ACT Portugal - Part 1 - A very Portuguese 700km off road adventure! (XT660R+KTM 950S)

[@BlackThor15]

"...Portugal is an incredible Country..." yes, it is Diogo and you're doing a fantastic job promoting it through your channel and I sincerely hope it goes far and beyond!! I'm from Madeira, although currently living in London, but my riding bucket list has our Country in it, including our very own N2 - ..."Completed in 1950’s, it’s the longest continuous road in the country crossing 4 mountain ranges, 11 rivers and 29 municipalities. The journey is a wonderful way to slowly travel through the country and experience Portugal's diverse culture and landscapes through stunning landscapes, unique villages, irresistible river beaches, unforgettable heritage and unique gastronomy. It has been named one of the “best places to go in 2019” by American travel guide publisher Frommer’s very well know equivalent of Route 66 in Europe, our N2, from Top to bottom!!" - Keep it up Diogo, you're doing great!! 👍👍

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Tau... I pinned your comment at the top Nelio! I hope a lot of people read this and get inspired to visite this amazing country ^^

[@JJamJ]

Another great video. You are right, Portugal is one of my favourite European countries to visit. Beautiful scenery and coast. Great food and drink and so cheap too👍

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

All true! And its safe, there aren't too many laws (common sense its still a thing), good roads mostly everywhere, good healthcare system, lots of people speak English, most people are very friendly towards tourists, the police can be trusted, there are no weird diseases or dangerous weather conditions, no predatory/poisonous animals (except like 3 snakes in the north...not 3 kinds of snake, 3 snakes. Like Bob, Henry and Julia), you can go offroad basically anywhere across the county... its the perfect country for Adventure 101 :D

[@davemartin8997]

Portugal is beautiful..

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

It is! Have you seen my other videos about the 3 day camping trip? Its sunny there ^^

[@hugopinto953]

that is what i am talking about my friend. e mesmo este tipo de videos que eu gosto... please continue....

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Tem de ser uma fatia de cada :D Estes são fixes mas para o canal crescer tem de ser um mix ^^ Obrigado pelo comment^^

[@miguelfidalgo827]

Hell Yeah! My fav kind of videos! Can't wait for part 2

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Then you are in for a treat! Next 3-4 videos will probably be like these :D

[@miguelfidalgo827]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse God exists 🙏

[@DonvanDoorn]

Thanks again for the great video! I like that you shared locations. I looked them up and marked them on Google maps in case I am ever nearby

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Ahaha, awesome! But if you are ever nearby contact me, I will give you a proper list :D

[@AdventureRiderPaul]

Looking forward to part 2 👍

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Thank you Paul! I am editing it right now :D

[@cambag77]

My parents visited Portugal a few years ago. They were awed by it, and considering they had previously visited italy and france, it means something. 4:35 i see Safardana has a cow friend. I am expecting next video. Até mais

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Yes, John continued the tradition of having a mascot on the bikes :P Portugal.. yeah, I feel it is still a bit underrated. Especially cause most people that visit it stick to Lisbon, Oporto and the famous beaches... when the real treasure is in the country-side (in my opinion)

[@cambag77]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse My dad would agree with you, he said something like that, about being underrated and the country-side beauty. They visited a small town in-country, but they can't remember the name...

[@kingofarctic8474]

Nice and fun film, it will be fun to follow the trip further. It is still snowing here, so here the bike is parked for the time being. Ride safe. Regards Kingofarctic

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Thanks Kingofartic! Where are you based? When do you think it will be possible to ride over there? :D

[@kingofarctic8474]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse Northern Norway, more specifically Narvik. It was 15 degrees Celsius 2 weeks ago, but it has been around 0 degrees since then. It can get hotter at any time. Regards KOA

[@GDA4ever1]

Aqueles olhinhos de quem já está bem bebido ao jantar... Soberbo! Continua o bom trabalho!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

O João não me deixa ter uma vida saudável... :D

[@andooz1131]

Diogo, thx for another great video. I’ve been visiting Portugal many times already, should enjoy mountain roads next time, not just surfing ;)... Portugal really has so much to offer - super friendly and helpful people, great landscape, so looking forward visiting again soon. Keep up your great work and your good sense of humour - maybe we’ll meet one day offroad... Greetings from Bavaria, Andy

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Where do you usually go surfing? I lived for some years in Peniche, its a very known location for surfing! (But I suck...I tried it a couple of times on a "Malibu" board...it was fun but I never tried to develop the skill) Thanks for the comment :D

