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i have these, i think they are ok only. hard to access some items like the fork pinch bolts

To big do hard enduro work unless your at pilot level.

Enjoyed the detailed narration. I have the KTM 390 and also am just getting started off road. Will be heading to Colorado from Maine in September.

I came to this video after watching your recent one about choosing the Tuareg 660 over other light- and mid-weight adventure bikes. In that you said you felt the lower hp bikes had trouble at higher altitudes. In this video you don't mention that sort of difficulty. I live in NYS, so my max elevations are 4-5,000 feet (if I should ride the Whites in NH). So I'm curious when & how you noticed the problem with your TKM 390, which I am enjoying a lot. I also suspect that a Fuel X which adjusts the mixture flexibly might improve lower air pressure behavior. Thanks for your videos!

The bmw 900 gs is the best bike in the market today . Ktm is a nono NFG !! . 660 IS NO BAD JUST FIX THE OIL LEAK ON THE BOOTS 😂

The tenere 700 is way too tallllllll !!😢

Wr450f street legal 2005 !!

Bud nice . But get a enduro 450 ! This bikes are too heavy and costly ! .. use them nice . ! 😮

I really like how you added a voice over rather than use the sound from the actual ride

There is nothing wrong with the tires. You will find that the rear is taller that stock (or most) tires. You need to adjust your preloads (aka Geometry) to get this corrected. Also take into account all the stuff you pile on the bike. You should have 25% - 33% sag loaded. Start from there. A wobble can be from not having enough load on the front or too much.

I love the bike by bike breakdown, and I’ve done the exact same spreadsheet. I gotta say though, I've written bikes off due to a spec number before, then I actually rode it and was blown away. No spreadsheet can capture the FEEL of a bike.

What about the Suzuki 800DE?

The 500 was definitely the bike to choose for this trail

I have a T7 and LOVE it but with a 32" inseam i am on my tiptoes just standing still on flat ground. I just bought the Taureg 660 after renting one to try on the trails (i am nearly flat footed on this). The suspension is WAY better than the T7, almost feels like I am cheating on the Taureg but the Taureg puts out a lot of heat on the right leg, I get none on the T7. I just measured the clearance on both, The Taureg bash plate and rear shock are both just above 10 inches, The T7 bash plate is at 11" but the bottom of the rear shock is at 9.5". I ride my T7 on most of the same trails @exploready does - Argentine pass, Geneva creek, Switzerland trail, Magnolia, Apex by Central City so I think the clearance will be fine. I dont really care about all the ride modes but cruise control is definitely one piece of tech I like

@Exploready - the link for the stabilizer doesn't work for me, goes to a generic page

Do you have an affiliate link for the bash plate?

Have you changed the sprocket ratio from stock? I rented one and found the low end wanting, such a plush ride compared to my T7 but lacks a lot of low end grunt

I live in St George Utah let me know if you are ever looking for a riding buddy..

I've had a KTM 390 Adv for a few years now. Power isn't much of an issue; surprisingly peppy and I'm used to 150+hp street bikes. That said, I used to have a Tuono 1100 and really love Aprilias. I'd hate to go up in weight (solo rider as well) but this one is definitely on my short list.

How's the vibration? I bought the a Tuareg with the KIT pre-installed from the dealer. But around 4 - 5k RPM it vibrates like crazy.

Should have included the Honda 750 transalp instead of the 500 honda.. Also definitely get an upgraded air filter for that Tuareg 660.

What tires are you riding on? I have Dunlop Trail Max Mission on my Pan America Special but you appear to have a more aggressive tread.

I sat on a PanAm and couldn't even get it off the kickstand. So heavy.

I’ve run a steering damper on my 690 that was experiencing the same head shake at highway speeds. It was transformational in this regards. After installation, not an issue at high speeds, up to +160 km/h. In deep sand, gravel and rock deflections, it was amazing. The best money that I spent on upgrades. Next up is an A660. Let's see how that feels but me.thinks that a steering damper is a good thing regardless, as you only ever find out when you are on the limit. And then it's too late.

Hey, Nice vidéo !! I just have a question, what is the name of your rear bag? I can’t find it in the web !

I thoroughly enjoyed every part of your video. Thank you for producing and posting it. BTW - Your comment about “the more people you bring, the more fun you’re going to have” made me realize how different experiences and wants on rides can be. Haven ridden our offroad trails in the Colorado region for the past 20 years with groups of two to over ten, I can honestly say that I prefer no more than one person to ride with. Why? Because for many potential reasons, the more riders are in a group the more you’ll be stopped, to the point of seldom ever reaching a day’s goal (location). This is especially true when newer riders are part of that group. Not anyone’s fault, but I kind of enjoy riding my own pace these days. 😊

Now at 15k on my Tuareg, not a single issue

Much less rocks from when I last rode it.

My KLR rocked it.

Great video! I ride a DR650 but considering the Tuareg. Comfort on the pavement would be nice but the extra weight on trails, especially as an older rider can be challenging, my stamina gives out. Looks like you handle the Tuareg quite well.

Now do the Red Cone side, its a little ruffer 😆

Nicely presented video. Gravity and thin air our rough! This would be cake on my 300 XC but a decent challenge on my 701. No way I'd take an actual ADV on this, too much expensive crunchiness going on 😆

I’m away from (Western) Colorado for the first half of the year (2024) and your very well narrated and edited video made my day on this very rainy day in Germany. Can’t wait to get back home to my Rockies.

What octane are you running at the elevation too? A ground wire to starter helps. Think it's not making good ground on engine. Then you ground the jump box where? And it starts. Even though a voltage gauge shows good battery. But finding a ground at starter with voltage guage shows the problem. No more lag and stupid with the starter and haven't blown relay since.

Глупости .Bullshits.

Глупости .Bullshits.

Hey man, I was just taking with Colin and he shared this video with me. We bike together at Trestle. I just bought a KTM 890 and would like to do some rides with you and him some time. I am in Evergreen. -Jamie

What is holding your phone in place even after a fall?? What kit do you use

How does the traction control work iff road?

Definetly the Best option there! Tubeless Tyres, Low down center, Dash. And relaiability will be perfect.

Jim let's do Red Cone this summer 2024 when the snow melts! I have done it a bunch in a 4x4 rig, should be cake on the Aprilia's!

Is that the stock skid plate or aftermarket? Enjoy your videos, will be purchasing a Tuareg in the next month?

Reminds me of Schnebly hill out of Sedona...which I did in a 4 wheel drive truck. You are crazy lol. That KTM was amazing....the Tuareg seemed less nimble but pretty capable

Sounds like I will be doing this ride soon. Riding there and back from lone tree on my klr.

Probably ok if I don’t use knobbies I’m guessing

Is it me or is the left side bar bend closer to the bar clamp than the right?!?

I was seriously looking at the Tuareg 660, but in NZ, LIKE MOST THINGS, SERVICE SUCKS. I send an email to Aprilia NZ, to ask them about possible roadside assist as we only have 6 dealerships in the whole of NZ. They didn't bother to answer. So I will never ever look at Aprilia again. NZ is not known for good client service.

Exactly what happened

Brake lever looked exposed, underneath the guard, you might want to rotate them downwards a bit, are they hard to rotate at all?

Great practice! What skid plate is that?