BMW R1200GS across Africa
Can my 1200GS cross Africa along the Eastern coast?
The bike is currently new – The trip is planned for May 2006 (just after the rain season). We will be two up and the trip cannot last more than 45days. I plan to remove the catalytic converter.
- Route 1
South Africa
Botswana
Zambia
Malawi
Tanzania
Kenya (Service bike at authorized dealer and fit knobbly tyres)
Ethiopia
Sudan
Egypt
Fly back to South Africa (including bike)
- Alternative Route
South Africa
Botswana
Zambia
Malawi
Tanzania
Kenya (Service bike at authorized dealer and turn back)
Tanzania
Malawi
Moçambique
Zimbabwe
South Africa
What do you think? Should I leave the big Beemer at home and buy a cheap second hand 600cc to do the trip instead? I think the 1200GS is a good tool for the job. I may not be able to fix anything if it breaks but the chances of anything breaking is surely less than with an XT or XR or DR.
Please be gentle if this is a stupid question…
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