Tough times in Utah - Chris Birch KTM 890 Adventure R 

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Skills beyond belief. Those who've never tried to wrestle an 890 thru single track may not appreciate just how amazing that was... Thanks for putting that video together. My riding group and I will be watching and rewatching this for some time.

People who don't do this will never understand how cool it is to do. I'd love to ride the trail. Looks amazing. For Chris to do this on an Adventure bike is even cooler.

Quite possibly my favorite video from you yet Chris. The third person view was awesome. The voice over commentary was great too! Thanks for taking us along for the ride with you guys.

Love that camera perspective. Both riders did great! We can see now more then ever why KTM sponsors this guy. I would have been nervous there on a 300 dirt bike. Top knotch Chris. Again loved the perspective of seeing the way you chose your lines and how exactly you controlled the clutch and throttle through all the different terrains. The move between the logs using the tree to assist with the front end turn was master class.

Virtually unbelievable riding skills displayed here. With all that off camber stuff with big drops the potential for a come off and injury was huge. Massive respect to both.🙏🙏

One of the best adventure riding videos I have ever seen. How quickly have 42 minutes passed.

When Chris Birch says “I know a shortcut!” 🤣😂🤣😂

Absolutely stressed just watching you two blokes rip this rediculousy epic "trail". Enjoyed every minute.

WHAT AN EPIC RIDE 🤩…. IMPRESSIVE VIDEO !!!… NOT SO MANY RIDERS ON THIS PLANET CAN HANDEL A BIGGER BIKE LIKE YOU DO…. ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!!

Now that was a crazy crazy ride on an 890! It really took some amazing bike handling skills to get through that one. Wow!

“Motorbike Baryshnikov” has me holding my head at minutes 18-21. Madness and poetry 18:07 embodied in the man. Big ups to the sidekick/camera rider, Chris is fortunate to have you.

A word of advice, get fishing licenses, Included in the license price is a fee that goes into a fund that covers you if you need to be evacuated. Includes helicopters... Colorado as well..

So amazing to watch how comfortable you are on difficult terrain. 30:15 those slow stabilising foot plants are indicative of a lifetime of experience. I learn a bit more every time I watch your vids so thank you mate.

I can't remember if I've ever watched a 42-min video. This was worth every minute!

Just to sit on KTM 890 makes me nervous. To see Chris doing it comfortably in such difficult terrain, its encouraging to see how fun it is to have tecnical riding skill.

Praises to Whitehouse for getting the video! At 9:50 Chris asks ‘are you having fun?’…Whitehouse, ‘well…’😂

I really like the camera following - it gives a much better sense of what's involved navigating these tight, steep trails and it's awesome to see the body position. I found myself inadvertently holding my breath a few times in this video! Amazing to do that on a 210+ kilo beast.

😅 that ride had so many “no room for error” moments! Amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for the show guys. Im too old to ever do this kind of riding but i can enjoy watching you guys do it.

Hi Chris, love the huge amount of madness and intelligence you shower on all your moments of adventure, thanks for inspiring crazy & smart rides🙏🏻🤙

Awesome skills, cheers to you both. Great vids and appreciate your efforts. Glad you made it.

Just epic stuff! Enjoyed every single bit of this magnificent ride and hindrances that came with it. I'll re-watch it to pay more attention to certain techniques. Thanks a lot for this clip! Perhaps the best of its kind out there.

That was epic and a Master Class of all the techniques we watch you explain, you used them all. A credit to you both and what you put that 890 through dispels a few myths I reckon. Bravo.

I got gassed just watching you both. Awesome job keeping it together and fantastic riding as always.

Stressful just watching this. Incredible riding. True adventure.

Great video Chris. Thanks for sharing 🤗

Awesome video, as always mate. I pick up my new 890 adventure R tomorrow from my dealer.. Just a bit excited.✊️ Cheers for sharing 🍻🍻

That was insane! The skill level was amazing.Don't know the background of the enduro guy, but amazing to be able to keep up on such a challenging track with Chris Sir.

