2011 BMW F800R Review

BMW Motorrad new ethos is to be more daring and state of the art, like the side of his BMW car and illustrated by S1000RR Superbike. Not only the RR to become the best selling BMW in the United States, the average age of owners just 34 years."A great success," is how Mr. Pieter de Waal, BMW Motorrad USA, VP, says S1000RR, especially when the depressed market. "When you sell something that nobody needs," says de Waal, "it is better to give them a good reason to buy."Thus, in his efforts to obtain "futuristic younger, more dynamic drivers' city F800R is offered by American pilots for the first time, replacing the mechanically similar to BMW F800S 2011 collection. 800ST remains unchanged.

 

2011 BMW F800R

The F800R is essentially a lighter version of the 800ST, which deserve our respect, when it hit the Honda VFR800 Interceptor competent in a shooting sport-touring.The main differences apart from the lack of clear 800R fairings are on both sides of the swingarm to replace the ST arm and the double-sided asymmetric headlight bulbs H7 sports. ST low maintenance belt replaces the chain and sprockets at the same final report when the gears are shorter than 4-6. The gear sixth to fifth-800GS.At a list price of $ 9,950 (plus destination $ 495), F800R retails for about $ 1,000 less than the F800ST base MSRP of $ 10,990. The removal of ST-sided swinger, and the strap to keep the price under the magical sign of the R $ 10K. BMW reps say the system belt drive will cost more than a chain.

Like a naked sport bike, is a decathlete F800R gender, able to barge his way through commuter traffic on Monday, then rip the canyons on the weekends. Comfortable upright ergonomics offers accommodating, with a piece handlebar just to go ahead - perfect.

 

2011 BMW F800R

Ergos fall a bit short on room marginal seat use. The standard seat is sitting on a modest 31.5 inches, optional-to-no-additional cost to make 1-inch seats in both directions. Adjustable footrest could be a good addition to a versatile bike like this. The mirrors are mounted too low for easy rear view. New to the F800R is updated including the peripheral interconnect molding (MID) changes, in which a laser creates circuits and wires into the plastic housings instead of the son of each circuit. This allows multiple functions changes in compact dimensions. For example, functions for the starter button and kill were combined into a single switch.

A little more 'important information about the options: F800R is the last to abandon the German model of the BMW brand traditional three-button switch available to the combined indicators is the same right as all other bikes with the exception of Harley. All switches 800R feels accurate and smooth, and adjustable levers ensure a variable to reach.

BMW roadster feeling fine mid-range between the knees, the assistance of the fuel tank is positioned under the seat. It 'up to 4.1 liters of the ship, the R is said to weigh only 440 pounds.

FR fire easily and quickly installed in a slow motion. Its 798cc parallel twin, is well known for F800 owners with the firing order of 360 degrees even with a combustion event occurs with each rotation of the crank, the pistons move up and down together. This is the firing sequence same as used on BMW Boxer Twins, giving them a sound like the exhaust.

 

2011 BMW F800R

Despite the thrilling exhaust note, F800 engine is very powerful. BMW says it has more torque than any other in the same category, and pulls very strong from just 3000 cycles. The flexibility of the engine is assisted by a great change - a light, positive and seamless. Its only flaw is a switch that operates at the end of the walk a fairly narrow friction.

Although the design of the DOHC cylinder head is similar to the K1300 engine, using finger followers for activation cam is the parallel-Twin screamer. It has a linear power accumulation that comes on strong at 6000 rpm when the torque peaks, rushing to a climax the wheel 80 horsepower at the rear, as measured by 800ST since we last tested. BMW tells us to expect an almost identical number.

New F800R is the use of a fuel system that offers variable pressure precisely the amount of fuel and timing based on the desired power. This makes more efficient than a constant flow system the only fuel that varies depending on the duration without any change in the calendar, and it eliminates the need for a fuel line return. This requires a sophisticated ECU with four times the processing power, and BMW says it offers better power transfer, better economy and lower emissions. The F800 engine has already proven to be fuel efficient, on average, an excellent 48 mpg with our 800ST, although it requires premium fuel. BMW claims an average of 55 mpg for the 800R, which we were unable to check with our time limited places.

