Thank's

Partially because of this review I got the Vstrom here in sunny Indonesia. The dorito looking muffler (doesn't match adv style bike, but to each it's own) is positioned too close to the foot pegs, standing up, my heel always hits it. For my 75kg weight, the suspension is stiff. Rear at lowest preload is ok. I trimmed down fork spring pre load spacer for better/bit softer initial "dampening". To prevent bottoming out, I increased fork oil level. It helped. The rpm numbers are hard to read, I learned rpm indication based on position of the clock. There is not much in terms of nice fitting, quality racks and such. Most if not all come from India, bit crude. Still looking for a decent center stand. Rest of the bike is good.

the renthal hb made me happy mounted on the vstorm. as i see the mono shock is not link type. hope to hear some feedback of how the rear suspension behaves. great review though. ride safe

New to your channel today, and yes I subscribed. Landed here when I Googled Honda CTX 700 and your video popped up. I saw a CTX 700 for sale locally on Craigslist today and again, not knowing much about this bike, I Googled and viola, here we are. I read reviews of this bike several years ago when it came out (none NEAR as good as this one) and most were fairly luke-warm so I kinda pushed it out of my head. Now I have to rethink many of my misconceptions about what a modern standard is, because even if they call this a cruiser, it looks as practical as a standard from the 80s and 90s. Most cruisers are not. I liked your practical explanation of everything from engine design to braking distance. I've been riding street bikes since the early 80s, but haven't owned a bike for about 10 years. Decided recently for several reasons that it's time for another one. I thought I was looking for a standard, think z900 (like my GPz I bought new in 1981) and I'm comfortable with the slightly forward riding style of those bikes. Now I'm going to have to peruse your entire video collection to see what else I've been missing. This is one of the best bike reviews I've seen since starting my journey back to where it all began about a year ago. Really. Great. Review. Make more, please. Thank you.

Thank you for your in-depth, practical and well rounded review. I own the same bike. Same model, colour, everything, but in a 2023. After 6000 kms of riding, it has to be my favourite of anything I've ever ridden. The bike ticks SO many boxes. From having THAT motor, plus a reverse gear, , cruise control, the riding modes, safety features, beautiful styling to just the sheer capacity to eat miles, it can't be beaten, in my opinion. It has 10,000 km/12 month service intervals and a 5 year warranty, so ownership costs are very reasonable. Yes, I did research that prior to test riding. I am consistently getting 4.5l/100 kms, which is just over 52 MPG (U.S). I couldn't find anything similar that represented anything like the same value for money. I do not regret my decision one bit. Cheers

Thanks for your review, I'm going out to buy one.

The comparison against the Bonneville is apt and appropriate. The Bonneville is smoother on the highway due to its weight & wheelbase. (I owned a Thruxton "900"...I KNOW) In every other respect, the RE INTERCEPTOR wins! MUCH easier to park & maneuver, handy little touches that are very nice! Better gas mileage, cheaper accessories, cheaper replacement parts, bigger aftermarket, CHEAPER PURCHASE PRICE! Only people who are biased by the Triumph MADE IN THAILAND mystique(?) cannot see they are direct competitors. Power to weight ratio is close to the same. Maybe insurance is cheaper too, as displacement 25% smaller, and replacement cost is smaller.

I believe the R18 Classic is such a well balanced, designed bike with different riding modes, thst a beginner rider can handle it with care and grow into it. Since the center of gravity is low, this makes the bike maneuverable. I hope to test ride it one day! Beautiful classic looking bike as well!

Nice video , how much they worth there now ?

hi Steve. Great video! Could you perhaps make a video explaining the Jabiru line up and what you can and cannot do in an experimental aircraft like this? Very confused when seeing Jabiru LS,J,SP,LX, etc. Would be great if you could explain the difference. cheers

I got a 22 650 cfmoto I'm about to hit 3k I've been 120mph with bags on and I have gone on 6 hours road trips and alot short trips I never had a problem my only issue is that a can be alittle top heavy for me I'm only 130pounds so it's a big bike especially when the misses is on my back. It deff has some plastic noise it makes but honestly it doesn't bother me any. It's a fast bike but when I ride with my buddy with a cbr1000 I don't feel fast lol.

Very good review of these bikes. What a fantastic little motorcycle to compete with the Honda CRF 300 Rally and for about 2K less money. If these were available in the USA when i bought my CRF 300 Rally this is the bike I would have bought. The motor HP is about 1hp apart and the seat is more comfortable.

