All middle aged riders thinking of buying a large adventure bike need to watch this first! 😂

about 80 more reasons to love my DRZ400, and to be grateful I did not buy a 500lb+ bike for the dirt.

The first rule they should teach in an off-road course for big ADV bikes should be *"Never go off-road with a big ADV bike!"* 😁

This video should be a mandatory watch before buying a big ADV. Bought a 2018 Tiger 1200 XCa about 3 weeks ago. I knew from the start I'd ride it 99% onroad, but was looking forward to take it on a small trail. I changed my mind a few days ago, when I crashed it on a slippery paved road. It was a fairly slow speed crash, so the bike is perfectly fine (bless the crashbars), but I hurt my right knee in the process. I can only imagine the damage on both me and the Tiger had it been at a faster pace or in more technical terrain. Definitly not considering riding it offroad anymore... until I get proper training that is.

“Poor buga ” and “Shiver me timbers” 😅. And a good time was had by all.

I love how, time and time again, when someone falls, it's the bike that gets first attention 😀

I loved my BMW GSA, but I feel so much better watching this knowing I don’t have to wrestle that bike again.

Adventure riding and trail riding are very different beasts. It does seem that many confuse the types of tracks which are better suited to the larger size "adventure" bikes

Thanks for the video, it was quite entertaining. I’m a new adv rider at 49 years who’s just bought a T7, fortunately I grew up racing motox and enduro and have got some decent skills off road. I just did a week riding the TET in France and enjoyed every minute

An observation is that the majority of riders appear to be riding bikes to big for their age or physical condition. I am 64 but ride a smaller DRZ 400 and work out.

The only thing this compilation lacks is a guy on a WR250 just going full send next to struggling GS and picking the bike like a bicycle each time he drops it.

I appreciate you putting together this video, the helmet cams and technical details are just surreal, I enjoy the lack of commentary which enhances the professionalism of the film, focus on the learning points. Its good motivation for me as I am on the cusp of deciding to take my big bike license in Singapore after 20 years of scootering :)

I appreciate this video. Its like I have a collage of my best crashes to watch😊. Its crazy how easy/fast they happen, isn't it. I'm on a mighty KLR 650 and I'm learning my limits but I'm hopeful of getting better. It sure is fun adventuring, isn't it. Some of your videos are helpful skill wise and they're all enjoyable. Best of luck to you in your journey!

There's something just beautiful about seeing old geezers on adv bikes take the most idiotic dives ever. Keep it up!

Those BMWs may look cool to you, but it's actually a nobby mistake to get one. You start with the most technically challenging ones, in stead of being smart and humble and getting a beginner bike.

Respect, mate, for trying again and again. And for sharing!

I owned a GS1200 for last 10 years... I never had any off road experience, and it was always scary to take that big beast to off-road. So I bought a KLX300 practicing every weeks on trails.. my confidence level getting better week by week. ONE MUST HAVE SOME off road experience before you buy these heavy motorcycles.. thats my thoughts, and PRACTICE.. PRACTICE... again PRACTICE..

220 kg plus ADV bikes are a handful for us mortals ! I can manage my 690 but anything bigger gives me consistent grief! I rode a Husky 501 through the Snowy Mtns and it was pure bliss. Felt like a mini bike on steroids! Offs are all part of the fun until you get injured and then it all becomes a massive pain! The RideADV blu crew are the best - it always pays to ride in a group with professional assistance nearby if needed. I I love my RideADV rides !

Good on you for posting these bloopers! Great to learn from

Good on you for posting this mate! Respect!!! 🙂

A gutsy move to publish your crashes mate so thanks! It illustrates how easy it is for things to go pear shaped! I've got an 850GS too and as I'm in my mid 70's I stick to the bitumen, gravel farm and tame dirt roads and ride my little 250cc dual sport for the trickier stuff. I also carry rope w/ bloc and tackle to winch my bike out of a ditch if I really stuff up. Last tumble, I tore a hamstring and had to wait for help to lift my bike, and rode home for 2 hrs in a lot of pain. Sadly, us old blokes don't bounce like we did when we were young ...

I’m 68 always ridden touring bikes ST 1300s etc wanted a change but wondering if this is a bridge too far! I’m still working a 40 hour week (vocational) so not sure I can afford the healing time. Brilliant video really appreciate it. I think I will stick to on road but maybe try a Venture training weekend to see if I can get it out of my system under the eyes of those who will know my limits better than me. AGAIN MASSIVE THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

Brilliant video. I'm 64 and just about to set off for a 2 day Honda off-road experience before coming back to ride my new T7 off-road. I wonder how many of these slight mishaps I will duplicate. It just has to be done!😁

I recently did an ADV weekend with Jean Pierre Goy school (legendary stuntman!) on my 2018 ATAS. Big and top heavy, he taught us that a lot of ADV riders make the mistake of standing too often. Learning to really displace your body from one side of the bike to the other makes a massive positive difference to these big ADV’s without needing to stand on the pegs all the time.

