Ducati multistrada 1260 s vs ktm 1290 super adventure s. Star wars trilogy among them he rides an mv augusta f4s and a ktm duke. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the. Its heavy and expensive, and it doesnt go far before you need to recharge. Featuring original diary entries, travel maps, mileage. Some may argue this is not a viable platform for rtw travel. There are two ways to tackle this type of ride light and fast, or heavy and well prepared. New trip details revealed for the longawaited long way down sequel. Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. Funniest bit is at the beginning when they ask ktm if they could borrow a couple of bikes, and are denied. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale.
Long way back and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. In 2004 ewan mcgregor and charley boorman embarked on an epic challenge, to motorcycle 20, 000miles, cross 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. Their trip took them from london through locales such as kazakhstan, mongolia, siberia, and canada, to name a few, before ending in new york. Since then i ve discovered so many great books and videos about traveling. After the long way round movie and its successor long way down screened, sales of bmw adventure motorcycles skyrocketed. Bonded by a unique friendship and love of motorbikes, long way round documents the adventures of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman on their extraordinary journey around the world. The book is written, i think, on reflection of the trip by both ewen and charlie. Nov 05, 2019 ktm motorcycles include the 350sxf motocross bike, 530 exc offroad motorcycle and 690 enduro r.
Ob1 mentions this in either the book or the tv show. Best motorcycle books books about motorcycles, motorcycle travelogues, or anything motorcycle related. After reading the book, long way round, documenting ewan mcgregor. The daddy of the ktm family, the 1090 adventure does exactly what it says on the tin. Mitterbauer hktm images ktm motorcycles have a vast range of dirt bike models to choose from. Long way round is truly the adventure of a lifetime.
And im not so sure the ktm adventure would have made the type of difference the long way round crew was. Personally i think the whole genre has benefitted from the long way round. Riders library motorcycle books ultimate motorcycling. Long way round had me itching to follow the same route. Home features blog top 10 motorcycle travel and adventure books. Did not enjoy it as much as their first book long way round. Road racing season is officially in full swing with all the major series first rounds now in the books. They travelled eastwards through europe and asia, flew to alaska, and continued on by road to new york. Or onward through zimbabwe, botswana and into south africa before exploring the kingdom in the mountains, lesotho. Three years later we saw them chasing their shadows again in the long way down. With bmw set to reveal the new r1250gs for 2019, the white and. Since then ive discovered so many great books and videos about traveling.
Long way round is a fairly wellknown tv series documenting the journey undertaken by actors ewan mcgregor and charley boorman in 2004, riding motorcycles all the way around the world from london to new york, across very remote and wild terrain in kazakhstan, mongolia and siberia. And would they ktm have benefitted if the bikes and promotion succeeded. In two words how much does ktm regret pulling their offer. Ktm motorcycles off road dirt bike family explained the. Id watched the long way round on boxset dvd earlier keen to see it after my own euromotorycle adventure in the summer and loved the dvd set as did my wife who isnt that into motorcycles.
They just didnt have the motivation to offer any support to the long way round crew. Ktm motorcycles off road dirt bike family explained. Fifteen years ago, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman set off on their around the world motorcycle journey long way round. Ewan and charley to begin filming long way up soon. Yesterday, i hauled the beast out into the driveway and gave her a good washing.
Long way up is the third major expedition by filmtelevision personalities ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the 19,000mile 31,000 km journey of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman from london to new york city on motorcycles. Long way down book by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman. Long motorcycle trip oversize tank or simple petrol can, which one is better. Is it just me, or are the bmw motorcycles they used in the. Grab your coat and tell your loved ones you love them because you aint gonna be home for a while. Even though the big gss were oversized and heavy, had breakdowns and were difficult to handle when the conditions got rough, many people just want to be like ewan and charlie and latched on to the bmw adventure bandwagon.
The camera follows them as they search for a motorcycle sponsorship. Aug 23, 2018 the big question is what motorcycles would they take this time. That said, ktm motorcycles have since made the journey around the world, albeit with a good bit of. The big question is what motorcycles would they take this time. Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance by robert m.
