How much weight on 1150 adv rack?

[Slime Bomb]

I'm off to the Dolomites this summer two up camping and wondered how much weight I can pack on the back rack (with panniers and no top box). At the moment I've got a 100ltr dry bag with a double self inflate mattress, two small folding chairs and double sleeping bag. This weighs in at 10.5kgs. The tent's going on top of the bag (another 5kgs) I know the payload states 217kgs but I've seen bikes with what looks like far more than that. This is my first time camping with the missus on the back, I'm 85kgs and thankfully she's only 44kgs. So, is 15.5kgs too much on the rear rack?

 

[Michael R1150GS Adventure]

i always found the tech blurb that BWM give for the BWM ally box + rear rack 5kg in the box

happy to weigh my box if needed

 

[Slime Bomb]

i always found the tech blurb that BWM give for the BWM ally box + rear rack 5kg in the box

happy to weigh my box if needed

Wow, that was quick! Yeah I've seen the stickers but I've had 4 x 3ltr boxes of wine on the back and done 300mls with no probs a couple of times. I'm sure BMW air on the side of caution.

 

[DrFarkoff]

Worth remembering to turn up the preload on the shocks but also to increase the rebound on the rear (front not adjustable if std)

I think the book says 15kg if the top box is not used

The problem is the alloy seat base / frame on the adventure it can fracture but I think the adventure luggage system offers some support

I'd keep the weight well displaced and maybe use the pannier lids as stowage too

 

[Michael R1150GS Adventure]

i tended to carry too much on the rear rack and i soon learnt why the bike handled like a boat crossing a wake.