What she has in her German builder is fantastic, a home base with a know it all mechanic with very part that she will ever need, n stock plus a person to ship it to her.
I agree, riding an old motorcycle adds a new dimension to her channel. It is amazing to see what the guys in Germany have done with the Yamaha Tenere XT600.
Despite all your opinions, you forgetting that it's her choise! You also forget that she's not tall, but short. It's not only a matter of weight, fuel efficiency, reliable end simplicity. I respect her choise and would probably make the same choise. At this moment there are no dirtbike's lighter dan 200KG wich suits her needs.
@@advwithrusty she'll sure find its failings .. its too tall .. too heavy high up & in total .. & too fuel hungry meaning more even weight .. & its vibrations WILL tite her much quicker than smaller bikes
@@Errol.C-nz It will be fun to see how it turns out. I had a 1985 XT 600 which is similar to the Tenere. With dual carbs I was getting about 52 mpg and vibration wasn't much of an issue. I agree, weight is a concern.
@@advwithrusty im not knocking the Yami singles they're great machines.. just not this even close for Noraly's purposes & physique.. an adapted motard DRZ400 would have been MUCH better with 18 & 19" wheels.. my preference.. for me anyway is Aprilia's balanced shaft'd rotax Pegaso 650 with a big tank, its light & smooth running but.. distant places & servicing 🤔 not sure.. her old crf300 can do 70-80mpg but theyre as gutless as can be & buzzy
I think a decent choice might have been a klr650. they are practically indestructible (I've tried inadvertently). So many people have modded them there is a fix for most anything. True, she knows her needs better than anyone, just think it would have been a decent alternative.
The KLR 650 is a well respected motorcycle, but it appears to be a little heavier than the Tenere. A concern of the KLR is radiators and no backup kickstart. I was on a difficult trail ride when a rider on a KLX 650C (a cousin of the KLR) smashed a radiator and started leaking fluid and the electric start stopped working.
I hope the Yamaha stays ok. Parts are really hard to find these days. And new parts are so expensive, that is hardly doable. Try to find something as simple as a rear brake caliper....
Hi The ATK is not an option because parts are not available worldwide. You have to choose a motorcycle that is easy to get parts from all over the world. The ATK does not meet this requirement at all. In fact, in Europe alone, they don't even know this brand. Greetings from the Netherlands
@@javierpallalorden Noraly has found out through her own experience and need for help along the way that everything that is not on it cannot break and that makes her more susceptible to bad luck and other people. I think it's a very good choice because that xt 600 there is everywhere to come new parts or used. Greetings from the Netherlands
Martin, good to hear from Netherlands. I agree parts are a bit of a concern; however, this ATK uses a Rotax motor that was used by CCM, KTM, Aprilia, ATK, and dirt track racers: parts are available in Europe and USA. Many of the other parts are commonly used on other motorcycles: WP Suspension, Nissin brakes, Talon Hubs, DID Rims, KTM & Acerbis plastic. ATK still has many of the other parts in stock.
@@advwithrusty Hi yes, I understand what you mean, but those are not the brands you come across in Africa or other remote places: Yamaha and Honda, BMW, Kawasaki, but even Suzuki is getting less. Brands that you will come across in the middle of no ware are . 1 Honda 2 Yamaha 3 BMW 4 Kawasaki 5 Suzuki The other brands are a lot less or none.
internet is everywhere now and better choose bikes form hich you can download all parts and draw lists. order parts online in the worst casre, enjoy the country in the mean time ;)
As long as the suspension travel is adequate and the design sound then the their guts can be updated to whatever you want. Which it looks like what IB has had done.
like Noraly's experience in the high mountains of a motorbike with a lack of oxygen in the ECU. If you use a carburetor, tuning can be done using a screwdriver
You forget that her Tenere is almost all costum build so your weight listing is probably way off. Also the XR650L and the DR650S are not even available in Europe so she wouldn't be able to get one. ATK wouldn't be my choice since it's nearly impossible to get parts for.
