I cant believe this video is 8 years old. I bought a 990 last year because of THIS video. And I have to say, compared to my 690 Enduro R the 990 ist a crazy beast. Love it. Hope you are good m8. luv you.
BTW tell your friends to fine tune their motorcycles with a PCV and Autotune, get rid of the SAS. Set AFR to 13.2 for power and 13.5 to 13.7 in cruising range, 13 above 80% throttle...they'll see totally different numbers in consumption and a huge improvement in smoothness and transition dynamics.
Awesome video, you make some of the best off road motorcycle videos that I have seen yet to date on youtube while still being so down to earth and humble. I bought a 2008 990 almost exclusively because of this video, and have never look back, an amazing bike, but whatever gets you on the trails with good friends is what this sport is all about. Thanks again for all your videos, and for assembling a community of riders from around the world
Nice video and you are right about the 990 ADV (I have one myself, my little white donkey). I am not an experienced rider, but took the bike into very gnarly places and always delivered. It just wants to go and go fast, much faster than I can handle it. Overall, the 990 is an incredible machine with serious anger management issues. I just love it!
I'm sitting here in the office laughing my heart out!!! Thank you for a great vid. Man, I really love your channel and recommend it whenever I can. Keep it up, you touch a lot of people, inspire and bring joy.
+eveRide ADV another great video man. Love seeing Mr. Rojoneck and Mr. DuhFactor cutting it up on the 990s. Awesome machines and even more awesome riders. Thumbs up!
+eveRide ADV Nasty rumors I'm afraid. I was looking at an orange scooter 90cc due to my old age and some people +MrRojoneck +MrDuhFactor mistakenly assumed KTM 990. Simple mistake I guess. Would you be able to make me an awesome black KTM 90cc sticker?
I love my DR650 but I had the opportunity to ride a friends 990 once or twice.. I am currently waiting for him and his family to go out of town for a prolonged weekend ever since memorizing the code for his automatic garage door and learning he is fully insured for full replacement cost if his bike ends up totaled or "turns up missing".
I bought myself a 1200 vmax this year but kept my dr650 ..... I'm glad I did ..... Gonna put the dr back on the insurance in the spring ..... I miss riding her and taking her in the trails .
1 O2 sensor Autotune (AT-200) because the KTM LC8 are somewhat set to run richer at the rear cylinder (some say to compensate for the extra heat due to positioning) and 2 bang Autotune sets will need to achieve the same proportion of richness of the stock map, yet the AFR must be set manually for both in those. The 1 sensor will do it proportionally by itself (since it creates only one map that is stored in PCV for both cylinders. I remind that the PCV map involves a percentage of fuel added or subtracted at a specific throttle position/rpm range).
Sweet! Looks like a great day at Forest lake. When were you guys up there? I kept waiting for Rojo to do a video on his new steed, so I was surprised when I saw it pop up in the eveRide channel. I need to take a 990 for a spin............hmmmm.Keep up the good work.
That was the most graceful drop I think I've ever seen. I know this is totally stupid, but my favorite thing about those KTMs is the dash setup. Something about them looks completely clean and easy to read. I remember seeing that front fairing when I first got into riding street bikes, and I thought they were absolutely hideous. Funny how some time offroad changes things a bit.
Yeah buddy that's the Tibble Fork 4x4 trail right? I did that trail one time on my old KX250 RIP... :( and when we got to the top we had an hour long rainstorm that ended up flash flooding the entire 4x4 trail while we were going back down! Awesome trail and crazy memories. Great video I love your stuff man!
I know this video is 5 years old now, but it is worth mentioning that 950s can be had for reasonable off-road prices. Just picked up a 950 Adv for $4500.
I just scored a 990r yesterday. I've got a few mods in mind but it's definitely well sorted and ready to ride. I've just gotta make the time to get it in the dirt!
