BMW F800ST

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Anyone had one?

Looking at moving on from the Deauville to something with a bit more grunt and newer as my Deau is a 99.

I like the BMW as it has decent panniers that I need to cart shit round and it's not as big and wide as a lot of other sports tourers, belt drive is also a plus point as i like the zero maintenance like I have with the shaft drive currently on the Deau.

Bike is 95% of the time for an 80 mile a day commute, I do use it for getting about locally but am not a biker who goes on weekend ride outs etc.

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I've been hankering after one for quite a while, undoubtedly a top commuter/light tourer.

Fuel tank filler not in the tank would probably erk me because I fill up twice a week or so, and like to do the whole thing without getting off the bike.

Everything else seems pretty decent. Probably my next bike for when ULEZ kicks in.
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[BrownTrousers]

My dad had one. Capable, Efficient and sensible if ultimately a bit dull. A BMW Deauville. I quite liked the looks myself.

His was new but didn't have any problems in 3 years of ownership (although didn't do big mileage either).

Panniers were a bit of a faff but they did expand to take a full face lid and go small again if not needed so can still filter. Also has a bit of a rack on the back to strap shit to it I remember correctly.

Oh and I think it had some weird indicator switchgear arrangement where left button is on left handlebar and right button on right handlebar. Took some getting used to.


Sounds like a relatively sensible option from your OP.
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[Rogerborg]

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Belt drive is not zero maintenance, you have to check tension weekly and inspect drive for wear/cracking weekly.

[Amber Phoenix]

Was also looking at one of these to replace my FZS600 for commuting into London once the ULEZ penalisation comes in. Not ridden one, but I just get the impression it'll feel a bit boring compared to my 95bhp Fazer, albeit a very practical and economical. For similar moneys I can't help but think I should just opt for an FZ1, have more fun, recycle more dinosaurs and stick two fingers up to economy!
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[Rogerborg]

The BMW delivers a decent whack of torque low down and in the midrange, but the FZS600 is indeed smoother and more frisky up top - too much so for me. I get 65mpg out of my midi-GS when commuting, and that's downgeared a tooth on the front.

[Wonko The Sane]

I test rode one and wasn't that keen:

slow/low speed felt a bit lumpy and jerky when filtering or in stop start traffic

kept struggling to cancel indicators and randomly honking at people while trying to indicate

fairly minor but enough to put me off at the time.
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[Alpineandy]

An 'acquaintance' has one (nice guy but I don't see him very often).
He's very happy with it and thinks it's a very underrated bike. Having said that, he doesn't commute on it...
I don't disbelieve him when he says it's a good ride etc, although I was a bit sceptical when he mentioned that the BMW Motorad dealer he had it looked over by wasn't condescending in any way
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[drzsta]

I bought an '09 specifically for doing the 50 mile a day commute across the Severn bridge (toll free).


I can't fault it, belt is still the original on 24k miles with zero maintenance.

The only fault that pisses me off is that most parts fur up and rot like a Suzuki.

[Val]

You try it first the position is more sporty then it looks
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