Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Welcome to the second episode of Destination Unknown, where we review motorcycles the way they're meant to be experienced, on the open road, discovering new places.
Today, Tegan is on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Mana Black Edition and Ross is on his upgraded βadventure-eskβ Royal Enfield Meteor 350. We are on an adventure from Tractor 828, up through some dirt trails and then out to St Albans and itβs Tegan's first time ever on dirt and gravel so this is going to be interesting...
π£οΈ THE ROUTE:
β’ Start: Tractor 828, Ebenezer
β’ Stop 1: Wheelbarrow Ridge Road
β’ Stop 2: Wheelbarrow Ridge Trail
β’ Stop 3: Settlers Arms Inn, St Albans
β’ Return via Wisemans Ferry
ποΈ Himalayan Mana Black 450 SPECS:
β’ Engine: 452cc Liquid Cooled, Single cylinder
β’ Torque: 40 Nm at 5500 rpm
β’ Weight: 195 kgs
β’ Price: From $10,490 AUD Ride Away (Inc GST)
π LOCATIONS FEATURED:
Tractor 828
Colo Bra Tree - hawkesbury.org/name/bra-tree.html
Settlers Arms Inn - https://www.settlersarmsinn.com.au/
β±οΈ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Meeting Up at Tractor 828
2:15 - Start of ride
3:01 - Colo Bra Tree & Lookout point
3:57 - Start of gravel roads
8:19 - Wheelbarrow Ridge Trail (the real ride begins)
14:28 - Settlers Arms Inn, St Albans
16:15 - Wisemanβs Ferry
17:40 - Final Thoughts
19:25 - Wrap up
ποΈ Royal Enfield Australia: royalenfield.com.au/model/himalayan-450-mana-black/
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OUR GEAR:
Canon R6 Mark II
Canon 15-35mm F2.8L
Canon 50mm F1.2L
Canon 85mm F1.2
DJI Mini Pro 5
GoPro 13
Rode Wireless Pro
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Website: www.bikertorque.com.au
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Instagram: @bikertorque
Email: shop@bikertorque.com.au
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Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this Destination Unknown episode, hit that like button and let us know in the comments where we should ride next!
- Ross & Tegan
Biker Torque
Welcome to the second episode of Destination Unknown, where we review motorcycles the way they're meant to be experienced, on the open road, discovering new places.
Today, Tegan is on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Mana Black Edition and Ross is on his upgraded βadventure-eskβ Royal Enfield Meteor 350. We are on an adventure from Tractor 828, up through some dirt trails and then out to St Albans and itβs Tegan's first time ever on dirt and gravel so this is going to be interesting...
π£οΈ THE ROUTE:
β’ Start: Tractor 828, Ebenezer
β’ Stop 1: Wheelbarrow Ridge Road
β’ Stop 2: Wheelbarrow Ridge Trail
β’ Stop 3: Settlers Arms Inn, St Albans
β’ Return via Wisemans Ferry
ποΈ Himalayan Mana Black 450 SPECS:
β’ Engine: 452cc Liquid Cooled, Single cylinder
β’ Torque: 40 Nm at 5500 rpm
β’ Weight: 195 kgs
β’ Price: From $10,490 AUD Ride Away (Inc GST)
π LOCATIONS FEATURED:
Tractor 828
Colo Bra Tree - hawkesbury.org/name/bra-tree.html
Settlers Arms Inn - https://www.settlersarmsinn.com.au/
β±οΈ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Meeting Up at Tractor 828
2:15 - Start of ride
3:01 - Colo Bra Tree & Lookout point
3:57 - Start of gravel roads
8:19 - Wheelbarrow Ridge Trail (the real ride begins)
14:28 - Settlers Arms Inn, St Albans
16:15 - Wisemanβs Ferry
17:40 - Final Thoughts
19:25 - Wrap up
ποΈ Royal Enfield Australia: royalenfield.com.au/model/himalayan-450-mana-black/
π SUBSCRIBE for more Destination Unknown episodes - we're reviewing bikes the right way!
OUR GEAR:
Canon R6 Mark II
Canon 15-35mm F2.8L
Canon 50mm F1.2L
Canon 85mm F1.2
DJI Mini Pro 5
GoPro 13
Rode Wireless Pro
π± CONNECT WITH US:
Website: www.bikertorque.com.au
Facebook: facebook.com/bikertorque
Instagram: @bikertorque
Email: shop@bikertorque.com.au
#royalenfield #himalayan450 #Indian #indianscout101 #BMWmotorrad #ducati #yamaha #TECPerformance #MotorcycleMods #BikerTorque #MotorcycleReview #AustralianRiders #IndianScout101 #IndianMotorcycle #MotorcycleReview #DestinationUnknown #BikerTorque #Scout101 #MacquariePass #SouthCoast #AustralianMotorcycling #CruiserReview #MotorcycleAdventure #BikeReview #RideAustralia
Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this Destination Unknown episode, hit that like button and let us know in the comments where we should ride next!
