so you kept the stock seat? i feel its terrible and looking for a better seat,any sugsessions ?
@christophereugster3782Ай бұрын
The Nomad may ride but Holan doesn't ship, I ordered his luggage 100+ days ago and have received nothing from Holan Moto, they just take your money and send nothing...
@TheNomadRidesАй бұрын
sorry you have had this experience.... its contrary to my experience. i would suggest you contact them..they have someone on fb you can talk to. im not sure of the name...but check thier fb page.
@ronb1353Ай бұрын
How long did you have to wait for the Holan pannier racks and what was your experience with communication with them?
@TheNomadRidesАй бұрын
Hi Ronb...sorry for the late reply...i was travelling . I didnt have to wait long at all. but thier communication is not that great. My emails went unanswered, but once i took a chance and paid for the racks, it was shipped a week later or less. and the racks are good.
@ronb1353Ай бұрын
@@TheNomadRides Thanks! Did they ever give you a tracking number or did the racks just show up?
@TheNomadRidesАй бұрын
@@ronb1353 i was given a tracking number...its a good company..
@shajum.k8316Ай бұрын
Bro did you have a grey 1250 gs???
@NorthRaceOneАй бұрын
I have the world raid,.. The gytr kit is avaliable to buy seperate...but expect to max that credit card,,..😂😂 stunning machine!!
@TheNomadRidesАй бұрын
aah yes it is expensive....)
@SteveM-v8u2 ай бұрын
Just beautiful👌
@TheNomadRides2 ай бұрын
yes it is a beauty...:)
@thomasgelade28962 ай бұрын
The africa twin is lighter according to the honda website. This bike 246kg ready The AT 231... 🙂 DCT version is 244
@albertoracingb2 ай бұрын
Hola, que modelo son las sujeciones de las alforjas a la moto? Gracias
@TheNomadRidesАй бұрын
they are Holan racks - the straight ones . these are cheaper and good. the bags are Lone Rider. Thanks
@cosmozh3 ай бұрын
Creme de la Creme ❤❤❤
@syncrosimon3 ай бұрын
That is a beautiful bike😍
@TheNomadRides3 ай бұрын
yes it is. wish i could afford one...:)
@user-lx4hc3lp9d3 ай бұрын
Hey I am from India, F900 GSA is not yet launched in India but planning to buy once launched. just wanted to check, is F900 GSA and F850 GSA has the same upper crash guard mounts ?
@TheNomadRides3 ай бұрын
Hi Thanks for the message. Im not sure if it is the same mounts....but im going to the BMW dealer tommorrow here in Portugal.Ill see if I can find that out for you.....
@user-lx4hc3lp9d3 ай бұрын
@@TheNomadRides Thnaks
@filiperodrigues68353 ай бұрын
Please tell us your opinion about comfort and wind protection on long journeys Enjoy your trip!!
@TheNomadRides3 ай бұрын
I will be making a video today in fact ... on long distances and wind. Thanks Filipe...:)
@MichaSpocinski3 ай бұрын
Hey i believe the Polish company is called Holan not Nolan
@TheNomadRides3 ай бұрын
Ola Micha...Thank you my friend. Yes it is Holan. Ill correct it in the video.
@ShadabShadab-gq8ql4 ай бұрын
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@ivanmiletic76554 ай бұрын
There is 3p system made from shad and looking great. Made for f900gs. And adding to that new extendable panniers 38l. I will go with that system
@TheNomadRides4 ай бұрын
I havent seen it but yes that should be good, Shad is a good company....
@ivanmiletic76554 ай бұрын
Only negative side is that those lone rider beauties are not compatible with that system😢
@TheNomadRides4 ай бұрын
@@ivanmiletic7655 true... the lone rider bags are good.
