The second part of the Cliff Hanger trail Chris Birch - KTM 890 Adventure R

The second half of the Cliff Hanger trail in Moab. Less technical than the first but you can not make a mistake!
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[@BigRockMoto]

My bowels got loose just watching this

[@thomkane9478]

Loose? I shit myself on the couch ....again

[@downbytheriver501]

Hey buddy. Fan of your channel. Finally getting my first real ADV bike thanks to you tomorrow. Was 10th in line for a tenere 700 at the dealership then everyone backed out!

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Run goretex undies, you'll be right.

[@rianugraha14]

super Mega view 😍😍

[@skipole09]

Chris makes it look easier. Majority of us mere mortals would have dropped the bike on the decent in the opening 10 seconds of the last video 😂

[@saddlsor]

All right then, I'll say it... I found myself tensing up just WATCHING this! Doubt I'll take that particular trail on a bike, not in this lifetime. Stunning views, impressive riding, and I'll vouch for ya... the beer was deserved. Thanks for taking us virtually on your ride, Chris!

[@zzzsydneyhom1379]

Maaaaate!!!! After watching you blokes ride I feel exhausted and just happy to be alive...

[@tommroy]

These guys are badass riders! I can't even imagine taking an 890 through that type of terrain...

[@philgoogle1535]

Awesome riding Chris and thanks for sharing the ride.

[@davidherringgo]

Thanks for sharing beautiful day , looks like Moab , that's some serious trail riden . Itchy 👢 has some great Moab footage , when she was on the mend , with some scenic drone shots .

[@Coastal-rsidedown]

I thought the climb up to the lookout was Amasa back, then the trails down were CliffHanger and Rockstacker. Rode this a few times over the years on Mtb when there was almost no motor traffic then there was buggies and others and now bikes. I remember parts being somewhat sketchy on a mtb, I couldn't imagine riding on a dirt bike and def not on an adv bike. Some skilled riders. Thanks for the video.

[@rayrokni]

No words for the skills all you guys showed on this trail. At 62 riding 890 adv r, and planning to ride the Tat and do the colorado passes and Moab , your training series has helped me immensely. I watch it all every day and then try to put it into practice. Maybe next lifetime I’ll get to ride on these types of trails. Thank you for the inspiration and your training series, i think it’s absolutely way way too cheap 🤷‍♂️.

[@ZeroHighWays]

stunning landscapes and incredible skills guys 😳 i can only imagine doing it with my Benelli TRK, i would have died 45-50 times

[@jeffknobby2700]

Watching Chris pick lines is absolutely confidence inspiration. 😂

[@CurtisBrandt]

Seriously! Making impossible stuff look easy, constantly jumping off rocks here and there. Truly at play.

[@christopherwieland1196]

Enjoyed every second of this video. 😊

[@ullithebully]

Wow that was incredible!!👏💪👍

[@seanholland9576]

Wow, impressive riding on epic trails, great to see riders on top form.

[@tagrach69hope]

That place looks absolutely amazing. Great riding by you all

[@paulinev7729]

Wow,the view is so beautiful ❤️

[@AUBREYTHOMAS1979]

Bucket list destination for me

[@carvesnow]

Amazing skills!

[@toniraff5488]

Great trail and video. Loved how you chose the complication rather than the obvious track

[@rianugraha14]

man, i love this exploring 🔥😍

[@pjakszentis]

It's the rider, not the bike. I am so impressed what you ride with the 890. I continue to struggle with the weight and my limited ability to hold the bike off-balance. Lifting the 890 is definetivly more challenging than lifting the 690. But, I learned to trust in the 890 and momentum. Most time it works. And you instruction video series helped, too. Thanks Chris!

[@UtahGold]

Your nuts! Killer video!

[@rc51bigdaddy]

A few parts in that video I was getting digital vertigo! Really awesome footage!

[@Isha048]

Some points were absolutely scary! The landscape is astonisging, but I don't think it's possible to go there, unless you're a really good rider. The only problem with the footage is that you can't really understand how dangerous and hard that trail can be. Anyway, a fantastic video, thank you very much.

[@bradsanders6954]

Chris is ........ah, hard to say how many levels above a really good rider, hes been top 10 in the world or better..and he makes near impossible look like every day riding...........personally I dont trailride my 890R. Too late in life to go back to hospital time.

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Glad you like it!

[@saleemsada786]

Most amazing video I ever seen in India we have this type of opportunity I like off road and solo ride too

[@juanchovoley]

This techniques are beyond my possibilities, I hope one day can achieve this skills

[@DirtChimps]

Superb riding Radek and Chris! Radek, I hope we get to see your edit sometime! 🤓

[@warrencurrie6454]

That trail is crazy!

[@captaintahoe1]

Nicely done!

