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I guess it all depends on the type of riding you like to do, but the 1290 Super Adventure seems like a great bike!

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Haha it's definitely a test of endurance. That was the end of about 3 hrs of riding.

@@averagemoto Dude that is WILD, I want to get to that level of fitness.

I'm sure you can😃🚀

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Can ya upload some helmet cam footage on the 450? Love these videos

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Hey thanks for commenting! Might have to give that a try. I guess we are a bit spoiled with the extra weight provided from the 6.1 gallon tank that makes the front end feel so planted haha.

@@Red-fp4wl Hey thanks for stopping by. I think you're making the right choice. The EXC-F will be far more comfortable and enjoyable to ride on such trails. Enjoy the new bike🛵🏍🚀

Thanks for commenting😃

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Glad I could help! Thanks for always commenting and riding along, I really appreciate it. Let me know if I can answer any other questions. 🛵🏍🚀

@@averagemoto WILL DO! You deserve way more subs dude ride safe🤙🏻

Lol, nothing like the crossplane rumble🛵🏍🚀

Haha, he did a good job of blending in like one that's for sure 😅

Thank you, this is all super helpful!

😎 Thank you! 🍊🚀

@@averagemoto You’re welcome. I have spinal issues now which led to a situation where I’ll never ride/race again…..so ride HARD and SMART and cherish every time you can throw a leg over that bike. LIVE your best and rest assured you’re making some incredible memories that’ll last forever!

Really sorry to hear that. I couldn't imagine life without unrestricted mobility or the ability to be on two wheels. Our time here is limited, but I'm glad you were able to enjoy it not long ago. I will definitely keep your words in mind.

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Haha It's all in the works. I've been waiting to get a new helmet cam so the footage won't be so shaky. I'll try to upload a walk around of the bike since I've added a few parts.

​@@averagemoto😅 okay fine I guess I'll keep waiting then lol

Hey, yeah definitely possible. What bike were you riding?

@@averagemoto 2018 super duke r and i think there was another super duke out with us too along with a R6 and a Zx6r. You said your name was Moto. Makes sense now

Oh okay yeah I remember, the Super Duke with the dual austin racing exhaust right?

That was a nice day.

@@averagemoto yes that’s it and yes it was a nice ride. Nice to stumble on to your channel. Very cool. Nice vids

Hey thanks for commenting, I'm glad this video was able to help. After testing these tires in temperatures as low as 30°f and up to 100°f, I have zero complaints. They handle well, and provide plenty of grip when on the throttle at lean and in wet conditions. I think you will be happy with your decision. Stay safe 🛵🏍🚀

@averagemoto I was definitely on the fence with this brand as a hole since no one I know had ever had a set of them, but after seeing a few reviews and seeing you on your bike hit up the twisty's like that I was like yep that's the tire for me, since your on the Duke and your not having any issues my MT09 should have no issues commuting to work and hitting up the twisty's on the weekends 😀 🏍💨

Haha I completely understand. Hope you're able to get a lot of fun miles out of them! Miss commuting on my FZ-09. Stay safe out there and try to keep both wheels down 😈

@@averagemoto haha thanks man, I'll definitely try 😅😈

😅 Safety 1st 🛵🏍🚀

Haha that's exactly what I didn't want to happen to someone else. Stay safe 🛵🏍🚀

Hey anythings possible. Another reason to always have full gear on 🚲🛵🏍🚀

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Hmm don't see why not. Leaving it there would have been pretty selfish huh?🙃⚠️

🤣 that would be totally messed up if he didn't

Lol yeah. A few seconds after I got back on the bike a Harley rider wearing an open face helmet, tank top, shorts, and sandles zipped past going uphill. Wonder how that would have ended...

@@averagemoto Possible Darwin Award recipient if you ask me

@@Mr.C-cn6kw lol definitely

Haha no worries, it can be hard to tell, but you were close. The onboard footage is from a Yamaha R1, which can sometimes sound very similar to the CP2 engine in the Yamaha R7 when its cruising at lower RPMs.

