First (Off-Road) Ride On The F650GS

[Bailey Guns]

I remember when my wife and I first moved to Park County in 1990 the re-opening of Geneva Basin ski area was in the news for a couple of years. Nothing ever came of it and there was a big falling out with the USFS because they burned down the old lodge after a couple of deals fell through. People were really pissed about that.

I found THIS LINK to some history of the ski area you might find interesting, BPT.

[Hoser]

Very cool bike. I have a 1200 GSA and its a bit too big/heavy for any real offroad. Fire roads and dual track is about it. Kinda makes me wish I had a 650 or an 800 every once in a while.

Thanks for posting the pics.

[wctriumph]

Your choice of the F650GS was correct for the size and your needs.

I have spent some time (600 miles off road in three days) on the R1200 GS and it will go anywhere that you have the balls and skill set to go. So will the 650. These BMW Adventure bikes are built to ride around the world whether there is a road to ride or not. There is world wide support from BMW so no worries in most places if you need parts or repairs.

Highly recommended if you have the cash to buy and they hold their resale value better than any other bike in the adventure class.

[colorider]

Thats a great ride!!! I have a vstrom and go riding every friday. Do you ever visit advrider.com? Outstanding bunch of guys and gals in the rockies section.

[Mtn.man]

Cool Carl.

[Bailey Guns]

I'll check out advrider.com, colorider. Never been there before.

[Irving]

Well, at least the bike is good looking.

[Bailey Guns]

I was thinking of submitting that photo for the cover of the next GQ.

[Irving]

The Most Interesting Man in the World.

[Geology Rocks]

Your choice of the F650GS was correct for the size and your needs.

I have spent some time (600 miles off road in three days) on the R1200 GS and it will go anywhere that you have the balls and skill set to go. So will the 650. These BMW Adventure bikes are built to ride around the world whether there is a road to ride or not. There is world wide support from BMW so no worries in most places if you need parts or repairs.

Highly recommended if you have the cash to buy and they hold their resale value better than any other bike in the adventure class.

not as friendly as you might think.

Nice bike. either the 800xc of the 800gs is the next bike in the garage. The multistrada needs a dirty friend.

joe