ANNOYING SPORTSBIKE RIDERS ON AN ADVENTURE BIKE!

[@Mick_windows]

It was a proper laugh chasing you round on the ktm.

[@weevilinabox]

Your Pembrey vid looks like you were having a lot of fun. There's no way I'd have ridden that well with tears of laughter obscuring my vision.

[@Mick_windows]

@@weevilinabox it was my first time at the track so having Al to follow was a great help. If I could ride better I'd of got passed him.

[@Drewdeedoo]

I remember hearing about this on the last lockdown show. The bike setup bit was hysterical. Statham was clearly having so much fun here and it was fun to watch. If you’d had panniers on that would’ve been icing on a hilarious cake. This was so funny, thanks guys.

[@Nomads_Rowing]

Al, you’re a bloody legend for not just suggesting this but actually doing it. Okay your honed riding skills (not from BSB but BBB track events 😆) put the boys with their toys to shame! Maybe rather than wasting their money on slicks, tyre warmers and trick parts they should invest in a KTM confectionary dispenser. Thanks again 44Teeth for feeding us with this real world content 😎

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

This was hilarious. The fact that this thing had the same corner-speed as that R1 is just priceless.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Now imagine the same R1 in Al’s hands. He would’ve been lapping them over and over.

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

@Franz Fanon Proof that you, yes you, don't need the R1 you think you need.

[@Jay-yg8jj]

@Franz Fanon Uh..he's in a fast group track day. Stands to reason they're definitively quicker than the average goon on a superbike.

[@georgenewman5860]

You mean the same corner speed as an R1 that was caught behind slower traffic.

[@regimiro4888]

@@Jay-yg8jj Fast group track day riders are not faster than even a low level amateur racer like it just doesn't compare

[@gnarshread]

It just goes to show that you don't need a track bike to do track days and skill goes a long way.

[@marsmellow1589]

Bike does a big difference though. i crashed my bike and rented an ex super sport afterwards and was after two laps already 5 seconds faster than i did on my own which could do the same lap times easily.

[@alexandernoble8447]

Just love how the bike manufacturers are getting on board with the 44t channel. ..👊, may it long continue..

[@Juuul89]

I think KTM has had a hard on for Al and Chris for years, they're exactly the type of guys they want riding their bikes.

[@wilko2912]

@@Juuul89 Precisely for moments like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/goXVpqd7fLSAf9k

[@Juuul89]

@@wilko2912 yuuuuuuup

[@AleksiJoensuu]

I do remember a trackday on my Z750 where some touring guy with his R1200GS was way faster than me

[@AlphaTroniks]

Adventure riders are funny 😂🤣

[@maxy_gone_riding7549]

I'm sure there must have been a few riders questioning they're bike and aftermarket parts choices 🤣🤣🤣 love it! I would of been laughing my head off seeing you come past me on that 🤣🤣

[@wobblysauce]

Think some should lay off the meat pies and call it a rider mod then just throw money at it.

[@maxy_gone_riding7549]

@@wobblysauce hahaha probably one of the 1st thing riders should think about when they have a modern day bike.

[@wobblysauce]

Have to admit though like the small bike racing, and being up against the tiny Jockeys that weigh nothing soaking wet, is quite fun to be around and watch... as it makes more difference than the liter styles.

[@rahulsudhir666]

Probably gonna be a whole bunch of "Ducatistas" with all the carbon body, titanium bits n carbon wheels. I've noticed that 99% of the folks who show off n brag about all the weight saving bits n aero on their bikes r the worst on track. They also happen to be the ones that rely more on the electronics saving them than honing one's own skill. There's gonna be a random dude on a raggity old S RAD with bits hanging/fallen off who's gonna come in, put out some mental laptimes n go home.

[@Abdal-RahmanI]

They're, would of, come on!!

[@motorbiketoureruk]

Love it, took mine to Donington last year, rode from Devon , trackdays have become scary for most people as so many people spend so much on bikes and gear that the average Joe who hasn’t done one can get scared shitless, more road bike only days are needed to get more people into it.

[@Eric-Marsh]

I've got a new 1290 SAS. It wasn't cheap and I'd be afraid of throwing it away on the track.

