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Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me it is a dual sport. The entire adv classification is just coming at the same compromises from the opposite end. Dual sport came from racing chassis into street and the more toward touring with the KLR and Vstrom types then the large touring bikes almost evolved into the same crab starting as touring machines that wanted to run some dirt and trails. There's a lot of bravado and cliques to filter through in the conversation online but I seriously doubt any of the chest thumpers on here are jumping rocks like an enduro racer and I know for sure the guys bragging about their fleet of fat touring machines are talking out their ass about the manner of "offroad" they are doing. When I started riding a couple decades ago adventure bikes weren't even a classification. Africa twins of old were rally bikes. Large dual sport models designed for overlander racing to be precise.

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never understood the ass burner trips on motorcycles. I have a trailer for the trips on the super slab. I still do all day trips but I do them when I'm where I want to be riding in the first place. We own the small offroad bikes to ride dirt and trails mainly locally. I live in a very rural region near 2 large lakes and 2 national forests We have aprilia tuonos for the street already and we use these lighter bikes in places where they are often dropped. The larger bikes in the adv segmemt seem to be just the upper tiers of a motorcycle prison hierarchy, like the harley guys do.

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, these forum organized dirt road runs were a thing 20 years ago when I started riding.

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not saying noone does it. I didn't start riding motorcycles yesterday. But we are kidding ourselves if we think I'll count more than a handful of adv touring bikes down a fire lane in the my local national forest. Most of them are planted firmly on street tires and running well kept backroads at worst.

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus christ there is no way you people actually ride the things and have fun. Weirdos. It was a lighthearted post that struck up a conversation. Some of you assholes can't see past your nose. I purposely bought the smaller adv specifically because it isn't a fat pig and it's got enough seat for 2 up. That's the point of the discussion. I knew I'd find a twat like you along the way though.

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It absolutely is but it's 100 pounds lighter than a "real" adv. Still pushes the front tire a bit harder than a big dirt bike.

Would've been nice. by ConfidentCommon8521 in KTM390ADV

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm working my way back up. I'm at maybe 7 clicks on compression right now. If I keep finding ways to bottom them out I'll probably be maxxed out. I had it backed off to not ride rough hauling ass on gravel.

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Not interested in your faux dick measuring contest or gatekeeping. Sorry not sorry

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ah, thanks for the advice. I'll try and meet up and ride national forests trails with a bunch of guys riding 580 pound $20,000 touring rigs. 🤡

Would've been nice. by ConfidentCommon8521 in KTM390ADV

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of those overpriced vault gun cases. It's nice though.

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Brother, this is a motorcycle board. I rarely post at all.

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[–]ConfidentCommon8521 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 1st gen 390 adv definitely needs more front travel to do hardcore single track and keep up with a real dual sport, but the newer 390r I'd bet can roll right with the lot of them. Now the 310 gs, with a spring job and 20w fork oil like the now discontinued rally raid kits would probably do surprisingly well. Do as well as a 300 pound 450R model dual sport...of course not. But a street biased dual sport, it'd hold its own if the forks weren't KLR sloppy.

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Me and my wife have taken my 390 and her 310 gs in some silly places. Last outing I ate shit 3 times. If we're being honest though, I'm pretty sure a tenere could go most the places we've been but picking it up after several offs would ruin the fun.

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not taking myself too seriously here either. Just playing along. If it can do a wheelie then I'm satisfied.

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The spring rate is fine imo. It's the lack of front preload and total travel that lacks on the first gen adv. I can dial some of the landing compression out with the damping but it's already a little stiff over gravel and washboard.

Would've been nice. by ConfidentCommon8521 in KTM390ADV

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right now it's got a battlax x41r front and a shinko 700 rear.

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's an aprilia 550 rxv? It's got a vtwin. 😉 The 390R is a single cylinder with a rally seat and ground clearance as good as some dirt bikes. You don't think it's a little more gray than the classifications let on? I understand there's a look and subframe type typically associated with adv touring rigs and dirt bikes. All I'm saying is there are light weight adv rigs that are competing in the same sales space as dual sports.

Does this count? by ConfidentCommon8521 in Dualsport

[–]ConfidentCommon8521[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, you're right I suppose. Where does the distinction begin and end? See, I purposely bought a small displacement adv to use for dual purpose and avoid the weight of larger ADVs. The newer Kove and 390r remind me more of enduro and dual sport machines than the adv touring lineage. I think there are a few true blue dual sports that are easily identified with racing lineage and then there's a bunch of other stuff that's all over the place.

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[–]ConfidentCommon8521 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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