Test | BMW 1250 GSA Rallye X - trials on the Big Beemer

We are getting used to seeing professional riders doing spectacular things on big adventure bikes. But for us mere mortals the journey to mastering control lays firmly with trials basics.
Dave Darcy, shooter producer of MAD TV and Editor at Large of Australian Adventure Bike Magazine is testing the BMW 1250 GSA Rallye X and his first day on the bike is spent with expert trainer Dave Wilson of Bilpin Moto Adventures. It becomes apparent pretty quickly the Big Beemer, that is renown for taking on big adventure miles comfortably, is surprisingly agile when pushed into the trials environment.
As can be seen on this video, Dave Wilson is a great coach and trainer. Dave teaches both Trials and Adventure and has also has a unique combination course that will quickly lift your adventure skills.
Bilpin Moto Adventures
Dave Wilson can be contacted on Mobile: 0428 - 927911
/ bilpinmotoadventures

[@davidmallia628]

There is no other better all round bike than the 1250 GS. Period!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Got to agree with you. the KTM1190 Super Adventure is a millimetre behind it and has better dirt manners, but all round the Beemer just pips it at the post.

[@davidmallia628]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV The all round factor must be considered holistically. Shaft drive, telelever suspension, low centre of gravity, never falls flat, short rider accessibility, extreme comfort, top notch ergonomics (sit or stand), and then add the long years of buying in synergy of development on a consistent proven platform. The design is so unique, no other manufacturer has emulated on the same lines.

[@jasonsearle2512]

KTM 1290 period.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@jasonsearle2512 I've ridden both extensively. There really isn't that much between them. Big Kato, slightly more dirt oriented.

[@rgfxnet]

Excellent teacher, I wish there was something like this where I live.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

If you look around I'm sure there is.

[@Tizian100]

Well. This shows, which is possible with a big travel bike. My congrats for you Dave. You did a great job! respect! Greetings from Germany Joachim

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Many thanks!

[@mikescott9213]

Looks like a blast

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yeah it was good fun.

[@rexgabsch7351]

Rippa Dave...inspirational 👍

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you

[@kilian8817]

Absolut mad respect for taking that tank over those obstacles! It’s all about the rider and your confidence. All the best from Germany 🇩🇪

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Much appreciated. I'd only been on the bike a couple of hours on the freeway. Frankly it's a credit to eh handling of the bike.

[@jonouknow38L]

Awesome video, has opened my eye to the capabilities of my GSA

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Great to hear!

[@shassabo]

That was absolutely awesome. Nice riding - always love training recordings.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@osimnod]

Excellent training sequence and great to watch and hear your responses to his coaching. What a fabulous use of an acre or so of space with obstacles to practice on.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! I thought you'd say we talked too much :)

[@osimnod]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Oh, heck no. I love hearing your banter.

[@robpinter5431]

Super impressed with your skills Dave on the big bike.....not bad for a pensioner....

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks 👍

[@richardlindsay9100]

Sensational vid Dave, testing out the big GS.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks Richard.

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

well done Dave. You just showed many naysayers saying that it can't be done on a big adventure bike, it is all down to the rider and their confidence, the big girl is very well balanced

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

An excellent bike and amazingly well balanced. Tennis Pennis doesn't get it, motorcycle adventure is a very broad church. Don't need no haters of any size nor brand just love what you love riding and get out there.

[@tennispennis7579]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV If you want to spend more time picking your bike up and pushing it along the trails then go ahead, its your time effort and money your wasting. Maybe try a 250 first and see how much further you can explore with something that is better suited to offroading then a barge.....

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

No room for the negativity.

[@advmatt1250]

They are an amazing machine, I absolutely love my 2022 rally gsa te , well done Dave m brilliant as always

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks 👍 Much appreciated.

[@souhailshamaissem7564]

Top video mate and nice to see Australian contents on you tube

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed

[@janniebarnard3961]

Damm well done, had my nerves in the red, good riding, fantastic machine...enjoyed it thoroughly...

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it. I was tired that night, there's a lot of energy used throwing those bike around

[@janniebarnard3961]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Definitely, I'm about your age, know what it takes, amazing agile bike, considering its size..but you did well, looking forward always to your videos!

