How I got better off road
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- Опубліковано 19 вер 2020
- Riding motorcycles off road is a completely new concept to me. I heard about an event in the mountains for dual sport riders of all skill levels. I figured something like that would be a good chance for me to get some single track seat time in.
The event is called "The Wander" and it completely changed how I look at off-road riding. My confidence in myself and my bike off-road has gone through the roof.
The event is in British Columbia, Canada in the Rocky Mountains. It spans a 8,000 square kilometre area and is almost entirely off-road. It's sort of like a giant geo cache scavenger hunt, but on dual sport/adventure bikes. You can really ride this event as hard as you want with a difficulty system of 1 -5.
Honestly, there is no secret formula in this video, just the importance of riding with other riders that have more seat time and experience.
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This isn't a UA-cam clip. This is a proper Documentary. Amazing!!!! That event sounds awesome too. Inspiring for new riders. Now I wish I lived there. :) Cheers, Campbell
Really god job!
I don't comment on videos very often, but this video was outstanding. I am just beginning to dip my toes into the world of dual sports and you reminded me I need to take the same attitude that I share with others on the golf course. Challenge yourself, play with others significantly better than you, and most of all have fun. Thank you for the inspiring video and mad props on the editing.
Oh man that really means a lot, thank you for the kind words. And I fully agree with what you said. I think it’s really good to be bad at something, especially as we get older and more comfortable in our ways.
That felt like an hour long but only 13 minutes passed. You've captured something pretty awesome, here!
I really don’t have a clue why this channel doesn’t have more subscribers and views? Great quality content.
What an amazing idea! I wish there was an event like that in nz. Congratulations for the video. Super well edited 👌. You just earned one more subscriber.
Thanks so much! Yeah it is a great concept, something I’m sure we will see more of around the world. I believe his app tech will one day be made available to other people.
@@rangeroadmoto an app would be ideal!!! Great stuff man love your work and keep it up!!
Are you guys still allowed to go outside in NZ?
@@avonlearebel yes.
“Watch what they do, see the lines they take” been there done that my friend haha
Excellent bike choice :) We rode through the prairies a few years ago on our DR650 trip across Canada and we were pleasantly surprised, the prairies hold it's own kind of beauty. We're in Ontario. Good on you for giving something new a try and just going for it! Gorgeous views. This video was very enjoyable to watch and well put together. Ride safe out there.
Oh that sounds like fun! Was your trip mostly on road/highway ?
@@rangeroadmoto It was the best time of our life :) We tried to capture some of it in our videos then, but it doesn't portray our full feeling of it. It was an amazing experience to let go of everything and just take off. We woke up one morning, and just decided to go, we were packed and left at 5:00pm that evening. We originally wanted to do the TCAT, but due to time constraints, we stuck to mostly highway. In Manitoba and Alberta we did a bit of off road exploring along the way. Once we got to Kelowna BC, we explored a bit more there. If we ever get to go on a bike trip like that again, we would only wish for more time.
Oh man that sounds amazing! When I went from alberta to Nova Scotia I felt the same exact thing. Just more time.
New subscriber from NE US. This is just such a great video and so well done. I really appreciate (as I can clearly see you do as well) the beautiful areas in which you are blessed to be able to ride. Extremely envious, but also happy that you and so many others are able to get out there on these amazing trails. The races look like great fun! Thanks for the excellent vid. Enjoy your DR - best wishes - ride safe.
Hey Jeffrey thanks for the kind words! And yes I definitely love the Canadian wilderness and places to ride; still so much to explore.
Really well done video. I bought a DR650 after buying an older R1200GSA and love it. Not as light as the KTMs but capable, reliable and about 200 lbs less than the GSA. Fantastic bike to ride gravel all day. Pumper carb has really woke mine up.
I have heard nothing but great things about the pumped carbs on these bikes. I have an exhaust and carb mods to do, see how that makes the bike. If I ever find a good deal on a pumped then I’ll probably go that route 👍
This is an amazing concept. Love the story, the views and the story.
Such an amazing video. Watching for the second time. Makes me want to get out and ride.
This is fantastic! I've had my DR for a couple years now but being in Edmonton, it's been pretty purely a road machine- It's tough to find a place to take it and use it right (especially with a bunch of cruiser-riding buddies). Definitely gives a guy something to look into when the weather picks up again.
Love this concept, wish there was something like this in Aus.
