Two up adventures on KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

[@andymckenzie5484]

"Have faith! I'm quite good at this." - Something only Chris can say while riding 2 up. I would have dropped us both in the lake and she would never have come off-road again.But if the camera were rolling it would be worth it. Great stuff

[@miguelito0o]

11:47

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Also 'that guy on an africa twin'

[@kamyargoodarzi55]

You are nothing short of amazing. I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for all that you do!

[@alwynwallace]

Chris, it's great to see you and Mrs Birch spending quality time together on the bike. Alwyn, UK

[@bigmanben1]

I love how Chris Birch makes riding that terrain look better and easier than many of us, me especially would manage when riding 2up🤣 Loved the “have faith! I’m pretty good at this!” There are very few in the world who can use that statement and it be true🤣

[@kubelfree]

beautiful, unforgettable landscapes, greetings from Poland

[@mustafajoseph134]

This dude is freaken mad skilled. Respect. 🙏🏾

[@CurtisBrandt]

Great show! Give Chris a few more passengers and maybe more of us could keep up. 😂 Also, I never tire of hearing his riding commentary. Pretty funny stuff for one of the world’s elite riders. 😂

[@AdventureAryck]

I bet Mrs. Birch was happy you kept it up!

[@JacobSnover]

Next year, Birch does Erzberg two up lol

[@rodrigofabregas7756]

Awesome couple adventure with your wife Chris!...is nice to see that!...completely different motorcycle with two...right?. Beautiful scenery too!. Thanks for sharing!

[@lukefish7562]

Sweet stuff Chris! My GF and I have put thousands of miles on my CRF300L and Norden 901 Expedition. 2 ⬆️ is always a ball!

[@mkvaule]

Awesome to see a video from where I live!

[@lyliangibourdel2654]

Lucky you 😮

[@markbanjodaniel]

absolute legends ! that's some infectious laughter right there .

[@alexcortez489]

Wow, that's some skilled riding. Have fun!!

[@Fractal379]

Brilliant video, great laugh & great skills!

[@TubbyTrialTeam]

Good to see you’re keeping the Welsh twang “loverly” 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@grasmussenNC]

Thanks to your bids Chris i just came home with a 1290 R tonight. if you come to AZ, Phoenix again i’d love to meet ya. Love the inspiration you provide and as an instructor, your teaching abilities are top notch as well.

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Congratulations on the new bike!

[@TallyHoTech]

If Mrs Birch doesn’t feel safe with the best adventure bike rider in the world piloting her. What chance does my Mrs have?

[@DH-kx7ej]

Yes, two up is adventure. We bought a 390 Adventure and spend some Money for suspension (for two up). Since then my wife and i exploring the tiniest roads in germany with soo much fun...giggeling and feeling as a child again. Are we the fastest ? No. Are we happy ? Yes.

[@ryanmalone2681]

He’s an artist, the earth is his canvas, and the bike is his paintbrush.

[@bae_ru_ru]

Title taxt here

[@motaku_th]

I have a question, do you stand up when you're carrying a passenger? And if you do is it better to have your passenger stand up with you or remain seated? Im about to take my wife off road with me in a few weeks. Wish me luck 😅

[@christianmouraux7269]

Amazing he’s always on the 1st gear, that must be the right way to do it. Good to know 😉Thank you

[@JacobSnover]

That's awesome you two. Trying to get my lady out with me and sold the Africa Twin for a 2nd dirt bike because she rides street bikes already. Should've just kept the AT it seems! Glad y'all can get out and have some fun.

[@justlucky13]

Two up enduro fun!!! Thanks

[@kurvaonwheels]

"have faith, I'm quite good at this" 🤣🤣 The understatement of the century.

[@-ride-]

New Zealand is sooo beautiful! What a shame that from my home its like about strait through the earth. The plus in that situation is that the KTM headquarters are literally in my neighbourhood 😅

[@k_plax]

Can we have Mrs B mic'd up next time? 😆

[@sorin.n]

Beautiful scenery! Fun ride! ❤

[@kevineveritt5952]

That looked awesome , your wife has so much trust in you

[@francocosta3722]

Grande Chris anche in 2.....top 👍👍💪💪✌️ ciaooooo 👋

[@Whatreally123]

In my 20s and early 30s where I was primarily into fast sporty bikes I loved taking my girlfriends as pillions. But now I am more into adventure touring and very noob level trail riding and I hate pillions. I'd now rather be with someone who doesn't like motorcycles so that I don't have to take them pillion. 🤣🤣 "Have faith, I'm good at this"... I am stealing that line 🤘

[@rebelduck40]

Just as impressive as the rest of your riding! Big ups to Mrs Birch for putting up with you almost tossing her in a lake 😂. My dumb ass watching your vids half the time I'm thinking "Oh yeah I could pull that off"... not with this one, especially the beach riding section.

