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Simple, Tough, Mid-Sized Motorcycles | Your Picks
Simple, Tough, Mid-Sized Motorcycles | Your Picks
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Hi there I had a bmw f800gt it was nice but it had its folts now I have a honda vfr800x and every time I get on it it puts a big smile on my face
I love my 2011 KLR650. Comfortable, reliable and enough power for me.
That line you said about not buying the Bonneville sooner, because you didn't want to "downgrade" has really resonated with me. I'm going through the exact same thought process. I don't want sport bike ergo's anymore, and very taken with a 700v Transalp, for sale locally, but really hesitant at half the horsepower. Was there ever any regret? or does it really not matter? The CB500x/NX500 is very tempting also..
The rebel is the same 500 engine as the cb500x.
Cb500x and nx500 . Superb.
I have a bmw k75 that I absolutely love. Easy and fun to work on. Perfect amount of tech. Easy to mod. Perfect bike
Nx500 for just under 7 grand, or hornet 750 with double the power for just over 7 grand? You'd have to be very enamoured with the limited off road abilities of the NX to go that way.
Here in Scotland it would be a no-brainer given that there is virtually nowhere to go adv riding.
Freddy, my recently new Triumph Tiger Sport 660 has made me fall in love with motorcycling all over again.
one of the most interesting opposition guys to listen too, is Alex – very enjoyable discussion
I've had many bikes.. I mostly loved all of them, except for the (1994) Yamaha Virago 550, and the old boxer (1990?) BMW R100GS I had to walk those home way more than I'd care for. But the 2 I loved most so far were a Honda CBX550FII (1984) put 100k miles on it with no issues, and recently I sold the other one a 1992 Honda CBR900RR because I'm slowly getting to old for sports bikes, but I put over 400k km on it without any issues. I just get cramps if I have to fold myself up on a sports bike these days.. I bought a 2012 Honda NC700X.. And for me that one is still really new, but I already like it a lot…
My first ever bike was a 1973 Jawa 350 Two-stroke, It was trash, but I loved it nevertheless…
After many 30 years of riding , starting with a 1991 Suzuki RGV 250 with banana swing arm , then many 1000cc sports bikes , then 4 years ago I changed to a Royal Enfield interceptor, then a meteor 350 , I have now purchased a Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 883 , and oh wow it’s taken 30 years for me to get there , but this is my dream , Character, great torque, looks , charm , and I just cannot stop riding and photographing it , and talk about a head turner , I’m one very happy man. 😎😎😎
My Kawasaki z400 I have had it for 4 years now and love it, no reason to change it. I have been all over the country and I even sent you the pictures of our trip to France, that you showed on your channel. few weeks back. The Kawasaki just fits me and at 5ft 3 and 8 1/2 stone, I can flat foot it and it does not feel heavy. The engine even though it is only 47BHP is so sweet, engaging and fun to ride, I can go up rev counter and stay in the legal speed range (sort off). I tried the Z650 and the Z400 at the time and I preferred the Z400 engine.
I have made a few upgrades to my bike, I paid only £5000 for it brand new. I replaced the rear shock with an Ohlins one, as the standard one was not adjustable for my weight, had custom seat made for more comfort, ASV adjustable leavers, replaced the tyres. I did not make the changes straight away, I lived with the bike and did a over 2000 miles on it before, so I new that it was a keeper and what it was I needed to make it perfect for me.
I guess some people would not understand spending a lot of money on what is effectively an entry level bike, but when a bike feels right and you know you are going to keep it why not?
I have a 153HP Ducati streetfighter v2 and recently purchased a CFMOTO 450mt with 40ish HP. I rarely ride the Ducati now.😂
Kawasaki w650, Made from the patents Kawasaki bought from BSA! The carbed model before they fuel injected it with the w800… is pure characterful joy. Over engineered, its what Triumph copied with the Bonneville and took away the unique bevell gear drive 🙂
Totally agree. Always had higher horsepower bikes , right up to a zzr1100 with 160.
Always wanted a Bonneville but for a newer one was too much so got a similar style in the HD750 Street with 56 brake and I just love it.
Always working the gears to keep it in the power band and easily stay around the speed limit.
Have more fun at 65 mph than I ever did at 95.
One day a Bonneville but only when I have enough spare cash to keep the Street and get another bike to go with it.
A few years ago, my speedometer stopped working. I went to Kawasaki and they quoted me 300€ for an entire cluster. Went home, opened the cluster, spotted two burnt electronic components on the silicon board, bought new ones for 2€ and replaced them easily in under 20min using a cheap soldering iron. Everything still works perfectly to this day.
Mind you, this was my first bike and I never had soldered anything before in my life.
Freddie you have see new classic 350 colours ❤
Why would you take an nx500 when a nc750x is about the same price. Just asking, not throwing shade on the nx
Honda NX500 is shockingly like my Kawasaki Versys 300X all dressed. Cool.
Of all these bikes, I'd have a 390 Adventure. I have had a Mk2 390 Duke for four years. No problems, whatsoever. I wouldn't buy any Triumph. Heard too many bad things about them. Mind you, I wouldn't have a KTM 790/890, either due to the camshaft problems. I did have a 950 Adventure for 20,000 miles with no problem, though.
