KTM 990 Adventure Bike Trail Ride | British Columbia

[@franksmith9692]

A real workout. Beautiful country.

[@ianferrier235]

Looks like a good time guys, I just picked up a 2013 990 baja,looking forward to riding I haven't even tested it yet 😔

[@j-moto1215]

You are going to love it, hopefully it's got all the goodies

[@ianferrier235]

@@j-moto1215 basically it's a stock baja,crash bars,etc.on street tires.so I think it was mostly a highway queen. Low km.time for the mods.

[@j-moto1215]

@@ianferrier235 Gotcha, there are a lot of upgrades for these things that make them really perform. Let me know if you have any questions on it, most likely been through it haha.

[@ianferrier235]

@@j-moto1215 for sure I will, thanks

[@roamtvridingoff-roadadvent8905]

Great riding boys! Blane nice to see the old 690 on the trails. Very reminiscent of Grant and I riding a lot of those trails on our 990, 690 Adventures! He does run an E09 on the back though.....

[@j-moto1215]

Hey thanks for watching, definitely have to get out on a ride this summer. What are you riding these days? You would have been proud of that 690 that day. Blaine did awesome!

[@roamtvridingoff-roadadvent8905]

@@j-moto1215 2015 KTM 690 with the RR fairing and tank kit. Yes we must get a ride in this summer!

[@swedishrick377]

Nice riding considering the size of the bike and video editing 👍🏻

[@j-moto1215]

Thanks pal

[@pmfilmsUK]

Excellent

[@scout192]

I love 990ADV & BDCW parts!

[@broncoridesagain3176]

Great to see some 990r footage, have had one for years now. Not 525lbs though, mine with single exhaust etc comes in close to 490. Still heavy though haha.

[@j-moto1215]

Mine has the AUX tank so I think it’s something close to that. Awesome bikes though!! You still ride yours much?

[@broncoridesagain3176]

@@j-moto1215 Just had a great weekend on it. I am selling it though as I do move to more lighweight adventure riding, but they are such an amazing machine, i'll miss it!

[@j-moto1215]

@@broncoridesagain3176 from what I’ve heard the 790 and 890 are miles ahead of it. Kindof toying with the idea of upgrading myself.

[@broncoridesagain3176]

@@j-moto1215 agree, quite interested in those. I love the newer 690's too.

[@Checkyoursix77]

@@j-moto1215 I don’t think the 790 is a better bike. It’s more modern if you like electronic gizmos and maybe little more nibble. I didn’t like the engine and the tank is super wide. I’m actually disappointed that KTM couldn’t do a better bike considering that the 950/990 is a almost 20 year old construction by now.

[@campland2880]

Gearing is everything.

[@j-moto1215]

You’re right!! I went 1 down in the front from stock and it’s worked well. Could try +2 on the back and see if it makes things easier

[@richardmazur8489]

Some really tough sections! Good work! Where is this?

[@richardmazur8489]

Looks like the Whipshaw in parts.

[@j-moto1215]

@@richardmazur8489 It's off the Hurley FSR, yeah I agree it does resemble the whipsaw in parts. Did that one this summer :)

[@davedavis3304]

Your mate needs to get up on the pegs more on that 690 , he should be able to tackle pretty much any climb on that thing, no body armour?

[@j-moto1215]

Good tip, he’s a good rider but guess he prefers to sit. I didn’t even attempt it on the 990 because it was so loose. Sand and baby heads haha not a good combo

[@DeadEnduro]

How do the bikes compare on the hwy? Is the 990 a lot more comfortable at speed

[@j-moto1215]

Yes, it's good on the street, feels pretty stable even with 50/50 tires.

[@tolga1cool]

What gearing did you run?

[@j-moto1215]

I dropped a tooth on the front and it helped alot with this stuff, I want to say 14T and stock on the rear