trailsurfer
Explorer
As I can personally attest, having an Orange in the stable, 530 EXC, and a 1200GSA is a great combo. You can pretty much cover it all, while having a ton of fun.
Time For a New ADV: Decisions, Decisions
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As I can personally attest, having an Orange in the stable, 530 EXC, and a 1200GSA is a great combo. You can pretty much cover it all, while having a ton of fun.
dieselcruiserhead
16 Years on ExPo. Whoa!!
Here is a pretty sweet video covering some of them and the new Tenere.
My vote of all of the bikes would actually be the 950, followed by the 990 (I actually prefer the carb due to uber-reliability). I have plenty of time on the 1200GS. The video covers the approach with the 1200 that I was never able to have confidence in and doing and strikes points for the 1200:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5d-nX4Q66A"]YouTube - R 1200 GS vs Super Tenere - ADB & Riemann go outback[/ame]
I have the 650 for now and I love it. Modified to do everything well while having one bike, I am missing the room for the wife and for single track. Long term plan assuming I ever get to this point (increasingly lots of hobbies and less and less time), and in order of priorities:
- Good all purpose 650 or 690
- 400 or 450 or 530 for longer. Key point though is a 530/525/520 is really just a slightly bigger engine on a 450, same weight, so it's basically a 450 with all of the squirrliness. I want one, but as a second bike.
- 950 or perhaps a 1200 dialect.
To the original point, there is no such thing as a compromise bike.
My friends are evolving from 650ish to 950s because they are capable. I would never ever imagine the 1200, just a different style for a different area.
And finally a 1200 tenere is very very low on any of my lists as of right now. Just too heavy.
My vote of all of the bikes would actually be the 950, followed by the 990 (I actually prefer the carb due to uber-reliability). I have plenty of time on the 1200GS. The video covers the approach with the 1200 that I was never able to have confidence in and doing and strikes points for the 1200:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5d-nX4Q66A"]YouTube - R 1200 GS vs Super Tenere - ADB & Riemann go outback[/ame]
I have the 650 for now and I love it. Modified to do everything well while having one bike, I am missing the room for the wife and for single track. Long term plan assuming I ever get to this point (increasingly lots of hobbies and less and less time), and in order of priorities:
- Good all purpose 650 or 690
- 400 or 450 or 530 for longer. Key point though is a 530/525/520 is really just a slightly bigger engine on a 450, same weight, so it's basically a 450 with all of the squirrliness. I want one, but as a second bike.
- 950 or perhaps a 1200 dialect.
To the original point, there is no such thing as a compromise bike.
My friends are evolving from 650ish to 950s because they are capable. I would never ever imagine the 1200, just a different style for a different area.
And finally a 1200 tenere is very very low on any of my lists as of right now. Just too heavy.
Hltoppr
El Gringo Spectacular!
Hey! I remember having to stop and wait for you to fill up when I'm only 1/2 tank down! :elkgrin:
On the road, of course!
-H-
Scott Brady
Founder
Yes, the KTM can pass anything but a gas station 
goodtimes
Expedition Poseur
Yes, the KTM can pass anything but a gas station
There is a trade off for everything.
If you want something that will shake your belief in orange, bring your gear to the Overland Expo. I'll let you take the Husaberg for a spin . . . :bike_rider:
traveltoad
Aaron S
Yes, the KTM can pass anything but a gas station
Ain't that the truth. :Wow1:
Scott Brady
Founder
The DR650 and the KTM950 are now sold - time to kick this search in high gear. The weather in Prescott is getting NICE!