Simpson Desert Adventure! KTM 690 - Part 1 of 6

We start our adventure to cross the Simpson Desert!
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[@AUSSIEBUTTERSXD]

Simpson desert has just been added to the bucket list !!!

[@JohnnyWooh]

Can't wait for the proper desert bits. Good stuff Tom.

[@sebchenkooo]

rewatching the series again for the 12th time. can't believe its been 5 years already tom.

[@jiggleyB]

Bin waiting for these videos cant wait to see more.

[@mcpheonixx]

I've been so stoked to see this trip. Thanks for the cool views Tom :)

[@motoburn]

watching the whole series for the third time now !!!

[@danfinch4434]

At the end I think you shoukd put like a map and a line of the route you have gone

[@Wunel]

Great idea! Please do this Tom!

[@Nerb1]

Dan Finch The link is available to the map mate. It is shown on my video called "Simpson Prep - Follow our InReach"

[@Nerb1]

Dan Finch share.delorme.com/SuperAdventureSquadron

[@danfinch4434]

Nerb1 cheers man! have a good ride

[@SethDrez]

+Dan Finch I wish I was old enough to do this. Stupid age restrictions...

[@MiniKonstii]

Cute little plush toy in your tent, mate.

[@DirtRider500R]

Man I would LOVE to see those sunsets

[@KrisMOTO23]

cant wait for the next episode!

[@mototudor19]

Great trip Mate. Looking forward to the rest!

[@jac.ob0]

Only watched 2 vids but already subscribed and gonna watch u all day!!👌👏

[@yourfastlife]

Oh YES!! Riding with Tom!! We have been waiting on this for AGES! LOL You sure know how to have a good time! All this channel needs is a Ninja 636 again! Oh...and some footage from my upcoming Ninja H2 races! SMACKDOWNS INCOMING! ;) #NinjaH2 #NinjaH2R #Kawasaki

[@takumazdarx8manual]

It is a wonderful scenery. It is not seen in Japan. Tire replacement is a very good idea.

[@jdam28k]

M成@道産子Rider always wanted to go to japan and ride around the country, I think it would be amazing. it's so pretty..

[@Monkeymahenmiester]

+Ilyushin it's fucking amazing on bike

[@amandaryan3043]

BTW did ve been waiting for this for AGES

[@raven-gq5st]

Thanks for the video Tom, you've got a lot on your plate at the moment. Really

[@TheMerrett50cal]

came through there a week after you guys in the 4x4 and the amount of wild goats is insane

[@ESPSJ]

Now that's a power wheelie. Great first video, can't wait for more!

[@markashd2680]

This series is gonna be epic

[@AUSABCDrad]

Can't wait for the rest of the videos!

[@abhiverma9294]

now that's called real adventure. keep it up man.

[@andypandy.]

nice one mate, good to see the trip from another perspective. looking forward to the rest of the trip!!

[@adirtyscoundral]

Stoked this series started! Fun vid...cant wait for the rest of the shenanigans :)

[@andrewnoble7071]

I would love to do a trip like this. This looks so fun!

[@JustOutRiding]

Can't wait for more :D when I saw some bikes in the desert the back wheels literally had paddles on them, not much use for anything but sand though

[@NaosRider]

Hey, that was me!!! The so called 'Crazed Fan' ahaha

[@AussieGoPro]

This is my dream right here can't wait to get my licence and do this CANT WAIT FOR NEXT VID

[@getslimdad]

an awesome compilation of your trip, great job, well done.

[@02bigkev]

Awesome adventure, I'm looking forward to the next Vid.

[@shaunhopper1701]

Nice work mate looks amazing. Keep living the dream.

[@jdc5026]

you are a legend mate!! looks like your having a great time anyway!

[@r1freak1]

Great video mate !!! Can't wait for part two...

[@aserta]

One thing i've done in the past after i broke my whole mount for the indicators is that i've tied the tire with a string around and under the seat nose, like a lasso. When you don't sit on the seat it's loose, but when you're seated it tightens the string and pulls it behind you away from the cluster.

[@smiley1478]

Best stuff on youtube, would like to see more adventure series like this :)

[@AdrianVanDeventer]

OMG can't wait for this, going for a quick piss and then watching :D

[@AdrianVanDeventer]

corsaro128 yummy

[@chongwong]

+TarmaaK Not good enough, we need more info, such as: Time taken: Flow Rate: Colour: Burn Factor: and Enjoyment Rating:

[@fraghead9813]

This looks like so much fun and im soooo jealous!!! Hope it was a fuggin great time!

[@haroldolafcecil3934]

Thanks for riding with Giant Loop's Fandango Tank Bag!

[@TimeJack13]

Yes!! Couldn't wait to see this desert escape - I'm sure it takes forever to comb through the footage and edit, so Thank you! (Lookin' forward to the next one)

[@jonny1721]

mighty car mods and riding with tom in one day. priceless

[@9mmArts]

+Enduro PMQ yeah you know!!!!

