I wouldn’t say the BMW 850 is going to be easier to repair than the Honda. BMW parts are always expensive and more difficult to source. It’s a bigger bike too so it’s not going to be any easier to ride on roads through Asia and Southeast Asia than the Transalp. Even though the Honda is new, I would still trust its reliability and it’d probably still be easier to source parts for it. Consider factors like rust resistance, as it plays a significant role in the longevity of your carrier. Opt for carriers with proper rust-resistant coatings, such as powder coating. Great summary of the options available. Adventure riding can mean so may different things. The bike I’d choose for a south-east Asia trip is different than what I’d choose for a European journey. And finally, if you are really doing a RTW, the criteria would be slightly different again. For shorter trips, availability of parts or service isn’t that important. For a longer journey, it’s something to consider. I’m in favour of bikes that are available in whatever country you plan to ride in. So a BWM is fine in Europe but less so in South-East Asia (unless you have time to wait for parts or are with a tour company that can support you). Historically the Honda CRF250 has been a favourite of mine but the seat is not great for long trips (yes, this can be fixed). Also, it’s not sold in South-America so parts are surprisingly hard to get. The Himalayan is a bike I’m growing more fond of. Sold in a surprisingly large number of countries now and very comfortable for long trips. No to big but still big enough for mountain climbs. The new for 2020 Twin gets an engine capacity increase to 1084cc, giving it 6.8bhp more power and 4.4 ft-lbs of torque. It also gets a very slight weight reduction and higher bars, new TFT screen to match its mates in this sector, cornering ABS, cruise control, traction control, riding/power/braking and user modes and the option to switch the rear wheel ABS off. As a last resort, a garage air machine is a good way of getting some air into an underinflated tyre but it’s hard to know if the machine is accurate, so it’s best not to set your pressures from a garage forecourt machine but it’s far better than running an under or severely over-inflated tyre.

And for all three of you who have made it this far, thinking, “Man, I’d really love to see one of these in action,” fret not! I’ve got you covered. Taking the MotoTote m3 for a spin was an enlightening experience. This hitch carrier isn’t just a tool – it’s a testament to intelligent design and quality craftsmanship. With a weight of 190g and a length of 31cm, the Mini Floor Bike Pump is a good choice for anyone wanting a compact manual hand pump. The extra-long barrel and oversized piston provide pumping power, whilst the stainless steel foot peg stabilises the pump, allowing for more efficient pumping action. The Mini Floor pump is compatible with Presta and Schrader valves.

Motorcycle Tyre Pressure FAQs

Remember the KTM 990? The original carburetted version before the new fuel injected model took over? What a bike! Then the 1090 and 1190. Well, they’ve all been replaced with KTM’s biggest ever machine – the 1290 Super Adventure R. This is a behemoth of a bike and takes on BMW’s mighty GS Adventure. Convenience at its finest: The motorcycle carrier hitch offers unmatched comfort. They are designed to effortlessly attach to your vehicle’s hitch receiver, eliminating the need for additional equipment. No more struggling with complicated setups or worrying about storage space. Simply load your bike onto the carrier, secure it, and you’re ready to hit the road!. You adjust them by running them at full throttle and turning the high speed needle in and out till it runs best. Same for the idle. Let it idle and turn the slow speed needle in and out till it runs it's best. The high and low speed needle adjustments will effect each other a bit. In other words, richen the low speed and it will also richen the high speed just a bit, and visa versa. A lot of the newer pumper carbs don't have an adjustable high speed jet, but a fixed one. Big brother wants us to buy a new engine, not make the old one run better.

I’d say the most easily accessible bikes are single cylinders like the Yamaha XT660 or a CRF250/300L or Rally, but again, it all depends on your budget and what exactly you’re after. Like pressure gauges, air pumps come in digital or analogue design. You can also use gas canisters – essential when you’re fixing a flat tyre but also handy if you’re in the middle of nowhere and your tyres are underinflated.

Gas Canisters

Mad or Nomad focuses on adventure bikes for round the world travel. So, our motorcycle articles are on RTW bikes that are well suited and up to the challenge of overlanding long distances, can be easily used off-road, can take a battering, have a readily available supply of spare parts and are fixable the world over… But, this article isn’t focused on RTW bikes. At 115g, this durable mini pump features a padded Kraton handle for comfort and its efficient and smooth pump action can fill a bicycle tyre to 160psi and will be capable of inflating a motorcycle tyre. Satin finish aluminium body is butted for lightweight. Easily fits in your luggage. Where the m3 really pulls ahead is its exceptional finish. However, keep in mind that this superior quality comes with a premium price tag. Sure, there are plenty of bikes, but it all depends on your other requirements, for example, are you after a single or twin-cylinder bike? Is this bike just for the TET or are you also going to be touring/ road riding etc. And for all our adventure motorcycle guides in one place, have a look at the comprehensive Adventure Motorcycle Guides section.