BMW F800R

After a great year on the parallel-twin F800GT in 2013, I’m looking forward to discovering this tough little naked’s charms around town, on tracks and on my travels.

Year: ALL

Long term update: The rough with the smooth

05 August 2015 by Steve Hunt

After several hundred miles on the BMW F800R this past weekend, I’m confident I’ve got the measure of it. I’ve discovered all of its little foibles and have learned to love some of its elemental...

Long term update: Fully loaded for an adventure

28 May 2015 by Steve Hunt

A planned trackday didn’t come off, so with my yet-to-be-worn dead cow firmly wedged in the cupboard ready for a rearranged date, I’m left to work on another part of my BMW F800R mission. The mix of...

Long term update: F800R knows best

23 May 2015 by Steve Hunt

Nearly a thousand miles in and the F800R and I are becoming good friends. We’ve not been on any particularly meaningful adventures yet; it’s been a more a case of several, shorter liaisons, but over...

Long term update: It's riding time

30 April 2015 by Steve Hunt

My intention this year is to ride. Having spent last year working on a customising project that saw my bike spend more time on ramps than it did on the road, this time I want something rideable,...