Rupert & Fanny riding KTM 990 Adventures Across Africa

[@slargo83]

I come back and watch this frequently. Great music and such a great adventure!

[@DOADV]

You’re a legend for this vid. I watch it when i want to feel adventure.

[@wilsonk]

Nice Ride 👍👍

[@winmang]

I appreciate the way you identify the cities you visit !

[@MaxUtley]

Well the video used to have subtitles but KZbin has canceled the function

[@Scootphoria]

Watched this several times. I like it just the way it is, the vid editing, the music, the way you show your passion for Fanny(she is awesome) and your bike. It is wonderful having someone so wonderful to share it with. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sorry I can't give you additional thumbs up on subsequent views!!!!

[@smokejumper3]

Awesome! Very impressive. I never thought Africa could be such a cool ride. Hats off to you.

[@MaxUtley]

I have ridden all over the world ... Africa is the best... not for sissies.

[@randysmidt2702]

I have never been compelled like I have listening and watching this video to ever make a comment. Thank you so much for sharing this this video. Just beyond words.

[@MaxUtley]

It was a great adventure... Story at www.bigbiketrip.net

[@milesg8523]

Really neat to see your video. I done the almost identical trip in 2009 - 2010 so it was nice to see familiar places. LOL even the diving in Dahab. I headed north from Petra through Syria just before it blew to bits. Cheers!!

[@MaxUtley]

miles g I did a reccee into Syria and it was too late. Went back to Dahab via Israel and after a few months crossed to Turkey from Alexandria. We crossed Sinai several times and in hindsight were lucky as the beginnings of ISIS started to form in the north ... we hid in a Wadi on a couple of occasions as. Took refuge in a military base after getting too close to Jihadi strongholds. Such as shame ....

[@slargo83]

I hope you still go out there doing this. This is a very inspirational video for me 🙂

[@cohall46]

Very nice, wish that you had shown more of your trip.

[@MaxUtley]

www.bigbiketrip.net has all video and pictures including Asia, Europe, USA, and our favourite Africa

[@zoehogan7399]

awesome video ,such a beautiful country,thanks for sharing the journey looking forward to future vids

[@Zilimanjero]

you guys killed it!! great advanture and video..

[@massimocc7019]

Bellissimo viaggio ......complimenti per L9 spirito di avventura che avete avuto in ogni situazione ........bel video ....

[@matrixi4i]

Great video - Seems to me that this is starting to be a popular ride but only a few do . Congrats to you both and thanks for sharing this great video.

[@zatoichi101]

SUCH great footage!! Thank you for posting this!!

[@rocinante666]

Fantastic job guys. Thank you!!

[@corecass]

i was doupting what i wanted in a motor. but touring like this just is the most beautiful in my eye's. thanks for opening my eyes. ill be following you. grz.

[@MaxUtley]

we are now looking at the new Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L ... ticks most of the boxes for a RTW bike.

[@corecass]

i have tested it out on a off-road course for new beginner camp like thing in Ireland. i must say it does hide is weight pretty well. and a fun machine. its just pity i don't have the cash for it jet :D its my dream bike.

[@livingharmony3540]

Brilliant adventure you guys... thanks for sharing. Nice soundtrack. Super videography. Next time... I pack bags & I mix drinks, ok? ;-)

[@MaxUtley]

We could have done with some cocktails ... Especially in Sudan.

[@mtforger]

Excellent video and fantastic looking trip. Hope to be on the road soon myself!

[@allanpedersen9279]

Great stuff, made me want to get back out there! Why on earth people give it a thumb down I do not understand. Keep it coming there are plenty of us who enjoy it!

[@MaxUtley]

+Allan Pedersen Takes all sorts. If I said xyz for president one can expect a spectrum of opinion.... but riding motorcycles across Africa with your girlfriend? Maybe its from my ex wife whose idea of adventure was shouting loudly!!! ... haha.

[@starmanskye]

Kick-ASS soundtrack mix ~ It really flies with your images. Great job guys! ~ Peace love and light always!

[@gsrider4971]

Very nice vidéo, good music ...thank you

[@paulmartin6642]

Great video - spectacular scenery.

[@satugijon]

Great work! Amazing experience and healthy envy........