Dude, are you like filming in 3D now?! What is up with that high def video quality? I thought it was going to leap out of the monitor at me! Great video, sir. Looks like you guys were having an awesome adventure in a stunning landscape. If I were going to get a big ADV bike, I'd set my sights on the 1190 Adv R. You actually are somewhat to blame for that... When you did that dual vlog with your friend on his new 1190. Was he Mr. Cabeza Head or something like that? Anyhow brother, thank you for another fine and entertaining video. How you don't have 50K+ views on your videos, I don't know.
+gncc1race Yeah it was GoatCabeza :) That bike was incredible, but I only rode it for a minute. We'll have to put together a more extensive review very soon!
Can't believe it's already been over a year since this ride. Man how time flies! Almost dovecote my house...should be good for a journey south here in a few months. Get ready....I'm got some serious throttle issues I'm a gonna needs to get some fixin for.
Very well done. They have proved that a skillful rider can make a heavy bike look like a dirtbike and a unskilled rider can make a dirtbike look like a Harley. Stay safe
Great job as always my friend, I was looking at a KTM this past fall before I bought another DRZ. I wasn't looking at one that big, but wow, you did an awesome job. Keep up the great work my friend
I just acquired a 05.5 950 Adventure. What great fun. I am coming off of years of street bikes and never really had much experience on small dirt bikes, so the weight is a non-issue for me. Especially once you give it a little twist...
hey tyler! love the videos i look forward to them every week! you should make a T-shirt with your Everide logo I'm sure all your viewers would want to buy one, me included.
I just bought a used 990. 2007 with only 28K miles. Well maintained, just had the pesky clutch slave master cylinder replaced... I CANNOT WAIT FOR RIDING SEASON HERE IN UTAH!!!
If I didn't already have a BMW GS ADV, I'd have a KTM 990. i can barely afford the BMW maintenance as it is... Both are terrific motorcycles. Total grin generators. Thanks for the looksee at the KTM Tyler!
Kidneys good...a liver? You'd have yourself a deal! Lol, I've heard that the 990's have reliability issues but when they're running good are amazing! Awesome video. Absolutely loved the location and lake reflections!
Whats the temperature around there? Trees seem to go yellow :) Tyler, I have to say that I really enjoy your videos and from past 12 months, the quality has gone up and up and up. Keep up the good work! And Mr. Rojoneck got another subscriber thanks to you :)
ROFL!!!!!!! Love it!! Awesome video as usual and quite hilarious (especially the end). :) The only thing about the KTM 990 and 1190 that make me love my KLR is the price tag! ;)
Is that the lake forest trail up above tibble fork in American fork canyon. I rode my Brothers KLR up there a few years ago while visiting Utah. Sure looks like it. Or a lot like it. Great ride if you’ve not done it.
They can be purchased for much less now. You can find'em with low miles as well. Question, how do you this bike stacks up against like BMW F800/850GS , Triumph Tiger 800/900, and the KTM 890?
Great video Tyler, as some have said allready, your vids are top of the line! I also have an advise to you dude, don't even think of trying a 690, that will hurt you! ;P
I looked everywhere for that bike. Even out in Utah/Colorado. (Vacation). Found one with over 50k miles. $5500. Didn't get it. That's why I ended up with the 1190. But....I have to say that as much as I loved my KLR's and the xr650l, my excitement meter is far more pegged with the new ride. Although I highly recommend turning the ABS and traction control off in the woods. It will give you the pucker factor. Thanks by the way, after watching this vid, I'll be riding and not working today
if you like the 990 adventure you need to make a trip to San Diego and try my 950 super enduro same engine 40lbs lighter and a bad out of hell. open invitation
It sounds like a beast when you open the throttle. I had a go of someones 690 enduro, luckily it was on a wet muddy field so didnt have time to like it too much :-)
I was able to purchase a KTM 990 for a really good price just the other day, and I agree, Once I rode it, I had to have it. So now it is sitting in my garage. I went in to the dealer looking to purchase a 2018 DR-Z400S and came out with a 2012 KTM 990 Adventure, with 22xxx miles on it, for only about $300 more. Lets just say that I believe that I made the right decision.
