Help please

[dfulgosi]

Hi guys, it's me again...
I found on BMW-Germany a lot of Adventure Bikes and all of them are with the so called "Gross Tank" 30L. Anybody has pictures to post in order to see the difference between Standard/Big tanks.
I also suspect that the 30L. tank is standard on the Adv. correct?

 

[Roge]

The larger 30 ltr tank is part of the overland pack and an option in the UK the std Adv if there is such a thing has the 22ltr one

Roger

 

[MiGSel]

Here's a few pics of a big Adv tank. In Belgium it's not standard on the GS Adventure. About 250 EUR as an option.

Compared to about 1000 EUR for a big Touratech aftermarket tank (41 liter).

 

[MiGSel]

and another one

 

[Deadskin]

ADV Tank

Another MiGSel pic of i think Neos bike ??

 

[dfulgosi]

Whaoo, looks nice, now the "newbee" question, which is Your advice/opinion? Honestly I don't need all that much fuel riding wiht me so, if I'll be "forced" to buy a bike with the Big Tank, it's still as confortable as with the standard ?

 

[Deadskin]

ADV Tank

Get the overland package which includes the 30ltr tank, you don't have to fill the tank
but you never know when you might need it
plus it might be a good idea to have the enduro gearbox with the
lower 1st gear.

Factory Fit Options:
Heated grips £175
Black engine and transmission* No Cost
Enduro gearbox (lower first gear)*
(lower 1st gear ratio = 4.465 -: Std = 3.864) £25
Off road tyres ( excludes rear splash guard)* £105
Large fuel tank (30ltr)* £250
Switchable Integral ABS brakes £750
Engine protection bar £195
Double black seat No Cost
Double seat low (black 860mm) NB height of Std R1150GS seat in highest position) No Cost
Overland package comprising of (*) items
NB. Enduro gearbox is optional £300

 

[MiGSel]

Re: ADV Tank

Another MiGSel pic of i think Neos bike ??

Yes indeed Gauloises, I was in fact looking for that one but didn't find it.

I've got the big tank and I'd do it again. Only disadvantage for me is that I've got a bit of problem getting the bike on the center stand when the tank is full. 30kg of fuel added to the weight does make a difference for me, as I'm not related to Schwarzenegger. But compared to a full standard tank the difference is only a bit more than 10 kg of course.

Apart from that, it is nice to be able to ride more than 400km without a fuel stop.

And it looks better too, in my opinion.

 

[Simon Eassom]

I think the issue is . . . why would anybody buy the "Adventure" bike without the overland package. Apart from the paint job how is it any different from a standard bike. I can't imagine anybody has bought all the Adventure add-ons but kept the standard tank. It wouldn't make sense. I think BMW treat the overland package as an extra to keep the base cost of the bike down. Basically, a "standard" Adventure is a standard bike with the overland package. Isn't it? That's what the "adventure" bit means.

Who would buy a 2nd-hand Adventure that isn't an adventure?

 

[dfulgosi]

Ok, ok, understood, ...I'll go for a FULL Adventure...


I've sent out 5 e-mails to 5 BMW-DE dealers for an Adv. but:
1st. Autoresponder (the salesman is in holidays till today)
2nd. Already sold...
3rd. ...no other answers yet....

 

[dfulgosi]

...unbelievable...

at this time other 7 e-mails have been sent out..., for a total of 12...
...Just received a quotation for a F650 Scarver

@#!?^°§

 

[Deadskin]

Ok, ok, understood, ...I'll go for a FULL Adventure...

Don't forget to get a twin spark
Scarver f650