Dakar: The Dream Versus Reality

Adventure Rider Issue #1

• 10 Minutes With: Rod Faggotter
• James Powell – Quad Adventurer
• New Products
• 20 Things You Should Know About: the DR650
• Communication: The Problem To The Answer
• Packing For Adventure with Robin Box
• How To Get Up Close And Personal With Ewan McGregor
• Cameron Corner Caper
• The Touratech Travel Event
• Bike Set-up with John Hudson
• Suspension Tuning with Terry Hay
• How To Ride with Miles Davis
• Reader’s Pic
• Troy Bayliss’ Moto Expo
• KTM 1190 Adventure
• Yamaha XTZ1200 Super Tenere
• BMW F 800 GS Adventure
• From A2B: Singapore To London – Solo
• Dakar: The Dream Versus Reality
• The APC Rally
• It’s what we do
• Pacsafe Retractasafe 250
• Destination Yamaha’s big day out
• Rad Guard BMW 1250GS 2020/21 Radiator Guards
• Komine JK-574 RAMA II Full Year Adventure/Touring Jacket
• Füsport Simpson and Gibson Boots
• Mosko Moto Rak Jacket-and-Pant Kit
• Advworx Solar Power Bank with Wireless Charging (QI)
• Held Sambia Men’s Summer Glove
• RMSTATOR
• Pit Posse Tow Strap
• Klim Baja S4 Jacket
• Alpinestars SM5 Helmet
• SIDI ATOJO SRS Boots
• Dane Nimbus Gore-Tex Jacket
• Touratech Waterproof Inner Bags
• Annika’s First Adventure
• Motodry ZXT-3 Tankbag Mini
• Ducati’s new V4 Granturismo engine will power the Multistrada
• KTM UNVEILS THE 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R
• Atlas Throttle Lock
• Klim Baja S4 Pant
• Touratech Lumbo-X
• VSM Custom Exchange Seat
• Macna Aerocon Jacket
• RAD Guard KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2020 Radiator Guard
• ARAI XD-4 Helmet
• MC Cruise Cruise Control for KTM690 Enduro R from 2019 (throttle-by-wire only)
• THE LEGENDARY URAL GEAR UP 2WD – NOW IN AUSTRALIA!
• Andy Strapz AA Bagz
• XT1200ZE Super Ténéré
• Modeka Panamericana Jacket
• Adventure Riding Masterclass, 4 Days– 26-20 Nov
• Macna Bora Pants
• Eldorado Safety Developments (ESD) E30 Adventure Helmet
• 2020 BMW TS SAFARI ANNOUNCED | 15-20 NOVEMBER
• KOMINE GK-228 CE Protect Mesh Glove
• 2021 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R RALLY & KTM 890 ADVENTURE R
• KTM Factory Racing Sign Daniel Sanders to Rally Team
• Touratech KTM Rallye Engine Protector
• Andy Strapz Sockz
• Fresh Spring Gear from Adventure Moto
• Macna Ion Gloves
• Enduristan Monsoon EVO Pannier Bag
• Rokform Rugged Phone Case
• Nelson-Rigg Hurricane Enduro Tankbag – SE-3060
• Held Rain Block Top and Base
• Bumot Hard Pannier System
• MC Cruise – Cruise Control for KTM690 Enduro R From 2019
• BMW Purexcursion Jacket
• Rad Guard KTM 690 Enduro R 2019-20 Radiator Guard
• Motopressor Digital Tyre Pressure and Depth Gauge
• Touratech Volume Booster for Original BMW Aluminium Pannier
• LS2 MX437 Fast Helmet
• Touratech- Essential Adventure Items for Tenere 700
• Macna Aerocon Jacket
• Motobatt Quadflex AGM Batteries
• Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS Helmet
• Alpinestars Toucan Gore-Tex Boot
• Shinko SR216 Cheater 90/100-21 Tyre
• Held Solid Dry Gloves
• Jetboil Minimo Carbon
• Waterproof Inner Bags from Touratech
• RJAYS Adventure Jacket and Pants