Been drooling over the 690, 990 and 1190 for a long time! money money money... Beautiful bikes but so darn expensive. Great video but for now we'll sick to our cheap DR's 😀
I felt the same way when I rode my friends BMW S1000RR
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Try 950 super enduro R! This big lady can fly even more :D Trust me, i have one few months in my garage. I really like it! :)))))))))) ...... BTW nice video!:)
is it sad that i have been dazzled by the videos of Chris Birch dominating mother earth on the 1190 ADV-R? I have developed a quiet interest in the KTMs over the years. I have never ridden one, though. Geeze, I dont think i've ever seen one with my own eyes. there are no dealers near me.
If you're looking for an eternal mad case of heaping thigh sweats....looks no further. The KTM 990 will satisfy your desires. Awesome video brother and what an awesome ride we had! Let's do it again soon. Though I need a new rear tire because it's so hard not to let all that horsepower go to waste. She still needs a name. Any suggestions?
Awesome review, as we have come to expect, Tyler. Bet trying one on for a spin makes you appreciate what Chris Birch does with it, eh? Unbelievable skills, that man. Keep up the good work for those of us journeymen (and below, in my case) DS riders. Think about donating blood instead of a solid organ. It replenishes automatically for repeat offerings to the DS Gods....
oh my sweet moto dreams! Steve let me ride his. KTM950 and it was hard to bring it back to him with out going for a day trip first! :D AWESOME seeing the big girls flogged on a trail!!!! sorry eveRide no $$$ for your kidney and I would just trade it for a bike ;) super freaking vid!!!!!!!
You can get a 950/990 Adventure for $4k-ish now - so no need to sell a Kidney anymore! After owning dozens of dirt & street bikes over the years....the 9X0 Adventure is my personal favorite. Try one.
Been riding a ktm 990 for last month. With all its bling power do a lot for a big bike, I like the old klr better for many reasons. Nothing like it to me.
+wd40 ducttape After twisting the throttle and almost losing it a few times, I also like a little bit of mellow under my right hand! The 990 is a superb machine, but probably over my head in a lot of different ways :)
I am down for the rock and roll review! You convinced me to see how expensive they are in my part of the world and.... yeah still need to sell that kidney.
Love the videos you put out and I have been learning a lot. That being said I first started watching you videos about your experiences on your KLR, and have been thinking about buying one. I really like the price point they offer, and what you get for that price seems to be a good deal. However, I am not in love with the fact it only has 5 gears and lacks a bit of power. So I have started to see what other bikes out there exist and are not going to break my bank to badly. I can find these 990's for 8,000 plus and I'd be willing to pay extra up front rather than buy a bike I might want to upgrade a year or two down the road. So.... (my novel is almost over) if you could only have one bike which would you choose? I know you have multiple bikes but if you only had one, a KLR would you sell it for this bike? I know they are apples and oranges in a way, but also they are not too different. I want to add adventure to my life but realistically this bike will see a lot of pavement. I commute 600 miles round trip once a month and that's on top of typical commuting. I want a bike that can do it all and that's next to impossible.
Having watched this twice in a row, looking out at my KLR...You are putting my poor KLR in danger with me seeing this video! Not to much danger though as I dont think anyone would do a even trade KTM-KLR hahaha
+eveRide ADV can't do that! Crashed a dirt bike back in elementary school years and fractured one kidney so that option is out, unless someone wants to give me one to sell hahaha
+eveRide ADV lol I meant the DRZ section.... LoL not for sure why it put "sea" I promise it won't hurt my feelings if you don't answer back every time! :-) it is an honor tho!
Good things come to good people....Hang in there Tyler and it will happen...God Bless you sir. Keep up the good work. I would really like a sticker and do not mind paying for it....Thanks
This was more fun than I thought it would be! I bought my 990 new in 2007. Still have it. It did the same thing to me, too.
I cant believe this video is 8 years old. I bought a 990 last year because of THIS video. And I have to say, compared to my 690 Enduro R the 990 ist a crazy beast. Love it. Hope you are good m8. luv you.
You nailed it eve ride! The 990 is like nothing else out there, and is highly addictive!
