Is KTM developing a 500cc adventure bike?
Yes, according to the CEO of KTM, Stefan Pierer. With a release date of 2021 or 2022.
I can’t wait to see it.
Tag Archives: Adventure
Great Divide Ride – Day 2
40 of us are riding the southern part of the Great Divide Ride, from Silver City, NM to Steamboat Springs, CO. We started Sunday morning in Silver City, NM and made the 267 mile ride to Grants, NM. Today our … Continue reading →
Adventure is calling and I must go
Do you wish you had a car?
The mountains are calling and I must go
Riding Mexico with Dirtbike Dave
This is one of my favorite photos of the dirt riding in the mountains around Galeana, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. It is a great example of the type of riding we enjoy in this area. This particular road is known as … Continue reading →
How to load your bike into the back of a full size truck
First, wait for a really good rain so you can bury your truck above the wheels in the Big Bend mud. When things dry out you can simply ride your bike into the bed of the truck. Big Don demonstrates in … Continue reading →
The Wild Bunch in Mexico – The best road yet
On day 5 our travels took us from Zimipan east and north, back through Agua Zarca, and on to the town of Tilaco. While the route included some fantastic riding, the dirt road from Agua Zarca to Tilaco is the most beautiful dual … Continue reading →
The Wild Bunch in Mexico – it keeps getting better
On day 4 of our trip we discovered one of the most scenic dirt roads I’ve ever been on. It was truly fantastic.
Continue reading →Mission Jalpan
In the 1800s a Spanish friar travelled to Mexico to introduce local Indians to Christianity. As part of that process the Friar built five missions in the Sierra Gordas region, including this one in the city of Jalpan. The ornate design is … Continue reading →
Relaxing in the shade
There aren’t any trees in the Chihuahua desert of northeast Mexico. How is a fellow supposed to relax in the shade when there aren’t any trees? Easy, use your bike as shade. Uncle demonstrates.
Continue reading →Where are we?
This photo was taken by my friend Milton Otto during our exploration ride of the Sierra Gorda area of Mexico 2015. Near the end of day 2 we were behind schedule and had a decision to make – ride pavement … Continue reading →
Ready for Mexico
I finished Project XR650L Adventure just in time for a 7 day, 1400 mile recon of the mountains in Mexico south of Ciudad Victoria. Here is Big Red, packed and ready to go.
Continue reading →Blazing Saddles – Day 5
On day 5 we headed back to Texas…but not before riding The Gold Standard Route. This route was discovered and named by Milton. He said this route sets the standard by which all other routes in this area are judged. … Continue reading →
Blazing Saddles – Day 4
Our plan today was to ride up to Cienaga Del Toro and the high plains. The views on this route are the best of them all. Read the report here.
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