How much gas for Africa
 

I am planning my RTW trip and didn't go to Africa for years, I was wondering what should be a reasonable mileage autonomy for my bike , I am a bit worry about the Sahara, we will be 2 up if that make any difference.(not able to carry a 5Gallon of gas on the pillon seat)

I'm leaving from France for Cape Town in less than a year, 6 months trip, also riding two-up on a KTM 990 Adventure with my girlfriend :thumbup1:

From stock I have a maximum fuel range of 350km.

I would like to have 450-500km (which means 300km off-road). I'll probably add an additionnal 8 or 9L tank. If I make a two-in-one exhaust I'll have some space left under the seat in the rear as on the rallye bikes.

I hope it will be enough :mchappy:

It depends on your route...

If you start in Egypt the longest bit is from Wadi Halfa to Dongola (400km “offroad” ) so it’s possible to do it with a 400km range. There might be petrol available in the villages along the Nile.
A short range will decrease your chances in getting away from the main track, so personally I prefer at least 600km range.

How much gas for Africa
 

Thanks for the reply, I guess we are still pretty much in the same condition that we were years ago , I wil based my gas on a 500 KM range in average ,is that still good for Sahara or should I go more 600+ KM.Since we will be 2 up I will pretty much stay on road or pist but will stay away from off road.

500 km will be enough for the eastern route.

how much fuel for Africa
 

what about the western route?

Thanks for your help Alibaba