Adventure bike advice

[Mole_ZA]

The other painful factor is cost. Also something for myself, it is inevitable that I will drop the bike (probably trying to do something pretty stupid), that’s my nature, I don’t want to be hunting eBay for Ducati parts... I’d rather phone the wreck yard and have them ask me what colour my bike is so they can match something up, this is also more of a “gap” bike, think of it as taking a break from the 299km/h and open up other options like gravel roads and long distances, I’m in a way nervous I find an ADV bike I love “too” much that I never go back to superbikes.

 

[AthanC]

The superbike itch never goes away. You either love speed or dirt or both. If that is the case for you get a KLR like they have recommended on the side.

 

[Poundfoolish]

I dont know anymore....This whole story is starting to make my head hurt

 

[Mole_ZA]

This plan has crossed my mind on more than one occasion but then we open the maintenance can of worms, two bikes, two insurances ect.

 

[Poundfoolish]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvUlqUB8O2o

 

[Superflan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvUlqUB8O2o

Can I have one too

 

[iamgigglz]

Can I have one too

There's a red one for sale on Wild Dogs for R120k with 600km on the clock...

 

[Poundfoolish]

There's a red one for sale on Wild Dogs for R120k with 600km on the clock...

Also kitted out with the bigger wheels etc? if so you have my attention

 

[iamgigglz]

Also kitted out with the bigger wheels etc? if so you have my attention

Haha no. I’m willing to bet those wheels etc are worth R30k alone.

Waste of money imo. That bike’s suspension was never designed to do that kind of work and the motor+gearing is all wrong.
Rather buy the right tool for the job to start with.


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[George S]

Can I have one too

That is a heavily modified S1000XR.

But If BMW Makes this I WILL trade in my GS 1200 and get one!!

Before you take a S1000XR and Multistrada.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKHD-KhgBKA

 

[Poundfoolish]

That is a heavily modified S1000XR.

But If BMW Makes this I WILL trade in my GS 1200 and get one!!

Before you take a S1000XR and Multistrada.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKHD-KhgBKA

I agree with you.
We want an S1000GS

 

[Poundfoolish]

Anyone on this forum live in the Eastern Cape and own a KTM 990 adventure?

 

[Poundfoolish]

So I went and did this.
So far I couldnt be happier
3rd gear abit of a flick on the clutch and you can be on the back wheel all day if you want

 

[R4C3]

nice dude, good bikes that, I just struggle with their after sales service here in Cape Town. So I went for a BMW GS 1200 Adventure.
A mate of mine got so fed up with the service of KTM he gave his bike back....

 

[George S]

nice dude, good bikes that, I just struggle with their after sales service here in Cape Town. So I went for a BMW GS 1200 Adventure.
A mate of mine got so fed up with the service of KTM he gave his bike back....

Agree, doesnt matter how good the bike is, it is the after sales service that will keep the client coming back for more.

 

[George S]

So I went and did this.
So far I couldnt be happier
3rd gear abit of a flick on the clutch and you can be on the back wheel all day if you want
View attachment 11056

You Sir, Enjoy.

 

[D3TTOL]

KATOOM RIDERS UNITE!!!

 

[Flex]

So I went and did this.
So far I couldnt be happier
3rd gear abit of a flick on the clutch and you can be on the back wheel all day if you want
View attachment 11056

Nice! Safe riding!

Send us a photo of this back wheel riding!!!

 

[Poundfoolish]

nice dude, good bikes that, I just struggle with their after sales service here in Cape Town. So I went for a BMW GS 1200 Adventure.
A mate of mine got so fed up with the service of KTM he gave his bike back....

Im fortunate in that I can do most things the bike will require in its life with me.For anything else I have a good relationship with the Kawasaki dealer in town

Nice! Safe riding!

Send us a photo of this back wheel riding!!!

Ill have to see what I can do