The Sporty Bmw That's Also a Model Commuter ; Niall Mackenzie Road Tests a Slimline Bike with the Power to Thrill

Evening Standard - London › July 07, 2006

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THE F800S and ST are BMW's first entry into the middleweight market.

Both are aimed squarely at newer riders or commuters who hanker after the kudos and quality associated with the German firm.

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The Sporty Bmw That's Also a Model Commuter ; Niall Mackenzie Road Tests a Slimline Bike with the Power to Thrill

These slender middleweights are the most user-friendly bikes BMW has ever built. Powered by an 85bhp, 798cc Rotaxdeveloped parallel twin, top rpm is only 8,500 but 5,000rpm is where this engine works best. The six gears need working to maintain momentum - normally fun, but I did f...

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