Also the production and editing of these videos are just too good! Keep it rolling!
Yeah it’s a great concept! In the future the app will be available for anyone to make their own events and map layouts.
Amazing video, nice work! Looks like so much fun, following Wanduro and looking forward to.a "quest" someday soon myself. Love the DR!
Thanks so much! Id definitely recommend it man, such a blast
Great story and video. Looks fantastic! Keep it up!
Great vid and narration! It's great that you decided to get out to do the event and experience that. Cheers!
Hey thanks so much! Narration is the part I’m still practising and trying to get used to. I’m glad I went too! The event was an absolute blast.
This is one of the BEST dual sport videos I’ve seen.
Wonderful video! Thank you
I having been wanting a dual sport and this just makes me want one that much more! Loving this event I will be researching this especially since it’s friendly with new and experienced riders to the dual sport! I will be subscribing looking forward to more adventures you take
Thank you! You should definitely get one, I’ve found the community to be awesome and very friendly.
This is super wholesome. You've also got a great voice for narration and have put together a good story here.
Thanks so much for the kind words! It’s such a fun event I had to share it
Looks like an incredible event !! Thanks for sharing.
Hey thanks for watching! It was honestly amazing
Behind lost and found this is the best DR650 made. Incredible. Thank you.
I love that video! It’s great
What an amazing event! I'd love that type of thing. Heading out without a defined route but just a few clues, now that's stress relief! What a landscape....
It’s definitely an awesome concept that’s for sure!
stunning, beautifully edited and really inspiring 👍 i love the concept of the ride, i wonder if we could do the same here in australia?
Great video of the event, wish I had been this year but had just taken off my cast after three months and knowing my inability to NOT risk... lol I decided to not attend. Hope to see you there next year
What a great concept. An to the guy that organises the event an puts all the hard work in, your deserve a few free beers at the end of the day.
That’s exactly what I thought when I heard about it. Eventually the app will be available for use for other people I believe so we could start to see more events like this in different places
I just found your channel after buying my first DR650 (I've had a DRZ400 before), and holy cow man! I can't believe how good your videos are. Keep up the good work, maybe I'll see you on the trails someday!
Hey thanks man! Say hi if you see me
Why did you choose the 650>400?
@@avonlearebel I loved the 400 for city riding and some light trail stuff, but I wanted something that’d be better on the highway for longer adv rides. I bought the 650 with the intention of riding the TAT.
That was AMAZING! I visited Banff NP during a business trip to Edmonton a bunch of years ago, it was incredible. The Canadian Rockies are unforgettable. I'm way down at the far southern end in Arizona, thank you for sharing this!
Hey thanks! Yeah the Rockies are really something amazing. Riding up some of them really gave me an even better perspective how epic they are. I’m jealous of your Arizona winter right now that’s for sure haha
@@rangeroadmoto I hear you! I went for a short ride yesterday, and it was a balmy 72 degrees Fahrenheit, roughly 22C. Nice! Our tough season is summer, when temperatures routinely exceed 115F, or 46C. That’s definitely not riding weather here!
Proffessional promo-video for offroad-riding! Fantastic.
Thanks so much! Hopefully your inspired to go ride in the bush
This documentary is motorcycle gold!
Thanks mr.Mango!
Great production man! Awesome event concept. Also, Trent is a dude! Infectious. Brb, I gotta go riding.
Trent is definitely a dude! Haha I wanna go riding too
Beautifully done. Outstanding content.
Hey thanks so much for the kind words!
Thanks for sharing.
Just subscribed.
I enjoyed the 'laid back' presentation, the geo cache format and the beautiful terrain.
Looking forward to watching more of your stuff.
Regards from S Africa
Clive
Thanks Clive! Hope you’re enjoying your summer season while we all freezing up here!
@@rangeroadmoto Can't complain about the weather, that's for sure, but I'll swap you for a White Christmas.
Have a good one and everything of the best for 2021.
Blake, this is beautifully crafted. Thanks for sharing and please keep creating. Warmly from the West Coast.
Thanks so much James! Really appreciate the kind words
Another awesome video.. love this.
Dude thanks so much! I love your stuff too man
Love the idea, such a well done video. I totally want to do this. I'd love to ask you some questions about the making of. I'll be documenting a bike tour this spring and am trying to pick up all the tips I can.
Awesome video and idea
Wow! This was so much more than I expected.... Congrats dude!! How amazing..
