I went from a 1200 GSA to an 800 GSA and it spoilt my riding experience for a year. The bike was good, 60mpg, but I couldn't get on with it. It wasn't for me. Be careful before you make the change. The other side is a lot of people have made the change and love it.Yeh I might try the Ktms for a change, however going back to Fowler’s for servicing will be a shock!
Or I may just stick with another gsa.
I’ve heard good things about the 850gsa but not sure on tank range.
Yeh this about commuting and not having to fill up each week, I do around 200 miles a week, so filling up each week or less is a pain, hence liking a bigger range.That's almost 6 hrs in the saddle without a stop for that range. A stop after 2-3 hrs would allow a refuel at the same time
Yeh I might well look at an AT.The 24.2L fuel tank – and the engine's fuel efficiency of 21.8km/l (WMTC in DCT mode) – provides a range of over 500km. The 2018 CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Welcome back Dave!
I feel you do much two up riding it's said to be a bit underpoweredYeh I might well look at an AT.
what about the bigger Xtourer..? 21.5lt........not sure what mileage you'd get out of the XT, never had one......Yeh I might well look at an AT.
I think after some research I’ve narrowed it down to 2 bikes.... another gsa, probably 1250 Rallye, or I fancy a change to the KTM super adventure 1290. So I’ll arrange a test ride on the ktm I think and see what it’s like.
I dislike stopping to refuel. You can't beat decent economy/range.
The Vstrom could exceed 300 miles (325 was the most I had) on a 20ltr tank with a bit of moderation or Rochester to nr Wigan @ 285 mls (with a bit of a diversion), the super frugal XCountry was generally 100miles, 160 miles max and a complete PITA as you were always planning the next fuel stop.