I bought the most expensive dual sport in the world. Was it worth it? 2022 KTM 500 Six Days Review 

I love my 500 EXC-f. I plan on riding it until I can’t ride anymore. Resale price doesn’t bite you too hard if you don’t plan on re-selling it.

I agree with everything you just said, except one. I have so much fun riding and scratching up my 500 that I don’t even think a second about the depreciation value. Mainly that is because I have zero plans on selling the bike, ever…

You motivated me to buy a DRZ. Worked well for ADV but definitely not the best woods or single track bike. Hence, I also made the move to a 2020 Six Days. Paid “only” $10k for a used bike with 20 hours on it a year or so ago. It also included stabilizer, rekluse, tubliss and gummies. I thought it was a pretty good deal. I added a tidy tail, enduro plate, lhrb, trail tech, and seat concepts XL. Just like you, my confidence is 2x in the tough stuff on the KTM. Losing >75lbs really helps. Unicorns are not cheap, but damn they are worth it.

70,000 km 2000 hrs on my stock 13 KTM 500 xcw ,Best bike I've ever owned. Had two drz400's before that, combined 140,000kms on them. They had big bore kits, hotcams, fcr carb, yosh exhaust. Bullet proof bikes but the stock KTM 500 does everything better.

The flipside of the depreciation coin is that this is one of the most sought after bikes on the market. Good luck even finding one for sale used - most owners love them too much to let go. And of course, the limited supply means the price goes up. Most of the money you lose on the bike will actually be in the upgrades you do for it.

Man! You are STILL the king of dual sport videos! I started watching this on my phone and decided to wait to watch it on a larger screen because your photography is stellar, as always!! Much love to you!

The true gold standard in narrating RU-vid videos! And that psychological thing is so true - I own a DRZ and a 701. Everytime I’m out on my brand new 701 and scratch it, I’m thinking to myself «oh I should have ridden the DRZ today», and when I ride my DRZ I’m completely worry-free.

Well said! Yes, the cost, at my age, is prohibitive (still like to ride one, lol). I have found my combo of DRZ400s & and my hair on fire BRP, XR600R, perfect for an old man (62) riding the desert of Calif and AZ. My boat is old my bikes are old and I'm old, but as I told my kids you can have your cake and eat it too if you're willing to compromise a Little and man I'm still smiling!! Great video and perspective!

EVERYTHING you said I felt when buying my '22 exc-f! I currently have 4 bikes, and this is by far my favorite bike! By FAR! Didn't start out that way tho. It's very true you have to almost start over with just the frame and engine as I've replaced/upgraded/modded bars, grips, handguards, mirrors, seat, tires, fuel programmer, exhaust tip, pegs....on and on. I CAN'T KEEP MY HANDS OFF OF IT! Only regret is I wish I got one years ago but was scared away by the maintenance schedule. I don't mind it at all, great trade off for what it does.

I'll never be good enough to out-skill what my Drz has to offer on any trail. If I can't get there on the Drz then odds are I can't get there. God bless Tyler, beautiful film as always, good to hear from you again.

If ya can't beat em, join em'. Score a used model for around 10K and ride off into the sunset on one of the best all around bikes in the world. Glad you are honest, it really just depends how much you love riding, what you are doing, and how much you want to go broke.

I have a plated, 86 Yamaha TT600 that I bought used, and fixed up for around $2500 total. Love it, no hemroid cream, and only 1 oil filter with two gaskets.

This is the main reason I bought a CRF300L. Low entry cost for a new bike, a few mods later and it’s my go to bike (road or otherwise) and I never worry about abusing it.

I had the 690 Enduro and went with the blacked out look like you did on the 500. it kills me that I let that bike go. Your video has me seriously thinking about getting a 500. The 690 was an awesome street biased dual sport, but that street legal moto-style 500 is so appealing.

