Why the 800GS is a better 2 up touring bike than the 1200GS/GSA

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Slaaiblaar

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Because I do not need to loose weight!!!!

Between these 3 models the 800GS can carry the biggest payload

Lets take the average SA male 100kg, (including beer boep) 115kg up to (exstra large beer boep) 130+kg
Average SA female 70kg (guesstimate)

Rider + pillion = 170KG (Ave SA)
Rider + pillion = 185KG (including beer boep)
Rider + pillion = 200KG (exstra large beer boep)

1200GS Max Payload 206kg
36kg left for luggage (Ave SA)
21kg left for luggage (including beer boep)
6kg left for luggage

1200GSA  Max Payload 216kg
46kg left for luggage (Ave SA)
31kg left for luggage (including beer boep)
16kg left for luggage (exstra large beer boep)

800GS Max Payload 236kg
66kg left for luggage (Ave SA)
51kg left for luggage (including beer boep)
36KG left for luggage (exstra large beer boep)

Now add the +/- 15kg for a set of panniers excl. brackets


 
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