@theosager80874 ай бұрын
I really like your two videos on this...I am in such a similar situation. I have a deposit on a 2024 Africa Twin base model, non-adventure sports model. I have never ridden an Africa Twin. Although I have extensive experience with many motorcycles, I have none with adventure bikes specifically. I've owned nearly 100 bikes from dual sports, dirt bikes, sport bikes, and crusiers. I finally realized adventure riding is what I've been looking for the whole time. After setting up my XR650L with Mosko bags and other adventure accessories, I realized I'm going to need a real adventure bike and the XR650L isn't going to cut it....especially for the highway. So.... here are the four adventure bikes I am going to choose from: Africa Twin, BMW F 900 GS, Tenere 700, and finally a 2024 CF450 MT Moto. Africa Twin most likely will arrive in May/June in the USA. Tenere 700 is already here---I test road it and like it but not sure it will be ideal for highway use for longer trips (1,000 + miles) Yes, I know it can do that but can the Africa Twin do it better? Probably. The F900 won't arrive to the US until JUL--- Doubt I'll sit around and wait for it to arrive and possibly lose dibs on the Africa Twin I have a deposit on. The last bike, CF450 Motto (Ibex). Check it out! Yeah, made in China. But after much research, new owners love this bike! It looks exceptionally capable off-road.....but doesn't arrive until August. So, since I obviously can't buy all four (If I could I would), I think I most likely will choose the Africa Twin, and the CF450 Moto. If the Africa Twin doesn't work out, my next priority would be the BMW F900. I have seen some amazing you tube reviews on the F 900 and it is truly a phenomenal bike. But, for my purposes, not sure how it would perform for longer highway rides at 1,000 miles plus.
@theosager80874 ай бұрын
I have no idea why part of my comments are lined through?
@TheNomadRides4 ай бұрын
Hi Theo..Thank you so much for liking my videos. My F900 is ready at the dealership, bags and all. I get delivery either sat the 4th or wed the 8th. Depends on weather..lol. Its supposed to rain hard on sat here. I can then tell you a lot more about the F900. CF moto is a popular bike in Europe and in Portugal. Ill actually do some more research on it and try to make a video on it. CF has a good name here so I would not worry its chinese made ,,,most bikes are these days. I wouldnt be surprised if a good chunk of the AT or the F900 is Chinese made also. You have good experience riding various bikes, the best thing is as you already know is to test ride them. Good luck...)
@zigpozema99554 ай бұрын
You decided to go with BMW. Just it say BMW😂😂😂
@fjeewani4 ай бұрын
I bought tiger 900 RP a month ago
@TheNomadRides4 ай бұрын
Thats an excellent bike...I used to own it in the US till 2022. Rode it all the way from border of Mexico to border of Canada on the Coastal Highway.
@OFFroadOFFcourse4 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your new adventure companion! I am 100% sure you will put it to good use 😅
@TheNomadRides4 ай бұрын
Ola Diogo...im going to ride it to you my friend and take some lessons....
@user-pg1ud3cs4j4 ай бұрын
Hi, both great bikes, I hear the 2024 triumph engine has been. Smoothed out to reduce vibration . I went from a gs to a 2024 gsa , I gotta say I’m blown away how good it handles it’s so easy to ride , dare I say easier than my 23 GS. I do think that as my years roll by I’ll feel similar thoughts to you and find the GSA & GS (1250s) to heavy but not as I approach 60 @ 180cm & 92 kgs I can still move them both around no problem . Maybe in another 5 or so years I’ll look at lower seat and lower bike weights . Thinking tiger 900, Honda transalp . I reckon to keep biking I’ll eventually end up on a bmw / Honda 750cc step through scooter . They’ve come along way and really look fun on the twisty’s . Ride safe 🤛👍
@TheNomadRides4 ай бұрын
Thank you...:)
@skybluetenere4 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to say but the lighting situation is so poor that I had no interest to watch the video. Enjoy your new bike.
@TheNomadRides4 ай бұрын
Thanks...Ill try to improve the lighting in my next videos.
@jackchristodoulou1974 ай бұрын
Did you test ride the Gs1300
@TheNomadRides4 ай бұрын
no i didnt, i owned the 1250 gs 2019 and thereabouts..its a good bike im sure, i wanted to get away from the weight and get something more nimble that i was more comfortable taking off road....
@jackchristodoulou1974 ай бұрын
Man you change bikes a lot which is good
@TheNomadRides4 ай бұрын
lol...well i hope this is my last ...i liked the feel of the 900 on the test ride and i want to keep this for a while....)
@jackchristodoulou1974 ай бұрын
@@TheNomadRides yes that’s what I said 24 bikes ago this one’s a keeper
@TheNomadRides4 ай бұрын
@@jackchristodoulou197 lol....1 year of riding will tell.....i have big plans for the 900, senegal, and across europe.... lets see..
@Jitreddy0075 ай бұрын
Good to know your thoughts on this. I am keen on F900.
@TheNomadRides5 ай бұрын
Thanks Jit ..my test ride with the 900 was awesome. Im waiting on my accessories and then I take delivery of the 900 probably mid to end next week. Ill create better comparisons then.
@onerugrat5 ай бұрын
I would like to hear a real world comparison to the tiger 900 rp?
