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Season is over: the weather forecast late November 2025

Season is over, for motorcycle riding

The season for motorcycle riding in my part of Norway is definitely over. Well, unless you fancy riding with spike tires and ...
Motorcycle protection on a BMW 1200 GS Adventure

Motorcycle protection, the useful bits

Motorcycle protection can make a big difference, and allow you to continue on your journey instead of facing the end of it ...
September 26th 2025: across Norwegian mountains.

Autumn adventure that didn’t go as planned

A motorcycle autumn adventure in Norway means preparing for all sorts of weather. If a high pressure settles, it's time to pack ...
2500 kilometers: was passed in the woods

2500 kilometers review – 2024 KTM 390 Adventure

2500 kilometers passed with the 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. Not much but enough to form an opinion about the motorcycle. If you ...
Mileage: two old motorcycles (BSA 1956 & Honda Transalp 1994)

High mileage “hysteria”, is it warranted?

High mileage of a motorcycle has evolved into a form of hysteria. A (unfounded?) conviction that a bike with low mileage is ...
TKC 70 from Continental, on a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure.

TKC 70 from Continental, on a lightweight motorcycle

The TKC 70 tires from Continental came as factory standard on the 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. Think I understand why the choice.  ...
2024 KTM 390 Adventure

KTM 390 Adventure (2024), got myself one

The 2024 KTM 390 Adventure has been a sales success in Norway this year. Reason being a huge discount from the KTM ...
Metzeler Karoo 4 on BMW 1250 GS in the woods of Norway

Karoo 4 rear, first impressions on BMW 1250 GS

Metzeler Karoo 4 has been on the list of tires I'd like to test out on the BMW 1250 GS. It happened ...

 


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