2012 BMW G650GS Sertao Owners

Psychout · 12-08-2011, 07:41 PM

Hi All,

I thought I would start a thread to let all the up and coming 2012 BMW G650GS Sertao owners discuss details of their purchase, pictures, etc over the next few months (until these finally arrive at dealers).

Yep I already know that this is basically a Dakar model re-badged but it's still a great bike for an entry level adventure rider such as myself and the price is right too.

Anyways, post your thoughts, pictures, experiences with dealers on this bike etc so all others on this forum can hear all about it.

Cheers

Cortez · 12-12-2011, 01:08 PM

PullingG's · 12-12-2011, 02:16 PM

I am not a beginning rider but do prefer lighter bike in the dirt. Find the +1000 cc Adv Tourers too unwieldy in many off-road circumstances. The 800 cc range bikes are more manageable (and practical if you can only have one bike) but I am interested to see what peoples' thoughts are on the Sertao as they come out. Could be a nice platform for a little dirt play and the occasional roadtrip.

Barman · 12-12-2011, 02:42 PM

430 pounds!
It's a rebadged KLR.

PullingG's · 12-12-2011, 03:08 PM

Agreed..would have hoped for more weight savings vs. F800 GS. That being said...still and much lighter and the big Adv beasts in the 1000 cc and up categories

itsatdm · 12-12-2011, 04:37 PM

I do not understand the excitement. A copy of a 10 year old bike.

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/bmw...dakar_2001.php

http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/...sertao-preview

US list price $8,650 + shipping.

http://bmw.rfalconepowersports.com/n...ModelYear=2012

africa twin · 12-12-2011, 05:18 PM

I'm wondering how long it will be before a larger fuel tank becomes available. Apparently the Dakar one won't fit.

Flyred · 12-14-2011, 04:54 PM

I've ridden a KLR up the Dalton Hwy while my buddy rode the f650gs. We were both throttles pinned the whole ride and wishing for more. Is the Sertao anything to get excited about?
Not a troll, just asking.

twinrider · 12-14-2011, 06:14 PM

The 650 DP class are great solo tourers/offroad explorers for sure. Unless you want a new bike you might be better off to buy a used Dakar and spend the savings on mods such as USD forks. It's a real shame BMW didn't include them on the Sertao, couldn't have cost that much more to slap on a set from the G650X Country or 800GS.

HighTechCoonass · 12-14-2011, 06:33 PM

Fantastic bike... I loved my 2001 Dakar... I have the F800gs now... but if money was an tight this is still a perfect bike... cant wait for the reviews to roll in!!

Klay · 12-14-2011, 06:39 PM

This bike is appealing to me.

twinrider · 12-14-2011, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighTechCoonass

Fantastic bike... I loved my 2001 Dakar... I have the F800gs now... but if money was an tight this is still a perfect bike... cant wait for the reviews to roll in!!

Same bike as the Dakar, plus new bodywork, a smaller fuel tank and a couple less horsepower. There ya go...

Barman · 12-15-2011, 12:01 AM

And is it just me or are those fork legs just scrawny?

Yossarian™ · 12-15-2011, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barman

And is it just me or are those fork legs just scrawny?

Yeah. Like it had polio as a child.

Durden · 12-16-2011, 12:04 PM

Whats the general thoughts around this G650GS Sertao vs. F800GS

I'm torn because I like the reliability aspect of this proven setup (and cost), but I also love the power, weight and setup of the F8 - very torn.

