My First Enduro Ride | KTM 500 EXC F Six Days | Evangeline ATV Trail| | KLR 650 | Island ADV

Man I could feel your excitement! That would have been quite a rush. Very nice of Pierre, so neat to try something so different. Fun video to watch, cool trails too! Nice riding gents, Cheers and keep well!

great thanks! now we get to start a project x.

Can't beat the thump of the klr 🤘🏻. Don't think I'll ever get rid of mine. Something about the klr... great content. Safe travels my friend. 🍻

i use to own that land you were on had 50 acreas there on trail in woods

Looks like you had a blast on the 500 and that was just the tip of the iceberg of what that bike offers. Just imagine what it feels like when you get comfortable on it, get better at dynamically position your body where it needs to be (makes a huge difference with a lighter bike) and get to just open up that throttle! It's a beast. You are welcome to try it again when you are back in NB. It will be hard to close that door now that you know what's on the other side. However, please keep in mind that adventure riding is a bit more challenging with the KTM500. There's not a lot of space for luggage so you have to learn to leave stuff behind and get the small version of everything. I have had issues with tying down luggage, melting plastics on the exhaust (needed to install a shield). So for long comfortable rides, the KTM500 is not it.

Let's talk, Eric.....the KTM has a purpose...built for that purpose....built light and nimble.....and does it well. Realistically, do you need that HP...yes it will lift the front in a few gears....is that a good thing...not always, unless your going over logs. I think of my drag racing days and was beat by less HP cars...they were able to put the power to the ground = Traction. That kind of HP in a dirt bike can and does cause more problems than not for most riders. If you have the HP, the wheel will spin easier and lose traction in most dirt..even hard pack. Down you go. Usually the torque from low rpm is not great. All this with the fact of service schedule and costs don't make them a good deal. Don't get me wrong...I had what I call exotics myself..Bultaco and Ossa....long before your time. Will leave you with this.....fun to ride and play with if your income allows it......But run to the Gaspe with it loaded and see why you have the KLR.....The Fox will run harder and faster now with the suspension done...has the torque down low to tractor out of trouble and just enough HP to not spin the rear out unless pushed. Great on the road for travel. If you are looking for an excuse not to buy one....tell Mrs. Eric what the cost is....let her decide. As always a great ride and see you soon. Fellow Islander ..Garth

Trying out different bikes is almost always detrimental to the financial plan........ 😂