T700 v KTM 950 Adv

[Richard Simpson Mark II]

We had this issue at Frampton Mansell crossing in Gloucestershire.

If I was riding on my own, or with others, I'd always stop and call the signal box to ask if it was safe to cross.

then one day, somebody didn't

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-g ... e-29324041

the crossing got closed to us afterwards.

[dave h]

Bob, you failed to mention the T7 aesthetics-or lack of.

A good graphics set almost makes them acceptable , almost but not quite.

I thought the 790 was grim looking but the T7 makes it look like a supermodel !

The 950 was a design classic, functional in the extreme, won Dakar until the rules changed.

I like my 2004 950S better than the 990s and SE's I had. I can stand and look at it all day.

The Tenere 600s of the 80's were superb looking bikes, but would appear to be Yamaha's styling zenith.

You don't need to look at it, when you're riding it

790R, good looking?.................you need Specsavers

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im with crossrutted on this one i am a bit biased though

dave.

Let's park the bike and take a picture of it on a level crossing while standing with our back to rail traffic: staggering.

And in view of neighbouring properties and other road users: brilliant.

No wonder parts of the biking community get the reputation they do.

As someone who works in the industry, please don't do it, regardless of how well you think you know the location. If you get hit, you won't win. I know, because I've seen the aftermath and have been there to pick up the pieces. Rant over.

Well that's me told (don't tell me err t7 fan)

Dave.

[boboneleg]

We had this issue at Frampton Mansell crossing in Gloucestershire.

If I was riding on my own, or with others, I'd always stop and call the signal box to ask if it was safe to cross.

then one day, somebody didn't

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-g ... e-29324041

the crossing got closed to us afterwards.

I think it was Network Rail that made that crossing illegal to use after that tragic event Richard, I always use the other route to get onto the Daneway now.

[Richard Simpson Mark II]

We had this issue at Frampton Mansell crossing in Gloucestershire.

If I was riding on my own, or with others, I'd always stop and call the signal box to ask if it was safe to cross.

then one day, somebody didn't

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-g ... e-29324041

the crossing got closed to us afterwards.

I think it was Network Rail that made that crossing illegal to use after that tragic event Richard, I always use the other route to get onto the Daneway now.

That crossing was insanely dangerous if you didn't do as it said on the signs.

Since the motorcycle incident, there have been at least two other fatalities there: one a local land owner and the other a woman on foot.

[Crossrutted]

Bob, you failed to mention the T7 aesthetics-or lack of.

A good graphics set almost makes them acceptable , almost but not quite.

I thought the 790 was grim looking but the T7 makes it look like a supermodel !

The 950 was a design classic, functional in the extreme, won Dakar until the rules changed.

I like my 2004 950S better than the 990s and SE's I had. I can stand and look at it all day.

The Tenere 600s of the 80's were superb looking bikes, but would appear to be Yamaha's styling zenith.

You don't need to look at it, when you're riding it

790R, good looking?.................you need Specsavers

IMG_20200822_105058 (1).jpg

im with crossrutted on this one i am a bit biased though

dave.

Let's park the bike and take a picture of it on a level crossing while standing with our back to rail traffic: staggering.

And in view of neighbouring properties and other road users: brilliant.

No wonder parts of the biking community get the reputation they do.

As someone who works in the industry, please don't do it, regardless of how well you think you know the location. If you get hit, you won't win. I know, because I've seen the aftermath and have been there to pick up the pieces. Rant over.

Blimey, when I first saw that picture, I assumed he was abandoning the 790 to be crushed

Didn't realise he was going to go back for it - how dangerous...

[Wierpig]

Wish my 790 had been crushed.What a bag of shite.Bits falling off, instruments fogging up, discs warping, coolant leaks...

[johnnyboxer]

Wish my 790 had been crushed.What a bag of shite.Bits falling off, instruments fogging up, discs warping, coolant leaks...

You had a few problems then?

[Richard Simpson Mark II]

It seems very expensive compared to the other Chinese motorbikes, too.

Some of the reported faults are to do with the brakes, either locking on or flying apart.

Nice bike to ride, mind, but I don't think I could trust one.

[bikenav]

Intrigued to what Mr Tkacs conclusion will be. sure many of you will have seen this already.

[Wierpig]

Wish my 790 had been crushed.What a bag of shite.Bits falling off, instruments fogging up, discs warping, coolant leaks...

You had a few problems then?

You could say that.Great bike to ride on and off road though, so ive signed up for an 890 what could go wrong????