Yes exactly the same bike. White DCT model. Frustrating getting the rear seat off just a few days old just out the showroom. Hopefully not snapping the expensive key especially not carrying a spare while on your. Saving this video see I can master to perfection.
@theloftybiker309026 минут бұрын
@@marcus577 I thought this problem had been sorted and only effected the very early 2022 bikes...the cable nipple isn't seated correctly and pops out...once the release bar is squashed around the nipple it does fix the problem. Although the seat can be tricky to get off is there is too much stuff placed under it in the cubby hole space beneath it......thanks for watching
@carolo2159-v9y3 күн бұрын
Do you think this bike can be proper for a 6ft height? Not too small?. I watched you are more than 6ft and feeling well but see this beauty worth for that height? Nice video 👌
@theloftybiker30903 күн бұрын
@@carolo2159-v9yyes I do its a wonderful bike, if you can stretch to the 900rs that's an absolutely mega bike.....thanks for watching
@ivanrushtonthelonewolfrides5 күн бұрын
Nice one mate. I’m on the action3 with wireless mic not sure I can charge the camera as the mic input is where you would charge it. I will have to do some research. DJI cameras are very good as you well know
@theloftybiker30905 күн бұрын
@@ivanrushtonthelonewolfrides action 3 & 4 are virtually identical, but this device doesn't work on the 3....the 5 is due very soon.....
@chrisbreeze64255 күн бұрын
I have the DJI osmo 4. What a camera brilliant
@theloftybiker30905 күн бұрын
@@chrisbreeze6425 yes Chrissy it's a bosta...thanks for sticking with me
@eprohoda5 күн бұрын
Theloftybiker- Thank you-fantastic vlog, catch you later.
@theloftybiker30905 күн бұрын
@@eprohoda thanks for watching
@sebastianuruena5 күн бұрын
Hi, does it show you how much gas you have in your tank?
@theloftybiker30905 күн бұрын
@@sebastianuruena nope...there is no fuel gauge on an r9t and never will be, whatever you fit or change.....thanks for watching
@sebastianuruena5 күн бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 thank u bud for the info.
@gheraselaurentiu76897 күн бұрын
Great review! Thank you! How much do you weight? I need to compare it with mine. I am 6.3 feet and 130 Kg. Do you thing I could fit on it? BR
@theloftybiker30907 күн бұрын
@@gheraselaurentiu7689 I'm 6'5" and 16 stone.....its all about knees and wrists riding sportier bikes...thanks for watching
@dalehorton53099 күн бұрын
Hi Lofty. Do you think the lowered chassis effects the ergo's at all ?. Great review. All the best.
@theloftybiker30909 күн бұрын
@@dalehorton5309 this is an oem conversion and the bike feels just the same as the standard frame. I'm not a fan of dog bones and dropping the forks. Bmw have been doing this to the GS for years. People out there are buying second hand and riding factory lowered totally unaware 😉 thanks for watching
@dannyone15659 күн бұрын
I just brought a brand new 2024 SHi 125cc I was involved in a motorcycle accident 15/07/2024 on my 2023 Forza 125 sadly it was a complete right off all the front was totally broken. So I am still waiting to take my first ride it’s done 1 mile so far. It got delivered to my home last week. Great video thank you 🙏
@theloftybiker30909 күн бұрын
@@dannyone1565 get well soon and build your confidence slowly. Maybe take some riding tuition......thanks for watching
@andylewis2109 күн бұрын
Better without background music
@theloftybiker30909 күн бұрын
@@andylewis210 yes, you are probably correct...just experimenting 😉😆😅
@jfro58679 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the review. Just bought one and added extras that I wanted. I prefer Honda doing this so I don’t pay for stuff I don’t want.
