Typo? You'd intended to write BMW F-series, eh?
I'll take my F800GT. The NT1100 does nothing better than my GT does. And you can get a F800GT for a pittance compared to when it was in production.
I was initially excited about the NT1100. As an older person of non-intimidating stature, the idea of less weight and decent power in a Japanese bike ... And of course, a proper touring bike should be shaft driven. I miss my ST and FJR (but I don't miss the weight).
I like that description of "an older person of non-intimidating stature", though I don't often feel I'd describe myself as being an "older" person at 70.
I also like the feel of a 470 lb bike. I never worry about pulling into a parking stall and how I'll get back out.
GF's NT700VA (V-twin) also feels a bit "rumbling" below 2400rpm...
Can't beat the smoothness and punch of a 4 cyl...
My previous bike was a 2011 NT700V. I had it around for a few months till it sold. I took it to the drug store during that time, and one word came to mind through that short ride. Pig. I had liked it and never thought about selling it...till I rode the F800GT.
For those of you that think you need a bike that weighs 700 lbs when dealing with open road riding and passing semi's...I suggest you think about that again. When I did a test ride on a F800GT, one of the things that totally surprised me was the way it handled the turbulence of trucks. My NT700V was considered very good at wind management, yet the F800GT at 100 lbs less weight, was doing better. On my post-retirement ride, I was with a guy who probably weighed 300 lbs and was on a Goldwing. He complained about the wind we encountered. I didn't.
Bottom line, the newer NT1100 won't give me anything I don't already have. But I'll get to spend thou$$$and$ for the privilege.
Oh...and I finished the year with over 94,000 miles on that F800GT.
Chris