"If you want sane and gentle, buy a KLR" Brilliant! I had to laugh because I'm tired of sane and gentle (i.e. my KLR) and am getting the 950 R. Great review. Thanks

Video quality is awesome. Love the reviews, as always excellent editing. Thanks!

I own this bike. It is NOT a pretender. An expert rider can jump it on a motocross track then blast down a freeway at a sustained 100MPH. Its heavy compared to a dirt bike, so to ride it like a dirt bike you need to be either taller than 6FT or able to stand up all the time. Do not think of it as a niche bike. It can do just about anything you want. The only limitation is the fuel capacity. Just carry extra fuel, such as 1 gallon jugs strapped at each passenger peg position.

Up to an abandoned ski resort between the Hope Slide and Manning Park in BC. It's accessed via the River Road heading out of Sunshine Valley, BC

What suit from alpinestars is it that you're wearing in this video?

@Supernumerary 100% with you on the extra fuel! But they are a few good aftermarket tank options too.

i can officially say it is sold in cananda cause i bought one this week!! brand new at the dealer!! 2009 erzberg rodeo limited edition!! so tuesday i'm gonna find out about all the power!!!

Are the boots that you're wearing also from alpinestars?

great video! might just be my next bike

You are a Genious!.. Great reviews!

I believe the SE stands for Sanity Eliminator. The original Karoo rear tire lasted 560 miles on mine, just long enough to get to the 600 mile service. I'm afraid to count how many sets of D908RRs and Scorpions I've gone through in the 8,000 miles since then. You need to get your feet a bit more wet off-road a-la my "Fenceline" video :)

where were you riding?

@mission100uk or the KTM 690 Enduro R... That review is coming up next month. It'll be a special one.

What is your favorite bike in this genre?

@stephanektm Enjoy! Not on that note I'm off to buy stock in a couple tire companies :)

hahaha yeah also own a KLR at the moment, thinking this should be my next bike. Looks beautiful! though don't get me wrong, the KLR is an awesome bike - just "a bit" slow!

Thanks again!

@biglandfarm It was, and then it wasn't, and I think it may be again.

not one powerslide?!

Great Vid thanks

@Supernumerary how about a bigger gas tank? i was told safari makes them!!

@onewheeldrive that's a good one!! go for michelin or metzeler that's where i'm putting my money on rubber!!cheers!

Over all I prefer something a little smaller and lighter. Personally I own a KTM 640 Adventure, which I hope to replace with a 690 when it comes out.

Nice vid

Thnx!

Yes, Tech 3s

thats a bad ass bike , my dad and i wana buy a KTM 690 enduro

Happens to be where I live.

That's the Alpinestar Bionic.

This is TOP GEAR of motorcycles!

Horrendous. I'll get an exact stat for you from my notes in a bit.

Meh, worked fine either way. Came from the OEM like that.

Jus't keep it off the bitumen - it's FCKING TERRIBLE on blacktop. If you want power, and you want to put it on the black and the brown, get the BMW. This thing is a big dirt bike, sure, but it's NOT a dual sport.

great video! might just be my next bike