@theloftybiker30909 күн бұрын
@@jfro5867 ace stuff, enjoy your purchase 😉
@jtwardley12 күн бұрын
Great review cracking bike all the best
@theloftybiker309012 күн бұрын
@@jtwardley you're welcome, thanks for watching
@douglasradowick50814 күн бұрын
The CMX 1100 has a smaller fuel tank(2.5 gallons) than it's 500ccrebel stablemate (3 gallons). Not impressed with it at all.🥺🙄
@theloftybiker309013 күн бұрын
Rebel 500 is 11.2 ltrs and the Rebel 1100 is 13.6....so no the CMX1100 has 2.4ltrs mor than the Rebel 500.....thanks for watching
@ThiHambrook18 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@theloftybiker309018 күн бұрын
@@ThiHambrook you are welcome, thanks for watching
@iancraig607018 күн бұрын
Untill bike and car dealerships learn that service costs and customer services are a priority,they will continue to lose business. Profits over customer service is not the way to do business.
@theloftybiker309018 күн бұрын
@@iancraig6070 I agree, especially Triumph charging BMW/Ducati service charges for bikes made in Thailand?....thanks for watching
@daveh56019 күн бұрын
Nice review Mr Lofty, it is a brilliant bike and overall really happy with mine. Just got back from touring Scotland on it with an average 51mpg. 🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️
@theloftybiker309019 күн бұрын
@@daveh560 thanks for watching
@drdoolittle572419 күн бұрын
Nothing like listening to a man in love!!! Where was the creek Lofty, be careful of French pirates hey!!
@theloftybiker309019 күн бұрын
@@drdoolittle5724 in my mind there is only one Rocket 3 and it was made by BSA....but this new Triumph version is sublime....ultimate power and torque...a very good effort 😉 let's not forget the X73 Hurrican, now that was beautiful....
@vacoasrebel672919 күн бұрын
Worst bike customer experience ever at a Triumph Dealership. I'll never go back! Treating customers as mugs is not the way!
@theloftybiker309019 күн бұрын
@@vacoasrebel6729 name and shame.....don't forget, it's not always the dealership. The staff play a huge part😉....saying that I'm not a fan of plc car dealerships running bike shops....bike people know bikes
@vacoasrebel672919 күн бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 South Coast near Worthing. + Staff more interested in chatting amongst themselves.
@vacoasrebel672919 күн бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 South coast Triumph Dealership near Worthing. Got ignored there once, went back a second time when I had more time. Staff more interested in chatting amongst themselves and their own social life. When I managed to get a sales guy to pay attention he told me that the new bike on display had a manufacturing fault that they'd been awaiting a fix for some time and weren't expecting a fix for another week or two😂😂 What kind of fools display a new bike and then tell the customer's it has faults and they can't put it on the road😢😂 Then it got worse and I walked out!
@theloftybiker309019 күн бұрын
@@vacoasrebel6729 wankers......not to worry the Chinese are coming..CF moto have announced a 675 triple this week.....exciting times . The big boys need to watch their backs😉
@vacoasrebel672919 күн бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 I won't buy Chinese tat if there's an alternative! They stitched the world up with COVID and are causing chaos with Cyber security and buying Chinese crap is funding their communism state.
@melvin_eats20 күн бұрын
You're tall!!
@theloftybiker309020 күн бұрын
@@melvin_eats no, my dad was tall. I'm only 6'5".....thank for watching
@douglasradowick50821 күн бұрын
Hey TLB, I think the Eliminator is a handsome bike! That "baloney tube" of an exhaust pipe must be replaced immediately! Here, in America, we can get the ike in white, bright orange/gloss black & a mat grey. It's a great choice for a first bike!🏍️👍😎. Doug
@theloftybiker309020 күн бұрын
@@douglasradowick508 hiya Doug.....thanks for watching ..I did say the silencer was a cannon launcher
@mickleblade21 күн бұрын
I was disappointed by my Transalp test ride a week or so back, rock hard seat, and the missus hated the pillion position. Great engine and sound tho. I'm very interested in having a ride on this Vstrom.
@TheBioniXman21 күн бұрын
ia a pig????????
