Should I buy a KTM950 Adventure?

**jezzaNZ** · 20th July 2008, 21:09

Yes.......I bought Ian's S model as featured in the latest Aussie TBAM mag, page 54, will go most places within reason and has plenty of grunt and all the creature comforts as you would expect in a big machine. Took it down to the Brass Monkey this year and did some fairly aggressive offroad riding no problem. Kept up with DR650's XR500's and the like.

But at the end of the day it really depends on what type of riding you do and your ability as a rider. I still have the 450 EXC in the garage should I need a little more stimulation!!!!

**terbang** · 20th July 2008, 21:18

Have ridden the 990 Adventure. A great all around package that performs really well. Its a rock solid bike. Dunno about the way it looks, bit too Germanic for me, but thats a matter of personal taste. Don´t worry about the height, my mate who has one isn´t very tall and can only get one foot on the ground. He´s got it sorted and rides it extremely well in all sorts of untidy spots.

**NordieBoy** · 20th July 2008, 22:00

Originally Posted by Ruralman

I think the big KT will be a bit like going to a trail ride on an older bike and looking in amazement at the apparent skill of guys flying past at much greater speed etc on newer machines (eg a Wr450) - you sometimes assume that it is all rider skill - WRONG
When you get a a ride on one of these machines you suddenly find that you are a far better rider than you were on your old bike!!

Oh yes.
I'd be much faster through the Maungatapu on the DR650 than the XR250.
In fact with knobblies on I'd probably be faster at a cross country as well.

**cooneyr** · 21st July 2008, 08:17

Originally Posted by jezzaNZ

Yes.......I bought Ian's S model as featured in the latest Aussie TBAM mag, page 54, will go most places within reason and has plenty of grunt and all the creature comforts as you would expect in a big machine. Took it down to the Brass Monkey this year and did some fairly aggressive offroad riding no problem. Kept up with DR650's XR500's and the like.

But at the end of the day it really depends on what type of riding you do and your ability as a rider. I still have the 450 EXC in the garage should I need a little more stimulation!!!!

Whadda ya mean when you need more stimulation. I would have though it would have been quite stimulating enough taking the beast through the snow/mud/rivers etc we did at the brass.

Cheers R

P.S. I think it was us trying to keep up with you much of the time.
P.P.S Are you sick of the Adv S yet?
P.P.P.S It really is too tall for you ya know
P.P.P.P.S

**Quasievil** · 21st July 2008, 09:14

Wait for the BMW800 GS, its out late next month at your dealers as a demo bike, sales cannot start until November (apparently)

From what I have read this will be a awesome machine capable in most areas for its intended purpose, ie a mile munching adventure tourer

RRP is around $18k (I think)

Im planning on getting one!!

**Cary** · 21st July 2008, 09:58

Originally Posted by Crisis management

Camera! I knew I forgot to pack something! Cary, you can definately go first now, this I have to record.....

Think the Tiger will surprise you.......but

I'm still scratching around for tyres so may be doing it on bald road tyres

**young1** · 21st July 2008, 10:22

Originally Posted by Cary

Think the Tiger will surprise you.......but

I'm still scratching around for tyres so may be doing it on bald road tyres

My tyres, I have a new TKC80 on the front but the rear is the standard tyre (more road orientated) hopefully that wont be too much of a problem this weekend.

Quasievil - can I book in a ride on your BMW when you get it!!!

**Cary** · 21st July 2008, 11:07

Originally Posted by young1

My tyres, I have a new TKC80 on the front but the rear is the standard tyre (more road orientated) hopefully that wont be too much of a problem this weekend.

Quasievil - can I book in a ride on your BMW when you get it!!!

Hopefully at worst i will have the same but a shop up here has promised me a TKC rear so will see if they come thru..........

**Crisis management** · 21st July 2008, 11:19

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Wait for the BMW800 GS, its out late next month at your dealers as a demo bike, sales cannot start until November (apparently)

From what I have read this will be a awesome machine capable in most areas for its intended purpose, ie a mile munching adventure tourer

RRP is around $18k (I think)

Im planning on getting one!!

Good suggestion Quasi, the reviews look ok from the couple I have read but I'm not sure about your pricing. Aussi pricing is $16750 & ORC which is nearer 20k here.
Wait & see probably....

**young1** · 21st July 2008, 11:22

Originally Posted by Cary

Hopefully at worst i will have the same but a shop up here has promised me a TKC rear so will see if they come thru..........

Now you have got me worried. However last year it was wet thru the Motu and up to the sheep station and the tyres were fine. When we rode through the forest it was not steep so my rear tyre should be okay!!

**tri boy** · 21st July 2008, 11:29

Originally Posted by Cary

Hopefully at worst i will have the same but a shop up here has promised me a TKC rear so will see if they come thru..........

If you get really stuck for a tyre mate, I got a half worn TKC 130/80/17 in the shed we could shoe the tiger with if it fits your rim.
PM me if you want to use it.

**jezzaNZ** · 21st July 2008, 14:09

P.S. I think it was us trying to keep up with you much of the time.
P.P.S Are you sick of the Adv S yet?
P.P.P.S It really is too tall for you ya know
P.P.P.P.S

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Nah not thinking of selling it until the 690 Adv arrives on the scene. Don't worry Ryan you can have fist dibbs on it if your still in the market!

Its fine to ride as long as I wear my 80's platform boots when I'm in the real tight stuff!!!! Only problem is that I cant get the silver glitter off them!!!!

How is your route planning for my ride down to the adv rally in Central in Feb 09 going?

Jez

PS has Al got those platics fixed yet?

**cooneyr** · 21st July 2008, 15:21

Originally Posted by jezzaNZ

Nah not thinking of selling it until the 690 Adv arrives on the scene. Don't worry Ryan you can have fist dibbs on it if your still in the market!

Its fine to ride as long as I wear my 80's platform boots when I'm in the real tight stuff!!!! Only problem is that I cant get the silver glitter off them!!!!

How is your route planning for my ride down to the adv rally in Central in Feb 09 going?

Jez

PS has Al got those platics fixed yet?

El needs to come home before he can fix the bike - busy boy at the moment. Wifey and I took care of it on Sunday morning for him though

Went for a tootle around inland canty to see what life was like two up on a bigger bike. She is hooked so I have even more permission (had a permission before but no still have no money) for a 950. Got to finish masters and saving at same time, then will just see what happens.

I'll sort out a route to and from Central once I get the masters finished, I should be free come September.

Cheers R

**4skins** · 22nd July 2008, 10:50

I faced a similar question to yours this time last year. 950 Adv or 990 Adv?? I bit the bullet and bought the 990 and have no regrets. Like the advertising says, they're 100% road and 100% off-road and I cannot understand why anyone would buy a pure road bike. The 990 has quite a few refinements over the 950 (the seat being a biggy) that make it worth stretching to.

Providing you're tall enough (6 ft+), have a higher than average skill level, can afford to buy the tyres and still have a lot of youthful 'hoon' element left in you, step up to the mark brother - you won't regret it.