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Arrival of new F650 and F800 GS Enduros
Posted on 21st Feb 2008
BMW’s New Season Launch takes place on Saturday 08 March and one of the highlights of this year’s nationwide event will be the first appearance in Motorrad showrooms of the all-new F650 GS and F800 GS models. From this date Motorrad dealerships will be offering customers a first opportunity to test ride two of the most eagerly anticipated BMW motorcycles in recent years.
With the up-rated 2008 models of the R 1200 GS and its Adventure derivative already launched, the latest additions to BMW’s ground-breaking adventure sport genre are the sophisticated parallel-twin F650 GS and F800 GS.
F650 GS
The F650 GS, despite its familiar designation, is a completely new machine. Along with its bigger brother, the F800 GS, it is powered by BMW’s hi-tech and highly praised 798cc parallel-twin engine – albeit with 71 hp in a softer state of tune than in the F800 S and ST street versions. This configuration provides plenty of power with excellent fuel economy. The bike’s low seat height and light-touch controls make the F650 GS an easy to handle all-rounder, ideal for everyday use, and perfect for newcomers to motorcycling.
F800 GS
The all-new F 800 GS expands BMW Motorrad’s class-leading tradition into the middleweight adventure sports category. The overall package combines balance, low weight and full 85 hp power with excellent ground clearance and long suspension travel. The result is a machine with impressive off-road performance combined with outstanding touring capabilities.
Technically, of course, there is much more. However, the most pleasing specification must surely be the price. The F650 GS and F800 GS retail at £5,495 and £6,695 (OTR) respectively.
To celebrate the New Season Launch, visitors to BMW dealer showrooms are eligible to enter a draw for the chance to win a place on the World of BMW ‘Roads to Morocco’ tour in April. The winner of the draw and a pillion passenger will explore the excellent and diverse roads of a truly beguiling country on a BMW-supplied R 1200 GS. They will also be able to enjoy the atmosphere of countless bustling souks, and stimulate their individual taste buds on Morocco’s unique and aromatic cuisine. It will be the trip of a lifetime for one lucky couple and worth over £2000.
BMW Motorrad Marketing Manager Tony Jakeman said: “BMW Motorrad is offering this fantastic trip to Morocco to mark BMW’s ‘Year of the Enduro’. Appropriately, the new F series GS models are ideal for adventure motorcycling, but are also comfortable in an urban environment. We would encourage customers to try these, or any of our range of exciting new motorcycles, for themselves. Besides, who would want to miss the chance of a free ride to Morocco?”
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