At 63 years old, I have a very similar story, but no kiddos. I recently sold my 2018 ultra classic HD. I called it my rolling pig because of the weight. Three months ago I bought a brand new KTM 890 Adventure standard model. Just broke it in, first service done, now I’m rocking and rolling. Coming from 1000 pound motorcycle to my KTM, which weighs I believe less than 500 pounds is like riding a bicycle. I’m smiling, and giggling every time I hop on this bike and ride it. PS not looking back. To the big heavy bikes that I’ve always ridden…. Enjoy your new ride, and many smiles to you.
Agreed. The adv bike is the best of a lot of worlds. Lot of them with sport bike power and performance, great fuel economy and comfort for the distance riding. I could own a Harley again as a second bike but this style will be my primary from now on. Ride safe my friend!
Gave up my road glide for a PA 2 years ago, its such a better bike in every aspect. Its more comfortable on longer trips than my RG was. That being said... I still want another traditional cruiser at some point, but I wont be getting rid of the PA for it.
At 63 years old, I have a very similar story, but no kiddos. I recently sold my 2018 ultra classic HD. I called it my rolling pig because of the weight. Three months ago I bought a brand new KTM 890 Adventure standard model. Just broke it in, first service done, now I’m rocking and rolling. Coming from 1000 pound motorcycle to my KTM, which weighs I believe less than 500 pounds is like riding a bicycle. I’m smiling, and giggling every time I hop on this bike and ride it. PS not looking back. To the big heavy bikes that I’ve always ridden…. Enjoy your new ride, and many smiles to you.
Agreed. The adv bike is the best of a lot of worlds. Lot of them with sport bike power and performance, great fuel economy and comfort for the distance riding. I could own a Harley again as a second bike but this style will be my primary from now on. Ride safe my friend!
Gave up my road glide for a PA 2 years ago, its such a better bike in every aspect. Its more comfortable on longer trips than my RG was. That being said... I still want another traditional cruiser at some point, but I wont be getting rid of the PA for it.
My feelings as well
Welcome to the best engine, LC8. I’ve had 3, 15 super duke, 16 SAT and now a 22 SAS.
I'm loving it so far. Few quirks i had to work through early on but mostly due to the key fob not being detected