Well that burst my dream bubble.
at home there are not really any tracks or trails worthy of having this bikes ability, the 1190 can get around the Cotswolds perfectly well.
Really? I’d like to see that.
A bike like this, for me, would see me packing day sacks and shooting off into Wales looking out longer trails than we have here. Then riding back in reasonable comfort. I’m sure the Freeride would do the same job but that would be like thrashing an old donkey that’s just finished towing a plough through a field and taking the grapes to town, on an empty stomach.
The reason I haven’t got a 1090r in the garage for this, is that I know it would stop me taking stuff on that I might otherwise do on a bike I know I’ll be able to pick up more than twice before exhaustion sets in. I let the 1290 S down on grass when I first got it and despite an adrenaline shot from letting down a brand new bike it was an real effort. No panniers on, which would’ve helped a little I guess, but.... So a bigger bike needs a mate (or two) to help you if you’re going to be out all day. It’s also too tall for me off-road really. Hoping the 790 will be a good compromise all round. Low seat height I see (let’s wait and see) plus those that have the road 790 seem to think the engine is pretty sweet so hopefully no vibes like a single cylinder.
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