If I was going to go across Africa, I'd take the 1200GS Adventure.

And not an R1? :lol:

Troy, was that a trip you took? Those pics are fantastic. I can't even comprehend how awesome that would be.

Oh no....that is 2 guys on ADV rider. http://www.lukeandnick.com/

Not sure of their backstory, but apparently plenty of money and no jobs.

They did a trek across South America last year and now they're trying to cover all of Africa this spring. The adventure is wild as hell and something 99% of the ADV riders can actually DO.....Trace is about in the best position to do something like this...but MOST of us have to live vicariously THRU fella's like this.

Dropping 600 pounds as opposed to almost 1000 pounds over 90 degrees in a mudhole makes a HUGE difference.

I would have chosen the 800 as well

(I'm talking potential carrying weight...the GS ADV can carry a lot more fuel and weight...and you'd be tempted to max that out, where on the 800, you don't have that GVWR)

Plus the 800 would be kinder to tires (assumption on my part)


But that's just my opinion as a logic-minded engineer :idk:

The size was a big [HUGE] part of my choice. And, I haven't ever gone across Africa like these guys - but, I'd imagine fuel isn't around every corner. The 800 has an itty bitty tank. Yes, I know there are expanding options. But, dang.

I love my bike.

I mean, REALLY love this bike.

I like it a lot too. I think you made a GREAT choice :rockwoot: (and I realize neither you nor I will cross Africa)

I daydream alot about getting a used 800....paniers....minimalist camp supplies...and spend week-ends riding and camping in free range land in the Flint Hills.

I'm jealous....that is a sweet bike.

My husband cured his new bike envy yesterday....

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5..._2011_8644.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5..._2011_6884.jpg

Hey, Moira? I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you... :lol: