Husqvarna Norden

[KungFooBob]

It's a fuck ton better looking than the Katoom tho'

[weeksy]

Looks more 'upright' on the front end than the KTM does and better for it. But i exepct the reality is, that's just the fairing bit and they're the same bike underneath the clothing. I don't like either of them though.

[KungFooBob]

What about a Morini X-Cape?

https://motomorini.eu/bike/x-cape/?lang=en

[weeksy]

I think the logical answer is the Honda AT1000/1100.

[KungFooBob]

There's rumours of a smaller capacity AT to use the Transalp name and compete with the 700 Tenere and the other middle weight ADV bikes.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

I think the logical answer is don't buy an "adventure" bike, wtf do you want a 890cc dirt bike that weighs 200KG+ for, if you want a big tourer buy one, if you want to go off road buy a dirt bike.

[weeksy]

I think the logical answer is don't buy an "adventure" bike, wtf do you want a 890cc dirt bike that weighs 200KG+ for, if you want a big tourer buy one, if you want to go off road buy a dirt bike.

I think they're better than tourers, assuming you mean like a ZZR1400 type thing, i'd much prefer an Adv bike for the longer leggier riding position, the softer and compliant suspension, then adding in a decent screen and maybe even the auto gearbox... i can see why they're popular.

[KungFooBob]

If you are a certain size and shape, a big ADV bike makes more sense than a traditional tourer.

I'm tall and fat, my old Varadero was the most comfortable bike I've ever owned, much more roomy than my K-RS.

Riding an ADV bike is like driving a van or a big 4X4 on the road, you get to sit high up and you see loads more.

[Asian Boss]

I'm still tempted to get one of them African Twins.

The problem is I ask myself what will I do with it? I'm too old to put on silly trousers and ride it round and round and round for no reason. So the answer is probably nothing.

[cheb]

Is the name inspired by the bombsight? It's a KTM so it's going to explode, and it's ugly.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

I was thinking more of something like the RT BMWs (if they're still made)

I can see the benefit of being high up, but they're a lot bulky for my taste, not that my opinion matters as I can't reach the floor on them.

I was once of medium height and skinny, now I'm just a bit short.

[KungFooBob]

I thought it was a tribute to the late, great Denis Norden?

[Mr. Dazzle]

The big RTs and the like are another step up in "bigness" than even the GS etc. though aren't they?

Things like the ZZR still have the relatively low bars so don't have the same comfort advance as the Adv riding position.

[Bigyin]

If you are a certain size and shape, a big ADV bike makes more sense than a traditional tourer.

I'm tall and fat, my old Varadero was the most comfortable bike I've ever owned, much more roomy than my K-RS.

Riding an ADV bike is like driving a van or a big 4X4 on the road, you get to sit high up and you see loads more.

If i stand on the pegs on the Multi i can see over Transit vans

Husqvarna are really trying to make it seem different from KTM and look a bit more Off Road than the current KTM Adventure range but even at the press launch that is running yesterday and today in the Azores their Brand ambassador who is leading the journos round is Lyndon Poskitt who has been around the world and also competed the Dakar twice as a KTM rider.

He also runs rally training and has a fleet of KTM's he uses for it but for the past few weeks has been trying to push the Husky brand through his social media.

I think the phrase of an 890 KTM in a different frock sums it up but there are some changes to the suspension as it runs 43mm forks instead of the 48's on the KTM's and the bodywork is more "Rally" Styled

[Bigyin]

Decent review here with Statham from 44 teeth

[KungFooBob]

This months Adventure Bike Rider mag has the Morini X-Cape as the front cover bike and a longish review. They like it.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

There's a magazine just for Adventure Bike riders!

Does it have fascinating articles on how to tackle speed bumps and other tarmac obstacles, cos the fools are never going to ride them on a loose surface.

[KungFooBob]

There's more about trips than bikes. There's articles about fitness, first aid and photography. It's the only mag I read.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

You're making it sound like a 70s porn mag, without the porn.

[KungFooBob]

I subscribed years ago and have no idea how to cancel, not that I want too.

https://www.adventurebikerider.com/