Great to see this review...watched you from early on and always liked your perspectives. I've got a 990 and a WR250R as my dual sport stable but now need to condense down to one bike for the desert. However, with both bikes fully dialed in with upgraded suspensions and such, it is killing me to pull the trigger. You know, that irrational emotional attachment stuff we get for these dam things. I road the EXC in Moab a few years back loved it. It was kinda like a love child of my 2 bikes...but am still on the fence. Thanks for the perspectives, the good, the bad and the ugly. Looks like I might be putting a 2fer on the market this season....or maybe next season. Don't want to jump into these things. Appreciate your contributions.

Well wouldn't you know, Tyler, I recently ended up with one of these very Dorritos bikes to augment that 10% of trails (around here, maybe more than 10%) I and my DRZ will not be managing together. It's not the DRZ so much as it is me; I'm old and stuff doesn't heal like it once did. Excellent review as always with fun, insight, and unmatched production value in the genre. Carry on, lad.

That's a great review buddy! I had the chance to do a large group ride with 31 dual sports last weekend and one of the female riders had recently sold her DRZ400 in favor of a KTM 350 the way she talked you would think she died and went to heaven it was very rewarding to hear such a thing and awesome that companies like KTM make such light fast bikes there truly helping riders get better!

I’ve always wanted that bike but went with the drz for the maintenance, reliability, and price.

Love all of your brutally honest reviews!!!!

So Tyler, I am the same guy- I've always bought used, always bought cheap, always kept costs as low as I can. I rode an XR650L for years and years, with an XR600R as my dirtbike. I finally upgraded to a 530 EXC last year and lost my mind at the difference, then shortly thereafter bought a 2016 Husky FE501S. It's unbelievable how much easier everything is- I didn't become a better rider, but my riding got much better instantaneously because the instrument was better, which gave me more confidence and has led to me becoming a better rider. The weight you mentioned is critical. A few things- the 39 hp you quoted is anemic, thank you EPA. Good news is, with an ECU and the endcap drilled out and a few other free mods, you've got yourself a nearly 60 whp bike. You cannot, absolutely cannot compare any DRZ, bored and stroked or anything, to a 500 running a GET ECU and pushing upwards of 60 hp at that rear wheel. KTM's service intervals are for race conditions only. I have 440 hours on my stock Husky piston and 340 on my stock 530 piston and they're healthy as can be. 40-50 hour oil change intervals if you're not racing are pretty normal, especially with the AKT filter for the 500. Upgrading the in-tank fuel filter is kinda a must, because many people have issues with the stock one splitting and losing fuel pressure. The suspension can't really be compared to the DRZ, because while the travel might be similar, the 500 is in a different world of suspension quality, especially with a good revalve. I know that ECU's aren't cheap, though you can get a cheap piggyback programmer to do a fairly good job, and a suspension revalve is $$$, but that's again why I buy used. These motors are incredibly stout. There's a guy who just finished a RTW on a 500 and he didn't do a top end until 40,000 miles and didn't do a full motor rebuild until over 80,000, and even then he said he didn't have to but was heading into the middle of nowhere and wanted the peace of mind. The electronics can give you issues, but mechanically the 500 motor is actually incredible for how light it is. I bought a DRZ400S a while ago as a flip project, put a DRZ400E motor/carb in it with a Yoshi full exhaust, and while it was interesting and had a lot more power than a stock DRZ-S, the suspension was harsher, it had no bottom end compared to my 530, and it was just overall worse in every aspect than my 530 or 501. That 500 will do everything the DRZ can do, but better, period.