Hey thanks man! It was a blast to ride
@@rangeroadmoto I only got my first bike ever, a cheap 250 cc dirtbike, and now im ready to get a dual sport and see what the world has to offer.
Great video ....! Just getting into the world of dual sport riding myself. Totally different world from 2 stroke motocross and enduro bikes I rode 20 years ago. Your video was encouraging, because being out of riding for so long ...and now riding a 300+ lbs plus bike, four stroke is going to take some time for me to adjust and figure out my skills...and or lack of lol.
Yeah Man! I think it’ll all come back to you once you get in the thick of it. I have no dirtbike background but I have spent lots of time on mountain bikes/bmx and it definitely helps with bike control... just 350lbs heavier haha.
Outstanding
Thanks so much!
Wow. This reminds me of how I used to ride as a kid! Mind you, I was probably only doing level 3 technical riding, but still, it was a blast!
I really miss this. I need to get back to it.
Do it!
Wow! What an awesome video! You deserve so many more subscribers.
Hey thanks man! Glad you enjoyed
man I am hooked with all your videos!
Man thanks so much! We got some new content coming pretty soon here!
The camera work and cinematography on this is amazing
Thanks so much!
I have to get outside in the sunshine, before I sit here and binge-watch your vids :)
So amazing, I need to join you next time you do one of these!
Yeah you do! It’s not too far from you
Great video. Looks a fantastic challenge/adventure
Thank you! And it definitely was
The style of this cinematic documentary reminded me of the movie Why We Ride. Well done.
I’m not sure I’ve seen that, I’ll have to check it out.
top stuff man, well done 👍👍👍
Thanks so much !
this sounds like good times with cool people
Thank's from Norway!
🙂
You’re very welcome! My people are from Norway, hope to visit one day
More great content!!
That looks awesome!
So much fun! If you get the chance I would highly recommend it
Awesome video!!!!!!!
Thanks Travis!
Awesome video! Just got my chunky KLR650 would love to be part of this. Looks like a ton of fun. Don’t think we have anything as organized as this down in Florida.
Great video. That looks like so much fun and in my backyard :))
Well if that’s your backyard consider me jealous.
Nicely filmed. Really enjoyed it 👍
Thanks for watching !
Thanks for tuning us into WANDURO!!!! looks like im too late for 2022 (still shopping for a bike) but hopefully there's plans for a 2023 wanduro!
No problem! What bike are you gonna take to Wanduro?
@@rangeroadmoto Looking for a DR650
What a great video!! We need to plan a ride in the East Kootenay’s. I live in the Elk Valley and would love take you Guys on a tour.
Oh that’s sounds like a blast!
Sweet video documentary
Thanks for watching!
This would be such fun but I live in the states and the Forest Service prevents a lot of land from being ridable or companies buy it up and put no trespassing on it. I understand protecting the land but I wish we had places like that to ride. Enjoy your dr I have 2013 stock and it is a blast.
Yeah there’s a lot of that up here too. Thankfully there are still some special places left open for off road vehicle use. Honestly I was so impressed with my DR at that event. It did so good
Havent rode in years and just got inspired. Kentucky has a few places for dual sports and I just got a klx300. Keep up the good biking!
That’s the best thing I could hear! Get out there and ride that KLX! They look like cool bikes
Awesome bike choice
Good stuff!
Thank you!
Man that cinematography was good
Thanks Potato!
How can this not be viral with 2M views?!?
THIS is AWESOME! I wish I had areas like this to travel. Unfortunately I have to travel at least a hour or two to get some good trails. Have a great time!!
It is so awesome! This is about five hours from my house but definitely worth a weekend trip there
@@rangeroadmoto very cool! It's about 4 days away for me (Ontario) 🤣
Great content
Thank you!
I'm getting mine next Friday! First ADV ever. No dirt experience.
That’s awesome! First for me too. It did awesome.
Hey man. I just got a dr650 last spring so i have one summers worth on it. 3000 miles. Dropped it a couple times goin slow. I bought it brand new and its awesome but droppin it a little actually kinda felt good. Its a different kinda riding i think. Im new too to adv riding and i always ride solo but i totally LOVE my DR. I wish i would have got on one years ago. They go everywhere, comfy to ride, doesnt wanna kill ya, and doesnt matter who are ya but everyone says it looks like fun. Happy riding. 😎😎😎
@@planetluzzo9079 been a week now since I bought it. Already jetted, DG exhaust, JNS light round LES, sgt. Seat, Acerbis 5 gallon, SM front spoiler, 250x Tail light and a bajaworx wind screen. Wife os going to be lit when she sees the credit bill!🤪
This is Brilliant! Sign me up.
