Is it just me, or are the bmw motorcycles they used in the. Motorcycle adventure travel tales is a new dvd series from horizons unlimited. Featuring original diary entries, travel maps, mileage. Nor did they feel they would have any image control in the end. The big question is what motorcycles would they take this time. 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.
More than world championship titles, victories at dakar and countless national championships are proof of the companys great technical expertise. Jun 19, 2019 fifteen years ago, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman set off on their around the world motorcycle journey long way round. 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. Long way round beginning in london, ewan and charley chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia, and russia. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the. 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. Ewan and charley to begin filming long way up soon. The book and the video series ride in tandem for most of the journey. Since then ive discovered so many great books and videos about traveling. In two words how much does ktm regret pulling their offer from long way round. Riders library motorcycle books ultimate motorcycling. This is a great book i really enjoyed it and couldnt put it down.
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. But i dont really like bmw styling, and im not actually going to ride round the world. Im sure you are aware of their trip and their book, but just in case you hadnt. Ktm off road motorcycles for sale used motorcycles on. Long motorcycle trip oversize tank or simple petrol can, which one is better. So i started watching the long way round series again. Whats the real story behind ktm saying no to long way round. 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 up is the third major expedition by filmtelevision personalities ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. Personally i think the whole genre has benefitted from the long way round. An epic journey by motorcycle from scotland to south africa.
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. Most commonly known for its offroad motorcycles in recent years the company has expanded production and in 2008 developed a lightweight, street legal, car. The duos adventures have become iconic since then, inspiring countless overland journeys for others. For many the long way down and long way round series, following ewan. Grab your coat and tell your loved ones you love them because you aint gonna be home for a while. To ask other readers questions about long way round, please sign up. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, inspired by jupiters travels, set off on their bmw bikes and head from london to new york. Wars trilogy among them he rides an mv augusta f4s and a ktm duke. The camera follows them as they search for a motorcycle sponsorship. New trip details revealed for the longawaited long way down sequel. Founded in 1934, ktm is an austrian motorcycle, bicycle, and moped manufacturer. After reading the book, long way round, documenting ewan mcgregor.
Ktms street motorcycles include the rc8r sportbike, 990 adventure r dual sport, 990 supermoto r and 990 super duke naked standard. 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. Mar 12, 2017 ktm 1090 adventure ktms adventure bike range can take you around the world if you wish photo credit. Ktm motorcycle history ktm sportmotorcycles has a deeply rooted motorsport tradition, building raceready motorcycles for competitive and recreational riding. Did not enjoy it as much as their first book long way round. 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. Loved ewan and charleys long way round, so its about time i read this. The daddy of the ktm family, the 1090 adventure does exactly what it says on the tin. Charley boorman and ewan mcgregors long way round and long way down films are. Star wars trilogy among them he rides an mv augusta f4s and a ktm duke. Funniest bit is at the beginning when they ask ktm if. Their trip took them from london through locales such as kazakhstan, mongolia, siberia, and canada, to name a few, before ending in 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.
The road of bones national geographic photo contest, adventure. Its got decent incity range, roughly 250 km, but on the highway, the battery is rated to last 1 km. Adventures 2up on a ktm in the pacific northwet 2019. Dec 16, 2019 long way up is the third major expedition by filmtelevision personalities ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. Long way round is truly the adventure of a lifetime. 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 way round charley boorman and ewan mcgregor gs 1200 adventure. Since then i ve discovered so many great books and videos about traveling. 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. 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. In terms of the journey, there was more of a sense of place in long way round than long way down.
Ktms motocross models come built ready to race photo credit. Ob1 mentions this in either the book or the tv show. Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance by robert m. Research and compare the latest ktm motorcycles and dirt bikes in our 2020 motorcycle buyers guide. First up, lets look at the long way up trip aboard the harleydavidson livewire. Long way round is a documentary detailing the 20,000mile motorcycle trip he took around the world with best friend charley boorman over 115 days. 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. Home features blog top 10 motorcycle travel and adventure books.
