2023 BMW GS Enduro Safari Cairns to Darwin | Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV Embedded | Episode 1

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There's no better way to show case the off road capability of the BMW GS 1250, affectionately known as the Rhino, than to ride one of the toughest safari events of its type in the world.
Come along with Dave Darcy of Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV as he embeds in the challenging 2023 BMW GS Enduro Safari, Cairns to Darwin. It's a tough relentless adventure over 7 days and 3000 dirt kilometres and Dave's there to catch all the action and fun.
In this episode we catch up with riders preparing their bikes the day before and attend the riders briefing before heading out on some spectacular outback dirt that will now be forever known as the Big Dipper.
AN EXCERPT FROM THE STORY BEHIND THE RIDE
2023 BMW GS ENDURO SAFARI - CAIRNS TO DARWIN
It’s hard to identify that point in time when I realised, I was riding in a fair dinkum BMW Enduro Safari. Was it Day 2, punching out 570 kilometres of unforgiving dirt roads smothered in hand sized rocks, sand and endless bull dust pits? Or was it Day 3, forging deep river crossings and endless twin trail on a huge cattle station the size of a small country in Europe.
I’m now sitting in Darwin, still astride my BMW 1250 GS Trophy looking down at my trip metre that reads, 3,344.4 kilometres. I’m still recovering from what was arguably one of my best days riding I’ve had on a Beemer. Miles Davis, long time BMW off road Guru, had cooked up a mighty crescendo for Day 7, the final day of this Cairns to Darwin ride.
Day 7 had every riding condition for an adventure imaginable and it highlighted the versatility of my Rhino. It started with a 200-kilometre black top section that we legally, the speed limit is 130 ks, covered in around an hour forty mins. Then onto some amazing twisty black top through open farm country before we settled in for the main meal, a blast through a private cattle station on billiard table smooth dirt, four lanes wide with sweeping corners perfectly designed for power sliding.
Despite their width, I still managed to overcook one corner and do a Wayne Gardner esque run into the grass before anxiously looking around to ensure no one saw my foopy. There was a deep river crossing thrown in for good measure, some more twisty black top before finishing on some rutted single trail through a pandanis palm grove and abandoned railway track. Quite a crescendo!
This Beemer clan do things large, so let’s return to the beginning, 7 days earlier. The Saturday afternoon rendezvous was at the opulent Shangri-La Hotel on the waterfront of Cairns. Nothing but the best for our introduction and start to the trip.
I’ve ridden a couple of BMW Safaris that were organised and lead by Chris and Anthea Urqhart and Shane Booth from Moto Development. The events run like a swiss watch but this Safari event was different.
This was an Enduro event and from the first briefing it was obvious more would be expected from riders. Punching out big miles safely and consistently in the outback is a whole new skill set for many riders who wouldn’t ever dream of going there without support.
Full article to be published in Australian Adventure Bike Magazine, which can be purchased electronically through out the world.

[@MichaelTucker]

Lovely to see the gulf country Dave! Looking forward to seeing the rest..

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

More to come

[@mosa4688]

When I grow up I want to be Dave! What a way to make a living.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I feel very privileged. I frequently pinch myself.

[@user-lk3dg3vl7w]

Great Vid Dave as usual. Loved ya work. That must have been a hard trip on the GSA, looked hard enough on the 701. Looking forward to Part 2 George

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yeah Ep 2 certainly becomes more exciting, we get into the fair dinkum outback.

[@advmatt1250]

Fantastic, looks so much fun

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It was!

[@paulvanhout9695]

No matter what you ride, your skills continue to impress👍

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I appreciate that! Just humble pensioner doing his best.

[@BlackThor15]

These videos never disappoint and really great, thanks for sharing them Dave! 👍👍

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you like them!

[@unofficial_productions5079]

awesome riding. cant wait for part two!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Coming soon! In part two we get right into it.

[@bradleyalexander5821]

Epic 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you.

[@motonorge1172]

I hope one day a ride in bmwsafari, its gonna be a long way from norway😀

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Worth it!

