The Super Adventure Begins

A new bike

After 2 years and 42,000 km time has come once again for an update.

the Honda Crosstourer has been a great bike and I have enjoyed every kilometre. It has been the first "adventure tourer" style bike I have had and it will not be the last. I find that this style of bike suits my needs absolutely perfectly. A very comfortable upright seating position, enough protection from the elements, perfect for long distance touring and able to tackle a dirt road with confidence. As they say in the trade "it ticks all the boxes"

I have been looking at the KTM 1290 Super adventure for a while now and having taken the plunge in July, I am thrilled with the result. It is so far ahead of the Honda it is in another suburb. If you are really interested in the details click here. Suffice to say that it won best adventure tourer for 2015.

Unfortunately, with 42,000 Ks the trade in value for the Honda took a serious hit. You can have a good trade in value on a bike, or, you can ride it a lot. I choose to ride it a lot. This is what the ad says when the dealer was selling my traded Honda. " In great condition for the mileage and well looked after (full service history),"


Here it is.

That's me.

with luggage