You lucky sons of guns!! Wish I could access country like that.
Great video. I do lots of riding by Turner Valley McLean creek area
Hey thanks!
Wow! What a greatly edited video about a wonderful concept. My wheels are spinning on how to make this happen.
Thanks for watching! It’s a super fun event
Thank you 🌎
You are very welcome!
Great video That ride/event/app looks like a blast, gonna have to take my DR up to Canada im thinking. Would love to have or help setup something like this down here in Colorado.
Maybe we could be foreign exchange students. I go down and ride Colorado for a bit and you come ride Canada.
I do believe this app will eventually be available for people to make their own events using the app
@@rangeroadmoto hey who knows after this covid stuff that may work. Just have to talk the wife into it hehe
Such a great video. Post these on Vimeo. Great work!
Man thanks so much!
What bike would you take ?
Wow this is fantastic! Great filming and what a cool event. Do you know if something like this is offered in Washington State? I'd love to do something like this more local to me.
Thanks so much!
I’m really not too sure, hopefully if someone reads this who knows they can let you know.
Another really great place for information is Reddit, specifically the dualsport subreddit
Hi there. This is Trent (organizer of the event). We've been chatting with some folks in Washington. Stay tuned.
I'd be delighted to move from British Columbia mountain rides
to Alberta. What came close in my dual-sport ride was on lava
within the USA Modoc National Forest.
If I were you, I’d be more delighted to get out of Canada lol
@@avonlearebel Had that offer already. We'd swap lives. He in the USA
to seek what Canada had not and I would be became a junior partner
in a marines services shop. His girlfriend and parents were on-board
to make the lad happy. It sounded like big trouble had come knocking.
It was another door I choose not to open. Please go knock elsewhere.
Yo I’ve seen two videos and I gotta say QUALITY…whys is your channel small that a subscription from me 👌🏽
Hey thanks man! I’m working on more content as we speak!
Sure looks like a tough first ride. Good on you I vote yay. Toto-this ain't the prairie.
I want to do this event! I wish there was one in Atlantic Canada.
An east coast version would be awesome !
I'm trying to get better,I'm still scared of going down,done it already and it happens so quick. But I won't give up,I want to keep at this.
You got this! Just don’t forget to wear gear, especially boots and if you can find people to ride with that have more experience that is massively helpful! Have fun!
Are the geocaches still there for people to use year round?! I Just saw your post on reddit and I would love to do a couple of these before the season ends!
Greetings from YEG
Unfortunately I don’t think so. The way the app worked was it didn’t allow you to access the waypoints until the morning of the race and then it shut off at 5pm. But there is so much good riding in Invermere that you won’t be disappointed if you go
🍁Thank you! 🇨🇦
You’re welcome! Don’t know what i did but you’re welcome. 🇨🇦
@@rangeroadmoto I recently passed my M license. I was leaning towards a KTM as I passed on that bike. You helped me figure out why I want to ride. Its not to have a bike chick's want to ride on the back. Its for me to have fun on trails and be fall in love with being involved with the maintenance of my bike.
Are you familiar with the alberta dual sport forum? Its a great group and they often do events and have weekend trail rides around Edmonton, rmh, ext.
Yeah! I have met some people from there! I still haven’t gone on any rides with them yet though. I really need to soon
This is why we ride
That’s right!
Damg this event looks epic was the clutch really burnt out? At what point did you realize?
Super fun event! And yeah the clutch was toast. Realized it when I was really struggling to climb hills, then on the ride back to camp on the highway if I pinned it it wouldn’t go anywhere, clutch wouldn’t grab.
I think all new clutch disks cost about $200 from suzuki and took about an hour for me to change em.
Id love to do this! Hoping to get a bike soon :)))
You should! It’s a blast
Cruising your channel because I'm about to buy a DR 650 because I want to get into dual sport
Awesome bike to try it out with!
Central alberta aye? I ride in northern Alberta and we have a great variety of terrain. Often muskeg to contend with tho.
I’ve ridden in the wood Buffalo quite a few times. Actually just did some filming on the sand roads north of Fort Mc.Murray
10:02 Wrong direction for a dislocation. Bend forward at the waist and pick up or try to lift something heavy. Sideways isn’t the way... Ouch!