[@Giabtovka76]

was that some sort of teddy bear at 9:57? on the right

[@bitconnect]

+RidingWithTom cute :3

[@bitconnect]

+RidingWithTom cute :3

[@beneator3978]

+RidingWithTom how long have you had it?

[@DanTheCaptain]

+RidingWithTom that's cute

[@ib2385]

My blow up sheep lulu likes to travel with me.

[@Slipprymongoose]

Fantastic trip so far

[@LambChopRides]

Really enjoyed that! Looking forward to the next one dude

[@oldmatered2505]

Awesome Tom! Iv been waiting to see your Simpson videos! Looks good

[@scalz805]

I live in america I was wondering why it was so cold over there then I remembered that the seasons are switched, which means it was cold af over there and pretty damn hot here!😂

[@benhummel5723]

Haha same

[@cheeseypie5555]

Christian pena Even in summer it drops below 0 in the Australian desert in the nights/morning, then when you chuck your thermals on it gives you the finger in the day when it goes up to 40 degrees

[@MotorJan289]

+Christian pena (Scalz805) that made no sense at all. America is a Continent, including South America witch is on the south Part of the Planet.

[@scalz805]

thehyperboy do your research I had a project about this

[@MotorJan289]

Then please tell me the outcome of this project. Is it that citizens of the USA tend to call their Country America?

[@paradigmstorytime]

I have a wonderful sleeping bag rated for 20F (-6.7C) and found that means that at that temperature it will keep you comfortable without having to wear warm pajamas. I rarely ever have to zip it up fully unless it is below freezing, or I'll start to overheat. even better is it's really lightweight and compact(it's designed for backpacking) it has compression straps that can compress it to around the size of a lunchbox.

[@CharlieBooker00]

Broken hill the Australian equivalent of Brokeback Mountain ..... hehehe ;) ..... another great video thanks m8

[@Bballa11]

been waiting for this video.. Nice!! cant wait for next one. didin't know it got that cold out there.

[@Sunoliver00]

okay when he noticed the r34 I subbed in that second, love when bikers like cars and bikes

[@KyrilV]

I've been looking forward to these vids. Seems like an awesome adventure. Strongly thinking about doing an offroad trip myself sometime.

[@lathanhowe5531]

This reminds me of the tow shows on Netflix called Long way down and Long way around where these two guys on BMW's go through a lot of different countries and 95% of it is off-road, they are really neat shows each has a couple episodes!

[@theengineer3000]

You do realise those two lads are actually Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman don't you?

[@lathanhowe5531]

+theengineer3000 yeah I know they are in movies or something but I haven't seen the two shows in over a year so I just forgot their names!

[@mechanic_tobi]

when you filmed the skyline i was so happy :) its a pretty stupid reason but i think its cool that you also recognise awesome cars, because some Motovloggers dont even know if there is a Ferrari or Lamborghini driving by :)

[@keyup2626]

Awesome adventure, so flat . Kinda like the prairie provinces in Canada.

[@baldyaus23hd30]

I use to live in broken hill love the views, moved to Adelaide for university

[@CaffeineDogg]

This series is epic

[@BikesDrones]

I wheelie like your desert scenes.

[@smallboyenduro8683]

Sick of riding on the first day! Good luck LOL

[@apeboi4311]

waiting for this for ages, love it!!

[@ArthurSperotto]

So glad to see part 1 of the adventure! Can't wait for the U.S. trip videos! Maybe a wild yellow S2000 will appear... ;-)

[@BillieSebastian]

Damn guys, really really awesome!

[@CptFriggerJizz]

It reminds me of watching Long Way Down. Fuck that was an epic motorcycle adventure. Great vid, RWT. I look forward to the next installment :)

[@Carmelldansen4eva2]

Tom seems like you have a good group of mates that would go with you across the simpson and I know no one who could cross a desert like how you Mark Ausmodica and Nerb did.

[@spaghettimachete6048]

Upload more frequently. You're my favorite motovlog swegpapi.

[@JoeJoeMoto]

Transport days are both exciting and boring in the one ride hey. Loving it mate. The wheelies were a nice addition!!

[@blakevella2762]

If I knew you went through Broken Hill I would of tried to meet up with you. Also there's only 3 R33 skylines in broken hill and 2 R34s. There is one bike shot left here called "Robs Dirt Bike Repairs" all the other repair joints and bike dealers closed down. It gets really hot in the summer and really cold in the winter. It's really weird but yeah 0 degrees isn't that bad once it got to -9 degrees but it's good have heaters!

