If You Choose A New Bike

[GSX1400Convert]

I'm looking at an adventure bike ATM, a couple of mates want to do some outback travels next year.
I never EVER thought these words would come from my mouth, but I've been looking at BMW boxers ( fuck me, that almost hurt).

[gsxbarmy]

I'm looking at an adventure bike ATM, a couple of mates want to do some outback travels next year.
I never EVER thought these words would come from my mouth, but I've been looking at BMW boxers ( fuck me, that almost hurt).

Trust me you won't regret it, they are 100% cracking bikes, having owned one now for over 6 months and prior to that a Triumph Explorer 1200 for 3.5 years, I can honestly say that my R1250GS is absolutely the best bike I have ever owned, super comfortable and immaculate handling - a great bike to tour on.

[VladTepes]

Get a Guzzi Stelvio NTX.  :D

[grog]

Convert, 1250 Adventure BMW, nearly 30g, would want to be good. Not what id choose. That red dust sure wont keep its resale value. Guess it depends how much highway versus sand/ gravel in your plans.

[Kiwifruit]

I'm looking at an adventure bike ATM, a couple of mates want to do some outback travels next year.
I never EVER thought these words would come from my mouth, but I've been looking at BMW boxers ( fuck me, that almost hurt).

Got a mate up your way that has had a couple of them, pretty sure he's still got one. PM me your phone number. I'll see if he will give you call.

[KiwiCol]

The R1250GS is just over $36k on road here, lotta coin.

[gsxbarmy]

The R1250GS is just over $36k on road here, lotta coin.

Not a dissimilar price in the U.K. Col, hence why I bought mine one year old and saved a chunk of money on new.

[VladTepes]

The R1250GS is just over $36k on road here, lotta coin.

WAY too much to spend on a motorbike IMHO.
They are good but they aren't THAT good.

[Johno]

Convert, 1250 Adventure BMW, nearly 30g, would want to be good. Not what id choose. That red dust sure wont keep its resale value. Guess it depends how much highway versus sand/ gravel in your plans.

I agree with Grog. How much off road and in particular how much sand is a big issue. The big GS is a great touring bike and will handle gravel roads well but if your going into the desert then weight is your biggest enemy. Also depends on what your mates are riding as well.

Lots of YouTube stuff on outback travel. Have a look at Darryl Beatties videos. There is a new one on the Canning Stock route. Kevin Swartz was on this trip.

The lightest bike with the biggest motor can be a good choice. 600 and 650 singles with big tanks are popular. depends whether your budget can manage a single purpose machine.

[gsxbarmy]

The R1250GS is just over $36k on road here, lotta coin.

WAY too much to spend on a motorbike IMHO.
They are good but they aren't THAT good.

Many new top of the range motorcycles across most makes are getting to be eye watering prices these days whatever you choose. So to a large extent are cars, which even bottom of the range getting to be quite pricey, let alone top of the range.

In terms of "at today's prices", the GS is a good investment for that type of motorcycle and has a good second hand value, against others of the same type.

On my GS I saved quite a bit buying a one year old model, which is still holding its value well.

[grog]

For the desert rides the big ones just too heavy. Mate has done it, setting up to go again. DRZ400 his choice. Others he recos are KTM350 and KLR650. Im no expert, have looked into b4. My choice as a do anywhere allrounder outback, KLR. Suspension upgrade is about all they mention as necessary. Huge fuel range, reliable, dont break much when they fall over. Gets my ticks.

[SFC1000]

I don't mind the look of the Triumph Thruxton R.
Haven't seen one in person and don't know what they are like in the real world.
Somewhat old school cafe racer and should be enjoyable to take for a run.

[grog]

SFC, my mate has a 1200. Had a ride. Superb quality, rides nicely. Does all the good things perfectly. Biggest prob is the heat off motor/ exhaust. Just no good for our climate. Im not sure why it happens, just a narrow 2 cylinder. Compared to 14, which i find gives off bugger all heat, far bigger motor, never a prob, its just sauna stuff on Trump.  I really wanted one but turned me off. Bonnies dont seem to have same prob, think its because youre laying over top of motor on Thruxton.

[V_i_c_i]

Ural Ranger for me