I wish more people would understand the importance of a tire. Way too many people are out riding around on crap tires and just don’t understand why they’re suffering off-road. This is the only KZfaqr I have notifications set on for. No bs

I´m one of those Adam, I´ve been riding on road and track for over 20 years with multiple liter bikes over the years. Now I want to leave the R1 for track use only, and I´ve bought myself a WR for street/offroad/adventure riding, trying to slow down a bit and enjoying the scenery more. I´ve never touched a dirt bike in my life, but I´m hoping to slowly learn, looking for advice where I can find it. Thanks for your videos, for people like me they are more helpful than you imagine, keep it up dude.

Hey fella. Never worry what the internet people say. Your riding is inspirational. I'm a fast road rider with yrs under my belt and can keep up with anyone I want to keep up with but your off road skills blow me away. Your videos are a breath of fresh air in this over crowded area of fake people. I'd love to be half the road rider you are off road. Long may guys like you thrive in this area of video media

I'm sitting here watching you change your tire with just irons and I'm about to post a question asking why you don't have a Rabaconda tire changer widget when you get to the part of the convo about just swiping your credit card. I stop and think to myself, this guy must have seen me typing. lol

Adam, Thanks for the great content! "There is no substitute for experience". I can honestly say that your videos keep me going through the cold Alberta winters. Right now where I live, it is -43 deg C outside and its forcasted to drop to -45 Deg C tomorrow morning. It warms my soul to see the sun and dust while your testing the Dark Horse 3.0! Keep up the fantasic efforts and and do what you do!

“I’m just going to do what I do, film it, and (you can) tag along” fucking nails it. Love your approach. Happy new year, looking forward to the ride that is 2024.

30+ years road riding, then my first experience on the dirt was an R1200GS at BMW’s off road school in Wales. 2 days of mud, ruts, water crossing, and steep forest climbs. Loved every moment and kept shiny side up…. Few days later take my own GS off-road and it was man down in seconds. Tyres transform the bike. School bikes were full dirt tyres, my bike were road bias making it impossible for a newbie on dirt. Before anyone wades in with “get a smaller bike”, I’m 95% long distance road touring with a desire to explore the odd trail. Now own a KTM1290SAR ridden with respect of my limits and enjoying learning new skills.

Changing a tire in flip flops, what a legend! ;P

Dude I dont care how you deliver the info, only that you keep it coming 😊 your bike stand wheel up trick saved my behind in Les a Les in Portugal this year 😊 Cheers!

I like your videos man. Show us what makes you happy and teach us old school tips and tricks and we will be here for you.

Mate you need to understand how good your videos are i been riding since i was 5 yrs old im now 50 i thought i was a 60% good rider off road but now after watching your vids and putting the theory into practice my riding has improved 95% if i knew what i know now when i was 20 yrs old i could have had an exception motor cycle life , and i even went to the steven gall motor cross training school , so please keep sharing please give us your opinions your making us better riders and thankyou for your valuable time and efforts

I like my 690 Enduro R with its tank under/behind me, more power than the T7, 50Kg less, very well balanced and not top heavy.

Adam, as always, your videos are honest, natural, straight forward and no BS. It's like oxygen in the polluted youtube world. Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge, after each video I just want to run out of my house and go practice riding !

Love your content keep it coming. I'm 65 years old and rode dirt bikes as a kid up into my 20s off and on. Spent 40 years on street bikes everything from the old 750 Four Hondas, the KZ 1000, Harley softails, big baggers and everything in between. I've decided to get out in the woods on a 2006 KDX 200 I'm freshing up for this season to build up some skills with the goal of getting on a Tenere for some adventure travels. I'm with you on all the luggage, I loved the horseshoe soft bag you demonstrated on another video. Thank you again for your content it's been very educational, and inspirational, keep it coming!!