[@DirtyWeekendsAway]

This is looking to be a grand adventure :3

[@MrAusadventure]

That Repsol CBR250RR! It reminds me of the one I had in the 90's. Highlight of the video! :-p Just kidding. Great start to the adventure! I wish I could have ridden out to meet you guys along the way. I was planning it with Nerb but couldn't make it happen. I am with you I think. More clothing layers and less sleeping bag. Awesome stuff, it looks amazing out there!

[@Angrywuukong]

awesome video love your stuff keep it up and hope you doing fine yourself

[@wazza33racer]

Come on Tom..........Ive driven a 30 meter road train around Sydney on a daily basis............ You boys did well to get 1000km done in a day. Try changing a 16" super single truck tyre on a steel rim...........if its laying flat on its side, its a struggle just to stand the thing up.

[@raw_skittles439]

I went on youtube Hiatus and now I find out you came through my home town of broken hill and i missed it omg, so angry.

[@Death666wish]

Listen to that early morning voice at the beginning of day two haha

[@Lightemup2005]

Good stuff guys

[@MrSimonblunt]

Nice wheelies tom

[@AveksRS]

It's over already? didn't feel like 17 minutes at all. looking forward to the next one.

[@raymanvonmetal1436]

Awesome video & commitment for the love of KTM... & motorbikes, men!I was wondering if the guys on the 690s any problems with handlebar vibrations? I have a 2016 690 in from 40 mph up The hand of our vibration is absolutely hand numbing. Setting up an appointment to have the dealer check it out before my warranty is up. Thank you for the great video, look forward to more !

[@tommyle6716]

10:05 Tom's little stuffed rabbit :) awww tom still sleeps with a stuffy? something to cuddle at night? ahaha

[@Proff0ak]

+Tommy Le Everyone to Fanfiction.Net. If we type enough words, someone might think that it's a story.

[@harman9845]

Been waiting so long for this man, hopefully i can do this someday

[@itsme__db]

Great stuff Tom! Can't wait for the rest of the series :D Downside: these videos will not make me want a dirt bike less.

[@ozanlb4789]

love it cant wait for part 2

[@gloomsouls]

Love your vids mate.

[@wobblysauce]

Left my helmet on my bike one night.. it did not start feeling warm for a good 10hrs riding. Never forgotten to cover it again.

[@SEANRSDUFF]

about time!! waiting ages to see this. Good stuff!

[@kucaks]

finally tom... thank you for the video

[@phiase8186]

Its mid january and winter is at its coldest here in Norway. My PMS has kicked in (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) so I'm starting up my seasonal motovlogger addiction.

[@londoncole3345]

+Philip Åsen You and me both. It's averaging -20C here and nearly two meters of snow everywhere. Not going to be riding for at least a month. It's killing me.

[@phiase8186]

+London Cole Yeah, I've come to the point where I just go out to the garage just to have a look and a sit Lol. Doubt I'll be able to ride until late march.

[@UTPP]

Hey guys love this upload, thank you! I'm in the planning stage of doing this trip, riding from the Sunny Coast in Qld to Ulura ( through the Simpson). I have a few questions: 1) did you do much maintenance during the trip on the 690. i.e l oil and filter changes? 2) would you recommend a semi paddle tyre for the desert? (They make a pretty good one that's not to paddely) 3) did you do any suspension mods for the trip or bike upgrades?. Much appreciate any advise you can offer.

[@eyoung97]

I stayed at the same caravan park when I was in broken hill!

[@juliantrendall3216]

Hi Tom, I just bought a 2016 690. I’m a bit worried about the plastic fuel tank subframe. What setup did you run? How much weight can they handle?

[@arealhumanman5645]

Tom we get that all the time

[@srivatsanadiger]

Damnnnn this makes me wish I was up there with you guys!!!! :D

[@ginp2501]

inwas liturely(?) just going to ask what happend to the footage... that took so long but im exited to see the video!

[@Loger01]

It's so weird and interesting how the seasons are completely different in Australia

[@ozjohnno]

Im liking your Tent there mate, what size is it? 2 or 3 man

[@wradford1]

No, you don't want to hit a roo. I got one in chest at 80kmh and it smashed me. they're bony bastards. Great video Tom.

[@Enduro_NY]

sorry to hear what happened to ur friend I really feel bad now bc I watched one of his vids awhile ago and I was like oh ill watch him later he won't be going anywhere but he did 😢

[@mrcool29875]

That really is like Arizona. Mostly like Tucson, AZ

[@Aromcrl]

Saludos desde España! Viaje precioso.

[@R1ACE]

Can't wait for part 2 :D

[@TheSwissMotard]

Spectacular video :D

[@blupditz9826]

Wow fuel is cheap over east. Country gas stations, petrol and a beer, love it.

[@onderrscht]

when he was peeing that "oh you're peeing, that's alright" was kinda cute 😂

[@dalebarnett7398]

Hey Tom would you have done the same trip on your WR250R? Im keen to get onto the smaller WR250R for adventure travels so you reckon its worth doing?