BTW tell your friends to fine tune their motorcycles with a PCV and Autotune, get rid of the SAS. Set AFR to 13.2 for power and 13.5 to 13.7 in cruising range, 13 above 80% throttle...they'll see totally different numbers in consumption and a huge improvement in smoothness and transition dynamics.
Awesome video, you make some of the best off road motorcycle videos that I have seen yet to date on youtube while still being so down to earth and humble. I bought a 2008 990 almost exclusively because of this video, and have never look back, an amazing bike, but whatever gets you on the trails with good friends is what this sport is all about. Thanks again for all your videos, and for assembling a community of riders from around the world
Around that lake ride looked heaven.
Duhfactor is so generous with his 990. He let me ride his in Moab and now I own a 950 ;)
Excellent review!
+Chris Puder Hahaha he knows that once you've tasted the goodness, you'll want more!
Nice ending Man... I got a chuckle out of that...Anybody!?!?!?
Nice video and you are right about the 990 ADV (I have one myself, my little white donkey). I am not an experienced rider, but took the bike into very gnarly places and always delivered. It just wants to go and go fast, much faster than I can handle it. Overall, the 990 is an incredible machine with serious anger management issues. I just love it!
Wonderful buddy .. just wonderful :) Keep rolling out these great quality vids .. just love em :)
I'm sitting here in the office laughing my heart out!!!
Thank you for a great vid.
Man, I really love your channel and recommend it whenever I can.
Keep it up, you touch a lot of people, inspire and bring joy.
+Roy Karny Thanks so much Roy! That means a lot :D
forest lake!!! we were just there for the Low Range Off-road fall breakfast crawl. great vid man now I want one of those too! ugh
+lifebythehorns Just forget this whole video and save the money... and whatever you do, never ride one! You will want one soooo badly!
+eveRide ADV another great video man. Love seeing Mr. Rojoneck and Mr. DuhFactor cutting it up on the 990s. Awesome machines and even more awesome riders. Thumbs up!
+Adventure2wheels So wait... I heard a rumor that you were looking at a 990. Did you get it?????
+eveRide ADV Nasty rumors I'm afraid. I was looking at an orange scooter 90cc due to my old age and some people +MrRojoneck +MrDuhFactor mistakenly assumed KTM 990. Simple mistake I guess. Would you be able to make me an awesome black KTM 90cc sticker?
+Adventure2wheels Hahahaha for your 990cc mobility scooter? Heck yeah! :D
I love my DR650 but I had the opportunity to ride a friends 990 once or twice.. I am currently waiting for him and his family to go out of town for a prolonged weekend ever since memorizing the code for his automatic garage door and learning he is fully insured for full replacement cost if his bike ends up totaled or "turns up missing".
+BellOnWheels HAHAHHA! Well if that ever happens, and somehow you get tired of it... need a kidney?
Не сомневайся в себе! Делай.
I've had my 990 for about 6 months, use it everyday and love it, best bike I've ever ridden
Fantastic video. Fun and friendship makes these videos really stand out... oh, and awesome editing!
+California Dual Sport Riders Thanks Matt!
I bought myself a 1200 vmax this year but kept my dr650 ..... I'm glad I did ..... Gonna put the dr back on the insurance in the spring ..... I miss riding her and taking her in the trails .
On a 950 I consistently got 40+ mpg, and have always been able to reach 220 miles w/o concern.
Amazing bike(s).
It's not kindness. Anybody who lets you ride their bike is crazier than an outhouse rat.
+Hermit DaVlog Hold up man... I rode both of your bikes. A lot. :D
maybe you find some new friends. i let any of my buds ride my bikes and they'd do the same.
1 O2 sensor Autotune (AT-200) because the KTM LC8 are somewhat set to run richer at the rear cylinder (some say to compensate for the extra heat due to positioning) and 2 bang Autotune sets will need to achieve the same proportion of richness of the stock map, yet the AFR must be set manually for both in those. The 1 sensor will do it proportionally by itself (since it creates only one map that is stored in PCV for both cylinders. I remind that the PCV map involves a percentage of fuel added or subtracted at a specific throttle position/rpm range).
