08-15-2014, 10:55 PM
First that wind screen is just plain ugly! I view the adventure bike market the same as the suburbanite LandCruizer craze 20 yrs ago. Most never get off road or are used as per concept. I have lived and work all over the developing world, and there is no way I would ride these oversized pigs in most developing countries! Plus just too big and heavy for me and my abilities. Speed is not needed, you need ride agility, gas mileage, and mechanical reliability. Parts availability would be a big plus. You are going to sit for a couple of weeks waiting for parts in Africa or Peru, for any of these KTM, BMW or other fancy ADV bikes. Pack light, and ride a small, POS bike that is available in the developing world.