Tire Changing!Grant demystifies the black art of Tire Changing and Repair to help you STAY on the road! Start here! Too many options? Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more. I am Francois and I’ve loved anything with wheels since I can remember. Why they can't get the range meter right is a mystery, coz BMW seem to have perfected it years ago. Achievable Dream The definitive guide to planning your motorcycle adventure! I’ve looked around and I suspect that when KTM rejected Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman’s proposal to ride 19 000 miles around the world on two KTMs in 2004 may have played a role. I'm going to try Michelin PR4s on it next to see if it's just a tyres issue. "I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. My solution was to buy an extended service contract/warranty from the dealer. And on the (immediate) sensible commute alternatives - why consider a bike at all when more comfy and often quicker alternatives exist. HU Meetings are NOT like your typical bike rally! BMW, incidentally, came in 11th place. Become a Contributing Member here. Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." I am interested, too. Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes! Ladies on the Loose! Recommended. These intrepid women share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure. Carefully selecting circuits is a must though: Brands Hatch Indy, Cadwell and Mallory Park – Yes. The bike is unique and has its own story... Get your Horizons Unlimited business card! We kept the 690 in our long-term fleet to see if we could address these issues. "Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. With other brands, like KTM, the opinions are more varied. After all this time with it, I still don’t think it’s a particularly good-looking bike. You can read more about his travels on this KTM blog. For highway, I would re-gear it higher. It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps! This Duke sounds like permanent fun rather than fading as day-to-day realities grind on. You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. The KTM 690 Enduro R's 67-horsepower single is buzzy, its seat is rock-hard and its 3.2-gallon tank limits range. "It has me all fired up to go out on my own adventure!" Read what they have to … How has KTM fared in the ultimate test of motorcycle reliability? I also got the got the Track Pack added (which gives it riding modes) and added LED indicators, a tail tidy and a tank protector. Presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of 'Lois on the Loose', and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles.'. There's a mile wide chicken strip on both sides of the front Metzeler - it just feels like it's going to wash out on me the moment I give it any kind of lean, which is annoying to say the least - and I can't figure out how to fix it. I am not sure where exactly my own doubts started, but it is almost common knowledge in the same way that Land Rovers are known to be unreliable. How should you care for your motorcycle chain for it to be as reliable as possible? Greg, Australia Ever since I rode a KTM 950 Adventure S in the Tankwa Karoo in South Africa I was in love with orange. It’s punchy and playful, and demands your attention because it needs to be ridden how it wants to be ridden, otherwise it’ll protest at slow speed or be reluctant to give you what you want. The survey has also found that KTM’s dirt bike reliability is similar to the top Japanese brands. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB. People who want to meet travellers - yes that's YOU - and can provide local assistance, and may be your new best friends! New Duke 690 is looking good, but I am scared about reliability and longevity of the engine. Thomas, Germany. I can’t help but wonder whether KTMs are maybe also getting abused more than other brands, just because they louder and more fun to ride hard. "Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" It took us 90 days to cover the 15 500 km. Unlike the GS however, it runs totally dry of petrol at 139 miles at this speed. This site also participates in other affiliate programs and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. It is important to note that owners that experience problems are more likely to write about it. Informative and entertaining DVDs to help get you on the road! Winning the race, requires reliability over thousands of miles while pushing the bikes to their limits in the scorching temperatures of the desert. And crossing borders, war zones or oceans! I can't ride my 2-stroke in my yard, as the neighbors would certainly complain. I really liked the motor, gave me much brappiness, but the ergos just didn't work for me.I like the idea of the big thumper. Fuck my life. Find HU Event COVID-19 status updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread. Bike-less for a month now. With KTM this is a valid concern, IMO. Submit your amazing photos of your trip and win fabulous prizes! According to owners, parts are readily available and most owners are satisfied with their KTM experience. In the documentary they mentioned that KTM probably said no because they were afraid the bikes won’t make it. The star of the show is undoubtedly the torquey 690cc single-cylinder engine. But listening to stories of unreliable bikes and constant repairs, also got me worried about reliability. As a bike for unadulterated fun, it’s the dog’s danglies. We've run out of cool slogans for the HU T-shirts, so we're holding another slogan contest. Covering close to 4 900 miles and crossing some of the most challenging terrain, it is not easy on riders or their bikes. Help keep your favorite website going and get additional HUBB privileges! See the trailer here! Add yourself to the Updates List for each event! And talk to as many current KTM owners as you can. Tips & opinions from over 150 travellers! What better testimony about the reliability of an adventure bike do you want than real-life accounts of actual people riding their KTMs around the world. I put a comfy gel seat on it, screen, and air flow lip thing, as well as handguards, and it turns out it's good to blast along the motorway for 139 miles at 95mph average all the way - about as comfy and almost as wind-free as a GS in fact (I've owned 5). Check out what he has to say about adventure bikes HERE. Owners' reviews for the KTM 690 DUKE (2016 - on) 10 owners have reviewed their KTM 690 DUKE (2016 - on) and rated it in a number of areas.