Hmmm to be honest I've had enough after a couple of hours. I have a 23ltr tank on my 900GSA . I rode for 2 hours the other day. I stopped, smoked, drank, and went to bed. Touringing isn't a race. I like Having the 23ltr tank because I'm a lazy sod and hate petrol stations, but I wouldn't ride until it's empty 😂
Some good points, however for me it’s the fact that you don’t have to stop for fuel. So you can stop for a break etc wherever you want, not necessarily at a fuel station. I’m on a stock GS, and a few times I have wanted to go just over 200 miles in one hit but have had to stop for fuel or find fuel at my destination (which was In The middle of know where on a Sunday, in Scotland and most of the fuel stations were closed)
That’s a fair point, and I really appreciate your comment. I do think though range requirement is an exception more than the rule, but exception or not sometimes and in your situation needed! If you are not a subscriber it would be great if you’d be!
Thats not long distance touring. There is no state capital in Australia that is lss than 1200kms. Crossing the country requires you to have at least 25lt of fuel in your tank plus a 10Lt fuel bag as backup. . The range of fuel consumption is 6Lt/100km for say a BMW GSA to 3Lt/100km for a 250. and on such a trip there is no fuel at less than 300km intervals once you get to remote areas. The most popular adventure bike in the outback is the Suzuki DR650 with a 30lt Safari tank. Thats a 600km range at 5Lt/100kms.. On dirt cross ings via the Tanami or Great Central Rd, you will need all that range and more. And this is tootling along smooth dirt raods at 80-90kph. Strike sand or mud and furl consumption can triple and your life is at risk. So its not unreasonable to expect manufacturers to provide at least a 20lt tank as standard on touring bikes.
Hmmm to be honest I've had enough after a couple of hours. I have a 23ltr tank on my 900GSA . I rode for 2 hours the other day. I stopped, smoked, drank, and went to bed. Touringing isn't a race. I like Having the 23ltr tank because I'm a lazy sod and hate petrol stations, but I wouldn't ride until it's empty 😂
Lazy is a good reason!
Some good points, however for me it’s the fact that you don’t have to stop for fuel. So you can stop for a break etc wherever you want, not necessarily at a fuel station. I’m on a stock GS, and a few times I have wanted to go just over 200 miles in one hit but have had to stop for fuel or find fuel at my destination (which was In The middle of know where on a Sunday, in Scotland and most of the fuel stations were closed)
That’s a fair point, and I really appreciate your comment.
I do think though range requirement is an exception more than the rule, but exception or not sometimes and in your situation needed!
If you are not a subscriber it would be great if you’d be!
@ yes agreed and you adapt or ride round it. Never had a 30 Ltr tank but a GSA is calling so will experience next year.
I hope it’s a decision you do not regret!
Which one are you going for?
@@RRGS78 I’m on a 2019 1250GS currently, so thinking about a 1300GSA ASA, will see in the new year 👍🏻
Have you seen my video about getting rid of my R1300?!
Thats not long distance touring. There is no state capital in Australia that is lss than 1200kms. Crossing the country requires you to have at least 25lt of fuel in your tank plus a 10Lt fuel bag as backup. . The range of fuel consumption is 6Lt/100km for say a BMW GSA to 3Lt/100km for a 250. and on such a trip there is no fuel at less than 300km intervals once you get to remote areas. The most popular adventure bike in the outback is the Suzuki DR650 with a 30lt Safari tank. Thats a 600km range at 5Lt/100kms.. On dirt cross ings via the Tanami or Great Central Rd, you will need all that range and more. And this is tootling along smooth dirt raods at 80-90kph. Strike sand or mud and furl consumption can triple and your life is at risk.
So its not unreasonable to expect manufacturers to provide at least a 20lt tank as standard on touring bikes.
I’m guess what I’m saying is that the practicalities of having a large fuel tank at least in Europe is not needed, or indeed practical