Now, you need to do the Utah 1000 circle ride. Ogden to Nevada on the transcontinental railroad. South to St. George along the Nevada border, east to Monticello, passing Lake Powell on the way. North to Moab, then onto Vernal along the Colorado border. To Evanston Wyoming thru the Uintah mountains, onto Bear Lake, then return to Ogden. See every landscape that Utah has to show you.
A fixed up early 1990's Suzuki DR350 is the ideal bike for this. these bikes are ridiculously big. Epic for highway usage but worthless in any off-road Moto conditions, and face it your'e going to want to Moto.
Looks great! Rode WABDR 3 years ago on an XR650R, our own Oregon version (V-Strom didn't work out so well for me), and doing UTBDR in 2014 on a Husqvarna TR650.
First time I saw this video it was brand new. 8 years later I’ve seen it at least a dozen times and I head out on the UTBDR for my 3rd time tomorrow. Great route.
I guess I'm going to have to buy some klim gear for this trip.Also will need to find a box the size of an old 27"rca xl 100 television for my rear rack
@halfthrottle They are, compared to a dirt bike. But they can carry what you need for camping and stuff. They're more capable than you'd think (although nowhere near what you can do on a 250), but you really don't want to dump one. Because you have to lift it up! My Husky 310 weighs about 245lbs wet. My F800GS outfitted for trips like this, but not loaded up with gear weighs about 475lbs. So about twice as heavy. And the KTM990, Super Tenere and R1200GS/GSA are heavier than the F800GS.
Looks like it would be a fun ride on a plated dirt bike, (something in the sub 300 lb range would be good). Why did everyone on this trip choose such heavy bikes?
Great fun. Rode it twice and certainly enjoyed the routes. For future vids, it’s not necessary to stage the entire group bunched up all standing on pegs like some Touratech catalog. 😏 You get my drift. It’s fine to show it how it really is. Thanks.
I have been waiting for this post since I heard you guys were going to do the route. I plan on doing this route in 3 to 4 years with my family in my jeep JK 4door. I have to wait until my 1 year old is a little older. I will be coming from Maryland, so it will be a great trip. Been to Moab, but really want ot see the entire state. Thanks guys for laying out the route. Q: what is the distance to gas stations as I can only go about 200 miles with a full tank.
What month of the year was this run? We're doing COBDR this year, but UTBDR in 2019. We're in Tacomas/Jeeps rather than bikes and I love the muddiness of the trip in this video and would like to match it with our trip time.
Most of the BDR routes can be driven in a 4x4. There may be short sections that will need to be avoided but for the most part they are accessible to vehicles.
excuse me for being a noob here. but why would you want to take those big bikes on trips like this? i would think you want a lighter biker some 650 at most.
great video, but like everyone else has mentioned. wrong weapon for the job...a lot of tippy toe'in going on, would have just had more fun tearing through some of that stuff on a smaller bike
I have the same question. You can have so much fun by riding small bikes. They are lighter, consume less fuel, easy to ride... Sometimes it is much more fun if your small bike does not produce enough torque :) (650 cc bike would produce enough torque most of time, why do you need 1200cc?) I am also noob here, I think the reason maybe peer pressure or show of strength. There is also common sense that best riders ride large capacity motorcycles.
Now, you need to do the Utah 1000 circle ride. Ogden to Nevada on the transcontinental railroad. South to St. George along the Nevada border, east to Monticello, passing Lake Powell on the way. North to Moab, then onto Vernal along the Colorado border. To Evanston Wyoming thru the Uintah mountains, onto Bear Lake, then return to Ogden. See every landscape that Utah has to show you.
A fixed up early 1990's Suzuki DR350 is the ideal bike for this. these bikes are ridiculously big. Epic for highway usage but worthless in any off-road Moto conditions, and face it your'e going to want to Moto.
Bought the map today. Looking forward to riding the entire western states via the backcountry before we pave it all over. Thanks for doing this guys!
Nice footage. Great views, and good times.
Looks great! Rode WABDR 3 years ago on an XR650R, our own Oregon version (V-Strom didn't work out so well for me), and doing UTBDR in 2014 on a Husqvarna TR650.
First time I saw this video it was brand new. 8 years later I’ve seen it at least a dozen times and I head out on the UTBDR for my 3rd time tomorrow. Great route.
Can't wait to ride Utah again. This video is amazing motivation to get back there.