[@MaxUtley]

Yep...that is the big bike sand course I did at beginning video in South Africa. Lots of KTM 990s and BMW GS 1150/1200 . I used Fannys KLR which is one of my favourite bikes. The course was run over a long weekend by the guys at CountryTrax. Sand is the most feared riding surface on a fully loaded big motorbike ...but can be tamed with good instruction and a bit of confidence.

[@mariotantoco1948]

AWESOME RIDE THROUGH THIS GREAT PLACES!!!

[@mfhairstream6812]

great adventure, looking forward to future posts.

[@ChaoticDetour]

Absolutely AWESOME video, and looks like an amazing adventure! Wish I had the resources and courage to take similar journeys.

[@mattb4rd]

Fantastic! Thanks for posting this.

[@STREETTV26]

Wooow beautiful adventure, South Africa to Egypt, congratulations

[@MaxUtley]

to Shanghai actually ... this is just first section

[@STREETTV26]

Honda Africa twin , a Big Machine,Have a nice trip, good luck

[@WheelieAdventurous]

Epic trip! Just came back last week from doing east and west coast... miss it already... Great vid!

[@Ojhnny7771]

Great movie! Thanks for sharing your experiences :-)

[@rmichael9185]

Wow man great ride and good tunes.

[@motorradturtleadventures6597]

Brilliant video!

[@MiquelSilvestre-oficial]

Nicely done!

[@MaxUtley]

Its great to hear from one of the world's greatest motorcycle legends. It has been a while... hope you are doing well.

[@MiquelSilvestre-oficial]

Rupert Utley hahaha I am not a legend, you are pulling my leg. I am Ok. I did my best on adventure motorcycling but I have a non motorcycle liking girlfriend and we are trying to get babies so long trips are over for me and the big adventure of life just begins. Take care!

[@RedNeckBiker109]

Very cool, looks like an incredible trip!

[@GroinsNZ]

What a great trip. Thanks for the video :-)

[@690ADV]

super cool video, great editing and shooting!

[@denniscox9277]

Thanks for the ride, loved it,

[@MaxUtley]

0.19 is the beach between our house in Arniston on Southern Tip of South Africa and Die Mond about 15 kms away. Arniston is blessed with some of the best coastline, dunes, beaches, and fynbos. And of course whales, dolphins, birds, and fishing. The Chinese girl is Ms Fang from Shanghai.

[@TheseAmericanTowns]

Awesome video. thanks for sharing!!!

[@100GoochJG]

Awesome !!! - What a great video for 8.00am on a Thursday morning sitting at my desk in the office - J.F.D.I. - I know, I know ............. My 990 is calling.

[@MaxUtley]

Even for us it's a nice record of an amazing experience .... Of course so many things that weren't filmed or recorded ... Such is the nature of such expeditions

[@ThisIsRyanWilsonLive]

Awesome video Rupert! I randomly stumbled upon your channel because I just uploaded my own world travels video. It looks like you had tons of fun! Great work filming & editing! I just recently started making travel videos about a month ago while traveling Europe. I know all the hard work that goes into it! Your videos great! Have a good day!

[@MaxUtley]

Ryan Wilson amateur stuff I am afraid... but great memories. I am riding across Colorado on KTM 1190 Adv R with a friend on a Yamaha Super Tenere in September and will post another video...Another chapter for www.bigbiketrip.net on that ride and a recent IOM TT and Ireland trip on our SMT... Good luck with you adventure and take lots of video so you have enough material. The difficult bit is remembering to record when you are enjoying yourself.

[@Concionator]

Awesome ride! And good study of African flora.

[@MaxUtley]

I love Mother Nature ....and the Soul of Universe looked after us in Africa and beyond in Asia and Europe.

[@tedbrown9893]

great music choices !!

[@sebc762]

Amazing trip ;) such a nice views, that's different then Europe ;) wild ride. Congratulations

[@MotoLukerson]

You guys are sort of ME, after thousands of "if only..." :) Adn i'm gonna live my "if's" and you're gonna live your wonderful lifes with travel as part of it. Keep it up. I'll be watching you :)

[@MaxUtley]

No No No..... do it. Life is not a dress rehearsal.

[@raccoons392]

Wow, what a trip. Norm, Toronto, Canada

[@MaxUtley]

China section at kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGqcXquYgbKDd8k. The China section was not on KTMs as it was difficult to get them into China legally and CF Moto gave us two TR650s to ride across the huge country, including Tibet and Qinghai. We returned bike after China, continued on KTMs and the TRs are CF Motos museum in Hangzhou having performed superbly. Will be doing Xinjiang on the new Honda 1000 cc Africa Twin in 2016. Also crossing Colorado, USA on 1190 Adventure R in September 2015. www.bigbiketrip.net will be updated.