K1600 Adventure bike . . . Great Idea!!

What a fantastic review no over the top shouty commentary. You are a natural thanks very much best motorcycle review I have seen on youtube cheers from uk

25:00 the windscreen for me was problematic. Lots of buffeting. I removed it.

BMW engineers consider riders ergonomics, practicality, robustness and longevity along with style. Wrll done

Just stumbled across your review. I'm a new, and older, rider, and I have the S version (the naked version) as my first big bike. Everything you say is correct. The 'frunk' is so convenient, as I don't like the look of the S with a top box. It has red wheels and it puts a grin on my face every time I ride it. Who needs 200bhp?!

Based on your review I test road and purchased this exact bike from Moto Adelaide. Also met you today at the dealership.

Best bike for beginners. Even some experienced riders will like it. Cheap, easy to ride, simple, comfortable, enough performance for pretty much any riding condition. Got mine to have a bit taste of trail/fire track riding. I had zero experience riding off-road before. Jumped on the bike and straight on to some local gravel back roads without any problem. Several kilometres later, after I had a feel of the power delivery, brakes and handling through corners, I can comfortably stand up, move body around and just continue at normal pace. Bike is very forgiving, no nasty surprises in power, brakes or balance. Yes, that muffler is very annoying when standing up. Very good bike to learn riding and maintenance skills, since everything is easy to access.

I hear about this engine being Kawasaki but then hear and believe these are KTM

Great review...very comprehensive...wot a great exhaust sound too.. well done... keep up the good work..

I am going to guess the bike adjusts the mileage prediction based on the type of driving that has been done so far. So if it assumes you are going use 50km range through mixed driving and notices you are staying in the city with no appreciable wind resistance, it can start assuming this is the driving you will be doing for the rest of the day and bump up your range. Google maps kind of does this as soon as you start speeding on the interstate.

I own a first edition love it, quality bespoke motorcycle, I also owned a honda rune I'm now in my seventies and owned many bikes I know my bikes this BMW is one of the best I've owned and ridden .

Wow! Another worthy contender in the same price range for the G 310 GS, with a lot more power and features to offer. I've already got a beast with S1000RR for my love of the trackdays, but started looking forward to the dual sport that can do off-road well. Seems like the Suzuki V-STROM 250SX might be the one I settle into, gives me a little more left over in the back for the CFMoto 450 CLC. I love it that those bikes are all so well integrated with phones. Btw, I'm just across the ditch in Auckland.

Are you able to compare this to a BMW G 310 GS? Also, I've heard the 250SX has phone connectivity to assist with GPS navigation. This is one of the biggest reasons for me to look at this compared to the G 310 GS which has a little more power around the 100kmph to help with overtaking etc. but like you mentioned, still needs the drop down to 5th to get that push.

Hi Steve, I've contacted you a few months ago about the V-Strom 250 SX and am still on the fence about it. I recently had another look at it at a dealer and it struck me that the rear suspension feels rather stiff. What's your experience in this regard? The backroads I'm usually riding here are quite rough and bumpy and on my current bike I get some rather nasty jolts into my back occasionally. I weigh about 70 kg. Thanks, mate!

Great review and thanks for foing the maths for the UK moles etc. Please fo a review on the 450 MT. Thanks

Great review. Cheers from Brazil!

I have one of these in the UK, only thing I would complain about is fuel consumption avg 40mpg here, ok I don't ride it too gentle but not mad, I had a Suzuki sv1000s before this and that got better mpg, done 1250 miles so far and no problems, seems a little under powered until its had first service (bit weird) but now its a rocket for a 650, really cant complain about it at all, put some heated grips and hand guards on for the British weather. No other bike comes with a 4 year warranty in the UK that I'm aware of so this swung it for me, no brainer for the price, costs 4500 pounds which is silly low.

I just picked up a '96 Royal Star just a couple weeks ago! Didn't quite run, so I've got the carbs off to clean so I hope that'll get her up and going. I'll have to look for that airbox mod as well. Where is a good resource for info like that?

A great review! Where are you based?