Laughs in flattest county in Ontario, I wish I had the rolling terrain of the prairies lol
Hahah That’s pretty funny. Where in Ontario is flatter than alberta?
@@rangeroadmoto Essex county, largest hill within an hour is an overpass lol
I think the largest elevation change is like 3m by the lake
Замечательные виды, классная команда! Надеюсь, ваш друг быстро поправился и вернулся в строй 👋
Thank you! He is all better now!
Hey Range Road, great Video. I'm from Lethbridge, where did you guys go in BC.
That’s in the Invermere area. Lots to ride around there
@@rangeroadmoto Thanks Moto. Thats really not that far from me. Good luck and have fun.
Yeah that’s really close! Definitely worth the ride/drive
Calgary newb check in
Howdy!
husky 450?
How was it fuel wise with the stock tank? We’re you carrying extra?
It was fine! I was with bikes with smaller tanks than myself so mid day we went to a gas station
evil chocolate bar 😁😁
Hahah the evilest!
If you hit any good 3's near Calgary, please post a video!
Honestly just head to Invermere! Endless riding there. Head towards the ski hill, it instead of turning into the ski hill keep going straight. Most of the video was filmed in that area. Endless trails
@@rangeroadmoto I'll definitely have to check Invermere out! If you're ever in the Calgary area, there are day trips close by . . . down in the McLean Creek area past Millarville, and up in the Ghost Recreation area past Cochrane . . . There are probably many other areas, but those are the only ones I'm familiar with so far!
Hey that’s awesome to know! Thanks
I have to get out and do this before its not allowed anymore.
Yes! Definitely should
(long rant) I've road (and owned) a LOT of 'big superbikes'...V-Max, Hayabusa...and a few 'KX' and 'XR' style off-road bikes (probably 70-30 on mileage mix...but assuredly hundreds of thousands of miles over my 60+ years of walking around)...and from my own experience, ONE THING not only delayed the development of 'Enduro' or 'Dual Use' bikes...and that is the SINGLE-FOCUS guys who are determined to take any bike they get, and turn it into a 'KTM SX-450' dirt bike, and bash ANYONE who dares consider 'any other brand or style' (hey dude, you can fit knobbies on that Hayabusa, if you just take the fenders off, add this suspension, ditch a few hundred pounds, and take all those blinkers off!) You know the kind...and sad to say, a lot of them visit every-single-website, just to convince everyone to 'forget this, and head over to KTM's website'.
A recent effort on my old, aching bones, was to buy back into bikes (I sold my last GS1100GL a while back...and have been 'bikeless' for some time now)...I convinced myself I was old, now I forget how good 'young' feels...and want it back. My idea, go out and buy into a nice 'Dual Sport'...something in the 600-700-cc range. I always liked Suzuki, so I figure...hey, hit their mfg website, see what models are new (money isn't really an object when you are old...the hell with building your own!)...and I see the DR-650...got classic lines, looks like it is set-up good...go on youtube and try to find some videos...AND EVERY 20-year old USED-BIKE 20-something WRENCH MONKEY is talking about how horrible this bike is, unless you are ready to strip it down to the last bolt, and rebuild it. NOT WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR. I CANNOT FIND A POSITIVE REVIEW of the DR-650 on the Internet (that isn't reimbursed somehow)! So...I go on 'bike magazine' sites and do the same...same deal. I'm like, 'ok...bad bike' (it happens, but normally to a known bike company where they've built the SAME MODEL for 30 years, but whatever).
So, curiosity leads me over to KTM's site...not a name I am that familiar with...but their model lineup is NOT what I am looking for. I am NOT looking for a chainsaw (sorry...never was into 2-strokes), I need street-legal (without having to go to Tractor Supply to buy blinkers to 'self-install'). PEOPLE...I WANT A BIKE I CAN DRIVE 1-hour down I-40 on, hit the state road, take some TRAILS (not raw terrain that would scare the Rubicon guys), and be able to return without the bike being in shambles on return! I don't want to trailer the bike. I don't want to treat this like an ill-tempered horse, I don't want to have to contemplate hearing protection when I return (my same gripe about Harley morons and straight pipes...85-decibels at 50-ft, people!) I WANT A TRUE ENDURO...(for those of you old enough, what I'm saying is I want a Honda XL250...scaled up to 600-700-cc's!
