BMW R1200GS adventure vs. F800GS

onboard '08 GS adventure 1200, passed by '09 F800GS and chasing 800 down

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[MageoftheMoon]

Are you 2up, or is that a large camera. At 3;30 it clearly shows you but cant make out if you are alone. Oh, and which do you think is better for camping 2up and commuting to work. A f800gs or a r1200gs. Cant make my mind up. I want to get a secondhand one but cant make my mind up as to which.

[cheezwhiz1234]

@MageoftheMoon Single rider on each bike. For weekend rides and commutes to work, the 800GS is better IMO. But, 2 person riding the1200 is far better. Also, stock 800 seat very uncomfortable after 100+miles.

[cheezwhiz1234]

PS to all.

I was not the rider on the 1200! Several comments have been directed at me.

[thealaskan69]

That's a 2 beer video worth watching while the ol lady cooks dinner. I didn't realize the 800 had a set of balls like that. Good video... good riders !

[cheezwhiz1234]

@thealaskan69

We only had 4 before we rode haha. JUST KIDDING!

[MAsterDV]

Ow, today I go to a BMW dealer and drive 1200 and 800, realy!!! The 1200 gs is the best on corners, if the guy of 1200 is alone in this bike have no chance to 800. The center of gravitty 1200 is very low, If the 1200gs ride changing your boddy position is sure, he win this battle...

This 800 engine is incredible, I realy say, BMW receive a wrong data by ROTAX about power, is more than 85hp...

[cheezwhiz1234]

@muzikfan001

It's easy to ride 2nd and "push" the lead rider. Lead rider must judge entry speed into turn, or both may crash.

That being said, 1200 rider is much better than he is given credit for here. There was always

a clear view when centerline was crossed. I prefer to train myself to stay within the lane. No big deal either way.

[Mark622111]

Nice video.....Not sure I'll ever push those speeds but nice to know I can. Would be nice to see the RPMs at those speeds. RPMs let me know how hard the engine is working...but at least I know now the rpms will be low at normal freeway speed.

[steinert]

@MageoftheMoon The 1200 is more massive but also more sovereign. And it has more punch. The 800 is more easy off road, but theres always the question if you will use also the tires for this. The 1200 uses Kardan and you need no more to give attention for a chain.

[shawnfarand]

The 1200GS rider was doing this all with one hand..... lol... someone had to hold that camera up the whole time. (wink)

[NemeanLion]

@rots4me If the speedometer is correct, I saw 120 mph @ 4:18

[cheezwhiz1234]

@Ciqir Just to clarify, I was not the rider on the 1200.

[Ciqir]

I'm with you mostly on pushing the lead rider and like you very much develop the flow and technique to stay within my own lane. I'm not with you in justifying going over in anything but an emergency or the fact that there was always a clear view in this vid, which there plainly wasn't. Lack of ability and pride will end you. Nice ride though and a beautiful road.

[geukalp]

800's engine is not Rotax..Not easily,but I kill the 1200s on the road.I would like to ride my 800 with a 19 or even 17 inch front tire..Then overtaking 1200s would be piece of cake I suppose..Of course there are times that I beg for a 1200 for some more ass comfort and less back pain..hello all from Turkey