• Back Country Cuisine Freeze-Dried Meals
• Barkbusters Model-Specific Handguards
• Symtec Heat Demon Heated Grips
• Support Your Back with Touratech’s Lumbo-X
• BMW Enduro Guard 2-In-1 Glove
• 2020 Congregation cancelled
• Rad Guard KTM 690 Enduro R 2019-20 Radiator Guard
• Giant Loop Buckin’ Roll Tankbag
• Ténéré 700 powers on
• RK Racing Chain 525GXW Chain
• Motorrad Garage Tyre Repair Kit
• Held Arctic Evo Gore-Tex Gloves
• Hepco & Becker Yamaha Ténéré 700 Centrestand
• SW-Motech Waterproof Tail Bags
• MOTOZ Tractionator Enduro I/T Tyre
• SPIDI 4 Season Jacket
• Scorpion CRF1000L Africa Twin Parallel Slip-On
• REV’IT! Urbano Windcollar
• Andy Strapz Safari Pod
• Alpinestars Polar Gore-Tex Glove
• Return to Riding Sees Outstanding June Results for KTM
• Held Hamada Adventure Gloves
• Touratech Offset Handlebar Risers
• 701 ENDURO LR – LONG RANGE ADVENTURE RIDING
• REV’IT! Winter Touring Socks
• Motoplug PA013 SAE to Dual USB-Port Adapter and Voltmeter
• Outback Motortek Ténéré 700 Lower Crash Bars
• DRIRider Apex 5 Jacket
• SHINKO E804-805 tyre review
• Procycle DR650 Dashboard
• Adventure Moto Restock
• Let’s Ride!! | Revised Dates for BMW GS Off Road Training
• Exotogg Inflatable Body Warmer
• Shinko 705 Series Dual Sport Tyres
• Barkbusters Sabre MX/Enduro Handguard
• KTM Adventure Black Platinum Rims/Orange Talon Hubs Wheel Set
• Schuberth E1 Tuareg Helmet
• Held Rainblock Top and Base
• Nelson-Rigg 3070 Hurricane Tankbag
• Rokform Rugged Phone Case
• Airoh Commander Helmet
• DRIRIDER Adventure 2 Glove
• Enduristan Blizzard Saddle Bags
• Rev’it! Expedition H2O Boots
• Rokform Motorcycle Handlebar Mount
• Touratech Toiletries Bag
• AdventureMoto – Welcome Back To Riding Sale 
• Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Drystar
• Trail Tech Voyager Pro Trail Computer
• Rad Guard Yama Ha Ténéré 700 Radiator Guard
• Himalayan + Explorer Kit
• Enduristan Lyndons Hurricane Hydro
• AdventureMoto Stores Are Reopening!
• REV’IT! Valley Cooling Neck Tube
• RJAYS Adventure apparel
• Gaerne SG-12 Boots with Enduro Sole
• Oxford Brisbane Air Glove
• Andy Strapz Ténéré 700 Luggage Kit
• Rocky Creek Designs Sahara Chair
• NEW TRIUMPH TIGER 900
• Muc-off Dry Shower
• Trail Tech Voyager Pro Computer
• Forma Terra EVO Low Boots
• Andy Strapz Panniersky
• X Tech Alarm Disc Lock
• New 2020 KLIM Krios Pro ????
• Cardo Packtalk Bold Bluetooth Comms
• Airoh Aviator Ace Helmet
• Kettenmax Chain-Cleaning And Lubricating System
• Rev’it! Dominator GT X Gloves
• Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41 Tyres
• LS2 MX436 Pioneer Element Helmet
• Yamaha Ténéré 700 Aluminium Side Cases
• Rad Guard BMW F750GS & F850GS 2018-2020 Radiator Guards
• World On Wheels – Postcards from the Edge
• Hand Protection For All Situations
• MotoPlug Wireless Phone Charger
• Scottoiler X System Electronic Chain Oiler
• 2020 Himalayan Colours
• Yamaha Ténéré 700 Engine Guard
• Kovix Brake-Lever Lock With Zinc-Alloy Protected Alarm Module
• Alpinestars Copper Gloves
• Motoz Tractionator Rallz
• AGV AX9 Helmet In New Colours
• Nitro’s Big Bang in Australia!
