…Beemer maxes at just under 75 ponies while the Tiger roars its way to almost 82, which come just a hair before the 10K redline. Vibrations from the F800 keep us shifting around 5-6000 anyway, which is right in its sweet spot. It’s perfectly happy loping along at low revs. It definitely doesn’t feel…

…with gears 4-6 using a shorter ratio. Unlike its belt-driven S and ST siblings, the new F800R utilizes a chain drive. A naked middleweight for the F800 lineup, the R model features a chain final drive and new double-sided swingarm. Borrowing the S model's aluminum frame, the R motor is a load-bearing…

…where the BMW took less shifting and used its robust torque. Running a gear or two lower hurts the fuel economy which is nearly 10 mpg less than the F800 (39.6 mpg). With Bridgestone Battle Wing tires spooned on the 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels (standard Tiger uses a 19-inch front), the less…

…elements and a number of available options. All these features make it a real sleeper in the middleweight sport-touring class. Conclusion Both the F800 machines feel lighter than they are. They're easy to maneuver through the canyons, the 7-11 parking lot, garages or driveways. The motor has just enough…

…distinctions from the competitors begin. The engine emits a pleasant note, though nowhere near as soul-stirring as the Triumph. Crack the throttle and the F800 delivers the gruntiest low-end. The torque leader on the dyno at 57 lb-ft, the BMW Twin falls short in peak horsepower at 81 ponies due to its lower…

…you. The parallel Twin is pretty bland and it doesn't emit a very exciting growl but it does have a bit of character. The engine pulses ensure the F800 machines are not entirely devoid of personality - it's definitely a Twin. The only time annoying vibration is apparent is when it's tapped out at the…

…since the Swedish-turned-Italian marque was acquired by BMW. Husky engineers worked with BMW’s engine development team in Munich to expand on the F800 Twin – specifically the Parallel Twin powering the F800R naked. The team upped displacement to 900cc which, as the company’s press announcement…

…sportbikes we tested, and certainly not for the price.” On the scoresheet the Beemer stacks up favorably in objective performance tests. However, the F800 didn’t wow our testing posse, particularly when it comes to value. That said, the F800R offers a user-friendly entry to the Propeller brand, provided…

…to see how the new middleweight machines fit into the overall AT landscape. The British bike was chosen due to its recent narrow victory over the F800 GS in our 2011 Middleweight Adventure Touring Comparo . The Tiger’s scores are listed on the final scorecard for general reference, but it does not…

…First Ride 2009 BMW F800GS First Ride 2007 BMW G650 Xchallenge & Xcountry Review A similar reasoning necessitates the fourth recall, which entail the F800 and F650GS models. The affected units were produced from September 2007 through March 2009 and feature drive chains that ""may not have been produced…