Guess the new bike...

[Supervox]

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

. . . Tanks are 22l combined, fuel range supposedly isn't the best and is just one of the areas the 1200GSA trumps the KTM resoundingly (the BMW GS ADV has a 33l capacity, good for around 380 miles mixed riding) along with comfort, looks and on-road use /ability - 200 miles would be tempting fate even with gentle throttle usage. Fortunately there's always places to strap extra tanks if needs be, but should last longer than any sportsbike and any fuelstop on any rideout bar a cross desert rally

I've corrected the error(s) for you !!

Seriously though - congrats on your new bike

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Supervox

BMW GS ADV has a 33l capacity, good for around 380 miles mixed riding) along with comfort, looks.....

I almost thought you were being serious there mate

[Supervox]

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

I almost thought you were being serious there mate

When I first saw the GS I thought it was the ugliest bike I'd ever seen - but now I have to say that I actually like it - kind of like a cuddly duck-billed platypus with wheels & an engine !!

Which, I have to say is far better looking than a bike that appears to have a circa 1970's Rickman fairing attached as an afterthought !!

I do like the Dakar paint job though - far more eye catching than the dreary KTM Orange.

In fact I'm glad you've bought this as it's one more bike that won't need to fuel up during the AR (that makes about 2 of us then !!)

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Supervox

Which, I have to say is far better looking than a bike that appears to have a circa 1970's Rickman fairing attached as an afterthought !!

Just think though...

I can always strap a jerry can on each pannier and get 400miles between stops

You'll always get pensioners asking you if you're Ewan McGregor












Oh, and this:

[Supervox]

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

Just think though...

I can always strap a jerry can on each pannier and get 400miles between stops

You'll always get pensioners asking you if you're Ewan McGregor












Oh, and this:

Now that is cool !!

I wonder if that's homemade one or the official Touratech one ?

I actually LOL'd when I saw that.

[the_lone_wolf]

Went on a mini "adventure" this evening to test the new HG Tuareg kit, excellent stuff, also did me first river ford, only 18" deep or so but it's amazing how much comes up through the hole the forks go down when you hit it going too fast - once the bullet cam is set up properly I'll take some video

Just one photo:

I've seen a light bar that lifts those auxilliary lights up under the nose a bit more. Looks tidier IMO, but hey being picky a lovely machine. Mine is quite thirsty (standard cans and map), not sure how thirsty but thirstier than the GS, or smaller range cant remember what the tank size is on the non-Vox GS.

I like my 990, but the GS is still the best all round bike I will have owned IMO.

Lots of stuff goes on in Advrider, Regional forums Europe, often trips afoot.

[punyXpress]

Ah! but those two posts he's just ridden between ( pic above ) a GS would never get through.