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

That beach was a work out!

[@samuroadventure1227]

Beautiful environment!

[@ljubott]

Really fantastic as allways 😉👍👍 many greetings from Germany!

[@c2mojo]

1290R FTW - more 1290 content please

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

More to come!

[@aleksandrasspakovas8509]

Hi Chris, thanks, fantastic as always. What tyres was used for that trip? Next year I am going to Island on my 1290SAR and thinking about what tyres should I put on. Any advice appreciated.

[@Isha048]

I was really worried. 2 people in that situation, but of course... Chris Birch is Chris Birch! If you're a normal person, please don't try that with a passenger. Thanks for the video.

[@thehighwaychild]

How do you go fitting your comms into your helmet? There aren’t many enduro style helmets that can fit the little speakers into them. What helmet do you use? Cheers.

[@damanisin377]

I swear if you weren't so damn good on bikes you'd be a comedian! Always entertaining

[@ogoshikimura5621]

All of Nz is orange. Pretty impressive.

[@TheAmitkumar2010]

The fear of sleeping on the couch made chris ride the bike at 30km per hour speed the whole time😂

[@shaunatkinson471]

Mint 😂 Is that a different kriega base to get luggage further back for Monica Chris ?

[@Oldguy-k3t]

Would make a hell of a good sidecar rig.

[@seazv]

hi chris, was the 160nm rear spring supporting well the load?

[@thequickwaydown..2599]

Fair play.. your good lady wife must be as mental as you.👍🏻🤣.. I couldn't do most of those trials on my own, never mind with the wife on pillion ( no doubt telling me where I'm doing it wrong)..🤣🤣 You prove once again just how capable the 1290 is... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@LoveToRideOfficial]

Awesome😊

[@hyozd]

Do it again but this time record the pillions perspective!

[@Ja50nkAt]

"Despite all the evidence to the contrary you will be fine" 🤣🤣 Being the passenger looks terrifying

[@simonhantler8062]

Mrs Birch is keen. stayed in that hut walking the TA.

[@goncalolage]

Which GPS mount are you using?

[@brownellsaustria4997]

Which navi and which mount are you using?

[@bumonthemove]

I thought I recognise that track. Did that track with my Suzuki jimny

[@KamikazeJoeNYC]

I don’t think I have the balls to try this yet 😅. Any advice on what to instruct the pillion? “Stay still” and “don’t worry, I got this”? lmao

[@michsky46]

From nelson to wellington?

[@jochenreininger7905]

What Kind of GPS / Navi System die you use on that bike? Looks good….

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

@@jochenreininger7905 Garmin Zumo XT. Don’t buy a XT2 they are not good.

[@TrooperTed]

"Don't worry, you'll be fine...despite all evidence to the contrary..." 😂

[@martinmurer]

Is it possible to buy this amazing front fender sticker/graphics?

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Sure, you can contact Workshop Graphics, I’m sure they would make for you.

[@franckd.7693]

Very nice, but why so much advertisements ?

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

You would have to ask KZbin that question

[@bertrandls]

What a horrible view! Blue sky, blue water, snowy mountains, nice trails, nice bikes... almost painful... almost!

[@jtoulon1288]

Say No To Slow: Two Up Edition

[@malcolmgawn9935]

Hell yeah!!! 2000% agree to a 2up fully miked vid 😊😊

[@DeonPretorius-f9g]

If you ride fast enough before you hit the water, then you don't need the boat.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

Well if Chris can do it......

[@barkerbarker2930]

Need subtitles for that Kiwi accent :)

[@ChrisBirchNZ]

Waddaya mean bro?

[@ayoubhidaoui64]

we need translation

[@peer-olafkremer4715]

Oh…💩 Please delete the video before my beloved wife sees it! 😂 On the other hand it would be an excuse to buy a second bike because my 901 Expedition is to small. “Honey, I really need a 1290 Super Adventure R so we can ride together!” 🤩🤣

[@adriantompson]

every time i take the wife off road i keep getting a punch in the ribs dont no why i think she does not like it so i just dont tell her till its to late to turn back. haha i have no faith nor does she. looks a stunning place to take the wife, have fun.

[@a9503128]

Thee most disappointing ferry mount ever 😂

[@Prorider642]

please help me my salan

[@RicardoYeep]

"Two up hard enduro.. That's the future" lol