Love your videos. I’ve had an adventure bike since 2008, but hardly touched off road. Truth is, it scares me for some reason. I got an adventure bike as it was the only one that was comfortable after breaking my back in 2000. I watch your videos and I am in awe of your ability off road. Love the commentary when you are talking about it while doing it, you have inspired me to give a basic off road course a go and see if I can negate some of those fears I have and ultimately improve my skills a bit.

You're a straight shooter and just tell it like it is and that's why I enjoy your channel. We try to be the same way. You're exactly right about people just chasing the latest and greatest new big bike with tons of rider aids and electronics and really no off road capability. Thanks for keeping it real and I look forward to this year's content. 👊

Much respect for the Dark Horse.. No Enduro or ADV should ride slicks whether over distance or in the back hills is distance. Wow nice Bike!

Adam, love what you do, the way you do it and the fact that you share a slice of this with us all is a real privilege. "A cold kombucha...", absolute classic!

Adam bugger the key board warriors as it’s the easiest job in the world to be a critic - your out there creating great videos, sharing adventure stories and inspiring people - keep up the great work It’s people like you that have inspired me and a mate to head off on a 10,000km journey in March and April , not to the extent of your adventures but going to go see half of Australia Always ridden dirt bikes but no where to your ability just casually, but enjoy the rides and journeys and just ride to my ability so love the helpful tips thanks Looking forward to 2024 and what this brings for the War Horse and Dark Horse and the new creations and adventures they bring Thanks Dave

Hope you are ok mate. This video sounds like it was done at a low point. It's a credit to you that despite feeling less than 100% after presumably getting some advice from some online know it all's, you can still put yourself out there and share some of your knowledge gained from your experience (which ultimately people can make their own mind up about whether they blindly follow you or chart their own path). Keep going, love your work.

I started bmx racing, then mountain biking most of my life. Graduated at 48 to an old DR350, then a KLR and now at 52 I'm on Triumph Tiger 800xc. Throwing these big bikes around is no joke. Watching your videos really grounds me to why I love to ride, how much fun it is to work on our machines. Your playful mastery of the DarkHorse is inspiring. 🤙

Great to see you muscling on tires in sandals as well. Solid riding mate.

Do what you do mate. Don't let the internet tell what's right and wrong. Don't change.

Yes, starting at 55+ to try and learn to ride offroad has been a big challenge. I got my road licence and then headed offroad never having stood on the foot pegs of my 450+ pound adventure bike. I went with the wrong group, to the wrong place, and 20 minutes later had a broken ankle and a smashed bike. I ended up buying a second bike, a CRF250, which is where I should have started! As I gain experience on the 250, I am progressing on the ADV bike. I should have started with the 250 and the right group! I can not emphasize these two things enough! Some motorcycles inspire confidence which makes learning so much easier. Some motorcycles require confidence. Do yourself a favor, start small, low and slow. Big, fast and tall will come with time. Saves on the ankles too!

I so agree with you regarding the average GS rider. Those big off road bikes are just too big and heavy !

Well i can only speak for myself but ive learnt more from u and your videos than i have from anything. Jealous people will always be negative towards u. Thats there issue. Keep up the amazing art

Just keep doing what you do. Your straight forward approach is exactly what us adventure riders what to hear so that we can get better. Cant wait till you show us how to Wheelie a T7. i really struggle with mine. All the best and keep them coming

Wow it’s incredible that you have better hard enduro skills on the Tenere than most of us on a lighter enduro bike. Amazing to watch!

Nice one Adam 💪 I've been thrashing my world raid offroad in the UK for the last 18 months or so, in Wales more specifically, as we were lucky enough to get the bikes when we did. Nice to see this bike is finally landing in Australia now. I absolutely adore mine! She's taken some hard hits but continues to put the biggest smile on my face! My videos show what a slightly above average offroad ability, middle aged, short arse fat guy can achieve on this bike in the real world on gnarly trails when we're not all Adam Riemann or Pol Tarres 😂 Tha ks for giving this bike some air time, I look forward to what you do with it, it really deserves it. 🤙🏻 much love.

