Bike News Review - October 2023 Edition 4K

[@Carvetii]

The prices of some of these new bikes now is bordering on rediculous

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it's getting an expensive hobby isn't it - I think PCP has a lot to do with it....driving prices up as people who previously wouldn't have bought a £20K+ brand new bike now can have one.....

[@Klooney9mm]

Agree. Hopefully different options fill into the new pricing holes into the market. Sadly tho you might be paying higher prices for lower end bikes which happen to also have the same price bump.

[@jimhutton4352]

I shall never have a bike on PCP again, the experience of handing back my last Tracer (which was immaculate) and how they tried to charge me for its ‘condition’. Was enough to put me off PCP forever

[@eoghanhennessy15]

Like everything else

[@eoghanhennessy15]

@@jimhutton4352I think it comes down to the dealership experience, something bmw are well known for, some owners have openly admitted that’s the main reason they own one 😳

[@sergentcolon1]

Andy, regarding the 20mph limits, Andrew lives in a village. I live in Swansea and the 20mph limits are a real pain causing longer journey times and larger queues at traffic lights. You can drive along a road where the speed limit will go from 40 to 30 to 20 then back to 30 or 40 in a few hundred yards, it’s patently ridiculous. There are also drivers who drive at 15 in a 20 in case their caught speeding and those who continue to do 20 in 30 and 40 limits. The fact that half a million people have signed the petition calling for the limits to revert proves that Andrew is in the minority. If the Welsh government had put this to the people of Wales in a referendum there is no way it would have happened. Unfortunately the Minister for Transport is an ex director of Sustrans a cycling and walking pressure group and is determined to try and force people out of cars and motorcycles despite the fact that public transport in Wales is abysmal and many areas have none. The Welsh government is spending millions on “active travel” routes that virtually no one uses while most road schemes have been stopped. It’s a total disaster.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That's a really interesting counter view - thanks for that! You shoud send it in to MCN for their letters page!!

[@carleddison7479]

Interestingly, bus stops are having to be dropped as with the reduced limit they are not able to complete their runs in the allotted time. Thus, public transport has been made even worse.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That's hilarious (well not but an amusing unexpected consequence).....

[@hotdoug1000]

I'd still rather have 20 zones than those horrid speed bumps personally. Nothing but suspension issues with all my vehicles owned. In Edinburgh we just call them terrible roads 😂. Seriously, I'd rather be filtering at 5-10mph than stuck in a car/bus. Icy months ahead so that may be me soon to get into the city 😢

[@derekm6236]

Maybe at the next elections, vote for someone who doesn't support the 20 limits? Does the Minister for Transport have a constituency? If so, should be easy to turf him out of his two government jobs.

[@stevecade857]

I quite often use cruise control when riding in 30 mph & 40 mph zones to help. My cruise control doesn't go as low as 20 mph which means I'll have to spend much more time looking at my speedo than what's ahead.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good point....

[@nscott26]

Looking forward to the Japan tour, the promo was great with Mrs Flyer laughing at you. Also the behind the scenes with the old bikes should be really cool!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that!

[@barryjmarling]

This new tour looks fantastic,and hilarious,also can’t wait for the 100 year old bikes,some great entertainment for the winter months,nice one Andy.👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to hear that Barry - thanks...

[@RodLittle]

00:01 Hey Kids! 00:38 BMW R1300 GS 03:47 New Triumph Scramber 1200 05:38 New Ducati DesertX Rally 07:54 Gold Wing screen 09:56 20mph Speed Limits in Wales 11:54 New Yamaha MT-09 13:23 Triumph's new Tiger 900 Range 15:02 Kawasaki ZX-4RR v Honda CBR650R v Yamaha R7 17:24 More on the R1300 GS 21:17 Parish Notices - ABR Festival discount TMF5, new intro, new tour series Japan 24:32 Toilet humour 25:50 Coming up - National Bike Museum, Bike Storage, maybe GS video 27:13 Next bike news November 29th

[@hotdoug1000]

24:32 😲🧐😊 Not on the list.

[@RodLittle]

fixed that for you :) @@hotdoug1000

[@beverleynorth4914]

Great impression of the eyes on the MT09!! Don’t bother with that on your upcoming tour !!!!!!!!!

