Hey what's up everyone this video is a bit longer then usual it's me riding with a buddy of mine doing some more ''serious'' offroad stuff first time with the big beast. The first half is more edited second half is mostly pure riding trying something different with this video hope you all like it! Let me know what you think about the longer video you like it or not leave a comment below like and sharing helps a ton!
I like this video, I can totally relate. I bought a 2096 950 adventure bike last winter. I never rode big bikes before, or road bikes. I’ve always been a Dirtbike guy. I had a bad car wreck (head on collision) 8 months before I bought this bike. I ha 4 surgeries from the accident, so when I got on my 950 the first couple of times I was just like you in this video, especially in the slippery mud. Rock on bro, love the video
Hey Idatech sorry for the late reply but better late then never right?! by the way congrats on the 2006 950 adv! hope you had a blast riding it for a year, i sadly got into dirt bikes and offroading later in life *30's currently 32 i feel ancient to start lol* man thats rough i hope you healed up from the accident sounds like a horrible one glad to see you still kicking and getting back into motorcycles, ive been dealing with some injuries mainly knee injuries left one twice in a row now and it just doesnt feel the same so i am a bit causious while riding sadly because i love pushing my own limits but this age number in my mind making me doubt alot if i should even do this stuff hahah. The big bikes are tricky to ride mainly if you gotta put your foot down other then that this big beast is a big dirt bike love how it handles! Glad you enjoyed the video hopefully i get some more in the pipelines soon! just gotta get the head n body right to start rippin again! *Sorry for the long reply by the way its just nice to chat with someone who can unfortionally relate to the injury part and overcoming it!*
Lower tire pressure and a more off-road tire will make you feel much more secure on the bike, where you can trust it. And Not one that just looks like a knobby.
yeah youre 100% right its hard to get a 100% off road tire for where i live cause theres alot of road sections in between the offroading real knobbies would just get ruined i feel like. i did use 2.3bar i should have went down to 2.0 oops later in the video i got way more comfy the first part i left in just to show the how people that start offroading in there 30s trying to overcome there fear hahah! Thanks for the comments by the way Mike i appreciate you!
What tyres were you running during that ride? (which part of TET NL is that?) I have the 990 Adventure, that little b*tch is a lot more jerky on the throttle as the 950. But the beast can really conquer everything you throw at it! regarding the crash bars, they're not the best, as during a crash they tend to damage the frame (where the crashbar is using that clamp to fixate it to the frame).
Yo Koen seems like you know your stuff if you are a Dutchie as well hit me up on instagram i got a lot to learn about riding and riding this beast always looking for good riding buds *preferably better then me haha not that thats hard so i can learn a thing or two* The bike has pirelli scorpion rally str's under it i ran 2bar that day. About the crash bars thanks for letting me know i was already about to take them off because i hate them in corners they get in the way when you wanna put your leg forward a bit. LMK if u wanna have a chat dude im all up for it!
Idk what happened to my reply youtube yeeted it it seems like but if you wanna chat dm me on instagram name is Zauxie would love to get more riding buddies!
I really can relate. Started riding bikes four years go when I was 36. I have never ridden an adventure bike. Just street riding on my CB500 and Street Triple R, but my two riding buddies both have adventure bikes (Teneree 700 and Africa Twin). Now I want to get one too and the KTM 950 is very high up on my list, but after watching your video I'm not quite sure anymore. I'm afraid it could be a bit much of a bike for me. Do you think a lighter bike would be a better choice? I'ts just so hard to find one that is capable of street and off road riding.
Hey Tomori, getting an adventure bike is great fun specially when you can ride with buddies i'd recommend that if you have some offroad friends that already are in the adventure game but to me the best way to start is on a smaller dirt bike or even a light weight adventure bike/duel sport! They are much more forgiving to ride less power so you really need to learn techniques and its less scary to go down specially if you are going to ride alot on your own besides that much cheaper to repair * dirt bikes and duel sports mostly* then the bigger adventure bikes! Even if you get like a honda crf 300 L you can keep up with your buddies on the more technical stuff even if you are not as skilled yet as they are and you learn much quicker in my opinion!
