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How-To: Wiring a GPS to the Water Cooled BMW R1200GS (2013-on)

This step by step tutorial shows how to easily wire a Garmin Montana GPS unit to your BMW R1200GS water boxer (2013-on) by removing the appropriate body panels, and running the wires to the battery for power.  While the instructions picture a Garmin Montana GPS unit being installed, the methods can be applied to just about any GPS wiring kit.

#MakeYourEscape – Teaser

Here’s a teaser for our forthcoming short film which will highlight an adventure in Utah, as well as BMW Motorrad’s new water-cooled R1200GS and an assortment of Touratech accessories.

Touratech Suspension Test with Helge Pedersen – Part Three

Since leaving Seattle at the end of December, Helge Pedersen has logged more than 15,000 miles on his R1200GS Adventure en route to Tierra del Fuego. Having installed Touratech’s new Extreme Shock on the back of his BMW, Helge was able to evaluate his new suspension setup and sent us this update after returning home.

ADV Interview: Ned Suesse + Tuareg Rally

Ahead of this month’s Tuareg Rallye, we sat down with Dakar Rally racer and all around adventure rider, Ned Suesse, to talk about the difference between this event and the infamous Dakar, as well as his experiences in Africa, bike setup, race prep and elephants. Follow the link to read our recent ADV interview with Neduro!

Touratech Test – 2013 BMW R1200GS

Touratech CEO and reknowned adventure rider, Herbert Schwarz, recently returned from a 1,500-mile motorcycle expedition to Madagascar where he tested Touratech’s line of accessories for BMW’s new water-cooled R1200GS.

Bike Build – 2013 Triumph Tiger Explorer

Triumph’s new Tiger Explorer is an excellent addition to the adventure motorcycle market. To celebrate its successful integration into the industry and to prepare the bike for its first adventure, we decided to outfit our Tiger Explorer with a handful of Touratech accessories. Follow the link to see all of the ADV accessories we installed!

Testing Husqvarna’s TR650 Terra

Renowned photo journalist and adventure motorcyclists, Ramona Schwarz, recently returned from a 1,500 mile motorcycle expedition to Madagascar where she tested Touratech’s new line of accessories for the Husqvarna TR650 Terra.

Tire Repair Recommendations

We asked our ‘Chief Riding Officer,’ Iain Glynn, for a few tire repair recommendations ahead of a weekend ride a few months ago. Among the things he suggested were a proper pair of tire irons, an electric pump and a digital tire pressure gauge. Follow the link and take a look at all of the items Iain suggested we carry to make sure we stayed fully inflated.

Touratech Catalog – The Ultimate ADV Accessory

Since the first edition was released in 1995, Touratech’s catalog has evolved from a 12-page pamphlet to become the premiere source of aftermarket accessories for adventure-touring motorcycles. In addition to ride reports and images from numerous expeditions, the 2013 catalog includes the latest accessories for nearly every ADV motorcycle.