After 30k hugely enjoyable miles on an 1250 RT I am back on a KTM again, this time an 890 Adventure
and having a whale of a time.
The RT has been such a lot more fun than a large bike should be - testament to how the designers make the pounds disappear once you are rolling.
All the same, the 70 kg weight difference [rather more than my pillion in riding kit!] is amazing when walking the bike around to park - and on sand or grass etc it has traction I have not been used to.
I am enjoying riding a bike that needs so little steering input, one of the benefits of Simon Weir (former editor of Ride magazine) advice "Weight is the enemy of biking".
Here's to more fun on on lighter bikes!
A lighter bike -KTM 890 is bliss
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A lighter bike -KTM 890 is bliss
KTM Adventure 890
And previously...
BMW R1250RT
KTM 1190 Adventure
BMW F800S
BMW R1100S
BMW K1200RS
Suzuki 1000 V-Strom
VFR800
Honda VFR750 project
And previously...
BMW R1250RT
KTM 1190 Adventure
BMW F800S
BMW R1100S
BMW K1200RS
Suzuki 1000 V-Strom
VFR800
Honda VFR750 project
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Re: A lighter bike -KTM 890 is bliss
My everyday ride is currently a DR200, it's a joy everywhere but fast roads.
And now, Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.
Suzuki DR200 Djebel.
Suzuki DR200 Djebel.
Re: A lighter bike -KTM 890 is bliss
Agreed, ditto, for so many reasons light is right? I have a late 80s air cooled 600 semi off road bike. It’s such a simple uncomplicated bike to ride. Always come home in a good mood, can just park it up, after oiling the chain, it’s all ready for next time. Over and over again. Modern bikes. Too big. Too heavy. Too many electrics. Too complex.