[@jaimelovesenduro9288]

This one just blow my head, I thought the first part have beautiful views 😂, thanks for the video, by the way…good rider your friend 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Whichwaymoto]

Man that's pretty epic - seeing that big 890 on that trail!! Did Radek get any vids from behind? Your GoPro stabilization makes it look so easy but we know that's one of the hardest trails out there.

[@motohonduras6095]

Wow, amazing.

[@hoosiertrailrider]

Well done!

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Unreal!

[@Pompomgrenade]

Those are some 😰 Large motorcycles for the task at hand...😵 gnarly

[@TRCAdventures]

fricking great ride! I know everyone wants to hear what your hear on the com system, (you may not want that) but I what I have done is, Ran my external mic (Sony stereo mic) and mad a small cut out right behind the speaker cutout with one of the mic ends up against the speaker, check that it works and hot glue it in place with a wind guar on top (i cut a piece of one of the fury ones (dead cat) and glued it on top. no wind noise and you can still hear my voice as before!!! oh and now you can hear the com system!! great VID!!! love the area!

[@b.n674]

Mate you smashed it..

[@downhillupside]

Knew I recognized this from the Capt Ahab downhill mtb loop that splits off from Cliff Hanger. Pretty cool seeing big adventure bikes climb up those steps.

[@TourmeisterTWT]

Almost fell out of my chair a few times from unconsciously trying to lean away from that cliff edge! LOL! I've ridden out in that area, but not on a big bike like that or on trails that sketchy. Fun to watch though!

[@gabormartin2052]

Congratulations. Your an colleges are hardworker enduro biker. Greetings from Hungary.

[@Davidswordplay]

Man that is riding!

[@lonelybikr]

Did you go with a different drive ratio or do this just stock? Epic ride and video.

[@RajeshZmoke]

crazy trail

[@CurtisBrandt]

Cleans impossible section. Honks horn. 🤣

[@gumbyenduroadventures6225]

That's a bucket list ride for sure. I need to get my rear shock working like that, so compliant.

[@bradsanders6954]

The reason, at least one reason Chris's bike works so nice, is he doesnt slow down much. More momentum = smoother ride.

[@gumbyenduroadventures6225]

@@bradsanders6954 Seems to behave much better in rebound. Is there a Xplor pro rear shock option as well?

[@bradsanders6954]

@@gumbyenduroadventures6225 I believe there is. Not cheap but it can be done.

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

This is a pro component's set up tuned by solid performance suspension. Its really really good.

[@aggiejet]

Outstanding riding. I couldn’t do that on a horse.

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Me neither, those things are scary!

[@linomirimin1518]

Complimenti a tutti e 3 nel video molto coinvolgente trasmettete la vostra capacità sulle 2 ruote,aggiungo il contesto dove girate è surreale cosa mai vista, bravi.

[@linomirimin1518]

Dall’Italia

[@NonekingAdv]

Fantastic ride and mad skills Chris! What setup are you running on air box on the 890? Several guys having issues with dust getting into the motor in South Africa and in some instances even with the Twin Air prefilter installed.

[@ibraheemsurtivlogs2927]

Nice Bro

[@dmumladze]

Would be fun to watch Chris do the 5 Miles of Hell trail in Utah with his 890.

[@bradsanders6954]

Ive got an 890R, but I would sure enjoy riding a good 300 through these trails.

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Me too!

[@robocombo]

That made my tummy squirmy

[@davewalton2358]

I spent part of that video leaning away from the screen helping you keep away from the edge! Not good with heights. Target fixation would be a real issue there. I'd have brown riding gear even if I didn't hit the deck! Epic place to ride, scenery is spectacular...

[@titaniumgear690]

Birchy in Moab! Sweet! Take it from an expert... spend six months 🙂 An occasional beer at the Moab Brewery for sustenance and few runs to Lake Powell for some jet skiing and you'd conquer a good NZ winter...

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

I'll be back, i didn't want to leave!

[@sidalfred7244]

Perfect! Congratulations! What tyre pressures you were using?

[@davechavis4275]

300nm of sphicter pressure. so just above water proof.

[@artsteale3443]

When you were riding along the edge I was nervous just watching the video, I couldn't imagine riding a bike that clese to a cliff like that.

[@billroberts9182]

I don't know why, but I kept leaning to the right in my chair when you were picking your way across that cliff!

[@big-bike-tough-trails5114]

That’s what it’s all about 😎

[@brendtoconnell6119]

Hahaha. Pabst Blue Ribbon beer? Now come on. I did Cliffhanger alone in the middle of August 2012 with a 101 degrees air temperature on an old 2002 CRF450. Yes I was young and dumb at the time. But no one offered me a beer. But good show gentlemen!

[@bernardhossmoto]

The coolest scenery. I would do that on my E-Enduro but not on my KTM 790 Adv R (I am 54!)

[@rodrigofabregas7756]

I'm speechless...what a great ride you had guy's...incredible!...you rule!. May I know what tire press are you running?. Thanks!

