Two wheels, no plan, and absolutely zero sense of self-preservation. Tim’s been on bikes since he was 16 — if it’s got an engine and two wheels, he’s on it. Jody watched him disappearing on weekend rides around Oz, having the time of his life, and thought “right, I’m not missing out on this.”
She got her bike licence, started on a BMW G 310 GS and took to it like a natural. Now she’s upgraded to a BMW F 800 GS and there’s no stopping her. Tim’s on the Ducati Multistrada V2S — because obviously he needed something Italian and dramatic.
Together they’ve hit Tasmania, the Great Ocean Road, the NSW hinterland, New Zealand’s South Island, and anywhere else the road looks interesting. No route planned, no ETA, just ride and see what happens. The craic is always good, the coffee stops are frequent, and the arguments about who’s navigating are legendary.
The Bikes
One Italian drama queen. One Bavarian workhorse. Both loaded up and ready to go.
Ducati Multistrada V2S
The Italian stallion. Black with red wheels because subtlety was never really Tim’s thing. Loaded with panniers, a tank bag, and whatever snacks Jody’s hidden in the top box. Does everything — touring, twisties, commuting, looking menacing in pub car parks.
Tim’s had bikes since he was a teenager in Northern Ireland. Started on 50cc field bikes, graduated to road bikes, and eventually ended up on a Ducati because YouTube told him to.
BMW F 800 GS
The upgrade. Jody started on a BMW G 310 GS — learned the ropes, built confidence, dropped it once in a car park (we don’t talk about that), and then decided she needed more power. The F 800 GS was the answer.
Panniers loaded, visor down, and she’s off. Keeps up with Tim on the twisties and handles the long touring days without breaking a sweat. The GS is a proper adventure bike and Jody rides it like she’s been doing this for years.
Bike History 🏍️
Every bike from the Honda MT 5 to the Multistrada V2S — click any to see more.
Honda MT 5
Honda’s 49cc two-stroke moped, produced 1979-1983. The MT5 was the go-to first bike for UK and Ireland teens — five-speed gearbox, knobbly tyres, tank stripes that made it look like a serious off-roader even though the engine was tiny. A whole generation of British and Irish riders cut their teeth on one.
Suzuki DR 125
Launched in 1982, Suzuki’s DR125 was a learner-friendly air-cooled four-stroke single in a tall, dual-sport chassis. Reliable, light and forgiving — the natural step up from a 50cc moped for 17-year-olds chasing their first proper licence. Production ran in evolving forms into the early 2000s.
Yamaha TDR 250
Built from 1988-1992, the TDR250 paired a parallel-twin 2-stroke with long-travel suspension and road rubber. Around 50hp of peaky two-stroke fury in a supermoto stance — twenty years before the supermoto genre had a name. A cult bike that’s now genuinely collectable.
Kawasaki ZX-6
Kawasaki’s middleweight sportbike of the 1990s. The 599cc inline-four ZX-6 made around 100hp — a proper sportbike at a friendly price, brilliant on twisty roads and capable of serious Autobahn speeds. The classic German-market middleweight.
Ducati ST2
Launched in 1997, the ST2 was Ducati’s first proper sport-tourer. 944cc air-cooled L-twin, upright riding position, half-fairing and integrated hard panniers. Bridged Ducati’s sporting heritage with real-world long-distance ability and paved the way for the later ST3, ST4 and eventually the Multistrada line.
Ducati Multistrada 950
Introduced in 2017, the Multistrada 950 brought genuine Ducati adventure-touring to middleweight money. 937cc Testastretta L-twin making about 113hp, sharing chassis and electronics DNA with the 1200 but at a friendlier weight and price. The platform that became the V2S Tim rides today.
Ducati Multistrada V2S
The current Ducati — Multistrada V2S, the natural evolution of the 950. 937cc Testastretta L-twin in a sharper chassis with electronics, semi-active suspension, and red wheels because subtlety remains overrated. The bike taking on every road from the Blue Mountains twisties to coast runs and long-distance touring.
BMW F 800 GS (2025)
Jody’s blue-white-red GS — the natural progression after the G 310 GS and F 650 GS. 800cc parallel-twin, full luggage setup, and the right machine for two-up tarmac runs, dirt roads, and proper adventure-touring. Sydney Harbour Bridge first rides, kitted out at AMX, and packed for Tasmania.
🗺️ Tasmania — Jody’s Birthday Trip
January–February 2026
Devonport → Penguin → Burnie → Cradle Mountain → West Coast → Hobart → Bruny Island → inland to Devonport
Spirit of Tasmania to Devonport, then a week exploring the wild west coast — Cradle Mountain, Strahan, and the Gordon River — arriving in Hobart for Jody’s birthday on February 2nd. Salamanca, Battery Point, kunanyi, then south to Port Arthur, a day trip to Bruny Island, then headed inland through the Derwent Valley back to Devonport for the Spirit home.
Cradle Mountain — Tasmania’s west coast
📸 Tasmania Photos
Random selection from the Tasmania trip — auto-shuffles, click any to zoom.
🎥 Tasmania on Video
Check out Two Wheels for ride galleries and videos — Tasmania, Great Ocean Road, Ilford, Christmas in QLD, and more. Rever routes and new ride stories coming soon.
Got a route recommendation? Say g’day — always up for a new road.