Sweet! Looks like a great day at Forest lake. When were you guys up there? I kept waiting for Rojo to do a video on his new steed, so I was surprised when I saw it pop up in the eveRide channel. I need to take a 990 for a spin............hmmmm.Keep up the good work.
+Gunner40Five Yeah he gave me his blessing to do the reveal!
"and no bank will lend me the money..." Love this video!! thanks amigo for this video!!
That was the most graceful drop I think I've ever seen. I know this is totally stupid, but my favorite thing about those KTMs is the dash setup. Something about them looks completely clean and easy to read. I remember seeing that front fairing when I first got into riding street bikes, and I thought they were absolutely hideous. Funny how some time offroad changes things a bit.
+dustysquito I still think of Back to the Future when I look at my KLR dash :)
Yeah buddy that's the Tibble Fork 4x4 trail right? I did that trail one time on my old KX250 RIP... :( and when we got to the top we had an hour long rainstorm that ended up flash flooding the entire 4x4 trail while we were going back down! Awesome trail and crazy memories.
Great video I love your stuff man!
+Nathan Boyle That sounds like an amazing adventure!
this is exactly how I felt when I got my 950 adventure. Goosebumps anytime I ride it
I know this video is 5 years old now, but it is worth mentioning that 950s can be had for reasonable off-road prices. Just picked up a 950 Adv for $4500.
I just scored a 990r yesterday. I've got a few mods in mind but it's definitely well sorted and ready to ride. I've just gotta make the time to get it in the dirt!
Dude, are you like filming in 3D now?! What is up with that high def video quality? I thought it was going to leap out of the monitor at me! Great video, sir. Looks like you guys were having an awesome adventure in a stunning landscape.
If I were going to get a big ADV bike, I'd set my sights on the 1190 Adv R. You actually are somewhat to blame for that... When you did that dual vlog with your friend on his new 1190. Was he Mr. Cabeza Head or something like that?
Anyhow brother, thank you for another fine and entertaining video. How you don't have 50K+ views on your videos, I don't know.
+gncc1race Yeah it was GoatCabeza :) That bike was incredible, but I only rode it for a minute. We'll have to put together a more extensive review very soon!
Can't believe it's already been over a year since this ride. Man how time flies! Almost dovecote my house...should be good for a journey south here in a few months. Get ready....I'm got some serious throttle issues I'm a gonna needs to get some fixin for.
Very well done. They have proved that a skillful rider can make a heavy bike look like a dirtbike and a unskilled rider can make a dirtbike look like a Harley. Stay safe
+Tankerman lol! I still make light bikes look like Harleys ;)
Great job as always my friend, I was looking at a KTM this past fall before I bought another DRZ. I wasn't looking at one that big, but wow, you did an awesome job. Keep up the great work my friend
I just acquired a 05.5 950 Adventure. What great fun. I am coming off of years of street bikes and never really had much experience on small dirt bikes, so the weight is a non-issue for me. Especially once you give it a little twist...
+greedyg76 Ohhhhhhhhh that addictive little twist! I know exactly what you mean :)
hey tyler! love the videos i look forward to them every week! you should make a T-shirt with your Everide logo I'm sure all your viewers would want to buy one, me included.
+Nathan Springer My wife and I are working on just that! :)
I just bought a used 990. 2007 with only 28K miles. Well maintained, just had the pesky clutch slave master cylinder replaced... I CANNOT WAIT FOR RIDING SEASON HERE IN UTAH!!!
The 990 is one bike I have really been dreaming about! But for now I'll keep rolling on my KTM 525 exc
If I didn't already have a BMW GS ADV, I'd have a KTM 990. i can barely afford the BMW maintenance as it is... Both are terrific motorcycles. Total grin generators. Thanks for the looksee at the KTM Tyler!
You mention Athena 2.0. It will be a lot of fun watching that build up for AB++
+6SHIFTER1 Mr Duhfactor is seriously the master!
hey its forest lake! I love that trail. Haven't done it on my motorcycle yet but plan to this season.