I’m 76 and I own a BMW 750GS. I take it on gravel and sandy roads here in the desert and it has always performed well. My skill level still does not match everything this motorcycle can do, but I am constantly improving. I PRACTICE AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK on difficult sandy terrain, and I know my present limitations. I would never take it on muddy and/or narrow technical tracks without being confident of my skill level. An adventure bike can do almost anything in the right hands, but not everyone who owns one has the commensurate skill.

Not much of an adventure when you can't ride alone,and pick your bike up by yourself.

I love this channel! Please post any other recent videos.

So many great experiences! Best regards from Brazil 🇧🇷! 👍😁

Enjoyed this, been in a few spills like them, well done for getting out of your comfort zones gentlemen

Great video! This is why I'm aiming at a light 250.

That's the sad reallity of big ADV bikes, not what adds show us pretending you will be able to do it as a pro rider.

“Join us next week as we ride Top Fuel Drag bikes through Trials Rock sections in the Rain, at night!”

Good to see them all standing up on the foot pegs, obviously been to adventure school, I went for a ride with a whole lot of adventure bikes once, I love my XR600 even more now

I'm SOOOO glad I found this video I've been looking for a twin-cylinder ADV bike, but anymore. Keeping my XR650R.

I own a GS & have used it extensively off road on easy tracks. There just comes a time that the Husky dual sport makes way more sense & is much less, likely hurt you when it lands on you.

A small bike (like the Honda 250) is much easier to control and ride offroad. 1. You can reach the ground with your feet. 2. When the bike starts to fall over you can "catch it" and stop the fall. 3. If the bike does fall, it is easier to stand up. 4. In a sticky situation you can walk it or move much easier. 5. In sand, remember to turn off the "street mode" where spinning the rear tire is blocked. Little bike doesn't have this problem. I have a "big bike" (KTM 890 ADV R) and a little bike (Honda 250 Rally). Of course freeway or tarmac trips I prefer the "big bike". Single track/tough road I prefer the "little bike". There is a reason motocross and enduro bikes are light. Just my observations and opinions!

Mate!!!! I can't wait to ride in Australia. Such a huge dream, to be back and this time on my bike.

Interesting video. Thanks for sharing. I'm 60 and I sold all my adventure bikes. I had a lumbar discectomy a year ago and my doctor told to avoid lifting heavy objects. Well, I couldn't give up riding completely but I did go lighter, a lot lighter. My bikes of choice for riding from lightest to heaviest are: an eMTB (electric mountain bike) about 24kg, a Surron Ultra Bee 85kg, and a Surron Storm Bee 132kg. For really technical off-roading, I'll take the eMTB or the Ultra Bee. For hard-packed off-road, I'll take the Storm Bee. I fall off a lot - well, really they are tip-overs on steep side hills. Probably 0-4 times each ride. So I'm no stranger to the kind of falls that are in the video but they are generally drama free because the bikes are light and so neither I nor the bike are worse for wear. Also, I ride alone so I can't get help unless I walk out. That wouldn't be great. I live off-road so I don't often ride on paved roads at all. For long distance, I'll take my 4WD pickup truck and sometimes take a bike in the bed.

Great video.

The Lithgow to Goulburn clips, I’m quite familiar with that pinch, I’m too scared to take the Binelli 502 up that.

does the jacket have paddings?

This is great!

I rode east coast enduros back in the 70s on my first enduro bike, a husqvarna 360 8sp and in hindsight, it was too big for the New Jersey sand, cranberry bogs and whooped out fire roads. 12 years ago I’d did a Rawhyde adventure ride out into the desert with lots of nice Jeep trails. Most of the guys opted for the big BMW GSs and at 500+ lbs, they’re a handful. I rode one of the new 800. This video seems to have a lot of senior riders showing how not to ride their “menopause” hot rods. At 77 I’ve quit riding enduros and most dirt events because I know my limitations.

helped me make up my mind getting a dr650 over a t7.