​@@averagemotoThank you for explaining!

@@moozic7481 No problem.🚲🛵🏍🚀

Nice! I love the sound of the 500 2-strokes.🚀

Thats good to know, thanks for commenting. At first I was thinking it may have been a production defect caused by too thin of a layer of rubber used on the shoulder of the tire, but as you said it hasn't been an issue. How do you like the M9RRs? I've always wanted to try them on the R1 but they were always out of stock.

@averagemoto The M9RR is my favorite sporty set of tires for street riding. I can power wheelie in medium rain, they stick like glue and thanks to the harder compound, then for example Bridgestone and Michelin, they get a lot less punctures than most other sport tires. The only downsides are slightly longer warm-up times (30 seconds more than on the S22), and the more rounded profile. A rounder profile makes the tire very linear and stability is amazing, but some people like when the tire drops into a corner, in stead of gradually leaning. I've had 2 sets of M9RR's on a ZX10R and a Z1000SX. And I consider them the very best sport tire for street use in all conditions. I now have an S1000R, and I got a free set of Diablo Rosso IV for testing (I work as a tire expert at a BMW and Honda dealer). And although the Diablo Rosso IV's are fantastic. I'm over tireing. I kan never use all of the tire unless I go on track. Even with pretty speedy rides on familiar twistie roads, I still have almost a 5-6cm wide patch on each side of the front tire that never gets used. I've almost gotten to the edge on the rear. About 1cm left. That's going deep knee down's. I'm looking to try the new Roadtec 02 for my next tire. They're said to be almost as good as the M9RR, but rounder profile and not quite as fast and light.

@Roy_Godiksen Thanks for sharing your opinion and insight, it always nice to hear what a professional in industry thinks 😎🏍. I agree and will definitely have to give the M9RRs a try. I too prefer a smooth, gradual tire tip in when nearing the edges and have found that the Q3+s loose that confidence inspiring feeling after the first 1000 miles or so of leaned over riding. The M7RR was my go-to before the Q3+ (which had replaced my use of the S21 at the time). As you mentioned, the Metzeler felt more linear and kept that feeling throughout its entire life, which is something I haven't experienced with the Q3+s. I've haven't run the Rosso 4s before, but that's mainly because I like a compound that is a bit more firm to compliment the slightly lower pressures I tend to run and a bit more siping, but there stickiness from the get go is very tempting. My only complaint is the price being a bit higher here in the states when compared to a pair Bridgestones or Dunlops, but like anything, quality cost!

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Some of my friends came down from PA to ride 33,250, and Snowy Mountain Rd. There was a guy on GT (PA tags) that was at Foxes Pizza in Brandywine, where they stopped for lunch.

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Definitely! Those whoops all throughout were brutal.

100% worth the climb. It was really calm that morning.

Yes, that is the stock windshield at max height. It's not the best but I like that it doesn't take up much visual space haha. Have you tried riding with earplugs?

@@averagemoto thanks for getting back to me! And no I never have, but I guess I will haha

​@@ryanlessard1110Sure, no problem! Once you try them out you'll find it hard to ride without them. I'd recommend either some custom ones, or short reusable silicone ones.

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Good to hear!

There are several aftermarket seats available. I use the stock seat, but have seen some riders swap them out for thicker padded ones or even gel ones.

Unfortunately I haven't ridden a Ducati Multistrada so I can't offer much input. Is there one you are leaning more towards?

I got the ktm 1290 gt yesterday. Im so happy for the choice i made 😊

@@niktopore7734 😎 glad you made the decision, It's a really fun bike. 🟧🚀

Definitely. 🛵🏍🚀

😔 hope you can find a somewhat interesting road out there.

@averagemoto thanks man. I'll be back to the Dragon one day. Much love, safe rides to you brother!

🦾Hopefully soon. Thanks you too! 🛵🏍🚀

🤣 That's funny, gotta love the algorithm

You too?!?!?! Literally just happened to me lol