Here in UK I currently I have a CB125R bike. Going for my Mod 2 test for full license in two weeks. I was looking at this bike and its smaller cusin the NC500. Is it true that this 750 is more economical in fuel consumption that the smaller engine bike NC500? 🤔

I've got a 2017 model, which is a little more simple. No LCD dash etc. I bought it for 2.5K and it only had 10,000kms. Essentially its a Kawasaki ER6N/Versys copy for the engine with a 6 speed gearbox and it does the job. Parts are easy enough to get in Australia, but only from CFMoto or AliExpress. Quality varies in terms of parts, some of the plastic is quite weathered and it's clear its not the same quality as a Japanese bike of the same era (or indeed 80s, 90s or 2010). There are basically no aftermarket parts in the local area or in the US. Some things like a centre stand can be had from Greece etc. Ultimately, its a pretty reasonable bike which I do not care if it slides down the road and its reasonably happy to take the abuse. I've had it for about 12 months and its likely I'll move it on soon. If you're looking for something to review, I'd like to see some more information on the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 (VN2000).

Now you've open tbe flood gates, 450 MT for your next new review. Just saying.

Great review Mate! Mine is a 2012; it is my second Wing (previously a 1500 when the kids were little! Now they're adults we could get another one!). Absolutely love the bike and echo your comments; one thing I would HIGHLY recommend to any 1800 owners is to get a set of Helibars for your Wing. The difference from the standard bars is like night and day. If you thought the bike was comfortable before the Helibars, you will be blown away afterwards (especially if you have a backrest)

I have the U.S version of this. Here it is called the 650 Adventura. In the U.S we do not get the crash bars but we do get Shad panniers as standard. So far I am very impressed with mine. I was fortunate enough to purchase mine for $4500 all included. It was a used bike with 3 miles on it.

Excellent review! 👏👏 🔥

How much did it cost you ?

Premium fuel? Mine seems to run exactly the same on 91

No fuel gauge though. That’s a big bummer

What a great review to be honest. This brand wasn’t even on our radar. It is now and bonus we are in SA thanks again for another great review👍

Well done. As you know the CFMoto 450MT is the hot new bike that that many are buying and reviewing, saying that, one of your experienced thorough intelligent reviews of the 450MT would add value to many. Cheers.

GREAT REVIEW, THE SMALLER 450 IS A CRACKING BIKE TO, THEY HAVE STRONG COMPANY RELATIONSHIP WITH KTM, LIKE YOU SAY WE WILL SEE A LOT MORE FROM THIS COMPANY, WHEN FUNDS ALLOW I PLAN TO BUY THE 450 AS REVIEWS OF THIS BIKE ARE FANTASTIC AND COMES WITH MANY EXTRAS AS STANDARD, RIDE SAFE.

To explain your range gain with the regen experiment, I've noticed my range will adjust itself to my driving style on the day. If I start the day with highway speed, it will drop quite quickly. Then going to 60mh/hr streets, the range can increase.

A lot of clutch slip at the beginning of the 0-100 test.

Excellent Video.... I toured with the same model bike 2015 Metalic Silver CTX700N early Fall 2023. A 3000+ mile tour in the USA lasting 15 days. The tour began Day One heading South in the rain on the Interstate cruising 70 - 80 mph for 140 miles. Then the weather cleared as I entered onto a 2-lane Hwy 55-60 MPH through most of Ohio, then camped. Day 2 onto Ohio (555) then West Virginia Hwy 50 and camped in the Dolly Sods Wilderness area. Day 3 WV Hwy {48}, to Virginia Shenandoah National Park (Skyline) and midway camped. The next day I connected to the Blue Ridge Parkway (Virginia/North Carolina) camping a few times in the Appalachian Mountain Range before reaching the Smoky Mountains in Cherokee North Carolina. While in the Smoky Mountains, I made base camp in Robbinsville North Carolina at a Motorcycle campground. During the next few days, I left all the gear at camp and rode the bike on the paved mountain twisty roads one being the "Tail of the Dragon". The bike was a blast to ride. I averaged about 60 MPG even on the Interstate, except going through the mountains where I averaged 50-55 MPG. The bike was smooth riding well beyond my expectations. The bike held up well in the wind (installed a windshield) and rain as I passed 18-wheeler Semi Trucks on the Interstate going 75+ MPH, so it seemed. Who says the CTX700N is not a tourer bike? lol.

Nice Review Mate! enjoyed it!

i love my 1992 red

Ive had harleys .got fed up making my mechanic rich. Swapped to a royal star 10 years ago . All ive done is service and a clutch change . Fantastic bikes ill never get of it .

Your review is the best I've come across, it was a pleasure watching it.