1200GS vs. DL650 V-Strom Hobble Creek to Diamond Fork

[bttran28]

Video is great guys! Priceless reaction when your buddy dropped his expensive helmet.

[turbo311]

At least your sense of humor wasn't crushed. LOL @BMW helmet! Also sounded like the BMW was knocking after you picked it up, normal? Still best sounding engine ever otherwise.

[turbo311]

I admire the adventure spirit, but regardless of experience I wouldn't ever want to take large/heavy adventure bikes on this kind of trail. I think even a KLR650 with knobbies would be tough. You're constantly struggling to get over the terrain, trying to stop it falling over, and then picking it up all the time when it does. Where's the fun? This definitely looks like a dedicated enduro bike trail. Anyway, that's for the "insane people" video!

[jabspank]

WHat a gripper

[moosmanfam]

This looks perfect for Trials Motorcycles! Sorry to hear about the damage.

[malacoda242]

Great video guys

[daedalx]

2:36 riding along side panthers, awesome.

[msamelis]

Yea, you do need a skid plate on a V-Strom. The underside is vulnerable, you got the exhaust, oil cooler and oil filter there, ready to be shot to hell in a road like this (I also have a V-Strom).

But it seems that you guys had lots of fun which is more important than an exhaust :-)

[masume21]

you guys have any aftermarket parts on the vstrom? would some tourtech guards have helped with the pipe crushing?

[halfthrottle]

@masume21 Maybe a skid plate would have helped, but the pipes are routed in a really bad place for off road riding on a v strom.

[raulibarra3]

u think a KLR650 would be fine for this trip?

[halfthrottle]

@raulibarra3 Yeah a KLR would make this road no problem.

[jmshaw357]

That seemed to be a great ride, maybe stressing the bikes a bit, but fun! The rocky sections were a helluva challenge--I enjoyed your attitudes about everything.

[yuvalnv]

No brains...No worries!

[jackjacob477]

Stupid guy, you need engine protector to ride in off-road, you is no good rider. Need carefull on your motorcycle !

[agthorpe]

Why would you take a bike out there without a bash plate?

[vampov]

Holy crap. You guys did that. I thought about doing it on my dirt bike. You guys are awesome.

[halfthrottle]

@vampov It would be no problem on a dirt bike, we actually passed a few people up there on dirt bikes.

[michelesanmicheli]

These bikes are not designed to go there, allthow the fact that they made it shows their abilities!!!! cool vid!!!

[msgvb]

nice, looked like a good time.

good laughs too :)

[mauriciocallil]

shet riders,

[Indy7272]

Btw nice V-Strom sound, what exhaust?

[halfthrottle]

@Indy7272 think its two brothers

[27suzukirider]

@halfthrottle Fuck! them trails look hard! (with those bikes)

[halfthrottle]

@27suzukirider They were pretty rough for sure, but once in a while a man needs to throw caution to the wind, raise the black flag, and start slitting throats. Sometimes you just need a ride that kicks your ass.

[27suzukirider]

@halfthrottle Fucking rights. Thanks.

[Indy7272]

Bad tires guys.

[cpkcpk3]

apes!

[js12347777]

way to scare the cows dude

[kioralhs]

come on man,this is a torture for a v strom.i wouldn't treat my v strom honey like this

[j0rzeh]

Can you buy a Rockdefender bellypan for the DL650? i have a SV650S i use for work and i love the engine:) , Altho the dakar is so nice for rides in wales and scotland lol:)

[j0rzeh]

I love my touratech kitted out Gs650 dakar i think this bike would be better suited for off roading to the gs1150 havinf said that im a 100lb girl not a big guy like you.

[halfthrottle]

@j0rzeh the 650 Dakar is an amazing bike, wish I could have both the 650 and the 1200GS's.

[osimnod]

@j0rzeh - Are you married? Any gal that rides GS already has a step on the others! LOL If you watch the Long Way Down or Race to Dakar videos, you'll appreciate what the 650GS can do vs R-GS. Also, look at Brainrotting videos here on YT. Graham does a great job of editing and travelogue-ing. Funny guy, too.

[chrsmcfrln]

That strom looks fairly stock. Properly kitted would have got away cleaner! A stock pre-08 XL650 Transalp would have left them both for dead ;-)

[MarcWRP]

What a bunch of idiots

[kpertchik]

The guy on the Strom can ride and both riders would be alot happier with serious rubber. Better yet try a lighter, real dirtbike which would make you feel like a good rider. My XR650L would glide up those hills. My past KLR couldn't do it with any finesse. I give you credit for trying these trails on overweight steeds.

