CRHISTIAN AUSTIN
Founder and partner of R40Moto, BMW Motorrad Certified Tour Guide. His favorite motorcycle is the BMW R1250GS Adv HP. Born in Patagonia, he studied Political Science. He worked in the public sector, in NGOs and has had different roles in the private sector as employee, manager and owner. He was a rugby player, climber and amateur skier in the Patagonian Andes. He tries to be always in contact with nature.
The dream of traveling by motorcycle and offering first class international active tourism services where fuel is not always available, drove him to start R40Moto.
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
It is the queen of travel over all types of terrain and challenges. With all the advantages of a GS but oriented to long distances, with luggage and passenger. From riding assistance systems, lighting technology and extended riding modes, to connectivity and robust and spacious luggage systems. The R 1250 GS Adv. offers everything you need to travel in South America. In Patagonia or in the Atacama Desert.
Why choose it:
- Carrying capacity
- Passenger comfort
- Fuel autonomy
- Robustness in all types of terrain
Main technical data:
- Displacement: 1254 cc
- Power: 136 HP at 7750 rpm
- Maximum torque: 143 Nm at 6250 rpm
- Gasoline type: Super Unleaded (91-98 octane)
- Fuel tank capacity: 30 liters
- Unladen weight (with full tank): 268 kg
- Payload: 217 kg
- Seat height: 890 - 910 mm
Rental value:
- Up to 3 days: 300 US$/day
- From 4 to 15 days: 280 US$/day
- More than 16 days: 260 US$/day
Includes:
- 400 km/day, free.
- Extra km value: 1 US$/km
- Documents to cross to Argentina
- Trips to other countries: check availability and conditions
- Delivery and return in Santiago de Chile free of charge
- Side cases and topcase
BMW F 750 GS
With this motorcycle that has all the GS DNA, you will have at your disposal the advantages of a motorcycle of low height, medium size and limited weight. It is very easy to handle even for inexperienced riders and its high performance is offered with great docility. If you have doubts about the weight and size of the big Maxi Trail, this motorcycle is the right choice. Perfectly capable of tackling the difficult trails of Patagonia or the also hard and complicated trails of the Atacama Desert and Northwest Argentina.
Why choose it:
- Low height
- Ease of driving
- Fuel economy
- Excellent power-to-weight compromise
- Good all-terrain capabilities
- Very entertaining in tight curves
Main technical data:
- Displacement: 853 cc
- Power: 77 HP at 7500 rpm
- Maximum torque: 83 Nm at 6000 rpm
- Gasoline type: Super Unleaded (91-98 octane)
- Fuel tank capacity: 15 liters
- Unladen weight (with full tank): 227 kg
- Payload: 213 kg
- Seat height: 770/815 mm
Rental value:
- Up to 3 days: 240 US$/day
- From 4 to 15 days: 220 US$/day
- More than 16 days: 200 US$/day
Includes:
- 400 km/day, free.
- Extra km value: 1 US$/km
- Documents to cross to Argentina
- Trips to other countries: check availability and conditions
- Delivery and return in Santiago de Chile free of charge
BMW R 1250 GS
With the "G/S", BMW Motorrad practically created the Big Trail motorcycle segment. Motorcycles capable of riding on demanding German highways and the most difficult terrain, carrying luggage and offering comfort to the rider. It is the first choice for a traveler who wants to travel the world. We offer it to you to travel the southern cone of America, either in Patagonia, in the Atacama Desert or in the destination of your dreams.
Why choose it:
- Agility and versatility
- Good load capacity
- Passenger comfort
- Ruggedness and adaptability to all types of terrain
Main technical data:
- Displacement: 1254 cc
- Power: 136 HP at 7750 rpm
- Maximum torque: 143 Nm at 6250 rpm
- Gasoline type: Super unleaded (91-98 octane)
- Fuel tank capacity: 20 liters
- Unladen weight (with full tank): 249 kg
- Payload: 217 kg
- Seat height: 850 - 870 mm
Rental value:
- Up to 3 days: 280 US$/day
- From 4 to 15 days: 260 US$/day
- More than 16 days: 240 US$/day
Includes:
- 400 km/day, free.
- Extra km value: 1 US$/km
- Documents to cross to Argentina
- Trips to other countries: check availability and conditions
- Delivery and return in Santiago de Chile free of charge
- Side bags
BMW R 1300 GS
The new version of the legendary GS, a completely new and redesigned motorcycle. It surprises and for good the evolution with respect to its excellent predecessors. If you come to travel in South America, whether in Patagonia, in the Atacama Desert or in the destination of your dreams, you may be able to do it on this incredible motorcycle.
Why choose it:
- Precision and maneuverability
- Easy to drive
- Impressive motorization
- Robustness and adaptability to all types of terrain
- Sporty off-road sensations
Main technical data:
- Displacement: 1300 cc
- Power: 145 HP at 7750 rpm
- Maximum torque: 149 Nm at 6500 rpm
- Gasoline type: Super Unleaded (91-98 octane)
- Fuel tank capacity: 19 liters
- Unladen weight (with full tank): 237 kg (237 lb)
- Payload: 228 kg
- Seat height: 850 mm
Rental value:
- Up to 3 days: 300 US$/day
- From 4 to 15 days: 280 US$/day
- More than 16 days: 260 US$/day
Includes:
- 400 km/day, free.
- Extra km value: 1 US$/km
- Documents to cross to Argentina
- Trips to other countries: check availability and conditions
- Delivery and return in Santiago de Chile free of charge
CRHISTIAN AUSTIN
Founder and partner of R40Moto, BMW Motorrad Certified Tour Guide. His favorite motorcycle is the BMW R1250GS Adv HP. Born in Patagonia, he studied Political Science. He worked in the public sector, in NGOs and has had different roles in the private sector as employee, manager and owner. He was a rugby player, climber and amateur skier in the Patagonian Andes. He always tried to be in contact with nature.
The dream of traveling by motorcycle and offering first class international active tourism services where fuel is not always available, drove him to start R40Moto.
SERGIO CIALONE
Partner of R40Moto. He is one of the drivers and mechanic in the support vehicle. He has been a BMW Motorrad Instructor for the BMW Dealership in Mendoza for several years. As a good former enduro rider, he drives a KTM 690 Rally Dakar Replica.
Born in Mendoza, he is an expert in both Malbec wines and classic vehicles, being a collector of vintage cars and motorcycles. He loves his BMW R60/2 and his IIWW Willys Jeeps. He doesn't like vacations, so he constantly sets up new projects to keep busy or travel with friends somewhere in the world. Last European summer he went to North Cape, Norway.
SERGIO CIALONE
Partner of R40Moto. He is one of the drivers and mechanic in the support vehicle. He has been a BMW Motorrad Instructor for the BMW Dealership in Mendoza for several years. As a good former enduro rider, he drives a KTM 690 Rally Dakar Replica.
Born in Mendoza, he is an expert in both Malbec wines and classic vehicles, being a collector of vintage cars and motorcycles. He loves his BMW R60/2 and his IIWW Willys Jeeps. He doesn't like vacations, so he constantly sets up new projects to keep busy or travel with friends somewhere in the world. Last European summer he went to North Cape, Norway.