Aprilia Tuareg has received good reviews in the worldwide adventure motorcycle community. May 16th it was my turn to get acquainted with it. When Yamaha Tenerè 700 launched I got to rest ride it pretty early. Truth be told it’s a great motorcycle. However, It lacked, and still in the later incarnation lacks, things I’ve…read more>>
MC related, miscellaneous
30 000 kilometers on a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
It took about one year to reach 30 000 kilometers on the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S. Most of those 30 000 kilometers I did last year. Early spring was cold here up north. But right before Easter the odo turned over the 30k mark, in my ownership. I bought the bike on ca 10k…read more>>
Metzeler Karoo 3, a tire surprise
Metzeler Karoo 3 have been around for a long time. I’m not quite sure for how long. Took a chance, got a pair, and was surprised! I did some research and found reviews dating back to 2015 and older. However I am not sure the 2021 model is identical to the first ones. I would…read more>>
Continental TKC 70 review, first months
Continental TKC 70 tires wasn’t a part of any plan. A change just happened on the return home from this year’s Euro-Adventure (more later). I could have made it home, back to Norway, with the Anakee Adventure tires. But the rear was very worn. Since being in Germany, where tires are cheaper, it made sense…read more>>
10000 kilometers on KTM1290 Super Adventure S
10000 kilometers on the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S very soon. It has gone fast. I attribute that to it’s comfort, and overall rideability. It didn’t start out that well. Or, it wasn’t obvious I’d ‘be sold, in the beginning. You can read about first impressions here. I’m not a typical KTM 1290 customer. Just…read more>>
Handlebar risers, controversies & (personal) results
Handlebar risers is a must for some of us. No motorcycle will fit everyone perfectly, out of the box, from the assembly line. The above is, to me at least, being a taller guy, an inescapable fact. Or, it has been so far, every time I hop on a new bike. The difference risers can…read more>>
2500 kilometers on KTM1290 Super Adventure S
2500 kilometers went quickly, or quicker than I thought. During and right after Easter we had good spring temps so I wasted no time. That did not last. Now we’re down into single digits Celsius. But with proper gear it’s not an issue, gusts or no gusts. It’s been day rides only. The longest this…read more>>
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, first impressions
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a very different beast from my previous bike. So different it’s almost like comparing apples and oranges. But compare them I will (attempt), although there are some other variables to factor in. Some variables are related to me. For those who’ve not read previous posts, here are some reasons….read more>>
Motorcycle accessories – preparations for the season
Motorcycle accessories are for many, or most riders, both a necessity and a must. Seldom a bike comes with all you need/want, new or old. Like many people I’ve been through this before. More than once. You buy a new bike, then begin to search for (all the) extras . The extras you need, the…read more>>
The 2021 season – return to a passion
The 2021 (motorcycle) season is still months away (here). Many look forward to spring. Forward to, hopefully, some normality. How normal the year of 2021 and season will be, largely depends on us, the citizens. On the nations of the world. Vaccines may help, especially if people take them. Equally, following guidelines helps, a lot….read more>>