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I had a chance to spend a few days romping around on the BMW fr. Over four r800r bmw I rode a mix of city streets, country roads, r800r bmw, interstate highway, and thanks to an unexpected bridge collapse, about 15 miles of loose gravel.

Using the same parallel twin style of motor as its Japanese rivals, the FR comes with a far more advanced set of optional extras such as traction control or even on the latest generation an ESA shock. So why is it overlooked? However if you want a solid and well specified naked middleweight, the BMW FR should certainly be quite high up on your consideration list. Like most naked bikes, owners tend not to cover huge mileages on the FR and as such used bikes are seldom seen with over 20, miles on their clocks, which is great news. However the bad news is that the BMW is not a cheap used machine. It is only the final generation that sees spec make a noticeable difference to its price tag as the first two models were fairly limited in their optional extras. BMW claimed a fairly respectable 87bhp

R800r bmw

BMW FR was placed as an entry-level, sporty, naked urban machine to slot in amongst myriad cc middleweight bikes like the Yamaha FZ6 , Triumph Street Triple , Honda Hornet and so on — even though its engine is cc! And we can cheerfully say it fits in. What the BMW conveys is the feel and ride of large capacity bike with a parallel twin engine that can be revved to give the excitement of a sports bike without intimidating anyone. In fact, MCN is in a great position to let you know what the FR is like, because we spent a year living with one back in The chassis is stiff and the suspension has been developed to work in conjunction with the chassis. Under braking and through the turn the bike is settled and feels compact, solid and… great. The rear shock is a little soft for pillion use but adjustments made spring preload, damping actually work. A goodly amount of steering lock and low-ish seat height make the FR a good traffic-buster. The cc twin lump delivers a sweet mixture of low rpm torque and accessible horsepower. The harder you work it the more the body produces adrenaline. Fuelling is perfect around town and will return a very pleasing 54mpg even when ragged on back roads.

Equipment 4 out of 5 I have all the options, r800r bmw, still glad it's chain driven as opposed to other versions using this powerplant. Bad points: It's a naked so don't expect excellent resistance from the elements.

Pfeiffer first started using a BMW FS in January , and eventually transformed the S into an R model in order to lighten the weight of the bike and make it more suitable for motorcycle stunt riding. Contents move to sidebar hide. Article Talk. Read Edit View history. Tools Tools. Download as PDF Printable version.

In the motorcycle industry, there is a lot of competition on price and appearance. Most riders want their bikes to look the part as much as it can play the part. Thus, BMW is often over-looked as a manufacturer to purchase a bike from. Yet, the FR often changes that opinion. Although the price of BMW bikes is typically higher than its competitors , the FR offers a lot in terms of performance. The BMW FR was placed alongside other middleweight entry-level bikes in the market and was closely compared to them. The Honda Hornet and Triumph Street Triple , for example, had a cc engine, where as the FR boasts a cc twin-engine, so it definitely packs more of a punch than its close competitors. Its engine is liquid-cooled and consists of six gears, to offer efficiency and extra power for those that enjoy going fast.

R800r bmw

BMW most recently struck out on a new path in the segment of medium category motorcycles with the F series launched in With the new F R, BMW now takes the logical step of expanding the F model series further by presenting at the EICMA — the Milan motorcycle show — a sporty roadster in the segment of medium category naked bikes designed for a high level of riding dynamics and maximum riding fun. The engine of the F R is the parallel twin with 4-valve technology and a capacity of cc, already familiar from the F S. While the highly distinctive in-line 2-cylinder engine of the previous models was especially impressive due its pulling power, spontaneous response and low level of fuel consumption, the new model now reflects a further optimization of engine and throttle response thanks to a new throttle valve kinematic system.

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Wikimedia Commons. A really good roadster, it does cost more to buy but you are rewarded with a high level of not only specification but also build quality. Has a reasonable amount of power. I took it for a test ride and what a surprise! The headlight is pretty useless night riding though if commuting at all hours and all year. I was scared to go back into first gear. The bike was built in honour of the four time world and european stunt champion, and is based on a standard FR. Buying experience: Purchased from a dealer. Latest articles from BikeSocial. Possibly weakest area is motorway riding due to it being a naked.

Using the same parallel twin style of motor as its Japanese rivals, the FR comes with a far more advanced set of optional extras such as traction control or even on the latest generation an ESA shock. So why is it overlooked?

The FR may not be the most thrilling of naked middleweights but it is a very solid machine that feels more grown-up that its Japanese rivals. Top speed may be less but what does that matter on a naked bike. Apart from some chipped paint and lacquer MY , which I cannot confirm on mine with Equipment 4 out of 5 Really like the big gear indicator LCD display. Great brakes and is easy to ride. Value vs rivals 4 out of 5 Fuel economy is excellent. Article Talk. I have the BMW side panniers and a 12v battery port which covers luggage and sat nav issues. Get a quote for this motorcycle with Bennetts motorbike insurance. Engine hasn't quite got the low rev punch of the singles or boxers but once you get it spinning it's fine It is comfortable for my 5'11 inches , well finished and has plenty of real world useable power.