@theloftybiker309021 күн бұрын
Hiya It's an English term ''ugly as a Pig''......Although it is growing on me the more I seeof it......thanks for watching
@chrisx119722 күн бұрын
Great review, I would like to get the CB650R. Thanks
@theloftybiker309022 күн бұрын
@@chrisx1197 go get one...thanks for watching
@cpuuk22 күн бұрын
KTM: Don't believe what you read, any business that says "slow down in sales", then "lay-offs", then "moving production to arse-end-nowhere-for-cheap-labour" is lying. They were already planning to move it, the rest was just the excuse. This is the quiet deal they've been arranging CFMoto. My 1290sas has 21K on the clock, starts first time every time, never given me a days concern... of course if I owned the Chinese made 690\790 engine I might be twitching. Thank you BMW for the GSA, my KTM is no longer the ugliest bike in ADV.
@theloftybiker309022 күн бұрын
@@cpuuk could be right on that point cheap Chinese labour....sorry the LTM is still the ugly one 😉😆😅🤣🤣😂 thanks for watching
@clay2pot22 күн бұрын
£1.38 in Helston!
@theloftybiker309022 күн бұрын
@@clay2pot great news John, I'll be that way today...I'm riding the 2024 S1000XR later...
@theloftybiker309022 күн бұрын
@@clay2pot got to ask....how did Joh Mee become clay2pot?...shotguns?
@TheWuseln23 күн бұрын
Re. GSA: a couple of weeks ago while being in Italy I had the pleasure of visiting MV Agusta and saw the Superveloce 1000 for the first time in the flesh. A beauty, a work of art, pure emotions. Coming back to the GSA: on first sight it's ugly, no smooth lines, all edges and angles. But, the GSA is intended to be utilitarian like a Landrover, an Unimog or a tank. As someone who sees a certain, special beauty in e.g. warships, tanks and military aircraft I have to admit that the GSA does have a certain appeal. I will love the Superveloce and appreciate her design, her beautyness and her presence; the GSA I will use.
@theloftybiker309022 күн бұрын
@@TheWuseln good answer...you have summed it up well...I too think the MV is a work of art, but the price.......
@DimirGarage23 күн бұрын
Appreciate both the knowledge and insight sir. Always a pleasure to hear your thoughts.
@theloftybiker309023 күн бұрын
@@DimirGarage thank you for watching
@zedcharlie23 күн бұрын
I reckon they know what they are doing. I.m already getting used to it. Its so different and that will go down well with people who want to be noticed on top of range bike. Its like the ford sierra. Was so different and strange but very quickly they were accepted. I won.t be buying one but i predict they will quickly sell fast. 🤔
@theloftybiker309023 күн бұрын
@@zedcharlie they will be arriving in around 6/7 weeks and everyone will get to see them in the flesh...I'll get to ride one then, hopefully the auto one. I do think they will be amazing to ride...but......🤢🤮 ...thanks for watching
@jsagazio23 күн бұрын
Greetings from Pennsylvania. I recently purchased a 2024 BMW R1250 RS in triple white. When I first got it I tried all the riding modes but now I just keep the bike in the road mode. Cracking good video mate, I enjoyed listening to your review.
@theloftybiker309023 күн бұрын
@@jsagazio thank you........the suspension is more easy going in road mode....the 1250 is a wonderful engine
@trifieldnorbsa771723 күн бұрын
It's different aye it!
@theloftybiker309023 күн бұрын
@@trifieldnorbsa7717 one thing about BMW and Honda, they really do go their own way.....often not reacting to what bikers want....thanks for watching
@DCHRAY1223 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review mate, I'm still a ways off from saving for one but I know I will enjoy it when I get it, and your video only helps to reaffirm it
@theloftybiker309023 күн бұрын
@@DCHRAY12 thanks for watching
@stevenyates673224 күн бұрын
Love bike, hate matt black paintwork don't think I could live with it
@theloftybiker309024 күн бұрын
@@stevenyates6732 me too...lol...its a trend that has lasted far too long....thanks for watching
@Bertybeansprout24 күн бұрын
Difficult call for me. I was impressed with how much fun you had. Looks wise Royal Enfield retro look works for me, but they are proper heavy, same as my 1250 bandit give or take without the go. Don't like the USB port. Jury is out for now.
@theloftybiker309024 күн бұрын
@@Bertybeansprout not a Cruiser fan, but this engine is just fantastic...not sure if it is used in other platforms. It is a far more tractable than the 452cc engine.....I really liked it....thanks for watching
@CapelAdcenturer24 күн бұрын
I didn't catch which bike he's reviewing, did he mention it?
