Test drive the other dayBMW F800R.
I went out to ride the F800GT in the first place, but there were no test rides available.MV Test drive the AGUSTA..... As I was filling out the application form before the test ride, I thought to myself, "Well, I want a full or half cowl tourer that I can use on the street. I'm looking for a full or half cowl tourer that can be used on the street....." I went out for a test ride, and when I came back, it was ready for me.
BMW virginity loss.
I got in.
It was a normal test drive, so it was just a quick ride. I just drove a few kilometers on ordinary roads in Tokyo.So, it is not very helpful. And as usual, this is the ramblings of an amateur.
Oh, no. I think we might have met.
From the moment I stepped out of the parking space into the driveway and turned the first corner, I could handle the bike like a familiar one. There was no sense of uneasiness when I repeatedly stopped and went on the street where there was a fair amount of fast flowing traffic.
The test drive course is a circuit with four left turns at intersections, but I'm consciously trying to increase my cornering speed little by little: ...... Mmmm. It's fun. And a great sense of security.
I left a little space in front of me and tried to turn the gas pedal. Yeah. I have a feeling I'll be able to use this once I get used to it.
I think 800cc is the best for me!
Lovely place.
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But really, in my short test drive, everything was too good to be true. It's good for winding and high-speed cruising, right? Of course it's good, isn't it?
If you're not happy with it, why don't you try a different BMW? I feel like
Hmm? What is it?
However, there are some?There are also some points that.
- A meter that looks like a child's alarm clock
Analog tachometer and speedometer. The digital speedometer is easier to read, but it is acceptable ...... But...
This size is exquisitely hard to see: .... Also, the short and thick hands make the design feel like a child's alarm clock.
- Electronic safety features are optional. Three months to delivery.
I would like to have TRACON as safety equipment, but ESA (electronically adjustable suspension) + ASC (automatic stability control) is optional. It's a rare pattern to have it installed, so it's going to take 3 months for the car to be ordered and delivered in Japan. I actually like the color of the 2013 model.
I asked him if he had any ESA + ASC in stock or used. The answer was "hopelessly unlikely". How much would it cost to buy and replace the exterior? It's going to be a lot of money, isn't it?
- It's hard to enter neutral.
I had the same impression on the R1200RS that I rode this day, so I wonder if this is a common feature of BMW cars. It was hard to put the bike in neutral. If you don't step on it with a very delicate touch, it goes from 2nd to 1st gear. It's not a problem once you get used to it.
Differences between R and GT: .... This might be the biggest problem.
The F800R we tested this time is a model that received a major update in 2015. The first generation was released in 2009.
The F800GT I want is based on the previous generation, right? Maybe it will be redesigned soon, right?
By the way, the big thing that has changed in the 2015 model is that
- The upright telescopic fork is now inverted.
- Brembo monoblock front brake calipers are used.
- Maximum output increase by changing ECU program.
Hmm. This difference is not small. I had the display car moved around a bit to check the footing, but the parts used are quite different. It doesn't matter if the ride is different, but the components are different.....
If I buy a new car this year, I'll cry if the design doesn't change much and the next year's model comes with these features.
So I guess we'll have to wait and see. I'll try to gather information on the F800GT model change.
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