Is motorcycling allowed?

[Spokey]

13 hours ago, Hairy said:

"The 660 will make you smile on gravel roads; with the 950 it will be between maniacal laughter and abject terror; everywhere. "

 

So a few weeks back I tried out a Honda 450 something or other race bike, my first time on a dirt bike, on a dirt and rocky road section. First loop I thought I was going to die, second and third loop the dude selling the bike on behalf of his client (Dude is also a skills coach) told me to shift forward, elbows out and this made a huge difference ... to the point I was I was moving through the gears and could feel the rear moving around behind me. 

I was POOP scared on the bike, yet thrilled at the same time.

About 4 hours after I got home I was still on an adrenaline high.

Guess the 950'S has just come out on top of the leader board.

 

This……..go Nike…..just do it!

Hairy, your post above re the comparison of the two bikes.

Of interest

My KLR weighs 194 Kgs dry, the KTM 1190 is 217 dry ( big girl yes) both 23 l fuel.

power is 42 hp vs 150 or 100 in dirt mode. The KTM belies its weight in the dirt but I am no Chris Birch and I do not treat it like an enduro bike. That 950 would be superior in the dirt.

The big KTM is my go to bike. It puts a smile on the face on every ride, it can bimble along at low revs with a soft growl from the engine or above 6000 it howls…….

Edited June 5, 2024 by Spokey
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[i24]

23 hours ago, WaynejG said:

If we all bought bikes with our heads, we would all be on the same type and sensible bike.

Sometimes it is better to buy with the heart 😆

It comes down to, do you want to:

• go fast on a slow bike
• go slow on a fast bike
• or dream of going fast on a fast bike (occasionally)

These days I only get to ride occasionally, on a slowish bike, but it still brings a smile to my face.

[Rich Stan]

I am in the market for an Adventure bike, looking at the Tiger 1200 Rally Pro and Honda Africa Twin 1100.

 

Does anyone have an input/ pros or cons on the above or any other options to add into the mix.

 

Wanting the bike to do a few weekend trips along the roads less travelled like ET, Lesotho etc

[IceCreamMan]

Michael Dunlop leading. Going to create history here. 

[IceCreamMan]

31 minutes ago, Rich Stan said:

I am in the market for an Adventure bike, looking at the Tiger 1200 Rally Pro and Honda Africa Twin 1100.

 

Does anyone have an input/ pros or cons on the above or any other options to add into the mix.

 

Wanting the bike to do a few weekend trips along the roads less travelled like ET, Lesotho etc

Both great bikes, both well capable. Can’t go wrong with either really. 
 

personal preference would be the Honda. But no real science in that decision 

[IceCreamMan]

Dunlop creates history. What a super man. 
 

Met him in the beer queue at IOM in 2022. Quite unassuming dude. I offered to buy him a beer. He declined my offer as he was buying for his crew. 

Edited June 5, 2024 by IceCreamMan

[Hairy]

 

[RocknRolla]

On 4/25/2024 at 12:20 PM, Steady Spin said:

Any chance you have a GPX to share? 

Sorry, been offline for a long while. I have the KML file below. You should be able to import this into basecamp. Alternatively there is surely an online converter.

I have a bit of a craft brewery route int he back of my head. Basically following this route in reverse.

Breweries to include:

Brauhaus Africa

Mogallywood

Ale House (to have some pizza here as well)

 

Gp NW 2-28 14_31_24.kml

[Steady Spin]

On 6/5/2024 at 12:39 PM, Rich Stan said:

I am in the market for an Adventure bike, looking at the Tiger 1200 Rally Pro and Honda Africa Twin 1100.

 

Does anyone have an input/ pros or cons on the above or any other options to add into the mix.

 

Wanting the bike to do a few weekend trips along the roads less travelled like ET, Lesotho etc

Have you considered the BMW F900GS? 

Otherwise the Africa Twin takes it for me. Better dealer support than Triumph and it looks better. 

[Rich Stan]

35 minutes ago, Steady Spin said:

Have you considered the BMW F900GS? 

Otherwise the Africa Twin takes it for me. Better dealer support than Triumph and it looks better. 

No haven't looked at F900GS, will check it out.

 

The draw for the triumph is the triple motor, like something with a bit of character

[Steady Spin]

I think you only have 4 dealerships in the entire South Africa for Triumph. 

[Rich Stan]

53 minutes ago, Steady Spin said:

I think you only have 4 dealerships in the entire South Africa for Triumph. 

Yes, always a draw back. I am in Sandton, so not far from that dealership.

 

Also had an Aprilia with a total of zero dealerships, so know the challenges of more niche brands

 

Have read some reports saying the Africa Twin is a bit tame and can be a boring ride. Guess only a test ride will prove if thats true

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[Hairy]

1 hour ago, Rich Stan said:

Yes, always a draw back. I am in Sandton, so not far from that dealership.

 

Also had an Aprilia with a total of zero dealerships, so know the challenges of more niche brands

 

Have read some reports saying the Africa Twin is a bit tame and can be a boring ride. Guess only a test ride will prove if thats true

How about a little Desert X

 

JUST LISTEN TO HER ..........

 

 

[WaynejG]

4 hours ago, Steady Spin said:

I think you only have 4 dealerships in the entire South Africa for Triumph. 

Dealerships for me are only a issue if buying new.

[Rich Stan]

16 hours ago, Hairy said:

How about a little Desert X

 

JUST LISTEN TO HER ..........

 

 

This could be an interesting option, never seen one in the flesh.

 

Can't beat the sound on a Ducati

[Steady Spin]

13 hours ago, WaynejG said:

Dealerships for me are only a issue if buying new.

Fair point. 
That sounds like a me problem then