Surely they’d choose the KTM Adventure bike platform. Big enough for a Spartan. Tons of power and range: a 150 horsepower dirt bike with a 6-gallon gas tank. Surely Master Chief himself would be smiling under that helmet from the moment he laid eyes on it, the moment he threw a leg over, the moment he started it, and the moment he twisted the throttle.
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Motorcycling the Great Continental Divide Trail
Oh yes, it’s a thing. It’s a wonderful thing. It’s a difficult thing. It’s something I’ll never forget.
I completed the ride back in July of 2016. I planned to complete the journey in twelve to fourteen days, but managed to finish in nine. My KTM 1190, which I affectionately call “Godzilla,” demolishes miles. I’ve ridden all the big bikes. Nothing is like the KTM 1190. It’s lighter, faster, more graceful, and more athletic.
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