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I still aim to get the KTM 990 for driving around at home though. Bit of a paradox that the thing looks so rough but is not really suited for remote off road.
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Someone should tell these guys quick before the hurt themselves!
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I also found my AT would run on almost anything, not sure of the KTM would be so happy...
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Not really off road, that's just crap roads. Any old bike will do though and the AT will be fine, I've done big trips on big bikes and smaller bikes and given the choice, I'd do it all again on a light bike. We just had Austin Vince in town giving a couple of presentations at the weekend, he'll be on a Serrow 250 for his next trip!
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Someone should tell these guys quick before the hurt themselves!
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I think video 5 highlights the problem with bigger bikes. never impossible, but tiring if you're riding solo on remote trails.
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Doesn't even need to be remote, just watched a cop drop his Pan European this afternoon on Queen St / Hanover St and couldn't pick it up so had to get help from passers by.
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I think video 5 highlights the problem with bigger bikes. never impossible, but tiring if you're riding solo on remote trails.
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