[@MaxUtley]

+Rupert Utley Not Honda .. KTM 690 Enduro.

[@jerrydu9667]

以前看过方怡写的游记，很精彩，在KZbin上闲逛还能看见你们，真巧，农历新年快乐

[@JohnSmith-zv8km]

fantastic video and so much traveling showen in 15 minutes.

[@alexmharbison]

Very nice video, looks like an epic adventure. I want to get out of my comfort zone and try one of those trips, Africa for example; but I'm very concerned with safety. Again, very well made, thanks for sharing.

[@MaxUtley]

+maverick1715 thanks

[@sickinthahead6557]

What an awesome adventure! Great soundtrack also.

[@sickinthahead6557]

I listen to all sorts of music, music adds to all aspects of life and adventures. I hope one day I can take an adventure like this, safe travels brother.

[@4gooch0]

+Rupert Utley there isn't anything wrong with this music! I'm like Andrew Wallace, I listen to many different types of music. Without music thus would be a dull world.

[@ShaneEdele]

music is DOPE in this video! That first song is a jam dude!!

[@MaxUtley]

+Shane Edele I am not sure if that is a good or a bad thing..... there is never a teenager around when you need one......and of course the converse.

[@christopherwarren4293]

That's pretty awesome. The most dangerous part had to be riding in Cairo. The driving there is just insane.

[@BeastMaster228]

you guys completely bypassed the Swahili coast, if you plan on doing this again definitely head over there it's super beautiful.

[@MaxUtley]

BeastMaster228 Actually we did ride it... or parts of it if you mean Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia ....and I have done so solo on other expeditions ... but only 15 mins of whatever film material we had to cover a 2 year expedition

[@BeastMaster228]

I guess I just wanted to see Zanzibar. I really loved the video, very inspirational.

[@MaxUtley]

BeastMaster228 Zanzibar and Pemba are actually in video... Fanny peering out on ferry from Dar to Zanzibar, drinking coconut and coffee in a bazaar.... we enjoyed it very much .... as we did later further north up the coast at Pemba before riding to Lake Charla ...

[@repp181]

that was sick man!! loved it

[@hulk2891]

go for it lives for living,,what a trip loved it.

[@slargo83]

Amazing video! Awesome soundtrack too. What version of "One Day" is that?

[@MaxUtley]

+Shane Largo Blind Faith (Instrumental) Chase & Status/ Feat One Day ....

[@slargo83]

+Rupert Utley Good stuff... Thank You for the reply :-)

[@JC-PifPaf]

Chase & Status vs Matisyahu Blind Faith (One Day). Both originals (Blind Faith and One Day) are weaker than this mix.

[@slargo83]

@@JC-PifPaf thank you

[@slargo83]

@@MaxUtley I just wanted to say thank you one more time. This has turned out to be one of my favorite mixes I've ever heard. Thank you!

[@ikaqueen5522]

Emazing experience...👍👍

[@spawn0024]

Fantastic adventure!

[@690ADV]

very informative and well put together!

[@Ericontheroadaroundtheworld]

Nice video Mate. Greetings from Germany

[@MaxUtley]

Usually video cannot be seen in germany because of copyright on music. Glad you enjoyed. We will be riding Honda Africa twin CRF1000L for further expeditions... Have USA in September 2016 and will use a drone for video footage .... just finished Wales and Sri Lanka.

[@kyleturner6829]

Wow! Very nice!

[@ArthurRoy]

Awesome!, thanks for sharing!

[@hugodapalma]

Congrats for the video, I was reading your blog and you never talk about security, specially north Dahab, that region is high risk in every security assessment. Did you travelled there or you had good sources to keep you safe. Keep on going... don't stop! ;)

[@MaxUtley]

We did end up in a dodgy part of north Sinai as we had to cross it one evening and planned to camp in the cover of a wadi . We were spotted by some dodgy guys in a Toyota pickup and so we quickly packed up and carried on to a small town well after dark ( not far as it happens to where the Russian airliner crashed) and we camped in an abandoned hotel. The next day we got up early and blasted across the rest of northern Sinai to Eliat and then down the coastal road to Dahab. Sixth sense I guess. On the border with Syria and Jordan I spent time with Bedouin tribes and back then predicted the emergence of ISIS because I was told of about these crazies and their warped ideology. In fact I wrote to the UK government and gave a "better the devil you know" assessment of the situation that has been proved 4 years later to be the correct as it happens.. Russians got it right. But nobody responded to me. Could have saved countless lives if they had listened.

