WoW Suzuki stepped it up!

[twowheeladdict]

The super tenere kept winning shoot outs with the other adventure touring bikes in it's class.  They said it was the most offroad capable.

Sure, I would rather ride the TAT on the KLX than on a Tenere, but I would rather tour the country on a tenere knowing that I can go explore gravel roads that a car can take.

[Son of Pappy]

The super tenere kept winning shoot outs with the other adventure touring bikes in it's class.  They said it was the most offroad capable.

Sure, I would rather ride the TAT on the KLX than on a Tenere, but I would rather tour the country on a tenere knowing that I can go explore gravel roads that a car can take.

Agreed.  That's why I have the F8GS, competent on road and better suited offroad than any of the other current ADV bikes, with the sole exception of the 990 and new 1190 KTMs.  Why don't I have the KTM?  That's easy-fuel consumption and short term maintenance.  I will have an 1190 in a couple years once the F8GS has been worn out.  I have 2 things left to address on the GS to make it the ultimate touring ADV bike, rear shock and extended range, both easily fixed with $$.  I will be transforming my 520 SuMo into a local/in state ADV bike.  I want to do the WABDR in 36 hours, lets call it a granite butt ride

[Pokey]

Many riders would have a hard time riding much of the TAT on anything less than a true dirtbike. I know guys that ride their V-Stroms in places that would blow your mind, and once on the road can hang with most riders on sport bikes.    I am back on a V-Strom simply because it is just such a damn good reliable and flexible machine to ride, and it is REALLY fun to ride. The C14 "for  me" was just too much bike for how and where I like to ride, but it is very good at what it is designed for! 

[stevewfl]

The Tenere is heavier and lacking in suspension compared to the GS1200 or KTM990/1190 for that class bike.  Off road touring, gravel, and fire roads fortunately for us our Connies are very capable too.

[stevewfl]

Like Pokey and SOP said, multiple bikes for the win!

Although the hours/miles I'll be putting on the KTM will be astronomical, like someone mentioned a "KLX" on the TAT is "more funner"!  I could ride a GS on the white rim trail too, but more funner on an extremely high maintenance, featherweight, ill-tempered, ill-mannered EXC KTM.

This is the first place mine is going when I arrive and UNLOAD the EXC with a handful of other folks in Utah in April, and it'll be quite a long ride for the little screamer for me to even get here. I CANNOT WAIT! Even that long road from the distance coming in is going to be a fun wide open blast.

[twowheeladdict]

NO ROOM FOR ERROR ON THAT ROAD!  I would have to putt along on that cliff just so I could enjoy the view.

Sure, any of my bikes could go on gravel roads, but at different speeds, and I would be gritting my teeth at every rattle.  I have decided that street bikes stay on the street because I don't like hearing the plastics rattle.

[stevewfl]

NO ROOM FOR ERROR ON THAT ROAD!  I would have to putt along on that cliff just so I could enjoy the view.

Sure, any of my bikes could go on gravel roads, but at different speeds, and I would be gritting my teeth at every rattle.  I have decided that street bikes stay on the street because I don't like hearing the plastics rattle.

+1

I was worried about hearing about mine CRACKING and CRUNCHING but fortunately i didn;t fall, my bike was new when I put it through that sillyness

[Nosmo]

I consider my 2007 Wee-Strom an adventure bike because I have many good adventures on it.  It is not a dirt bike because I am not a dirt rider.  I know there are good dirt riders who could do amazing things with it, but that's for them.  I don't need the capabilities of a motocross machine nor do I want that type of stuff.  When I go into the true dirt/wilderness areas, it's with boots and backpack, but that's just me. 

[Rhino]

I consider my 2007 Wee-Strom an adventure bike because I have many good adventures on it.  It is not a dirt bike because I am not a dirt rider.  I know there are good dirt riders who could do amazing things with it, but that's for them.  I don't need the capabilities of a motocross machine nor do I want that type of stuff.  When I go into the true dirt/wilderness areas, it's with boots and backpack, but that's just me.

That's all that counts!

[stevewfl]

+1!

[twowheeladdict]

I am amazed that they actually sell all kinds of adventure luggage for the KLX.  If I were 50 lbs lighter or did the big bore kit on it I would be tempted to luggage it up like my KLR650 was.  I have resisted temptation so far and have only put hand guards on it in the 14 months I have owned it. 

Yes Nosmo,  I have had great adventures on every bike I have owned.  I have explored new places, met new people, ate new foods, and made many memories that I will carry with me as long as I am alert or still know how to look at digital photos.

[Pokey]

An adventure is different to each rider, as are the intended and realistic capabilities of each machine. Aftermarket upgrades and bolt ons makes all the difference for pretty much any bike, tailor to your own needs and wants. For me there is nothing quite like traveling and exploring on 2 wheels, and that goes for pretty much anywhere traveled and explored.  


Bikes like V-Stroms give you allot of great options and are very flexible for intended purposes, that is why they and bikes like them have such a cult following. 

[CADMAN97]

Couple pics for you guys to drool over, i mean look at...lol 

This was at the Cycle World Bike Show in Cleveland just this past sat, Feb 1st

[CADMAN97]

Couple more...

[Pokey]

Buddy of mine went and he was quite smitten with the new adventure model 1000, and he had a new Multistrada recently. With some proper aluminum panniers mounted, the new 1000 will look very bad ass and be very rugged.

[CADMAN97]

Someone mentioned KTM 1190 Adventure...

[Nosmo]

Buddy of mine went and he was quite smitten with the new adventure model 1000, and he had a new Multistrada recently. With some proper aluminum panniers mounted, the new 1000 will look very bad ass and be very rugged.

Yes.  Unfortunately, with that red beak, it also looks like Woody Woodpecker.  How did the guys at Zook's styling department not see that??  (Or maybe they wanted it that way.)

[Son of Pappy]

Couple more...

The second pic really highlights my comment about the exhaust.

[gPink]

The first two pics...nice seat. The rest...not so much.

[twowheeladdict]

The first two pics...nice seat. The rest...not so much.

Nice seat, and boots IMO. 

The bike seat look pretty good too.  I wonder why they went to single sided exhaust.  I liked the tucked dual exhaust on the previous version.  I would probably chose the Versys 1000 over this bike if it were available in the states.