Hard Enduro training on the KTM 150 EXC Chris Birch

[@godfreytomlinson2282]

When it's hard in real life it always looks so easy on a video. That looked insane on the video so it must have been savage as hell. Unreal

[@finrampe]

Great vid! 150 TPI is perfect for technical training .. so nimble, doesn't overheat (or boil gas), bullet proof clutch, quiet and doesn't really use any gasoline. And it has small engine cases, exhaust, muffler, everything.. Treat it with TSP power kit to make it even better.

[@laosgpsmapmidnitemapper9411]

best trail riding video I have seen in a long time

[@rideabikecr]

not even a minute in the video and you already have my mind blown! goat! 🤯

[@Isha048]

I can't even imagine how to do what you all did. My imagination can't go so far. Thanks for this great video Chris!

[@Thumpermad]

The 150s fantastic when you get it on the pipe.... man it just launches

[@carloenriqueboppsalaa5747]

SIEMPRE VEO TUS VIDEOS Y HABLO DE TI A MIS AMIGOS ERES LO MAXIMO EN EL DURO QUE HACES

[@ultimatist]

Your real-time line decisioning is exquisite!

[@vlrb25det11]

Awesome video Chris. This hill is always a good challenge, loving the content from this area of NZ. One of my favourite places to ride.

[@TEKKYTWO]

omg bro those trails look GNARLY! great riding from all three of you well done

[@nicolaserblin6640]

Great video! Thank you! I'm ah happy owner ov TE 150 2022!!!!

[@ridesingles]

This was a great video. Good to be able to watch yourself and others have a bit of a struggle on real obstacles and see how you approach them. Looked like a fun day

[@Wiewel1960]

Incredible craftmanship💪

[@laosgpsmapmidnitemapper9411]

what a trail great work! Reminds me of rainforest Malaysia

[@oeboeloe05]

that's some proper Red Bull NewZealandiacs right there, holy crap

[@JRinPG]

lol...I love Chris's sound affects! So entertaining to watch.

[@michaelsupple6081]

Dood....to say you're understated is an understatement! And I mean that in the best possible way.

[@auxychamps]

Hard Enduro Training, Hardcore Amazing❤

[@NickLeening]

Next level cardio!

[@learningtofly6804]

Hey Master Chris Super to see you on a 150. Be great if you have a moment to kick out a vid with some more of your thoughts on the platform. Cheers

[@TRCAdventures]

Looks like a hoot, fueling sounds perfect always love the renewed challenge!

[@k.n.v.b1113]

My god ! Chris is and absolute legend 🎉 what would you say is the lightest most nimble dirt knife right now

[@michaelgleeson1198]

Great video this track looked like something a trials bike would be ideal for not an enduro bike, the Romaniacs race from the bits I've seen on KZbin it's a bloody tough race and requires huge amounts of skill to complete.

[@krazed0451]

Looks like good enduro terrain to me 😁

[@ADVJunkie]

When in doubt wheelie out 🔥🔥🔥🍺

[@t.h.o.r.]

and people think that the Coromandel is all beaches, lattes and craft galleries- Get up it!

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

We do have some good coffee!

[@gavinhassett479]

Might just be time to run a Cat through there again .

[@dennisyoung4631]

That’s one of the nastiest trails I’ve *ever* seen. I’d crash before I went five feet! I wouldn’t even think to try it, even if I were young and healthy again, and even if I had a bike as good as these. What I had to ride back then? About all it had in common was that it was a two-stroke, and it *could* run off road - providing the trails weren’t too bad.

[@barra245t2]

Nah bro that's just what aucklanders think.

[@toddhamilton2400]

Like how you get it up on the back wheel through those deep ruts 🤟👍

[@respectracing2514]

Nice and absolutely gnarly Bro 🔥

[@stephenmitchum5864]

My palms started sweating watching this.

[@sorin.n]

You know is gnarly if Chris says 'Oh my Gosh!' 😅

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Not exactly the wording I was thinking but I'm trying to better myself ha ha

[@WS_00]

@@ChrisBirchNZ so did you mean to say “oh my god”? Am I correct?

