KTM motorcycles engines are often associated with, besides of mechanical failures and quality issues, (excessive) engine heat issues. But is the heat and heat dissipation really an issue? Something that you should worry about? A potential dealbreaker? Earlier KTM motorcycles and heat There are a lot of opinions. Youtubers, bloggers, social media posters, all competing…read more>>
MC related, miscellaneous
16 000 kilometers on a KTM 890 Adventure – review
Soon it’s time for the 16 000 kilometers service. Next week to be precise. Thought to sum up impressions, this far in my ownership. The short version is, I’m as happy and satisfied as I was at 10 000 kilometers. It works, and it delivers, pleasure, fun, thrills, and makes riding easy, regardless of where…read more>>
Touratech RALLYE Evo, don’t try this at home!
Touratech Rallye Evo is, at first glance, and in theory, an ideal protection solution for KTM 790/890 Adventure. If you can get it mounted! I’ve tried but failed. Faced a challenge that made it too risky to continue. Over to professionals. Which is why the title “don’t try this at home”. But others might be…read more>>
10 000 kilometers on a 2023 KTM 890 Adventure
The first 10 000 kilometers went fast on the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure. April 18th I picked it up, June 30th the odo hit 10k kilometers. There’s not much to add to the 5000 kilometers review or reflections. But I’ve long since gotten used to the things I did not like in that review. One…read more>>
Luggage solution for the KTM890 Adventure
Luggage solutions exists in plenty. A choice is about preferences, compromises, and a few other important things. Weight matters, plus size and volume. My previous bike, a 2019 KTM 1290 Super Adventure, came with panniers included. On that bike the set of panniers neither felt heavy or in the way. On the 890 however, it…read more>>
5000 kilometers on a 2023 KTM 890 Adventure
5000 kilometers already done on the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure, it’s gone fast and, minus one niggle, trouble free! The niggle turned out to be an assembly issue, and not one related specifically to the bike. But more about that later. What I can say after the first 5000 kilometers is that this motorcycle, from…read more>>
2023 KTM 890 Adventure first impressions
The 2023 KTM 890 Adventure was, and still is, a much anticipated incarnation of the already well established 890 platform. Late April 2023 it was my turn to get acquainted. Those of you who have browsed this site, will already know where I come from. I did try alternatives in the category or class, last…read more>>
Continental TKC 70 Rocks review, does it rock?
Continental TKC 70 Rocks came out, think it was early 2020. A more aggressive, offroad oriented version than TKC70. I decided to try it. Prices on motorcycle tires were crazy in 2022. Especially in Norway. So much so that I had a little shock when I got the bill on the new Continental set. And…read more>>
Time for a change, time to let it go (?)
55 000 kilometers over two 7 months seasons, 65 000 kilometers since new. For a 2019 model that is a “fair bit”? Time for a change, why? Several reasons. None are related to dissatisfaction with the motorcycle. Rather mileage and second hand value. If you ride a lot, like me, I am sure the situation…read more>>
54 000 kilometers on a KTM 1290SAS (updated)
54 000 kilometers ridden since April 2021. Depending on the weather I might pass 55 000 kilometers before it’s over for this year. A 54 000 kilometers status To be quite honest, there’s not a whole lot to report. Suspension, electronics, engine, gearbox, everything has been working well. No failures, no issues, and no need…read more>>