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@philiplaurell1163 2 күн бұрын
I had the 990 SMT. Jerkiest throttle I ever experienced on a bike. Totally unsuitable for off road. Also it was the thirstiest bike I ever owned. Mine had trouble consuming less than 0.7l per every 10th km. Also way too heavy for this kind of thing. And he’s sporting hard cases. Not ideal for the kind of riding he did in the clip
@bigberthaontour 16 сағат бұрын
Hard cases full of heavy camera gear...tough day on the trails! With time I've learnt the bike is incredible capable off road, just needs time to master (not that I have mastered it, but definitely better than before!). Throttle jerkiness comes as standard with many of these, mapping and O2 sensor delete has helped mine massively
@donnlarossa9173 4 күн бұрын
name of wind deflector?
@bigberthaontour 3 күн бұрын
No idea sorry, was just a generic Chinese eBay one so if you can one that looks a bit like it then it probably is it!
@lowtech_1 5 күн бұрын
He won't be sitting up on that bike 😂 you ride them straight to the chiropractor, with a spare cclutch cable in your pocket, so you can make it back.
@bigberthaontour 3 күн бұрын
Nice poem
@larryt.atcycleitalia5786 9 күн бұрын
JFC! You could at least TRY: Moto Gooot-sy for Pietro's sake. Like Gucci but with Z's. I owned a 1976 gray LeMans 850 and raced a 1978 red version like yours in USA "Battle of the Twins" events on the west coast. The linked brake was a challenge to avoid rear wheel hop. Hearing one go again was nice, thanks...but PLEASE learn how to pronounce the f___king name, OK?
@bigberthaontour 8 күн бұрын
Mate, if I’d known a mispronouncian would have got this much channel engagement I’d have called it a “Mortar Guppy”
@Peter-wc4kr 12 күн бұрын
The bike is not at all maligned it is a classic from a bygone era of harden motorcyclist who loved long distance touring. Non of us are owners we are custodians of this truly wonderful machine.
@bigberthaontour 12 күн бұрын
Deep
@smchusky3286 14 күн бұрын
Nice review. Thanks.
@riderdady4160 18 күн бұрын
love from Nepal. cheers for crf250l and for rider.
@bigberthaontour 14 күн бұрын
Nice one!
@angelsordemons 20 күн бұрын
The "Gah"zzi hurts the ear, it's "Goo"zzi.
@bigberthaontour 20 күн бұрын
I wish people would spend more time riding their bikes and less time correcting pronunciations.
@angelsordemons 20 күн бұрын
@@bigberthaontour The pronunciation is blasphemous.
@bigberthaontour 20 күн бұрын
@@angelsordemons🤣 turns out it’s good for a engagement
@geronimomadmartin3499 21 күн бұрын
I wonder if my 5'-8" self can fit on this bike, it's on my bucket list and I'm thinking of looking for one soon.
@bigberthaontour 21 күн бұрын
I have seen someone your height ride my bike, but he was Serbian Hard Enduro champion! The non S or R versions aren’t as tall so might be a better option
@hermandegroot1946 23 күн бұрын
I am a 78 yo Dutch male.I owned a V7 750 and a 850 GT. I often made holiday in the North of Italy and met Sgr Luciano Gazzola who was a test driver for Moto Guzzi and did Le Mans racing , together with Luciano Piazzalunga. I even met ingegnere Giulio Carcano. He had left Guzzi and designed sailing yachts. He circled around in Mandello on a trotter moped. He and his wife were cat lovers and they had about 15 cats. When I met Carcano for the second time he remembered only my dog, a beautiful Irish Setter.😢
@reecegrisdale5414 24 күн бұрын
Where is Tokyo?
@reecegrisdale5414 24 күн бұрын
And big john?
@bigberthaontour 24 күн бұрын
Lost me there…que?
@mark-anthonyconti684 26 күн бұрын
Please please please learn to pronounce Guzzi correctly. Double "zz" is pronounced "ts" as in pizza.
@jamesmacpherson1182 Ай бұрын
I have a 1100 California 1997 its bye far the best bike I've ever had
@ozyrob1 Ай бұрын
The V85TT has quite a power advantage over the R80 and the ABS is a substantial plus. For me the Guzzi for an easy win. I bought a new airhead R100 gs in the 90s hands down the worst bike I've ever owned out of about 20 bikes. I'm not anti BMW, I still have a 1991 R100RS and it's a fantastic machine. Having said all that I enjoyed you video. 👍
@particlecloud Ай бұрын
I had one in the 1980's. I fitted a fast action throttle. Also mastered clean clutchless gearchanges which only require a small and momentary backing off of the throttle on the way up. Having ridden two big Dukes,, I can say with certainty that while Guzzi handled well, the Duke was better. The Le Mans in Mk II form was more practical as daily transport, even if it didn't look as pretty as the Mk 1. Still a big character though. The look of those big cylinders sticking out from under the tank is still a pleasure to behold. I thrashed the nuts off my Guzzi. Loved it. By the standards of the day, for road riding, it was more than adequate to fend off just about anything on a twisty road and most things bar big Japs in a straight line. Happy days.
