I traded my 23 KLR Adventure for a Tuareg a couple months ago and I couldn't be happier about it. I loved the Kawi but riding this bike is a whole different experience.
My partner and I ran the Onion trail on our two up 650 CanAm 4x4 several years ago and the beauty of that canyon stays with me always! Thanks for sharing 19:06
I rode the Kokopelli solo this year from Western Colorado to Moab on my FE501. Spent a night out near Top of the World. Going down Rose Garden Hill was brutal. Glad I was not going up it. I'm 55 and often ride by myself.
I think I miss whoever the old editor was that did your WABDR stuff. The CABDR and other rides I’ve watched after a certain timeframe aren’t as good. I’m sure the filming work is similar so I can only guess it’s the editing.
You mentioned your 4Runner a few times. On other videos and posts I have seen you use a trailer hitch motorcycle carrier. It would be interesting to hear more about how you carry and what bikes you can carry on your 4Runner. It is not motorcycle review but is part of the gear many of us need to use to ride.
Did this ride solo on my T7 last year. 😬 That was an adventure! Dropped it on that switchback at 13:20, and had to wait for help to get it back upright. Some serious stuff there for a big bike.
Was in Moab 1st week in October, did Onion Creek (my fave ride in Moab next to White Rim) Kokopelli kicked my butt on a WR, good for you on the bigger bikes
Onion Creek is the coolest! I did it with four of my buddies on XRs and DRs many years ago, late May when the water was high. We would race each other to the next water crossing just to hose down anyone behind us. Utter silliness.
I have been eyeing this bike for touring with light off-road capability. Looks like you were mostly standing up but did you sit enough to speak to the seat comfort and overall ergonomics on highway?
road this trail as a part of bdr utah, but the other direction and had the most fun on my bike (Yamaha XT600) in 9 months that i traveled throughout americas (40000miles)
That would be a nice ride with a 300 L. Or not. Idk. Looks very cool there bud. I was super hot for a 660 after I got my 411 but ended up getting the 300 l. Still searching for another bike. Maybe the 790. I still have my Harley touring bike for a long haul but someday I’ll have to prob just ride a adv bike. I’m waiting to see if your KTM fails. So far so good it seems.
Yard sale at 7:17! Ha! Def want to get out into that area and ride ADV. Speed is your friend when riding off-road. I see the same situations while riding mountain bikes; people fall over from going too slow.
I would like to get an ADV bike, but I have no intention on ever going off-road. I just prefer the riding position on these bikes. Hard to find a lot of information on how they are riding on the highway. Aprilia dealership is 100 miles away which I don't care for and I still am not sold on the KTM long term reliability with the cam issue. Honda TransAlp looks good if they just come out with a color other than that awful matte finish.
@DorkintheRoad so beautiful out there. I need to make it over there. Unfortunately can't do COBDR ever. I get terrible altitude sickness. I'm descended from marsh people.
I live in Moab and ride all the time. It never gets old.
Really neat route! That Tuareg seem like a very competent bike!
It did nothing but impress me.
Thanks Ben for that awesome ride. What a great experience on that Aprilia. That scenery is so epic. I love it. Looking forward to your next video man.
I traded my 23 KLR Adventure for a Tuareg a couple months ago and I couldn't be happier about it. I loved the Kawi but riding this bike is a whole different experience.
Yippee FINALLY the Tuareg...one of my favs
My partner and I ran the Onion trail on our two up 650 CanAm 4x4 several years ago and the beauty of that canyon stays with me always!
Thanks for sharing
19:06
Definitely adding this trail to the list of ones to ride!
I road stuff like this last week. Way harder on a big bike. That’s why my 50 year old body rids a Tw 200. You guys are brave.
As an old man, 56, who rides solo I just want a TW200. Also I live on an island and really just cruise to the beach.
Tw is the best just got mine this year.
nothing wrong with a tdubs
You’re not old.
Hell yeah, ive been waiting to hear how you liked the Tuareg. Looks like you were able to put it to a proper test.