@theloftybiker309021 күн бұрын
Don't really understand what you are saying, but thanks for watching
@rajeevwx24 күн бұрын
How is it on the bumpy roads sir? Can I ride it to the rural mountains?
@theloftybiker309024 күн бұрын
@@rajeevwx budget bike with simple suspension....take it slow, it will go any where....ride it like a KTM 450exec and you will struggle....thanks for watching
@franktreadwell344225 күн бұрын
Is it called the Eliminator because they Eliminated the front mudguard?
@theloftybiker309025 күн бұрын
@@franktreadwell3442 probably Frank....more likely to reference taking on the Rebel.....thanks for watching
@brettcloud85502 күн бұрын
Eliminator referencing their old 80s era eliminator line which was a drag bike
@JimAli383125 күн бұрын
Great review. I bought one a month ago. Usb was moved to the exact place you said within an hour of owning. Lmao
@theloftybiker309025 күн бұрын
@@JimAli3831 well done Jim....who ever signed off that position should have gone to spec saves.....thanks for watching
@markwoodman12226 күн бұрын
I've had mine for around 3 months now and still find it so much fun. Tried various other 500's from Honda and Kawasaki but this one fitted me down to the ground (I'm only 5'6" so literally 😂). Good review again Lofty.
@theloftybiker309026 күн бұрын
@@markwoodman122 thank you, I had a ball riding it....
@i_druth26 күн бұрын
A good review on the thou this. Have a 2016 Versys GT which I've been riding on since April and love it so far, must say I am a bit jelly of bigger bikes having more tech than the smaller ones xD though a heavy beast that compared to the 650 and though it isn't far off in difference, its about the same in weight as the R1200 RT just a few KG lighter I think.
@theloftybiker309026 күн бұрын
A great bike...thanks for watching
@martinslater38126 күн бұрын
Don't take yours to Bowker Motorrad in Preston, they couldn't fix anything and then blame you !
@theloftybiker309026 күн бұрын
@@martinslater381 it's not all about the dealership, it's often the staff....very few real mechanics left out there....shame really
@jasonhewer917827 күн бұрын
I am 6’6 and considering getting one of these for everyday travel in Thailand and maybe a little touring before getting a bigger bike. Would it be big enough for me or are my legs going to be folded under my chin?
@theloftybiker309027 күн бұрын
@@jasonhewer9178 at 6'6" there are not many bikes where your knees will not be tucked in tight ....I can only suggest you try before you buy.....I struggled with the UK version with the silyl connectivity box under the left switch gear...I belive the international version can be had without....its a must not to have it......thanks for watching...paszyour test and get a vee stron 1050 DE...loads of leg room
@BayawKhem28 күн бұрын
Why do i hear Drippy from Ni no Kuni game lol
@theloftybiker309028 күн бұрын
@@BayawKhem sorry that one is lost on me, I'm an ode un 😅🤣
@BayawKhem27 күн бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 i only mean i love your accent the same as the honda super cub! Ride safe, Sir!
@theloftybiker309027 күн бұрын
@@BayawKhem Thank you, I certainly will😏
@martineres594028 күн бұрын
Kámo grau je nejlepší
@theloftybiker309028 күн бұрын
@@martineres5940 ??????..
@socairnone555029 күн бұрын
I do like lofty's reviews they are very informative I would like his opinion on what this and most of the the other bikes he reviews are like on longer say around 30 mile runs on motorways and what they woul dbe like to ride if you were to venture over a 70 a bit has the bike got anything left if you are stretching 70. Don't forget you are doing about 70 when your speedo says 75. I'd love to know what else he has in that back pack he always seems to wear, apart from the tripod.