The book and the video series ride in tandem for most of the journey. But i may well ride to the shops ktm got some publicity in the. If ktm treats two celebrities that way, i cant imagine how theyd treat some. Books about motorcycles, motorcycle travelogues, or anything motorcycle related. Is it just me, or are the bmw motorcycles they used in. The bikes also feature gps the long way down crew carries different cartridges for the different regions to be travelled through and two rideroperated cameras one helmetmounted, while the. Ewan and charley used the bmw r1150gs adventure for the long way round and the r12000gs adventure for the long way down. After their fantastic trip around the world in 2004, recounted to acclaim in long way round, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. Jun 20, 2016 home features blog top 10 motorcycle travel and adventure books. Long way round is the result of their fourmonth, 20,000mile joyride. Ktm takes motorcycle racing very seriously and its consumer models are all built to win. Long way round charley boorman and ewan mcgregor gs 1200 adventure. More than world championship titles, victories at dakar and countless national championships are proof of the companys great technical expertise.
In two words how much does ktm regret pulling their offer from long way round. Id highly recommend the read if you enjoyed the tv special. Loved ewan and charleys long way round, so its about time i read this. Mcgregor advocated riding bmw motorcycles, while boorman preferred ktm a specialist austrian motocross and offroad bike manufacturer. Mar 01, 2009 for the type of riding done in the long way round, i believe the bmw was the best choice, ktm would be a close second and would have been lots easier to ride in those sand sections, third would have been something like the suzuki vstrom. Long way round didnt just show wannabe world travellers what to expect on longdistance motorcycle trips, it also showed them what motorcycle to do it with ewan and charlie chose bmw r1150gs adventures to traverse the world in, and as it turns out, it was quite possibly the best advertisement the model has ever received. The road of bones national geographic photo contest, adventure. As long as stayinplace orders remain in effect to slow the spread of covid19, dont ride unless its your only option for food, medicine, or emergencies. Im sure you are aware of their trip and their book, but just in case you hadnt. For the type of riding done in the long way round, i believe the bmw was the best choice, ktm would be a close second and would have been lots easier to ride in those sand sections, third would have been something like the suzuki vstrom. For many the long way down and long way round series, following ewan. Whats the real story behind ktm saying no to long way round. Shop for long way round and long way down tshirts, dvds, books and posters. Most commonly known for its offroad motorcycles in recent years the company has expanded production and in 2008 developed a lightweight, street legal, car.
Funniest bit is at the beginning when they ask ktm if. London to sydney motorcycle adventure full length youtube. Have ever so much as hoisted a leg over a big bmw, ktm, or other adventuretype bike. As with long way round, i preferred charleys voice to ewans because he moans less though its the opposite on screen. I have read all of the long way round charlie boorman travel books. Their baja promotions have been pretty half baked from what ive heard, at best.
Founded in 1934, ktm is an austrian motorcycle, bicycle, and moped manufacturer. This wiki has been updated 23 times since it was first published in september of 2015. Its a sortof sequel to long way round ewan and charleys roundtheworld journey and long way down their uksouth africa journey, both of which were filmed along the way and released as television series. Even ktm told ewen mcgregor they didnt think the 950 would survive a lap around the globe. Ktm off road motorcycles for sale used motorcycles on oodle. Ktms street motorcycles include the rc8r sportbike, 990 adventure r dual sport, 990 supermoto r and 990 super duke naked standard. It should come as no surprise that the actor who plays such hardcore characters like john wick and is a cofounder of a motorcycle company, arch motorcycle, would be an avid.
My agent said, look charley, i think you should write a book because i think youll go nuts doing nothing. So i started watching the long way round series again. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, inspired by jupiters travels, set off on their bmw bikes and head from london to new york. But i may well ride to the shops ktm got some publicity in the book aswell, and theyre the bikes the pair wanted to ride. Adventures 2up on a ktm in the pacific northwet 2019. Long way up charley boorman and ewan mcgregor adventure motorcycle. If you know someone who loves to travel on two wheels, you may want to consider giving him or her one of these informative and entertaining motorcycle books. This is a great book i really enjoyed it and couldnt put it down. The long way round motorcycle question ars technica.