Good points: I did not know the XR650L and DR650S were not available in Europe. You are correct the Tenere weight will certainly be different on her bike. ATK still has many of the parts in stock; this ATK uses a Rotax motor that was used by CCM, KTM, Aprilia, and dirt track racers: parts are available in Europe and USA. Many of the other parts are commonly used on other motorcycles: WP Suspension, Nissin brakes, Talon Hubs, DID Rims, KTM & Acerbis plastic.
@@advwithrusty I am suprised about the availability of the ATK parts, I stand corrected! Amazing to see that such a bike still gets the love it deserves
@@advwithrusty Those parts are really hard to find. Brake calipers, engine parts, suspension parts, wheels, hubs. It is all a pain to find. And if you can find them, they are horrible expensive. The Honda 300 she used was the better choice hands down.
I don't know where she's going and until I know where she's going, I can't have an opinion if she picked a good bike for the ride she's taking. Isn't the old adage, pick where you're going, then pick a bike to do what works for that trip. Wherever she goes, I bet she's been talking to people a lot more educated on what bike works where she's going than I am. I could say I'm going to X and I would never be able to resource the knowledge that is available to her.
I would go with an AJP PR7 carbs are a lot of regular maintenance worst fault on FI system is fuel pump but small enough to carry a spare but might be too tall for her and that is the issue with most of the bikes listed here.
AJP PR7 looks like a very nice bike; would likely work well for some types of riding. Looks like the Husky TE 630 motor. I was on a technical trail ride deep in the mountains when a bike with a radiator fell on its side and started leaking coolant. Later the electric start on the same bike stopped working because we had to stop so often to clear the trail. You are correct the ATK is very tall and possibly others. Some riders would need to modify the suspension or remove preload.
It's a good idea and I hope it works out for her. I'm still of the opinion that the guys who built it for her are *too* traditional. Doing a full LED conversion on a bike this old should be mandatory. There is literally no upside to keeping old Halogen bulbs. The first time she winds up riding in the dark she'll have awful visibility with that ancient halogen light up front. Really, all the lights including the indicators, brake lights and so on should be LED (legal variants of course, not a LED "bulb" in a halogen reflector). On a bike literally going on an adventure, there should have been something like two round JW Speaker 5.75 inch adaptive LED reflectors (legal in the EU and US) up front for lots of bright light; personally I would also have added two driving lights to the sides, maybe some Clearwater 10k lumen monsters. No such thing as too much light while in the bush.
I didn't know there was "ATK" as a brand of motorcycles! Amazing looking bike, I'd get the 350cc. I currently use the KTM 350 EXCF for my enduro / explorations, but the ATK looks more awesome.
I agree the 1994-95 ATKs are great looking bikes: they had success racing in the late 80s and early 90s. If you are interested in the current state of ATK I traveled to Utah and interviewed Frank White the CEO. ruclips.net/video/jCKrnYmOF1E/видео.html
You dont know how many people in Europe desires new xr650l or DR650SE. Importing and registration is possible only for used bikes. New XR or DR cost 7-8K in US... ± transport and taxes it will cost 10-11K. ... and you have 5 gears and carburator in 2024...when for allmost the same price u have new KTM enduro R.... winter price.
@fwiw, I’ve been riding DR 650’s since the 90’s when I ditched my KLR 650. I’ve used multiple fuel tank sizes and various foot pegs and exhausts. But my current DR is bone stock, and I plan to leave it that way. Now in my 60’s, My days of off road touring on the DR are over. That said, I’m in the process of buying a condo in Tuscon for the winter months, so maybe I’ll get a bigger tank once again and do so desert exploring.
