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