Great video showing real world situations where average adventure riders come unstuck. From the footage most looked to be novice off-road riders, hampered by heavy bikes with more road based tyres. At 4:47 you can hear the ABS modulating on the loose, rough surface. This is common on big, heavy bikes when trying to slow down descending hills. It is very un-nerving squeezing the brakes and having the bike not slow down. Having ABS turned OFF, will help the bike stop in a shorter distance on loose surfaces, but most bikes only let you turn off the rear ABS. Riding a bike that you can't physically pick up yourself is a recipe for disaster as it looks like you found out yourself... the hard way. This video should be recommended viewing for people wanting to start adventure riding when considering which bike to choose for their first off-road bike. The BMW GS 850 is 100kg heavier than a CRF300 Rally. That makes a huge difference off road when gaining skills and confidence.

First 10 years are the hardest

Thanks. Awesome.

Having totaled my F800gs, my new ADV Bike is a WR250. When I do have the occasional get off, the scratches that were already there, just get a little deeper. Pick it up, ride & repeat - zero drama & tons of fun!

This should become reality TV. I can watch this for hours. 🎉😂

Ténéré 700 hits the scales at 452 lbs, Transalp 750 clocks in around 458 lbs, KLR gen 3 around 387 lbs and KTM 690 a mere 330 lbs... The DRZ400 weighs only 275 lbs, comparing that to the 1250 gs that is almost 600 lbs. Pick something lighter if you're at the age where you're going for prostate checks XD

Good on ya mates, for learning how to ride your heavy adventure bikes more capably off-road and your honesty in showing these thrills and spills 😅 Thanks to some lingering piriformis/sciatica and being somewhat vertically challenged (@5'7") I'm almost limited to a Honda XR150L, which means about a maximum cruising speed of 90km/h on the tar, with plenty of butt resting but on the positive side, hardly any falls or put-downs when the going gets tough, due to my feet being able to reach the ground on non-level surfaces - which seems to be the main culprit.

I like this video, it shows all what you have to learn before you go on those trip... It shows as well the people has fear, maybe they should get a forsters before the ride, and yes you have traction control but your consciousness and driving techniqe will safe you from most bike droppings... Always keep your handlebars loose, let the bike do it... Good luck...

Where in Oz is all this good clean fun. Thank you for the content BTW.

And there goes my desire to get a bimmer lol, I'll stick with my yammy cruiser for now. Shame I can't afford both. Fantastic freeze frame of Paul though! Definitely worth a sub from this road riding new visitor 👍

You guys are tough old buggers✌️

In those sand course’s definitely have to be in 2nd or 3rd gear at a steady and good speed, don’t slow down or that front tire will bite in the sand and down you go, from living in Arizona I’ve learned the hard way, I still go down now & then but not nearly as much, I’ve learned from riders that are much more experienced than me that have taught me those skills. Have to be comfortable being uncomfortable

My hat off for the brave adv riders, I like to exercise, but I keep my gym equipment at home, you haul it into remote places. And the only thing better than an off-road crush, is a crush with a heavy, brittle, expensive bike.

This is why I sold my F800 GS and bought myself the KTM 390 Adventure, much easier to handle and very light and nimble. I am really enjoying my little 390. Awesome video!

Respect to all, for having a go. Ride safe, Live long friends.

I still miss my AT but I sure as s__t sticks to shoes don't miss picking it up. I'm expecting to be able to do some very similar drops on the 450MT when I eventually get it.

That was me in all of them. I didn’t know that I got around so much.

And you got Paul on 'film'. Really? 🤣 Great to see you are challenging yourself and still having fun, except the shoulder injury bit.

4:50 is absolutely hilarious 😂

This video is the definition of mid-life crisis...

Much is down to how aggessive your tires are. Normal adventure tires just don't do it.

I'm seeing a lot of gray haired guys in these adventure motorcycle videos. As a white haired guy (I need to update my youtube name!) I applaud them for getting out there. My parents' generation would have been aghast at this sort of behavior at their age. But an observation seems in order. These big adventure bikes are built for drops and minor crashes, but many of the riders are not in the necessary physical shape to roll with these crashes as evidenced by their waistlines. If you are not in top shape and have not been doing high impact exercises or sports or work that has been testing your joints, bones and cartilage for many years, you are at risk of injuries that are more severe than the same drop or fall 30 years earlier. It's one thing to ride dirt and gravel roads. It's entirely different doing single track, fording streams with slippery, loose rocks or climbing steep embankments. Falling is part of the sport. What happens after the fall can vary depending on what shape you are in.

Gulgong is a great place! I won't be using that track to get there though lol.