Marketing is trying to distance itself from light weight and simplicity the past few decades coz of emissions regulations and mandatory 'safety' features adding unavoidable weight and complexity.
lightweight, not so... ? but seems that the hipster nostalgia is the new trend to keep audience and money. check beta Alps 4.0 joint venture with toyo ( i let you check how millions of reliable engines Toyo is making every year ... ) Great fuel perf, real off road capabilities. easy to upgrades suspensions. Ii had Yamaha's , last was a TTRE600. these ydls carbs are a nightmare. KTM is responsible of bad reputations of fuel pumps, injectors... But majority of EFI bikes have zero problems, and swallow any fuel octane and quality... luckily in Europe, the good effect of euro regulations is to have cleaned the market from these oldies... You can restore what you ant, a 20 eyras old or more bike has tired steel and aluminium, rampant inside corrosion, all rubber systems are dead, etc... a rabbit hole... For efi bikes, if you are really anxious, packing all back up sensors will use a very small pouch... Big list of pros for these modern bikes : works all time 100 % efficient, automatic temperature/altitude adaptation. Easy and fast diagnosis with just a small odb2 plug and your phone if needed, high fuel efficiency, flawless start super cold or super hot, lean cut sensor, etc... But it means that people have to raise a bit their incompetence level and comfort one, because you no more use screwdriver for carbs ... ( which makes me smile as jetting is really a pain in ass, especially on old bikes and carbs get old very fast, by vibration and oxydation ) In the mean time, since 2000, we use EFI cars every day and don't care about them, just start and run.....
I have the Kove 450 Rally and love it. Technology is a wonderful thing and if it can finish Dakar it must be reliable. Imo why go backwards the Kove will do everything better than an old Yamaha or any other restored bike.
@@jackflynn9169 I agree. The bonus for her is the additional drama it will create from breakdowns. I don't watch her, not my interest, just saw this video on the side bar and clicked.
@@EverydayBronco-dh8hs Although I disagree somewhat about her choice of motorcycles I do watch her. She is an inspiration for me she’s very brave and has communication/language skills that are exceptional to say the least. I’m riding solo across Flores island in Indonesia at this moment just for the heck of it on a rental Honda 250 rally I’m from the USA. I honestly don’t care just making conversation just happy to be riding. Cheers
A Honda CRF450R or a XR650L must be better than the old junk she have now after my oppinion! If the bike she got now break down in Angola or other remote place non have any parts for it and you can't send parts there either since it is no post offices or DHL or anything in many places so i would have a new bike who you can trust like the Honda. And she have to learn to be more careful with her bike too when she ride, as i have seen she drive at high speed on many bad places and she drive in place no bike ever should been driving either some times.
I think the DR650 2025 would have been a better bike for her and I think they updated the bike to have fuel injection you can't beat a brand new bike for reliability ❤. I think in her choices of motorcycles she named CF moto 450 mt would have been a fantastic bike for her❤ 🎉
The DRZ400 is probably getting FI in 2025 or 2026 not the DR650. But it doesn’t matter because most countries can’t get the DR650 because of the emissions and breaks.
I'd ride a Husqvarna 701 Enduro and be done with it. There's a huge aftermarket and KTM has more resources to get her parts than some German guy working out of his garage.
@@13Sala13 , seems like one of us doesn't know what they are talking about. Itchy Boots loves KTM, but she knew it wasn't the bike for this trip. A KTM 690 is a large and tall dirt bike. Are you thinking about the 690 Adventure? 10k valve check intervals is ridiculous in this day and age. A Yamaha Tenere 700 has 25,000 mile /40234k valve check intervals.
@@Dave-sw2dm KTM doesn't make a 690 adventure. They make a 790/890 adventure and a 690 enduro r , which yes is a large tall dirt bike. As is the Yamaha she has chosen to ride now. But hey, at least we agree that you don't know what you're talking about.
@@13Sala13 , win discussions with insults. Does that always work? Wish I could post a photo here. Oh well, I noted that you didn't acknowledge the service interval, but you feel good so that is all that matters to you.
I think people will be less interested if she isnt using something in the "latest and greatest" department. She might as well bought a $1500 used 1985 Goldwing to show us how to really get stuck...lol
I had a 1980 Gold Wing. Put a lot of miles on it. Got stuck in a snowbank in Montana one time. I don't ride off road but gravel roads are no problem. I'm on a 1987 Wing now. It has over 100,000 miles on it. My home now is in Argentina and bigger bikes are extremely expensive. I looked up XT600s when I heard about itchy boots choosing one. I found 5 or 6 for sale at prices around U$S 5000. Don't know about parts but generally you can get parts if you are willing to pay a high price. I ride a Honda NX4 Falcon that is an adventure bike with a XR400 motor and electric start. As for the Yamaha 600 they were made for many years and I would suspect any parts would fit. I noticed that when Itchy took off and saw the shock leaking they grabbed a shock and had it fixed in minutes. They then took the time to rebuild and revalve her "special" shock for optimum performance. That bike even though it is very special can be made to work with any old stock parts.
