Reader Review: 2012 BMW F800 ST | Reader review

Name: Vivienne Lodge

From: Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire

Occupation: Retired Driving Instructor

Owned bike for: Two years

Tell us about it: “I only started riding five years ago, at the grand old age of 50, following encouragement from my ‘biker brother’ and have since gone on to do my Advanced Motorcycle Certificate with the IAM. I started on a Honda CBR125 and my first bike big was a Triumph Street Triple. I swapped to my BMW in March 2012 as I liked the idea of the lower suspension, which helps as at 5ft 2”I am only a titch. I also found that I got battered by wind and the fairing on the F800ST helps protect me. Since I got the BMW, I’ve used it for Blood Bikes and for weekends away, although I mainly like to go out to local haunts – Kirkby Lonsdale being one of my favourites.”

Tech spec

Power: 84.5bhp (62.5kW) @ 8000 rpm

Torque: 63.4lb-ft (86Nm) @ 5800rpm

Engine: 798cc

Curb weight: 204kg

Seat height: 760mm with lowered suspension (usually 820mm)

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