@theloftybiker309029 күн бұрын
@@socairnone5550 we don't actually have a motorway in Cornwall, only the A30 and A39 which are dual carriageways. These 2 roads are heavily Policed and so is KZbin!....most of the new bikes released lately have been small upto 800cc, not many with a screen either. None really high speed motorway Cruisers........(sorry I really do dislike motorways and go out of my way to avoid them😉) As for my Kriega back pack...cameras, mics, batteries, mounts and tripod.....thanks for watching
@socairnone555028 күн бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 Thanks for your reply I appreciate it. I had already looked at the map and did know about your lack of local motorways. Im no lover of using them either. But sometimes have to. I was referrring to reviewers in general not covering motorway performance. Most dealers it seems seldom allow enough test ride time for most people on test rides to get in some time and distance on motoways and it woul dbe nice to get an exoerienced reviewers input on this. keep up the reviews I think they are great.
@theloftybiker309028 күн бұрын
@@socairnone5550 I actually got to ride a big bike yesterday...the 2.5cc Rocket 3r 😉 I do still have my arms, they are just a little longer .....😅 ....keep on watching 👍
@brontoab129 күн бұрын
Are adventure bikes super popular in Europe? So many of the adventure bike reviews come out of Europe.
@theloftybiker309029 күн бұрын
@@brontoab1 after 125cc bikes the Adventure style is now probably the biggest seller within Europe. Leading the pack is the mighty GS....thanks for watching
@robtempest890029 күн бұрын
Do you really have to stop to change modes? Seems a pain to have to stop to change when you just want to get on with riding. Also not sure you said what the economy was like when you were riding. It sounds great when you have a full battery, but I wonder what it's like when it's flat and the engine has to charge it back up again at the same time of powering the bike.
@theloftybiker309029 күн бұрын
@@robtempest8900 pmsl, give me a break....I'm a 64 year old luddite, I thought I did well....I believe its possible, but I always do a cold ride....First impressions only....if I had one long term I would cover every base....thanks for watching
@robtempest890029 күн бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 😂 no worries I'm not far off myself. Fair enough, it's an interesting bike though. At first the idea of a hybrid bike sounded horrendous to me, but it actually looks a good little commuter.
@Roy-cm1bh29 күн бұрын
I had a good look at his at the Kawasaki dealer when I was upselling myself from a Z900 then an H2, then a widely electric 125 equivelant caught my eye, very tidy little bike and the fella told me about the hybrid but didn’t have one to show. Glad I watched this vid. I was thinking, do I or don’t go and put my name down for a test ride when the demo arrives, seeing we are being press ganged into EV’s left right and centre. I opted not to as got a few years left of petrol left, I’d rather contribute to the minuscule amount of less than 0.8% of the worlds pollution (naughty me). Nice review, the reverse mode is great, a life saver for me with my little weak legs. I’ll wait a while, got enough bikes for now as I always say, I’m sure they’ll bring out more advance ones in a few years with all the bells and whistles like the E-Clutch Honda brought out, that was a cracking pair of bikes I had a go on in the CB and CBR except as you mentioned, stopping you you’d to kick it back to 1st. It seems like the bikes will be easier and easier to ride and basically have a twist and go for a lot of money.
@theloftybiker309029 күн бұрын
@@Roy-cm1bh very much so....the Kwack 900rs is one of my favourite bikes....thanks for watching
@fredmercury131429 күн бұрын
68hp... _and how much does it weigh?_ *227kg?!* The 1985 GSXR750 was 179kg, and put out 76hp. The 2011 GSXR750 was 190kg, and put out 150hp. We're going backwards.
@CraigSmith56829 күн бұрын
I would prefer this over the DE model, but the matte paint is a no for me. Here in the U.S. the DE is $1000 more, but my local dealer has one marked down and I can get it for $1000 less than this model. I can get aftermarket cruise for $300.
@theloftybiker309029 күн бұрын
@@CraigSmith568 prices do vary from country to country....the DE has better suspension, but is very tall....thanks for watching
@AFJDM29 күн бұрын
I think this tech with the 650cc engine in a Versys and a Ninja sports-tourer would make a very compelling package. This tech only makes sense in zero emissions zones and in touring applications for those that want a bit more power than an NC750 but more efficient than a Tracer. I feel like the market exists for this tech, but it needs to be tried in more applications before its market niche becomes solidified.
@theloftybiker309029 күн бұрын
@@AFJDM I agree totally, why a sporty style bike ???????