Motorcycle related posts

Here you’ll find motorcycle related posts, experiences with motorcycles, gear, gadgets and accessories. Tire (or tyre) related posts have been moved here. For rides & adventures, see this page


2023 KTM 890 Adventure where it belongs

25000 kilometers on a KTM 890 Adventure – review

25000 kilometers I did on the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure. The bike is no longer in my possession, but that's not because of issues or ...
Windscreen spoiler on a Puig sports screen

Windscreen spoilers, problem solvers or problem makers?

Windscreen spoilers can at best be one answer to windscreen buffeting and/or wind noise problems. One of many potential solutions. Some would or might say ...
KTM camshaft issues: not on the 2019 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S!

KTM cam issues, lack of customer care?

KTM cam issues have been "all over the internet" of late. Far too many cases to be a coincidence? Well I'm not one of the ...
BMW 1250 GS (2022) in Switzerland

BMW 1250 GS, first 10k kilometers (updated)

The BMW 1250 GS, bought used early June this year (a 2022 model) has done its first 10k (10 000) kilometers in my ownership.  Mentioned ...
Farewell to the 2023 KTM 890

Sudden changes – a new motorcycle (updated)

Sudden changes happens. Those who've read some posts here knows that "Sudden Changes" could be my middle names! So yeah, Four years since and some ...
Motorcycle riding: At Edelweissspitze, Austria

Motorcycle riding and adventures

Motorcycle riding and adventures is a great way to explore, whether near or far. A bit hard to explain to those who've not tried! This ...
2024 motorcycle season: 2023 KTM 890 adventure March 2024

2024 motorcycle season, an early start

The 2024 motorcycle season got off to an early start. But in true Norwegian (fake spring) fashion, temporarily ended the day after. Yeah, March 22nd ...
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 ...