You will find that the MotoPump and Dynaplug products look similar because they are. The two are mechanically identical. In fact, the companies worked together to develop the pump. Dynaplug supplied engineering and manufacturing expertise while MotoPumps supplied extensive knowledge and experience in building motorcycle specific pumps. The two Mini Pro Inflators have the same feature set though the MotoPumps version also includes a five-year limited warranty. 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. Hitch carriers come in different classes, and you should choose one that matches the hitch class of your vehicle. Additionally, pay attention to the drawbar weight limits provided by your vehicle’s manufacturer. By far the most robust and sturdiest looking example in our test—the CyclePump—also delivered on the pumping power, coming in only five seconds behind the fastest time. The CyclePump’s five-year warranty is tied for the best here, but it all comes at a price. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and the pump’s heavy-duty nature and nice brass air fittings do inspire confidence. 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.

Adjustable attachment points are another important consideration. They allow you to customize the carrier’s configuration, enabling a secure fit for your specific motorcycle. This adjustable feature ensures that your bike won’t shift or sway during the journey, giving you peace of mind. Loading and unloading

A year ago I bought a Ducati Multistrada V4, an excellent motorcycle, I rode it a lot in Europe, but I think it will be difficult in Asia and I don’t want to leave it there and be at home without a motorcycle. I traveled many countries on different motorcycles, of course, my Ducati is more convenient for Europe, and in Asia I went to Royal Endfield and other 600-700 cc. I was sitting on a Honda 850, but I didn’t drive. I drove a BMW, worse than 1000 cc, but probably more convenient to repair, cheaper and easier to drive on bad roads.

This basic, no frills pump set the fastest inflate time of the test at just under six and a half minutes. However, it was also the second hottest requiring several minutes of cooling time before it could be handled comfortably. A carabineer attached to the top allows you to hang the pump conveniently from the bike. The Mini Compressor is also one of the smallest and least expensive pumps we tested. 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.

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. And ps. you are 100% right about manufacturers forgetting about ease of maintenance – it’s almost as if they make it hard so we have to take our bikes to their dealers!