Hey, great video. I've spent most of my life riding dirt and road bikes and did enduros in my younger days etc., etc. I''ve been riding all kinds of bikes and then some over the years and always used to laugh at guys who seemed loyal to KTM. Well, I'm 64 now and just bought a 2016 KTM 450 EXC with 3000 easy kilometres. It was immaculate, a bargain and I just could not pass it by. .......God, I wish I'd have made that move years ago!!! All parts seem quality, durable yet light weight material purpose built with no shortcuts anywhere. Its light, yet strong. This KTM 450 is the best handling, most responsive, most fun to ride dirt bike I've ever ridden, period :-) The fact that I got it at a bargain price ($6.5K) has eliminated the dilemma you are having with resell value so I'm riding it like I stole it :-)

Great review Tyler. In searching for a lighter, electric start replacement for my incredible XR400R, I first purchased the 2021 KLX300: very nice dual sport, but heavy and lacking that nice 400 power. I made the mistake of stopping by the local Tucson KTM dealer, man that weight, or lack there of in the 2022 KTM500 EXC-F! Like you, at first there was nothing but buyers remorse, I had never spent that much on a bike. Like you, I replaced all the plastics, seat, etc. anything that I didn't want to damage in OEM hardware. Then there's that viby thing you don't get in the Jap bikes, at least not at the level I feel in the KTM. At first I felt the pull to keep riding my 400, but now I just love riding the KTM! It is just an incredible all around bike, fun, powerful and light. Being 61 years old, I don't worry as much about resale as it could very well be the last bike I own. I'll probably keep the KLX300 as well, In fact I have it with me here in Moab this week, for its smooth pavement characteristics, and because it matches up better with my wife's KLX230 when we ride together like we are this week. When riding more challenging of road though, the KTM is my new favorite. In the end though, you'll know I'm absolutely committed to it when I finally sell my XR400R.

Excellent video as always my friend. Thanks for taking the time to share this information with us. I hope you heal up nicely from the surgery. Keep up the fun videos and know what you do is appreciated. Thanks again and have a blessed weekend. Dale

Lots of respect for you for making this video and just saying it as you see it. I wish I could hit like at least a dozen times. Not because of what you said about the bike, but for being true to who you are and why and how you want to ride. Nice work!

I love that you went crazy with the FPV drone footage nearly hitting your buddy in the face with it lol! I also give mad respect to you for showing the footage of you hitting the deck with the drone behind the bike. I love drones and dirt bikes and this video has both. You got my like and sub!

Stock skid plate is fine imo and solid. Idk why everyone says it need to be replaced. Also the factory wrap around handguard extentions are soooooooo much better then some metal ones😂 crash tested on dirt and pavement myself. 288 hours so far. Running great! Enjoy it man!

I found a 2015 KTM XCF-W 350 with only 5 hours on it last year and bought it and converted it to be street legal and couldn’t be happier. Only 7k all in and all the capability off road of the 500 and 90% of its on road manners.

Thanks again Tyler for another epic video .. I have owned a 1999 Yamaha WR-400F now since 2004 and have 3 friends who went out and bought KTM’’s , A 400 , 510 and 640 ( all over the course of past 18 years). My Yamaha has NEVER been rebuilt engine wise , still runs like a top , and has only cost me around $5600 so far . I’m admittedly a cheap bastard , and while I cannot justify forking over “ My kids college funds “ for a new off road machine , I still would love the opportunity to do so . My WR is a lot like your old DRZ, comfortable, superbly capable , but just a tad on the porky side . But I’ll trade a small amount of “ Extra beef” for the reliability of the engine in this thing any day. A lighter bike may be “ Easier to push home “ after breaking down out in who knows where , but a reliable one means you NEVER have to worry about that day. Enjoyed your video as always , and some day this 62 year old would love to come to your neck of the woods & go on a group ride with you and some buddies 👍. Until then , keep “Em rubber side down”. 🤞. C-ya.

I love the content you put out and totally feel your point of view in my bones. I spent a bunch of money (to me) on my dual sport and feel guilty when I ride it. Then guilty when I don’t ride it cause all that money is just sitting in my garage. Get video as always!!!

I love the FPV shots, blending two hobbies together to create a master piece.

The only channel I always look forward to receiving a notification from. Love the new monster!

The lack of resale regrets is exactly why DRZ’s are the perfect dual sport bikes for guys like me. Bravo for an outstanding review!

