10 Things To Think About

Adventure Rider Issue #47

• It’s what we do
• BMW R1250GS And GSA 40 Year Anniversary Edition
• No Fogging Worries
• KTM 890 Adventure R
• 10 Things To Think About
• The Tanami And Beyond
• Making Do With What You’ve Got
• Pratt Berry Distraction
• Hay, Hell and Booligal
• Bike Tour Asia
• Victorian High Country Revisited
• Adventure Rider Magazine Ride Series
• Industry Ride
• The Bob Seeger Ride
• Making Eyes At The Ground with Andy Strapz
• Ride Planning with Miles Davis
• Fantastic Fortnight with Karen Ramsay
• Sidi Adventure Gore 2 Boots
• Checkout
• Fit Out

Buying an adventure bike About to part with a big chunk of legal tender for a bike? Here’s 10 things which should figure in the purchasing decision.

Budget

The amount available to spend will probably be the biggest factor in most riders deciding which bike they’ll buy.

If it’s to be a new bike, make sure to check up on warranty time and service costs. Some brands will only honour a warranty if the bike is serviced by an authorised dealer using OEM parts, and that can be frighteningly expensive. Voiding the warranty by using aftermarket parts or an unauthorised workshop can be even scarier expense-wise.