Highlights
- Low mileage
- One previous keeper
- Well presented
- Perfect tourer ready to go
THE APPEAL
What better feeling than to get out on the road and take yourselves off for a ride on a comfortable, well-equipped, and powerful touring bike. That is what the seller and his wife did, regularly using the bike mainly for touring over to their holiday home in France. So the BMW made perfect sense to quickly make the trip over to France and other European destinations for a holiday without getting caught in traffic.
The bike comes with an excellent service history which BMW dealers have carried out since the seller purchased the bike in 2005, which at that time had covered just a few hundred miles. In addition, genuine BMW side panniers and a rear box have been fitted, making touring life easier with the added storage.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- V5 is present
- UK Registered 9th May 2003
- Three keys
- Excellent service history
- Upgraded seat (original included)
- Battery maintenance charger included
- Tank bags
- BMW Haynes manual
- MOT is currently expired but will have a full MOT at the end of the auction
- Riding gear is included if required
THE CONDITION
- Original condition
- Genuine BMW side panniers
- New front tyre & just 50 miles completed on the rear
- Single key operation for all of the locks
- Factory tool kit present
Finished in Silver, the BMW is well presented and shows no apparent signs of any chips or scuffs. Starting at the front, the plastic mudguard is free from scuffs, and just above, the headlights are protected with a Perspex light guard, which is in good order, as is the screen which is also free from any excessive scratches.
The grips have a set of protectors fitted, helping to keep the chill off on a long ride. The switch gear is in good order, with just a minimal amount of wear. The instruments light up as they should, with the odometer showing a reading of 34,719 Miles. Fitted with a large 30-litre capacity fuel tank makes it perfect for mounting the tank bag for storage options.
As mentioned earlier, the seat has been replaced with a Touratech option. The seller preferred this as it was more comfortable than the standard factory seat, which is included. Under the seat houses the factory tool kit. The side panniers and rear box are genuine BMW items which came in at just over £1,000. These have been fitted to match the ignition key, so everything on the BMW can now be used with just one single key.
THE MECHANICS
- A powerful 1150cc engine
- Wonderful bike to ride
- Four-speed plus overdrive
Owned for 17 years, the seller has always ensured the BMW was well maintained, which can be seen from the number of service stamps present and invoices for work carried out. The twin-cylinder powerhouse produces 85hp and starts up as it should with no untoward noises coming from the fantastic 1150 cc engine. With this model being the last reincarnation of this engine, this engine has two spark plugs per cylinder head.
The six-speed gearbox is reported to have a nice change. The last parts fitted to the bike were a new Gel battery, starter motor, fuel filter and fuel pipes with snap connections.
The six-speed gearbox is reported to have a nice change. The last parts fitted to the bike were a new Gel battery, starter motor, fuel filter and fuel pipes with snap connections.
The bike is reported to ride as it should with no issues; the ride is effortless, and you can easily ride the Adventure for several hours without any problems. The front tyre has been replaced and has covered approximately 30 miles, and the rear whilst not new, has a good amount of tread remaining. Twin discs at the front ensure the bike comes to a halt quickly if needed.
SUMMARY
If you are looking for an upgrade to your bike, the BMW R 1150 GS Adventure is a serious contender. This particular one has had just one previous keeper and has only covered 34,719 miles, most of which have been ridden whilst heading over to France.
Complete with side panniers, there is plenty of storage ready for when you take ownership and set off on your own adventure, but where will you be heading? The world is your oyster.
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