No skipping ahead on this one. Thanks for the adventure!

yep.. i did some kind of that.. very low skills stuff in my case.. not even closer to that .. and i know how fantastic it is ..thank you Chris for letting us , at least, see it ... amazing place amazing adventure... Hi from Italy

Wow, thanks for sharing! Mega skills👊

14:00 I'm happy with that too, Chris! Love it

Really enjoyed that. I was happy to see you riding at a reasonable pace when exploring. Us average guys could relate a little. Navigating the really hard stuff was impressive. And I will say it again. You are the inspiration for me riding KTM. Love my 1190R!

True single track there. I've found myself on that type of trail a few times when riding skid trails that petered into game trails. Word to the wise, game never trim the branches on their trails. Once when a buddy and I were riding a game trail, a branch reached out and yanked the throttle cable right out of the handle/throttle grip on my buddy's bike. We tried for almost an hour to reattach it, but ultimately gave up, and he rode 20 miles back to civilization riding with one hand on the handlebars and the other working the throttle. Definitely checked the adventure box that day.

Great to watch, nice work fellas.

That was absolutely rivviting guys. What a master classes of traction and clutch control not to mention nerves of steel. I doft me hat to both of you.

well done gentlemen and thanks for sharing the video.

WOW coooool ride, a real adventure, thumbs up !

Insane adventure - I felt the nerves and effort involved. Thank you for sharing!

Wowww!! What an epic ride and a masterclass of your amazing technical abilities to get through some of those non existent tracks. Adventure to its true sense. Thanks so much for sharing. I will be rewatching this video time and time again. 🙏

Epic! Love these videos. It’s great to see how your body position changes to meet the trail.

Whoohoo I was wondering when I'd see you upload again thank you for sharing the adventure

The best adventures always have that element of fear. Will we survive…. Lived the narrations over top. Definitely do lore of that.

That was insane! Enjoyed every second of it.

Hard enough on the 450 ... I was anxious for you guys for the whole video!

Absolutely phenomenal riding by both riders! That was super technical!

Incredible Chris! Watching you tackle that gnarly trail on a 890 had me more nervous than you seemed. I've followed "Say No to Slow" for years, and this one's an absolute favorite. Hats off to both riders for an epic performance!

Best thing I have watched in a long time. Well done!

Wow Chris what a crazy ride this was!! That was a masterclass in riding that 890 through there. Serious skills! ❤️🏁🏁🏁

Epic trail riding ! Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

WICKED TALENT! I can't believe what I just saw. Duuuuude, you're an animal on levels never seen before.

Just blown away. Insane riding skills.

what an awesome video, hats off, great riding.

Off the charts balance, clutch, and throttle control!

Thank you for these videos Chris. It really teaches us a lot and it’s the next best thing when we can’t make it out to the trails. Keep it coming, we will keep watching!

Amazing, love it.

Im an over the hill Oregon 500 EXC rider here. I knew once you hit snow well before the peak that was not going to be possible. Ive about killed myself doing similar shenanigans out here in Oregon. The snow stays on the roads fairly late especially on shady sides of mountains. I hate turning back and going back the way I came but inevitable in some situations. I loved the comment “Thats where smarter riders turned back” I admired the enthusiasm and lets see attitude. But that snow can kill you. I was hoping some of the best in the world would make it. Great video. Utah is where l was born. What a great moto playground it is.

I'm in awe Chris, amazing riding.

I could hear the mountain banjos! One slightly random thing that impressed me is just how many logs were cut to open up that route. From the video alone I must have counted hundreds! Impressive trail work. It was so borderline not-a-route, so all that effort is crazy really.

unreal!! Great job guys

This video is a masterclass how to ride an 890R or any ADV bike off-road and it's free 👌. Thank you Chris 🙌

Holy moly, now that’s an adventure! Love it, epic riding. You guys must feel totally satisfied and relieved after a day like that. That had me nervous!

