BMW GS650 Sertao
 

Anyone got one? Ridden one? Thoughts?

Re: BMW GS650 Sertao
 

Quite a few people have them on the abr site, seen a few off road on abr rallies too.

They are big thumpers, so gonna be vibey, not particularly powerful either, around 48hp ish.

Re: BMW GS650 Sertao
 

I'm thinking of it because if I enjoy Spain I'd like to get into a bit of off-roading, but I can't justify having two bikes - It seems almost like the SV of the enduro class in that it'll be good for commuting, good off-road and ok on rideouts if I want to go - You know I'm not one of these who blasts off ahead too much.

Also good for touring which seems to be what I end up doing most.

Re: BMW GS650 Sertao
 

Had an older version for two weeks in Tenerife last year. It was fine on and off road. Plenty of poke. I would never buy one with my own money cos...

I would be after one of these instead though. 22 or 23 litre tank. "No substitute for cubes" :p That gives you some serious range. And won't fall to bits as quick as the BM and be a heck of a lot cheaper to run.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g8...Gallery203.jpg
http://www.xt660.com/index.php

Re: BMW GS650 Sertao
 

Yep, xt660 is a much better bike IMO, the tenere might be too big for you Tom but the xtr would be ok.

Re: BMW GS650 Sertao
 

don't buy BMW theyre sh*t bikes and when it does go wrong, not if, it will cost you thousands.

Re: BMW GS650 Sertao
 

Go buy a Yamaha single (or powered by) as they're a lot better.
Mcn had one of the current gs650 on the year test and it was crap

written with a biro

Re: BMW GS650 Sertao
 

But its soooo nice......

Re: BMW GS650 Sertao
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YqEze-e_9k


Review there for you Tom.