I had a converted Honda xr650r built into an adv bike . Loved that bike but had to go back to work and sold it . Technology is not always your friend . The only bit of tech she should step up with is lighting . I had led lights on the xr . Riding at. Ight was no problem .
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Itchy Boots knows exactly what bike will work best for her. Think about all the miles she has ridden.
Noraly has certainly highlighted the benefits of simplicity.
My next bike will probably be an old one.
What she has in her German builder is fantastic, a home base with a know it all mechanic with very part that she will ever need, n stock plus a person to ship it to her.
I agree, riding an old motorcycle adds a new dimension to her channel. It is amazing to see what the guys in Germany have done with the Yamaha Tenere XT600.
I agree with Itchy Boots simpler and made strong.👍
Despite all your opinions, you forgetting that it's her choise! You also forget that she's not tall, but short. It's not only a matter of weight, fuel efficiency, reliable end simplicity. I respect her choise and would probably make the same choise. At this moment there are no dirtbike's lighter dan 200KG wich suits her needs.
Lex, I also like her decision. It will be fun to see her ride a Tenere 600.
@@advwithrusty she'll sure find its failings .. its too tall .. too heavy high up & in total .. & too fuel hungry meaning more even weight .. & its vibrations WILL tite her much quicker than smaller bikes
@@Errol.C-nz It will be fun to see how it turns out. I had a 1985 XT 600 which is similar to the Tenere. With dual carbs I was getting about 52 mpg and vibration wasn't much of an issue. I agree, weight is a concern.
@@advwithrusty im not knocking the Yami singles they're great machines.. just not this even close for Noraly's purposes & physique.. an adapted motard DRZ400 would have been MUCH better with 18 & 19" wheels.. my preference.. for me anyway is Aprilia's balanced shaft'd rotax Pegaso 650 with a big tank, its light & smooth running but.. distant places & servicing 🤔 not sure.. her old crf300 can do 70-80mpg but theyre as gutless as can be & buzzy
I think a decent choice might have been a klr650. they are practically indestructible (I've tried inadvertently). So many people have modded them there is a fix for most anything. True, she knows her needs better than anyone, just think it would have been a decent alternative.
The KLR 650 is a well respected motorcycle, but it appears to be a little heavier than the Tenere. A concern of the KLR is radiators and no backup kickstart.
I was on a difficult trail ride when a rider on a KLX 650C (a cousin of the KLR) smashed a radiator and started leaking fluid and the electric start stopped working.
Was 100lbs more than her limit
I hope the Yamaha stays ok.
Parts are really hard to find these days. And new parts are so expensive, that is hardly doable.
Try to find something as simple as a rear brake caliper....
Did you look at the bike? Please point out the rear brake caliper to me? It will become quickly obvious why a rear brake caliper will be hard to find.
Hi The ATK is not an option because parts are not available worldwide. You have to choose a motorcycle that is easy to get parts from all over the world. The ATK does not meet this requirement at all. In fact, in Europe alone, they don't even know this brand. Greetings from the Netherlands
I agree, ATK is not a good choice.
@@javierpallalorden Noraly has found out through her own experience and need for help along the way that everything that is not on it cannot break and that makes her more susceptible to bad luck and other people. I think it's a very good choice because that xt 600 there is everywhere to come new parts or used. Greetings from the Netherlands
Martin, good to hear from Netherlands. I agree parts are a bit of a concern; however, this ATK uses a Rotax motor that was used by CCM, KTM, Aprilia, ATK, and dirt track racers: parts are available in Europe and USA. Many of the other parts are commonly used on other motorcycles: WP Suspension, Nissin brakes, Talon Hubs, DID Rims, KTM & Acerbis plastic. ATK still has many of the other parts in stock.