[@MrThenry1988]

just awesome. were you ever in fear for your life?

[@MaxUtley]

bigbiketrip.net/2017/01/04/chapter-1-southern-africa-2007/

[@MaxUtley]

Lots of questions from budding adventurers .... all covered in our blog at www.bigbiketrip.net

[@MaxUtley]

+Rupert Utley facebook.com/sirfarsenbysmythe/videos/105817213102/

[@David-uq1iz]

Question: Where did you sleep? Not in a tent because of the wild nature/beasts over there...

[@MaxUtley]

Just when I decided that the next big bike trip beast will be a Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin, KTM says its bringing out a KTM 800 Adventure with a flat twin engine and dakar styling..... things to make you go... ummmmm!

[@mohananu1997]

If i could join...... its so lovely to have a tour

[@mathieutallard6328]

No bordres crossing and no need for food. What a wonderfull world !!

[@wilri38]

Thank you for this video ...

[@nz_sailor]

Great video. Gorgeous girl to. What a ball

[@TacMoTo]

So cool I'm completely jealous

[@zatoichi101]

By the way, great music, too. I never heard of Sigma or Paloma Faith before, but I just went online and purchased the music -- thanks to your video.

[@MaxUtley]

Yes ... they get royalties from the video. I get the memories.

[@MaxUtley]

I received negative comments about my music choice, especially from Americans, but this is the sort of sound track I had in my head as we rode along through amazing places. Fanny and I spent 2 years riding on this expedition and this is just 15 mins of rather amateur editing of random filming whilst on the hoof. I wish I had done a better job of it, but there you are.

[@zatoichi101]

Well, anyone who complained about the music is clearly an idiot!! I thought it was excellent. The music did really add to the footage. (And, by the way, I am American. LOL!!)

[@monstafloppa871]

Hi Rupert - for the record, I am a Yank and I liked the soundtrack. I didn't think it took away from the video at all. Besides, as you said, it was the soundtrack you had in your head. Loved the clip and would love to do something similar one day. Ride free!

[@ferret5905]

Amazing ride

[@lenyernossa1703]

wow speechless beautiful trip

[@MaxUtley]

Chapter 36 added to www.bigbiketrip.net ....Utah and Colorado BDR on Honda Africa Twin

[@richhardchoppers7869]

Beautiful journey. planned come to Indonesia ?

[@MaxUtley]

Richard Choppers yes we are ... thinking what bike ?

[@Gantzz321]

so jealous of you had the opportunity to do this

[@lulun3724]

Love the adventure 🙏🏾

[@stefanfoot3047]

Looks absolutely amazing! What tyres were you using for the trip? It seemed like you used a few different ones.

[@MaxUtley]

Standard Pirelli MT90 scorpions on front and rear and then from Nairobi across the sand and deserts to Egypt we put a Pirelli MT21 rallycross tyre on front and carried spare on back of bike which we replaced back again in Dahab and on to Rome where we got a fresh set of MT90. Used this combo because we need long lasting on back, but need front to be more grippy in the sand .... bigbiketrip.net/equipment/

[@stefanfoot3047]

Awesome. Thanks man. Hope to do Cape to Cairo (and beyond) within the next 5 years.

[@MaxUtley]

Stefan Foot its an amazing trip. Best continent by far. Not every day you stop to let an elephant walk across the road

[@WillemCoetzer]

Very nice trip...

[@You-Toober]

Cool video! My opinion: the music was okay, but it would have been nice to have heard the sound of the bikes, the sounds of nature, etc. But it's good to see people riding the motorcycles the way they were meant to be ridden.

[@MaxUtley]

+You Toober .. There are few sounds as lovely as the crackling of a wood fire at night with all the African bush sounds and smells all around you after a day of adventure and new experiences. A purring KTM LC8 engine is pretty cool as well.

[@MaxUtley]

+You Toober the sound on the bike ..... facebook.com/sirfarsenbysmythe/videos/105817213102/ maybe Hans Zimmerman is OK after all.