I started on dirt bikes at 6 I found that you learn to crash fast in dirt as you will get lots of practice if you ride hard and push limits. OH best place to learn as it is not deadly like street most mistakes bruis ego more than body, most times not always, but street crashes usually end up in hospital visits short and long and sometime a trip to the morgue.

You got to love it, these good old boys out riding big bikes. They are crashing and hurting and gettin up. Stay young gentleman!

Kind of glad to know that I'm not the only one to struggle (go down) in deep sand! Not my favorite!

Funt to watch and good learning’s too

crashed last week in the Alps. Bike fell on my right leg and have a broken fibula and anckle. Tips to avoid in the future are always welcome.

I think those heavy bikes cause a lot of grief .good video

Yup fr but i think maybe if you had Knobby's some of the low speed tracción crash may not have happened at all. Also turn of the electronics

I am glad I decided on getting a Yamaha XT350. Light very easy to handle

Wish i had roads like this were i live.. Looks like a lot of fun.. and a good way to get exhausted.. :)

Something tells me this is a lot harder than it looks

Wow ! What a good time I had... seeing all those plunge crash shear out loud for any reason... I'm happy that I bought a TW200 to explore the off-road world for my first adventure at 70 years old Cheer's from Québec

This is why , at 65, I bought a 1250 GS, and I'm not taking it off road. I'd have gladly done these types of roads and trails, 35 years ago on my Honda XR 350

Some tips from a boomer here. The more you crash the less you will fear crashing. Fear of crashing will make you crash. Even when the bike is sure to go down never stop driving it. Also no one has ever went out for a ride to work on their crashing skills. I can see most of these guys dropping their bikes are way too focused on the terrain. Should be focused on battling an opponent instead of the ground. Race every time you ride and terrain and broken bones will just be an after thought.

Watching this makes my right shoulder ache. Recovering from a right hand turn from street to gravel. Ouch

I had the 850GSA, and it was totally the opposite of the 850GS!!!! The GSA was top heavy and a few months later, I ditched it. Sold and went back to the GS12, which is easier to maneuver. Last week i had the chance to ride the Tenere 700 offroad and I am hooked!!!

Big adventure bike is not for beginners. Some people have zero throttle control and body positioning. It was an educational and entertaining video.

good vid gents, thanks for shareing... this is what its really like and its awesome.... : )

When i saw this i decided to buy a Vespa no GS, thank you Steve

Don’t buy a tall bike if you’re not a tall man. Stick to the small CC bikes

Mostly low speed get offs :) Gotta watch those mossy concrete crossings eh! Looks like fun organised rides.

Had a r1100gs back in the day as a road bike,it had a funny habit of falling all the time,this video kinda reminded of them days😂 No for off road,nice lightweight 2 stroke enduro bike is the ticket!

why you ride in an dirt road with "road mode" on instead of enduro? (11.30). Its funny that we all somehow have done at least 1 of that . nice video.

I'm going to have to bookmark this video, so I can watch it every time I think of trading in my dual sport for an adventure bike. I'll put up with the small gas tank and buzzing at 70mph because 90% of these accidents would have been avoided on a 300lb dual sport.

The first (and last) stack was on the Old Dry Plains Rd - know that causeway well. Always slippery.

je me demande quand même s'il est bien raisonnable de rouler en off road avec de tels pachydermes ;)

I rode a Yamaha 1200cc Super Tenere to Alaska and up the Dalton Highway to the Artic Circle. 90% pavement but the Dalton was bad and so was some of the Alcan Highway with lots of mud. The S10 was great for that trip and comparable to the GS in size and weight. I rode a KTM 350 dual sport across the USA on the Trans America Trail (TAT). 95% dirt, water crossings, mud, etc. The KTM was great for that trip. I would NOT use the S10 on the TAT nor would I use the KTM on the Alaska trip. Each type of terrain dictates the bike to use. My opinion only. BTW I really enjoyed this video and made most of those same type of mistakes on my rides!

In my 30 years of riding, I have owned two BMW GS's (1100 & 1200) as well as a few Honda XR650L's. There is absolutely no way I would take a GS off-road.

adjust your gas on the TFT menu... on first gear it's usually too strong as it gets slippery...

Shiver me timbers?? Not heard that since Captain Pugwash!!😂

Conservation of Angular Momentum is the key... In my opinion. As long as your rear wheel keeps turning (even spinning) it will keep (or help keep) the bike upright position. :)

Hahaha can't stop laughing. It seems as if everyone in the film suffers from an illness and then suddenly falls off their motorcycle 🤣

it's so encouraging seeing I'm not the only one

Not seeing the whole "down to tires "thing ...seeing alot of poor throttle control and balance issues mostly.