@pmfilmsUK Ай бұрын
Fantastic
@user-yn5zi7lu2n Ай бұрын
Lovely bike. Been looking at one of these. Great looking bike.
@nathanwilliam1569 Ай бұрын
I owned an R80GS for 15 years did everything on it. Since then I have a Guzzi 1100 Breva and a Harley. I recently bought an 85tt travel as it was the nearest thing to the R80 on the market. What a great bike, light nimble, and all day comfortable. I also like the fact that there are not dozens of them everywhere you go..
@bigberthaontour Ай бұрын
Yeah they are surprisingly rare…I just rode Wales to Instanbul and didn’t see a single one on the whole journey…GS’s now that’s a different story! I haven’t got my Guzzi anymore but do remember that excited wave both me and another v85 owner gave when we rode past each other 🤣
@wolfgangwind788 Ай бұрын
Es fällt nicht leicht zu entscheiden wer schöner ist , das Motorrad oder die Fahrerin 😂 wenn Owen mit ,,beiden" wenig Probleme hat dann hat er den Jackpot gewonnen 😊
@bigberthaontour Ай бұрын
Yes it does feel like that sometimes Wolfgang :-)
@richardsears5297 Ай бұрын
Wow! Goosebumps and tingles. Fucking marvellous!
@monsterslayer4317 Ай бұрын
interesting comparison. Having ridden a late 80's R100 for a decade and a half, and then switched to a Moto Guzzi CARC (Breva 1100, Sport 1200) model, I would say your observations are quite apt. I will say the handling on my Breva/Sport was flawless off the showroom, where as you have done, the BMW required significant suspension upgrades to reach the same level. The serious degradation of the BMW's electrics prompted the move, but then I spent two years rewiring the Guzzi electrics to assure it would start when you push the button. Living in the USA, it does seem that parts and support were easier to come by on the BMW. Final word is I love my Guzzis, character, sound, looks, handling. Don't think I'll ever sell.
@touchingthecloth Ай бұрын
Hi Owen what size anakee wilds would fit on the back? suspect 120 max?
@bigberthaontour Ай бұрын
I had a 120 on there, looked pretty snug!
@alexmur5751 Ай бұрын
aweosome men
@ianjames7996 Ай бұрын
Thinking of getting one of these myself and good to see that charlie is the same height as me and seemed very comfortable riding off road, especially the deep water section. Liked the video so much that I've subscribed.
@bigberthaontour Ай бұрын
It’s definitely a fun bike. We had to sell ours because funds were low but are on the look out for another!
@moto_good Ай бұрын
That's a nice video. Go Lemans!👍
@PaydayGabeBCNV Ай бұрын
🤩 the last clip/scene was inspiring. 👍👍
@francodimaio2870 Ай бұрын
Great video. I also have the 990 adventure. Have ridden it for a year. Did allot of trails and greenlanes. Enjoyed riding it..but its way to big for me. I think a 690 enduro will make my life a bit easier.
@guitarcarfanatic Ай бұрын
I've watched this a couple times now - as I currently ponder a replacement for my Tiger 1200...but I have just twigged you said "old bike" when referring to Big Bertha! Does that mean she has been sold?! :D
@bigberthaontour Ай бұрын
Bertha long gone, orange everywhere now
@guitarcarfanatic Ай бұрын
@@bigberthaontour ROAR! :D
@bmwairheads Ай бұрын
Owen, I see you have a mudflap between the rear wheel and the Gearbox/battery. What is it and how did you attach it?
@bigberthaontour Ай бұрын
Mate I have no idea where that came from. It says triumph on it 🤣 but it seems like a bloody good idea!
@bmwairheads Ай бұрын
@@bigberthaontour Hahaha, glad you discovered a new feature on your awesome bike!
@alejandroesteves8903 Ай бұрын
how about leaving the luggage home!?
@bigberthaontour Ай бұрын
Genius idea, although filming could be difficult without any equipment 🤷
@ftheis2001 Ай бұрын
Hi Owen - what deflector are you actually using in the video? Thanks!
