Here's me watching this 8 years later cause I'm looking at picking up a used F800 lol.

Scott nailed it, this was more about seeing what kind of rider they are. They are all good bikes, but different and will appeal to different people

I like how they always bring up the price. So many journalists are so jaded they start to thing people don't have to pay for their bikes

The one guy spent a lot of time on the KTM and rode the Ducati for the first time, then he likes KTM the best...shocker. I have the 821 and it takes a while to get comfortable and really enjoy the rBw throttle. they made no mention of the 3 mode capability the Ducati has.. its fully programmable so you can set your engine power,traction control and ABS on scales from 1 to 10.. I set urban mode to %25 power full ABS & Traction control, so when a friend asks to ride it Thats what they get...+1 Ducati.

ofcourse the BMW wins this test. The other two are basically comfortable supermotos with luggage options. This test makes no sense.

2 years later in 2015 the FJ-09 was a great option too.

Someone needs to tell Kevin that the nineties called and want their hair style back.

The 800XC should be on here. I don't have one, but I like how unique the thing is... Inline 3 -- who would have guessed.

I have the F800GT in the same colour, package as the one in the video. I use it to commute and tour, and it's fantastic. Once thing I would suggest is to get an aftermarket slip-on muffler, because the sound of the bike gets annoying after a while... Great bike overall.

You can't always get what you want, but you can always get what you need. :)

Thought the Triumph Tiger series deserved a spot here.

Shouldn't wear a cap this way when you're in your 40s... Looks ridiculous! :D

Agreed, the Mana GT would be the winner in this category. Best light touring bike available today.

Great shootout, guys!

Man I wish KTM still did the 990 smt and smr

800 to 999cc is now "middlewight" ?

The Ducati looks the nicest by a long way.

Great review guys!

Vfr800 interceptor? Shiver gt?

I love your videos guys!

I'm considering trading in the Street Glide for a light touring bike. I like the looks and review of the BMW but there isn't a shop any where close so I'm still looking. I would like to have something that I could get parts and service close. There is a Triumph, Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki dealer close.

New category needed here.... 'cruiser weight'

How are the duc and the ktm sport tourers? They are more like, touring endurance bikes.

What about the Ninja 1000/ Z1000 SX? =S

Next time. Compare the new vfr800

The BMW is the only genuine sport tourer, you need a fairing and hard luggage. The KTM and Ducati are NOT tourers, they are super moto style road versions of "adventure" bikes. Plus the KTM is too big to be called middleweight, unless you throw in some other 1,000cc bikes, and then none are middleweights!

Since when is a mid size bike, almost a liter sized bike, they go as followed, 798 cc 821 cc 999 cc respectively. I thought that meant around 600 cc to 750 cc max ?

VFR800???

Is it just me or did the Ducati look "Scooter-ish?"

3:17 only rider with correct position on the grips. :)

Sport touring.... having the power while you're supposed to be touring... I personally find cruisers more comfortable having rode both the Ducati and KTM. I can't find myself with my feet like that for hours on end with that kind of seat...

Well, you could buy a Kawasaki Ninja 650 and have all of that ;-) Cheap too. The only downside imho are range which is ~300km and 200kg limit for driver, passenger and luagage.

Triumph tiger sport?kawasaki z1000 sx?

When are we going to see a lightweight Supermoto shootout?

5+ year old bikes? They're comparing new or relatively new stuff here.

the BMW is bike that I own. it was my first bike and I did buy it brand new. of course being a new rider I didn't know much about bikes and at the time it was the best bike for me to have while learning more about riding. I'm still learning and will always continue to learn something new every time I ride this one or any other bike. I have learned one thing about my bike and that is it is underpowered. BMW did a really great job in putting this bike together except for not giving it enough power so it is not so quickly outgrown. Honda's VRF 800 interceptor is a good example of how this bike should be. No it doesn't need to be a 4 cylinder rocket at 6 or 7000 rpms. But the F800gt should have been at least a 3 cylinder 110 hp bike mainly because there is nothing else on BMW's sport touring line between the F800GT and the K1300S. With all the bells and whistles, taxes and luggage the F800gt quickly turns into a piggy bank buster. What ticks me off is that now if I am not mistaken BMW came out with a Bike (the Nine T ) I believe it is that has the motor that should have been on F800GT. I very rarely push my bike above 5000 rpms but when I do I can tell I'm not doing it any favors. If the motor that is on the NINE T was on the F800GT and with the way it handles, I don't think even BMW would be able to make a better middleweight sport Touring bike. I test rode a couple of bikes last year, A cbr 1000, a VFR800 and a zx14. The F800GT was by far the most comfortable to ride it just needs a power boost.