[@johnsonip]

Great trip! How much did it end up costing you?

[@MaxUtley]

It was not as much as we expected. The petrol for two big 1000cc bikes was the biggest cost. We sold the bikes 3 years later for about 75% what we paid. We still have all the camping gear. In Asia we got sponsorship that paid for everything.... of course only after they noticed us after Europe and Africa. I guess total was about 8-9000 quid which is less than we'd spend if we lived in a house for 2 years actually, although we had no income of course. carne de passages needed a deposit that I actually made 6% on as I used a South African bank.

[@chambarider76]

Awesome what is the song name plzzzzzzz somebody tell me 😍😍

[@MaxUtley]

Three pieces of music .... I think names in description. The first piece has blocked my video due to royalty claim although I sourced it from a royalty free site. In any case none of my videos are monatorised and the music source gets any advertising money. You would think artists nowadays would welcome their music being used so they can get an income and promote their music. Anyway....

[@1teem]

Did the bikes ever breakdown during your trip? Do you think the BMW 310 GS would have been capable of completing the same trip?

[@MaxUtley]

Quite sure you can go round the world on anything ... Africa been crossed on R1s, scooters, bicycles, all sorts of vehicles---my only advise is look after fuel filter. We had very little issues, all Part and parcel of an awesome adventure. My other half, Fanny was very inexperienced with .only a few weeks riding experience. She did it. If budget is tight a KLR is a great choice. Saw many cheap F650 GS on the road. You are riding your machine and living with it for months on end so I guess ride something you like and enjoy.

[@ASUALPHADELTS]

great vid cheers for the share

[@michaelsupple6081]

Outstanding!

Amazing!! I also want to go!!!!! :-))))

[@MaxUtley]

João Coelho do it then... one life

I really need to do it :) My bike it's a litlle heavy (r1200gs adv), but then again so do yours :) It's a journey to be remembered for all times... This as nothing to do but can you tell me the name of artist of the second song? Thanks for the reply ;) Cheers!

[@MaxUtley]

Hans Zimmer.... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Zimmer

Rupert Utley thanks mate!

[@MaxUtley]

Was asked how this is filmed. Admittedly, very amateur with a regular Panasonic camera on video mode and nearly all footage was filmed with camera held in my left hand as I rode along. A bit with a GoPro but I found it difficult to use and battery life was very poor. I tried mounting the camera on helmet and bike but it shakes about so much that it was easier just to hold camera. I pretty much rode to Shanghai with one hand, even in sand.

[@inkalankala7106]

Rupert Utley great adventure man ,but brave one ride in sands😀!!! What is your next trip ? I want join you

[@4gooch0]

Only 42 Likes with 4,793 views?! What's wrong with these people? Great video!

[@MaxUtley]

The. Internet huh. A kitten falling off a chair will get 4 million... Anyway its a reminder for Fanny and I and we are happy to share and inspire other budding adventurers to "just do it".

[@4gooch0]

Well I personally thank you for sharing. Looking forward to watching your other videos.

[@MaxUtley]

+4gooch0 now 72 thousand.... still that damned kitten falling off a chair is still beating us.

[@4gooch0]

+Rupert Utley Just watched the whole thing again. Better the second time around! Great music too!

[@yunus_sarikaya_official]

Böyle bir önizleme koyarsan seni biyerde severler gardaş. Güzel yollar dilerim.

[@Timangathonjia]

so Kenya is still behind on road construction?

[@gatsiosdistillery4210]

fantastic.........

[@supradrift1000]

Me and my girl are gonna do this!!! Any hints on what to do?

[@MaxUtley]

You I'll be fine ... Just go for it. She will love it.

[@MaxUtley]

We saw a Spanish couple on a bike together... I suggest a big bike like a Honda Africa Twin ... best of course if your girl also rides... more fun and riding pillion is quite tough unless on big comfortable touring bike.

[@Woodeneyejust]

You're living the dream

[@seeker119]

U forget biggest country in Africa to visit which is Algeria so much to see in just one country

[@seeker119]

Julie Lomo Algeria ranked seventh safest country in the world in term in law and order in 2017 ambalg-sofia.org/2017/08/algeria-among-worlds-safest-countries-according-to-gallup-institute/

[@joiedevivre7260]

Nice. What tent is that @ 12:17?