[@jimpettitt3229]

Awesome stuff Dave's really great to see the stuff the big bike can do👍✌️

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks 👍

[@chrisvito007]

Great riding! Looking forward to your 1250 review! 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Coming soon

[@MarshallCant]

Well done Dave. Great video.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@samhill3496]

Great Vid Dave. Always learning. Nothing like some excellent training and practice with a pro. Take care be safe.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks Sam, you too!

[@paulvanhout9695]

Outstanding episode and great lesson. 50+ years of riding for me a still plenty of opportunities to learn and improve.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I agree Paul.

[@MickOTooleroadglide]

G'day Dave, well done on conquering and showing great confidence going over the obstacles & handling on the 1250 GS, it bought back some good memory i use to have the same sort of thing set-up on my parent farm when i did 12 years of competitive trials riding, i think it's a bit funny now day how many are getting on trials bikes to learn the fundamentals of trials riding then apply it to their enduros riding & adventure riding, it's fantastic how the trials riding is growing, especially with parent getting their young kid into it & setting their riding careers on a good path to riding motorcycles, cheers Mick

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

The other thing that is also just kicking off is electric trials bikes.

[@wheelieking333]

great video. need to try some of his type of stuff on my GS

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

You should! Start off small.

[@greenslime6]

Very good video, I love the cool calm instruction by someone who is obviously a great rider but also a great instructor. Well done to you for having the nuts to attempt it all.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AUBREYTHOMAS1979]

Mr Darcy.... colour me impressed! Your riding skill is good to start but there you are improving it farther. Another great video that not only entertains but educates.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks a ton!

[@ronkoorbaes4864]

Looking forward to this one👍🏻

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Hope you like it! Dave is a great coach, there is lots to learn in this video

[@hansgroothuis8480]

Well done Dave! I think trial riding complements trail riding😊

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks Hans

[@TheChindoboi]

I’ve had the privilege to attend Dave Wilson's training on a trials bike. He's awesome!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A great bloke and great coach.

[@MrRplo]

Great video, great instructor. Amazing feat of strength holding the GSA up on those tractor tires! Damn I was nervous just watching some of that.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

A few others were nervous too!

[@radadventure2606]

Great Video, Dave! Pity, I am so far away in Victoria. I could do with some of (the other) Dave's coaching!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I'm sure there is someone around your area.

[@venkatnikhil2622]

I’m fortunate enough to own this beautiful dream bike of mine and I must tell you it’s just a beast!!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

They are truly amazing.

[@nowornever1073.]

Thank you!!! I wish we had coures like this in the netherlands!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I'm sure you would have if you look around.

[@nowornever1073.]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV unfortunately we dont. Only if we drive to another country "belgium"

[@gypsyjones1722]

Well done. This concept of slow control is truly where it all begins to master the machine. After that everything else is a cakewalk and riding stress just vanishes. My ride is a yammy roadie 1700cc with a truck tire rear and a big knobby Adv. tire up front. I do slow speed drills on it all the time and ride the fire roads at pretty good speeds with full control. Now it won't handle those barrels without having some repairs afterward (probably) but it does way more than people think it can/should do and it's a blast to ride. I'd love to be able to spend a month down there learning from you, but I'm glued to the grindstone here.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I agree. I'm going to go back to Dave.

[@albertol1529]

What a fantastic video with elements of fantastic riding, fantastic coaching, fantastic training facilities, and a fantastic bike. Kudos to you who had the cohones to take a 280kg bike over those obstacles too. I tossed up between an RT and a GSA, and after a loan for a day of the GSA really wished I’d bought it instead of my RT. The GSA has everything, but the most important thing it has is confidence inspiring handling. So many people who have never ridden them, sometimes because they unfortunately cannot afford them, dismiss them. Having put 8k miles on my RT in 7 months, after a 9 year break, I jumped on the GSA for the day, and it was so much easier to ride. The RT is easy, but the GSA us kids’ play! I really want to get a new 1300 GSA, but I’ll have to wait or the missus will have a fit! Then I want to get some off road coaching, but unfortunately I’m in the UK or I’d be round there! Thanks to both of you for such an inspirational video.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks Alberto

[@givemeanaxe]

A good reminder to lash my center stand down before going offroad here in a few weeks when the weather is better.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I would consider doing that.

