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Hi everyone
New to forum and first post. My short list for a new bike had been narrowed down to either the new BMW F800ST or the fairly new R1200R. So this last weekend the local BMW/Triumph shop had an open house. The idea was that I'd test the new BMW F800ST and then select which bike to purchase. I rode the F800ST but quickly wrote it off, so I was ready to purchase the R1200R, but then, just on a whim thought, "Since my first bike was a '73 Tiger, I should at least ride the Bonnie." Big mistake. Although quite a bit underpowered compared to the BMW, it is actually much smoother than the ST and the transmission is much, much smoother. In short, I was smitten. What a fun bike.
I plan to do some cross county riding, 2 or 3 rides of 2,000 to 3,000 miles each year, so I'll put some kind of windshield and bags on it. The problem is the tank range, or lack thereof. I don't want to be stopping every 150 miles or some for gas. Anyone aware of any aftermarket tanks for the Bonnie? Do you think it would be worth pursuing having a custom tank built (yeah, it would be very expensive, but still much, much less than the cost of a R1200R). Don't get me wrong, I don't think this is very feasible, but before I spend the bucks on the BMW, I'd at least like to pursue any options.
Another question, I rode the 790, and while there is plenty of power below somewhere around 50, it's a bit anemic above 60. Does the 890 have noticeably more power?
I've always stated that simplicity is the way to go and the Bonnie definitely fits the bill - the antithesis of the BMW.
Hmm. Maybe a second bike is in order.
Thanks for your input.
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