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12/3/2020 10:34am
I’m considering buying a FE501 or KTM 790, but concerned there may not be many off-road areas within a reasonable riding distance from central CT to get enough use out of them.
Anyone do much Adventure riding in the Northeast, or do you load up and drive to areas where there’s good riding? Thanks!
Anyone do much Adventure riding in the Northeast, or do you load up and drive to areas where there’s good riding? Thanks!
I was originally going to buy the 501 but got a better deal on the KTM. I’m more than happy with it but had to buy a lot of aftermarket parts like the soft seat, luggage rack, and for adventure riding it’s not completely ready like a 790 but I don’t like super Moto wheels plus the handling of the 500 is easier in trails.
It depends on what type of riding you do most to make that decision. If your doing just day trail rides the 500 is a better choice. If your doing longer rides on the road the 790 is better.
This is my bike when I day ride.
This is my bike when I do longer adventure rides. I have a tent, sleeping bag, chair, air mattress, survival gear, food, water, tools, oil change, solar power banks, water filter, axe, 19 pairs of socks & undies, day clothes, rain gear, and extra GPS in the bags. I’m ready! 😁
I’m in Cromwell, Ct.
Looks like you have a great setup on the 500. How is it on the road? Can you ride a couple of hours comfortably at the speed limit or slightly above? I have a plated KX500 that I’m updating for general play use. I’m thinking the 790/890 or even the 1290 may be the right bike for to use on longer trips, I plan to go out west for continental divide and TAT trips, but would like to use it regularly here around home too. Did you get your KTM from MHR of zMotosports Nation? I plan to buy soon, but would really like to get a test ride in on a 790 & 1290 first to decide. The tank on the 1290 is huge, not too sure how it’ll respond in low speed maneuvering.
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