BMW Riders

[Challenger Deep]

Hello all, i am in the final decision making process of buying my first motorcycle. My dealer has one 2014 BMW F800 GS in stock, good bike and i really like it for just over $13,200. I really dig the bike. I also really dig the BMW F700 GS, '14 or '15, either one. I am beginning to draw more to the F 800GS because of it's added chassis bulk, i.e heavier built than the F 700GS.

As in understand it that F 800GS is built heavier for off road riding. Both bikes have the same engine, same displacement, just that the F 800GS cranks out 10 more HP and weighs 11 more pounds. Not a huge difference.

For what i am going to be doing is everyday commute, over daily long distances within the city. On average, i can drive up to 45+ miles per day, paves roads, nice. The F 700GS would do well, for sure, but what i have also in mind is cross country riding. I moved from Michigan to Texas so i want to ride back up North and back, and around the country, so the added size, between my legs which is noticeable of the F 800GS is more to this fitting. Also, there are some fun roads back in Michigan that are very rough and fun that the 800's added beefiness would prove to be beneficial.

Either way, i am going to buy one of these two bikes, and i am thinking, subconsciously that it will be the F 800GS, but i'd like to ask if anyone rides these two particular models or has ridden, knows anyone that does, what they think of the bike.

I'm in love with them, and others, the Japanese makers, Triumph and Ducati can't fill the love i have that these BMW's do.

Thank you.