Long way round share book recommendations with your. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Whether your interests lie in motocross, enduro, adventure and even ecofriendly riding, then theres something to tickle. For many the long way down and long way round series, following ewan mcgregor and charley boorman on their round theworld adventure tours, are the reason they started riding adventure motorcycles. Mar 12, 2017 ktm 1090 adventure ktms adventure bike range can take you around the world if you wish photo credit. This book of ewan mcgregor and his buddy taking a motorcycle trip from london.
In terms of the journey, there was more of a sense of place in long way round than long way down. Have your own long way down with me and my good mate billy biketruck next august sept oct and have the ride of a lifetime from cape town to victoria falls via namibia and botswana finishing at the awesome victoria falls hotel. Long motorcycle trip oversize tank or simple petrol can. Sort by long way down book hardback edition long way down book hardback edition. The duos adventures have become iconic since then, inspiring countless overland journeys for others. Research and compare the latest ktm motorcycles and dirt bikes in our 2020 motorcycle buyers guide. Ewan and charleys longawaited long way up set for 2019.
However, charley is currently brand ambassador for triumph and ewan for moto guzzi. Ktm has changed the way we look at smalldisplacement. I enjoyed watching this series a long time ago but in the book, charley and. A good guy to ride motorcycles with, in other words. Wars trilogy among them he rides an mv augusta f4s and a ktm duke. Find ktm off road motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. With us being back in a motorcycle riding mood, i seem to have developed an obsession with washing the bikes and keeping them looking shiny. Motorcycle adventure travel tales is a new dvd series from horizons unlimited. Ktm motorcycle history ktm sportmotorcycles has a deeply rooted motorsport tradition, building raceready motorcycles for competitive and recreational riding. Jun 19, 2019 fifteen years ago, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman set off on their around the world motorcycle journey long way round. Long way round is the result of their adventures a fascinating, frank and highly entertaining adventure about two friends riding round the world together and, against all the odds, realising their dream. Ride shotgun with us on our way to work on ktms 790. Jan 27, 2018 long motorcycle trip oversize tank or simple petrol can, which one is better.
To ask other readers questions about long way round, please sign up. Long way round lwr is a documentary television series, dvd set and book. Long way round is the result of their adventures a fascinating, frank and highly entertaining series about two friends riding round the world together and, against all the odds, realizing their dream. Oct 15, 2016 london to sydney motorcycle adventure full length. Ktms noapologies ready to race mantra is essentially true. Now after more than a decade since their last documentary series, the pair are planning a new expedition that will see them chasing their shadows. One of my favorite travel books, this is a motorcycle trip around the world by two actors. Long way round beginning in london, ewan and charley chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia, and russia. Ktm off road motorcycles for sale used motorcycles on. Nor did they feel they would have any image control in the end. Imagine they decided to do this and they supply free bikes and support and the bike fails to get them the whole way round.
Specifically, we like the 1290 super adventure r its a revised machine that comes with so many topoftherange bells, whistles and riding aids, its hard. Ktms motocross models come built ready to race photo credit. It should come as no surprise that the actor who plays such hardcore characters like john wick and is a cofounder of a motorcycle company, arch motorcycle, would be. Ewan and charleys long awaited long way up set for 2019. The pair hit the headlines in 2004 when they started off on their long way round motorcycle adventure, riding east from london to new york. Ktm are undoubtedly one of the leading lights in the adventure motorcycles department, and their 2017 updates to the super adventure line are incredible. Its got decent incity range, roughly 250 km, but on the highway, the battery is rated to last 1 km. An epic journey by motorcycle from scotland to south africa. Charley boorman and ewan mcgregors long way round and long way down films are.
Long way round book by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman. First up, lets look at the long way up trip aboard the harleydavidson livewire. Long way round is a series of journal entries written separately by the pair and recounts an adventure with some interesting characters along the way. Dec 16, 2019 long way up is the third major expedition by filmtelevision personalities ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. But i dont really like bmw styling, and im not actually going to ride round the world. Ktm new zealand adventure rallye southern alps 2017. The austrian company has long committed to building competitionspec motorcycles for serious riders, and it has been rewarded.
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