Motorbike
Why the BMW F 650 GS Dakar
Back in 2014 when I was looking for a motorcycle I had this trip in mind already. I had a solid amount of research done and knew that a BMW R 1200 GS was just to heavy plus it is expensive. At the end of the day I settled for the BMW F650 GS Dakar since:
- There was one available in my area
- It is a lightweight machine with 193kg
- I have seen other riders using it on their trip e.g. panomoto.com
- Price was very reasonable with ~3k Euro
- It came with ABS and Grip Heaters
Learn to ride it
With only ~3 years on I am certainly not the most experienced rider out there. I am pretty the experience with my Senda Derby doesn’t count as Enduro Riding. Learn how to ride the F650 on difficult terrain was therefore something I wanted to check from my todo list. This is why I signed up for a one day training at Enduro Park Hechlingen (LINK)
Modifications
Touratech Rear Luggage Rack - 01-051-1200-0 | |
Touratech Rear Brake Master Cylinder Guard - 01-044-0640-0 | |
Touratech Fork Guard - 01-300-0145-0 | |
Radiator Protection Ebay | |
SW Motech Center Stand | |
Hepco & Becker Xplorer | |
Touratech Bash Plate - 01-300-5135-0 | |
Heed Crashbar 182338301791 | |
Loobman Chainoiler | LINK |
Enduristan XS 6.5 Base Pack | |
Rokstraps | |
Walser Strap | |
Powersupply Crashbar | |
Reflective Foil | LINK |
More Reflective Foil | LINK |
Splashbox for Cellphone | LINK |
Alarm System | no link 🙂 |
Spare Parts
Break Pad Front 2pcs | LINK |
Break Pads Read 2pcs | |
Sparkplug D8EA 2pcs | |
Airfilter | |
Oilfilter | |
Breaklights | |
Indicatorlights 2pcs | |
Waterpump Repair Kit | |
Flat Tire Repair Kit | |
Sum € |
Testcomment
Hey Johannes!
Big congratulation for having the courage to embrace the freedom! … this is something worth to be envied for…if such a feeling would be an option. 🙂
It looks indeed that you’ve planned and worked it out for quite a time: awesome outfits!
Wish you have great time: good weather and roads, safety passage and friendly people!
Will keep an eye on you! 🙂
Best,
Vio
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