10 minutes into the video - "It's the best Dual Sport I've ever owned - and best I've ever ridden". I totally agree. End of story.

My '13 500 XC-W cost $5600 because it was used but already tricked out. I love the bike and have had many great adventures on it, including staying at the Moto mansion with you and riding the Toquerville Twister trail to the falls shown on this video in your killer FPV shots. Great video and points made.

Great and honest video as always. I went from (All CA Plated) an XR400 to a 19' KTM 500 and then to a 98' Honda XR600. I still have my XR400. Learned enough from the KTM 500 that i have a 07' KTM 450 (Dirt) and 07' KTM 525 (Sumo) for less than a new KTM 500.

As always, awesome! Love your final points, and something to consider for the Garrett "fleet"

Glad to see u getting vids out again mate well done 👏

Another amazing review, and video. There are no RU-vidrs I trust more than you. For me the DRZ400, as old and unmodern as it may be, is still the king of dual sports. Affordable, loses next to no value over time, more reliable than the earth's orbit around the sun and a million billion cheap accessories, parts and mods readily available and almost as many tutorials, videos and forums dedicated to it. I might not be able to do those super fun extra 10% I could on the 500 Six Days, but for half the price plus all the other perks listed above I don't even care.

This video was a brilliant roller coaster of emotions xD One of the best reviews I've ever seen... dude!

I had some of the same issues during the break in period after bringing home a new 23 six days. As you also found out that the bike is so good that I will not ruin my rides with my perceived regret from the price tag. Quite the opposite really as I became a customer of TacoMoto and put one of his GET ecu's, a 4.1 fmf, gutted the airbox reeds and stripped every smog part. Worth every penny! First is still a crawler. Second is snappy but very usable. Third and forth gear are absolutely insane while at the same time no one could slap the smile off your face. Fifth and sixth are pavement cruisers but, at full power. I hope you had a change of heart and kept her. College is overrated anyways!

I remember following my dad through the six days events back in late 2000s. I had never even heard of this model, lol. Bring a Michigan local I didn't really realize the significance of the event. Most of the six days guys back then were rocking clapped out old dual sports from the 90s.

Brilliant review of the 500 exc-f. Am in the market for a bike of similar ilk, and so good to get a real world owners review by someone using it for more than a few hours / days. Great content, well written, shot and edited. Legend.

We visited those falls, we traveled from Michigan, my daughter was jumping into the lower pool, my wife slipped hit her head and we visited st george ER. We love Utah despite the accident. I was able to rent a bike in Hurricane for a day and ride, it was awesome! Great job on the video, your footage is so good!

The absolute best dual sport channel on the internet. Thank you so much.

Haven’t seen one of your videos in a while…just wanna says that your riding has gotten really great.

Another great video and review. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into producing these. Also…. dirt bikes may have become a better investment than sending your kids to college these days. Just say’n

Man I love my ktm exc-f 500 2021. It is an amazing bike. My brother in law has a DRZ400. It's just an ok bike honestly. Heavy and under powered. There just not in the same park.

I have a KTM 450 EXC Factory Edition from 2015 and I am loving it. Never had a problem, more torque and power I can handle. Obviously got rid of the emission stuff, so it pull about 50 Horse Powers. Only put in moose, so I dont have to bother about flats.

I enjoy seeing all the comments about high hours on 500s ridden hard but with care and love with no problems. Thanks for making great vids but also, thank you to all who are sharing the true experience in long term. 300 hours isn’t the doom and gloom time to rebuild the top let alone bottom end. It could be if ridden pegged every time you turn on the ignition, but in reality people are riding these bikes pretty “normally” for enduro / easy off road / dirt road / asphalt mix for huge hours no problem.

Nice FPV drone work on the video. Good idea. Makes perfect sense.

Great review! Loved the shots and the analysis. Keep up the good work, and hope to see you down in St. George some winter.

