Thursday, 12 July 2012

Jack's kit-tastic 2: BMW g650gs aka 'Slepnir'

BMW's latest 650cc single offering to the light adventure / touring market is the g650gs.


Pros: flexible engines with a very broad power band, very light and agile, a comfortable seat, ABS as standard and grippy stock road tyres on gravel.

Cons: low handlebars for standing up work, gear shift and rear break levers can't be effectively used standing up or wearing boots, minimal wind protection, weak battery and poorly shaped front cut outs.

Overall: perfect for the tour around Iceland but not gnarly enough for real hard biker types.

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