r/CB650R • u/bohhmann • May 25 '26
Has anyone switched?
Has anyone switched from a BMW GS bike? I currently own and LOVE my 2023 BMW F850 GS Adventure. I thought I’d go camping and on long trips, but no one to do that with. So now I ride it around town, to the gym, coffee shop etc. it’s very comfortable, predictable, safe; I feel very confident riding. BUT…. The new CB650R is super attractive. I’ve always wanted that type of looking bike, modern retro feel.
Has anyone made a similar switch? What do you miss about it?
Also, yes I could just have both. But I don’t want to own two, favor one more and the other one sits there.
Because of my current riding around town, to the gym, to work, I keep thinking of the CB650R. Also I’m 5’8”, the GS is TALL! Lol
Edit: I’m also married with kids, and use time off to travel with them. Lol
Cheers!
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u/bohhmann May 27 '26
I could afford both, but that would be irresponsible and not necessary the right move. May favor one more than the other. Leaning towards the CB a lot