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    The next chapter...KTM Super Adventure S

    Since it is winter and many folks are looking for something to do, or watch, here is a video of Rottweiler breaking in the latest SAS. The increase in HP is impressive. HOW-TO BREAK-IN A NEW MOTORCYCLE - ROTTWEILER PERFORMANCE
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    The next chapter...KTM Super Adventure S

    I LOVE that feature! No need to keep a hand or foot on the brake and it keeps the brake light on for all the idiots that might be behind me. It allows me to completely rest at a stop, with or without an incline.
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    The next chapter...KTM Super Adventure S

    It is Chris from Bike World. He is currently the best reviewer out there. He pushes them hard and describes how it feels to ride them. My Duke 890R is in the garage mostly because of his review. Bike World review of Pan America For more entertainment see his review of the 890 Duke. Bike...
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    The next chapter...KTM Super Adventure S

    I chose the 890 Duke R over the 1290 Super Duke so I can fully appreciate your choice. It has plenty of power and is just plain fun, as you said. I have yet to find a time where I thought I needed more power. I did notice a substantial handling difference between the 21" front wheel on the...
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    The next chapter...KTM Super Adventure S

    I recently test rode one and it is an excellent bike. Great power and light weight is a really nice combination. I would like to see one with a 19" wheel but that may just be me.
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    The next chapter...KTM Super Adventure S

    The newly revised Super Adventure S looks really, really good. It is on top of my next up list. I am looking forward to test riding one. If it is as good as the reviews suggest and it stirs the soul I will likely add my 2nd KTM to the garage.
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    Harley Pan American coming 2/21/2021

    I wholeheartedly agree with your second sentence. I have told many folks that you can rule out a bike with a demo ride but you may not know how well you really like it until you spend some serious time on it. Some bikes just don't work and you know it right away. Other potential candidates need...
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    Harley Pan American coming 2/21/2021

    I would say that is very likely true with most pre-orders going to previous Harley owners. With that said, I think this bike has gotten a fair amount of interest from folks that have never owned a Harley. These folks (like me) will not buy the bike without a test ride. The real question will be...
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    Harley Pan American coming 2/21/2021

    I had a chance to test ride one last week. My expectations were quite high after reading all the glowing reports. The route for the ride that Harley chose was terrible so I wan't able play around much or get a real good feel for it. The ride was a big rectangle and mostly cruising straight at...
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    Harley Pan American coming 2/21/2021

    They are. I have stopped by several local dealers (Milwaukee, WI) and they are selling as fast as they arrive. Demand seems awfully strong for a new model in a segment Harley had not been playing in. Owner reports have been quite positive and those that have had some issues report exceptional...
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    BMW GS Update

    It is tough to choose the motorcycle during a hot summer when you have a fantastic performance car with AIR CONDITIONING!
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    BMW GS Update

    Congrats on the bike. Hopefully, yours will be as good to you as mine has been to me.
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    Harley Pan American coming 2/21/2021

    It is a big difference and it would be nice if it was true. Your previous post on the subject, which I quoted, stated nothing about the merits of the bikes but rather the owners being able to brag to their friends about owning a Harley or a BMW.
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    Harley Pan American coming 2/21/2021

    Every manufacturer has brand loyal followers. Honda and Yamaha most certainly have their fair share. I was one of them. I rode Yamaha's or Honda's exclusively for almost 40 years. There are a whole bunch of people that buy bikes that are best for them rather than being able to brag about it to...
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    Have you dropped your Super Tenere? Damage?

    I had 3 Super Tenere's and never dropped any of them, but, I don't do any off road. I will do gravel roads but that is the extent of my adventures. Surely, I am not the only one to keep my bikes upright am I? I work in the motorcycle industry with about 2 dozen other folks. We handle a lot of...
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