Ridiculous comparison... Wearing caps backwards might have been cool ten years ago....For 14 year olds....

They compare whatever they get for free for 2 days!! This comparation was as usefull to me as my brandnew money shovel !! this is ridiculous!!

idk, I think a more accurate compare would be Aprilla Mana 850 ABS, Honda CTX 700, BMW F800GT.

Where's the FZ1? the half-faired version ought to fit right in

Want to see you guys compare pocket touring bikes.

the BMW looks even nicer (by far) in person. the others... look like super motards. nice in their own rights... but not "really" the same category. basically, while any bike can be a "touring" bike... their are very few bikes to compare the F800GT to directly (in the US)

Yamaha FZ8?

I'll take one of each!

I like Kevins jacket.

This video is over 3 years old, so comments become less relevant, but still.....Who cares about Tom's hat ? It's fine! This is not a fashion vlog! Also, there is a lot of comment about how these bikes do not belong together in this comparison. All I can say is, damn glad the bike gods gave us variety! And, if you actually watch & listen, they do say that they weigh nearly the same and cost nearly the same. now it's down to personal choice! And if the bike you want to see is not here, move on.

MUSIC on intro ?

wouldn't the Vstrom1000 fit this bill also, and it is the cheapest of the bunch

So do I! Probably wear it more than anything else.

BMW sponsors this show right?

Instead of the BMW you should have included the MV Agusta Stradale

♥ ktm

Bmw looks like a real motorcycle!!! The other ones look like BMX 😂🤣

Are these faster than their heavy weight counterparts?

I think what the world needs is a bike that can serve multiple roles well. entry level bike, lightweight touring, female or smaller person option, with some sport built in. not everyone benefits by a 500lb+, 100hp+ bike with a sport riding position. how about an all a-rounder, comfortable "sporty" bike (had to be for marketing) that one could take on multi-day rides. (tours) grab your gf, sister, small stature beginning rider and take them for a weekend test ride... that's a bike the US needs.

z1000sx?

I think the bmw looks the best, but the front end looks like my Honda st1100

I ruvvvvvv moto-cykurrrrrs :D

Totally useless review.

for huge bonus points... make it either belt or shaft drive. no beginning rider that isn't all out wanting to go SPORT(!) wants to deal with (nor should deal with) chain maintenance. BMW hit it on the head with belt drive on their F800GT. the Aprilla Mana 850 and Honda CTX 700 offer auto shifting... but both are chain drive. while the Beemer offers belt drive but forces the beginner (that WE NEED to buy bikes now since it's a dying industry in the US) to sign on the full shifting aspect.

ktm wins no matter what. They are the Chuck Norris of motorcycles.

FJ-09 ?

Probably because they wanted some sport in their "sport-touring" bikes.

almost like comparing oranges to potatoes, ridiculous..

yeah, but if your ducati falls on some rock and scratches you will pull your hair from your head,,,, I have Volkswagen Touareg one of the best SUVs that are great offroad, I took it once into the forest and scratched the whole side of the car, I thought that my wife will kill me, ,,,,,never offroaded again. :)

This guys are out of touch with reality, get your shit together !

WHY DID THEY LEAVE OUT APRILIA?

F800GS sit up and tour all day, zippy gas sipper

The only Sport tourer there is the BMW

NO, I THINK KTMs ARE ACTUALLY GREAT. Why would you say something so troglodyte about KTMs?

DUCATI AND KTM YOU CAN TAKE OFFROAD.... bmw?

Bmw-the best!!!!

:D

Hyper Motard = Hyper Ugly

That Ducati is Fuuuugly.