Perhaps the most lovable personality chassis tuning 800R, which feels very neutral in all situations swing. Bars wide enough allow a quick check but sure to rake 25.0 degrees and 91mm of trail, while a thin 59.8-inch wheelbase and a steering damper into the crown provides reassuring stability. It is an accomplice willing and able, from a residential to a mountain road sweeping.

 

2011 BMW F800R

Seventeen-inch wheels are fully equipped with valve stems off exit and are shod with 120/70 and 180/55 tires typical of the opening of the bike for almost every sport rubber. Our bike is a set of Michelin Pilot powers, and I have no complaints with them.

A compromise largest naked bike is discovered during highway riding - one standing and the lack of protection against the wind brings its own victims. F800R yet good enough. A thin waist and accessories, body-color screen ($ 250) handles most of the airflow is directed against a rider, relatively speaking.

How F800GS and 800ST, twin line advantage to rotate the arm behind the balancing of the crankshaft to combat vibration, a single agreement between the motorcycle engines. Auction replacement moves the pistons up and down in the opposite direction to the system that is quieter than chains or gears that turn the traditional balancing. However, some low amplitude generous feeling you experience at highway speeds. The engine turns about 5100 rpm 80 mph, which is just around the vibration seeps its way into the pilot. That said, the atmosphere is high frequency, so I'm not entirely embarrassing. Although there is no room for the legs, a saddle hours causing pain in the ass to zero.

Smoothed over by a highway around a generous 4.9-inch travel on both ends. No changes for 43mm forks, but the rear suspension has spring preload and rebound damping regulations, as well as manually adjustable dial. This is a compromise between effective control and comfort, which is suitable personalities R.

 

2011 BMW F800R

800R brake must be held by a pair of two-piece Brembo 4-piston calipers clamping 320 mm are. Feel is pretty good through the pipes of steel Non-flex brake. Our bike has been to improve the performance of the ABS system, $ 900 option. As the HP2 Sport, the ABS uses a pressure sensor that produces more than a higher threshold before the ABS computer is missing. The system is smart enough not to penetrate when the only light is the brake pressure is applied, such as the speed slows down over the bumps. It 'very transparent, which is admirable.

Instrumentation is a variant of the meters on the F800S others here with an analog speedometer sits atop an analog speedometer, flanked by a panel of info LCD, which can be changed by different screens. For example, each following our test bike tire pressure optional ($ 250) and heated grips ($ 250) have their own readings. A speedometer-position is handy and easy to read - we wish the same could be said about the small numbers on the speedometer.

The F800R is an attractive platform and versatile, and one of its advantages over its competitors is a wide range of options and accessories to create your taste. A good place to start is the premium package that bundles ABS brakes, heated grips and trip computer for $ 1445.

Other options include a handy 12-volt accessory outlet ($ 50), alarm ($ 395), expandable side bags and the center stand. Added Cosmetics codon, radiator with cover plate and the vacuum pump. Akropovic titanium exhaust is the only performance of the component. We have repeatedly extolled the virtues of a naked sport bike, believing that offer the best compromise of versatility, performance and value. Our time aboard the F800R only reinforced these perceptions. This do-almost-all-premium producer of motorcycle retail price of less than $ 10,000. The addition of desirable options boost the price (as tested, our cost of about $ 12K), but we're happy so many are only available to fit the rider.

 

2011 BMW F800R

A reservation of our commitment to the 800R is to note some competition brewing in other parts of the ancient world. BMW is not as glamorous as a Ducati Monster 796, and entertainment can not match the Triumph Speed ​​Triple chaotic. And do not forget the exotic Functional Aprilia Shiver. BMW three-year/36 0.000-mile warranty, he distinguishes.