You can find out for us about what many riders say aboit how cfmoto has got it with the weight: it may be 195kgs wet, but it FEELS like the 175kgs.

I do not need a bike to race rallies, so the Kove does not interest me, but the PR7 is my next bike. Great video, thank you!

Nice early review Johannes, interesting. We experienced the rear brake pedal issue as well on the 4 day test ride this summer as well. It got as bad that we had remove the rear wheel and motion the caliper pistons as well. We tried to adjust the the pedal travel, but there wasn't enough adjustability. But after the caliper motion it got function as new again. Good to know aboutvthe radiator as well, the 690 had the same issue as well with a very exposed radiator and as well a cooling fan that famaged the radiator (could be fixed with distance washers). Happy Trails man. What endurobrace did You do?

This wholesale rebuilding of a new bike to make it adequate is ridiculous. It is a fault, if not an outright scam by the manufacturer, to not build the bike the customer wants. But, really they will only refine a bike to the point where the buyer will decide to purchase it. So, if the bike we want has to be purchased piecemeal online it's because we settle for less at the dealership!!!

Hi Johannes, thanks for the video. I have a BMW 1150 GSA. It´s a bit narrow behind the cockpit. Do you think the Brodit holder on a RAM Mount would hold the construction? Between the RAM Mount ball on the cockpit and on the Brodit holder would be a a RAM Mount connection arm in order to get a bit distance from the windshield.

What was your total cost (tablet + mount + other)? I see the carpe-iter is doing a cockpit bundle now for €774

bruh...what's with the robe?

Johannes, can you tell me if your Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 is a 7" or 8" display? Thanks.

Great video !

Just lookin forward to the kove800 rally commin to Uk. Tusan Takk.🙏🙏👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🏍️🏍️

been using the tech 3 and cannot get them to break in at all. Have issues changing gear and just cannot get the comfort in any way. Thought about trying the tech 7s maybe they are better

Thanks! Looking at this bike here in the States and really appreciate these perspectives. I must admit that I'm surprised by the exhaust interference with the swing arm and the brake pedal? Also, was that 2 point bash plate stock? Cheers from the mountains and canyons of Utah!

I have the same jacket! And I plan to get AJP aswell. :D

yes, light is always better, unless you are just going on fast paved or flat dirt roads.

I was exited, couse its really good looking, but then I saw... weight. I will just stick with my CB500X for a while.

Just happened tonight! 10-20-24 had to push bike 4.5 miles

Got same problem. Currently selling crf 300L cuz it is not enough cc to load it with stuff and ride out on the pavement. I knew T7 is too heavy also so what I am thinking about is Aprilia Tuareg 660 but turns out 2023 has some flaws, waiting to see is it fixed on 2024 model. And another bike that I am thinkig of is KOVE 450..but also have to wait and see how reliable it is

Just finished a 700km ride on my 2014 BMW 800 adventure on stock seat, made the last half of ride miserable so I’ve been researching Seat Concepts. Overall very positive but I would suggest calling them to discuss options. Ie get the foam and cover kit from them, or you can ship them your stock seat pan and they will do it. I think there are different foam and cover options too. Realize this can get costly but when you consider what the bike costs it’s well worth it to have a comfortable ride. Safe riding!

Hei! 🙂 It's funny I decided to subscribe to your channel on the least offroad oriented video you may have published. I should say I recognize myself more in that photogram where you find the barrier that prevents you to continue on a trail.....but I hope this video of yours reconcile me with the beautiful roads we have in Norway and I will try to be a bit less angry to the local restrictions to offroad motorcycling. Congrats to your 'kult' channel from a Stavanger utlending. Ciao. P.S. Would you ever consider to mention where in Norway are the best trails we are allowed to ride without fear of breaking the laws or being chased by angry farmers?

what is the map program we see on the tablet screen in the video?

If you had a lot of money and could afford any bike. Sure you'd look at other options. But value for money the CF450 Mt can't be beaten. Unkess you prefer a thumper like the Enfield.

Hi Johannes. Thanks for great video. I'm going to make the same configuration as you did after watching. Can you please help me to describe what you used to mount the Brodit holder to the 12mm crossbar, and how you connected the USB cable into the bike ?

Absolute rubbish. This bike has no competition on the market....