@@advwithrusty Hi yes, I understand what you mean, but those are not the brands you come across in Africa or other remote places: Yamaha and Honda, BMW, Kawasaki, but even Suzuki is getting less. Brands that you will come across in the middle of no ware are .
1 Honda
2 Yamaha
3 BMW
4 Kawasaki
5 Suzuki
The other brands are a lot less or none.
internet is everywhere now and better choose bikes form hich you can download all parts and draw lists. order parts online in the worst casre, enjoy the country in the mean time ;)
As long as the suspension travel is adequate and the design sound then the their guts can be updated to whatever you want. Which it looks like what IB has had done.
like Noraly's experience in the high mountains of a motorbike with a lack of oxygen in the ECU. If you use a carburetor, tuning can be done using a screwdriver
You forget that her Tenere is almost all costum build so your weight listing is probably way off. Also the XR650L and the DR650S are not even available in Europe so she wouldn't be able to get one. ATK wouldn't be my choice since it's nearly impossible to get parts for.
Good points: I did not know the XR650L and DR650S were not available in Europe. You are correct the Tenere weight will certainly be different on her bike. ATK still has many of the parts in stock; this ATK uses a Rotax motor that was used by CCM, KTM, Aprilia, and dirt track racers: parts are available in Europe and USA. Many of the other parts are commonly used on other motorcycles: WP Suspension, Nissin brakes, Talon Hubs, DID Rims, KTM & Acerbis plastic.
@@advwithrusty I am suprised about the availability of the ATK parts, I stand corrected! Amazing to see that such a bike still gets the love it deserves
@@lorankhalaf7935 I agree, it is surprising that parts are available for a 30 year old bike that wasn't made in large numbers.
@@advwithrusty
Those parts are really hard to find.
Brake calipers, engine parts, suspension parts, wheels, hubs.
It is all a pain to find.
And if you can find them, they are horrible expensive.
The Honda 300 she used was the better choice hands down.
I don't know where she's going and until I know where she's going, I can't have an opinion if she picked a good bike for the ride she's taking. Isn't the old adage, pick where you're going, then pick a bike to do what works for that trip. Wherever she goes, I bet she's been talking to people a lot more educated on what bike works where she's going than I am. I could say I'm going to X and I would never be able to resource the knowledge that is available to her.
For my HONDA XR650L
I would go with an AJP PR7 carbs are a lot of regular maintenance worst fault on FI system is fuel pump but small enough to carry a spare but might be too tall for her and that is the issue with most of the bikes listed here.
AJP PR7 looks like a very nice bike; would likely work well for some types of riding. Looks like the Husky TE 630 motor.
I was on a technical trail ride deep in the mountains when a bike with a radiator fell on its side and started leaking coolant. Later the electric start on the same bike stopped working because we had to stop so often to clear the trail.
You are correct the ATK is very tall and possibly others. Some riders would need to modify the suspension or remove preload.
It's a good idea and I hope it works out for her. I'm still of the opinion that the guys who built it for her are *too* traditional. Doing a full LED conversion on a bike this old should be mandatory. There is literally no upside to keeping old Halogen bulbs. The first time she winds up riding in the dark she'll have awful visibility with that ancient halogen light up front. Really, all the lights including the indicators, brake lights and so on should be LED (legal variants of course, not a LED "bulb" in a halogen reflector). On a bike literally going on an adventure, there should have been something like two round JW Speaker 5.75 inch adaptive LED reflectors (legal in the EU and US) up front for lots of bright light; personally I would also have added two driving lights to the sides, maybe some Clearwater 10k lumen monsters. No such thing as too much light while in the bush.
She for the most part rides in daylight.
My 2012 DRZ 400s got 60 miles per gallon. Great bike
That is really good! One of my riding friends had a DRZ 400E. It was a fun bike.
The Honda is not aviable in Europe, only USA, exhaust emissions not approved!!
She has already had one of the best simple bikes in the Himalayan 400. Maybe her next bike will be a Himalayan 600
I didn't know there was "ATK" as a brand of motorcycles! Amazing looking bike, I'd get the 350cc. I currently use the KTM 350 EXCF for my enduro / explorations, but the ATK looks more awesome.