Kidneys good...a liver? You'd have yourself a deal! Lol, I've heard that the 990's have reliability issues but when they're running good are amazing! Awesome video. Absolutely loved the location and lake reflections!
I agree. The 990 is a bad ass machine. It doesn't have an equal.
Loved this video. I didn't go with the 990 instead I went with the 1090 because I wanted new. But these 990's are still cool!
Whats the temperature around there? Trees seem to go yellow :)
Tyler, I have to say that I really enjoy your videos and from past 12 months, the quality has gone up and up and up. Keep up the good work! And Mr. Rojoneck got another subscriber thanks to you :)
+iSlander You won't be disappointed in Rojo! He's hilarious!
I love the cut to elevator music and deer walking alongside the legs LOL!!!
Great video with some humor throughout.
ROFL!!!!!!! Love it!! Awesome video as usual and quite hilarious (especially the end). :) The only thing about the KTM 990 and 1190 that make me love my KLR is the price tag! ;)
+addie750 For sure! It's easy to love a Suzuk or a Kawi when you can buy a few for the same price :)
you had me at breeding a unicorn. My life's true quest.
That was brilliant man!
+The Magical World of Sweetman Someday we will find that unicorn... and we will breed it with those fire-breathing horses!
maybe the RTW ride should be more of an expedition to track it down
Great, so now I have to get a yamaha xt225 and a ktm 990. Thanks Everide!
+jeff ferguson lol! I need to stop doing reviews or something :)
I wanna come play out in St. George with my 950 Adv! =D Great vid!
man again, good video but I feel the audio is a little bit too loud for the voice over.
Is that the lake forest trail up above tibble fork in American fork canyon. I rode my Brothers KLR up there a few years ago while visiting Utah. Sure looks like it. Or a lot like it. Great ride if you’ve not done it.
They can be purchased for much less now. You can find'em with low miles as well. Question, how do you this bike stacks up against like BMW F800/850GS , Triumph Tiger 800/900, and the KTM 890?
I have been looking into these recently very very tempting
Great video Tyler, as some have said allready, your vids are top of the line!
I also have an advise to you dude, don't even think of trying a 690, that will hurt you! ;P
+Mattias Eriksson I will have to avoid that bike like the plague unless I win the lottery or something ;)
I looked everywhere for that bike. Even out in Utah/Colorado. (Vacation). Found one with over 50k miles. $5500. Didn't get it. That's why I ended up with the 1190. But....I have to say that as much as I loved my KLR's and the xr650l, my excitement meter is far more pegged with the new ride. Although I highly recommend turning the ABS and traction control off in the woods. It will give you the pucker factor. Thanks by the way, after watching this vid, I'll be riding and not working today
+toy g Haha! Motivating people to ditch work and ride... that's my MO! :D
if you like the 990 adventure you need to make a trip to San Diego and try my 950 super enduro same engine 40lbs lighter and a bad out of hell. open invitation
what year is this? sorry if it's posted didn't see it with my old eyes :-)
Kidneys with stones for a bike FOR stones...that was a funny video man...
How about the year of the bike put in the video they changed quite a bit
It sounds like a beast when you open the throttle. I had a go of someones 690 enduro, luckily it was on a wet muddy field so didnt have time to like it too much :-)
+MuddySump You lucky duck... yeah I wished I had dropped it or something so I wasn't obsessed with owning one now ;)
Took me 4 years to find a 2012 990 R in excellent condition and well documented. My wife can sell it after I’m dead, because I’m not parting with it!
Nice video! I would love to have one of these bikes! This is American fork canyon right?
The 1090R finally came along but for a couple of years in there I wondered what KTM was thinking when they 86'd the 990R for their BMW 1200 clones.
I was able to purchase a KTM 990 for a really good price just the other day, and I agree, Once I rode it, I had to have it. So now it is sitting in my garage. I went in to the dealer looking to purchase a 2018 DR-Z400S and came out with a 2012 KTM 990 Adventure, with 22xxx miles on it, for only about $300 more. Lets just say that I believe that I made the right decision.
