Remap my F800GSA or buy a GSX1250F?

Original Poster

37,231 posts

212 months

Sunday 14th April

I like my F800GSA but I find it somewhat gutless. I'm never going off road on it but I like sitting upright.

However...

I'm going to Europe I don't want to be suffering with its bhp.

Should I go with Bhp tuning and pay £299 OR TRADE IN/get a sports tourer?

I took a 800cc Tiger across Europe and was frustrated by its lack of poke. It just didn't shift- felt laborious and I admit I hated the lethargy after a few hundred miles.

I'm more of a sports tourer rider than 'adventure' bit for the sake of £300 why get rid of a perfectly decent bike that does most things?

No I can't get reasonable insurance on most bikes over 7k.

Original Poster

37,231 posts

212 months

Sunday 14th April

Brewsters said:

How do you manage to tie up your shoelaces?

Staff.

Original Poster

37,231 posts

212 months

Sunday 14th April

Killboy said:

So you hated an 800 because it was gutless but you bought another even more boring 800?

That was 2yrs ago. I had no plans for another trip and to be honest if I could have two bikes the F800GSA is perfect for most things.

Original Poster

37,231 posts

212 months

Sunday 14th April

SteveKTMer said:

Everybody needs a KTM 1290 in their life at some point. Sounds like you’re about there now smile

I would LOVE A 1290. It's cost and insurance sadly - most bikes are still 2k+ insurance.

Original Poster

37,231 posts

212 months

Monday 15th April

NorthernSky said:

Get a VFR800, the 107hp will give you some more options when on faster roads.

That's not a bad idea, I didn't realise that their 800 had 107bhp

Original Poster

37,231 posts

212 months

Monday 15th April

Not at all. I rode on a banking to avoid a stuck lorry on a moorland road this week- that's my off road experience in total.

Wind protection- grunt are more important.

I've had a few bikes in two years... I'm catching up....

Tiger 800 (remembering back - sore ass on 100s of miles and rightside bar was very vibey.

A 1090 Adventure. Sat on more than in. But I liked its switchgear feel and engine.

Then a R1200RT- I liked it but found it was a lethargic bike.

Vstrom 1000 I'll be honest. I really liked its engine but the insurance was insane. It felt slightly dull/neutral to ride.

Original Poster

37,231 posts

212 months

Monday 15th April

Learnt to drive 2005. Full NCB in every year. No accidents or claims on any bike.

I think its my postcode (inner city).