I don't even own a bike, but I love watch all of this dude's videos. He just comes across as a cool guy you'd like to have a beer or a cup of coffee with. Then I remembered he's LDS, so in lieu of alcohol & caffeine, I'll just watch all the ads and click the like button.

"And I knew I had to have it .... .... because I needed something street legal with decent range and there was literally nothing else." Great review :)

'20 500 EXC-F 6days - I hear you on the price. def a kick to 'inseam valley', but after the necessary mods, this is the only dual sport that I can take to 13,000 ft in Colorado, over gnarly rocky scree and not be afraid to do it solo. After the mods (emissions, pwr cmdr, exhaust) and a motoz desert HT, this bike will go anywhere and faster than any other bike on the market. Hands down, the single best dual sport a person can own (so long as they have good credit). From the LAB2V to 13k ft...this bike is stunning....just stunning. you should consider un-braking up. we all make mistakes. :)

Always so excited to get a notification from this channel! You talk me into opening my wallet, then reel me back in. probably a good thing, but tell me the 350 is a better buy. I feel like its barely cheaper, but cheaper just the same. My DR200 can't do much of anything in your area, and I'd love to come spend a week when the season is right. ❤

Great review and insight! I always enjoy your videos and production quality.

Great review! I’m in St.George also and have the 450sixdays. I 100% agree it is the best bike I have ever owned. The part that hard me is running up the hour because I know I’ll need to do the major maintenance. But it’s totally worth it!

Your drone shots look amazing! For that reason alone, I thought that it was worth a comment. :-)

I bought the most expensive dual sport in the world. Was it worth it? "NO" i can give u the answer instantly... lol and now i enjoy your wonderfull video like every time i do 🙂

Nice review I think I will keep riding my DRZ400S. Enjoy.

I felt the same way when I picked up my 2015 Tiger Explorer from the original owner. It was/is a spotless garage kept gem. I still keep it in a garage. It took me MONTHS to actually take it off of a paved road.... and I babied it. However. The first time I disabled the traction control and rear ABS... ooooooohhhhh yes. Too heavy to really beat on. While its no dual sport, bit has gotten pretty dirty and I now have zero shame. Still cleans up pretty nicely.

I contend that the 500exc is the best bike of all time! It’s not particularly good at any one thing, but brilliant at every kind of riding you want to do, on and off road! I’ve put over 10,000 miles on mine without issue. The motor is untouched, aside from valve checks every 5000 miles. I changed oil every 2000 miles. I also have a 690 and a 990 for the longer than 2000 miles or mostly on asphalt. Otherwise, the 500 is the go to bike!

Congrats enjoy you new bike ride safely! Have same 22 not 6 days here uncorked without mirrors,blinkers, torque monster Greetings from Sweden

Great video! Except for the toe fungus commercial in the middle almost threw up! Lol

I love my 2019 450 EXC-F Six Days. I did the same as you Tyler, swapped all the body panels to "preserve" the originals. I also have a DRZ, which is much more comfortable on all day rides on forest service roads. If I ever can make it to one of your rallies, I'd probably bring both bikes.

I haven't had a drz400 in a decade, I've covered MANY miles on a DRZ, great bikes. I've been riding lots of the KTM 500s (525, 530, 500 and the 501), love them. I'm more into plush suspension with good bottom resistance now a days, so a Good tuned suspension on a 501 is how I roll now(from Dicks or Stillwell). I'm to cheap to buy new, lol. I buy 3 year old bikes, put 4000 to 6000 T1 miles on them and sell, then repeat(was harder during covid), it still cost $$s to ride, but I avoid rebuilds, and I'm always setting up a bike to ride(which is GOOD garage time). Thanks for the video, and I think I'm always looking for a unicorn lightly used E model DRZ400 :) Currently have a KTM 350xcf dual sport too, different but fun, 450 exc or xc-w works for me too.

I had the exact same relationship with my KTM 1090r. Best bike I've ever owned but was always nervous about breaking something.

