BMW R80GS
The ultimate travel bike?
SUMMARY
We’ve ridden this bike 2up for over 60’000km all over the world. Although it sometimes gets sick,iIt has never left us stranded. From the middle of China to the deserts of Botswana this bike has been our trusty sidekick for the past 5 years.
Tech. Specs.
- ENGINE: R100 Heads and Cylinders
- GEARBOX: Overhauled with long fifth / short first
- SUSPENSION FRONT: Progressive Springs
- SUSPENSION BACK: Heavy Duty Touratech Spring
- NAVIGATION: Garmin Monterra with Tracks 4 Africa & OSM Maps
- SPEEDOMETER: Speedhut USA Custom GPS Speedo
- TYRES: Heidenau K60
- FRAME: SWT-Sports Nr. 92 with custom reinforcments
- TOPBOX: Custom Build from lightweight plastic
- LIGHTs: LED H4 Main & ADVMonster Aux.
- IGNITION: Mini Version (for morespace)
- TANK: 43L HPN Long Distance
- MIRRORS: Double Take
- ENGINE PROTECTION: SWT-SPORTS Bash Plate
- HAND PROTECTION: Bark Busters Hand Guards
- PANNIERS: Mosko Moto 25l Scout (superlightweight)
- TANKBAG: Enduristan Sandstorm Large
- PEGS: Extra large Touratech Main and Pillion Pegs
- AIRFILTER: Custom Desert Airfilter