For trips to places like Iceland highlighted in the two current trip reports?
I really need to do a few of these type of trips and want to build the best bike to do it on. I don’t want or need the latest fanciest bike but one that’s going to be ultra reliable and bullet proof. Again, I don’t want the quickest but one that’s going to start on the button everyday etc....
I have no idea on the KTM enduro range ( only KTM I’ve ever owned is my 390 Duke ) but see the 640 / 690’s seem to be quite popular. Then, what would need doing to it? Do any of them have kick starts as well as electric? Suspension upgrades, tyres, luggage, engine mods, crash protection, fuel tank size options for longer sections etc....
I will always be doing it solo so no rear seat needed. Hard or soft luggage? I appreciate a lot of this is personal preference but all advice is most welcomed.
I’ve thought about this before but now is the time ( before I get too old ) to make some serious plans. I love remoteness, scenery and enjoy camping. And there again, camping equipment for these types of trips would differ to the kit I have for doing an Alps trip solo on my 1150 GS. I’d need more lightweight stuff so things like tents, cookers, camp beds etc.
Anyone with personal experience of these type of “ lightweight “ tours on smaller bikes is welcome to chip in.
Ta.
I really need to do a few of these type of trips and want to build the best bike to do it on. I don’t want or need the latest fanciest bike but one that’s going to be ultra reliable and bullet proof. Again, I don’t want the quickest but one that’s going to start on the button everyday etc....
I have no idea on the KTM enduro range ( only KTM I’ve ever owned is my 390 Duke ) but see the 640 / 690’s seem to be quite popular. Then, what would need doing to it? Do any of them have kick starts as well as electric? Suspension upgrades, tyres, luggage, engine mods, crash protection, fuel tank size options for longer sections etc....
I will always be doing it solo so no rear seat needed. Hard or soft luggage? I appreciate a lot of this is personal preference but all advice is most welcomed.
I’ve thought about this before but now is the time ( before I get too old ) to make some serious plans. I love remoteness, scenery and enjoy camping. And there again, camping equipment for these types of trips would differ to the kit I have for doing an Alps trip solo on my 1150 GS. I’d need more lightweight stuff so things like tents, cookers, camp beds etc.
Anyone with personal experience of these type of “ lightweight “ tours on smaller bikes is welcome to chip in.
Ta.