Australia Motorcycle Road Trip - Brisbane to Perth via the Nullarbor on a 2013 Suzuki V Strom DL650

What do you do when the fire in your heart goes out?
I attempted a solo motorcycle road trip in Australia to find some dirt, sand, surf, natural beauty and danger, and I got it all.
Crossing the Nullarbor was truly a sight to behold.
Special Thanks to my benefactors (in no particular order):
Matthew and Candace
John Calvin and Lynette
Augustin Wong and Lim family
Lily Too
Suan Ee
Ching Xuan
Steven and Farica
David (Chang Gang) - this is his airbnb link: www.airbnb.com...
John Copeland
Jeff Tan
Matt Lu
Vanessa Teo
Dominic and Suzy
YWAM Folks
Kim and Brian from Cannington Motorcycles
JL and Jezreel from JL Powersports
Staff at TeamMoto Caringbah
Gear used:
Decathlon Forclaz 900 Waterproof Duffle Bag 80 -120 litre Expandable
TCX Hero Waterproof Boots
TCX SP Master Waterproof Boots
Uniqlo Active Stretch Joggers
Uniqlo Thermal Base Layers
Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Jacket
Decathlon MH100 2 person tent - 3 season
Assortment of Dry Bags from K mart
Nelson Riggs Hurricane Tank Bag
Bunnings 5 litre Petrol Jerry Can
5m x 4.3m tarp from Bunnings
Komine 3 season Gauntlet Racing Gloves
Five - WFX Tech GoreTex Winter Gloves from Team Moto
Xiaomi Air Compressor
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Buds Pro
Lazer OR2 Helmet
LEATT MX goggles
SPIDI Knee Protectors
Taichi Torque Mesh Street Jacket
8 ROKStraps
Cabin Zero 36 litre backpack
(Gear used that was not shown)
First aid kit
Leatherman Wave multitool
Allen Key Set from Oxford
Disc Lock from Oxford

[@mochimochi5187]

damn this is cool

[@guymorgan4930]

If anyone is planning a trip like this, make sure you are up for it physically and mentally. Don't be afraid to do it alone, I have crossed the Nullarbor fourteen times on a motorcycle, twelve times by myself. Planning is crucial to having a great run. Make sure your bike is serviced and you know how many ks you will get from your rear tyre. The weight on the rear and your speed will wear the tyre quickly, so you need to stick to the speed limit to get the most ks . The most you will probably get from a good touring tyre is ten thousand ks if you lucky. April is the best time to tour in Australia, not too hot up north and cool down south. Carry a few litres of water and food for a few days. Have the tools you need to work on your bike, a litre of oil, a puncture kit, first aid kit,a rope so you can be towed if necessary, a ground sheet, tent, fly , sleeping bag, water container, pot to boil water, I take a gas stove with me, it makes a good base on your rack to pack the light things onto.Wet weather gear is a must. Planning your run is important, know what your limit is . Don't ride furtigued. Have a good map and route worked out. Ask if you are lost, don't chase your tail. Know how many ks you get from your fuel tank, fill up sooner rather than later. If you follow these guidelines you will go a long way to enjoying your run. Most important is to have respect on the road, if someone needs help, stop and ask. You never know, one day it could be you. I have broken down on the Nullarbor myself and people have stopped in minutes, bent over backwards and got me sorted. Australia is a great place to travel, just be smart, and enjoy yourself, cheers.

[@in2ADV]

What an amazing trip mate. Great to see you had a wonderful time. A few friends and I will be going through the Nullarbor Plain in a couple of months as well. This video made me look forward to it even more 🙂

[@bazz6670]

Great trip mate, I have same vstrom even same colour. Great touring bike. Look forward to next part of your trip.

[@twowheelsojourner1298]

Oh nice, whereabouts are you from?

[@AusMoto]

Epic journey mate!

[@twowheelsojourner1298]

Thank you, you aussies are blessed with so much natural beauty!

[@ogdog123]

Great effort, you undersold how difficult it is riding such long distances. 👍

[@twowheelsojourner1298]

Thank you! I suspect that having some physical strength helps in these sorts of trips

[@ngchingxuan8168]

Love it!!

[@twowheelsojourner1298]

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[@pradipdhakal2665]

My experience is similar to yours. In 2019, I came here to pursue my degree. I haven't completed and succeeded in all of my life's goals. I've been considering taking a motorcycle tour of Australia. You know, I want to finish this settled down and be married. I'm not sure if I'll do the entire Australia tour in the Honda CB500, but it may be the next year or when I finish my studies. I have so far bought and sold the Duke 200, R3, Ninja 650, and MT07. I've test-ridden a CB500, and I think this would be good for longer journeys. So yeah, that's my goal; I'm not sure if I'll follow through with it, but I'll attempt to do it in the next two years. 😅 Thank you for sharing the video.👍🏾

[@twowheelsojourner1298]

It helps having a slightly bigger and longer bike when it comes to carrying packed items and tools. Super useful especially if you do not have panniers. If you love bikes and touring, you should cross Australia at least once in your life! It is amazing

[@zjie68]

That's amazing.

[@twowheelsojourner1298]

I won't lie - its a physically demanding trip, but in return you get amazing memories. try it yourself!

[@PicArt.100]

Yo Bro ❤😊❤ Every real Bike Rider knows 😀👍🦺🤔🦺 We Do Not go on a Big ride in the Wet Bro! Safety First Please!! 🌟🌎🌏🌍🌟At All Times!! 🎉😊🎉 Best wishes to You All

[@eprohoda]

How u doing?. Adventure. ogrgeous recording.

[@purefectlife]

I'm about to do the same. Can you pls share more details especially the cost for fuel and maybe some tips to tent safely? And would gas tank is enough to reach gas station or do you need to carry extra fuels just in case?

[@twowheelsojourner1298]

Sorry for the late reply: check out fuelly.com for crowd sourced motorcycle fuel economy ratings. I got around 24 km per litre because I am quite light on the throttle generally speaking. This V Strom has a 20 litre tank that could easily bridge between petrol stops, but I brought along a 5 litre spare jerry can just in case. For tents: I would always recommend using long tent pegs(more than 25cm long is great), and putting them into the ground at a 10-15° angle.

[@purefectlife]

​@@twowheelsojourner1298 thank you so much

[@johncalvin91]

Second.

[@twowheelsojourner1298]

What kind of videos would you like to see next? DM me for suggestions yeah