@TheNomadRides5 ай бұрын
hi let me get my bike and ride it for a few hundred kms or miles...and then that will be a more rational video of the comparison...:) Thank you for the idea....
@rcafmaintainer37235 ай бұрын
Why didn’t you go with a Yamaha World Raid?
@TheNomadRides5 ай бұрын
The Yamaha is a very good bike. In fact im going to be riding that with some friends for a offroad video soon. Ill be honest with you, cornering ABS saved my ass 6 or 7 years back in the mountains in California. The one and only time, I came in a bit too hard on the corner - it was my mistake. The F900 has it and the yamaha not....not a big deal for most people, but i just felt safer with the F900.
@awesomeagnihotrisvlog5 ай бұрын
Hi sir …congratulations on your new bike .. just wanna know what made you opt for GS 900 in exechange of 900 tiger …iam on tiger800. Ex looking at this BMW as well … Thsnks a ton 🙌
@TheNomadRides5 ай бұрын
@@awesomeagnihotrisvlog Hii Thanks for the message. I used to own the tiger 900 rally pro in USA. Loved that bike. BMW 900 and tiger 900 are similar, the BMW feels more nimble and lighter, but this is from riding a test bike for 50kms only. I get delivery of my bike in about 2 weeks eg approx around April 25 or so, once I ride it more, I can then tell more about the differences.
@ed.t.hansen64993 ай бұрын
@@TheNomadRidesThe tiger gt is lighter for sure; 200 to 206kg vs 220 plus thats why i want to get the tiger vs my 750gs at 222kg. . 6' and old can't control the weight. Looking whats good for 2 up adding another 70kg ??
@TheNomadRides3 ай бұрын
@@ed.t.hansen6499 test ride it first and see how it feels.
@chamade1666 ай бұрын
Not a lot of good options for us tall folks. I am 6’4” and ride the big GS for that reason. It’s still not ideal, but most other bikes are downright a torture.
@TheNomadRides6 ай бұрын
Thats so true. Im back riding soon after a 2 year break. Will be posting more videos soon, from Portugal actually, Motorcycle Paradise...lol
@carollynnfarr28806 ай бұрын
Loving the videos of people enjoying life.
@albertojanessa45607 ай бұрын
*PromoSM*
@amybennett29578 ай бұрын
Sooooo beautiful!!!!!
@eprohoda10 ай бұрын
Salut. hTe,love it. beautiful sharing- see you later, ))
@TheNomadRides10 ай бұрын
thank you...:)
@richardgiles2484 Жыл бұрын
I've just sold my 800xca and got a 900 rally pro and love it. Looked at the 1250gs and it was way more expensive and heavy for what I do. Like you, I avoid highways/motorways as much as possible 😂
@earlputman69578 ай бұрын
I just sold my 800 xrx planing to buy the 2024 900 rally pro, couldn't get a chance to test ride the tiger 900, heard the t-plane engine has a good amount of vibrations, does it feel unrefined or too vibey? Also planning to keep the bike for a really long time, does it feel built to last like the tiger 800?
@richardgiles2484 Жыл бұрын
Triumph have now modified the upper crash bars
@Elaine-hq5rq Жыл бұрын
How tall are you please?
@TheNomadRides Жыл бұрын
im so sorry elaine for the late response...im 6ft 1. thanks
@Elaine-hq5rq Жыл бұрын
@@TheNomadRides no worries! I actually got the info in another video of yours 🙏😊
@TheNomadRides Жыл бұрын
Awesome Thank you...Ive been unable to post any new videos for the past few months. Had some family issues ..but things are settling down now and ill be back riding and posting new stuff...:)
@Ricardodesumvila Жыл бұрын
Hi!!! I have the same doubts; today I have BMW 1250 GS HP, is beauty but I´m looking for this motorcycle by some reason. I´ve been riding boxer for a long time but now I need something more lightweight. I like Triumph Tiger 900 very much and you gave me the push I was needing. I’m on my sixty and I hope to continue riding a motorcycle for a long time. Regards
@andyhb572 Жыл бұрын
I have the very same bike and recommend the SW Motec sump guard (German), Barkbuster hand guards (originals are weak), Scorpion Exhaust in titanium (UK made, don't know if California legal) which is so light it's a problem to stop it floating away 😂. It sound great and adds a bit more oomph. I also fitted Touretech folding mirrors because it's handy to fold them in when on narrow tracks. I have the Triumph expedition topbox which I hate the look of but the utility is great when touring. Soft panniers as the aluminium one's stick out way too far.
