Trading in my R1250GS for an 890R

Why I traded my BMW R1250GS for a KTM 890 Adventure R… The GS was the foundation of XPLR South Africa, my entry into adventure riding and the bike that took me across mountain passes, gravel roads, and over 32,000km of South African terrain. But as the riding evolved, so did the terrain. The routes got rougher, more technical, and one thing became clear: weight matters. In this video, I break down why I made the switch from a big adventure bike to a lighter, more off-road-focused machine, and what actually matters when you're riding beyond the tar. There was just one problem… I’m not exactly built for tall bikes. With the help of RAD Paarl (https://radpaarl.co.za/) and Robi Canha, we figured out a way to make the 890R work, and that’s where this new chapter begins. Discount Codes: ✖ NICECNC https://tidd.ly/4eeYXJb Use code XPLR11 for 11% off site-wide ✖ Back Country Adventure Supplies https://www.bcadventure.co.za/ Use code XPLR26 for 5% off site-wide Join us for more adventures: ✖   / xplrsouthafrica   ✖   / xplrsouthafrica   ✖ https://xplrsouthafrica.co.za/ SEO & Tags: bmw r1250gs vs ktm 890 adventure r why i sold my bmw gs ktm 890 adventure r review gs vs ktm 890 bmw gs adventure riding ktm 890r off road best adventure bike off road adventure motorcycle comparison big adventure bike vs middleweight ktm 890 adventure r south africa bmw gs south africa adventure riding south africa western cape adventure riding gravel riding south africa dual sport south africa ktm vs bmw adventure bikes #BMWGS #KTM890R #AdventureRiding #XPLRSouthAfrica #DualSport