I love the 2T that's why I stick with Sherco, carbureted, oil-mixed, and so essential.

Never do the math.

I had lots of fun watching this video, thank you. You always keep my attention and take me on a rollercoaster 🎢

Thank you for this. The penny pinching, overthinker in me appreciates it. I feel like I lucked out in my entry to dualsport. I bought a 2010 690 with enough mileage on it that it was mostly depreciated. I feel like it gives me all I can handle and more. Me being a fairly tall rider, the size and weight of it doesn't bother me too much. all that said I have had to get my fingers greasy a good couple of times keeping it alive. I do circle back though an start wondering would an XR not have been a better choice.

You are 100% right on the $price$!!! I had a very hard time beating on my KTM 500 because the thought of it just like you said at the end of the video!

I'm still riding my 2009 530 EXC. 13K miles. 400+ hours. Had the engine rebuilt at 250 hours (Thumper Racing). All the 2008-2011 design issues have been resolved. I just ride the crap out of it and do normal maintenance as-needed. Seat Concepts seat kit, Acerbis 3.4 gallon tank and a good skid plate are the only mods (aside from engine rebuild). Great bike. The perfect light adventure bike IMO.

I have a heavily modded DRZ. It's not perfect by todays modern standards, but the funfactor vs. money spent, is just hard to beat.. Having a family, I could never justify buying a bike for 14 grand, that in essence is a toy. A toy that will at some point be low-sided in gravel, or have branches scraping up paint😅..it's just the nature of off-roading. Great racing drone pilot btw! I have tinkered with that a bit as well, and flying like that, is much harder than it looks. Takes ALOT of practice👍👍

Bought one in 2015 and only just traded it in this summer. All original motor at 400 hours and pulled harder than a 2019 model I rode when I was looking for a 2T. Issues with the bike in the years of ownership none. Great bike and bit sad I let it go but now there's an 890 Adv R keeping the 300 company. Time will come for another 500 I'm sure.

Not only an excellent review, but I love the Utah riding! I also noticed you actually went through Vernal, an extremely underrated, hidden gem. Thanks for all the awesome info!

The vibe and the videography are steller

I added a Rekluse clutch, 4 gallon tank and a Seat Concepts XL seat and I could not be happier with my 500 EXC

You look really comfortable on that ride. Awesome review. Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿

So excited for this review. Can you please compare it to a 701 or 690?

I just picked up a slightly used and nicely upgraded (Scott's steering damper, Pirelli tires, full hand guards, more power) 2021 Husqvarna FE501s, the slightly heavier but trickier suspension wielding KTM 500 cousin. The couple of rides I've been on have blown my mind, so much better than the WR250R that I really enjoyed that I have a hard time believing it. And this is even before I've set it up for me... Once I get it dialed, I can't imagine a better machine for going out exploring and ripping the trails. Oh, and surprisingly good ripping the twisty paved roads, even with those knobs.

I had a 2017 500 and bar none was my favorite dirt bike ever. Powerful, light and never had 1 single issue with it. Now I ride a Husky FE 450.

Love your reviews!

Great review dude! Man I miss hanging with you!

I've been waiting for your reveal of this bike for months! I did some careful sleuthing on one of your videos early this year - I spotted this KTM in some FPV drone footage. I have a 2019 450 EXC-F. Yep, it was a nearly as expensive a dual sport as your 2022 500. I'm not selling my DRZ though. It's a workhorse for all the long rides I do scouting routes for a dual sport even in WA.

I bought a 2016 500 EXC as a college graduation gift to myself. It was the very first new vehicle of any kind I'd ever purchased. Within 3 minutes of taking ownership of it from the dealer and riding it home I turned onto a power line trail, blasted through a 2ft deep mud puddle, and wiped out. Nothing but a smile on my face because I'd told myself from the beginning that I was buying a dirt bike to use it as a dirt bike. 300 hours and 10k miles later and I've never once worried about hurting it. That thing will take more of a beating than I could ever give it.