So gnarly it’s insane. Well done boys!

That was epic! Some squeaky bum moments but the type of adrenalin fueled adventure that carves a memory never to be forgotten - flippen awesome!

Watching you Chris on the 890 on tracks like this, Unbelievable you make it look so simple! You have confirmed for me that the KTM 890 is for me!! I'll be checking out you videos as well!

Awesome watching the bike skills, especially all the side hilling on that trail.

Thanks Chris and Whitehouse! Great video; so fun. Just awesome!

More of this please. Long format is amazing.

What extraordinary riding skills. Unbelievable accomplishment!

You guys look like the kind of riders I like to go With!

Now that is adventure riding 👍

Knarly trail! Not one to do by yourself that’s for sure. Loved it!

Awesome riding especially on a big bike! Way above my skills! Making that 890 look like a trials bike! Love it and only one drop by your riding buddy! Way to go you guys! You all deserve a little dip in the springs after all of that you went through!

I don't think I'd hike down that trail lol. Incredible riding. Super cool to see the POV from behind. It's a masterclass in weightless riding.

Cheers Chris, you boys are true Kiwi adventurers

18:28 Chris, you're the man. Incredible skills and team effort 🎉

Awesome riding Chris!...only you can do that tought trail on that big 890!....with a little help of your friend of course, but that's the idea of riding along...to help each other when needed!...right?. Thanks for sharing! . -

Welcome to Utah. This vid reminds of my early days on my 990 (less the world class riding skills) Hope you guys are enjoying it here...despite the long day. I've backpacked NZ a couple times and loved every minute of it! From the people to the landscape....a very special place. Safe travels!

Love the sound of a KTM ❤

Brilliant video. I have an 890 and it’s staying firmly on the road!

Great Watch. Thank God for the nice chain saw guy!

Thanks for uploading the whole video! It’s tough to find many guys to ride this kind of stuff with you on big bikes. The struggle makes it feel So good when you get back to a road eventually. Great video and great riding lads.

Nice one guys. The best adventures are the ones that seem never ending or impossoble. These are the rides you remember forever. Great fun. Wish i could of been there too. 👊👋 My fav bit.... bumping off that dead tree to make the turn. Very cool. 😎😄👍

This video just highlights how amazing your riding skills are on the big bikes! I wouldn't take my 890 on those tracks, I'd be too scared. Go Chris!

Wow! That was an adventure. I wish I had a Chris Birch in my back pocket that I could use to take my motorcycle when it gets too sketchy for me to ride. Thanks for posting this great video, truly entertaining.

Great riding & great video! Thanks guys, you do my state well!!!

Absolutely fantastic chris and chris. I’m glad you made it, since i was one of the ten next day😁😁

What a mission! Holy smokes! But Yer always such a sportsman about all Chris. Amazing. Respect, Brooklyn Dave

Incredible skills I can only dream of. Fantastic!!

Great watch. The skill level is unreal. Nice one both! Jim. Uk. 👍🏼

This is amazing...its magic ... super super cool 🤩🤩🤩

I was captivated. I just couldn't stop watching. Nice ride. Kudos to the guy on the 450, that would have been hard enough. But on a bike that weighs nearly double.

Cool license plate you've got there Chris :) And what an epic ride! Cheers from 🇵🇱!

This is amazing to watch and probably the most hardcore trail an adventure bike has been on! 😅

Welcome back guys! Enjoy!

Wow what an adventure Chris.

as a 790 and 450 rider from Australia I was in suspense all the way. Epic ride and good outcome

Thank you! Great adventure. My clutch hand is sore just from watching.

Birch & Whitey’s chill day off! Geezus Christmas guys, incredible skills and fortitude. Brilliant to see this although utterly puckering. Can’t say enough about how insanely great the Advanced class was…this must’ve been the day after. Fantastic to see all those skills you taught us in FULL USE here. Chris, you & Whitey put on a master class. Can’t thank you both enough. Utterly inspiring. Hope to connect again.