[@motorbiketoureruk]

@@Eric-Marsh you’ll be fine mate, just go your own pace

[@baronarmenian5019]

@@motorbiketoureruk novice checkong in here. I've done track days on powerful bikes, tried keeping up. Didnt learn much. Rode my own pace, had a blast and learned with each lap....and got faster

[@Gobbbbb]

@@motorbiketoureruk Great advice that isn't said enough.

[@TheBiggerrich]

Love that KTM chucked you the keys “go on then silly bollocks!” Would love to see Rossi and Pedrosa rock up on Dirty Baggers

[@FortyFourTeeth]

I'd pay to watch that

[@countryjoe3551]

This is so reminiscent of Cuban Rider doing track days on his S1000XR and schooling the fast kids with a ADV bike. Bravo!!!

[@Icemeister10]

I just love the background theme music you guys cook up for these clips. 70's Game show esque stuff just reinforces the silliness of it all, brilliant..

[@NikonChris]

Think we need a joint video with DrPimplePopper to have a look at Al's head. Great video, thanks for the early access

[@Desmo904]

Statham "I think we could piss off a few Superbikes with this" KTM "Go on then (chucks keys)" Statham "Job done!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@wobblysauce]

Would make it quite similar to the Supermoto concept just with a bigger bike. Loads get upset.

[@_marcus_does_]

Thanks Fagan. Got me out of watching some shite with the wife 😅

[@OneWheelMan]

You need to add the cargo panniers so it looks even funnier when you pass people.

[@Near2Future]

We need MOTOGP riders all race with adventure bikes lmao. I'd pay to watch that, even for a charity event or something I think it would be very entertaining.

[@simon1290r]

I watched this so many times. Never gets old.

[@stevofoz]

Loving the special content for us lot, makes me feel all warm inside...

[@acdcjonnyboy]

This is comedy gold, love the 8 bit music and counter!

[@teej710]

I believe the stock detuned 1290 Super Adventure motor only has a claimed 160 bhp and not the 177 bhp of the Super Duke. So even more impressive 👍🏼

[@twistandgo3414]

The mario-esque sound track is nothing but comedy gold 😂. Had those A41 tyres on my vstrom 650 and couldn't fault them wet or dry. Great tyres, obviously just a bit narrow for track use going by that.

[@BangAverageRider]

I loved this! Reminded me of my very first trackday. A guy on a BMW gs with paniers going around the outside of all of us in the novice group on our sportsbikes. We all got scared when we found out he was tacking the paniers off for the 3rd session 😂

[@vood00samurai]

Was this in California by chance?

[@BangAverageRider]

@@vood00samurai no Donington England

[@martinphall1446]

Love it Al, I love the KTM 1290 range and just shows how capable these machines are on a track day. Keep up the good work loving the content.

[@63Mrduke]

Dunlop Sportmart TT and Metzeler M9RRs have just been made available in sizes to suit this and the V4 Multistrada. Not outright sports tyres but good enough for trackdays for most.

[@makrochang3534]

This is absolute gold. Round of applause to the editing team.

[@johnbrooks241]

Did everybody notice how smooth the throttle control was on corner exit!!! Cheers, great vid!!!

[@chrispawlak14]

Nicely done Al ! Your a legend as usual. Delicious content as has become the norm for 44 !

[@martinw3446]

Love it!! I remember overtaking tonnes of bikes at COTA on a 2012 Multistrada!! Great fun!!!

[@davidfalgout7304]

Well done, reminds me of the old days. Love it! The Gxxer rider I beat at the track that day in 1993, threw his helmet against a brick wall he was so pissed! Love , LOVE it!

[@the3rddecline]

Awesome Al, thank you for this bit! I might have not one but two track bikes in the garage then after all :D. Thanks guys for the early release

[@etarepsedllits48]

what a hero.... overtaking 8 riders on a factory supplied bike on a wet day at a twisty circuit......

[@Xoydilmucizkogddyxksxktx]

Bro rides adv like a sportbike, films in the place where no one's supposed to even spectate (8:42) 💀 He makin a statement here 💀

[@Eric-Marsh]

I have one of these. I've thought about a track day with it but I'd be afraid to throw away €20k. But for the street I think it's a better choice than a sports bike.

[@xcelmaster4779]

As the great Lance Armstrong once wrote, "Its not about the bike" which also applies to track riding. Not sure if Al is on human growth hormones though, in saying that his beard does seem to have thickened recently...

