2007 bmw reviews

For as short and skinny as I am, this bike is fairly easy to handle. It has all the power for my needs in the city or the highway; the upright seating is much more comfortable for me than the 800s model. It would be awesome if the bike were an inch or so lower, but there are ways to get around that with a little planning. Smooth ride, good power, and lots of fun. Show less

I eagerly anticipated this bike when it was unveiled in 2006 and my anticipation was well rewarded. I purchased my F800ST for my girlfriend as a lighter, more agile replacement to the 2001 R1100S she was riding. She insisted that I rack up the first 600 miles before she'd get on it, and during that time I discovered the F800ST can be ridden significantly faster, and with more control and comfort, than the R1100S. I'm talking about the real world, on real roads, not potential 10/10ths performance on the racetrack. This bike is amazing. The torque curve isn't a curve -- it's flat and substantial across the rev range and allows the rider to pull away at almost any RPM without shudder or complaint. The handling is extremely nimble, the brakes are perfect and thanks to the smooth running engine, the bike is super comforable for hours on end. Plus I dig the belt drive -- clean, quiet, compliant, no fuss, no muss. My personal reference point is my K1200RS with over 100K miles on it, which I've always felt was one of the most comfortable, smooth and controllable bikes out there. In many ways, the F800ST has superior real-world performance, and it's definitely more fun to ride than the K1200RS (and the R1100S). Believe it. Show less

This is one sweet handling motorcycle. It replaces my 95 BMW R1100RS so many of my comments are comparisons to that bike (Which by the way served me faithfully for nearly 70K miles). The F800ST is lighter and more nimble with about the same amount of power. Up to 80 mph at least, plus it has a 6th gear. I still have the stock windshield which provides little wind protection so speeds in excess of 70 I don't consider pleasant whereas the RS was just getting into its zone about then. Riding comfort also doesn't quite match the RS but an after market seat undoubtedly will improve that (I had a Corbin on the RS). Also there is enough heat flowing thru the fairing unto ones shins and feet, especially on the left side, to make riding in temps above 90F a little more unpleasant. Overall however, I expect the bike to be a blast for shorter rides (200 miles) on curvy mountain roads and California Hwy #1 when ever I can get to it. Show less

My riding is 90% on the highway to remote places where the road turns into twisting shale rock, most of which is up hills. The engine guard allows for log jumping on trails and the occasional rock mishap without any damage. The factory tires work well in most conditions, if you plan on doing much in the mud replace them though. This bike has plenty of power for on and offroad use. The only complaint I have had is on long trips ( 2+ hours )the seat becomes uncomfortable. Show less

I recently test drove and purchased my first BMW, the F800ST. I hopped on up on the excellent looking graphite grey colored F800ST and first thing I noticed was how great the bike looks from behind and how awesome the weight distribution was on this bike. Keep in mind, that this is my highest compliment I can most humbly offer as I am a huge Italian bike fan and the Italians absolutely own Sexy. The temp was in the upper 30s F and I had just had a pretty cold 18 mile into town. Now is the time to see what these Beemers are made of and try to understand how these guys put 30,40 and even 50+ thousand miles a year on these machines. Will I be comfy? Will I be warm? What will the wind resistance be like at speed? Off we go. First thing I notice is that although the HP rating of my Ducati S2R1K and the F800ST are similar and p/w ratios are in the same area, the F800ST does not have anywhere near the snap of the Monster, not even close. It is more confident and mature in it's manners. I am not sure how to process that as it hits me and then I take my first city corner...wow that was smooth...lets get on the superslab and head to the tightest technical corners I know my Duc can eat that provides a big jolt. Will I get a jolt? The bike does everything I ask. As I lean it though the clover of the onramp, I quickly notice that the bike is one of the smoothest and most stable cornering I have ever felt. Period. On the Highway, the ride is totally sublime, I wind it smoothly up through the gears and look at the speedo and I am at 80-85 MPH. Is that right? This is the smoothest and most comfortable 80+ I have ever had on any bike..Period. A Few miles up the road and off the ramp onto my intended highway. A local favorite of mine (and my Duc friends) it starts off with some nice wide sweepers,50-60 MPH. A few Rail road tracks and wow those are some nice smooooth...brakes. I am familiar with the likes of Brembos, but the chasis does not dive like an Italian. I think to myself those hot grips are real nice and toasty as the dash tells me it is 38.6F. I am feeling great, it is chilly, but I am ready to ride for hours. Can this really be? It is on up to the tight stuff and I gently nudge her over and she falls perfectly in...and I mean perfectly into my chosen line. As I hit the corner apex. I am powering it through and rolling on strong, the bike sticks like GLUE. Me thinks, Glorious. This German beauty is stunning! One word comes to mind...S-O-L-D. Let me run that set of corners again. Was it really pulling through there that freakin smoothly?!! On back through in reverse and yes..it is for real. S-O-L-D. I drove her home last night and I must say that this bike is nothing short of fantastic. I took a spin on a K1200GT before I closed the deal on the F800ST and came back after about 15 minutes, for me and my riding desires..the F800ST is the Beemer for me. The bike is beautiful and in 24 hours it has charmed the pants off of me. This Beemer is a real world CLASS middleweight! Wind Resistance 9 Ride feel 10 Ride Performance 10 Power 10 (Fast feels slower than it is, which for a sport tourer is a sign of perfection) Ergos/Comfort 10 Build Quality 10 Dealer Experience 10 Show less