[@ironmanmichael]

Keep up the variety of vids I say. It’s part of what makes the TMF channel more interesting than just wall-to-wall bike reviews. Agree, more content about what the location is like does make the touring vids particularly interesting - as Noraly demonstrates so well. Can’t wait for the Japan tour series - very envious. It’s somewhere I’ve long wanted to go to. Keep up the good work. I’ve stuck with you since you kept me sane in lockdown and the content only gets better.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well that's very kind of you to say so - thank you very much, I appreciate that!

[@michaelmclarney1994]

I like the way you test bikes and consider moving them about as im in my late 50's, arthritis progressing down my right side and into my shoulders, so things like this are very important when considering buying a bike.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I share your pain!

[@csposir]

As an R1200RS owner I’m intrigued by the potential for the R1300GS’ engineering approach to bring the RS form factor back into the telelever front suspension configuration. The R1200R machines I’d had 2007 & 2011 both utilized the Telelever front design and were excellent machines featuring handling characteristics I must say I miss in my R1200RS. As the 1200/1250 RS & GS machines up to now have a weight that is practically the same, the “penalty” for a Telelever isn’t a matter of lightness.

[@busterrabbit]

I think that certainly with the 1200/1250R it's a matter of packaging. The R models have a conventional single radiator, possible because of the conventional forks, whereas GS's have a radiator either side, which would look a bit incongruous on naked roadster. Having ridden numerous GS's and had an R1100RT and a K1600GT I prefer the telelever front end to my current "conventional" 2015 R1200R Sport, but understand why BMW went with conventional forks. Having previously owned /6, /7 and R100RS models I was concerned that the R1200R would suffer from the excessive dive of the earlier long travel forks, but the conventional forks work well (I have ESA), especially here in Europe where I can actually run in Dynamic mode because the roads are so much better than in the UK.

[@ianhalliwell8604]

23 grand for a speced up one, your joking the Stelvio looks a much better bet to me, can't wait to try the Guzzi.

[@ricatiman]

I'm eagerly looking forward to your Japan trip videos! Your travelogue style on foreign rides is superb. Keep on riding...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you like them - thanks very much!

[@johnDukemaster]

I was at the local BMW dealer the other day, and had to sit on the new GS1300. And rising it from the sidestand reminded me of the "old" GS850. Topheavy indeed. A big minus in my point of view. New jingle sounds...well, reminds me a bit of kids telly. But that's fine, suits the "Hello kids!" 🙂 Now all that tech...in my book, we passed that line some time ago. So many gadgets that nobody asked for and are possible problems in the future. "Perfect position for the screen" what is that? Just because engineers can make it, doesn't make us customers need or want it. Thank you mr Flyer!

[@GadgetMart]

Lol, it’s anything but top heavy 😂 If you strip a GS down there is very little weight above the wheel axles. They can feel cumbersome with a full tank, especially the ADV version, but I suspect the bike you sat on was empty.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

One of the things I'm keen to try on the new GS is what it is like to move around - one of it's great appeals to me was its low COG., I so hope that's not been upset....

[@johnDukemaster]

@@GadgetMart Empty or not, it was heavy. I think it's more topheavy than the old one. But if one really wants this bike, maybe it doesn't matter that much?

[@johnDukemaster]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Give it a go sir!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...leave it with me

[@Mickey-ci4cc]

Incredible ! I've waited so long to see a video of someone reading a newspaper! can't wait for the next episode !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Weirdly these regular videos are always popular - I copied the idea from newspaper reviews on bbc news

[@stalbansbiker]

Always wanted to tour Japan so really looking forward to the new tour I've had 3 test rides on the new GS and can say it's 27:33 ordered one and love the lowering suspension it's also very easy to manage feels easier than my 2023 R1250 RS The adaptive cruise is very good and the electric screen does a great job The rally colour scheme realy suits it as well

[@johngittins6244]

Can’t wait to see your Japan trip Andy San. Went there three times in a past job. It’s a fascinating and obscure country. Arigatou !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It sure is!

[@oliw3664]

Can’t wait for this tour. Our plan is to visit Japan for a 50th or a big anniversary. We’d love to go, so meanwhile your tour will do nicely! Thanks Andy.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

This series wil be for you then!

[@cmmgray]

I’m in Japan now. Buy Yen now and the exchange rate is really good.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Where in Japan are you?

[@cmmgray]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Osaka. My wife Japanese and as we live in England, we try to come back often. Did you like Japan?

