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Originally Posted by Magnon
My wife and I did a one year/30,000 mile trip from the UK to South Africa on our BMW R 100GS. This is one of the most comfortable bikes we've used, most modern bikes we've tried are more cramped and have high pillion footrests. The bike also carried 90kg of luggage no problem. Other important factors which are just as relevant these days are the very simple mechanics and readily available service parts even in Africa.
We still have the bike which we use for shorter trips around Europe but we're planning to get away for a longer trip soon.
Rider 1.85m/95kg, Pillion 1.75m/60kg
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That is a great choice, but I was concerned about what 6ft 7in equates to in the inside leg measurement.
Nor is it easy to find one in really good condition nowadays that does not cost silly money, here in the UK anyway. That goes for the Africa Twin also, more or less ever since a UK bike magazine here in the UK wrote a test report that compared the AT with a BMW 800GS and a Tri Tiger 800XC; the AT won that competition.
Sure, the backside to footpeg to handlebar positions are important, as are those dimensions that apply for the passenger.
Could the Kawasaki W800 bike be a good contender as a modern follow-on from the 100GS?? - it's a twin, simple design, big comfy saddle & reliable (based on the earlier W650).
Another "low-rider" type of bike would be the Triumph Bonneville.
You can see that I am still thinking street oriented bikes (but fitted with some dual tyres).
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Dave
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