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In the days leading into the challenge the riders and support crew were subjected to further altitude training at a number of base camps within the region of Nevado Ojos del Salado .
Climbing 6,000 metres the expedition reached the highest it could attain in 19 hours and 22 minutes , an altitude of 6,027 metres .
“ With this extreme ride up to more than 6,000 metres the new BMW R1300GS has shown what it can do and what it is made for ,” added Lischka .
Reaching 5,000 metres above sea level put enormous strain the bikes . The cold and low air pressure placed extreme pressure on the electronic control of the airfuel mixture , it was not only the boxer engines that were challenged but all components of the bikes , including the chassis that needed to cope with the extreme , rocky terrain mixed with sand , snow , and ice .
“ I am delighted that we were able to take on this challenge with the new R 1300 GS ,” concluded Lischka . “ On such adventurous rides the new GS has already demonstrated its great off-road expertise in standard trim and shown what it can do in extreme situations .”
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