Hi Ted , (first post , member for almost an hour)
I rode this route this time last year on my V Strom, 4500km 9 days riding over 17 days. Really surprising how interesting it was. First thing in the morning , clear roads and the Outback air with a horizon as far as one can see- fantastic.
Woomera the old Rocket Testing Base, stayed in an Underground motel in Coober Pedy, walked the 10km around Uluru, The Olgas, Alice Springs ( stay at White Gum Motel, very motorcycle friendly) gets nippy in Alice in July, Namatjira original paintings hanging inside the Ti Tree Roadhouse, Devils Marbles, Daly Waters Pub an institution serving cold and Barramundi Burgers,Soaking in the Hot Pools of Mataranka,Kakadu National Park - Rock paintings , Crocs Tours.
So much to see and yes it's mostly a flat ride with long straights there's enough wildlife around to focus your concentration at times.
If you want to hire a bike check out www.bikeroundoz.com.au check out Special Offers Tab and see if any of the Routes and dates fit your plan as these can save you a lot of money. I own my bike and obtained a Queensland Licence ( as licence no is key to buying and selling vehicles , but thats a whole other subject involving local address and Bank Account)as I plan to take a while renting may seem expensive in short term up to 3 months but with hassles of finding Purchasing , setting up etc could well prove more economical. If your keen to buy check out Used Motorcycle For Sale - Buy and Sell Motorcycles Australia - bikesales.com.au . Need Australian Ph no to enter to get owners address from site.
Hope this helps .