- Ross & Tegan
Biker Torque







![The Truth About the BMW R1300RS | 9 Hour, 600km Honest Review
The Truth About the BMW R1300RS
Ive ridden the R1300GS and the R1300RT, and I reckon the R1300RS is a better bike than both of them for most riders. Heres why.
I took the BMW R1300RS on a 600km solo ride from home to Bathurst and back, picking up my iPad from the in-laws (or did I leave it there on purpose for an excuse to ride?). This gave me 9 hours in the saddle to really test this bike on everything from highways to Mount Panorama to the twisty roads around Bathurst and Central Western NSW.
ποΈ BMW R1300RS SPECS:
β’ Engine: 1300cc Boxer Twin
β’ Power: 145 HP / 108 kW
β’ Torque: 149 Nm
β’ Weight: 237kg (wet)
β’ Price: $25,500 Ride Away (Base Model)
β’ Standard: Cruise control, rider modes, pannier racks
β’ Optional: Quick shifter, radar cruise control, panniers
π ROUTE:
β’ Sydney to Bathurst (300km)
β’ Mount Panorama lap
β’ Bathurst to Crookwell via Abercrombie River
β’ Trunkey Creek back roads
β’ Taralga
β’ 600km total / 9 hours riding
β±οΈ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro: Why the RS is Better
1:15 - Coffee Stop with Dave
2:30 - Reason #1: The Looks
3:45 - Riding Through Taralga
4:20 - Reason #2: Practicality
5:40 - Mount Panorama Lap
6:50 - Reason #3: Its Sporty
8:15 - Reason #4: The Handling
9:30 - Abercrombie River Crossing
10:20 - Reason #5: The Price ($25.5K)
11:45 - What I Dont Like (Screen, Seat)
13:20 - After 600km: Final Thoughts
14:30 - Outro & R1300R Teaser
π 5 REASONS THE RS IS BETTER:
1. **Looks** - Sleek, proportioned, way better than the dropped pie GS
2. **Practicality** - Narrower, more versatile, works as your only bike
3. **Sporty** - Engaging riding position, feels like a sports bike
4. **Handling** - Corners like a dream, eggs you on to go faster
5. **Price** - $25.5K base vs $33.5K (GS) vs $43.5K (RT)
β WHAT I DONT LIKE:
β’ Manual windscreen (not electronic, doesnt do much)
β’ Seat is firm (but not terrible)
β’ BMW app is ordinary
β’ After 600km, youll feel it (but what bike wouldnt?)
π€ MY VERDICT:
For most riders, the R1300RS is the sweet spot in BMWs boxer lineup. Its sporty enough for weekend blasts, comfortable enough for touring, practical enough for commuting, and $8-18K cheaper than the alternatives. At $25.5K, its a hell of a lot of bike.
The RT is phenomenal for long-distance touring, and the GS is the adventure king, but the RS? Its the one that does everything well without breaking the bank.
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ποΈ COMING SOON:
BMW R1300R Review - I reckon it might be even better than the RS. The R series bikes are criminally underrated. Stay tuned!
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ποΈ BMW Motorrad Australia: https://www.bmw-motorrad.com.au/
β οΈ Disclaimer: This motorcycle was provided by [dealer/BMW Motorrad] for review purposes. All opinions are my own based on 600km of real-world riding.
GEAR I USE:
Canon R6 Mark II
Canon 15-35mm F2.8L
Canon 50mm F1.2L
Canon 85mm F1.2
DJI Mini Pro 5
GoPro 13
Rode Wireless Pro
π LOCATIONS FEATURED:
β’ Mount Panorama, Bathurst
β’ Taralga, NSW
β’ Crookwell, NSW
β’ Trunkey Creek
β’ Abercrombie River
β’ Central Western NSW back roads
Thanks for watching! Let me know in the comments - would you choose the RS, RT, or GS? And wheres your favorite place to ride?
- Ross
Biker Torque
P.S. - Amber reckons I left my iPad in Bathurst on purpose just to have an excuse to ride. She might be right. π The Truth About the BMW R1300RS | 9 Hour, 600km Honest Review](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nPDysBBv314/mqdefault.jpg)


