"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
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🤣
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. 😂
Awesome couple adventure with your wife Chris!...is nice to see that!...completely different motorcycle with two...right?. Beautiful scenery too!. Thanks for sharing!
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.
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.
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.
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 😅
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.
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 🤘
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... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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 😅
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!” 🤩🤣
"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
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Also 'that guy on an africa twin'
You are nothing short of amazing. I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for all that you do!
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🤣
Chris, it's great to see you and Mrs Birch spending quality time together on the bike. Alwyn, UK
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. 😂
This dude is freaken mad skilled. Respect. 🙏🏾
beautiful, unforgettable landscapes, greetings from Poland
I bet Mrs. Birch was happy you kept it up!
Brilliant video, great laugh & great skills!
Awesome couple adventure with your wife Chris!...is nice to see that!...completely different motorcycle with two...right?. Beautiful scenery too!.
Thanks for sharing!
absolute legends ! that's some infectious laughter right there .
Next year, Birch does Erzberg two up lol
Wow, that's some skilled riding. Have fun!!
Sweet stuff Chris!
My GF and I have put thousands of miles on my CRF300L and Norden 901 Expedition.
2 ⬆️ is always a ball!
Awesome to see a video from where I live!
Lucky you 😮
Good to see you’re keeping the Welsh twang “loverly” 🏴
"have faith, I'm quite good at this" 🤣🤣
The understatement of the century.
He’s an artist, the earth is his canvas, and the bike is his paintbrush.
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.
Congratulations on the new bike!
Grande Chris anche in 2.....top 👍👍💪💪✌️ ciaooooo 👋
That looked awesome , your wife has so much trust in you
Can we have Mrs B mic'd up next time? 😆
Amazing he’s always on the 1st gear, that must be the right way to do it. Good to know 😉Thank you
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.
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.
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Beautiful scenery! Fun ride! ❤
Two up enduro fun!!!
Thanks
Really fantastic as allways 😉👍👍 many greetings from Germany!
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 😅
If Mrs Birch doesn’t feel safe with the best adventure bike rider in the world piloting her. What chance does my Mrs have?
Beautiful environment!
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.
That beach was a work out!
The fear of sleeping on the couch made chris ride the bike at 30km per hour speed the whole time😂
I swear if you weren't so damn good on bikes you'd be a comedian! Always entertaining
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 🤘
Would make a hell of a good sidecar rig.
All of Nz is orange. Pretty impressive.
1290R FTW - more 1290 content please
More to come!
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... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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 😅
"Despite all the evidence to the contrary you will be fine" 🤣🤣 Being the passenger looks terrifying
Do it again but this time record the pillions perspective!
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.
I thought I recognise that track. Did that track with my Suzuki jimny
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.
Mrs Birch is keen. stayed in that hut walking the TA.
Awesome😊
Which navi and which mount are you using?
"Don't worry, you'll be fine...despite all evidence to the contrary..." 😂
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.
Mint 😂
Is that a different kriega base to get luggage further back for Monica Chris ?
hi chris, was the 160nm rear spring supporting well the load?
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
Which GPS mount are you using?
From nelson to wellington?
Is it possible to buy this amazing front fender sticker/graphics?
Sure, you can contact Workshop Graphics, I’m sure they would make for you.
What Kind of GPS / Navi System die you use on that bike? Looks good….
@@jochenreininger7905 Garmin Zumo XT. Don’t buy a XT2 they are not good.
Very nice, but why so much advertisements ?
You would have to ask TH-cam that question
What a horrible view! Blue sky, blue water, snowy mountains, nice trails, nice bikes... almost painful... almost!
Say No To Slow: Two Up Edition
Hell yeah!!! 2000% agree to a 2up fully miked vid 😊😊
Well if Chris can do it......
If you ride fast enough before you hit the water, then you don't need the boat.
Need subtitles for that Kiwi accent :)
Waddaya mean bro?
we need translation
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.
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!” 🤩🤣
Thee most disappointing ferry mount ever 😂
please help me my salan
"Two up hard enduro.. That's the future" lol