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Strange error messages, either get a new battery or keep it on a trickle charger when not riding it. Don't use a lithium battery. These bikes are super finicky about the voltage. The suspension is one of the best parts of this bike at least on mine. I think my 2017 GT would run circles around the 2018 GS I rode to Alaska. I had my knee down on my first ride of the GT within 5 miles of canyon riding, that's not happening on the GS (I was pulling into Anchorage when I finally felt that comfort level).. . . . I had to replace a fork seal at about 12k miles but it was because I was using a zip tie to check my travel. I switched to SKF low friction seals and went with 5 weight oil. These electronic forks were the easiest to service out of any bike I have ever serviced. They were very simple inside to my surprise. . . . 6th gear issue I agree. Some people drop a tooth off the countershaft but I will just live with it and use the gear the bike wants. . . . Cruise control gripe, I also agree. I usually don't ride in a group or if I do the GT just goes first and we pace off it. All cruise control responds different so unless all your mates are on the same bike and you are the odd one out that's the only time it becomes an actual problem. . . . The only other gripe I have that you missed is the quick shifter. It should be called "shift assist" or something different because it responds as slow as if you let the gas off, pulled the clutch lever in, shifted and ease the lever and gas back on. If you have a pillion you will bump helmets. I can shift quicker manually (and that's what I end up doing on this bike just like every other bike I ride so its not a show stopper for me). Newer gen quick shifters work a lot better. The one on the new 990 is absolutely perfect at all speeds. Its even better than the new Yamaha MT09SP. . . . . and ABS but I just hate ABS in general, never seen a bike that had it right yet (I am going to replumb the brake lines direct pretty soon to take care of that issue). . . . I think a GS and a GT are kind of apples and oranges (since the GT is not going off road ). The GT is way lighter by like 75+ lbs and handles way better and has like 50 more HP and gets about the same gas mileage but if the type of riding you do fits the GS better get the GS . . (edited) OH I see you got the XR not the GS. OK that is apples to apples. Quick shifter is definitely better. But the XR is still 60+ lbs heavier! The BMW chassis is probably better at higher speeds (track use), but chucking it around the street and powering out off corners (KTM 106 ft lbs vs XR 84ft lbs) , the KTM is still going to eat it for lunch (if the ABS doesn't rear its ugly head). Hope you got the M1000XR then you stand a chance.

i don t want to be mean... but 10.000 miles in 4 years?... i do 20.000 in one year....

How’s your Camera? Did it recover from the rain.. ?

So there is a Ferry from Groningen to Kristiansand now ??? Next year I want to ride From Belgium to Norway ,and then touring through Western Norway, So it would be great having a Ferry in Groningen instead of having to ride all the way to Hirtshals (Denmark)

Hard to find a better place for a motorbike ride.😊

I am thinking about buying one , thanks for the review

Holidays do go quick when your having fun. That is why this year, I had planned a 6 week tour of the EU.

Spot on regarding the analogue speedo I tend to set the style to the ‘ touring style which has the digital speedo but no rpm . What were they thinking at BMW it’s very frustrating . I see they’ve corrected that on the 1250 .

did you say Knob Hill?

Where in Rutland is this?

I love the mountain scenery. I want to ride that run on my ZX7R. Your truely lucky.

Can you upload the general itinerary and general cost of the trip please?

❤thank you for this trip which makes me really want to visit Norway

9/10 for such a graceful dismount, lol.

Excellent video, really enjoyed that, well done guys. Where did you get the ferry from in Germany to Norway?

Cheers bloke, this is the vid that helped me decide my tyre choice this time around.👍

Looking good 👍 once I've worn out the IRCs I'll be buying a set of these. How is the speedometer accuracy now rear is a bit talller?

I thought how come no comments, have some algorithm

Interesting take. Lots of absolutely glowing reviews out there as well. Bad luck buying a bike unsuited to your style and that turned out a lemon as well. Seems KTM and BMW fans are like oil and water. Hope your BMW has served you well.

Interesting but very subjective complaints. It sounds like you’re used to another manufacturer but expected the KTM to be the same or not too different. Some people just can’t ride or get on with certain marques. KTMs are not for you clearly. I find the ones that don’t like KTMs the most are BMW riders. It’s the same the other way round for me actually. I have had 7 KTMs and 2 BMWs. Both BMWs were dull and had worse reliability than any KTM I’ve had.

I think you have the best recordings I have seen

Hi, which month was this tour and how was the temperature at snowed areas?

Hey can you tell us your suspension settings for sag? I can’t seem to get mine dialed in, it’s pretty unruly in corners, wallowing about and head shakes at higher speeds. Anything to help, ❤❤

Where's the dirt bike does dirt bike horse encounter I don't see a dirt bike

How much was that ferry crossing to Norway?

The XR is Fab

Great movie..As a norwegian i'm proud of this scenery. Glad you guys enjoyed it...😊🇳🇴

No matter how the day has progressed even if Im running late I always do the 16 mile detour brilliant road nice video

how tall are you? do you find seat height too high for what it is? i'm 5'7 and there was no way i could reach bottom eith my heals...

After 4 trips from uk to Norway on 3 different R1200 boxers ( No GS version ) seeing many of your roads and tourist 'must see' I leave for home each time knowing I have again missed so much more that needs adding to a 'next visit list'. Laerdal tunnel and the top route overpass always needs another trip, the ferry to Lote, Fv698 to Solberg Panorama view route is worth the time from Forde and Stryn, thanks for posting and making trip 5 a possibility.

Have you still got the gpx files for this trip ? If so I’ll love to have them from you if you don’t mind

I’ve had mine 3 years don’t have any issues riding it at all sounds like I you should of bought a GS in the first place KTM is a riders bike

I still find it baffling that the newcastle to Norway ferry was stopped as not being profitable

looks great im going in july can't wait was loverly to watch

Very nice video

Travel times?

Great but give us a look at the digs 😊

Great movie of Norway trip.

Anyone counted how many times he said Nice? 😂

As I watch movies about Norway, because I am planning my trip, I see a lot of them. But this is one of the best!!!

Do you have a map of your route? Love the paradors

hi may i know which ferry company u travel from eemshaven to kristiansand?we r coming on june 2024!need yr advice tqvm

Good video. What time of the year you did that trip? (dates) thanks

What do you need to fly a drone in Norway?

Rad! Ugh, I miss adventure riding.

YIKES!!!

it is one of the best that have come out on the market ... some small issues that they have come up with, it is worthless. the driving behavior of the s1000xr, no one else has it!! you feel absolute confidence, and you have to be irrelevant to fall in!! the power it has is from another planet... especially euro 3-4 gen1 is a cannibal... gen 2 is calmer... no relation... if you want raw power and adrenaline, you get gen 1 euro 3)! ! the ultimate driving machine...

Suspensions??? My GT 2019 is superb!!

Just ordered one today.

Hi, I was at the lakeside camp at the same time as you. It rained a little, but otherwise it was great there, I enjoyed it a lot. I just wanted to say hello.😊😊😊