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[Henners]

Took your advice Charlotte and spent a bit of time adjusting a few things, did a lot of miles and it started to make sense.

[Rob B]

Yep, considering a GS or a KTM Adventurer too. There's a reason there so damm popular. My 1100S has all the engine/shaft/luggage/touring attributes but the comfort should be better on the more upright trailies.

go on, you know it makes sense...

[Henners]

... just ordered a new one, without ABS, in red/black, get it next weekend

[Jools]

Blimey Henners....

You get through bikes the way most people get through wine gums...although a wine gum probably lasts longer

Ackcherly, I've always thought I'd quite like one of them myself as an everyday bike, just can't afford one.

Enjoy it!

[psychlist]

Just cos you're too old for a 'Strada

[BDG]

Too late for Henners there's no saving the man from his madness but Rob, have a go on the KTM Adventure 950, quite simply its brilliant. Capable of scratching, touring, commuting, off road and a bloody good laugh. The best non sports bike, bike i've ridden.

[Henners]

Did consider the KTM Shaun - 'cos I know how highly you rate yours, also the Multistrada Paul which I found too vibey and they don't seem to hold their value secondhand - just preferred the BM. Can't wait to drive it out to Spain in the autumn, it'll sail up the bad roads in the campo

[Rob B]

BDG,

yep, I am pretty convinced that'll be the replacement for the R1100S. 3 of my mates have them and they swear by them. One is an ex sports bike rider and he says you can still have a ball without going stupidmph, the others are both ex GS owners. Says it all really.

I think the KTM has a lot of the GS positives and better quality suspension components and cheap, nylon bodywork. The only downside seem to the slighty questionable seat comfort, a chain (not idea for maga tours) and the seat height.

How tall are you? Any issues?

rgds, Rob

[BDG]

Originally Posted by Rob B

BDG,

yep, I am pretty convinced that'll be the replacement for the R1100S. 3 of my mates have them and they swear by them. One is an ex sports bike rider and he says you can still have a ball without going stupidmph, the others are both ex GS owners. Says it all really.

I think the KTM has a lot of the GS positives and better quality suspension components and cheap, nylon bodywork. The only downside seem to the slighty questionable seat comfort, a chain (not idea for maga tours) and the seat height.

How tall are you? Any issues?

rgds, Rob

Rob

i'm 6' 3" tall. the cheap bodywork ain't so cheap, each side of the tank is £660 so crash bars are a good investment. Hope i don't test them in the Alps off roading next week. The seat is not brill but i've still managed a 17 hour day (few breaks for ferries etc) but have just oredered the 990 seat which is a lot softer so hope thats an improvement.

I've got a scottoiler fitted so chain ain't a big problem, doesn't need adjusting very often, easily do a few thou between adjustments.

The suspension is superb and no offence to Henners the bike makes you grin in a way no BMW GS can IMHO. It can be great fun and out of that genre of bikes that i've owned (Multistrada, BMW GS, and a Varadero) and done quite a few miles on its simply streets ahead for me. The fact that several of your mates who are ex GS owners have swapped means that i'm not alone in my sentiments.

[Rally]

Originally Posted by Henners

... just ordered a new one, without ABS, in red/black, get it next weekend

And on Ebay the week after