[@Yoda-em5mt]

If i took you riding and you said oh my gosh i think i would slap the fuk out of you Ha ha Wattsie talking like the queen is enough they dont do hard enduro in buckingham palace ha ha .

[@sorin.n]

I believe so. The phrase has the same meaning. 👍

[@WS_00]

@@Yoda-em5mt so I’m hoping you can help me out. Why can’t I see your comment when I click “View all 4 replies”? I thought I was fairly tech savvy, but apparently not. And p.s., my comment was to see if he was being politically correct with the USA audience in regards to their sky fairy.

[@lumberjaxe8910]

What a grueling workout. Also not for the feint hearted, riding alongside cliff faces.

[@tommyt9519]

Why is this so much fun when it's so much work? I've been on a 2018 350 EXC for the past few years and am wondering if the 150 would suit me better for the gnarlier, slower trails that I ride most often. Great video!

[@andrefilipeasilva]

Do you use mostly 1st gear? For example at 8:50 and 19:10 in the video do you use 1st gear for this?

[@BACKYARDPERFORMANCE.]

Did this Gnarly track up the Hikuai .some mean tracks up there,I ride through to the Neavesville 👌💪

[@drixsp1]

Wow! That was gnargly, clay as 🔥

[@learningtofly6804]

Chris, good to see some of your 'hero' lines on this trail & your comments!! hey I have a couple of suggestions, feel free to shoot them down...:). your 150 is jumping on the pipe, as mine did stock... you might try adjusting the power value, it made a big diff on mine to smother the transition so it doesn't spin up in the clay as much etc.... also that flat spot off idle is exaggerated on mine when I heavily oil the air filter, (weird I know). & one last thing, a heavy rear tire takes away some of the hit too, more ridable in the slop, extra rotating mass benefit too. Looking forward to more 150Birchy!

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Thanks for the tips. I'll definitely have a play with the power valve. Maybe a flywheel weight as well.

[@learningtofly6804]

@@ChrisBirchNZ Yes that'd be an even better solution.....As far as I know there is no off-the-shelf manufactured flywheel weight for the 150. Looking forward to seeing where you go with it!

[@ildoc66]

hey you seem to know a lot about how to get the 150 enduro ready !! got a husky 150 she is awesome but you r right I get into trouble in the slick when the power hits....where do I start with the power valve ?? great vid Chris thanks

[@learningtofly6804]

@@ildoc66 1st write down how many turns from flush your stock PV setting is.. Goto a slippery/loose hill and experiment, this way you will feel the difference between the various settings. Repeat the same section, Light it up. In winter where I live I have mine in rather far. Its less on off, a smoother transition,. The 150tpi has good mid power, (much more than the previous 150 Carby, although the Carby had better off idle) anyway use that mid. Also the screw the manual calls the idle screw (which is really a air screw) Turn it in and note its default setting. After you're happy with the pv, try ¼ to ½ turns from default on this idle/air screw and see if it helps off idle (takeoff) response. I recommended the heavy rear tire bc I couldn't find a flywheel weight (poor man's solution)+ the larger footprint of the tire helps hold traction.... it works for me. In the slick stuff, I often ride it up a gear, It is smoother, For example, if you have to go up a steep section with a short runup, take off in a second, have one finger on the clutch and modulate it. The clutch is super durable, use it. In your husky kit you should have a grey throttle cam (it ships with the black cam installed) The Grey is a little softer, better for Techy riding. The only other thought to consider is how your weighting the pegs,. I'm keen to see where Birchy take his...(or if he runs back to the 300:) 150's require a different riding mentality. Hope this helps a little.

[@ildoc66]

@@learningtofly6804 hey thanks a lot mate ! that is great help , will start working on it.....and when you talk about heavier tire, which one are you using ? makes sense increasing rotating mass and foot print at the rear cheers fab

[@Gornflyin]

I'm gonna have nightmares about this trail lol. I'd love to see one of you top guys ride an old xr400 up some hard lines. Would make great video :D

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

I'm not sure I'm up for that much kick start action!

