24HOURSOFNEVADA
Expedition Leader
You are not going to regret the KTM. A choice well made indeed.
Help Scotty decide on an Expedition Moto...
- Thread starter Scott Brady
- Start date
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
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VikingVince
Explorer
Hey Scott...did you get the 950 or 640? I googled Trans Am Trail and started reading the hits...looks like it would be lot of fun. I even started thinking about doing it sometime...although not on my KLR 250! (although could do part of the trail)
From the various sites and postings I read, it looks like the vast majority of guys that do the TAT ride 650's and smaller. If you go the KTM 950 route, with accessories, gas, and gear won't you be well over 500 pounds? If you go down, isn't that a lot to pick up if by yourself? Just wondering...are your motorcycle riding skills at the same level as your 4wd driving skills? (which we all know are top of the ladder!)
I couldn't take a 950 through tough offroad stuff because my riding abilities don't match the machine capacity/performance...but I think I could manage a 500-650.
GOOD LUCK & HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME!
From the various sites and postings I read, it looks like the vast majority of guys that do the TAT ride 650's and smaller. If you go the KTM 950 route, with accessories, gas, and gear won't you be well over 500 pounds? If you go down, isn't that a lot to pick up if by yourself? Just wondering...are your motorcycle riding skills at the same level as your 4wd driving skills? (which we all know are top of the ladder!)
I couldn't take a 950 through tough offroad stuff because my riding abilities don't match the machine capacity/performance...but I think I could manage a 500-650.GOOD LUCK & HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME!
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Scott Brady
Founder
I just rode a 640, and I really like this bike too, but do not see it being the right solution for me and my travel goals.
Vince, to answer you question, the KTM Adventures favor trail performance and have long travel suspension, etc.
I am an experienced moto rider, but only with smaller dirt bikes and just a couple short rides on a 650L, so, I am no where near an expert. I do feel very comfortable on a moto on the trail, but this bigger 950 will take some getting used to. I think all of my years on mtn. bikes and driving 4wds also help, but again, I will have much to learn.
The best way I can describe it is that the 950 felt perfect to me when I rode it, and I plan to keep it extremely light on the gear side - backpacker light.
The 950 may not be the perfect TAT moto, but it is the perfect moto for me... Of course, how well the 950 and I do on the TAT will be quickly evident
Vince, to answer you question, the KTM Adventures favor trail performance and have long travel suspension, etc.
I am an experienced moto rider, but only with smaller dirt bikes and just a couple short rides on a 650L, so, I am no where near an expert. I do feel very comfortable on a moto on the trail, but this bigger 950 will take some getting used to. I think all of my years on mtn. bikes and driving 4wds also help, but again, I will have much to learn.
The best way I can describe it is that the 950 felt perfect to me when I rode it, and I plan to keep it extremely light on the gear side - backpacker light.
The 950 may not be the perfect TAT moto, but it is the perfect moto for me... Of course, how well the 950 and I do on the TAT will be quickly evident
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
The 950 should make your road trip (pavement) to the dirt much more comfortable.
The 990 I had the pleasure of riding felt great as it was fairly narrow.
The 990 I had the pleasure of riding felt great as it was fairly narrow.
Scott Brady
Founder
Desertdude said:
Oooooh, get it, get it
Well, of course you can always take mine too, now that it is part of the EW fleet.
Colorado Ron
Explorer
Congrats. Its a good bike. Im partial to the old BMW airheads, but that would be my second choice!
Oni
Adventurer
Hi Scott
Been a lurker here for awhile, recently registered so I could read more. Owner of an X-Challenge and XR400.
Check out www.advrider.com It is a forum much like this for bike riders. There is a large community of 950/990 riders, thumper riders and everything else.
Search for "Gaspipe" and "Bigdogadventures" and the "TAT". They did an extensive ride report of the TAT. Lots of good information, ride reports, vehicle maint. tips, and local guys to ride with.
Also search for "Riceless950". He is one of those 950 riders that rides his like it's a little 450.
Mark
Been a lurker here for awhile, recently registered so I could read more. Owner of an X-Challenge and XR400.
Check out www.advrider.com It is a forum much like this for bike riders. There is a large community of 950/990 riders, thumper riders and everything else.
Search for "Gaspipe" and "Bigdogadventures" and the "TAT". They did an extensive ride report of the TAT. Lots of good information, ride reports, vehicle maint. tips, and local guys to ride with.
Also search for "Riceless950". He is one of those 950 riders that rides his like it's a little 450.
Mark
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