@bigberthaontour Ай бұрын
“Motorcycle Adjustable Clip On Windscreen Windshield Spoiler Wind Deflector “ is the listing name on eBay. Hotsellinghome was the seller
@mikedowning4603 Ай бұрын
Hello - I've just enjoyed watching your video and it's made me wonder whether an old airhead might suit me. I particularly like the look of the R100rs but I've a couple of concerns as I've never ridden an older BMW. I have had mid 90s oilheads with Telelever/Paralever suspension which were great bikes, comfortable, stable particularly over white lines, tarmac banding etc, whereas other bikes like a Diversion made me quite nervous over such surface changes. How would you rate the airhead with the later oilheads in this regard and generally. Regards Mike
@bigberthaontour Ай бұрын
Had lots of airheads, never ridden an oil head. My R100RS was an absolute favourite for touring, they’re quite agricultural but do the job great. Worth noting on the RS the riding position is quite cramped and tucked in but can be improved with K100 bars that just fit inside the fairing. The fairing is one of the best made, much prefer it to the RT but I bet I can find plenty of people to disagree with me! 🤣
@mikedowning4603 Ай бұрын
Thanks for your reply. The riding position was another concern as I'm 5'10" and pushing 70 - I had to sell my VFR because the bars were too low and pegs too high but I'm hoping the RS would be a bit more of a relaxed position. I expect the bars are clip on type rather than conventional handlebars and clap?
@bigberthaontour Ай бұрын
@@mikedowning4603 they’re a handle bar, but there’s no upward rise on them at all. K bar add a bit of rise but it’s not what I’d call a relaxed riding position…more focused! Would defo try and find one to sit on if you’re not sure. Personally if I were to get one now I’d probably go for the r100gs. Lovely riding position and a bit of fairing!
@mikedowning4603 Ай бұрын
I'm beginning to think it's not for me. There's a 10k miler about 30 miles from me at £4k but the owner won't let me ride it even if I get insurance cover:( An R100gs sounds a nice option but so expensive. Makes me wish I kept my 1100gs but it was heavy and tall. I'm thinking of reverting to more modern, maybe a BMW f800st or GT or maybe a Guzzi V85 - I want to be chain-free!
@Karodrinker 2 ай бұрын
Epic vid! I ride a 2011 Dakar version, I completely agree with your sentiments here. At first it was intimidating and twitchy, but holy smokes it’s fun on fire roads. It also feels bad ass riding a dirtbike on the highway going as fast as you want. Love my 990.
@bigberthaontour 2 ай бұрын
Awesome, I’m on a trip to Turkey from Wales at the moment. It’s just been the right bike for every scenario…twisty mountain roads, motorway, TET trails, does them all!
@fire7side 2 ай бұрын
This is my thought, also. Just bought a 2013 with low mileage. Not planning on any big adventures, but plenty of small ones in Northern Wisconsin.
@TheFelole 2 ай бұрын
Yes Guzzi character is very prominent in older Guzzi's. This is the least Guzzi like in terms of rideability, mechanics and the gearbox is so much smoother than any previous Guzzi due to its Aprilia cousins. The engine is the typical VTwin. Still bags more character than most other brands around. To me the key question, which I know to be true for older Guzzi versions, wil this V85TT still ride in 40 years?
@philippedesaintleger6574 2 ай бұрын
J'ai eu beaucoup de motos, mais celle-ci etait de loin ma favorite, d ailleurs j en ai eu 3...pour les vacances à 2 seule mon electra pouvait rivalisé en matière de plaisir
@ianbonnick7640 2 ай бұрын
Lovely to see her being used for what she was built
@carlosmurgelcddr.1418 2 ай бұрын
I love my 990 Adventure!
@Deetroiter 2 ай бұрын
The guzzis always sounded like a built small block muscle car. No silly games, all business.
@psalwasser 2 ай бұрын
I've owned 2 quotas, one 1992 r100gs and just bought the 85tt guzzi. in order of preference for me" 85tt, the quotas, the 92 gs. the gs frame was made of flexible tubing, the rear shaft implded on zero notice at 35,000 miles. wouldnt trade a quota for any 100 series airhead gs.
@tomtaylor6163 2 ай бұрын
Your forgetting the most important thing, the Lemans are so cool!
@davidl546 2 ай бұрын
Bought my 1982 r100rt back in 1999, in spite of a few ignition issues, a harness meltdown due to previous owner putting a screw into the harness and shorting it out, oh and an alternator upgrade, it's been a good bike. A few years ago, I purchased an mra windshield and it deflects the wind better than the stock screen. Of course it's not the only beemer I ride...
