True - but dealer back-up and support is also a consideration - especially if - like me - you have 2 left hands and 10 thumbs. Peace of mind and the BMW on call makes a trip less stressful.
My experience - Can do 140 on a good day, but comfortable at 100 - 110. Handelbars are soft - my son fell and bent them in the braking exercise at Country Trax. Trying to Source alternatives. Nice and light off road - did Baviaans on mine. The newest models - ABS not switchable - so look for a...
I went down yesterday and back up today. A few river crossings with some tricky rocks. The road has already started washing away with the rain today - and some clay type mud. Not recommended for a newbie. Down time was apporx 2 hours, took 2.5 hours coming back up.
I am selling this dual set as I have upgraded to Cardo. I have used this set for around 4 years - so not like new, but I do have the box and other goodies for them. The 1 unit works 100%, the 2nd, the microphone sometimes does not work. It could be fixable with a new harness. New price is...
Your day 1 is quite a distance and day 2 short. Maybe stay in Oudtshoorn the 1st night then to Kareedouw - makes the distances a bit more even and manageable. The Baviaans itself is in a rough condition and will take at least 4 hours - maybe even longer depending on your skills.