I'd love to see what Pol Tarres thinks of the Dark Horses and the War Horse!

You're totally right. Do what you do and film it without the usual influencer mindset and you'll get the proper followers. You have teached me so much already about how to ride, pack and maintain my bike despite the fact I am riding a BMW R1200GS mostly on our Scandinavian gravel roads and not so much off road (selected parts of TET - Trans European Trail). Maybe I'll switch to a T7 for more off road riding one day. Keep up the good work. P.S. I love those film sequences when you approach the camera drifting and twisting the throttle to its max. #domination 😀

60 year old who's been riding for 50 years. YZ125 to a Tiger 1200 and back... never going heavy again. Love your no bullshit style.

Amen to your comments about jumping into the deep end with big bikes. No need for it. Start small, have fun and grow as you need!

Greetings from Greece .. u give the best advices !

Adam, there's probably not a lot another man can teach you, but I once saw an episode of Better Call Saul where someone drops a soda can. The person who drops it is taught that if you turn the can in a circular motion for about 30seconds (the can being in an upright position, as you were about to open it), something about the centrifugal force does something to the bubbles and so when you open it, it does not over foam/spray everywhere. Give it a crack the next time you crack open a tinnie! Also, thank you for the content you provide... You have awoken the inner casual bmx child I once was and showed me a grown man's version of it.. and I can't wait to give it a go.

STRs are made for regular Joes. Doing 80-90% onroad adventures with some packed gravel trails and an occasional short loose section. All done at moderate exploratory(not race) speeds. I love my STRs ❤ They also have the correct speed-weight rating for the bike. Thank you for showing us the ‘Dark Side’ 😊

Thank You Adam for keeping the genuine riding adventure alive. I have been learning a lot about bikes and riding as a beginner especially from your channel. Thanks Mate❤

Love the videos man, keep ‘em coming! You inspired me to finally pull the trigger on the adventure dream and single handedly sold me on this bike. My Tenere is on order and arriving in April!

I think it's a big fancy dual sport, like the T7 has always been. It's extremely good and upper class for sure! Goody!

Magnificent new bike. Your authenticity is so refreshing.

Love your vids mate, I look forward to them more than any other channel, dirt bike or otherwise. Don't ever change! :)

Love all your vids, you have become my favorite when it comes to motorcycles. I put a leg over a Honda z50 44 years ago and never stopped riding. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and adventures. 👍🏻

Brilliant stuff mate. Good to see you got the world raid. Had mine 18 months and love it. Wish I could use it to its full potential off road but can't because I have suffered with long covid for the past 2 1/2 Years. I have to ride within my limits which is just gentle trails and nothing overly technical. Bike just seems to change character soon as its on the dirt which makes you want to ride the shit out of it. Such a great all round bike. Looking forward to your adventures on it.

Adam, I need to thank you for making these videos. I have had your channel on in the background while working this whole week, and it inspired me to take my little dualsport out today to practice. Found myself an open little grass field and started practicing in some figure 8s.. Had a blast doing so. Even got it wrong and bent my gear selector😢 anyway. Thanks for inspiring me to hone in on my dirt skills

Love my World Raid, great bike. Happy to watch you ride it properly!!

Super excited to see the upcoming how to ride videos, learnt a ton from the previous episodes !

I don't even own a motorcycle but I just love your content

Great video as always thanks so much for the work and effort and realism. Love it.

Happy new year Adam. Safe travels and prosperity for you and your family. Enjoy this year mate, 3.0 is going to be epic 💪🏻 travel light, travel fast, travel safe. 💪🏻🤙🏼

Your delivery is spot on. People often want to hear what confirms their belief, which can be at odds with experience informed facts. Keep on keepin' dude!

The T7 is definetly not super quiet. It actually sounds great stock compared to many other bikes.