@ridemfast7625 Жыл бұрын
The challenge with these bikes is test riding them. Not an option where I live. Even if it were, a 15 min ride does not reveal what an 8 hour ride will.
@adityahandu1008 Жыл бұрын
Hi sir ! hello from India. Just baught a rally pro few weeks back, could you make a seperate video for suspention setup if possible. Regards
@fabienpics Жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for this review. I have r1200gs 2018. And like you I love this bike I put 55 000km on, I buy septembre 2018. And I m looking for the ktm 890 adv. 2023, because I do more Offroad since 3 years. And the ktm 890 are more easy in offroad with the 21inch on front is à big difference. But about the weight you write 120 pounds. I think you make mistakes.... the GS 1200 are 222kg Dry weight and the ktm are 196kg Dry weight, it is 26kg difference ( Dry weight) or 58 pounds....
@bradleybaker8894 Жыл бұрын
You said you did a lot of research. You want a bike for international travel so why did you picked a KTM, which runs on premium fuel?
@houjous5131 Жыл бұрын
Hey! For future reference: Your rear break & shifter are adjustable. Also your clutch lever and front break lever are also adjustable. Totally free easy job for anyone
@ianross225 Жыл бұрын
Interesting comparison. I sold my 2014 GSA for a Honda ATAS DCT ES. The Honda selling point for me was the DCT. Several months in and it’s the weight and high centre of gravity that frankly don’t work for my riding. I ride the Tiger 900 but the odd crank gave it a buzz that I really don’t like plus the riding position seems leaned forward vs the BMW and Honda. Then I rode a KTM 890 which I loved. On my test ride I just wanted to ride further and further. I have no off-road pretensions hence not the R model but it’s balance and perfect road manners had me sold. Where the Honda is almost intimidating in bulk and overall heft, the KTM is nimble, planted and yet perfect in traffic where I spend too much of my time. I would happily commute and do long rides and certainly on minor roads. Even so, on our main highways it was excellent despite the relative lack of bulk and hence protection. I’ve bought an 890 and get it on a few weeks. Time will tell! Best, Ian
@cristhianalamaparedes8933 Жыл бұрын
El Libros la yyiiiuhukkiuyy yyuuki .
@protectork9831 Жыл бұрын
What kind of luggage racks do you have on r1200gs
@TheNomadRides Жыл бұрын
sorry for the late reply .. its lone rider bags. you can check them out on the net. i have the original ones that couldnt be taken off...now i think they have ones that can be taken off as well.
@fiorellamontesinospacush1660 Жыл бұрын
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@brucebrown6597 Жыл бұрын
Awesome eval of the bike. I just purchased a 1250 GS… GREAT to have you in Seattle… maybe we can go for a ride sometime.
@TheNomadRides Жыл бұрын
Hii Bruce..thank you ...and yes id be happy to go for a ride. Are you in Seattle as well..?
@brucebrown6597 Жыл бұрын
@@TheNomadRides I’m a little North of you in the Monroe/Snohomish area… I used to live in Issaquah and practiced Anesthesia at the UW
@TheNomadRides Жыл бұрын
@@brucebrown6597 awesome...lets plan somethign as soon as the weather clears up...i was going to do artists point...first winter in PNW so i dont know if thats feasable this year...but in any case lets plan something. thanks....
@brucebrown6597 Жыл бұрын
@@TheNomadRides you can count on it! Ride safe....
@davetribear Жыл бұрын
I did exactly the same 3 weeks ago. Traded in my 2017 BMW GSA for a 2022 KTM 890 Adventure R. Want maybe to do the Great Divide in a couple years and the BMW which is the greatest bike made was just a little to much. A mini tank. Took the KTM out alone to the desert this morning, climbing a hill with rocks and dumbed it. Picked it up right away and rode on. Wouldn’t have tried that hill myself with the BMW.
@TheNomadRides Жыл бұрын
Yes weight matters...:)
@Dr.Hosamtalhami Жыл бұрын
Hi Thank you for the great videos... I've been watching for a while. I'm in a dilemma!! I have a 1250 Rallye and got tempted to buy a used 890 adventure r. The gs is hevy off-road bit very comfortable on rod. The 890 is a bit harsh on road and on bumps bit great off-road although I find it too strong when gravel is loose! Thinking of selling the gs for a friend who wants it and swapping the 890 for a tiger Rallye pro. My fear is that it is heavier and softer which makes it less capable off-road! What do you recommend? Is it really heavier and more difficult to Handel off-road than the 890? Maybe it's the best compromise between the gs and the Ktm !! Thanks 🙏