[@andydomanski2876]

Hi Andy, thanks for another 'Bike News'. Two points that I would like to make about some of your content today. Firstly, I agree with you re BMW's pricing structure for the new GS. I recently went along to a dealership with a view to buying one next spring. But as you said, once you start speccing the bike up to your requirements, you very quickly find yourself with a price tag well north of £20k. For me, that is just a crazy price to pay for something that will potentially only do around 4000 miles a year, and lose half of it's value in 3 years. My second comment is that I am very much looking forward to your upcoming 'Japan' series. My son has lived just outside of Tokyo for the last 5yrs, and 6 months ago we went out there to visit him for the first time. What a fantastic Country, we fell in love with it. So I will be very interested to hear your experiences. Thanks again for all your hard work! 🙂👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure Andy - thanks for stopping by and commenting!

[@julianlewis632]

Cheers keep up the great work Love the Triumph T20 and the wife just got a Street Cup and reckons it bloody fantastic. Cheers

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

They certainly sound the business (see my intro for details!)

[@Darryl1982]

Im really looking forward to your upcoming tour videos. You definitely inspire me when it comes to my own biking adventures.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to hear it!

[@andrewvanstaden8922]

I was watching the daft Carl Fogerty and Charley vid about the Lake District. That was nothing about the Lake District and also had no information about the bikes in the whole advert that Charley posted... So, I got bored and noticed your news post and immediately clicked on it... So much better

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That's very kind of you to say - thank you! I'm now intrigued to go and watch the Charley video!

[@garylaney1333]

Another great clip, look forward to the vids of your trip. Be well.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks, you too!

[@W56Scribes]

Can’t wait to see the new tour video Andy. It looks amazing. 🤩 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Can't wait to share it with you!

[@garyhope0103]

Another good bike news. So looking forward to the tour of Japan, and intrigued to see the videos from the bike museum, and what was classed as state of the art back in the day.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that Gary!

[@stevetaylor8698]

Whilst cars have continued to evolve and offer more and better value for money, motorcycles seem to have gone the other way. I recall first looking at new cars to buy in the 70s when things like a radio or a door mirror were considered a luxury add on; now of course, they are almost universally standard, along with lots of other things. Even air con is nothing unusual in a basic car. Bike manufacturers on the other hand now charge extra for everything they can get away with. A centre stand - once regarded as essential, that will be another £200. A mudguard which actually does something, such as stopping mud - £150. A comfortable seat - £300, the list goes on.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes that's a very good point!

[@jfro5867]

Agree Steve. Motorcycle performance peaked a good while ago IMO, they are no quicker now than they were in the mid 90’s, not really, they may have more power nowadays but (unless you are exceptionally talented) computers keep them shiny side up with 6 axis IMU’s, traction control, modes, anti wheelie blah blah blah. They simply cannot put the excess power down. EV cars have even blitzed the likes of ZZR1400’s off the line. The first Gen Hayabusa (which I had btw) had about 150 rwhp and no rider aids. That felt special and visceral. The tougher Euro regs have also contributed to the strangulation, aswell as more congestion, crappy roads, speed cameras and lower limits. Apart from that lot throwing more and more unnecessary tech is the only thing they can do to keep ahead of the joneses and keep prices artificially high. PCP has ruined things with £20k bikes being nothing out of the ordinary. I think that’s exactly why the likes of RE have captured so many buyers. Good vfm, good looking, no rider aids or gadgets, simple machines in a digital age.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed 100%

[@chrishart8548]

Motorcycles are lucky if you have a 12v socket and you can connect your phone. Cars have had everything heated seats, sat nav, blue tooth, cruise control, keyless, central locking, usb, wireless charging. Bikes have lagged so far behind. Cars had blind spot detection years ago, were only just getting it.