Excellent video! Superb narration, I wish I could speak as well & edit such videos. Bravo.

I bought a 2020 KTM 790 Adventure S brand new for $13,000. I enjoy everything about it. After hearing this review, that $13K seems like a great deal now. I did have to go down the accessory trail with it but I've enjoyed those so much that they don't make me mad anymore. Cruise control, Quick shifter, Heated grips, Rally mode. Couple of reasons I got the KTM over the Africa Twin or the BMW GS 800. Main one was weight. Also the KTM'S tank is under the engine so the CG is lower. Also the BMW is made in China which is a hard stop for me. The bike and I just went past 10,000 miles on the last ride. Zero problems, average 52 to 60 MPG. To me it's great that you have the bandwidth to do this kind of riding when you're so young. I didn't start off road riding till I was 62.

@everide You know I started with a WR250R that was a fantastic first bike. I rode the crap out of it for 3 years and 18,500 miles of exploring and learning. I then upgraded to a Husky FE350S and it truly is a remarkable bike. The weight is amazing, the power is constant and it's made my riding improve far faster than I would have otherwise. that being said I never worried about putting hours/miles on the WR250R, but with the Husky I am always thinking about the future motor rebuild that I really don't have the finances for. That being said, in the almost 5 years I have had the Husky I've ridden over 9k miles and 350 hours on the motor without even a valve adjustment. "knock on wood". I hope it last a little longer. Who knows maybe when the motor goes I'll swap in a WR250R motor just because.

Intriguing take on the whole ktm vs drz value debate!

I have a 2018 FE 501 basically the same as the KTM however the newer models may offer more but I doubt it. As for maintenance I haven't experienced any real problems basic oil changes and tires and brakes. I did upgrade the ECU with a vortex model which makes a huge difference.Haven't found a good seat yet but I have tried LOL!! Good Luck have fun as it seems you are !!

Outstanding video, and a big pound of THANK YOU! The audio to music ratio, I thought, was off by quite a bit. Perhaps reduce the music volume by 50% or so? Tough to hear your voice with loud music. Best regards.

This video is so good I just: - read comments for 10 minutes. - consumed 20 minutes of sleep I needed and woke up pooped. - decided on the DRZ - subscribed Thanks for posting this!!

Beta 500 RR-S is what I think I'm going to buy. Any time you have to spend $2000 bucks to "tune up" a 39hp KTM before you load it up from the dealer; is not a bike worth owning.

I remember when can-am introduced their four-stroke bike. Dirt Bike removed the counterbalancer and put on a smaller chain. It still had a lot of flywheel.

Simple solution: buy a used one for half the price and ride the snot out of it! That’s what I did and I couldn’t be happier.

How does he do it? Epic video after epic video. Nice job Tyler! As far as these thoroughbreds go. A low hr, late model bike can be had for $6500-$8000 if a guy is patient. I have several friends who sold their 10k+ mile ktm 500 (original top end) for around $5000. That's only a difference of $1500-$3000 bucks for several years owning the dualsport equivalent of a Ferrari/Porsche/Lamborghini... That being said I had almost the same amount of fun on my ol' drz. So if purposeful design, light weight, and high performance aren't your thing, enjoy the old Japanese bikes. The amount of enjoyment and value you find in your bike is mostly your own attitude anyway.

The wife and I just started learning to ride this year. Looks like we have the same backyard if you shot this in southern UT. Anyway thanks for sharing.

That was the most entertaining duel sport vid ever. You put hours of thought into it and your production is incredibly professional. Your drone work is stunning and you're probable a much better rider than you are a father ... lol. 'Jeeze' I'm envious, you've got a playground to die for. Was that a gun in your pocket or a Skydio 2?

Love the honesty in this , 'Do I regret buying it, yes. It's the best dualsport ever, but it's the depreciation rate which is why i'm selling it.' An interesting video, keep posting.