• HiFloFiltro CRF1000L Africa Twin Air Filters
• More Adventure With The New CB500X
• Adventure Rider Magazine’s Congregation 2019/20
• The new Triumph Scrambler 1200
• Ténéré 700 Arrival Down Under
• PRICING REVEALED FOR KTM ADVENTURE MODELS
• BIG Dreams
• Latest Macna Cooling Vest Is Now Available
• KTM ULTIMATE RACE QUALIFICATIONS COME TO AUSTRALIA
• Wild Patagonia!
• Saddle bags
• Quintanilla takes Dakar lead
• Farewell Ted Goddard
• KTM NZ Adventure Rallye: Northland teaser video
• Dakar: Barreda wins first stage on the Lima-Pisco route.
• Yamaha feeling confident
• Toby Price: “We’ll definitely go full gas”
• Dakar: Getting set
• Continental TKC70s
• Roo-ted. Jason Barrett has a close encounter
• The KLR lives…for now
• Rukka: High-quality apparel
• WIN over $2,000 of motorbike gear ????
• Melbourne Motorcycle Show
• Toby Price Finke Desert Double video
• Moto Guzzi V85 TT – official video
• Launch of dedicated motorcycle map in partnership with Hema Maps and BMW Motorrad
• Tune up your off-road skills
• New colours from Helinox
• BMW’s G310R & G310GS get a K&N high-flow performance reusable airfilter
• Grease Ninja motorcycle chain oiler
• New Tyres For Bikes website – free shipping!
• Toby Price: 2018 Cross-country Rallies World Champion
• Suzuki Adventure Ride – Kyogle 2018
• Moto Guzzi V85TT revealed at EICMA
• New 2019 Street Scrambler – Born For Freedom and Fun
• KTM 790 Adventure at Intermot (video)
• 2019 BMW F850GS Big Adventure
• AERO GP Lever Protector from BARKBUSTERS
• Airoh Commander Adventure helmet arriving November
• Africa Twin recall
• Moto Guzzi V85 TT Set For Australia Mid-2019
• KTM 790 in the flesh (video)
• BMW shiftcam technology (video)
• The new BMW R 1250 GS
• Ride To The Snowy Ride Adventure to support a special cause
• ConnectedRide. Safety is everyone’s business
• Tight on space? Dynamoto
• Rally for Rangers Launching Two Adventure Rallies in 2019
• Retirement of Warren Lee, CEO – NF Importers
• Inaugural Husqvarna Motorcycles Australia 701 Enduro Trek
• Touratech newsletter August 2018
• Benelli TRK502X
• KTM 390 Adventure for 2019 model line up?
• We’ve ridden the Benelli TRK502X
• KTM New Zealand set to explore Northland
• 2.0 D4 TriOptic LED light kit
• Out with the old. In with the new.
• Kawasaki is recruiting
• BMW GS Safari entries open
• Ratchet Riders Anzac ride 2018 (Video trailer)
• Bridgestone Battlax A41
• Macna Impact jacket, Fulcrum pants and Talon gloves
• A new option for Aussie adventure riders: Benelli TRK502
• BMW Motorrad model revision measures for model year 2019
• Rocky Creek Designs MotoPlug Powered Phone Holder
• KTM Ultimate Race announcement
• Flash sale ends Monday!
• Interesting!
