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2009 KTM 990 Adventure and Adventure R review
By Geoff Walker on 31/03/2010 16:34:45
KTM’s mighty Adventure gets the R treatment, creating the most hardcore adventure bike on the market. But when the standard version’s so damn good, is the R an essential overlander or a cynical marketing exercise?
Click to read: KTM 990 Adventure owners reviews, KTM 990 Adventure specs and to see the KTM 990 Adventure image gallery.What makes a good adventure bike? Does it have to be a perfect blend of on and off-road performance? KTM’s philosophy with its
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Is this the new KTM Adventure?
By Visordown News on 12/09/2011 13:26:42
New image backs up rumours of new larger capacity adventure models
Could this be what the new KTM Adventure will look like when it's released in late 2012?We know that KTM new models are in the pipeline for 2012 and 2013. This image is from Italian magazine InMoto and depicts a sharp-looking bike with KTM
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Adventure riding gear: Budget & Expensive
By Visordown on 24/01/2008 15:25:09
Budget and high-end gear for the adventure rider
Budget motorcycle adventure gearBudget collectionRoof Boxer V helmetFavoured by adventurous types, the Roof Boxer is three helmets in one.Price: £245www.thunderchild.co.ukIxon Automatic suitPerfect suit for adventure on the cheap, armoured
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Top 10 Used Adventure Motorcycles
By Visordown on 15/04/2010 11:12:41
These big trail tools are bitching fun and practical too. Visordown lists the best used big capacity adventure style motorcycles
Buying an adventure bikeOff road useDespite these bikes’ weight, some owners do take them off road both here and overseas, especially BMWs. It shouldn’t do any major harm but check for dings and bearings damaged from too much jet washing
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Top 10 Adventure Motorcycling Do's
By Lois Pryce on 30/07/2010 15:01:39
Lois Pryce lists the ten things that need to be done to ensure that you do actually go through with a motorcycle adventure
what the hell you’re doing. If you are a master of Eastern philosophy or just seeking some existential angst then ignore this advice.03. Read the Adventure Motorcycling HandbookChris Scott’s excellent book tells you all you need to know about
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Adventure Motorcycling inspirational book list
By Ben Cope on 12/01/2011 18:08:06
You keep telling yourself one day you'll do that big motorcycle adventure. Think of this as a book-based kick up the arse
grab yourself a copy!Click here to buy this book on Amazon9.Like or loathe our famously daring motorcycle adventuring brothers Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, you can't deny their trip has inspired thousands to head off on two wheels for their own
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Buyer Guide: KTM 990 Adventure
By Visordown on 26/11/2010 10:13:06
While a brand new 990 Adventure’s a nice idea, the subtle nature of KTM’s update means the previous model is far from obsolete. And with prices now at 600 supersport money, the most versatile machine on the planet is within reach.
1. Old vs. NewThe 2009 R model may be all-new but it’s not a replacement for the standard bike, more a hardcore alternative with more of an off-road bias. The previous Adventure has lower suspension than the R, making it easier to manage physically
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Adventure bikes, why they are the new cool
By Visordown on 25/10/2010 10:08:22
Forget trying to look cool on your new sportsbike, there is a new craze in town. Adventure bikes are the latest up and coming fashion accessory. You’d be a right Charley to miss out...
on the edge and with your finger on the pulse of the racing world.But now the tide is turning. Dirt is the new tarmac and instead of gaudy leather an ever-increasing number of ‘cool’ riders are slipping into two-piece adventure kit with pseudo-motocross lids
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Book: The World's Great Adventure Motorcycle Routes
By Robin Goodwin on 25/01/2012 09:37:28
Plan your motorcycle adventure with this essential guide
If you're looking to escape the tedium of everyday life then a motorcycle adventure is probably for you. Thankfully, The World's Great Adventure Motorcycle Routes is available to help you get over the first, and often boring hurdle, planning your
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Triple Black BMW R1200GS Adventure
By Visordown News on 09/09/2011 15:37:24
New triple black colour for best selling adventurer
TRIPLE BLACK is a new special edition colour for the BMW R1200GS Adventure.The release from BMW Motorrad says:This special edition GS combines the distinctive, rugged looks of the R 1200 GS Adventure with the subtle, classic Triple Black styling
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