BMW G 450 X fuel tank

For the purpose of participation in Dakar 2010, Dutch Dakar rider Frans Verhoeven and  ex- BMW Motorrad dealer Bert Duursma have developed a 29 litre single fuel tank for the BMW G 450 X with integrated rearframe and fender. This new concept fueltank allows for realising a very compact, lightweight and competitive rally bike on the basis of the BMW G 450 X.

The realised tank has been successfully tested in Dakar 2010, the ultimate test!

The test results are:

• The fuel tank is vey resilient.
• The contents of 29 litres is sufficient in all stages (average fuel consumption approx. 8 L/100km)
• The balance of the motorcycle in both small and large jumps is perfect (Re: Frans Verhoeven)
• No problems have been encountered with warming-up of fuel. (eg petrol vapour lock). Many drivers were affected by this in 2010 Dakar.
• No problems have been encountered overheating of the rear shock.

The benefits of our single-tank compared to the muliti-tank solutions of the competition are ao:

• Low weight due to integrated functions of rearframe and fender (part)
• Mass of the tank close to the Centre of gravity of the motorcycle, provides a good balance and good agility.
• Due to the position of the tank relatively few front wheel pressure, which is an advantage in loose sand
• Integrated grab brackets on left and right side to raise the bike
• No additional fuel pump necessary, no additional fuel lines and taps, therefore, less likely to leaking
• Content about 29 litres, enough for the longest Dakar stages
• Material PE, this is extremely tough and resilient.
• Low level of warming-up. (Front tanks warm up tremendously by radiation from the engine block and warm air from the radiator)
• Motorcycle is very narrow of the front.
• Very good fit due to CAD design

Ordering information

The tankkit and exhaust can be ordered in the following manner:

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