I agree the 1994-95 ATKs are great looking bikes: they had success racing in the late 80s and early 90s. If you are interested in the current state of ATK I traveled to Utah and interviewed Frank White the CEO. ruclips.net/video/jCKrnYmOF1E/видео.html
@@advwithrusty Thanks. Watching! Awesome!
You dont know how many people in Europe desires new xr650l or DR650SE. Importing and registration is possible only for used bikes. New XR or DR cost 7-8K in US... ± transport and taxes it will cost 10-11K. ... and you have 5 gears and carburator in 2024...when for allmost the same price u have new KTM enduro R.... winter price.
I don’t see an advantage of a 40 yr old Yamaha Tenere over a nearly new Suzuki DR 650.
Pehaps the 6.2 gallon tank of the Tenere had something to do with it. The DR 650 with an Acerbis 5.3 gallon would be a possible option.
@fwiw, I’ve been riding DR 650’s since the 90’s when I ditched my KLR 650. I’ve used multiple fuel tank sizes and various foot pegs and exhausts. But my current DR is bone stock, and I plan to leave it that way. Now in my 60’s, My days of off road touring on the DR are over. That said, I’m in the process of buying a condo in Tuscon for the winter months, so maybe I’ll get a bigger tank once again and do so desert exploring.
Dual cab is hick up transaction two cabs I Had xt400 XL250 23 inch front I loved old XL new XL different engine I like old from Japan
It's all good and a fantastic choice until it breaks down with a custom bike :) Hope the best for her!
She is going to miss her CRF300 for sure.!!
You may be right, the CRF 300 is lighter; It will me fun to see how this plays out.
great youtube on a youtuber!!
Yeah Itchy boots knows, but the question is why the fuck don't they make bikes like that anymore for the rest of us!
Marketing is trying to distance itself from light weight and simplicity the past few decades coz of emissions regulations and mandatory 'safety' features adding unavoidable weight and complexity.
I agree; it makes some of the older air cooled bikes that work well enticing. There is beauty in simplicity.
lightweight, not so... ? but seems that the hipster nostalgia is the new trend to keep audience and money.
check beta Alps 4.0 joint venture with toyo ( i let you check how millions of reliable engines Toyo is making every year ... ) Great fuel perf, real off road capabilities. easy to upgrades suspensions. Ii had Yamaha's , last was a TTRE600. these ydls carbs are a nightmare.
KTM is responsible of bad reputations of fuel pumps, injectors... But majority of EFI bikes have zero problems, and swallow any fuel octane and quality... luckily in Europe, the good effect of euro regulations is to have cleaned the market from these oldies... You can restore what you ant, a 20 eyras old or more bike has tired steel and aluminium, rampant inside corrosion, all rubber systems are dead, etc... a rabbit hole... For efi bikes, if you are really anxious, packing all back up sensors will use a very small pouch... Big list of pros for these modern bikes : works all time 100 % efficient, automatic temperature/altitude adaptation. Easy and fast diagnosis with just a small odb2 plug and your phone if needed, high fuel efficiency, flawless start super cold or super hot, lean cut sensor, etc... But it means that people have to raise a bit their incompetence level and comfort one, because you no more use screwdriver for carbs ... ( which makes me smile as jetting is really a pain in ass, especially on old bikes and carbs get old very fast, by vibration and oxydation ) In the mean time, since 2000, we use EFI cars every day and don't care about them, just start and run.....
Kove 450 Rally
I have the Kove 450 Rally and love it. Technology is a wonderful thing and if it can finish Dakar it must be reliable. Imo why go backwards the Kove will do everything better than an old Yamaha or any other restored bike.
@@jackflynn9169 I agree. The bonus for her is the additional drama it will create from breakdowns. I don't watch her, not my interest, just saw this video on the side bar and clicked.