@@ZauxieMoto Hey, thank you for the reply and your input! Yeah, you're right...that would be the smart thing to do, but I somehow don't feel all that smart at the moment 😅 The more I think about the 950, the more I fall in love with that thing and the idea of it. I'm not all that worried about repair costs, because I do most of the work myself, and I also think(!) that I can manage the power,...it's just the size and weight of that bike which intimidates me a bit. I'm not a very tall/heavy guy 170 cm 68kg. My buddies and I usually cover a few thousand kilometers when we go on a road trip (which unfortunately involves highway too). I don't know if a single cylinder dirt bike is the right choice for that kind of riding, and even if we just wan't to go off road or reach the TET, we have to travel to another country because it's not allowed in mine. Have been doing a lot of thinking yesterday and also looked into some other bikes, but everything that is a bit better suited for long distance travel, is basically in the same weight class as the 950. I will give it some more thought and maybe test ride a 950 before I make a final decision! Thanks again for your advice and have a fantastic new year's eve!
it has the crash bars im not that afraid to drop it did that a few times haha its just the first time riding this big girl in a bit slicker/deeper n wetter stuff and i came off a few injuries so i need to find the balls again haha
Yoo Rans, dit was richting Eindhoven en van daar richting Roosendaal stuk brabandse TET men maatje had de navigatie dus weet niet precies haha thanks voor de comment dude! Als ik goed kon rijden*en kan ik niet hahah*I had ik wel een spin turn gedaan met de motor moet dat echt leren! Rij jij vaak?
@@ransjooman sick dude als je nog riding buddies zoekt voeg me maar toe op instagram ben nog geen super goeie offroad rijder maar wil graag leren en veel meer rijden als je nog goeie plekken weet let me know!
Your suspension seems a bit hard for that trail. This type of road should not throw you around as much. My 950 goes a lot smoother on trails like this. Guess someone set it up like this or put harder springs in the fork.
im a rookie at best when it comes to that stuff haha it did feel stable if i went a little bit faster and put my weight back more maybe its just my position? I also got 50/50 tires on it and was running i think 2.2bars in both tires.
@@ZauxieMoto pressure is too high, you need about 2bars for offroad, tire does not matter here, the tire has to do with grip, but that bouncing around is just a suspension thing and it's quite dangerous at your skill level. And remember, that is not a technical trail at all.
@@razvandumitru2252 Thanks for the advice and stuff i dont think i did that bad for my ''skill level'' also it didnt feel dangerous like skipping around it actually felt pretty solid decent grip i dont know how far you got into the video some parts were quite tricky to me being a novice so it might not look tough to a guy like you which more expirience but it was to me.
@@ZauxieMoto Weight forward when needing more front tire traction and turning. Weight back for some hills where you need more rear traction, but this bike is pretty heavy in the rear so it’s not necessary very often when you have the right rear tire for dirt and become more gentle and progressive with throttle.
c'est quoi le probleme avec la boue mec?! c'est pas une moto de salon! elle sait nager! lol. j'ai une 650super enduro et une 990 super adventure Relle supporte bien la boue et l'eau n'ai pas peur ! en tout cas ta moto est en bonne forme elle pete la santé! super moto
Thanks man sorry i had to use google translate haha, im still fairly new to offroad riding since i bought this bike i never treated her as a show bike *maybe i should because she is very pretty still* had a few little crashes with it offroad but man i love this bike and the sound of the LC8 is just so awesome i kinda want some other exhausts for her but cant find some affortable ones:(
@@ZauxieMoto sorry for my english i am french from reunion island, indian ocean! i have a 950 super enduro r and a 990 adventure R the best exhaust for them are the leovince with the "H" collector for sure you need only this exhaust the others are not better! your bike is on good health i heard it!
@@geslerecoutaye8529 yeah the previous owner really took good care of her i hope i can too although i dont have much experience hahah ill try to keep her running as good as she is now! thanks for the comment and dude thats AWESOME Super enduro R 950 is a beast and very rare! very nice to see you on my little channel its cool to meet you.
@@ZauxieMoto you are welcome i like to watch adventure bike video i can not run because of an accident last month my knee has injuries becuse i was running to slow the bike fall on me in front of my house when i finish my ride !!! lool i enjoy your video have a good day!
ohh that sucks to hear i hate having knees hahah they injure so easy i have the exact same problem i crashed 6 months ago riding my first *real* offroad ride took my left knee 3 months to heal up then i tried motocross for the first time and now its still not healed i might have to get an other MRI done and go back to doctor
Hey what's up everyone this video is a bit longer then usual it's me riding with a buddy of mine doing some more ''serious'' offroad stuff first time with the big beast.
The first half is more edited second half is mostly pure riding trying something different with this video hope you all like it!
Let me know what you think about the longer video you like it or not leave a comment below like and sharing helps a ton!
I love it when I have the chance to go riding with Homies!
