Saying Bye Bye

[Lamin]

This is by far the best bike forum, bar none. A couple of weeks back I wheeled the Trophy out and could not man handle it, main stand, side stand backward or forward, 3 panniers, tank bag, my missus and a load of fuel - and an up coming 5000 mile tour to Greece, the Stelvio and countless mountain passes, TOO HEAVY , so I traded in the comfy Trophy for a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S , at 1215 kg and all the power needed (160 bhp) a nice TFT screen and a wonderful electronic package. Remains to be seen whether I'll live to regret this move. Thanks to Coconut, someone who gives a lot and takes very little. Ride safe everyone and enjoy the new year.    Stephen

[trophied]

Enjoy your trip!  Sorry you had to give up the Trophy.  Let us know how the KTM works for you.

[Coconut]

Hi Lamin,

I'm glad to have been able to help over the years.

Sorry to see you go ! 

Take care, and Stay Safe - whatever you ride 

[Novocastrian]

I guess you meant 215kg, not 1215 kg.  It remains to be seen whether I fall in love with this new Trophy. My old 1200cc four cylinder felt a lightweight by comparison to this one.  This new one is "awkward" at very slow speeds.  Mind, she's easy enough to get on to the centre stand.

[HACKLE]

Lamin, all the very best with your new Katoom. Hoping it serves you both on your tour of Greece. Don't be a stranger, lets know how you fare with the KTM. Cheers from "down under".
 

[Saddle Tramp]

Bike weight is a funny subject.
My new Trophy feels light compared to the BMW K1600GTL I sold in June.
Then again, I don’t feel the same when I jump onto it from my R1200GS. 

That KTM will feel like a rocket ship by comparison.
I just hope the Mrs. will adapt to the loss of wind protection, and you will be able to cope with lubing and adjusting the chain. 

All bikes are a compromise.
Enjoy your new one!

[1675]

I get where you are coming from with the weight. Let us know how you like the KTM.
Gary

[Lamin]

Don't look back, they say. But for me the future is Orange and as I'll be seventy soon I'd like to have just a few more years biking. Here's hoping.