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Tested: 2016 BMW F 800 GS

9 years ago | Words: Llewelyn Pavey | Photos: Simon Pavey

In 2007, BMW launched an unusual parallel twin called the F 800 GS; a machine that’s been very popular in adventure riding circles ever since. But with only a facelift for 2016, is it still competitive? Transmoto‘s Llewelyn Pavey investigates. The article can be found on page 94 of Transmoto‘s 2016 September-October (#58) issue, embedded below.

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