KTM 990 Adventure R versus Google Navigation

 

It’s snowing, except looking at the dash display the temperature is +10C. A hard rain, or hail, or a hallucination? An effect of the “Eyes of God” Twisted Throttle Denali D2s white light, hitting the downpour’s drops? Fatigued, my mind scrambles for why Highway 1 heading into Hope, BC has turned white. I’m on the final leg of a 1225km ride from Eureka, CA to Sunshine Valley, just outside Vancouver, BC pitting KTM’s 990 Adventure R against a Google Navigation estimate. It’s a total of 1225 kms, or 760 miles, in one go. The hail covered road, well, that’s not to plan. Continued here at onewheeldrive.net

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Honda Announces Availability of NC700X

The much anticipated NC700X has arrived and is a show stopper. Is it a sport tourer or an adventure bike? What ever your thoughts this bike is leading the way to more comfortable and fuel efficient bikes with 60mpg.

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Legalize Filtering/lane splitting?

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Backmarker: Blind AmbitionVideo

Thursday, December 08, 2011
Matt Wadsworth is a 37-year-old musician attempting a world-record motorcycle jump. Did we mention he's also
been blind since birth? Read the story at Motorcycle-usa.com

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Vancouver Motorcycle show Jan 19-22, 2012

Showcasing new motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, and related products and services!

All the major names will be here ... Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Triumph, BMW, Ducati,
Victory, KTM and Honda.  Factory representatives will be on hand to field questions and to hand out information
on all latest products.  If you are looking to gear-up for the summer, check out all of the after-market
accessories on display. Located as usual in Abbotsford at the Tradex.

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New Triumph Explorer Adventure bike

Triumph releases This all-new 1215cc three-cylinder engine adventure bike, hold onto your seats BMW fans, this
bike is designed for
effortless overtaking and a thrilling spread of power for any adventure.

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2012 Honda Gold Wing Red



American Honda Motor Company announced today the first of its motorcycle releases for the 2012 model year,
the Gold Wing. The 2012 model kicks off the beginning of a new season for Honda. more info here. Honda Goldwing

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2011 NEW Yamaha Star Stryker 1300 launch USA official video

This bike looks pretty cool. Not the biggest diplacement around but definitely enough. Nicely raked with a low seat
height and a belt drive. It should be a contender in a pretty stacked line up this year.

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Check out the 2011 Vancouver Bike Show

Showcasing new motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, and related products and services!

All the major names will be here ... Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Triumph, BMW, Ducati, Victory,
KTM and Honda.  Factory representatives will be on hand to field questions and to hand out information on all
latest products.  If you are looking to gear-up for the summer, check out all of the after-market accessories on display.

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Beginning in May, 2011, Norton Motorcycles will again be on-sale in America. Similar in both style and mechanical
arrangement to the much-loved Commando of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, three versions of the new bikes will be
offered — the basic Norton Commando 961 Sport, the up-styled 961 Cafe Racer and the high-spec 961 SE. All three
are powered by a sophisticated 961cc parallel-twin and equipped with modern running gear. In the case of the SE
that even means USD Ohlins and radial Brembos. Classic looks, classic experience and modern performance? Yes, please.

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Triumph Tiger 800XC

The highly anticipated 2011 Triumph Tiger 800XC or is it a BMW F800GS? It looks pretty close. Either way its pretty
sweet. BMW needs some heat in this market anyway....the KLR was just barely holding on...haha. This italian site has
leaked tonnes of pictures for those interested. www.motoblog.it

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Rain, Rain and more rain. Welcome to the wet coast. Be careful to all those still on 2 wheels. Read the forum topic
"Welcome to Fall!" started by Mollygrubber.

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2011 Kawasaki Vaquero

Wow this bike is bad ass...

The dictionary defines vaquero as a Spanish-origin word meaning "cowboy" or "herdsman." Well, if that cowboy happened
to be independent, adventurous, undeniably-cool and sported handmade boots and a custom hat, he'd probably ride a
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero. Read the entire article here

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DUCATI ARE to launch a 1400cc muscle-bound street bruiser to challenge Harley-Davidson - that's the word on the street
from Italy this morning.