[@andooz1131]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse don’t worry, I reckon I’m not much better ;) ... have been mostly in Lourinha, Peniche, Baleal area. Baleal is great for beginners, but I think you know that :) ... Malibu and fun boards are great, helping catching more waves and far more relaxed, like my new T7 - but for waves 🌊

[@andooz1131]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse by the way, thx as well for your explanations regarding suspension settings. Really helped me out understanding my Tenere much better 👍🏼

[@glinleyt]

Brave on that 950 with those knobblies in the wet!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Indeed! But he is used to it... I think he never used any other tire since he got the bike 2 years ago :D

[@luckycharms8383]

Ok I'm sold...moving to Portugal when I retire! Looks amazing, and great entertaining video, thanks you!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Definitely the best country in the world for retired people. Its safe, its cheap, its welcoming, most people below 50 will understand/speak english, food is good, weather is great (this video is the worst example of that but...), hospitals work, roads work, the police works, aaaand so on. You will be very welcome :D

[@luckycharms8383]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse Thank you so much for the great information. If you ever come to Seattle my family and I live close to the back country discovery route, which is a very famous Enduro trail that runs from Canada to Mexico. I would be happy to ride my new tenere 700 with you on this trail and show you around.

[@camaleaao]

Porreirissimo video Diogo!! Variado e agradável de ver. O teu inglês é castiço 😁👍

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Obrigado Fernando! "Castiço" é uma forma de descrever, sim :P Macarrónico é outra, hehe Obrigado por veres e por comentares ^^

[@nealtoner7875]

Couldn't understand what you were saying in the restaurant. You had something on your face!!! Drop the mask! Love the channel 😍

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

😅 thanks man! thanks for taking the time to comment ^^

[@dannysmith9217]

Dude, your vocabulary is Phenomenal. If you come to the United States please advise, we'll put you on to some of the best riding in North America. Seja abençoado meu irmão.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

I am going to hold you to that promise, you know that, right Danny? :D

[@edgarbranco1]

Diogo já tinha saudades de um vídeo na estrada.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Agora vão ser uma série deles seguida... são estes 3 mais 1 ou 2 (ou 3?) do evento "O Nosso Dakar", a começar este fim de semana :D

[@LuizHSR88]

Saudações do Brasil, Diogo!! Parabéns pelo canal e pelo conteúdo. Great video as always.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Obrigado Luiz! Nunca sei se a malta vai gostar destes videos assim das minhas viagens, ou se preferem os videos em que ensino alguma coisa... fico sempre contente quando também vêm estes =)

[@martinvang6352]

Nice trip en country!! Love it

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Glad you enjoyed it! thanks for the comment ^^

[@sardineonroad7174]

Só o arroz de zimbro já vale bem a viagem 😍😍😍

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Estava DELICIOSO... e depois de uma viagem assim meia chuvosa...que bem que nos soube :D

[@fmacdonald3559]

So you are blaming youtube for not camping in the wet, I will try that next time :) Another great video and I hope you get sponsorship from the Portuguese Tourist Board

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Yeah, youtube was the only reason why I didn't want to get soaked up while trying to assemble a tent...it even stole me the pleasure of sleeping with no people and with wet cloths all around me... damn you youtube! :P I intend to make a video in the future just about bragging how awesome Portugal is for moto-travelling :D

[@fmacdonald3559]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse speaking as someone from outside Portugal (Australia) we don't get to see much of your country and part of the appeal of riding adventure bikes is heading to new places, meeting new people and eating chorizo.

[@lamapost]

So good vibe... Thanks man

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Thanks YOU for watching and for commenting ;)

[@Hellishrider]

You guys went to Serra da Estrela awesome.. I'm from Covilhã, and that is my playground backyard heheheh For sure a great adventure ahead. Great video buddy 🤘

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Thanks man! I was surprised with the traction on the ground... it doesnt look like its gonna have any grip because it seems "reddish" (= clay) and its always humid... but somehow you get a lot of traction around Serra da Estrela (thankfully :P )

[@diogomorais9938]

Awesome!!! Quero ver mais 🤓

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Agora vêm ai uns quantos assim :D Obrigado pelo comment ^^

[@nelsonrodrigues4895]

Venha o próximo episódio! Fiquei curioso com os teus pneus. Como os consideras em relação aos mt21 para um uso misto?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Depende da moto onde os queiras montar! Quanto mais leve a moto, mais agressivo tem de ser o pneu. Eu gosto muito dos Anakee Wild (na XT660 com ~190kg)...na estrada nem me lembro que são cardados, e na terra tem sido uns companheiros muito decentes, que já me levaram e trouxeram da croácia (Ja ta com 15mil km esse pneu da frente :o... mas atenção que o de trás gasta rápido). Os pirelli Mt21 são um dos meus pneus favoritos também, e em motos mais leves normalmente é sempre o que ponho (na DR350 por exemplo). No alcatrão seco agarram mesmo bem, na chuva não são terríveis, e na terra dão muita confiança (mas na DR350 por exemplo até podia por pneus ainda mais agressivos, mas assim continuo a poder fazer estrada na boa)