I had been out of riding for about 12 years and decided New Years Eve to get back into it. I wanted a high mileage medium cc bike that I could ride anywhere I wanted to go, on road, off road, but I didn't want a bike that looked or rode like an Enduro. Then web surfing I saw it. The F650GS from BMW. It looks more road bike then dirt, it rides more road bike then dirt, and that works great for me since 95% of my riding is on the asphalt. I've taken it offroading and found it works just fine, not as well as it would if it had true off road tires, but well enough for the 5% of the time I drive it off road. The 4 gallon gas tank is great, and at 58 mpg it's got quite the range. The bike has no problem maintaining 80 mph and still has more power for passing trucks or other slow vehicles. I've taken it on several 400+ mile trips and found it very comfortable for solo riding. My wife on the other hand said it could use a back rest and she would be fine. I mostly use it for my daily commute to and from work. What used to cost me $6.50 a day in gas is now $8.00 a week. Am I happy? You bet. Half the cost of the bike is being offset by my savings in gas. And this bike makes doing your part to save energy a blast. Show less

I have had it only three weeks and have ridden it 2600 miles so far with no problems. The bike has a lot of acceleration, the handling is great, and the ride is smooth. My wife loves to also ride on it. From reading other reviews I thought I would not get a full tank of gas. My 2007 bike has a factory air hole to let me filler up and to use the full seven gallons of gas. I fill it up to about one inch from the top. I will try to come back next year to update this review. Show less

I actually was thinking of buying a Wing or an LT. Their weight was a big factor for me NOT to purchase either one. I am very happy with my RT. At 571 pounds (with a full tank of fuel) it is much easier to handle than the Wing or LT. For me, the RT was the right choice. Show less

After an 83 R65, an 89 K100RSA, and a 98 K1200RS Taxi, I'm finally on the right bike! The bike handles almost as good as the Ducati ST3 I test rode. Think it and it's done! There is no need to spend the money on 95 fuel, the bike will run on 87(the gas cap says 89). Tank two and 43.6 miles per gallon! I loved the rocketship K1200RS, but it would never get more than 35 miles per gallon. Bike has loads of comfort to boot! (Put an Aeroflow on it and it will almost rival an RT!) If you have been thinking about getting one of these bikes, QUIT THINKING AND GET IT! Show less

I've onwned a Harley Sportster 1200, a Yamaha and a Suziki racing bike and all of them are nothing compared to this bike, the BMW 1200GS. This is really something special because it's a tourer and a sportsbike all in one. When you drive, it is like you are driving it in confidence and with it. This is something really special. I think it is the best all around bike on the globe. It has everthing. I am happy with it and I think it's my last bike to own, or it must be a new BMW 1200 GS. Buy this one and you won't regret it or take a test drive on it at your BMW dealer at least. Show less