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Published on 07.02.2019

So how did Henry’s RTW quest come about in the first place? “I was putting in 60-70-hour weeks and getting pretty depressed w ith work in general,” he says. He kept planning small trips on his bike that would never happen because he was working so much. And then one morning he turned on his computer and an article came up about Kane Avellano being the youngest man to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle. “As soon as I saw I could beat it I decided to do it, right there and then.”

So how did Henry’s RTW quest come about in the first place? “I was putting in 60-70-hour weeks and getting pretty depressed with work in general,” he says. He kept planning small trips on his bike that would never happen because he was working so much. And then one morning he turned on his computer and an article came up about Kane Avellano being the . He kept planning small trips on his bike that would never happen because he was working so much. And then one morning he turned on his computer and an article came up about Kane Avellano being the youngest man to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle. “As soon as I saw I could beat it I decided to do it, right there and then.”

Eleven months later Henry was on the road, green to adventure riding, with no planned route. His quest for the record attempt had a few requirements. He needed to start and end in the same place, travel at least 24,500 miles (he ended up riding 20,000 extra miles) and hit several antipodal points (opposite points in relation to the globe) proven by evidentiary receipts, time stamped photos or videos, witness reports or GPS tracks, that is if Henry had been using a GPS.


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So how did Henry’s RTW quest come about in the first place? “I was putting in 60-70-hour weeks and getting pretty depressed with work in general,” he says. He kept planning small trips on his bike that would never happen because he was working so much. And then one morning he turned on his computer and an article came up about Kane Avellano being the youngest man to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle. “As soon as I saw I could beat it I decided to do it, right there and then.”

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Eleven months later Henry was on the road, green to adventure riding, with no planned route. His quest for the record attempt had a few requirements. He needed to start and end in the same place, travel at least 24,500 miles (he ended up riding 20,000 extra miles) and hit several antipodal points (opposite points in relation to the globe) proven by evidentiary receipts, time stamped photos or videos, witness reports or GPS tracks, that is if Henry had been using a GPS. In another unconventional move Henry navigated his entire journey using only google maps and his iPhone 6.

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Product Specs

COLOR: Black or Black/Yellow
SIZE: 27.5 Liters each side
CONSTRUCTION: 24oz. Tarpaulin PVC shell with 2 lightweight inner liners
DIMENSIONS: 15” (L) X 8” (W) X 14” (H)
PRICE: $185.18

Bike Specs Typed

Engine 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, SOHC, air-cooled
Displacement:233cc
Bore x Stroke: 67.0 x 66.0mm
Compression Ratio:9.4:1
Fuel System:DFI w/ 32mm Throttle Body
Ignition:TCBI Electronic Advance
Transmission:Six-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch
Final Drive:Chain
Front Susp./Wheel Travel:37mm telescopic fork/8.8 in
Rear Susp./Wheel Travel:Uni-Trak linkage system and single shock with preload adjust/8.8 in
Front Tire:2.75 x 21
Rear Tire:4.10 x 18
Front Brakes:Single 265mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
Rear Brakes:Single 220mm petal disc with a single-piston caliper

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Engine:4-stroke, 1-cylinder, SOHC, air-cooled
Displacement:233cc
Bore x Stroke:67.0 x 66.0mm
Compression Ratio:9.4:1
Fuel System:DFI w/32mm Throttle Body
Ignition:TCBI Electronic Advance
Transmission:Six-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch
Final Drive:Chain
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel:37mm telescopic fork/8.8 in
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel:Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with preload adjustability/8.8 in
Front Tire:2.75 x 21
Rear Tire:4.10 x 18
Front Brakes:Single 265mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
Rear Brakes:Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
Frame Type:High-tensile steel perimeter
Rake/Trail:27.5°/4.6 in
Overall Length:82.9 in.
Overall Width:32.9 in.
Overall Height:45.9 in.
Ground Clearance:10.4 in.
Seat Height:34.8 in.
Curb Weight:293.3 lb. / 297.7 lb. CA model**
Fuel Capacity:2.0 gal.
Wheelbase:54.3 in.
Color Choices:Lime Green
Warranty:6 Months
Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional):12, 24, or 36 months

ADV Build Parts List

Aftermarket ProductPrice USD
Ricochet aluminum Skid Plate$241.45
GIVI Engine Guards (TN4121)$152.00
Acerbis X-Strong Supermoto Handguards$134.96
Barkbusters Bar End Weights$39.95
Rox Speed FX PivotingAnti-Vibe Bar Risers$118.00
Mika Metals Pro Series BBT 1-1/8″ Handlebar$109.99
Rizoma Rally Footpegs$180.00
Rizoma Touring Footpeg Mounts (PE755A)$42.00
Adventure Bike ModelsHPTorque (lb.-ft.)Wet Weight (lbs.)Suspension Travel (Fr./Rr.)Seat Height (in.)Fuel Capacity (Gallons)Price USD
KTM 1290 Super Adventure160103.35497.9/7.933.97.9$20,499
BMW R1200GS Adventure12592.05738.3/8.735.07.9$22,045
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Eleven months later Henry was on the road, green to adventure riding, with no planned route. His quest for the record attempt had a few requirements. He needed to start and end in the same place, travel at least 24,500 miles (he ended up riding 20,000 extra miles) and hit several antipodal points (opposite points in relation to the globe) proven by evidentiary receipts, time stamped photos or videos, witness reports or GPS tracks, that is if Henry had been using a GPS. In another unconventional move Henry navigated his entire journey using only google maps and his iPhone 6.

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Eleven months later Henry was on the road, green to adventure riding, with no planned route. His quest for the record attempt had a few requirements. He needed to start and end in the same place, travel at least 24,500 miles (he ended up riding 20,000 extra miles) and hit several antipodal points (opposite points in relation to the globe) proven by evidentiary receipts, time stamped photos or videos, witness reports or GPS tracks, that is if Henry had been using a GPS. In another unconventional move Henry navigated his entire journey using only google maps and his iPhone 6.

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Eleven months later Henry was on the road, green to adventure riding, with no planned route. His quest for the record attempt had a few requirements. He needed to start and end in the same place, travel at least 24,500 miles (he ended up riding 20,000 extra miles) and hit several antipodal points (opposite points in relation to the globe) proven by evidentiary receipts, time stamped photos or videos, witness reports or GPS tracks, that is if Henry had been using a GPS. In another unconventional move Henry navigated his entire journey using only google maps and his iPhone 6.

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Eleven months later Henry was on the road, green to adventure riding, with no planned route. His quest for the record attempt had a few requirements. He needed to start and end in the same place, travel at least 24,500 miles (he ended up riding 20,000 extra miles) and hit several antipodal points (opposite points in relation to the globe) proven by evidentiary receipts, time stamped photos or videos, witness reports or GPS tracks, that is if Henry had been using a GPS. In another unconventional move Henry navigated his entire journey using only google maps and his iPhone 6.

Author: Rob Dabney

Rob Dabney started a lifelong obsession with motorcycles at the age of 15 when he purchased his first bike – a 1982 Honda MB5. Through his 20’s and 30’s he competed in off-road desert races, including the Baja 250, 500 and 1000. Eventually, his proclivity for exploration led him to dual sport and adventure riding. Rob’s never-ending quest to discover what’s around the next bend has taken him on Adventures in Mexico, North Africa, Europe, and throughout the American West. As a moto journalist, he enjoys inspiring others to seek adventure across horizons both near and far.

Author: Rob Dabney
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