Thanks Adam, entertaining and refreshing as usual. Don't change a thing👌

Happy New Year Adam! More of what we love about this channel - dispensing with the fluff and getting right into the good stuff! What a legend. Ride safe and let's have a great year.

You do things your way, I believe you've got a solid audience who appreciate your bluntness and straightforward approach. I know I do. Looking forward to what's coming.

About halfway through the video you mentioned people getting into adventure riding and the perceived cost of doing so or the pressure to just swipe your credit card. This is something I have a a bit of a gripe with. I'm 21 years old and I'm into adventure/dual sport riding. I do not have the kind of buying power of retired people who seem to be the target demographic of this genre of motorcycling(nothing wrong with that). But everything in this category is so expensive. There are ways around the cost and different options if you actually do the research, but nobody is going to do that unless they're already invested in it. I feel like this makes it hard for me to meet other riders in my age group because there just aren't really any geographically speaking. I'm sure they exist but I don't really find them in my proximity. I think the perceived cost of entry is a huge problem in this market of motorcycles.

Coming from street (and a little bit of track) riding into 4T and then 2T enduro, I couldn't imagine even starting off-road on an adventure bike. The skills that one learns on a proper dirt bike just cannot be learned elsewhere, but apply to every other area of riding. My street skills and and confidence have shot up as a result.

Congrats on the new bike! Really enjoy your videos and love how you keep it real. Very inspiring to adventure bike noobs like me. 🙂🤙🏼

Love your honest, direct and straightforward approach without hesitation to share your pure thoughts! It would be amazing if you manage to get your hands on the extreme version (no idea if it’s available out there) even if there is a chance to overlap with the Dark Horse 2.0. Seeing your opinion for the Vstrom 800 DE would be much appreciated as well. It really shares a lot with the World raid and when I managed to get my hands on a test bike I was so impressed with the off-road capabilities for a 230 kg motorcycle. Somehow it reminded me the soft and always forgiving suspension of the DRZ 400…just a distant glimpse of course but ready to approach the dirt roads that you showed us in this video.

Perfect timing! We are looking at well below freezing temps the next few days here, this video will inspire me to start planing spring trips.. and figuring out how I'm gonna pay for a T7 of my own :)

Yep ypu dont learn with out doing these things but you sharing yourbadvice and experience with us that didn't grow up with off road is immensely helpful. Thnks for sharing

i am so glad you were so honest about how to make a video and if you want to ride a big bike off road. I have been riding for almost 45 years and my GSA is still intimidating as hell on most off road that my dirt bike is a champ at!

Reason I love watching these videos it’s not just the content and quality but the fact your a straight shooter and don’t try and push brands and sponsors down the consumers throat like a lot of other channels do

Another great one Adam. Keep them coming. You’ve inspired me to do more of my own work on my T7 instead of going to the stealership to have it done. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to the next one. Cheers from 🇺🇸.

Another captivating film! I bought my World Raid in September and without doubt its the most fun I’ve had on bike for years! I started riding MX when i was 10 years old, Ive done pretty much everything there is to do on a bike including being a London Despatch rider to Supersport 600 circuit racing and superstock on R1’s. I too think this T7WR is a classic in waiting I take mine off road here in the UK and whilst it can be a handful on our greasy tracks I never had so much fun than I’m having now and I’m 55 years young and loving it! Really look forward to your films keep em coming! 😊

It’s a pleasure listening to the rev range you prefer working the cp2 in, those engines really have a more radical play zone higher up off their ultimate tractor power.

First I influence you to get a e-MTB (the Moro 07) and now i have inspired you to get the World Raid 😂🤩 Feel like such a influencer and important part of this motorcycle history (joke aside) I really admire your work Adam, and it is so great to hear you talk about all this and trow this weapon around like it should. 🙏🏻🔥 You are and will forever be a legend mate. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴

Don't know exactly what you mean from 5:47 onwards, but can say the last couple of years videos by you have been spot on in every way. Nothing needs to change , imo...

