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| Heidenau K60 Scout |
Its industrial design and somewhat agricultural engine have a certain charm and character that makes my previous Honda Hornet—an exceptional bike—feel over-engineered, clinical and almost souless in comparison.
Since I will be travelling a lot with the F800GS, I specced it generously and put some thought into a few extras.
Bike
- 2012 BMW F800GS Trophy
- Comfort Package (heated grips, ABS and main centre stand)
- On-board computer
- LED indicators
- Anti-theft alarm system
BMW accessories
- Large hand guards with spoiler (included with Trophy)
- Aluminium bash plate (included with Trophy)
- Aluminium panniers and topcase
- Touring windshield
- Functional tankbag
- Wind deflector set
- Navigator IV
- Comfort seat
Extras
Off-the-shelf:
- Adventure-Spec crash bars
- Moto Overland side stand foot
- Heidenau K60 Scout M/S tyres (pictured)
- Osram W5W 4,000°K LED bulbs (with incorporated beam diffuser) for position lamp
Shared with R1200GS:
- Hella/DIN to cigarette adapter cable
- TomTom high-speed multi-charger (2x USB ports)
- Misc dry bags for use in panniers/topcase
- Sena SMH5 Bluetooth intercom
- DRC mini foot pump
- Overboard 30 litre heavy dry bags
- Webbing tie-down straps with fixlock flap buckles for panniers
The dead list
- TomTom Rider v2—peed out water somewhere in Belgium on 4 June 2012 after 6 hours of rainy motorway riding... although the windscreen stopped it being sprayed directly, it still ingested water... RIP TomTom
- CANbus lead to Superseal connector to TomTom lead harness wrapped with rayon harness tape (no longer required)