Been drooling over the 690, 990 and 1190 for a long time! money money money... Beautiful bikes but so darn expensive. Great video but for now we'll sick to our cheap DR's 😀
+Sum4Seb Gotta love the DRs! All the adventure, a quarter of the price :)
I felt the same way when I rode my friends BMW S1000RR
Try 950 super enduro R! This big lady can fly even more :D Trust me, i have one few months in my garage. I really like it! :)))))))))) ...... BTW nice video!:)
+Honza Stára Ahhhhh can I ride it sometime? ;) If you say yes, wherever you're at, I'll be there lol :D
@@eveRide aaaaaaand no reply in 4 years from @Honza Stara , hahahahahahahaa
traded up the Tdub (tw200) for a drz400 today. getting back to my roots of off road deer trail riding.
+Kurt Rodland The DRZ is a great bike! I'd love to ride a TW someday, though!
The TDub was fun. But at 6'1 I was a touch too tall for it.
+eveRide ADV I picked up a 2013 drz, full yoshimura exhaust 535 miles for 4599. had a bone stock one with 2500 miles for 4499. no Brainer decision.
is it sad that i have been dazzled by the videos of Chris Birch dominating mother earth on the 1190 ADV-R? I have developed a quiet interest in the KTMs over the years. I have never ridden one, though. Geeze, I dont think i've ever seen one with my own eyes. there are no dealers near me.
If you're looking for an eternal mad case of heaping thigh sweats....looks no further. The KTM 990 will satisfy your desires. Awesome video brother and what an awesome ride we had! Let's do it again soon. Though I need a new rear tire because it's so hard not to let all that horsepower go to waste. She still needs a name. Any suggestions?
honey badger hahaha
+MrRojoneck I still think Rhonda is a good one! Though you might need to bring her down here for a few rides, just to make sure.
might want to raise that front fender ! anyways nice vid.
Awesome review, as we have come to expect, Tyler. Bet trying one on for a spin makes you appreciate what Chris Birch does with it, eh? Unbelievable skills, that man. Keep up the good work for those of us journeymen (and below, in my case) DS riders. Think about donating blood instead of a solid organ. It replenishes automatically for repeat offerings to the DS Gods....
+osimnod Yeah but I have a fear of needles ;)
Great taste in music. Any chance of getting the song names?
Is this Utah?
+Juro asdf sure is!
oh my sweet moto dreams! Steve let me ride his. KTM950 and it was hard to bring it back to him with out going for a day trip first! :D
AWESOME seeing the big girls flogged on a trail!!!!
sorry eveRide no $$$ for your kidney and I would just trade it for a bike ;)
super freaking vid!!!!!!!
+DRZcoffeegirl Ride You got to ride Steve's 950?! Ohhhh soo jealous!
You can get a 950/990 Adventure for $4k-ish now - so no need to sell a Kidney anymore! After owning dozens of dirt & street bikes over the years....the 9X0 Adventure is my personal favorite. Try one.
Nice. Saying its a 990 makes it sound huge, but watching the video, you can see that they are as trail worthy as many much smaller bikes.
+Hobbz-Garage Yeah they were killing it right along with a heavily modified KLX 310!
Been riding a ktm 990 for last month. With all its bling power do a lot for a big bike, I like the old klr better for many reasons. Nothing like it to me.
+wd40 ducttape After twisting the throttle and almost losing it a few times, I also like a little bit of mellow under my right hand! The 990 is a superb machine, but probably over my head in a lot of different ways :)
Would love one of those in my stable some day.
Woo Hoo!!! What a killer day that was!!! It was fun watching you throw a leg over that big girl! (I think she liked it)! Now, to go watch it again!
+MrDuhfactor Thanks again for letting me ride her! Also... do you need a kidney?
They are awesome. A buddy of mine just got a 1190r . IMO its a lot of bike.
+Piston Slap 150hp on a bike for dirt... that's just insane!
