Modern middleweight Adventure bikes are heavy!!

[stevief]

I own a 2016 BMW F800GS. The bike was developed and launched around 2008 . Thats 14-15 years ago!! It weighs 185KG dry approx 205kg wet.
I see the new Yamaha T700 Tenere which is considered to be a very light modern middleweight ADv bike weighs 205KG
Likewise the new Lightweigh Aprilla Tiourag 660 is also 205KG
The new transalp Honda is also approx 205KG as well
KTM 890 is also 208 kg


My point is after 20 years of developement they havent gotten any lighter? I mean besides the fancy LCD screens what progress or innovation has there been or am i missing something?

 

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