[@nelsonrodrigues4895]

Era exactamente o que queria saber ;) Obrigado

[@BrunoAfonso73]

Muitos parabéns Diogo! Tens feito mais pelo turismo de Portugal do que o nosso Instituto do Turismo!! Continua o bom trabalho e o bom humor!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Por acaso tenho ai planeado um filme com essa temática em foco :D Acho que somos uma pérola esquecida... não esquecida mas sub-aproveitada, especialmente para este tipo de turismo. Obrigado pelo comment Bruno :D

[@MotoRiderTube]

First, Like! Second, watch the video.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Ahaha, thank you! But you shouldn't do that... its like a restaurant, you pay after you eat it :P Boas curvas!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Now I’m really really... really jealous of my girlfriend. She visited Portugal a couple of years ago. Seeing her pictures and post cards doesn’t come close to your video on the scenery and food! Yep, I’m jealous, in the best way possible. 👍

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Its an amazing coutry... and I love it more and more, now that off road is being limited and banned in most european countries... quite a sad (and stupid) way to go if you ask me...

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@OFFroadOFFcourse They have been limiting more & more off-road riding here in the US as well. I agree, it is silly/stupid, people need to have the calming effect that motorcycling has on many of us. I might be "notorious" if I didn't ride. ;)

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

@@pinkiewerewolf "notorious"... Loved it xD

[@Mike.4639]

Comida e não te esqueças ainda mais importante, a BUIDA ! Como país produtor de vinho bom e muito barato são muitas as liberdades que temos que noutros países nem sonhar, há países em que por exemplo a partir da tarde já não podes comprar nem uma cerveja no supermercado ( Noruega por exemplo ). Por isso quem acha que os càmónes vêm cá pelo sol e praias está muito enganado, é o TINTO bom e barato ! 😄

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

É por isso que apesar de se ganhar pouco e nao ter regras (que se cumpram) laborais, ainda vale a pena ir ficando por cá... digo eu :P

[@aksragast]

Epa pra a próxima convida crl!

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Tens de aprender a andar de moto primeiro :P

[@Hellishrider]

Concordo.. para a proxima convida um gajo dasss..😂

[@OnMyWayBack888]

Thanks for all your great videos. They are truest enjoyable and I love your personality! Keep on the great work I live in Canada and will be most interested in coming to Portugal for a week in February or early March to travel your beautiful state. If you can arrange a motorcycle rental and a course I can arrange a group…. Let me know if you want to connect Thanks Itay

[@pipdigger8852]

Diogo, assumo que gosto bastante dos teus videos mas será que sou só eu que claramente vejo uma imitação do fortnine?

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Eu sou o maior fã do Ryan F9... os meus videos de instrução são muito inspirados nele, e os meus videos de viagens são inspirados no C90adventures. Acho curioso achares que este video (de viagem) parece imitação do Ryan... se calhar tou mesmo a ficar parecido com ele (e isso é um grande elogio sem dúvida :D)

[@diepeter1]

...👍💯👍...

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Thank you for the comment :D

[@darthonutube]

Hello again! “John and I” (not “Me and John”), but don’t worry too much, most native English speakers can’t get it right!!! 😅 In it’s simplest form, just drop the third person (in this case, John)... You might say “I am going on a trip”, whereas you wouldn’t say “me am going on a trip”! Keep up the awesome work, and if you’re ever passing through the South West of England (if the world ever returns to normal), you have a biker friendly place to stay here. 😃 P.S. It’s a bit difficult to understand in your introductions... How do you spell your name? Regards, darth.

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Thank you VERY much for that correction. I have been making grammar and pronunciation mistakes all my life, and its thanks to people who care (like you) that I am able correct them. "John and I" sounds so much better... ! My name is Diogo Guerra (The Portuguese version of the Spanish Diego basically :P) Thanks for the invitation too! If the world ever goes back to normal, I might hold you to the promise :D

[@MadMax69.]

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[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Hey there! I don't have a straight answer for you right away but I have contacted AJP in your behalf. Lets see if I can get some information. Can you send me an email please so I dont lose track of your contact? [e-mail]

[@dannysmith9217]

Trato feito

[@OFFroadOFFcourse]

Thank you for keep watching my videos :D