Bmw F 800 St Review

Used Buyer Review

The F800ST is one of BMW's genuinely underrated sport-tourers, and the used market hasn't caught on yet — meaning you can still find clean examples for sensible money. The parallel-twin punches well above its displacement, delivering smooth, usable torque from low revs rather than a peaky hit that demands constant gear-hunting. Wind protection is genuinely good for a naked-adjacent bike, and the ergonomics split the difference between sporty and comfortable without nailing either extreme. It'll do 500-mile days without destroying your wrists. That said, there are known issues to hunt for. Final drive shaft splines on earlier examples can wear badly if previous owners skipped the greasing interval — budget £300-400 if it hasn't been done. Inspect the throttle bodies for balance issues causing rough idle. The ABS module on pre-2010 bikes occasionally acts up. Always chase full service history and verify the shaft drive was maintained. Avoid anything with crash damage around the Telelever front end. For the money, it's a genuinely capable machine that rewards experienced riders without punishing them.