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I can understand KTM's frustration. They've dominated the Dakar recently and this is like having the rug pulled out from under them. Plus the Dakar has always been associated as being a "big displacement" series (despite the continual downsizing over the years). However I thought that KTM...

The military application makes sense to me since they now mandate a single fuel type. I've been underwhelmed by other applications of small single cylinder diesels (and I say that as a diesel lover. I have an F250 diesel. I love the sounds and smell of diesels). In 2000 I bought one of the...

Interestingly, Jeeps seem to take center stage in the anti-ORV photos shown in the materials at the suwa.org weblink in paulj's post...

Rex, after looking back through your earlier posts, I think what you want is a cruiser like the Vstar. When you said 6 series and 350Z, a cruiser is not what popped into my head. I'm a sportbike / dirtbike guy so I'm biased that way. My bad. However the bikes I listed would have an upright...

Comparing the Vstrom to a Kia? Which Vstrom? Either way I dunno about that. The DL1000 Vstrom's engine is a direct descendant of the engine in the TL1000R Superbike. The DL650 Vstrom's engine comes directly from the SV650 one of most fun performance bikes ever produced. Is the Vstrom as...

When you say that BMW's have a breaking problem...were you referring to this bike? Since it is a brand new bike and platform I think what BMW and Troy Corser have been able to do is pretty admirable. Some 10th place finishes in there. Solidly mid-pack. Some may scoff, but they're going...

I'd say it caused quite a stir in that climbing forum. Pretty strong comments in there, yet it would appear most of them have no detailed knowledge of the matter at all. "Why those <insert group you hate here> are just a bunch of <place profanity here> <insert derogatory terms here>...

I have not been a Sierra Club member for many years. Concerning big national organizations like Sierra Club and the NRA, certainly I agree with them in principle and what their core mission is. But like so many organizations in the US, organizations such as these have come to be dominated by...

I think form letters convey volume to officials. Form letter campaigns can be quite effective. Many people speaking with one voice - figuratively and literally. There are times when I send the form letter and times I when I write a personal note. I do very very much agree that personal...

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The theme song is gonna sound kinda funny signing 'comin up to meet you, the long way up' :) I've heard rumblings on the internet that they were going to do this ride. I do hope it is true. I hope they do it on bikes other than the 1200GS to mix it up a little - the 800GS would be cool. I...

Seeing those pictures instills great materialistic envy in me. Congrats on the new bike. When my DL wears out, a GS will replace it. Joe

"By Any Means" is interesting to watch. Sometimes seems a bit contrived as they try to use all these different forms of transportation - including long stretches on public transportation like trains. I think this one would've been better had Ewan come along... I really enjoyed Charlie's...

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/13january09_2009motoguzzi_stelvio1200_4v.htm Thoughts? I think I want one. Just wish there were more dealers. Moto Guzzi is owned by Piaggio, which also owns Aprilia. The old Moto Guzzi factory is being shut down and consolidated with Aprilia. Aprilia also...

Mostly used as a tow vehicle, but has also been used for some exploration itself. Stock 2003 F250 6.0 Diesel. Despite the bad rap on the 6.0, I myself have had no issues with the truck.

I think ATV's can certainly be used as expedition vehicles: www.quadsacrossafrica.com In many countries as well as some US states (Wy, Mont, SoDak for example) ATV's can be made street legal. It is a good question: when is it an expedition and when is it "just riding"? Likewise when is...

The type of bar to use depends on a lot of things. Aftermarket handlebars come in all different shapes and sizes and are made out of different materials. You can buy aftermarket bars made out of steel or aluminum. The primary advantages of an aftermarket bar are reduced weight and a stronger...

Congrats on the TW adventure bike. I have bigger bikes including a Vstrom 1K and a KLR650, but love riding our DR200S too. We bought the 200S this year - a very clean '05. My wife, kids, and I often fight over who gets to ride it. The previous owner dropped it on its right side, no...

For a 4x4 or a dirt bike / dual sport owner to say they don't want to be associated with ATV's under a common OHV banner, because they don't like ATV's, is a slippery slope. We have to be united. The ATV riders who are a part of and active in the BRC, NOHVCC, state ATV organizations, local...

I'm mostly a dual sport motorcycle rider, but also own and ride atv's. I don't think you'll tick anybody off with your comments. As an ATV owner I'm not offended. However I'm not sure I'm entirely on board with your thoughts about ATV manufacturers having the most "un-tread lightly"...