[@thedougies8322]

What an awesome road

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It really was fantastic.

[@saurav.bishtt]

Fan of ur content guys..... Love from India

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We are heading your way very soon :)

[@samhill3496]

Good ride Dave. Something for everyone and more. Yeap, looks like it gets a lot tougher. Enjoyed the vid mate. Looking forward to the next one. Shame Nugget wasn't along to open the gate with the front wheel. Cheers

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm riding with Nugget on Tuesday. The next vid the riding is more challenging.

[@smokeylore]

i'm enjoy this kind of video

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Laid back story telling.

[@lllllukeify]

throw a rock at the speed camera dave

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I counted 15 cameras.

[@joesphbest3120]

Dave how fast are you going? love the trails you guys get to travel on.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I'm laying in bed at the moment, so not very fast. :) You wait for the next episode. Things get serious.

[@deadlegintheface568]

❤

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you

[@kylestewart8354]

Burning fuel before daylight. Respect

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

That was a regular occurrence Kyle.

[@brucekendall52]

Great coverage.Just now you will be the proud owner of a 1250??Cheers.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

They are an impressive bike. I really got to appreciate them in those tough conditions.

[@guestappearance3211]

Id still choose the 800 for that after owning 1200, 1200 Rallye, and 850, closest thing to a T7

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I was happy on the 1250 it was outstanding

[@stevo6341]

hi dave, great video once again mate 😍, can you tell us the name of that unreal dirt road?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Not sure

[@mosa4688]

Looking at the map is it the Burke Development Road?

[@davidmallia628]

I was wondering what rubber was used, for that type of terrain, on the various bikes??

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Metzler Karoo

[@davidmallia628]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV shouldn't a more dirt orientated tire have been used, or were they adequate?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@davidmallia628 I thought they were great for the job.

[@terbo_111]

Metzeler Karoo 4, best tyre for the job. 😎🤙🏼

[@markjennings-principals.p.5870]

Is there a slow group? ;)

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes a slow happy group.

[@mikehenry7878]

Whats the difference between the GS Safari and this GS Safari Enduro?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Difficulty way harder

[@TheSilmarallion]

The guy in the interview with the green shirt sounds South African?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

He is.

[@gggeorge]

Is gs1250 the best adv of all time?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

After this ride I'd agree with that statement. It truly is an outback mile muncher.

[@k_plax]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV big call Dave! Does that also mean you consider it the unicorn adv, or is ‘best’ and ‘unicorn’ different in your books?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@k_plax There are a number of categories!

[@foromnii]

Hi Dave, luv ya work, Q to you, I am 60 yrs, 80 kg no great on. I want to buy just one bike, not interested in doing jumps and single track stuff you do with Nugget on your 701’s, but do want to do dirt trails and double track. I was looking at a new 1250GSA Rallye, OR Africa Twin 1100 adventure sports, I realise there of so many variables and personal opinions re, looks, weight, reliability, I do want something reliable, with all the tech these bikes have are they reliable and will I be required to upgrade the suspension, even on the GSA, I can’t believe that most bikes require suspension upgrade, also considered the T7 world raid but thinking it will require rear spring replacement. I am 80 kg, with out gear on. I just want to buy a bike that works out of the shop. If you were me what would you buy, that will be your travel and commuter bike for next 5 yrs. 1250 GSA-AT 1100 or T7 world raid. Thank you for any advice. Don’t think about me, what would you buy ?. Considering versatility/ reliability. Take the money out of the equation at the moment. As the purchase price should indicate the bikes ability to perform. Thanks Steve. PS, love KTM product but too much bike for me, performance and reliability.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@foromnii Me and with unlimited funds, 1250 GSA similar to the one I rode from Cairns to Darwin.

[@henryvaneyk3769]

Can spot the ex Saffas from a mile away.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

ha ha :) There were a few.

[@protectouraus]

Especially "Saint Shaun" 😅

[@bizzfo]

I’d love to try that……on someone else’s bike

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A cracking ride.