Great video Adam. Thanks for the content. Dream bike right there.

Another great vid with awesome commentary. I ran Pirelli scorpions for years on my CRF and then on my YZX. My beta came with Washougal's. Very happy both brands. I ran tusk dsports on my AT and now on my T. They work well on all types of terrains. Being DOT's, it gives some longevity on slab. Howling down the slab with the throaty sound of the Dominator high exhaust really turns heads. Keep on brappin!!

Just put an Akra / better tyres on it and man with flipfolps send it on the moon! This video really shows how capable bike world raid is straight out the box. Social media tells you that WR is too heavy, lack of power, average suspension and etc.. Those speaks looks like bull shit to me, after i watching this video. Rider skills shows how damn good package that bike really is! Thans for awesome video🤌🏻

Hey Adam, at first: a happy and healthy new year to You and to all those you love! Watching your videos is always fun and inspiration for everyone who has ever smell the taste of adventure bike riding in its literally meaning. To start a long offroad trip with best preparation and a minimal amount of equipment, that is the art of adventure bike riding - I call it free riding. And You representate an adventure bike rider who has respect for the nature, incredible skills on bikes of all classes and a fine feeling for humans - even for those who carry a fridge on the back of their bikes to the outback! From this view You aren't wrong and the guys who say, you shouldn't care for the meaning of some Sunday-Racers, are right - just have a look on the number of subscribers of your channel. Best regards, all the best and always good and safety rides! Cheers

Your advice is always helpful - great vid!

Your skills and tips are genuinely appreciated, especially in comparison to the many 'influencers' out there. I too have come from a life of big sports bikes and was thinking a big GS or KTM was the way to get into adventure biking but after buying your Nomads 3 film and watching your tutorials I've rethought my whole plan and am going for a midsize instead and an even smaller one for bashing about. Keep doing it your way and thanks for the top level advice that can only come from experience.

Thanks for another straight-up, no nonsense, video - will be keeping tabs on how you like the T7 WR as I'm looking at upgrading my modified standard T7 for something with a bit more range and some more tech... but then I get on my bike and go for a squirt, jumping 1m erosion mounds, up goat tracks, and then slabbing it at highway speeds and I think twice!

Good stuff as always. Looking forward to see where you go on the DH 3.0! Cheers!

That is so true, about the tires, I am amazed by the number of videos online preaching that you can take the bike basically with any tires and go anywhere on any wheather. I have always changed my motorcicle tires to suit the proper offroad adventure riding. And for the last 5 years I used MitasE09 on the back and TKC80 on the front. They work great for me because I do also tarmac on my KTM890. As always a down to earth video and an excelent edit.

Great video, thanks for your advice, waiting on my WR arriving and looking forward to learning how ride off road. Keep the videos coming and I 24 is a good one for you and yours 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌

Definitely my favorite moto vlogger. Just tells it like it is. Well done.

Love the steel toed sandals. Best and most comfortable work shoe ever made.

Good to see you got a new project, will be interreting to follow. Looking forward to the next episode 🔥🇸🇪

When I see guys riding through puddles and mud on flat, naff, green lanes in the UK compared to this kind of thing, it does make me smile. Another quality upload 👌

Another excellent, fair and truthful video. I was also pleased to learn today that you will be at the UK ABR festival. Looking forwards to hearing what you have to say there and inspiring us all some more. Along with a gentle slap of harsh reality 😂

Finally someone that actually knows how to ride properly

You do you Adam! I enjoy your videos and ride both a DR650 and an 1190. The only “image” I’m going for is the one of me with the silly uncontrollable grin I get from riding and sharing the experiences with my buddies. Eagerly awaiting your next video!