I rode the Kokopelli solo this year from Western Colorado to Moab on my FE501. Spent a night out near Top of the World. Going down Rose Garden Hill was brutal. Glad I was not going up it. I'm 55 and often ride by myself.
Pretty much all of that is on the UTBDR. It's fantastic riding all around.
I think I miss whoever the old editor was that did your WABDR stuff. The CABDR and other rides I’ve watched after a certain timeframe aren’t as good. I’m sure the filming work is similar so I can only guess it’s the editing.
I had a Tuareg. For the price, equipage, and value…it’s the best mid size (450-500lbs) adv bike on the market.
You mentioned your 4Runner a few times. On other videos and posts I have seen you use a trailer hitch motorcycle carrier. It would be interesting to hear more about how you carry and what bikes you can carry on your 4Runner. It is not motorcycle review but is part of the gear many of us need to use to ride.
Did this ride solo on my T7 last year. 😬 That was an adventure! Dropped it on that switchback at 13:20, and had to wait for help to get it back upright. Some serious stuff there for a big bike.
I can't wait to get back out to UT... Its my favorite place to ride on Earth.
That’s a massive bike imo
Gotta love Utah!
Onion Creek is super fun . Easy ride and super pretty. Great for photos and vids..
Looked like an awesome ride.
Was in Moab 1st week in October, did Onion Creek (my fave ride in Moab next to White Rim) Kokopelli kicked my butt on a WR, good for you on the bigger bikes
Onion Creek is the coolest! I did it with four of my buddies on XRs and DRs many years ago, late May when the water was high. We would race each other to the next water crossing just to hose down anyone behind us. Utter silliness.
I have been eyeing this bike for touring with light off-road capability. Looks like you were mostly standing up but did you sit enough to speak to the seat comfort and overall ergonomics on highway?
Did that loop the opposite way on my R1200GSA...good times.
Which tires are you running on the Tuareg? Please!
So will there be a Tuareg 660 in future dork's garage?
If I had room, potentially. Right now I do not. I liked it a lot.
road this trail as a part of bdr utah, but the other direction and had the most fun on my bike (Yamaha XT600) in 9 months that i traveled throughout americas
(40000miles)
Great video 👍
How’s the engine heat?
Any comment on engine heat?
From a performance standpoint (ignoring dealer network and reliability), do you prefer the Tuareg or the KTM 790?
What a nice ride, Ben! Q: Does that 660 have enough engine braking on steep declines?
It has 3 settings for engine braking... it's pretty good
Special 1000th video soon Dork!
Perfect trail for 250cc dual sport.
That would be a nice ride with a 300 L. Or not. Idk. Looks very cool there bud. I was super hot for a 660 after I got my 411 but ended up getting the 300 l. Still searching for another bike. Maybe the 790. I still have my Harley touring bike for a long haul but someday I’ll have to prob just ride a adv bike. I’m waiting to see if your KTM fails. So far so good it seems.
Yard sale at 7:17! Ha! Def want to get out into that area and ride ADV. Speed is your friend when riding off-road. I see the same situations while riding mountain bikes; people fall over from going too slow.
I would like to get an ADV bike, but I have no intention on ever going off-road. I just prefer the riding position on these bikes. Hard to find a lot of information on how they are riding on the highway. Aprilia dealership is 100 miles away which I don't care for and I still am not sold on the KTM long term reliability with the cam issue. Honda TransAlp looks good if they just come out with a color other than that awful matte finish.
Kokopelli is a two-day trail in a 4x4. Avoid Rose Garden Hill - you’ve been warned.
Ut oh typo.
LOL I caught it, but thank you
@DorkintheRoad so beautiful out there. I need to make it over there. Unfortunately can't do COBDR ever. I get terrible altitude sickness. I'm descended from marsh people.
I don’t know how you stand it. Such ugly views and boring landscape on terrible motorcycles. Poor guy😊
Slam most anything hard enough on a rock ledge,, it'll break. Also, remember the Aprillia 450sm junk? never buy Italian anything imo..