[@lifesjourneyat50]

Nice job - always building skills sets help dramatically - Always learning...well done!!!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rsbharley4766]

Excellent video guys. Nice bit of riding and great training, well done. Ride safe, Cheers

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you

[@tiroxpowersports9413]

What a great looking facility to hone your skills...good onya... Cheers from Canaduh !

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks 👍

[@steveaustin1820]

There is a school on Vancouver Island now...they can rent GS's also///going May.

[@anudeepdavid]

Beautiful video. I am from India got the GSA

[@Braapncamp]

Cool update guys! While we are covered in snow up here in Sweden, it's great to see your thoughts on the new 890R. This to breakfast over here as well 🤌☕️. Better get the bacons while warm 😁👍. Like Your description on the suspension and You feel that it works as advertised. I have not rodden mine enough due to winterconditions, to get a better idea how it works other than it feels different from my earlier 790R's suspension. The whole bike feels different here and there compared to the first year 780R and ofc very familiar in the whole package as well, which im very happy with 😁👌. A better version of a very nice rig. Wish You guys happy trails and look forward to the updates. 🙌

[@DocMagoo]

Great video mate. I'll be contacting Dave Wilson soon to arrange some training for myself. Love your work

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Great idea.

[@Fernando90054]

Fantastic, how with the proper training we can do some incredible stunts with such a big bike. Congrats for the channel. I subscribed it because it’s a very well made job and the team works beautiful. Thanks!✌️✌️

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you. A good bunch.

[@tmbarral664]

Waoo ! This block looks like an amazing teacher. Ok, the pupil is pretty good too ;) But, eh, that was brilliant ! Cheers to you both.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you very much!

[@Beinhartwie1chopper]

Tow Kights in Shining Armor! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@BigDaveTALKS]

That was an excellent video and I'm sure it was a blast doing little bike stuff on a big ol behemoth.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes it was! I really enjoyed it.

[@marcochavane3124]

If you want to ride fast, master being slow. Bravo for putting in the work on a big bike and disproving the misconception they are too big for technical riding.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you. I was a pleasure making this video. I learnt alot and awoke old skills.

[@rajeshkhanna8010]

Great to see

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you. A little bit of sweating in this one, but great fun.

[@quieromicubita]

We should honor BMW, Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki for giving us such fun moments. Thanks for the vid Dave, you're insane but I'll try to follow your steps!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good! :)

[@PeterVred]

Very interesting video, and come to me at a time when I’m thinking of getting rid of my Africa Twin, as I am no longer able to pick it up by myself. This makes me want to keep it around just in case all of the cardio and swimming I’m doing can return me to my former glory on the beast.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

But you've practice in the car park.

[@joeybobbie1]

Great Video as always Dave. Thanks for opening our Eyes to the actual capabilities of the GS. Now we know it’s possible, it just takes Practice Practice Practice. I think Nugget would have made a Jump out of the tall Barrel just because he’s Nugget.👍😁

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I was waiting for him

[@roadglide]

100%! Practice creates confidence. Be inspired.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Agree

[@dinho890i]

I just rode my first bike ever and it was a ktm 790 adventure s, it was an eye opener to what it takes to balance a big bike like that on slower speeds indeed

[@iananderson1422]

Brilliant

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks Ian

[@northernandyboy]

I did 40k km on my GSA around Europe. I can honestly say it was the best road bike I ever rode. Off-road it’s fine on gravel but as soon as things get soft that 400 kg with rider, bike and gear just digs a hole. Give me your CRF 300 any day to handle the soft stuff, or better still the Husky.

[@tuggsli]

Most impressive, and Dave Wilsons quiet way of explaining seems to be on spot for the pupil too. Would love to take that lesson too!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

You really should do it.

[@tuggsli]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Aaaayyy, what's the flight duration Zurich-Sidney again? :⁠-⁠)

[@holisticaustralia]

I Love It! Dave! Dave! You got some Kahoonas mate... Well done!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@holisticaustralia]

No Thankyou mate! 2 Daves for the price of one 🍻 seriously good work manhandling that beast and not letting fear get to you! You make it look easy and to take on a trials obstacle course on a 1200, Gold! I might have to book in on Hopper my KLR and see if I can learn some new skills...

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@holisticaustralia I highly recommend Dave.

[@b.n674]

awesome

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you

[@royarnab22]

Love from India. Learnt a lot of things today. Say Hi to NUGGET :D

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you! Will do!

