2009 F800R?

[Bill Neander]

http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=110856&d=1194928118

[TEWKS]

 

 

 

Hey, I can dream can't I!

 

Pat

[AZ-J]

Last I heard this design was scrapped in favor of a 2010 model with the GS's steel trellis frame due to the aluminum one shown above being to pricey. We'll see.

[W. Mazelin]

 

 

 

That looks pretty cool! I don't think there is any reason to doubt the eventual release of an F-800-R. Although it seems to me it would be cheaper to make use of as many components as possible from the F-800-S, and F-800-ST to reduce costs. Why develop a whole new frame when they already have a one?

[10ovr]

Why develop a whole new frame when they already have a one? NEVER ASK A GERMAN,,,WHY........

[bikebits]

The frame, swingarm and chain drive have already been developed. They're from the F800GS.

[W. Mazelin]

 

True, but this picture has the frame/engine from the S, ST models. The frame/engine for the GS are specific to that model in part due the desire to have the cylinders almost vertical for front tire clearance under suspension compression. To develop a another frame for a specific model that shares so many components with other bikes in the line-up, to me, doesn't seem like a good idea.

[bikebits]

The bike in the picture is a one-off by a dealer in Europe, shown in 2007, using R1200R components to finish the front end.

 

The F800R BMW has announced as a prototype uses the GS components. So, BMW will offer 5 F800 based models using only two different chassis.

[W. Mazelin]

Well, now it's quite clear, thanks.