[@FortyFourTeeth]

My hair is thicker everywhere... ...except my head

[@pablohumphs6060]

Only takes 5 minutes every 2 weeks eh Al 😜

[@samuelgillard2196]

True. With Lance Armstrong it was about the drugs too...

[@mikeymike3240]

Ever hear of Manscaping , mens privates grooming lol 😝

[@claywebb8199]

Its so much fun doing this. I used to do the same at Brands Hatch on a Honda Firestorm. Passed many an R1 and Ducati ridden by guys who couldn’t get anywhere near their bikes limit, plus a few who went clean past it and buried themselves in kitty litter. If you pass someone on a fast bike it’s the bike that gets the credit, but pass them on a slow one and it’s all you!

[@andyparr19]

Yet more top quality content, love it. 44T hands down the best motorcycle content creators out there! Keep up the awesome work guys 😎👍🏼

[@ChasingTenths]

There was a rider on this bike at cadwell last year September. He was epic !!! Never underestimate a good rider :)

[@jamiedaugherty1]

Thanks for making these videos, they bring a little sunshine into my gloomy winter day

[@aukanmeister]

The A41's are really good. My fav tire on this type of bike, together with the road 5's

[@TheCaptainmojo1973]

Love me some track days, however, not when it’s wet. Track surface is so unpredictable when wet. Even when I raced competitively I would either skip wet races, or just piddle around the track to obtain a few points and a slightly better grid spot for the next race. Respects to the guys who push in the wet.

[@donwalker9767]

That wispa gold moment made me spit my cuppa all over😂😂😂👍🏻

[@simes007us]

i took my s1000xr on a track day. sportbike riders get really really annoyed when you wave at them going around the outside ahahha :D

[@gttpete]

Loving this vid, I have that exact bike and I've not ridden my SDR or SFV4S since it arrived.

[@assortedpov]

Hahaha the video game music and 'people pissed off' counter is a stroke of genius editing.

[@bradleyland]

Love it. There's a guy who rides an S1000XR that he's nicknamed the "humiliator", because it absolutely rips around a circuit. of course, it should. It's based on a superbike, but what a world we live in when these big, comfortable adventure bikes ride well enough to give some poor chaps difficulty on their liter bikes 🤣

[@Aint1S]

You guys sell bikes... Genius! It would honestly make a great commercial for selling a crossover bike for sport bike riders and it says a lot when you're riding it in this scenario.

[@smorgasbord-design]

I don't know what terms you chaps use to find stock music but the choices you find are inspired, that track at 01:30 is absolutely bob-on.

[@toddwmac]

Ran my 990 at Road America a few years ago and had similar fun. Best part was swapping to knobbies and then riding sections of Backcountry Discovery Routes on the way back home to Utah. The Nothing like a KTM ADV to make the world a racetrack. Great vid!

[@Basstl3r]

And the best bit is, you can go on through the gravel trap just as fast. Genius!

[@critch.]

Thanks for the entertainment! I have an earlier model so no Wispa holder 😕. Whilst the looks of the bike can be questionable that LC8 engine is amazing.

[@Caldtek]

Once again 44 teeth at the cutting edge of Moto journalism, producing the most entertaining content answering the most important questions. OK maybe i am biased, as I recently purchased 1290 AD-S and was wondering if you could track it. Top stuff lads please keep it coming.

[@albertbinan9370]

I definitely would be weirded out if I saw an adventure bike on the track, I mean they sure can do the track but.... you're pretty much the only one I ever saw actually doing it. That just means its really crazy, but also kinda funny in its own way.

[@michaelhoward142]

While the KTM is an awesome weapon, using it on a track against "track-focused" bikes is much like riding a slow bike fast. You just can't beat that feeling. Kudos, sir. Use that talent and experience to show them how its done.

[@canismajoris6733]

You can beat it by riding a fast bike fast. That is what the track is for

[@michaelhoward142]

@@canismajoris6733 I would argue that getting the most out of whatever bike you're riding is what the track is for and that's what's so rewarding about "outriding" people on faster bikes. ;)

[@robgreaves2633]

That is hilarious and testament to how good a bike the 1290 is - top notch entertainment!!

[@brianbassett4379]

I followed a guy on a fully dressed Goldwing that would ride behind you yelling, "hurry up" the entire time.