[@AlexundBiggiOnTour]

WOW...its sooo goood

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

ta

[@MrGbustamante]

Coach had Fly pants, Oneal Jersey, Gaerne boots, Fox vest and Airoh helmet. I figure he broke every gear rule in the US. It must be liberating to ride abroad and have total gear freedom😂

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Dave is a free spirit!

[@wheelieking333]

need to find somewhere in the UK that does this

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

There are a number of places.

[@apexslider1]

Now, repeat on the 1290SA for a comparison please 😊

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Ah.....let me think about that. :)

[@apexslider1]

That’s all a guy can ask for! Cheers

[@dnbanb]

You can tell Dave is an absolute unit based on the size of his hands. Don't disrespect the Dave

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

don't know about that. :)

[@SWrider77]

Very nice! I wonder what gear you were in trying to get the front wheel up and over those boards. It seems like it was first gear and you were just spinning the rear wheel and getting no traction.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

If you look closely you will see a pice of metal cage hooked my centre stand and held the bike back.

[@glossblack1098]

Great stuff. Did you try the same obstacles on a trials or enduro bike and how much easier was that? Cheers

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes. There are some shorts around on this channel.

[@TheChindoboi]

I've done this course with Dave Wilson and would say it's way easier on a trials than an adventure bike as you don't need to worry about the weight. More on building the technique.

[@Corey-pd3mi]

Impressive. Need to be able to lock that centre stand until you really want to use it

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It didn't affect me really. Just noisy, occsionally.

[@AndrewAtkinson1]

I love how the instructor eyeballed 1/4 inch while the bike was riding over the 2x6s.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

He's sharp

[@Dogatemyhomework927]

Is that bike lowered or standard? By the way his feet are on the ground I’d guess lowered.. Excellent video!!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

The bike is a standard Rallye X so a little higher suspension

[@GamerTagged]

The big beautiful beemer doesn’t go over obstacles, it’s goes through them 😂

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

There was a little thumping going on.

[@Slov_]

How limiting do you feel on a 1250GSA compared to a. 2023 KTM 890 after a class like this? Great stuff! Is the BMW still limiting to you in some way?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I don't see either bike as limiting. You do what you can with what you have. But you need to know the potential and not right it off through a mentality boxed in by what they feel is possible.

[@Slov_]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I think thats a great way to look at it! After only 20,000 miles I had to replace my stock front shock on my 1200GSA. My only issue I've ran into has been the sheer weight in certain really technical places on the GSA. Maybe thats my own fault 😅

[@dougnash6316]

the GS is still a big heavy turd for this kind work and Dave does a brilliant job of not crashing, which would be my option. Big bikes are dodgey for serious trails and it requires more seat time to adjust. 👍👍

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

The bike handles pretty good. I have a heap of seat time on a lot of different bikes but only had around two hours on this one before doing that.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV "a big heavy turd" for all kinds of riding actually Doug.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp 3 comments in under an hour to this channel. Are you on the turps? My suggestion is pull back the rhetoric, be a bit more considered, or you'll find yourself deleted. After all, you are on my channel.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Go ahead delete me. If you want your channel to be only for sycophants, and riders that agree with you - I am on the wrong site anyway.

[@wipperwil]

Just got an older 2011 R1200GSA… gotta say I’d be twitchy trying the tire tiers on my KTM 350 EXC-F if I’m being fully candid. Well don’t there mate.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you.

[@Snowhite808]

with every bump one can also see how this much weight is uncontrolled with such little suspensiontravel. Almost on every "air" event, it bottoms and clacks. These cows are a hoot to ride fast sweeping stuff though...

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

You're not correct. it is not thumping at all the clack you hearing is the centre stand. This will become apparent in the slow motion of the review which will be out in a couple of weeks. The suspension on this bike is amazing.

[@DirtChimps]

Just bought a 1250 GSA. My 790 is a thrill off road. I see bigger thrills on the 1250. I am keen to learn to primary mods for proper off road of D3 to D4 (our of 6). Chase the 21" front, and 17" rear with the suspension changes? I know in my heart the 790 will go more places, but I feel the GSA will treat me better on road, and in the BIG trips. Thoughts anybody?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

The ultimate for big trips only the Super Adventure comes close

[@ka4172]

Whats those red stripes in his face (Minute 26.58 )? Looks like blood or is it a camera problem? scary! nice to have skills riding a "2 wheel car" over such difficult obstacles but my fear is be stuck under the heavy bike if i struggle! bcause this i never own bikes more heavy than 135 kg ha ha! Respect for your skills!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Effort.

