forkie Posted September 23, 2015 Share I have had my 800GS for 6 months now and it still amazes me at how capable and fun it is. If you want a small do anything anywhere bike they are hard to beat. The KTMs are awesome but more focused to specific thing. the beemer is an absolute all-rounder. I was joking with my mate the other day who is a big KTM fan. He said he wishes he could have a 300, a 690 and a 1190 adventure. I told him it would be cheaper to just get the 800GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted September 23, 2015 Share ..but who cares how much it costs?!http://i2.wp.com/riderzone.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ktm-390-adventure-8985.jpg I'd LUUUURVE one of these. I like that it's small and light, but with just enough poke (probably). Cheap on fuel, and can go anywhere. I'd ride one from here to Canada. In any direction. (Deon), Warthog whisperer and Lexx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 23, 2015 Share Honda? There can be only one. 1985-90 CR 1990.jpgI want one of those DESPERATELY. Pity they're $$$ now. And I'd be divorced. Meh, may be worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shova1 Posted September 23, 2015 Share I have had my 800GS for 6 months now and it still amazes me at how capable and fun it is. If you want a small do anything anywhere bike they are hard to beat. The KTMs are awesome but more focused to specific thing. the beemer is an absolute all-rounder. I was joking with my mate the other day who is a big KTM fan. He said he wishes he could have a 300, a 690 and a 1190 adventure. I told him it would be cheaper to just get the 800GS I have to agree, it's a lot of fun. It cruises quite comfortably on the free-way & is pretty amazing off road. As an all rounder, it's hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted September 23, 2015 Share I'd LUUUURVE one of these. I like that it's small and light, but with just enough poke (probably). Cheap on fuel, and can go anywhere. I'd ride one from here to Canada. In any direction.390 is plenty poke.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted September 23, 2015 Share We an internal joke at Yamaha - KTM= Kick Twenty Minutes, Keep Throwing Money, Kill the Marriage. Jokes aside though, these days they are all good - I would cross the 650 X-Challenge off the list though - we tested one of those quite extensively and we felt it was more in the KLR/DR/XT660R Category and not a proper Adventure bike. XT660Z is a great bike, but for real Adventure riding stuff, the KTM is probably your best bet. Thanks! BTW, popped in at Yamaha PE this afternoon to say howzit only to find out from Eugene you don't work there! Will join you guys for an out ride some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted September 23, 2015 Share I'd LUUUURVE one of these. I like that it's small and light, but with just enough poke (probably). Cheap on fuel, and can go anywhere. I'd ride one from here to Canada. In any direction.I want one. I will def pre-order one as soon as i know when it will be released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted September 24, 2015 Share I owned 1990 Honda Xr 200, Xr 500 Re, 1981 Yamaha Xt 500, 1990 Suzuki Katana 650 shaft, Bmw F 650 Gs, Bmw 1150 Gs, Kawasaki Kle500 and I rode a Ktm 640 of a friend of mine for a few 100km's on tar and gravel. Ktm was very nice on gravel/off-road but it was absolute rubbish in my opinion on the tar with the vibration. Apparently the vibration problem is a trademark on the 640's? Must say the older 1150 Bmw is a very nice bike. I watched "The bike show" on Dstv where they tested the new Ktm 1090? and the tests where very good, they enjoyed him even more than the Ktm 1190 (thats the on-off dually bikes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted September 28, 2015 Share Thanks! BTW, popped in at Yamaha PE this afternoon to say howzit only to find out from Eugene you don't work there! Will join you guys for an out ride some timeI was the Product Manager at Yamaha SA up to 2011 when after the big Bidvest takeover there was a general "clean-out" of McCarthy Men to be replaced by Bidvest Men. I wasn't prepared to agree to sell direct from the World of Yamaha in Woodmead bypassing the Dealer Network, so I left before things turned nasty..... Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Wannabe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted September 28, 2015 Share As jy jou bike nuus in afrikaans soek : www.myfiets.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted October 16, 2015 Share A new Yamaha DT anyone???? http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/10/article/yamaha-unveils-dt-07-flat-track-concept/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 16, 2015 Share A new Yamaha DT anyone???? http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/10/article/yamaha-unveils-dt-07-flat-track-concept/Thanks - but no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted October 16, 2015 Share A new Yamaha DT anyone???? http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/10/article/yamaha-unveils-dt-07-flat-track-concept/ I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted October 16, 2015 Share My new and old bikes Coffee Shoppin nathrix and Grebel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieKnuckles Posted October 16, 2015 Share I realise this is not the classifieds, so sorry BUT I am leaving SA next week and still have this laying around - anyone interested?Sparx Che' Guevara edition helmet - size (M).Is in good condition still.Comes with a spare tinted visor that's never been used and I'll throw in a pair of Karl Wolf (L) gloves, used but in good to fair condition.All = R750PM or call me on my mobile if interested. 0728520068 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spokey Posted October 16, 2015 Share My new and old bikes IMG_4843.JPG Coffee Shoppin IMG_4972.JPGMore pics of that RVF please! I like that a lot. nathrix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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