Awesome video! Well done! I live in NM and ride my GS here a lot and also in CO. Will be doing the COBDR in 3 months and am itching to do the UTBDR.
I LOVE THIS VIDEO! Ride Safe & Ride Strong!
Excellent
Wonderful video guys!
Beautiful!
I guess I'm going to have to buy some klim gear for this trip.Also will need to find a box the size of an old 27"rca xl 100 television for my rear rack
Tim Hall you butt hurt being broke?
Great video ;) - but who chose the dramatic music?
@halfthrottle They are, compared to a dirt bike. But they can carry what you need for camping and stuff. They're more capable than you'd think (although nowhere near what you can do on a 250), but you really don't want to dump one. Because you have to lift it up!
My Husky 310 weighs about 245lbs wet. My F800GS outfitted for trips like this, but not loaded up with gear weighs about 475lbs. So about twice as heavy. And the KTM990, Super Tenere and R1200GS/GSA are heavier than the F800GS.
Great Video......Thanks!
Some friends are planning on doing this in our 4x4 vehicles.
Looks like it would be a fun ride on a plated dirt bike, (something in the sub 300 lb range would be good). Why did everyone on this trip choose such heavy bikes?
I wonder as well.
Great fun. Rode it twice and certainly enjoyed the routes.
For future vids, it’s not necessary to stage the entire group bunched up all standing on pegs like some Touratech catalog. 😏 You get my drift. It’s fine to show it how it really is.
Thanks.
I agree. Feels like a BMW KTM party. There are many other bikes and riders who have done and can do BDR’s.
Just fantastic, why say more??
I have been waiting for this post since I heard you guys were going to do the route. I plan on doing this route in 3 to 4 years with my family in my jeep JK 4door. I have to wait until my 1 year old is a little older. I will be coming from Maryland, so it will be a great trip. Been to Moab, but really want ot see the entire state. Thanks guys for laying out the route. Q: what is the distance to gas stations as I can only go about 200 miles with a full tank.
In the beginning of the video. What music is that? I keep hearing it in movies and shows, but can't figure who composed it. Anyone?
What dirt bike is going to carry all the gear they have?
When is the best time to ride the Utah BDR? Best time to avoid rain and mud? thx
It depends on the year but late Aug -early Sept is usually the best time to ride the UTBDR. If you don't mind riding in heat July is also great.
What month of the year was this run? We're doing COBDR this year, but UTBDR in 2019. We're in Tacomas/Jeeps rather than bikes and I love the muddiness of the trip in this video and would like to match it with our trip time.
Nice video, love the edditing.
Is the utbdr only for motorcycles? Most of these road look alright for trucks
Most of the BDR routes can be driven in a 4x4. There may be short sections that will need to be avoided but for the most part they are accessible to vehicles.
excuse me for being a noob here. but why would you want to take those big bikes on trips like this?
i would think you want a lighter biker some 650 at most.
Is this film available for purchase or rental on any video streaming services?
how do you think a dl650 VStrom would do in the same environment.?
Sorry guys, what kind of camcoreder have you used to tape this report?
Thanks for reply Mira from Czech Republic
Yup
Great video. INSPIRING. Mix up the bikes a bit.
what's the first song? It's a good choice =D
great video, but like everyone else has mentioned. wrong weapon for the job...a lot of tippy toe'in going on, would have just had more fun tearing through some of that stuff on a smaller bike
Those bike look sooooo heavy.
i want this.
In Sekunde 30, Schnitt, because fall in wather, uhhh much dirt
DR 650 XR650 KTM 690
@mnbme Yeah I've had to lift my 1200GS many times. Check my channel I post a lot of videos about my adventures on my KLR650 and 1200GS.
Goose Bumps!!!!
I have the same question. You can have so much fun by riding small bikes. They are lighter, consume less fuel, easy to ride... Sometimes it is much more fun if your small bike does not produce enough torque :) (650 cc bike would produce enough torque most of time, why do you need 1200cc?)
I am also noob here, I think the reason maybe peer pressure or show of strength. There is also common sense that best riders ride large capacity motorcycles.
any one else feel like its a big fucking commercial for klim
Hi John... In 2011, Touratech sold Klim exclusively. These days we try to put riders in our Companero World 2 riding suits. They're killer!
Saving my pennies for this one
I would feel more on my $2700 Suzuki DR650 than one of these huge beasts.
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