@@EverydayBronco-dh8hs Although I disagree somewhat about her choice of motorcycles I do watch her. She is an inspiration for me she’s very brave and has communication/language skills that are exceptional to say the least. I’m riding solo across Flores island in Indonesia at this moment just for the heck of it on a rental Honda 250 rally I’m from the USA. I honestly don’t care just making conversation just happy to be riding. Cheers
A Honda CRF450R or a XR650L must be better than the old junk she have now after my oppinion! If the bike she got now break down in Angola or other remote place non have any parts for it and you can't send parts there either since it is no post offices or DHL or anything in many places so i would have a new bike who you can trust like the Honda.
And she have to learn to be more careful with her bike too when she ride, as i have seen she drive at high speed on many bad places and she drive in place no bike ever should been driving either some times.
It will be interesting to see how the Tenere works out; keeping an old bike running may add some drama to the show.
Look at the service intervals on the 450. Then650L is a pig with a super tall seat height. You must just be kidding around with your post. Haha, hah.
I think the DR650 2025 would have been a better bike for her and I think they updated the bike to have fuel injection you can't beat a brand new bike for reliability ❤. I think in her choices of motorcycles she named CF moto 450 mt would have been a fantastic bike for her❤ 🎉
DR 650 would have been my choice. It is simple and parts are available. Easy to lower a bit for those with short legs.
DR does not yet have fuel injection. Nor would I want it as that introduces a computer on the bike - one more failure point
The CRF 300 was a performer.
@@m.d9726she had the cases split twice.
The DRZ400 is probably getting FI in 2025 or 2026 not the DR650. But it doesn’t matter because most countries can’t get the DR650 because of the emissions and breaks.
I'd ride a Husqvarna 701 Enduro and be done with it. There's a huge aftermarket and KTM has more resources to get her parts than some German guy working out of his garage.
LOL! She doesn't want to have to get repairs on her journey. KTM are race tuned and require a lot of maintenance.
@@Dave-sw2dm a KTM 690 is made for travel and has 10k km maintenance intervals. Seems you don't know what you're talking about.
@@13Sala13 , seems like one of us doesn't know what they are talking about. Itchy Boots loves KTM, but she knew it wasn't the bike for this trip. A KTM 690 is a large and tall dirt bike. Are you thinking about the 690 Adventure? 10k valve check intervals is ridiculous in this day and age. A Yamaha Tenere 700 has 25,000 mile /40234k valve check intervals.
@@Dave-sw2dm KTM doesn't make a 690 adventure. They make a 790/890 adventure and a 690 enduro r , which yes is a large tall dirt bike. As is the Yamaha she has chosen to ride now. But hey, at least we agree that you don't know what you're talking about.
@@13Sala13 , win discussions with insults. Does that always work? Wish I could post a photo here. Oh well, I noted that you didn't acknowledge the service interval, but you feel good so that is all that matters to you.
I think people will be less interested if she isnt using something in the "latest and greatest" department. She might as well bought a $1500 used 1985 Goldwing to show us how to really get stuck...lol
I agree, it is fun to see an old bike come back to life.
@@advwithrusty True, I don't care what she rides its a good show and she has those blue eyes....just saying...lol
I had a 1980 Gold Wing. Put a lot of miles on it. Got stuck in a snowbank in Montana one time. I don't ride off road but gravel roads are no problem. I'm on a 1987 Wing now. It has over 100,000 miles on it. My home now is in Argentina and bigger bikes are extremely expensive. I looked up XT600s when I heard about itchy boots choosing one. I found 5 or 6 for sale at prices around U$S 5000. Don't know about parts but generally you can get parts if you are willing to pay a high price. I ride a Honda NX4 Falcon that is an adventure bike with a XR400 motor and electric start. As for the Yamaha 600 they were made for many years and I would suspect any parts would fit. I noticed that when Itchy took off and saw the shock leaking they grabbed a shock and had it fixed in minutes. They then took the time to rebuild and revalve her "special" shock for optimum performance. That bike even though it is very special can be made to work with any old stock parts.
I had a converted Honda xr650r built into an adv bike . Loved that bike but had to go back to work and sold it . Technology is not always your friend . The only bit of tech she should step up with is lighting . I had led lights on the xr . Riding at. Ight was no problem .
@@randywilliams4325 Sounds like a nice bike.