[@bikeserv]

I did the same thing with a friend's 1290.Good fun, even though she did ground everywhere

[@ozziejim8472]

Surprising how little there is between them and then you can ride that thing home in comfort!

[@dazadorph45]

Mario music and sound effects were just spot on. Good one.

[@gregbenn5664]

I was laughing at the music anyway but the sad noise when you got passed in the 2nd session had me doubled up. 🤣

[@Rendall98]

Appreciating the members bonuses guys

[@davidpoffenbarger3686]

Proving yet again a squid on a fast bike will usually be crushed by a fast guy on pretty much anything. Great fun!

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

I was out on my gsxr 1000 one day and came across 2 of these on the road. They are no joke. In real world conditions they are every bit as quick as a sportsbike

[@d3toxd670]

This is the content i need more of, Good job Nige. Ps - Perkins on the BMW GS and the milky bar kid on a Husqvarna Norden, As well next time Chaps.

[@scottnineteen]

that's good mate, the pitch, the facts., the smug laugh, yeah into it. cheers.

[@daveyt4802]

Woo Hoo! BMW XR is another nice choice. Take off the horn and center stand too. A41's on my V-strom too!

[@Plasticjesus504]

This concept is pure gold..

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

...Wispa Gold

[@CarlosTilbury]

Yet again Al showing us all how its done!, great content, you guys get a great balance of comedy timing, great format of your films and get the background music spot on, keep up the excellent content, on a side note Al, your current facial hair and nothing on top makes you look like a face card from the game Guess who!

[@patkawasaki771]

I can imagine that someone might race an adventure bike on some of the smaller Irish Road race circuits, and really push home the advantages.

[@paulh4943]

I also have one. It's scary how easy it is too drive fast around the corners.

[@davidyaroch6622]

One of my favorite track day memories was an outside pass on a guy riding a full BSBspec Duc 1099 on my Aprilia. Futura!

[@deldridg]

Nice one mate. One one of my early track days on my Blackbird years ago, I was constantly pissed off at the instructors riding around us on their GS1200 Beemers, standing up. Now I'm just too old to care. :-)

[@alanjm1234]

Did a couple of track days on my Cagiva Elefant. Fit street tyres, and adventure bikes make pretty fast road bikes. Memorably, I was having a nice dice with a Ducati 900ss until he dropped it.

[@SteveMuir]

Reminds me of the day My mate John was passing people at a track day on a Honda Transalp. it was one of the demo fleet at the Honda ride day so no tuning the suspention.

[@erwindenengelsen8144]

Hhhaha lovin it, Especially the mario bros sound effects! Thanks for sharing, nicely done!

[@gmakcon]

I really do take for granted living 90 minutes away from Phillip Island GP when I see these tracks

[@priscillaroberts7945]

A few years ago i was marshalling at the manx gp and an american geezer on a dirt bike with fancy evel knievel style leathers was acheiving his ambition of taking part. We were all aching for him not to be lapped and be allowed to finish but sadly he didn't manage it. We were very disappointed.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Excellent!...it's like annilating sports bikes on a Supermoto!..great fun. I remember seeing Wayne Gardener at Brands on a high barred Moriwaki Kawasaki...crazy but brilliant! Cheers, Steve

[@actstuntcam]

Loved it. Most people don't believe it when you say you can hang with sportbikes on your ADV - but you can. It is even easier on the road, where most people can't make the most out of their Horsepower advantage. Loved Sportbikes when I was young. Loving going quick on comfy ADVs now ;P. Chur, Campbell from NZ :)

[@HelloJamesBond]

Safety first, First Aid last 🤣🤣🤣 Al ya big legend 🤛🤣

[@scottchegg1209]

Raced against simon le bon here, I will never forget him going into hairpin tyre wall, pone arrived by helicopter, Left by ambulance

[@garyduxbury8312]

Fantastic i am a KTM rider great video ! Do a couple of track days a month here in South Africa, never in the rain ! Must be a very different ride

[@mickl8212]

I absolutely love your vids 44Teeth. A breath of fresh air to cheer me up during this covid shit

[@rowlyrob]

😂😂 The fast groups worst nightmare. Destroyed by a BSB legend on a Nigel bike. I 44 love you 💟

[@FortyFourTeeth]

BSB legend 😂😂😂😂

[@theonlyredspecial]

@@FortyFourTeeth leg end maybe he meant ? 😜

[@stichupman]

Years ago my uncle had a Indian 8 ball and he rode it back from the coast and 2 guys on 1299 panigale couldn't keep up with him on a cruiser. After they stopped he waved and they blanked him Haha must of damaged their prides.