Now, there ARE (contrary to your opinion) people, a lot of people out there that will pay money for such a bike! THERE IS A MARKET! I want this to be designed and built like my 1-ton Chevy Silverado...I DON'T WANT TO TURN WRENCHES ON IT! I want to add gas, check oil and tire pressures, pack a bag, and go...I'm GOING FOR THE ADVENTURE, the SCENERY...not to see if I can rebuild a 4-valve engine with a pinecone in the middle of a hurricane at 12,000-ft elevation while being attacked by hungry grizzly bears. compounding this issue, is you often hear 'if I could only afford the KTM I'd ditch xxxxx bike I own now, and buy it'...so you're saying you are shifting a market, and you can't afford toilet paper? Nice...there are trolls, and then there are fools like this!
After OVER A WEEK of searching, I found the bike I am getting...a Kawasaki KLR-650...NEW! (Imagine that)...in fact, my wife wants one too...so it will be a 2-bike purchase...that grease monkeys almost ran me away from, while giving NO INFORMATION on 'what is the best bike in this class' or 'comparing this model to that model, which one is generally overall better?'
Hate to break it to you, but the 'wrench trolls without money' are UTTERLY DESTROYING the idea of 'riding a motorcycle', and I don't know if it is because of shows like 'Orange County Choppers' or peer tech-talk, or just dealer brainwashing...but it's got to stop! LISTEN to the questions posed, before you add your comments! If someone says 'what's the best superbike out there'...I have owned, and a lot of experience with not only Hayabusa, but the V-Max, a couple of Indians (even considered buying the Indian FTR Rally, just because of their quality...but for a 'Dual Sport', I really didn't want 1200-cc's off road, and the frames are a bit too small for me at 6'5" to be trying to 'knee-hug' a bend or hill on one...off-road. The $13,000 pricetag wasn't an issue, though...and if you aren't standing in my shoes...then explain your understanding of the bike you are commenting on, and UNCHANGED, recommend other similar models!).
When someone asks...'what is the best bike?' You REALLY have to treat this like a 'what is the best wife' type of question. Mine is pretty (gorgeous when we married, 35-years ago)...so, if someone asked me such a question, my reply would be 'one that is smart, true-and-faithful, someone who is your best friend, most-annoying friend at times, someone who wants to understand you, and isn't afraid of what they find once that question is answered, and has many similarities with you...notice, I didn't sideline this with 'as soon as you brainwash her', or 'like cars, trade them in every 5-years to keep maximum value'...or 'ONLY THIS KIND is worth considering...' I mean, for a kid, I'd probably say it out loud, 'you don't want one that will cheat on you, or be irresponsible with money'...ok, great, got it...common sense, and not demeaning...
From my own 50-years of riding a bike...yes, it is like a woman, girlfriend, wife...and fits what my old man told me decades ago, 'when you think you've chosen your wife...ask yourself one thing, would you love her and want her JUST AS MUCH, if you couldn't manage to change ONE SINGLE THING about her for the rest of your life? If the answer is 'YES", then you've got a plan...
STOP SHADETREE REDESIGNING BIKES...most over 25 that want a 'commuter' or 'weekend mild plaything' don't want to spend their 10-hours a week for recreation, spent in their garage FIXING JUNK! In the process of trying to turn every other bike into a KTM Supercross model, you are SCARING AWAY OTHERS...and NOTHING kills a sport for YOU, than scaring others away from entering it!
Sorry...this was a great video...that just drew that rant out, because there are SO FEW out there that understand what I've said...and OEM's are CONSTANTLY CHASING DESIGN INPUT from 'common user input', that leads to BAD BIKES (like a market for all these KTM 2-cycles..that doesn't exist beyond select niches)...I remember 1984...remember it well...and you'd see a Honda XL250 a dozen times a day on the roads...going somewhere, going offroad, through trails...and being as you just don't see that anymore, you need to stop and ask why. The answer is simple...THERE AREN'T ENOUGH OEMs BUILDING THEM ANYMORE! (but a lot of used KTMs for sale, because everyone 'jumped in because of the reviews', only to find all the 'hidden issues' with them, after they owned them and couldn't afford living day-to-day, and maintaining one...let alone using it!)
Big thumbs up on the video, though!
You are a keyboard master! To condense it down you’re saying that the endless search for the best most hardcore bike is hurting the dualsport world as a whole?