As usual, marvelous videos!!!
try a ktm 690 enduro r 2014 - now If you like the 990 than you definatly like the 690R
+Thijs Sillen One of these days I definitely will!
Sure, you have videography skillzzzz, but "breeding Borg and plus sized models"? That was funny. You are a comedy writer too!
+Steven Pelayo Seriously, I think that's how KTM came up with the 990!
I am down for the rock and roll review! You convinced me to see how expensive they are in my part of the world and.... yeah still need to sell that kidney.
990 is unreal! Does anyone know of a way I could add 6 inches to my height?
+Boro Biker Man it's not all that tall, though. It is wide... which knocks a few inseem inches off, though.
What a beast. My dream bike is the Africa twin. both very sexy rides. Thanks for not giving me a heart attack watching this video (like the last one).
+Twistygrip KLR I can't wait to try the AT someday!
I'm glad you have gotten to taste the 9x0 koolaid! Great bike. Now keep up the great videos!
Chuck in a few Fava beans and a nice Chianti, and you've got yourself a deal.... ;)
+BimbleBoy Blue BWAHAHAHA!
I'd love to have a ride of one of those!!
Love the videos you put out and I have been learning a lot. That being said I first started watching you videos about your experiences on your KLR, and have been thinking about buying one. I really like the price point they offer, and what you get for that price seems to be a good deal. However, I am not in love with the fact it only has 5 gears and lacks a bit of power. So I have started to see what other bikes out there exist and are not going to break my bank to badly. I can find these 990's for 8,000 plus and I'd be willing to pay extra up front rather than buy a bike I might want to upgrade a year or two down the road. So.... (my novel is almost over) if you could only have one bike which would you choose? I know you have multiple bikes but if you only had one, a KLR would you sell it for this bike? I know they are apples and oranges in a way, but also they are not too different. I want to add adventure to my life but realistically this bike will see a lot of pavement. I commute 600 miles round trip once a month and that's on top of typical commuting. I want a bike that can do it all and that's next to impossible.
Four years later and they are just as expensive now when I am looking to get a new to me Adv that isn't $15000+
Looks like a sweet bike.
Having watched this twice in a row, looking out at my KLR...You are putting my poor KLR in danger with me seeing this video! Not to much danger though as I dont think anyone would do a even trade KTM-KLR hahaha
+Royce Blankenship (Bad Attitude Aviation) Throw in a kidney and you might have a deal! :D
+eveRide ADV can't do that! Crashed a dirt bike back in elementary school years and fractured one kidney so that option is out, unless someone wants to give me one to sell hahaha
lets not forget ridevictoria's wr250r...
Can't I stop off at Starbucks on my way to the hardest trails I can find?
+UnsightedADV Hey sure! Nothing wrong :)
as usual..... LOVE your videos! you need to get on thumpertalk.com on the sea section with us...some great posts and info and pretty cool peeps too!
+Kathy Doan I love me some thumpertalk! I wish I had more time to write/contribute to TT and ADV Rider!
+eveRide ADV lol I meant the DRZ section.... LoL not for sure why it put "sea" I promise it won't hurt my feelings if you don't answer back every time! :-) it is an honor tho!
+Kathy Doan lol! Gotta love that autocorrect :D Most of the time it spells something that has nothing to do with anything :D
Great video!!
My 990 has 86k miles on it. Still going strong!
Looking at one with 30,000 miles…what questions should I ask the seller? Thanks👍
Good things come to good people....Hang in there Tyler and it will happen...God Bless you sir. Keep up the good work.
I would really like a sticker and do not mind paying for it....Thanks
ditto
+Twistygrip KLR New stickers coming out soon! Did you guys do the free stickers when they were still up? Don't worry.... we can make more!
+eveRide ADV I was unable to get a sticker. I dont mind paying a bit and advertising your channel. Keep up the good work
+Stephen Becker Don't worry Stephen, we'll get you taken care of very shortly. A new sticker campaign is coming up!
Still love this video!
Went back in time. Buying a 990 this Saturday for 7k. Keeping my tractor too! #klr #990