Hi Freddie, I am 71 years old and have been riding for 53 years. 4 years ago, I traded in my Indian Roadmaster for a 2020 Triumph Speed master. Now I know it’s not a mid size bike by European standards but by American standards it is. To go from a bike tha weighed just under 1000 lbs to one that weighs around 550 lbs was just liberating. It’s nibble and quick enough for me. I’ve enjoyed riding it like I haven’t enjoyed any bike since my 1972 Norton Commando. It’s quick and easy to maneuver in the curves and powerful enough for the Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts and yet it’s able to gobble up the miles on a long trip. I’ll probably be riding it until I’m too old to get my leg over the seat. Sorry for the length. Robyn
i tune in just to hear Freddy say horsepaaaAAAaaa
CB500 ( Japanese) 2001 bullet proof reliability.. Having owned one for the past 5yrs I cannot fault this bike when it comes to value for money and reliability. Cost me £900 and runs like a sewing machine. Wind it on and it actually comes to life. The other thing is it gets ignored for the most part and isn’t attractive to thieves. I’ve used it for commuting into London all year round and for weekend trips. I love it ❤ I have other bikes I wouldn’t leave unattended.
Freddie. You mention Rally Raid wheels. £102. A little misleading. They were my wheels and I managed eventually to sell them for £600 still a bargain (less than half price) but I would never have sold them for less, and only let them go at that price as I’m trying to declutter prior to house move. Incidentally my Honda CB500X was an absolutely brilliant bike, I changed it for a Transalp 750. Keep up the great work with your channel. 👍😎🏍️
Hello from Greece and my HD Heritage Softail Springer. Before 20 years went for the Harley and never look back. Greetings…
There isn't a perfect Bike, but having in account the exorbitant prices from BMW and and Triumph, the best value for money is the Afica Twin 1100, this of course until the Chinese completely overtake the market like they are doing on cars.
Agreed with the final commenter. To drag myself out of bed at 6am to commute in the cold or wet, my bike had better be exciting. A 125cc I had didn't get used much as it was simply too boring (Honda…) whereas I itch to use my Tracer 9 or Bmw F900 R every day. Life is short, get a fast and exciting bike!
Freddie with rebated to the Triumph clock issue, I recently purchased a Tiger sport 660 from Bridge Motorcycles Exeter. As long as I have them do my servicing, they give their own lifetime warranty on the bike. It's a great selling point and a great bike.
Triumph Tiger Sport660 , I downsized from an Africa Twin 1100 much lighter to move around and just as quick and lots of fun.
Hi Freedie, I've just got my full bike license and I'm still searching for a new bike. I definitely prefer the classic look and have fantasies of a Bonneville or maybe an old Harley Sportster(the LNSPLTBLVD builds keep drawing me in). I can afford these but would prefer something around the £2k mark. At the salvage auctions you showed I've found a street twin(catN) literally down the road from me but will require some restoration/money, I think that would be a fun project I'm no mechanic but I like to get stuck in. FB marketplace has a couple of 411 Himalayans around that price which is also drawing me in, I just cant make up my mind.
I have 2023 Thruxton RS, which is the best of both worlds, enough horse power, over 100 BHP, and the looks of a retro bike.
Bought a GoldStar back in March 23 and paid £6800 for it, the exact model new is now £4999 and in part exchange a Honda dealer has just offered me £2600 with 675 miles on the clock. Thanks a lot BSA you really know how to look after your customers.
A Vstrom 650 is my choice. It does everything well. Really comfortable, surprisingly quick, very economical, cheap to service and insure. And with the ability, go anywhere!
I know it’s a heavy weight but shout out for the R1150GS here.
So easy to work on, even the ‘nightmare’ clutch it just takes a while.
After decades of riding and owning over 70 motorcycles from sportsbikes to classics and cruisers I seem to have ended up with an 07 plate Triumph scrambler 900. I have had this bike for 6 years and cant bear to sell it and move on as I just love it so much. It has an arrow after market exhaust system and fat knobbly tyres and it just feels and sounds and looks so good. ( to me anyway😂)
This is a great idea for a regular show. I’m really enjoying this.
Bang for the buck, I think a 2015+ v-strom 650 xt adv is a great bike (with the spoked tubeless wheels), and used with three alu bags they're surprisingly inexpensive.
Having ridden the WR800 I must warn you all – DON'T BUY IT!
They shake like a cement mixer – I haven't ridden such an uncomfortable bike since the 1960's ! Half an hour at 60 MPH and up, your teeth will be rattling and you will be desperate to get off it and never want to ride it again.
Your tax is so cheap in the UK.
In Victoria, Australia motorcycle registration is $570 per year under 500cc and $753 per year over 500cc!
Tax and insurance for a big bike can be over $2000 per year easily.
The CB500X with Rally Raid parts is a very capable bike. A good friend of mine flew his bike from the UK to Canada to ride the Trans America Trail. The bike performed with aplomb. Large ADV bikes are superfluous to requirements, and are simply not needed for adventure touring.
Good morning folks , after riding for over 5 decades and owning and riding many bikes plus working in m,cycle shop my go to bike is a 2014 Honda CB500xa which i purchased for my wife as a surprise present nearly 9 years ago . Hmm she,s never ridden it bless her down to health issues so i,ve very happily taken it on. It,s got the full touring pack and was under 3 grand when i purchased it in 2018. This i hasten to add is a standard no frills bike but it ticks so many boxes It,s reliable, comfortable light, nimble, economical and lots of fun to ride especially with plod clamping down all over the country. My GSX1400 has mainly retired to the garage as a show queen and every now and again adrenaline buzz. Enjoy whatever you ride.
Afrwe 52 years and 40+ bikes from 1700ccs to 125ccs to this 70 year old man. I rode GoldWings- Valkyriess' BMWs' Hondas' Benelli' Suzukis'et. But today after replaced both hips and a few more surgeries_I now ride a 2016 Indian Scout 60.
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