[@chrishart8548]

​​@@jfro5867bikes like the honda cb500x have had a lot of sales and are still reasonably cheap. And the mt-07 was cheap when it came out. I think it's £7,520 now. I remember the mt-09 was £6,999 0% Apr £99 deposit when it came out. 2014

[@Mark-jw7wr]

Continue to like your channel. Loving your disclaimer! Finally got to pause on it; fair play to you, sets out for a reasonable expectation. Like you I was brought up in 1970s and so share your view against un-necessary excessive wokiness and pc nonsense where it exists. Your channel continues to broaden my horizons bike-wise, these days I no longer think there is nothing beyond a Triumph only, having ridden a Bonneville T120 for a few years, a dream realised, now prepared to admit there are other bikes out there; currently ride a BMW R1200RS which has been a revelation- a Swiss Army knife for the road, alongside riding Yamaha FJR 1300 as a Blood Biker; having set myself the goal of passing IAM rider and getting to join Norfolk Blood Bikers this year; a dream fulfilled. Biking really does open up new opportunities, and continues to throw up new experiences.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great stuff Mark - well done on the Blood Bikes work.......

[@MV-XD2]

Another tour! Great! Amazing country to visit. Plus point is you don’t have to remember to ride on the right. Bikes are so expensive now, as an owner of two newish BMWs I’ve decided these are my last top end bike purchases. The “midrange” bikes are much closer to £10K and presumably due to emission regulations capacity keeps increasing (e.g. KTM 990 just announced), and despite all the hoo ha about the new “more expensive than a car” 1300, I’m sure most riders would be more happy with a 700-900cc midrange bike, where you can actually use the power available at legal road speeds.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Agreed all round....

[@jjnewman65]

Lots to look forward to Andy. Keep up the good work 👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks, will do!

[@Dean-does-Stuff-81]

thanks andy.. great to keep up on the uk motor bike news... keep up the varied content, i think you will attract a wider array of subs. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well that is my aim - as much as anything to keep it fun for myself...bike reviews pretty much guarantee good views but there's more to life than going to a bike show and churning out dozens of videos!

[@Dean-does-Stuff-81]

I am also liking the more personal approach, and seeing your sense of humour shine through a bit more.. ( like the bottom cleaning loo, in your clip.. youtube gold imo)@@TheMissendenFlyer

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to hear that - can't take yourself too seriously can you....

[@Andy.N-_-]

Thanks for a great vid, some bike prices surprise me... but i guess they know how much they can get away with. Looking forward to the Japan trip, going abroad and driving on the right side (left side ) what more could you want

[@JBMotorrad]

“…a bit of a GS fanboi.” Understatement for effect! Your key to quality literature! 😁

[@chrismayes3588]

Really looking forward to your Japan tour - I'll live my bucket list destination vicariously! I understand the 'no money' comment about the GS if you've been to Japan... With regards to the 20mph comment, I live in a village in Weardale. The route to the Pennines and Hartside Pass is much loved by the SAS (Saturday and Sunday) brigade of bikers, a very few of which think nothing of the 30mph speed limit. I have two dogs a cat and an 18 month old toddler (note the order of priority) all of which could run out into the road unpredictably. I don't know whether 20 mph limits would make any difference at all, but I just wish people would respect my 'home'. That's goes for 'loud pipes' too. I'm no shrinking violet biker - I ride a Ducati - but I always try to respect the places where people live. Rant over...

[@smallam49]

Hi...most of Cramlington (near Newcastle upon Tyne ) is 20mph speed limit. Very few people take any notice...and there is no attempt to enforce it. I find that it makes people more impatient when I stick to the speed limit.... even outside the schools.

[@huguesdepayens1070]

WoW. Thanks for the news. So looking forward to the Japan 🇯🇵 trip.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Pleased to hear that....

[@shotokanbiker]

Looking forward to seeing what you thought of the Ryokan, I stayed near the base of Mt Fuji, it was beautiful to wake up to and also bath with it as our view

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes a lovely spot that....though sadly obscured the morning we woke up with the "view" out of our window....

[@nigelcox7477]

Liked your Japanese taster… Mrs Flyer keeps it real, and I hadn’t anticipated your rear-end being in the broadcast!

[@dankorolyk5917]

Always a good day when bike news comes out mate.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That’s very kind of you to say!

[@27jollytall]

I had a 1300 Pan European with an electric windscreen. In 8 years of ownership I probably adjusted it about 50 times. I agree. I have been riding in Wales for 20 years, and I find a lot of the rural villages have multiple hazards where a speed of 20mph is quite appropriate. I never mind letting the brain cool down while I proceed with caution through a village. I really enjoy the way your channel is going, and watching what you enjoy making. Bring on Japan, I haven't been there!😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I'm really pleased to hear that, thank you!

[@davidmatthews3093]

I adjusted the windscreen on my ST1300 a huge amount. It was a great feature.