Always a good time
yeah its a fun time with the boyz!
Hell yeah dude you did great
And last saturday too, proud of my young padawan!
Look at me riding like a police officer hahaha
Thanks my guy i really need to do better and ride more tho tons to learn i just need to get off my ass n get in shape hahah
I like this video, I can totally relate. I bought a 2096 950 adventure bike last winter. I never rode big bikes before, or road bikes. I’ve always been a Dirtbike guy. I had a bad car wreck (head on collision) 8 months before I bought this bike. I ha 4 surgeries from the accident, so when I got on my 950 the first couple of times I was just like you in this video, especially in the slippery mud. Rock on bro, love the video
2006
2006 950 adventure
Hey Idatech sorry for the late reply but better late then never right?! by the way congrats on the 2006 950 adv! hope you had a blast riding it for a year, i sadly got into dirt bikes and offroading later in life *30's currently 32 i feel ancient to start lol* man thats rough i hope you healed up from the accident sounds like a horrible one glad to see you still kicking and getting back into motorcycles, ive been dealing with some injuries mainly knee injuries left one twice in a row now and it just doesnt feel the same so i am a bit causious while riding sadly because i love pushing my own limits but this age number in my mind making me doubt alot if i should even do this stuff hahah.
The big bikes are tricky to ride mainly if you gotta put your foot down other then that this big beast is a big dirt bike love how it handles! Glad you enjoyed the video hopefully i get some more in the pipelines soon! just gotta get the head n body right to start rippin again! *Sorry for the long reply by the way its just nice to chat with someone who can unfortionally relate to the injury part and overcoming it!*
Lower tire pressure and a more off-road tire will make you feel much more secure on the bike, where you can trust it. And Not one that just looks like a knobby.
yeah youre 100% right its hard to get a 100% off road tire for where i live cause theres alot of road sections in between the offroading real knobbies would just get ruined i feel like. i did use 2.3bar i should have went down to 2.0 oops later in the video i got way more comfy the first part i left in just to show the how people that start offroading in there 30s trying to overcome there fear hahah!
Thanks for the comments by the way Mike i appreciate you!
What tyres were you running during that ride? (which part of TET NL is that?)
I have the 990 Adventure, that little b*tch is a lot more jerky on the throttle as the 950.
But the beast can really conquer everything you throw at it!
regarding the crash bars, they're not the best, as during a crash they tend to damage the frame (where the crashbar is using that clamp to fixate it to the frame).
Yo Koen seems like you know your stuff if you are a Dutchie as well hit me up on instagram i got a lot to learn about riding and riding this beast always looking for good riding buds *preferably better then me haha not that thats hard so i can learn a thing or two* The bike has pirelli scorpion rally str's under it i ran 2bar that day.
About the crash bars thanks for letting me know i was already about to take them off because i hate them in corners they get in the way when you wanna put your leg forward a bit. LMK if u wanna have a chat dude im all up for it!
Idk what happened to my reply youtube yeeted it it seems like but if you wanna chat dm me on instagram name is Zauxie would love to get more riding buddies!
I really can relate. Started riding bikes four years go when I was 36. I have never ridden an adventure bike. Just street riding on my CB500 and Street Triple R, but my two riding buddies both have adventure bikes (Teneree 700 and Africa Twin). Now I want to get one too and the KTM 950 is very high up on my list, but after watching your video I'm not quite sure anymore. I'm afraid it could be a bit much of a bike for me. Do you think a lighter bike would be a better choice? I'ts just so hard to find one that is capable of street and off road riding.
Hey Tomori, getting an adventure bike is great fun specially when you can ride with buddies i'd recommend that if you have some offroad friends that already are in the adventure game but to me the best way to start is on a smaller dirt bike or even a light weight adventure bike/duel sport! They are much more forgiving to ride less power so you really need to learn techniques and its less scary to go down specially if you are going to ride alot on your own besides that much cheaper to repair * dirt bikes and duel sports mostly* then the bigger adventure bikes! Even if you get like a honda crf 300 L you can keep up with your buddies on the more technical stuff even if you are not as skilled yet as they are and you learn much quicker in my opinion!
