NuBiker Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I am thinking this will be my next bike. Hi folks, I am new here. I first saw an F800ST at the Long Beach (California) motorcycle show. I recently sold a V Strom 650 - a great bike, but it was too tall for me. The F800ST I sat on at the show must have been lowered by the factory. I could flat foot it perfectly!!! I want a blue one with the optional luggage. I would love to see your pictures. This will be my 6th bike in six years. My wife really liked being a passenger on the Strom, but again, I never did get accustomed to keeping it upright on my tiptoes... Anyways, I sure would like to see some pics of your bikes!! Best Regards, NuBiker 2003 VLX, 2007 Ninja 250, 2007 Vulcan 900 Classic LT Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I got my F800ST for my b-day this last spring. I LOVE IT!!!!! I am 5'5" and I am on the balls of my feet. I have a 29" inseam. This is my first street bike so I can't really compare it to anything except for my previous dirt bike. It is very competent and comfortable. Here are a few pics that I was able to find........me in action..... Torrey, UT Torrey, UT First ride out Good luck on choosing your next ride. Hope to see you out there!!!!! Link to comment
Ben_Ricci Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Looks like Jamie is giving her F800 a little pep talk or lecture! Here’s ours loaded down and ready to head out to the UnRally. I can see I didn’t have the seat properly positioned, which may explain why my ass started hurting eight hours later. Here it is on the Blue Ridge Parkway on the ride home. I think it’s a great bike. If I didn’t already have an R12ST, I’d probably have an F800S or ST. Link to comment
NuBiker Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Thanks for posting the pics, folks. Yep, that's the one I want!!! Can you tell me how many miles these bikes get to a tank of gas? Best Regards, Nu Link to comment
bikebits Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 To answer the 'miles on a tank of gas' question, the reserve light comes on at about 350km with the gauge showing almost empty at about 400km. You do the math. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Jamie is getting about 225 - 250 miles on a tank. Averaging high 50's for mpg. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Jamie is getting about 225 - 250 miles on a tank. Averaging high 50's for mpg. Jamie just called me to let me know that she just put exactly 4 gallons in after 218 miles. Not bad! Link to comment
NuBiker Posted December 15, 2007 Author Share Posted December 15, 2007 I think next week I will start cruising BMW dealers in my area. Hopefully, I can get my F800ST in June, 2008. Thanks again to all who replied!! Link to comment
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