12-08-2011, 07:41 PM	#1
Psychout ^OP n00b Joined: Aug 2011 Oddometer: 5	2012 BMW G650GS Sertao Owners Hi All, I thought I would start a thread to let all the up and coming 2012 BMW G650GS Sertao owners discuss details of their purchase, pictures, etc over the next few months (until these finally arrive at dealers). Yep I already know that this is basically a Dakar model re-badged but it's still a great bike for an entry level adventure rider such as myself and the price is right too. Anyways, post your thoughts, pictures, experiences with dealers on this bike etc so all others on this forum can hear all about it. Cheers

12-12-2011, 01:08 PM	#2
Cortez BAZINGA! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Croatia Oddometer: 3,870	__________________ '12 Kymco Downtown 300i ABS, '08 Yamaha FZ6n S2 ABS SOLD: '03 Peugeot Speedfight2, '07 Kawasaki ER6F ABS, '06 Kymco Agility 125 My Flickr gallery

12-12-2011, 02:42 PM	#4
Barman Way Offline Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Oddometer: 1,162	430 pounds! It's a rebadged KLR. __________________ I am at one with my duality.

12-12-2011, 04:37 PM	#6
itsatdm NoMoTDM still Gary Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Columbia, Ca. Oddometer: 3,704	I do not understand the excitement. A copy of a 10 year old bike. http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/bmw...dakar_2001.php http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/...sertao-preview US list price $8,650 + shipping. http://bmw.rfalconepowersports.com/n...ModelYear=2012 __________________ BMW Motorrad USA customer service: "We make superior motorcycles and continue to improve them." itsatdm screwed with this post 12-12-2011 at 05:00 PM

12-14-2011, 04:54 PM	#8
Flyred Who is John Galt? Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Woodinville, WA Whine Country Oddometer: 539	I've ridden a KLR up the Dalton Hwy while my buddy rode the f650gs. We were both throttles pinned the whole ride and wishing for more. Is the Sertao anything to get excited about? Not a troll, just asking. __________________ http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=880709 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...hlight=prudhoe http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...0#post16066350 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...highlight=SKMo

12-12-2011, 02:16 PM	#3
PullingG's What? Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Down by the river... Oddometer: 100	I am not a beginning rider but do prefer lighter bike in the dirt. Find the +1000 cc Adv Tourers too unwieldy in many off-road circumstances. The 800 cc range bikes are more manageable (and practical if you can only have one bike) but I am interested to see what peoples' thoughts are on the Sertao as they come out. Could be a nice platform for a little dirt play and the occasional roadtrip.

12-12-2011, 03:08 PM	#5
PullingG's What? Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Down by the river... Oddometer: 100	Agreed..would have hoped for more weight savings vs. F800 GS. That being said...still and much lighter and the big Adv beasts in the 1000 cc and up categories

12-12-2011, 05:18 PM	#7
africa twin Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Oddometer: 131	I'm wondering how long it will be before a larger fuel tank becomes available. Apparently the Dakar one won't fit.

12-14-2011, 06:14 PM	#9
twinrider pass the catnip Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Earth Oddometer: 7,545	The 650 DP class are great solo tourers/offroad explorers for sure. Unless you want a new bike you might be better off to buy a used Dakar and spend the savings on mods such as USD forks. It's a real shame BMW didn't include them on the Sertao, couldn't have cost that much more to slap on a set from the G650X Country or 800GS.

12-14-2011, 06:33 PM	#10
HighTechCoonass Living the Dream.... Joined: Jan 2005 Location: land of the swamps!, Cajun Country LA Oddometer: 2,104	Fantastic bike... I loved my 2001 Dakar... I have the F800gs now... but if money was an tight this is still a perfect bike... cant wait for the reviews to roll in!! __________________ The F800gs Snatchy Throttle Fix Boost your Beamer...BMW efi GS Power Controller - l Now the Juice NEW!TheJUICE

12-14-2011, 06:39 PM	#11
Klay plainsman Joined: Nov 2005 Location: out in the great wide open Oddometer: 89,020	This bike is appealing to me. __________________ _______

12-15-2011, 12:01 AM	#13
Barman Way Offline Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Oddometer: 1,162	And is it just me or are those fork legs just scrawny? __________________ I am at one with my duality.

12-16-2011, 12:04 PM	#15
Durden Freak! Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Oddometer: 454	Whats the general thoughts around this G650GS Sertao vs. F800GS I'm torn because I like the reliability aspect of this proven setup (and cost), but I also love the power, weight and setup of the F8 - very torn.

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