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Mate, I am not sure what planet you live on – there were plenty of disatified bikers at the 2007 safari, including some very experienced riders on VStroms, KTMs and the like. One such rider, who also happens to be an ex NZ enduro champ, expressed his disappointment at some of the sections particularly with regard big bikes. I can count at least 15 bikes, many 650s, who pulled out of the ride earlier on. The bottom line is that the advertising for the ride was aimed at the wrong end of the market and was misleading and for that they could at least have responded to our comments during the event and after. One of the Suzuki sponsors even went as far as saying he couldn't care less if no BMWs turned up at the next event as it was for Suzukis. And thats no bullshit. Heard it with my own ears.I certainly don't have 30grand to throw away on a yearly basis. And why shouldn't I want to share the back country with my wife. I am not an inexperienced rider either however don't see the point in stoking my ego on a ride like that especially when it was NOT advertised as such.Having said that the organisation of the event was very well done, the catering was excellent. The attitude sucks though !