on the TAT or a BDR alone on a 519 pound bike (plus 80 lbs with all the other shit) , dump the bike in the mud, dump the bike in the rocks and then pick it up like nothing happened, feel good, then keep on riding... BS... Go with a light weight and enjoy the two track and the scenery. And if you go down, hopefully you can pick it up. But then again, you might be a pro rider. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Whammo, and Larry lays down the.... Pat Link to comment
Oldironken Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 After watching the video i wonder if there is something wrong with the seat, that guy never sat on it... Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 wonder if there is something wrong with the seat, that guy never sat on it... No, it's perfect. Sargent & Corbin says so! Pat Link to comment
tallman Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 The seat is designed. By the seat engineer. The seat engineer used to be the color coordinator. He got promoted. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 It's the new hot market, just saw where the Yamaha Tenere 700 is coming stateside in 2020 and these should be here much sooner. https://advrider.com/ktm-introduces-two-new-790-adventure-models-eicma-2018/ Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 I was wondering if this new Tenere was going to be ADV Touring capable. This clip answers that question, I guess. Endless choices it seems! Pat Link to comment
KTM Doug Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 At my age, I'm thinkin maybe this should be my next adventure bike Damn I love this color. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 That'd be Nice! Pat Link to comment
tallman Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 We bought an off road capable trailer. So far I have driven over the curb at Starbux. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 We bought an off road capable trailer. So far I have driven over the curb at Starbux. Hey that sounds a little bit like adventure riding, over your head. Spill that coffee and it could have caused great pain and cost you big $bux. Pat Link to comment
roadscholar Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 And another, Multistrada 950. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Mentioned a few posts back that I was looking for something unappealing to my eyes on the new 850 ADV. Found it, the side panels extending past the crash bars looks a little funky IMO. Whew, that was close! Pat Link to comment
roadscholar Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 It's a new, different look, plus it hides a motor that isn't all that great looking. I kinda like it : ) Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Grasping at straws here, Bill come on, help me out! Pat Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I'm with Pat on this one. It is odd looking. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Gold wheels on an adv. bike. It must be a joke. Link to comment
Chris K Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Grasping at straws here, Bill come on, help me out! Pat It's got a chain on it, what's that all about? Way too much maintenance! Did that help? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Gold rims & chain drive, works almost as well as Limburger Cheese. Thanks guys! Pat Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Sales forecast just went down 18%. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 It has gold wheels, well because.. Top Ten Selling Adventure-Touring Motorcycles (first 9 months of 2017) 1 Honda Africa Twin 580 30% 2 Suzuki DR650SE 360 -4.50% 3 BMW R 1200 GS 288 6.30% 4 Kawasaki KLR650 242 -18.50% 5 BMW R 1200 GSA 223 -12.90% 6 Honda CB500XA 212 3.40% 7 Suzuki DL650XA 148 18.40% 8 BMW F700GS 142 -8.40% 9 KTM 1090 Adventure R 132 0% 10 Ducati 1200 Multistrada 131 -26% Link to comment
eddd Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I was wondering if this new Tenere was going to be ADV Touring capable. This clip answers that question, I guess. Endless choices it seems! Pat Did the chick's attire convince you that it is going to be an ADV bike? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 I was wondering if this new Tenere was going to be ADV Touring capable. This clip answers that question, I guess. Endless choices it seems! Pat Did the chick's attire convince you that it is going to be an ADV bike? Ed, I didn't notice the chick, or the attire...Oh you lie! Yep Adventure! Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 I can't seem to get the pic to show for comparison purposes but take a look at the Twin on The Dark Side Of The Moon. PS...I realize you were just pointing out what's been selling well and not necessarily your personal preference. https://www.africatwinforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7058&d=146971655 Pat Link to comment
roadscholar Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Actually I kind of like the gold wheels because it's different. Although not always, when the first bike with gold anodized wheels came out it seemed outlandish and over the top, the 1982 Honda CX500 Turbo. Of course it didn't help I was a Yamaha dealer and we had a more conventional looking Turbo, and all the magazines preferred the Honda : ) A decade or so later I had both at the same time and over time grew to like the Honda better not only for riding but for it's looks too.They were both really good sport touring bikes in their day. ] Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Gold Rims, hmm. I guess we know where the Germans shop for their styling ideas. Thank God it's not us, couldn't deal with ape hangers on a GS. Pat Link to comment
MikeRC Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Mentioned a few posts back that I was looking for something unappealing to my eyes on the new 850 ADV. Found it, the side panels extending past the crash bars looks a little funky IMO. Whew, that was close! Pat Looks like a combination of deflection of water/mud/air from the legs and better heat dissipation from the radiator/engine. Function over style? I find the 800GS to be a pretty good sweet spot for combined paved/unpaved road riding. Nothing bigger than a 400 thumper for me for unmaintained trails. Looking forward to see what the 850 is like from the rider's seat. Mike Cassidy Link to comment
tallman Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 It does have the Goes Starbux decals. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 It does have the Goes Starbux Adventures decals. KTM, or any of the other adv bike manufacturers could put together a funny ad campaign spoofing this Tacoma commercial, using the SB reference. https://ispot.tv/a/dRB3 Although, probably plenty of expensive KTMs' parked at SB too. Pat Link to comment
Whip Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I think it looks great! Still way to heavy for me. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Still way to heavy for me. He ain't heavy, he's my Mudder? Pat Link to comment
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