• Free Adventure Rider Magazine subscription with ZacSpeed backpack
• GORE-TEX touring jacket Molto
• D-A-R-Experience
• Airoh Adventure S5
• Avon Tyres’ new TrekRider tyre gives adventure riders the best of both worlds
• Mitas at Erzberg (video)
• 2018 KTM Australia Adventure Rallye: Outback Run // ADMIN SIGN ON
• BMW GS Trophy update: June 1
• BMW GS Trophy update: 31 May
• 2019 Suzuki DR-Z400E now available – celebrating over 20,000 sold in Australia
• New Ducati Multistrada 1260
• BMW GS Trophy: Mongolia
• The outback’s most wanted man (Red Bull video)
• 2019 BMW F850 GS Adventure: First specs
• Elefantentreffen 2018 (video)
• Yamaha T7 – Find the next horizon
• A GS let loose in Slovakia
• Awesome video from Suzuki
• BMW Motorrad Off Road Training and GS Tours
• 2018 Red Centre Adventure Rallye
• Myrtleford the place to be for adventure riders this weekend
• Rally For Rangers (video)
• The all-new Tiger 1200 XC and XR
• Tiger Tramontana: the debrief. Tiger 800 prototype rider exclusive
• AuStrom Riders second birthday roundup soars into Crows Nest
• Suzuki Adventure ride – Wirrina Cove 2018
• A new Australian website for AGV Helmets
• Scott Dualraid DP jacket and pant
• A new investor for Touratech Germany
• Dynamoto motorcycle stands
• More on the 790 Adventure R
• BMW Motorrad GS Trophy Qualifier Results
• Quintanilla crowned 2017 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion
• Pablo Quintanilla off to a strong start at Morocco Rally 2017
• The ‘no compromise off-road’ Tiger
• 2018 Kawasaki KLX250. Fuel-injected!
• Interesting bits and pieces from AIMExpo 2017
• Pricing and specification of the G 310 GS for the Australian market.
• BMW Motorrad Australian GS Trophy Qualifier
• JET handguard from Barkbusters – combining style, value and protection
• Northern Congregation event schedule
• Cabbage Patch pick up (video)
• I’ll be attending all three Congregations this year!
• Touratech product testing (video)
• 2018 BMW R1200GSs
• Ratchet Riders tackle Big Red (video)
• Announcing the Official Yamaha WR450F Rally Replica
• Africa Twins take on the Austrian snow (video)
• Motorrad Garage to open shop in Sydney
• Make sore arms a thing of the past with Africa Twin handlebar risers
• APC RALLY 10TH MARCH 2018 – New Format
• Business as usual for Touratech Australia
• Touratech UK releases full statement after German counterparts file for insolvency
• Klim announces Dakar and Mojave off-road gear collections
• Ratchet Riders in The Simpson (video)
• Statement: Restructuring of Touratech AG (head office, Germany)
• Schuberth E1 helmets available in Australia
• DGR doubles its commitment to funding men’s mental-health programs
• A great ride for a great bunch of people
• Husqvarna Motorcycles announce 2018 off-road model recall
• $20 off at Rad Guard
• Celebrate 40 years of Vince Strang Motorcycles at the northern Congregation
• Stay dry with Touratech´s exclusive breathable seat technology
• Spidi Full DPS vest
• ADVX 17 Cape York live tracker link
• Nelson-Rigg Adventure Dry Roll Bags
• Ratchet Riders (Video)
• Metzeler MC360
• BMW Connectivity (video)
• Yamaha T7 teaser videos
• Barkbusters hand protection for 2017 KTM Super Adventure
• Ridden: Yamaha T7 prototype!
• Abhijit Rao on his Royal Enfield Himalayan (video)
• Time running out for early-bird entries to western Congregation!
• Yamaha T4 Limited Edition adventure bike
• For the Triumph Tiger 800 fans (video)
• 18,000 Reasons Why – MY18 DR-Z400E on sale now
• The first Dakar: 1979 (video)
• A message from Green Valley Farm…
• World On Wheels – Postcards from the Edge
• Reviewed: Schuberth E1
• REV’IT! Offtrack Jacket
• Andy Strapz AA Bagz

Considered by most to be the ultimate bike challenge, the Dakar Rally remains the stuff of daydreams for most. But for a very tiny group, it’s an experience that takes over their lives. Craig Tarlington gives some insight into what it’s like to do Dakar, and do it the hard way: as a privateer.

Words: Craig Tarlington. Images: WRT and maindruphoto.com