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2006 Adventure Touring Comparo
…were more street-focused. Japan hit back with the bargain-priced DL1000 V-Strom from Suzuki, followed by a new dirt-worthy rival from KTM in the form of the 950 Adventure. For 2006, Buell has thrown its entry into the ring with the Harley-powered XB12X Ulysses.For bikes in such a niche category, it's a…
Backroad Ramblings August 2007
Image CaptionThe KTM 950 Adventure has the necessary tools for off-roading but didn't top Giacchino's charts when it came time for some two-up riding through gnarly single-track.Putting the Adventure in Adventure TouringI would love to fill my monthly column space with rich tales of life on the road…
2006 Adventure Touring Comparo Score Sheet
…KTM: 24Total Score (weighted)1. BMW: 86.5%2. KTM: 80.0%3. Duc: 77.6%4. Buell: 73.3%5. Suz: 72.8%6. Capo: 62.8%Return to the?2006 Adventure Touring Comparo.Recent Touring Motorcycle ReviewsOther?Touring Motorcycle?Reviews Related Articles Adventure Comparo Verdict 2005 BMW R1200GS Bike Test 2004 KTM 950…
2006 Adventure Touring Comparo Conclusion
…KTM 950 Adventure S (80.0%)The polar opposite of the Ducati, the 950 Adventure is a dirt bike on steroids. As such, its tall seat, vibey motor and relative lack of creature comforts will be a turn-off for those adventurers who don't stray too far from the pavement. But this is, after all, the adventure-…
2004 KTM 950 Adventure
…to heavier adventure-tourers like the BMW GS and others in its class. The KTM Adventure 950 might not have all the amenities that a BMW is equipped with, but the Adventure will absolutely decimate the BMW in the dirt and it's about $4,000 less. If you haven't ridden one of the Adventures yet, you should…
2007 Adventure Touring Comparo II
…apparent in the 2006 shootout, it was the fact that these adventurous steeds are nothing if not street bikes. As delivered from the factory, most are barely capable of off-roading with any seriousness. The exceptions to the rule are the KTM 950 Adventure, which absolutely ruled the dirt last year, and BMW's…
2006 Adventure Touring Comparo FMM
For his money, Ken would pick the KTM 950 Adventure due to its unquestioned prowess out in the dirt.Ken "Kenny" HutchisonAs long as the majority of your adventure-touring rides are spent on the road, then the Beemer is clearly the best all-around, multi-purpose machine of the bunch. It's a very comfortable…
The Giant Loop Great Basin Saddlebag
…the growing family of Giant Loop motorcycle luggage solutions, the Great Basin Saddlebag is designed specifically for BMWs, Suzuki V-Strom, KTM 950, 990, Adventure and SE models, 690e, Kawasaki KLR 650 - and just about any other machine with the capacity to carry a passenger, including Ducati sport bikes…
2006 Buell Ulysses First Ride
…and it even includes a handy remote rear preload adjuster on the left side for on-the-fly spring tension tweaks.Unlike the more dirt-oriented KTM 950 Adventure and BMW R1200GSbut like the Ducati Multistrada, the Ulysses is fitted with sportbike-sized 17-inch wheels front and rear. Together with New Dunlop…
2005 KTM Super Duke First Ride
…established manufacturers. The Super Duke arrives in Europe just a year after KTM launched its first twin-cylinder motorcycle in the shape of the 950 Adventure. But while based on it, the Super Duke itself is virtually all-new. KTM has upped the capacity of the Adventure's 942cc LC8 engine to form the heart…
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