BMW Xchallenge I wanted reliable bike (BMW) not heavy (as GSA) with long range tank for an Africa overland adventure trip. So I build this The tuning: - excel rims - TT tank (500km no problem) - Blash plate is custom made (If you order 5+ pieces I can supply them) - custom seat from (I can supply it) - the rack for TT cases is custom made so that the cases are more in front and their weight is more centralized and you dont need to change the under seat frame (let me know if you want them - fairing from KTM 690 Rally - bracket for the fairing is custom and removable from the steering neck - and a lot small other details The bike was tested on Africa overland trip from Czech Rep to Cape town via Middle East and East Africa. See the practical notes and pix from the trip here.
Damn that looks good. It's that I spent way to much time fiddling with my Dakar that keeps me from getting a Xc.
Sweet. The bike is limited only by imagination and ingenuity. Did your friend at times wish he had a smaller bike than his 1150? Looks like fun was had by all regardless.
Front: I've tried progressive springs, but I like the standard one more as they are more soft and better absorbing the shocks... Rear: I have Ohlins as well. It reacts faster and sharper, but to Africa I took the standard Air one and no problem Main reason was ability to adjust the seat height...
Hey Lukas, I did some small research and I think of combinig versys engine with Yamaha TT600S frame... But I dont rush. I like more and more the superenduro conversion, but than the weight is again 200kg...
Sweet build. It looks kind of funny but I really like it. Where did you source the 690 fairings? Also you said the fairing bracket is removable. Did you do something different than drilling into the frame? Pics?
690 fairing is original and I think of producing few copies as there is demand... Here you can see the fairing bracket:
I strongly considered getting an X-challange BMW before getting my ktm 950. The 690 ferring looks way better than the TT fairing for the big tank. Nice work my friend , nice work.
I thought that when KTM parts came into contact with BMW parts there would be some sort of violent reaction or perhaps some contact corrosion
I get it, much smaller than the regular navigational tower used on a bike that needs all the equipment for rallye racing. Im assuming this leaves you with a lot more room to mount your own equipment or maybe the stock bmw speedo? (im not furmiliar with any of the stock bmw components)
Did you say that you used an original 690RR fairing? :eek1 The thought of buying the 3 pieces for €2000 or so and cutting them to match your tank is pretty nasty... Did you know that RallyRaid Int. makes a copy for about €350? https://shop.rallyraid.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=BI_1002
Yes, I did used the original... but not for an 2000E I hope I will be able to offer an copy cheaper than RallyRaid...
Try getting that past the Mrs. I told he last year I needed a DRZ E to learn to ride on, and keep the Dakar as a travel bike. Which we did. I'm not holding much hope.
rade, why don't you consider doing a replica of the new Aprilia rallye fairing...much more unique and you'll garner a lot of interest! The "hammerhead shark" headlight design will look exy on the X!
