BMW Motorrad Australia has announced details of its 2012 off-road training courses, with the highlights including a first-time visit to Western Australia and a return to Queensland.
Details are as follows:
Course dates
WA -- Kirup: October 5-6 and 7-8
NSW -- Sydney, Dargle Valley, October 19-20 and 21-22
Qld -- Conondale, Green Park, November 16-17 and 18-19
Vic -- Broadford, November 23-24 and 25-26
The courses are specifically designed for BMW GS riders of all levels. Some of the skills covered during the two-day courses are:
How to lift, balance and manoeuvre a motorcycle in awkward situations;
Slow-speed manoeuvring and control;
Correct body position/balance;
Throttle and clutch control;
Ascending and descending hills safely and confidently; and
Riding over/around obstacles.
All courses are conducted by BMW Motorrad's Authorised Training Partner, Stay Upright Pty Ltd, which is well known as one of Australia's best motorcycle training providers.
For course bookings visit