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Tag Archives: KTM
Tale of Two Dual-Sports
“A race bike with a plate a dual-sport does not make.” The American moto media has applied the label “Dual-Sport” to motorcycles like the Tenere 700 the same as it describes the CRF450RL. A club of baggers bros can ride … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Adventure, Dirt Bike, Dual-Sport, Enduro, Harescramble, Honda, Kentucky, KTM, Motorcycle, Yamaha
7 Comments
Fixing KTM: Rebranding Pierer Mobility Group
At this point I assume everyone in the ADV space has heard the news, Pierer Mobility Group, KTM’s parent company, is struggling. There are a number of factors at play here, economic compression, growing inventory, questionable camshaft reliability, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged economics, GasGas, Husqvarna, KTM, Motorcycles, Pierer Mobility Group
20 Comments
What is the Dakar Rally?
It’s winter in Ohio, and for many of us, that means the beginning stages of Parked Motorcycle Syndrome. Fortunately, the New Year opens with another edition of the Dakar Rally. For 2024, the Dakar rally will be a 14 day, … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged dakar, dakar rally, GasGas, Honda Racing Corporation, HRC Honda, Husqvarna, KTM, Monster Energy, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Racing, Motorcycle Rally, paris to dakar, Racing, rally, rally raid
3 Comments
Two Strokes Versus Four: Confessions of a Woods Racer
After riding and racing a Husky two-stroke enduro for two years, I sold a bike despite my passion for two-stroke engines. Why would I do such a thing? But first, a woods rider’s perspective on an age old debate. Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Cross-Country Racing, Dirt Bike, Enuro, Four-stroke, Husky 250, Husqvarna, KTM, KTM 350, motocross, Motorcycle, Racing, Two-stroke
12 Comments
What’s a Dual-Sport Motorcycle? Part 2
In the previous edition of “What is a Dual-Sport Motorcycle?”, I outlined some ground rules and essentially drew a circle around the bikes I feel fit squarely in the segment. While talking to motorcyclists that are considering the purchase of a new dual-sport, I find that many are still unfamiliar with the breadth of models available, moreover the divide in both cost and capability between the bikes at both extremes of the range.
With that in mind, I want to describe the various sub-categories of dual-sport motorcycles in more detail. I also want to highlight some of the models available from rarer brands. If you have the patience, I’m gonna take a deep dive into the specifications of various models. Lastly, I think there’s a demand for a motorcycle squarely in the middle of the segment that I don’t think currently exists from any of the manufacturers. Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Adventure, AJP Motorcycles, Beta Motorcycles, Dual-Sport, Enduro, Honda Motorcycles, Kawasaki, KTM, Motorcycle, Street and trail, Suzuki Motorcycles, SWM Motorcycles
2 Comments
What’s Your All-Time Favorite Bike and Why ?
I ran into a couple of friends at the local BMW dealer the other day (they’re kind of a big deal). We started talking shop when Liz hits me with “What’s your all-time favorite bike and why?” Me, a guy … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes, Opinion
Tagged Honda CRF250L, KTM, KTM 790 Adventure, Moto Guzzi, Moto Guzzi V85TT, Motorcycle, Triumph Motorcycles, Triumph Scrambler, Yamaha FZ-07
11 Comments
Orange Fever
Breakfast was being served at home as I started talking to my fantabulous wife about what was going on regarding the bikes in the garage. “I am so bored of this conversation.” She says. “Every time you want a new … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Ducati, Ducati Hypermotard, Ducati Multistrada, KTM, KTM 1190 Adventure R, KTM 1290 Adventure, Multistrada 950
3 Comments
Progressive International Motorcycle Show, Chicago: KTM, Highlights from Team Orange
Like Ducati, I can’t help but feel like KTM runs some sort of unicorn factory. What do I mean, unicorn factory? Take the 1290 Super Adventure for instance, the 1301 cc engine makes 160 HP, while the bike weighs 505 … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Adventure, Adventure Bike, Chicago, International Motorcycle Show, KTM, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Events
9 Comments
Random Blurbs: If it costs more it has to be better right?
It’s a given that I cruise a lot of motorcycle related media from day to day. I recently noticed on the Motorcyclist Online Facebook page that they had posted “Motorcycle of the Year” (MOTY) awards for various classes. Apparently I … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged 1200 GS, 1200 RT, 1290 Super Adventure, 800 GS, BMW Motorrad, Cycle World, Ducati, KTM, Motorcycle, Motorcyclist Online, Multistrada
7 Comments
Cleveland IMS: Unsung Heroes
There is a lot going on at the IMS every year. Working my way through the crowds that weekend I was left with the feeling of “same old, same old” but after writing the last few blog entries I realize … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged 1290 Super Adventure, 690 Duke, Can-Am, Chief, Cross Country, Gunner, Harley Davidson, Honda, Indian, KTM, LiveWire, Motorcycle, Scout, Speedmaster, Sportster, Spyder, Suzuki, Triumph, True Adventure, V-rod, V-strom, Vegas 8-Ball, Victory
2 Comments
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