Taking cues from its iconic R1200GS, BMW is releasing an “Adventure” version of its mid-weight F800GS.
The 2014 BMW F 800 GS Adventure arrives with many upgrades over the base model, bringing opulence to the things needed for true ADV riding, such as a larger fuel tank and windscreen.
But the Bavarian company didn’t stop there; the new F800GS also arrives with engine guards, more robust bodywork, and many factory-fitted options, including Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) and Automatic Stability Control (ASC).
The F800GS Adventure arrives with the parallel twin like the base model, the liquid-cooled 798cc four-valve twin-cylinder engine with electronic fuel injection that produces maximum power of 85 horsepower at 7,500 rpm, and maximum torque of 61 ft. lbs. of torque at 5,750 rpm.
The F 800 GS Adventure will be available in two colors – Sandover Matte and Racing Red. BMW has not released an MSRP yet, but expect to pay a few thousand more than the standard F 800 GS’ price of $12,090.
Attached above is the entire photo gallery that BMW released of its newest dual-sport F 800 GS Adventure. Each photo also makes for great wallpaper. To use as F800GS Adventure wallpaper, simply click on the desired thumbnail, expand, and right click to set as desktop background.
For a preview of the 2014 BMW F800GS Adventure, which includes full specs, click here.
2024 H-D Hydraglide Revival + Bad Training Techniques
byMotos and Friends by Ultimate Motorcycle
This week, Editors Don Williams and Nic de Sena discuss the latest addition to the Harley Icons Collection, the 2024 Harley-Davidson Hydraglide Revival. This beautiful new softail commemorates the 75th anniversary of the hydraulic telescopic fork debuting on a Harley-Davidson. Don rode the Hydraglide Revival with his usual enthusiasm for all of these Icons Collection bikes, and of course he answers the big question: does the Hydraglide ride as beautifully as it looks? Â
Fair warning: The second segment this week is going to be controversial. Were you taught NOT to cover the brakes when riding? Were you taught NOT to brake on entry into a corner? Were you ‘coached out’ of new rider training because you didn’t grasp it quickly enough?
It seems that although new rider training is excellent in many regards, there are certain fundamentals being taught that are just plain wrong. At best, they’re causing recently new riders to leave the sport—and at worst, these incorrect fundamentals are costing lives.
This episode, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with several people who recently attended new rider training to get their take. The main discussion is led by Nick Ienatsch of Yamaha Champions Riding School, one of the several passionate voices trying to get things changed.
Whether you think you’ve been taught correctly or incorrectly, this segment will be of interest to you. We need training groups and indeed, the industry itself to get behind this movement to evolve and improve these significant points. We need those with a passion to ride motorcycles to stick with it, and not get put off and leave the sport. If you agree, please leave a comment on our social media or message us directly. Let’s get the word out and make a positive change!
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