[@Gornflyin]

@@ChrisBirchNZ its a killer for sure :D

[@BlackINumber]

Woah! Nice bro🔥

[@jasonbehr7144]

Chris come to Central Texas next time in US. We have some great places to ride near Austin, put a clinic on!

[@newzealandearthmover4008]

Hot dam that's one gnarly track!

[@gdelarama4256]

You're human after all, Chris lol nice vid, too see you struggling in some sections

[@JasonTankard]

Hey Chris, love to see a few more bits of clips included with a 3rd person cam, mostly to actually watch your riding and technique which is hard to see in the 1st person shots. We get to watch some of your mates ride and their techniques, but it's different to getting to watch you. If you can ever get clips off a mate or them to wear your go pro more often, that'd help create some really great contrast in your content that I'd love to see more reglarly.

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Yeah I’ve gotta work on that. I’m definitely no expert on the videos!

[@JasonTankard]

@@ChrisBirchNZ The drone clips and first person clips are epic. Just try to get a mate to record on a gopro at the same time (either your go pro on their own), and splic where possible. It's great learning from your riding, and I'm going to buy your course once I sell my current bike to get the next one as i'll have a bit of money left over at the time and keen to work through your course. I'm mostly working on transferring my MTB skills (endro and eMTB endro) and trying to learn the differences. If you ever got around to it, a course of how to transfer your skills that'd be really cool since you do both sports and I'm sure I'm not the only one switching to adv or endro from MTB/eMTB. I've done basic offroad moto as a kid, no lessons, and then been training in MTB, and actually am a level 2 pmbi instructor. I'm now looking to sell my road moto to get a ktm 890 adventure r and hit the offroad world.

[@RicardoFerreiraGarcia]

I'm loving mine TE150

[@someguy8109]

Gnarly. Makes we want to get a 2 stroke again

[@ladytradiej8027]

Makes me want to sit on my fat arse and watch. That's not for me.😅

[@cengizozbek5285]

About to get one to add to the 300 xc-w. (yes… I’m very fortunate to have both!) Found though no one makes an aftermarket exhaust flange protector for the 150 model. Only for 250/300 models. Do you know of any manufacturers that do? Why wouldn’t ktm have that item? Thanks

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

No I don't sorry. I don't run one on my 300 either.

[@Chris.ti.f]

Most people underestimate the 150 It's quite a capable bike in capable hands

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

It's really surprising me!

[@tittan1500]

And people put too much weight on the bikes ability, but it’s mostly the rider. It would be killer to see Chris do some vintage KTM rides and just crush these lines

[@iningomontoya9358]

13:06 "It's obviously all about the biiiyyyyyke!"

[@grant31781]

UGH!! Deep ruts and slick mud. I would be stuck for sure LOL! The camera always makes ruts look small and hills look flat.

[@rulife2885]

Trails look so insane🤙🏼

[@chadsummers7981]

Man I wish they never stopped making the 200 the 2023 200 would be a ripper

[@karf450]

Wheres this track? Vic?

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

New Zealand

[@HighMaintenancePS]

Come for a ride they said. It will be fun they said! 😅

[@zakkyummms]

Punishing stuff.

[@Shoota211177]

Awesome riding location and conditions! Chris you need to search KZbin for “Kinne Dad noises” it sums up your repertoire of sounds perfectly! 😂😂

[@bearbeau13]

Yeah the 150 doesn't have enough power ??? Says who? Lol Great riding great quality vid. Thanks Chris

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

👍

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

I think smaller displacement is more fun. Most of the time. 😀

[@ernesto_yz125x]

Nice riding brother not a easy way

[@tomtaylor6163]

I’ve never understood how you guys find this enjoyable. I prefer Moto Cross and Speedway. But to each his own

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

I can't understand how riding around in circles all day is fun. Each to their own eh!