[@mlydick]

Does anyone know what model Klim gear the rider was wearing?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I was riding with a KLiM Badlands Pro

[@jmsask]

👏🍻

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Ta

[@MrVlasek88]

👍 super

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thank you 👍

[@KristianK9755]

Hello mate!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Hi Kristian, thanks for joining us.

[@othoapproto9603]

Thunderbirds LOL, I've been begging BMW for years to give us a locking center stand in both Up and Down position.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good description of it

[@givemeanaxe]

Omg right? I Really wish these things locked in place.

[@davosDR]

gearbox shaft recall on the 1250s causing rear wheel lockup just advised by bmw in january

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

It's fixed with a soft ware mod, I'm told.

[@davosDR]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV On January 18, 2023, BMW of North America announced a safety recall for all 2019 through 2023 R 1250 GS, R 1250 GS Adventure, and R 1250 RTP motorcycles due to the potential risk of a broken gearbox input shaft. In certain conditions, the gearbox input shaft could become overloaded, causing it to break. This could, in turn, block the rear wheel, which could increase the risk of a crash.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@davosDR Yep fixed with a software mod.

[@souhailshamaissem7564]

I am surprised why most of adventure bikes are so big and heavy in these days..I remember in the 70s and 80s adventure biked were much lighter and smaller and more nimble and more chuckable

[@hansjoerg348]

Respekt! Doch brotlose Kunst. Spaß kann das nicht machen und riskant zudem.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Du fährst nicht hart. Du verstehst nicht.

[@yorkchris10]

I'm still surprised how BMW responded to customer wants. It seems BMW underestimated client adventurism along the way.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

This bike is very capable as the dirt review will attest.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Its not an off-road bike. Too tall! Too Heavy! Too wide! Handles like a pig!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp Dennis you certainly are opinionated and you've come to this channel with a bang. Unfortunately in that process you are quickly revealing your ignorance. As the test will reveal, it handles the dirt amazingly well. It's not too tall, it has a low centre of gravity and when it falls over you don't break anything.

[@markohirvonen6117]

0:09

[@davidb9323]

Sometimes you got to go out of your comfort zone and come back in a dress, its not that easy. Best tip. 28:24

[@michaelhayward7572]

There is a reason why all the best hard enduro riders come from a trials background. As God (Graham Jarvis) says, before you can go real fast, you need to learn to go real slow....

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

YES! Chris Birch says the same thing.

[@josech]

🐄

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Hmm

[@deanjones5974]

Hardly mad mick ...

[@1998TDM]

You're just lucky that not many dwarfs ride GSA's.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yes, not very politically correct. Oh well.

[@pabloricardodetarragon2649]

Excellent mahout on a obese mammoth. That it's a lot of skills. But I try to imagine the shape of the guy after on 200 miles of single trails in the Atlas mountains, and the bill after two or three falls on the extremely expensive BMW.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

They fall well and rarely damage.

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Rode one of these elephants hard for 3-weeks in Africa. Expert rider here - been riding offroad on PROPER dirt bikes for 45-years. Dumped it a lot in really tough going - they are such under steering pigs! Too tall! Too heavy! 😂 When your "adventure" bike turns into a "nightmare" bike - that's about right after lunch! By the end of a long day you wish you had gone for the Suzuki SV 650! My South African Motorcycle Rental Company sent me a bill in the mail for US$1,090 - no kidding! Rarely damage - I don't think so. Poseurs' bikes.😂

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

How many of your mates need to help you pick up this elephant when you fall off Dave? Ridiculous bike.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Clearly you didn’t watch the video. When it fell over I picked it up. It is actually easier than a T7 to pick flat off the ground

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV After a long day, picking up this fat pig over and over will wear you out. The bikes are a nightmare in real off-road riding. Been there - done that.

[@tennispennis7579]

i think the mistake is taking the behemoth bmw offroad offroad! I,ve seen and heard wannabe budding offroaders shatter their lower legs trying to save an off......THINK TWICE GENTS and by a 450 instead!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Don't know what we'd do without your sage advice.