[@wesheiser9429]

Great Japan tour promo, especially Mrs Flyer's laugh!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes a sneaky ploy eh!?

[@d.f.9064]

The Goldwing: There was an American car in the 50's that had a retractable hardtop. It had a plethora of sensors and actuators that , when failed, made the top no longer usable. In 20 years when the cameras or sensors go out for the windscreen position, ....

[@snuffparrot]

Can't live without a Washlet, TMF. Again, so thrilled about the upcoming Japan Tour Series, having lived and ridden motorcycles here for the last 16 years.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Coming soon (December 2nd is ep 1)

[@snuffparrot]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Excellent. Great little promo, by the way.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenpotts8170]

Hi Andy, firstly can I say I'm looking forward to future stuff you have announced on your channel, looks really good. The thing I really want to mention is the 20 mph limit in a lot of towns and villages in Wales, having been to Wales a couple of times since it's introduction, I think it needs fine tuning to maybe a variable limit at certain times of the day when schools are at the start and end of their day, and maybe when shops are open with people crossing say in a high street. But at the dead of night it is pointless really. Thank you.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes good point - that subject has stirred up a few comments once again this time around....

[@philipshepherd4203]

God forbid we'd ever be allowed to assess a situation and apply commonsense and logic !

[@Themotograndpa]

Looking forward to your tour series and what you thought about touring on the tiger 900 as I’ve had one 2 years and love it 👍keep up the great vids

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Will do - cheers!

[@scottmitchell6371]

Have never been too interested I the BMW GS, HOWEVER, to make a bike significantly lighter while increasing power, torque, lowering the centre of gravity and making it sleeker and less bulky, is huge and I'm very impressed. 😮👍 P.S. Nice new Suzuki GSX-S 1000GX Oon the horizon too! 😮😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I recorded this on Monday before those had been announced - look good don't they - see next month's Bike News for more!

[@davidmatthews3093]

A lot of people who ride 2-up have commented negatively saying it’s too small and too loud for them.

[@bobholley6202]

Loving the Bike News as usual. I’m waiting to get a hold of the new GS 900!!! Looks like a screamer in the Sau Paulo paint scheme!!!

[@emptyjampot6634]

The Tiger 900 is clearly the better bike.

[@TomBartram-b1c]

Where i am in South Wales there are roads where 20 makes sense and roads where its bonkers. Mo prizes for guessing which ones the scab vans will gravitate towards!

[@asbjoern86]

Really looking forward to the Japan tour vids! epic place by the looks of it!!:)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It sure is!

[@johnlenart597]

One reviewer of the r1300gs said it looks like a g310gs on steroids. Lol. Not quite, but my Ralley edition all fitted out has fooled many people thinking it was a much larger bike. Having done a few overnighters with it I can say it was very pleasurable and brought smiles at the end of the day. When at age 70, the pricing and performance was ideal for my wants., but my 1250 RS has the thrill factor.!! 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋‍♂️

[@OntarioAndrews415]

This bike news was very enjoyable. Not that the others were not. :) LOL, in your promo for the Japan trip - Mrs. Flyer's laughing was priceless. :) As for that toilet scene ...yes I know what was going on there. I've never used one of those so ....looks like quite the experience. :) As for your new little song jingle that I heard at the end ....at first blush I'm not a fan of it. Not at all. Could it grow on me? Perhaps. Doubt it, but perhaps. :) A close friend of mine is in Japan now on vacation. And at work my IT colleague, he and his wife are in Japan now too (none of them ride motorcycles or scooters). So there must something in the air about Japan of late. Anyway, I do very much look forward to seeing that series. It looks to be a whole lotta fun. Cheers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to hear that! ....stay tuned!

[@johnwatson5473]

Did you check your 'Re-cycling' bin for the 'missing' MCNs ?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Too late!!

[@russelldo]

Thanks for all your videos, reguarly watch them end to end

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I appreciate that thank you very much!

[@jaffamaddin]

Thanks for the bike news! looking forward to seeing the tour round Japan.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Stay tuned and thanks for your support as ever!

[@davidroy6361]

I'm not a kid stop it

[@colinpettit3448]

We hired a BMW R1250r with Japan Bike Rentals a few years ago for a 3 week trip around Honshu. Amazing, unforgettable holiday. If you want an experience stay in a few Ryokans and a Buddhist monastery too.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I did - it was certainly an experience!