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

I love moto... no good moto tracks here. Been doing woods / hard enduro for the last year. Pretty fun but still dream of moto

[@TubbyTrialTeam]

That’s just nuts.

[@johnelliott497]

Must be nice riding sandstone tracks

[@mtbbrothers7016]

where in nz is this trail, would love to give it a go

[@dirtbikefun]

So wish i was there playing ❤

[@minkusmcminkus7598]

Were gona need taller rims , single sided swingarm and only LH fork

[@motionfactoryracing5914]

Looks like fun.

[@laosgpsmapmidnitemapper9411]

Love this video - w A Beer

[@namodio12]

Some serious rain ruts

[@JIMMYLEE98]

It looks exciting

[@lowriderST24]

Does seem like fun and I can’t afford to brake a spoke or blowing a tire.

[@avethonienu3123]

New subscriber from nagaland India

[@risingeagle915]

Where is this place? Reminds me so much of riding back home in PR in my youth days! Awesome video. Thanks!

[@alfianadiyansyah5606]

Indonesia

[@shadowknightmoon130]

Must be pretty sweat day!its just a normal trail in asia😁

[@denzglobio7617]

Those bikes are angry 😂

[@greybeard2324]

Looks like fun 🤔off subject are you doing any coaching in Oz anytime soon, asking for a friend... Actually itchyboots,she scares the shit out of me when she rides sometimes and I think she's going to be there soon.

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Ha ha no plans at this stage, she might have to come ride in the best country!

[@greybeard2324]

@@ChrisBirchNZ hopefully she will .

[@kangvideo188_]

Nice technical track, obstacle horeee

[@joecarlino7870]

200cc KTM Please come back!

[@dirtbikefun]

Chris is this in NZ? Looks fun.

[@claudioteixeira5917]

Is a good training 💪🤟👍👏👏👏👏

[@scottjackson163]

Can it be said accurately that at some level of difficulty, the exertion of effort outweighs the intended fun?

[@eriknash8783]

Couldn’t agree more

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

The challenge is the fun! Exerting effort is a good thing.

[@fightswithspirits915]

Buckin' Broncos!

[@ladytradiej8027]

What does that bike weigh? Just interested because you chuck it around like a mountain bike!😅

[@ardihassi]

what if you run out of fuel in the middle of the road?

[@hemsmar]

....and they are still going up to this day

[@elihamou6902]

300's have made me way to spoiled to even think about a 150 lmao.

[@Kickaha83]

It reminds me of riding up Mt Greenland but even worse

[@mikeconnor2102]

Looks like my driveway in mud season.

[@coburna5]

That trail look like an expansion chamber's worst nightmare.

[@ronlawson5819]

How are you liking the 150

[@FamousLive11]

Great Lesson - happy new year

[@RangeRoversAreRad]

I want to see you hit this on your 890 R :)

[@johndemmink3539]

The things you find entertaining!!😂

[@christophermaderia3152]

That’s not a trail, it’s a dang wash out, looks challenging though!

[@tharun479]

All i hear is that chain saw sound

[@eerokoivusalo]

what kind of handlebar is that?

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

It's an Astra bar, they did a limited run of a custom bend for me, unfortunately they are sold out and not making any more but I think they do some very similar ones.

[@chrisallison1648]

Beast

[@robarmstrong7063]

i would love go this track on mtb going down can you tell where it is thanks

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

I love my mountain biking, this track would suck on a mtb I promise

[@robarmstrong7063]

@@ChrisBirchNZ what if the track dry out all together and where is track roughly

[@blackbeard7623]

We're these trails ruined by rain or SXSs?

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Rain, 4wd's and mostly dirt bikes to be honest

[@worldimpactsuppliersLadysmith]

chris seems like you struggle on the smaller bike lol

[@adrianomachadodeandrade6102]

Showww✊✊✊pilotos são brabos ....

[@Wingz636]

Where is this

[@AIRMotovlogs]

Have no words ....

[@jerseyjeeper1575]

Holy craparoonie.