Motorcycle related posts

Here you’ll find a chronological overview of motorcycle related posts. Like experiences regarding bikes, gears & gadgets, tyres (tires), and so forth.  For rides & adventures, see this page


Tomtom Rider 550 with motorcycle mounting kit

Tomtom Rider 550 GPS review, after 3 seasons

Tomtom Rider 550 was not a planned GPS purchase. But as many times before I ended up choosing something new, because of circumstances. Before I ...
KTM Motorcycles: escaping heat riding up a mountain above Locarno, Switzerland

KTM motorcycles and engine heat, a problem?

KTM motorcycles and KTM engines are often associated with engine heat issues, in addition to mechanical problems and quality questions.  But is the heat and ...
16 000 kilometers or close, out in the woods

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 ...
Touratech RALLYE Evo mount

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 ...
10.000 kilometers on a 2023 KTM 890 Adventure

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 ...
Luggage: Rhinowalk bags on KTM890 Adventure

Luggage solution for the KTM 890 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 ...
5000 kilometers done: the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure by a lake

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 ...
2023 KTM 890 Adventure

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 ...
Continental TKC 70 Rocks

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 ...
Time for a change: Riding in the mountains of Norway

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 ...