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

I remember everyone being shocked when Wayne Gardner came over to Blighty with his sit-up & beg set-up. Although his style did look funny, it was clear he was able to man-hondal the bike better than the clip-on brigade in many instances. Ok it was a Moriwanki Kwack, but he did race a CB1100R back in my Strine home cuntry. Attended endurance race at RAF West Raynham in `81 where one of those CB lumps won. It got through a lot of tyres, unlike the bike I was there to assess and subsequently bought.

[@cjbrisco2145]

Absolutely stepping out on a couple of other bikes in the corner exit. 🤘

[@MrScracha]

3:39 "nearly fell off the bike......got my knee down"

[@ShadowKstr]

Seen your content before. I thought it was good, but I didn't see a reason to come back and subscribe. Well... guess what now buddy - you have a new one, and you earned it in spite of myself. Also - echoing "z" comment below - the soundtrack is just gold.

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

As an All-road biker (Honda Transalp / Africa Twin) I've always wondered what the point is of putting the knee down in turns. We're taught to keep appendages on board at all times, whatever happens. Putting out a leg to break a fall especially at higher speed, will guarantee a (serious) injury. Better to fall over and skid (you and the bike will separate immediately), than to have your leg crushed under the bike and possibly getting tangled in a wheel. Moto cross riders do put out a leg, but only when travelling slow and their bikes are relatively light compared to 600-1200 CC all-road motorcycles. Anyways, I've gone in to bends with my Transalp where the bike has leaned over so far that the edge of the sole of my boot scraped the tarmac, and the Transalp is a high bike. I estimate it at 60 degrees. But did that all with my legs and feet firmly clamped against the frame of the bike, with my body straight ont he bike, not leaning over.

[@ridenm7748]

Over time I've realized it isn't necessary on road but it does reduce lean angle by changing the center of gravity. On the right bike with the right ergos it just feels nice. The twist of the wrist books go into it more. Fortnine has a video explaining the merits of doing the opposite of leaning off.

[@torkgasm]

The sas 1290 is a dream bike of mine. I Have an mt-09 right now and it's a blast but I'm looking for something with the same amount of acceleration but something I can go long-distance with. The KTM seems like it will be the perfect fit.

[@jonasbaine3538]

Back when the FJ09 was released I heavily considered getting one but got ktm 1190S which is big fun. The new 1290S and R are indeed extremely capable dream bikes!

[@gabrieldoli]

Please put on the panniers and also the slick/sticky tires and run it again 🙂

[@standupmoto]

Have had some fun on the Super Tenere on the bitumen also, great video. Thanks.

[@s.a.f.r.a6403]

AMA racing in the 1980s had riders pulling much the same body postures with bikes being quite high off the ground

[@pippipster6767]

Thanks for the intro.… I think I’ll have my lunch later.

[@gavd6726]

Nice riding Al! The sound effects were genius too. 🙌🏼😁

[@karlmac1]

I rode one of those bikes at the ABR festival last year, it's insanely quick for an adventure bike.

[@marksmit8112]

Something different and a few sportsbike riders shown up. Good stuff

[@BadazzShovelhead]

Great video thanks! It looks like you were really able to carry some nice speed through the corners. Not trying to be that guy but I have a 2020 HD Road glide that I built with motor/tune etc is 150 HP/151 so pretty efficient built. I have big sport tire bikes on it and a great suspension, lots braking and weight savings. I love going to the track and hustling it around metrics and now I can think of the arcade game noise as a I pass someone. I usually take the BMW S1000 to the track but the HD is fun. I think folks get a bit angry when they get passed with a big hog :)

[@Will_M600]

😂Thats awesome can't lie, if I was on my 600 and saw a HD fly past me I'd probably buy the rider a pint

[@hullygully1135]

Would have been more impressed if he had left the top box and panniers on LOL

[@paul.vanhout57]

I am sure heated grips and adaptive cruise control provided significant advantage over those Gixxer Boys🙂