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MOTONOMAD II: Blog Post (June 23)

9 years ago | Words: Adam Riemann | Photos: Motology Films

Follow the making of the feature-length adventure film, Motonomad II, as Motology Films’ Adam Riemann and his two companions undertake an incredible 8000km two-wheeled journey through Central Asia…

 ‘THE SHAKEDOWN’

“Well, we’re finally on a plane out of Australia to get Motonomad II underway … holy shit! And while this is another unsupported ride – independent of any back-up or film crew – I’d really like to acknowledge my sponsors who are helping make this dream a reality. KTM Australia have been a longtime supporter of myself and Motology Films, but it’s a relationship built around trust, opposed to a simple transaction of bikes, race results or media exposure. They know I believe in their products, which I feel is the main reason they’ve supplied me with three competition enduro bikes (2015 KTM 500EXCs) to take on a journey that goes well beyond what the machines are actually designed for. It’s kind of like taking the winning horse of the Melbourne cup, fattening it up a bit, throwing a packsaddle on its back then riding it across Australia. Most people would think the idea is absolutely ridiculous and the horse wouldn’t handle the distance – that it would simply perish after a few thousand kilometres.”

To continue reading Adam’s first Motonomad II blog post, visit the official Motology Films website.

To access all of Adam’s blog posts about the making of Motonomad IIclick here.

And if you want to get a detailed insight into how the Motonomad trio custom-developed their KTM 500EXC machines for the trip, grab a copy of Transmoto’s July-August issue (#51), on sale now, and check out the Bike Dissected article.

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