HI, I recently purchased a t7 euro4, I have enjoyed your videos about the t7, they have been very useful, thank you for sharing. I bought an HP Corse like yours, which I installed yesterday, I removed one of the bolts from the shock absorber links to see if the swingarm wasn't hitting the exhaust pipe? the rear wheel is +/- 10 cm away from touching the fender, and the brake support touches the middle exhaust pipe, haven't you had any problems with your exhaust? I don't want to ride the bike without making sure I don't damage anything. Thanks

it depends of the use. kove for fast paths...like dakar, sand...

hey man do you still have your 350?

Have you ever thought about putting that pole bag in the middle of the mattress, just noticed the hole there and it looked about the right size. Liked the ideas thanks

Get a 690. None of that nonsense

Thank you 😊

People get overly worried about top heavy. Best manoeuvring aircraft were never stable and you will find that the T7 outperforms the Aprilia and the Transalp in the corners because of its instability.

Wow! Thank you thank you thank you! I am so thankful for your video on this product! I was just about to buy a center stand. Thank god the stand I wanted was out of stock! I used you link to purchase the endurostar stand. !

Bought a used OEM seat off ebay for $100 and did my own mods.

Think the interesting thing is what new owners are saying - that despite its 190+ kg weight it’s the way it carries this weight that is surprisingly good. Some have said the difference is very noticeable between the MT and all the bigger capacity middleweight ADVs. To hear Tuareg owners saying this really surprised me, as on paper there is only around 15 - 20kg difference or is it? Think the reality is even the just 200kg + middleweights ADVs are considerably heavier than the manufacturers tell you they are. 20 - 30kgs + plus is a very noticeable figure between any bike no mater what it’s purpose.

First you say that the T7 is barely better on road, then say it is way better... which is it?

Can anyone give us the measurement of seat to pegs distance? I’m 1m98 tall and I’m worried to be too cramped on this bike…

You did a damn good job talking about these two bikes I own a 701 in Australia amazing machine but got dusted because previous owner wasn’t oiling the filter properly with the spray on Motorex oil that does not soak the filter enough. We are so lucky to have the amount of tracks on the east coast of Australia one of the best places in the world for anything off road and the 701 is truly at home here I got her fixed up and she’s an amazing machine I can’t see parting with ever!!!!

So while I genuinely like your videos I do wonder why you are comparing these two bikes and show riding the PR7? Maybe I missed something??

Lavada Manors

this how hard it must be for regular-sized people to ride those T7's in your group!! :) Compared to them you are pretty dang big and strong and should have an easier time of it comparatively?

Check out the Stegra app for navigation. I haven't used it myself but I talked to the guys behind the app and they are genuine riders who understand what we need in a navigation app!

Here in the US market, which is likely the biggest ADV bike market in the world, I believe it comes down to simply name brand recognition and nothing more. Buyers in the US are not familiar with the Aprilia brand. Those that are familiar with Aprilia (sport bike owners) are not interested in ADV bikes. I own a 2023 Tuareg with over 5k miles. I previously owned a BMW GS and find the Tuareg superior in every way. It checks all the blocks I wanted in an ADV bike, light, nimble, low center of gravity, extremely capable off road, tubless tires, excellent suspension, all the modern electronics incl. cruise control, and it handles like a dream on pavement even with my knobby Motoz tires. Aprilia made the ADV bike that no other manufacturer could make because they have no other ADV bikes within their own line up to rob sales from (think new Transalp & Africa Twin). They are not going to compete with themselves and loose sales on their flagship models. I have had no problems at all with the Tuareg. Most (if not all) of the issues I have seen on KZbin with the Tuareg are due to the rider and how the bike was used and not a problem with the Tuareg itself. Issues like kick stand spring retainer bolts breaking off on large rocks are easily and cheaply corrected. Upgrading the air filter for dusty roads....no problem. You will find small issues like this with any motorcycle, especially new models.

Ajp any day

Good stuff!

I love it, minus the stickers.

Moore Fields

Hello. May you tell us the samsung model?

Thank you very much for the informations. I have something to ask., Is it possible whit this system to connect two helmets, the pilot and the passenger? Can they talk? Thank you very much

Love Giant Loop gear. I run a few combinations depending on whether I'm camping or staying in accommodation. Short or long trip. Great Basin, Tillamook Dry Bag, Rogue, Fandango Tank Bag, Zig Zag Handle Bar Bag, Klamath Tail Pack

I'm pretty into Moto camping. I won't say minimalist at all, but definitely hate bulky stuff like that rolled up sleeping pad on my bike. I bought a relatively inexpensive air mattress that rolls up to the size of a coke can. Game changer.