@@ZauxieMoto Hey, thank you for the reply and your input! Yeah, you're right...that would be the smart thing to do, but I somehow don't feel all that smart at the moment 😅 The more I think about the 950, the more I fall in love with that thing and the idea of it. I'm not all that worried about repair costs, because I do most of the work myself, and I also think(!) that I can manage the power,...it's just the size and weight of that bike which intimidates me a bit. I'm not a very tall/heavy guy 170 cm 68kg. My buddies and I usually cover a few thousand kilometers when we go on a road trip (which unfortunately involves highway too). I don't know if a single cylinder dirt bike is the right choice for that kind of riding, and even if we just wan't to go off road or reach the TET, we have to travel to another country because it's not allowed in mine. Have been doing a lot of thinking yesterday and also looked into some other bikes, but everything that is a bit better suited for long distance travel, is basically in the same weight class as the 950. I will give it some more thought and maybe test ride a 950 before I make a final decision! Thanks again for your advice and have a fantastic new year's eve!
My advise, just get some crash bars installed. If you drop your bike you dont have to worry about doing allot of damage.
it has the crash bars im not that afraid to drop it did that a few times haha its just the first time riding this big girl in a bit slicker/deeper n wetter stuff and i came off a few injuries so i need to find the balls again haha
Lachu, draaicirkel is minder op de adventure. I know...waar was de route? TET?
Yoo Rans, dit was richting Eindhoven en van daar richting Roosendaal stuk brabandse TET men maatje had de navigatie dus weet niet precies haha thanks voor de comment dude! Als ik goed kon rijden*en kan ik niet hahah*I had ik wel een spin turn gedaan met de motor moet dat echt leren! Rij jij vaak?
@@ZauxieMoto Heb net banden gewisseld voor Metzeler Karoo 4's. Lagen wegbanden op. Kan dus ook de zand weer in. Heb zelf 950 adventure uit 2004.
@@ransjooman sick dude als je nog riding buddies zoekt voeg me maar toe op instagram ben nog geen super goeie offroad rijder maar wil graag leren en veel meer rijden als je nog goeie plekken weet let me know!
Your suspension seems a bit hard for that trail. This type of road should not throw you around as much. My 950 goes a lot smoother on trails like this. Guess someone set it up like this or put harder springs in the fork.
im a rookie at best when it comes to that stuff haha it did feel stable if i went a little bit faster and put my weight back more maybe its just my position? I also got 50/50 tires on it and was running i think 2.2bars in both tires.
@@ZauxieMoto pressure is too high, you need about 2bars for offroad, tire does not matter here, the tire has to do with grip, but that bouncing around is just a suspension thing and it's quite dangerous at your skill level. And remember, that is not a technical trail at all.
@@razvandumitru2252 Thanks for the advice and stuff i dont think i did that bad for my ''skill level'' also it didnt feel dangerous like skipping around it actually felt pretty solid decent grip i dont know how far you got into the video some parts were quite tricky to me being a novice so it might not look tough to a guy like you which more expirience but it was to me.
@@ZauxieMoto Weight forward when needing more front tire traction and turning. Weight back for some hills where you need more rear traction, but this bike is pretty heavy in the rear so it’s not necessary very often when you have the right rear tire for dirt and become more gentle and progressive with throttle.
c'est quoi le probleme avec la boue mec?! c'est pas une moto de salon! elle sait nager! lol. j'ai une 650super enduro et une 990 super adventure Relle supporte bien la boue et l'eau n'ai pas peur ! en tout cas ta moto est en bonne forme elle pete la santé! super moto
Thanks man sorry i had to use google translate haha, im still fairly new to offroad riding since i bought this bike i never treated her as a show bike *maybe i should because she is very pretty still* had a few little crashes with it offroad but man i love this bike and the sound of the LC8 is just so awesome i kinda want some other exhausts for her but cant find some affortable ones:(
@@ZauxieMoto sorry for my english i am french from reunion island, indian ocean! i have a 950 super enduro r and a 990 adventure R the best exhaust for them are the leovince with the "H" collector for sure you need only this exhaust the others are not better! your bike is on good health i heard it!
@@geslerecoutaye8529 yeah the previous owner really took good care of her i hope i can too although i dont have much experience hahah ill try to keep her running as good as she is now! thanks for the comment and dude thats AWESOME Super enduro R 950 is a beast and very rare! very nice to see you on my little channel its cool to meet you.
@@ZauxieMoto you are welcome i like to watch adventure bike video i can not run because of an accident last month my knee has injuries becuse i was running to slow the bike fall on me in front of my house when i finish my ride !!! lool i enjoy your video have a good day!
ohh that sucks to hear i hate having knees hahah they injure so easy i have the exact same problem i crashed 6 months ago riding my first *real* offroad ride took my left knee 3 months to heal up then i tried motocross for the first time and now its still not healed i might have to get an other MRI done and go back to doctor