So there I was, waltzing into the adventure scene with all the flair of a late bloomer hitting the big 4-0, kids finally off doing their own thing. The budget at home caught wind of my newfound freedom and nodded, whispering, “Time to live a little!” But, of course, there was a catch — convincing the Chief Financial Officer, AKA wifey, Sonia. Enter the epic battle of budget negotiations, where a dynamic duo of mates became my trusty allies in championing the adventure cause.
Fast-forward a couple of weeks to the boys and their grand plan to conquer Lake Mungo National Park. Armed with a sat phone for maximum drama, they timed their call to perfection — right in the midst of dinner prep, with Sonia and I in the kitchen. With my best puppy eyes and a speakerphone in play, they painted a vivid picture of the most epic time ever, making it clear I was missing out on life-changing adventures. BOOM! Two weeks later, a 2007 KTM 640 Adventure with gleaming hard aluminium panniers took pride of place in my garage.
THE WHEEL DEAL
Now, let’s talk wheels. Enter the KTM 640 Adventure: the Austrian brand’s best-ever shot at a purpose-built ADV thumper. I was smitten. With a bulletproof engine, cosy comfort, an air filter intake higher than Snoop Dogg’s ambitions and a fuel range that screamed
