BMW R 1200 GS News
Classic style, modern ADV bike
Now this is more like it. France's unit garage has created a bolt-on bodykit that transforms any current R1200GS into something that looks like a '70s Dakar racer. Including a headlight, tank, seat/tail unit, the kit creates virtually an all-new bike, but is completely reversible. Saves weight too. Photos: Matteo Cavadini Dubbed the R120G/S, mimicking the R80G/S that started the whole ADV thi...
05 September 2012
Jamie Robinson does Africa
It's been a dream of mine to go and ride a motorbike in Africa, so when I got invited to go with three motorcycling-mad Italians and a Brit, I jumped at the chance to join them. We all met up in Johannesburg, South Africa, hired some BMWs, donned the Durban Alpinestars adventure gear and headed out, our plan was to ride to Zimbabwe, then into Mozambique and then head down to the Kruger National Pa...
14 November 2011
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Gear: triple-clamp saving keychain
This is actually a serious review of a keychain. No, it's not that slow of a day for content, I just really like this thing. I got it as a Christmas gift last year and I've been living jingle free for months now. The concept is about as simple as it gets: let your house keys hang down below your triple clamp by the wiring harness. No more scratched-to-hell top clamp, no more jingling of keys all t...
25 May 2011
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Video: how to go completely over the top packing your motorcycle
In this video, adventure tourer Rick Peterson breaks down the “175lbs or so” of gear that he carries on his BMW R1200GS. We thought it was a bit much even before he revealed that he literally does pack a kitchen sink. The purpose of us highlighting the excessiveness of Rick’s packing isn’t to criticize him — If this is what works for him, then great, he’s obviously out there using it ...
05 January 2011
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Destination: Labrador
Over the next two weeks, Grant and I will be riding a BMW R1200GS and BMW F800GS through Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Labrador and Quebec. A lot of that time is going to be spent in remote areas without the slightest chance of web access, but we'll be updating you with images, stories and videos via Twitter where possible. This story will remain at the top of the site throughout the duration of the ...
23 August 2010
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By the numbers: giant adventure tourer showdown
With the release of the 2010 Yamaha Super Tenere and the Ducati Multistrada 1200, there's now five serious adventure tourers competing for your round-the-world budget. We've broken them down by their performance figures to help you decide which one's best. >All these numbers come straight from the manufacturers. We've chosen to use dry instead of wet weights since the relatively large difference...
27 February 2010