What to buy BMW KTM TRIUMPH?

[SubMann]

You should take maintenance time/ money into consideration. I know two people who sold their KTM 950/990 because of the high cost of even an oil change. If you are handy and do it yourself maybe it is better. I don't know about the BMW or Triumph, but it is worth asking the questions. I'm not criticizing the bike, just raising a point.

 

[Bones]

You should take maintenance time/ money into consideration. I know two people who sold their KTM 950/990 because of the high cost of even an oil change. If you are handy and do it yourself maybe it is better. I don't know about the BMW or Triumph, but it is worth asking the questions. I'm not criticizing the bike, just raising a point.

How true, the first service on a 950 SE, oil change, valve adjustment, removal of pollution stuff came in around $800.00
Not cheap, but what price can you put on the thrill of the ride!!!!!!!

 

[shevthump914]

yeee haaaaaa

 

[Newbusa]

I like my KTM 950S so much i bought another KTM to keep it company The second shot is heading up the Dempster Highway.

 

[Newbusa]

And a couple of shots of trail biking up into the Telkwa Pass

 

[SubMann]

yeee haaaaaa

Great photo! Since this it turning into a KTM love-fest, remember this. You have to love your dealer. For me in Victoria that means a lot (even though I have a KTM I do the work myself or take it out of town))

 

[Newbusa]

Great photo! Since this it turning into a KTM love-fest, remember this. You have to love your dealer. For me in Victoria that means a lot (even though I have a KTM I do the work myself or take it out of town))

Will have to admit, That KTM doing the wheelie is the finest edition KTM ever put out. Tallest,Fastest,best handling,Most dirt worthy of the Adventurers.Did i mention most reliable?

 

[joker650]

Yes the first factory service was a hand full !!
But I have done my own servicing since and the BIG cost is the oil. 3L of full synthetic $$$$ , use something a little less 'spensive if ya like .
The Super Enduro is very easy to complete the oil changes compaired to the Adventurer.The valves are a little trickier to do on the front cylinder of the LC8 than the rear cyl..
The motor is sweeeet on the hiway...but the seat on the SE is not.
At about 130-135kph the motor really starts to pull. Motoring allong at 140-150kph happens far too easily for a dirt bike....oops!
I can ride all day in the dirt but after about 45min on the hiway the seat becomes very uncomfortable. It is a dirtbike seat, a little wider would make a big differance.
The suspension on the SE works verry good off road, it can handle what ever ya throw at it(what ever I can anyhow)
But it can be a handfull if ya get in over your head on some of the tight stuff.


Suspension test.


KLR crossing.



SE crossing.

 

[deuce]

That thing looks awesome, although I would wait until they get the bugs ironed out. Ditto for the Triumph.

My 1200GS had more bugs than a month old cadaver!! That being said, I really liked it when it was running. Great on the hwy., fun in the twisties, excellent two up bike, decent on gravel roads.

Buy the best bike you can afford that fits your needs. These days there really isn't any such thing as a 'bad' motorcycle.

 

[bubba zanetti]

The best advice here, as above, is to get the bike that fits and sings to you. To have so many choices is just a great place to be !

 

[Kitimat KLR]

The OneWheelDrive guys rode Varadero's through Baja - good story and worth a read.

http://www.onewheeldrive.net/category/series/tropic-of-cancer/

LOL... first video I looked at was them straightening the (cast) wheel rim with a rock! My KLR has some serious dings on the front rim....just can't avoid those rocks.
Some good feedback around...Varadero seems a good reliable bike, a little dated (but proven) and heavy. (I have enough trouble keeping a loaded KLR upright) Appears a good bike for touring and hauling gear including two up, but don't expect it to perform much beyond light FSR road/trails ...even with appropriate tyres.
Solution? keep the KLR and a Varadero or V-Strom etc could be a second bike? Being realistic, the GS and KTM are out of my budget.

 

[04klr]

which year/edition would that be?

 

[ISummit7]

You should test ride many motorcycles models. Your riding style and strengths are different than your friend John, and will vary based on your conditioning, environment, your mental state, and whom you are riding with (aggresive or passive rider). If you have biomechanical issues the type of bike has to work with your ergonomics as well. One shoe does not fit every foot.
Personally I like riding many different metal steeds, my preference being the BMW FS650 - but I would recommend you go to several dealers or take out friends bikes and give yourself no less than an hour off roading to see how you and the bike feel. As your skill improves and your
needs change your bike will change. Finances play a huge role in what you will eventually purchase. Smile and enjoy the ride.