[@johnhoward9198]

In the class he said throw the pressure guage away. Run what works while keeping in mind there are differences between mud and rocks ability to cause damage.

[@bradsanders6954]

@@johnhoward9198 In this video, he said he was glad he didnt lower pressures. Too many sharp rocks and edges...rims would get pranged.

[@SBIGDTSM]

Wow, as much as I’d love to ride that on my 990, I’d like to ride it first on an exc, I can imagine a few places I’d get stuck.

[@mototaco2132]

Gnarly ride.... I would agree..... its technical.... i wouldn't want to take my 1090 on this trail.

[@romeromf]

Mad Skillz!.. what rubber were you running?

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

@mitasmoto E09 and E13

[@AZ_Baggin]

Holly vertigo!

[@riderbatang]

Hey Chris, Im a big of yours. Vince here from the philippines. Ive watched SNSL adv series and i learned a lot. I owned a 390 adv 2020.Hope to meet u someday. @ChrisBirch

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Thanks! I hope to get back to the Philippines one day!

[@jf7393]

Nasty with a capital G

[@randysavage1997]

I wish I can be even 1/8th as good as you one day lol 👍

[@flyinguy123]

Mitas tires!!!!!!!

[@georgemorissette8856]

Fukin insane big bike shit.

[@ruston723]

utah is awsome

[@brycemooreguitar]

It would be just my luck to be struggling on my 400 on these trails and get passed by some dudes on 890s making it look easy🤣

[@fabriciovilela77]

Great ride, but Impossible if wet ground.

[@RoyClendaniel]

How would you feel about doing this trail on a 1090 R? I keep feeling that 500 lbs in my head while you ride this.

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

I guess I would have been keen back when I was riding that bike. It would be a big job though

[@RoyClendaniel]

@@ChrisBirchNZ I still love my 1090R, but maybe time to move to the 890R. I really like the LC8 and the clutch. Not a fan of the weight distribution. I have an 890 Duke R and love that engine for different reasons (it's a road rocket) Cheers and enjoy Moab its a riders paradise.

[@DanielACroft]

Noice

[@glennwr450]

I was fearing for my life when you ride near the drop off.

[@daxreacts3620]

What go pro mount are you using on your helmet?

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

It's a django clip

[@everettkemp9539]

How did your rims look after that?

[@tonyvancauwenberghe3171]

Where is your amazing drone! 😝😁

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

I couldn't find a way to carry it! I'll figure something out for the next adventure

[@pmw350k]

The Cliff Hanger trail is not the most technical trail I've ridden because you have all that open area to the left for an ending that is not a cliffhangar. Your final maneuvers will be unimpeded, straight to the bottom.

[@garrettstivers8209]

I hope that trail is a loop! Going back up some of that would suck

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Nope, it's a there and back!

[@d.Cog420]

@@ChrisBirchNZ pass me a beer

[@b-radsadventures6846]

Add the overlays for speed. It is impossible to tell if you're doing 5 or 50.

[@XtremeCoke]

first 10 second already made me sweat. Didnt know my 890 adv R can do that!

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Of course it can, also can I borrow it? 😂

[@XtremeCoke]

@@ChrisBirchNZ all yours any time coach!😄

[@sarath89892318]

toughestand most treacherous trail ive ever seen dare devils

[@TROXXOS]

5 Miles of Hell please🙏

[@ogasi1798]

duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude :-)

[@nickg2431]

And the guy who pointed out the route told chris "ITS ASPHALT ALL THE WAY"😀

[@BackHurtsBad]

Is that Radek? What tire does he use on the back?

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Yes it is, not sure sorry. Knowing him it's a pretty flogged one

[@pigeonpallz1733]

Dude 😎 will you sign my 890 ? For real though weeeee

[@keithrides65]

Someone forgot to tell you this trail is not possible on a KTM 890 Adventure bike. I did this a few years back on my 300 XCW and thought it was difficult on that!

[@drzero9360]

But I can't think of a worse beer to have

[@ronniebaker5093]

need a parachute to ride that trail

[@specialparts8725]

it would have been exceptional for shooting with a drone

[@paulapaula551]

I would sweet walking

[@inrptn]

They don't call it Cliffhanger for nothing!

[@brifixit1962]

So you guys are riding adventure motorcycles on a mountain bike trail and no law enforcement agency picked you up for it?

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

No, this is an OHV trail. It's designated for motorized use.

[@mechanicalman1068]

Nope. Uh uh. Not me. Never.

[@jw8556]

Yeah not bad birchy so where is that trail what do the call it and is it in Arizona ? As lm geographically retarded and haven't riden out of Australia and after a track like that l would be drinking the Australian equivalent to red bull and that would be a can of black bull and dear l say it vegimite in a can the one and only Bundy and coke no warm bud is good for anyone

[@1paulcave]

Great riding. Glad you chose the not dead option !