@kerotv1111 2 ай бұрын
Guys! This is super video, and yes the little CRF250L is truly a funbike!!!!:) after having big cc bikes , finally if you think to buy a real and simple bike , get a Honda CRF !
@bigberthaontour 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed. CRF is a cracker
@keithad6485 3 ай бұрын
In Australia in the 1970s and 1980s, it was a thing much talked about with bikers to ride around Australia. about 20,000 plus kilometres. Amongst those who did this, it was widely agreed that only BMW would do cos of its legendary reliability. Never did the round trip myself but did do some very long distance riding on my RT. Such as Victoria to Brisbane and back, over 2000 km there and back. Was getting 300 km from a tank of petrol. At one point on the Pacific Highway, and at night with almost no traffic, I reduced my speed to 80 km/h. The range was astonishing, got 480 km from the tank instead of 300km, the reduction from 100 to 80 made that much difference.
@keithad6485 3 ай бұрын
Never heard of the R100RT being maligned. Fairing was fantastic for keeping me dry from the rain. R models have the best foot warmers in the motorcycle world. Owned an RT in the 1980s. loved the look of the fairing and that of the RS. Very distinctive and very German. The RT and RS of those days had some minor shortcomings. Seat felt hard after riding any distance, fuel capacity was too low 300 km range. Always used ear plugs cos of the wind noise. Seat is hinged which means panniers have to be removed to lift the seat. To remove rear wheel and tyre, pannier frames have to be removed, a real chore. Minor gripes though. I prefer the high screen that the two piece screen seen in this vid. Recently acquired another 1980s RT and one thing on the agenda is to increase fuel capacity. Gonna get another tank and lower the interior frame hump, to start with. The purpose of the hump was to allow for front brake master cylinder mounted under the tank, this was later moved to the RH end of the handlebars. So the hump is no longer needed to be so large. This might add one or two litres or more. thinking of replacing the frame side covers with mini fuel tanks ala early Honda Lead Wing tanks. This is gonna be fun.
@bigberthaontour 3 ай бұрын
Sounds like you have a big project on your hands! Big fan of the RS, somehow never quite gelled with the RT but could definitely feel its potential!
@keithad6485 3 ай бұрын
@@bigberthaontour I owned a Defense engineering business a few years back and acquired quite a few skills with engineering and looking forward to the modifications project. I like the RS look too, but did not like the sore hands I got from riding any distance from having to lean forward which put pressure on my hands and wrists. This is why I bought an RT and sold the RS many years ago. When riding long distance years ago, especially in winter on very cold frosty nights, my feet never got cold cos of the standard and excellent foot warmers and, the RT fairing was fantastic for remaining dry whilst riding in the rain. Went for a ride two days ago along a lovely country road (it is autumn here in Australia) and suddenly the exhaust noise became louder, my first thought was, oh no, a hole in the exhaust, looked down, discovered the muffler was gone! retraced my path and found it on the side of the road. After it had cooled, cradled it in my lap and returned home. Went into town by car and bought some stainless steel M6 screws with spring washers and re installed it, and replaced the screws on the other muffler as well. Then of course, I had to test drive it and went for an hour of very pleasant riding in the country again enjoying winding country roads on a sunny day.
@jamesgibson8004 3 ай бұрын
You need a trip to BSD Performance they will sort out the fuelling!!
@bigberthaontour 3 ай бұрын
I’ve heard they’re very good, unfortunately a long way from Pembrokeshire! In the meantime I’ve turned off the oxygen sensor and it’s buttery smooth now, big improvement
@sausagesandwichSA 3 ай бұрын
Perfect bike..fun times👍 I've taken mine on many trips in Oz on highways but does struggle in head winds and hill, particularly when loaded....and the fuel use goes up alot. Great scenery btw..subbed and look forward to your vids.👍
@bigberthaontour 3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the vid and are also enjoying your 250 🫡
@kaparos14 3 ай бұрын
you cannot really imagine what a machine it is untill you actually ride one. After many many years of wanting one of those i sold my 2017 1200 gs adventure and bought a 2007 990 adv, i can tell you that was the best decision ever! It is angry, capable beyond imagination on and off road and it is for sure that dumbass friend that always tries to get both of you killed but gives you at the same time the best time of your life! A MOTORBIKE NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!
@bigberthaontour 3 ай бұрын
That’s an excellent description!
@Wild.Schaap 3 ай бұрын
I booked my V7 special edition with the arrow exhausts looking forward to it :) maybe drive it to Italy if comfortable. Like a 10 hours drive for me so I do not know :) what u as a couple do looks very fun and inspiring to do.
@haradiso 3 ай бұрын
Just Beautiful.