Hi Adam, another great no BS video, my War Horse merch arrived today so I'm pretty stoked, the mighty RD04! thanks so much for the extra bits you sent, very much appreciated mate. Looking forward to seeing how you customise The Dark Horse. Each to their own hey... Smart people research, use tried and tested components and draw on Kms on the bike and test these things themselves and make up their own minds, keep it simple stupid mentality often prevails. Thanks for all the effort to continue to create new content for our bloody entertainment 😅. Take care my friend, stay sunny side up. 🤙👍😎🇦🇺🍷

I just started rideing a 2020 WR250 r in 2020. I learned all i have learned how with your videos an Megs Braaps. You an are the same age. Every video i leanr more from you an i really appreciate it. I wish i could get a World RAID in the States. Ill have to make a T7 into a Extreme on my own i suppose.

There is no substitute for experience, this is true. But good advice from people that know their businesses is worth a lot! And me for one, have really appreciated your tips and trix, they have helped me to become a better rider and I would really love more if you fancy giving them! Thank you!

i used your method to change my own tyres and it was easy the silicone spray was the key....Thankyou. i used rim protectors though but thats because i am a bit precious of my stuff. Still your method of changing them was really helpful thanks again

Hi Adam, thanks for another great video. I would say if anyone on KZfaq is qualified to provide instruction, education and advice it has to be you. I have followed your career for many years and have the greatest admiration for all that you’ve done and achieved. I appreciate all the content you provide. Please just keep on doing what you do. 👍🇦🇺

Unfortunately, my 2020 Husky Enduro LR with Rally-tower and all the other good stuff just got stolen from me last week. Had her only since last year and never got the chance to ride the TET with her. But damn Adam, your videos always manage to put a smile on my face, even now. Keep up the top-notch content!💪

I live in Zambia and used the scorpion rally tyres at Dakar 2013 to 15 in South America.. Never missed a beat . Wear bit fast but very reliable. Thanks for great videos mate.

This guy his pyjama is all what riders pro/beginner needs to have as youtuber always caring and sharing simple essentials things

I always look forward to your videos. Thank you.

Always rode the big bikes from the Ktm 950/990/1290/1220 ex triumph / t7 yam now on the Ktm 890r 23’ . Just feels at home with these type of bikes Love the off road capability’s and multi long tours usage . Not ready to go light weight enduro as long as I can still pick it up and not wanting to go on extreme rock gardens . Great work watching you on your life travels . Keep it up 👏💪

Another great video as always Adam, keep up the great work, loving whats coming with Dark Horse 3.0, stoked for another offroad techniques series. Oh and ignore the internet people and just keep doing you! Cheers from the UK

True stuff I started 45 years ago on a Honda trail 50 ,my wife bought me a Harley electra glide last year and I love the power and cruise ability but I'm selling it this year because it's just not me, and watching you has me leaning towards the tenere 700,thanks for good solid info, great video

Like always, amazing video!!!! You been a huge insparation to me getting into ADV riding!!! I have the standart T7, wish there was a way to get the World Raid in the US!!! Chears mate!!!

I am 1 of those that switched from road to dirt at 50 with no previous experience. Of course I bought a 260kg 160hp Ducati Multistrada Enduro and promptly shat myself on the first technical track I came across. I immediately went out and bought a 2nd hand DRZ 400E to learn how to ride off-road. I never quite learnt how to tame the big Ducati and have spent the last 6 years trying all sorts of bikes, big and small to gain enough experience to really enjoy all types of off road riding but it has come at a lot of expense. I am lucky enough to have been able to afford it at this time in my life for what has been an expensive hobby but it is still cheaper than hookers and cocaine and my wife hasn't left me yet. The key thing I have learned is you have to be accountable for your decision what you choose to ride and the skill, you have to ride it. I have always had more fun on a smaller bike in the dirt and there are now more than a few you can load up and still get away on much safer than a big HP adventure bike.

She sounds good Adam. Thanks for all your vids. Onya mate 👍

Enjoy Darkhorse 3.0 as much as we enjoy your films. Looking forward to the next episode. Günter/Nürnberg