Some people ask, why we donīt take the 1150 GS, but the "small GS" for our trip. For us the 1150 GS is the best bike for touring. But for our trip we think, they are too weighty. For example riding dirt trails, or motorbikes in an aeroplane (cost of carriage often calculated by weight). Another argument against it, because the 1150 GS use 1 litre oil for 1000 kilometres! An alternative solution it could be the new 1200 GS, at least because of its lighter weight. But against it, the 1200 GS itīs too expensive for us and there are just new vehicles to buy at the moment. Above all there arenīt any field report, because itīs a new developed vehicule.
Weīre glad with our Dakars :-) We think, it
was absolutely the right choice!! And after the trip we still got the same
opinion.
You can find more detailed information on the modification of our motorcycles at
Tommys BMW F 650 GS Dakar (R 13):
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Registration date: |
05/02 |
Milage at purchase: |
8250 km |
Milage at departure: |
15247 |
Cubic capacity: |
652 m³ |
Engine power: |
37 kW |
Maximum speed: |
165 km/h |
Empty weight (without modification): |
193 kg |
Features: |
ABS, Heated grips |
Tyre equipment: |
Michelin Sirac or Continental TKC 80 |
Accessories/ Modification/ Extension: |
Tank Conversion Kit:
Modification of the petrol tank added 22 litres, altogether 39 litres (Touratech)
Exhaust system without catalytic converter Sebring (Touratech)
Exhaust system heat protection (selfmade)
Centre stand (Wunderlich)
Extra front mudguard (Touratech)
Aluminium Pannier set, 41 litres per side, ZEGA (Touratech)
Luggage rack (Touratech)
Battery with higher capacity (Touratech)
Accessory socket (Touratech)
Spoiler for hand protectors (Touratech)
Engine protector (Touratech)
Radiator guard (Touratech)
Chain guard/wheel sensor cover (Touratech)
Sprocket cover (Touratech)
Brake cylinder cover (selfmade)
Chain lubrication system (CLS)
Handlebar Risers (Touratech) and longer PTFE steel braided brake lines (Fischer Hydraulik)
Compression leg protector (Touratech)
Yoke protektor (Touratech)
Wider foot rests (selfmade)
GPS (Garmin)
Tool box (selfmade)
Spare tyre mountings (selfmade)
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Rosas BMW F 650 GS Dakar (R 13):
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Registration date: |
04/03 |
Milage at purchase: |
8250 km |
Milage at departure: |
14313 |
Cubic capacity: |
652 m³ |
Engine power: |
37 kW |
Maximum speed: |
165 km/h |
Empty weight (without modification): |
193 kg |
Features: |
ABS, Heated grips |
Tyre equipment: |
Michelin Sirac or Continental TKC 80 |
Accessories/ Modification/ Extension: |
Tank Conversion Kit:
Modification of the petrol tank added 22 litres, altogether 39 litres (Touratech)
Exhaust system without catalytic converter Sebring (Touratech)
Exhaust system heat protection (selfmade)
Centre stand (Touratech)
Extra front mudguard (Touratech)
Aluminium Pannier set, 41 litres per side, ZEGA (Touratech)
Luggage rack (Touratech)
Battery with higher capacity (Touratech)
Accessory socket (Touratech)
Spoiler for hand protectors (Touratech)
Engine protector (Touratech)
Radiator guard (Touratech)
Chain guard/wheel sensor cover (Touratech)
Sprocket cover (Touratech)
Brake cylinder cover (selfmade)
Chain lubrication system (CLS)
Handlebar Risers (Touratech) and longer PTFE steel braided brake lines (Fischer Hydraulik)
Compression leg protector (Touratech)
Yoke protektor (Touratech)
Wider foot rests (selfmade)
Tool box (selfmade)
Spare tyre mountings (selfmade)
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