[pdcouto]

You guys don't love your bikes, but worst: you don't love your skins and bones. Use SOME protection next time!

[halfthrottle]

@pdcouto The guy on the GS is wearing a jacket, and helmet, and boots. Bust the V-strom riders balls.

[TheGemini33]

Verry Dirty Ride , we can see V strom ist the best!

[Esmooooth]

DL650 sounds good...

[facatube]

sorry but IMHO bad bikes and bad equipment no trourses no jacket no boots?

[FazerAddict]

lol the helmet part was really funny :d

[wollein]

It must be nice to have that much money to really abuse your bike and not worry about it. Next time try more dirt orientated tires.

[jmbean68]

Nice vid! I can smell that GS clutch on that rocky hill climb. :)

[tasquill]

You kept referring to this as a "road" Fuck I've portaged better looking trails than this with a canoe! It looked liked fun but too bad you didn't have the right type of bikes. I currently have a '77 gs750 and thinking of getting a DL650 next year. Just thinking, if I was younger and less sensible I'd probably do the same shit. Enjoy.

[ReDact45]

Nicely done video. Some funny scenes.Thanks for posting.

[chregu30]

@ the GS-Driver

Sorry, but learn to drive a Motorbike! :-(

[halfthrottle]

Training wheels are the only gadget touratech doesn't make for the GS :(

[a3519]

The BMW is pinging quite a lot..

Very hot or bad gas?

[Ucster]

@a3519 Almost sounds like it was in 2nd gear, doesn't it?

[8475332132]

Just a question, It looks like the BMW has Avon Distanzia tires on it. Does the rider like those tires? I am considering using them on my Yamaha WR250X. Your obviously putting them to good use, so your input would be greatly appreciated.

[halfthrottle]

I love the Avon Distanzia. Seems like I get about 12,000 miles on a pair. I used them for a trip to the Panama Canal and back. BMW handles like a sports bike with them on, they are more of on road riding with a little bit of dirt thrown in.

[ginsane7]

τι μαλακες ειναι αυτοι ρε

[glockowner69]

Lol, the guy on the GS takes a fall nearly tagging his head on a rock. Then for his second attempt he removes his helmet.. BRILLIANT!!

Good video anyway.

[halfthrottle]

LOL

--The GS rider :)

[antopoman]

you should get knobbier tires!

any way nice nikes and riding man!

[SuperStromTrooper]

I love this video! Apart from when the GS goes over :(

[halfthrottle]

The V-strom also took a dive on this ride. We just didn't get it on camera. it was a pretty rough road.

[savaskafe]

nice vid :) they needed different tyres though..

[simon44]

That was so funny when he dropped the helmet!!! LOL

[foskafoska]

Nice vid guys, maybe a helmet cam in the future?

Nice lid by the way....I may have to get one o them BMW helmets....they look the biz ;)

[halfthrottle]

Actually I just got a ContourHD in the mail. Looking forward to using it, but there is a lot of snow on the ground right now.

Those BMW helmets go for about $500 each. I'll sell you my used one for $300. Paypal me.

[Davetts92]

Lifting a BMW is quite a challenge.

[SimoBruno]

I can't understand why you didn't go more prepared, I own a Strom 650 & the least I would have done would have been to change the tyres for Conti TK80 & Renthal Fatbars. But nice work.

[xplorwest]

that large gravel is a bitch

[killshin]

1:09 LOL

[LatiTea18]

I had BMW GS 1200 ADV that bike is too expensive, too hard and powerless. I drive it for 2 years and 28.000km...

Now I have KTM 990 adv, and KTM is much better bike!

[levethane]

More fun yes but questionable reliability and design...

[lyr123]

great video

[redchargerpilot1]

I've ridden that road on my XR and KLR, but I wouldn't try it on my V-Strom. Buying a set of exhaust pipes for the BMW would cost about as much as a good, used, single cylinder enduro! Nice riding though. Maybe I'll see you on the trail sometime.

[DumbDuck44]

Hardcore man, hardcore! :D Oh, and easier way to pickup one of those big bikes is to do it behind you with your butt facing the bike, cuz nothing is worse than pullin' a back muscle!

[jssiler]

Very funny at 3:13 ... a little crying. Good video and a bit of fun factor. Nice.

[savirjack]

EVEL KINEVEL WOULD NOT DARE TRY THIS!!

[halfthrottle]

Evil Knievel? I'd wipe my ass with Evil Knievel!

[savirjack]

JAJAJA GOOD TIMES GOOD TIMES