BMW releases the new Africa Twin 850

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https://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/en/models/adventure/f850gs.html

So BMW have released the long-awaited replacement for the ten-year-old F800GS. New version gets a spec bump to 850cc, all new design, and a pair of crosshairs firmly planted on Honda's offering so blatantly you can hear the Bavarian chortling from here.

Choice facts:
Honda: base model £9500
Engine: 270 degree inline twin
Power: 94hp
Wet weight: 232kg

BMW: base model £9400
Engine: 270 degree inline twin
Power: 95hp
Wet weight: 229kg
Wheel spoke anti-corrosion protection: tbc

No word yet if the F800R or GT will get similar upgrades, i'd imagine so though given the new engine.

There's also a new F750 GS to replace the 700, with an actual CC that still doesn't match the name (replacing the old 800cc F700 with a new 850cc F750 because who knows why)

Anyway I quite like how it looks, don't quite like how I can't pretend my F800 is the latest model anymore so much. Ah well.
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2009 BMW G650X Challenge: On road
1975 Norton Commando 850: Off road, awaiting recommissioning

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[Kris]

Off-road launch?

I'd wait to see how many road testers get airlifted before parting with any cash. Inb4 recall yo.
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[Polarbear]

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[Rogerborg]

I'm enraged that I still haven't found any faults on mine. OK, the battery is starting to struggle a bit after 5 1/2 years, and the gear position sensor can get briefly muddled if left out in the rain, but that's it.

I wonder what the deal is with swapping the chain and exhaust side-to-side. Just ensuring parts incompatibility?
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[ScaredyCat]

...because left leg is a different, unrelated problem.
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Honda CBF125 ↳ Speed Triple

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