Sources say the bike, which has been dubbed the Vyper, is already in running form and has started preliminary tests at the
Bologna factory. They also say Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali has revealed the company is looking to branch out into a
wider market.

It's reported the Vyper will feature a stroked version of the company's Testastretta engine, housed it Ducati's signature
steel trellis frame. A 240-section rear tyre mounted in a beefy, hollow-section swingarm, is believed to also feature on the
new machine.

Looks good to us!

Re-printed from VisorDown News.

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2011 Triumph Thunderbird Storm Makes the Scene. The new Storm, Triumph claims 98hp at 5200rpm, with torque numbers
of 115 ft-lb. at 2950rpm.
Read more on it here at Motorcyclecruiser.com

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Recent forum topics  Latest comment: Today at 05:09:57 am »

So, what do you think of the new traffic laws?  In effect as of yesterday.  Think about it before you stop off for a beer before you head home from the office...or before you twist your wrist.

Impairment:


Excessive speeding (more than 40kmh over):

First offense costs nearly two grand.  Think it'll slow 'em down?

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Tip of the WEEK by Teach

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2010 Seattle International Motorcycle Show by StevieMac

 

Anyone planning on going?  The wife and I always use this as an excuse for a weekend getaway.  The show has been significantly smaller the last two years due to the economy but on the plus side it’s been MUCH less crowded and thus more enjoyable walking around.

http://www.motorcycleshows.com/Seattle

Qwest Field Event Center
800 Occidental Ave.
Seattle, WA 98134

Friday, December 10  4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, December  11 10:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday, December 12  10:30am - 5:00pm

Adult: 1-day $15 (online) • 1-day $15 (box office)
Adult Multi-day: 2-day $22 (box office only) • 3-day pass $30 (online only)
Children 6-11: 1-day $6 • 2-day $10, Children 5 & under: free
Child Multi-day: 2-day $10 (box office only) • 3-day pass $10 (online only)
Friends & Family 5-Pack: Buy 4, Get 1 Free $60 ($75 value, online only)
Groups 20-49: 1-day $12.50 each (online), Groups 50+: 1-day $11.50 each (online)

Parking - Cars: $10.00
Motorcycles: FREE

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Started Ocotober 10, 2010 by JOHN G

Hello. I am new to this forum. I am 63 years old and ride a 1600 Kawasaki Vulcan.  I live in Ferndale, Washington.  Has anyone rode the entire length of BC?  I want to take the ferry up to Skagway, AK and ride my bike south to the US border and home.  I am looking for information about rodes, gas, camping, etc.
Oh, my name is John

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Tip of the WEEK by Teach

It's been a while since I wrote in Tip of the Week.  So here's a good one, that I see problems with constantly.

FIT THE BIKE TO YOUR BODY!!

Handlebars, by and large, are adjustable. (and swappable!)  Electrical control switch positions, are adjustable.  Foot control positions, hand control positions (and reach!) can be adjusted on almost every bike out there.  And yet I see riders all the time that can barely reach their front brake lever (for example) because the engagement point is too far from the handlebars.  Same for the clutch lever.

Another common one is having the rear brake pedal set too high so that when the rider tries to use the rear brake in an emergency, they overbrake and lock up (becasue they can't properly control the brake application)

I see riders that can't turn the handlbars more than a little to the left and right - because the reach to the bars is too far for them!  Or when they DO steer sharply, their body is pulled way off balance by reaching out for the handlebars.  Consider swapping bars, or seating position, or something.  The bike might just plain be too big for you.

Another simpole one is having the mirrors adjusted improperly.  I see riders dipping their head and moving their body out of the riding postion to see in their mirrors.  Why?  In your mirrors, you should see mostly road, and only a thin line of horizon - from your natural riding position.  Adjust them!

I see this stuff really limiting a rider's ability to control their bike properly all the time.  Often, I can fix the minor things with 2 minutes and some simple tools...so get your bikle set up properly!

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Started September 24, 2010 by Teach

Let's play, "Caption this photo" - post photos for others to write captions...

Hmm, I don’t know. The seating position feels kind of bunny to me. Caption provided by Flash.

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