Long way round lwr is a documentary television series, dvd set and book. 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. Long way up charley boorman and ewan mcgregor adventure motorcycle. Is it just me, or are the bmw motorcycles they used in. Long way round book by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman. Imagine they decided to do this and they supply free bikes and support and the bike fails to get them the whole way round. The austrian company has long committed to building competitionspec motorcycles for serious riders, and it has been rewarded. Nov 05, 2019 ktm motorcycles include the 350sxf motocross bike, 530 exc offroad motorcycle and 690 enduro r. Ktm motorcycles off road dirt bike family explained the. Best motorcycle books books about motorcycles, motorcycle travelogues, or anything motorcycle related. That said, ktm motorcycles have since made the journey around the world, albeit with a good bit of. They travelled eastwards through europe and asia, flew to alaska, and continued on by road to new york.
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. Long way back and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Ewan and charley used the bmw r1150gs adventure for the long way round and the r12000gs adventure for the long way down. 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. Motorcycle adventure travelling make life a ride ktm 690 enduro, enduro. But i may well ride to the shops ktm got some publicity in the. Ktms noapologies ready to race mantra is essentially true. Jun 20, 2016 home features blog top 10 motorcycle travel and adventure books. 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. 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. Long way down book by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman. Mitterbauer hktm images ktm motorcycles have a vast range of dirt bike models to choose from. Its heavy and expensive, and it doesnt go far before you need to recharge.
Id highly recommend the read if you enjoyed the tv special. Ducati multistrada 1260 s vs ktm 1290 super adventure s. As with long way round, i preferred charleys voice to ewans because he moans less though its the opposite on screen. Their baja promotions have been pretty half baked from what ive heard, at best. Ktm has changed the way we look at smalldisplacement. Long way round share book recommendations with your. Long way round had me itching to follow the same route. Ktm off road motorcycles for sale used motorcycles on oodle. Long way round is the result of their fourmonth, 20,000mile joyride. Find ktm off road motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. Whether your interests lie in motocross, enduro, adventure and even ecofriendly riding, then theres something to tickle.
However, charley is currently brand ambassador for triumph and ewan for moto guzzi. And im not so sure the ktm adventure would have made the type of difference the long way round crew was. 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. Mcgregor advocated riding bmw motorcycles, while boorman preferred ktm a specialist austrian motocross and offroad bike manufacturer. To be fair, this is not such an easy bike to find given my criteria, but they do exist.
My agent said, look charley, i think you should write a book because i think youll go nuts doing nothing. I enjoyed watching this series a long time ago but in the book, charley and. 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. Even ktm told ewen mcgregor they didnt think the 950 would survive a lap around the globe. Aug 23, 2018 the big question is what motorcycles would they take this time.
The long way round motorcycle question ars technica. Ride shotgun with us on our way to work on ktms 790. Fifteen years ago, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman set off on their around the world motorcycle journey long way round. Shop for long way round and long way down tshirts, dvds, books and posters.
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. They just didnt have the motivation to offer any support to the long way round crew. 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. 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. Ktm takes motorcycle racing very seriously and its consumer models are all built to win. And would they ktm have benefitted if the bikes and promotion succeeded. Jan 27, 2018 long motorcycle trip oversize tank or simple petrol can, which one is better.
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. 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. Books about motorcycles, motorcycle travelogues, or anything motorcycle related. In two words how much does ktm regret pulling their offer.
Ktm motorcycles off road dirt bike family explained. 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. The book is written, i think, on reflection of the trip by both ewen and charlie. There are two ways to tackle this type of ride light and fast, or heavy and well prepared.
Yesterday, i hauled the beast out into the driveway and gave her a good washing. If ktm treats two celebrities that way, i cant imagine how theyd treat some. 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. Sort by long way down book hardback edition long way down book hardback edition. After the long way round movie and its successor long way down screened, sales of bmw adventure motorcycles skyrocketed.
One of my favorite travel books, this is a motorcycle trip around the world by two actors. 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. Road racing season is officially in full swing with all the major series first rounds now in the books. This book of ewan mcgregor and his buddy taking a motorcycle trip from london. Oct 15, 2016 london to sydney motorcycle adventure full length. Ewan and charleys longawaited long way up set for 2019. Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. Three years later we saw them chasing their shadows again in the long way down.
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