…and bodywork. Glancing at the 800 reveals a motorcycle that is much more rugged and targeted at off-road riding, where the 700 is more applicable for smaller, less experienced riders or those who will see a majority of pavement. According to BMW, “the new F 700 GS is geared more towards motorcyclists…

…-2009 model years of the R1200GS , GS Adventure, R, RT and ST versions of the Boxer lineup, along with the K1200GT. The problem described by the NHTSA announcement is as follows: A BMW recall affects the marque's popular R1200 line including the GS as well as the GS Adventure (above). ""Due to the current…

…which, like other BMW machines, has a torque-laden delivery. The Parallel Twin lines up a set of 82mm x 75.6mm cylinders pumped up to a compression ratio of 12.0:1. A strong surge off the bottom makes the GS lively and easily spins the rear end in dirt. “The low-end grunt of the 800 Twin is really stout…

" Try doing this with the R1200GS. BMW's new F800GS was designed with the dirt enthusiast in mind. We all seek to find our place in this big, confusing world, and motorcycle manufacturers are no different. BMW Motorrad is known to endorse the discovery process by producing motorcycles that give riders…

…the BMW, but in only its first generation the 800 XC matches and surpasses the GS on many levels. The price difference is virtually nil when all of the upgrades are taken into account. Some personalization and the Tiger could be anyone’s ultimate adventure touring machine. Triumph Tiger 800 XC Photo…

…consider different models within a single brand, such as the entire BMW GS lineup, versus similar models from a different brand. The Germans set out to give all their adventure touring bikes a certain feel, clearly true with our 2010 BMW F800GS test bike, while the neighboring Austrians approach the challenge…

…the BMW F800GS and now the Tiger 800 present attractive middleweight entries into the AT world. We’ve already tested the pair head to head ( 2011 Middleweight Adventure-Touring Comparison ). But can the winner of that title fight duke it out above its weight class? Watch to see if the Tiger 800 XC is…

…Tenere is a big boy, and it’s come to play with the rest of the heavyweights. The GS has set the adventure touring standard for years. Find out how it fares in our 2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure Touring Shootout video. BMW entered its 2011 R1200GS loaded with a loaded factory package. The Beemer is the only…

" Test Riding the BMW F800GS - Buffalo Style The F800GS is truelyan amazing andversatile machine, but good luck explaining to your significant other. I'm noticing it's tough to generate much sympathy for enduring a long and obnoxious winter once people discover that I'm from Buffalo. With the same type…

…of the bike, the KTM is a little better suited to slow speed work. First gear is a tad tall on the GS, considering how tall the upper end of the box is. For all its new look and design, shifting the 800 still feels like BMWs from generations past. The transmission is a little stiff and hesitant to downshift…