[@davidmatthews3093]

It’s not only rave reviews coming out. I’ve heard well known GS owners saying it’s too small and too noisy to be taken seriously by them. The prices are outrageous.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...interesting - I look forward to finding out for myself!

[@Klooney9mm]

I'd for sure welcome a November 2.0 News Review if it fits into the schedule. Alot of news coming out this week which I'd love to hear your added opinion and POV on whats been shown and announced.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes my timingsucked on this one!! I'll include all the new EICMA bikes in next months Bike News....

[@churchofbrap876]

At 24:35 is this an option now available on the new GS? New "comfort seat" perhaps? 😂 PS - i like the new jingles!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Now that would be a special comfort seat! ....and glad you like the new jingles...

[@robertholmes8795]

Spoke with a guy a couple of weeks ago who’d just took delivery of his new gs, I went having a look around it and I’m pleasantly surprised how well it looks in person (I’m far from a gs lover aswell) his take on it was the torque was crazy and rode a lot firmer than previous gs…. He seemed to think a lot of previous gs owners arnt going to be fans.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I can't wait to try one and find out for myself! ....stay tuned!

[@williamrae9954]

Looking forward to your Japanese adventures...took the long way round once,from NZ back to Arizona, loved the place...and Japanese ladies do it for me(a little Japanese Instagram influencer was the only person to wish me Happy Birthday this year,our birthdays are 2 days apart)! :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very cool!

[@markdawson4422]

Brilliant video .realy enjoyed all information. Look forward to GS 13 Hundred. .The Japan video .look forward to see .looks full of entertainment and laughs. Keep making us entertained with your videos ...😎👍🍺

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Many thanks and will do!

[@saintsteve]

The zx4rr in 40th anniversary colours of the one to have.

[@splodge57]

Looks great but I'd rather the anniversary ZX6R.

[@saintsteve]

Good choice. In general I prefer this years anniversary colours of the zx4rr, 6r and 10r than the standard colours.

[@johnalleman1134]

A few years ago, I cancelled my MCN subscription, because I missed one on average every few months. Very annoying! No need to worry any more - thanks Andy!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I'll do the missing for you!

[@weddincoyote2440]

Already got tickets for the ABR for 2024. Went last year. Got to ride as a passenger on a ural. The sidecar guys are amazing.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

See you there!

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

Good review TMF that Japan trip looks awesome, went there back in the 70’s to a karate training camp, needless to say it was brutal and didn’t see anything other than the airport and the training camp👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I can imagine that may have been tough!

[@carlton683]

Hi Andy can’t wait for the new tour of Japan your the best ❤

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Looking forward to sharing it with you!

[@matthewcoleman8267]

Buzzing for the new tour video. Hoping there's an autumn Biker Scram?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It's in the diary to record soon! Stay tuned!

[@neilfordham5790]

I am with you on the Gold Wing matter. I have four bikes and love riding my 2013 Triumph T100, no ABS or Traction Control just a clock and a trip meter. How do I manage!

[@davidarchibald5578]

The Mcn test on the new GS was as expected high praise for the bike and rightly so. Although it did breakdown on them.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Did it!!

[@mwdfinch76]

You rule. You give me comfort in a world of madness.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well that's good to hear- shame I'm a nobody!!

[@jh9493]

Thanks for the news update Andy 👍 really looking forward to the Japan series 🙂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that!

[@billcotton1551]

I always wanted to go to Japan TMF! Can't wait to see the series!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@JohnGadsby-mi7ui]

If you're still doubting between 6 or 10 vids for the forthcoming Japan series, then please doubt no more - TEN (or more!!), no brainer for me😁. Really looking forward to the Beaulieu vids tooooo!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that!

[@alanbarnes2920]

The Japan tour teaser has definitely whet the appetite….the floor meal, your food tasting face and the toilet escapade made my face smile..lots 🤣

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Excellent.....

[@manuelhaug4053]

Japan !!! That’s my second home. My wife is japanese and I love this country. I‘m so much looking forward to your Roadtrip!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Stay tuned!

[@RD-RD-66]

Japan! That hits the spot. Been on my wishlist for far too long. Looking forward to the trip vids. 👍⛩️🏯

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Pleased to hear that....

[@eoghanhennessy15]

The abr festival videos I’ve seen from the last one look great, might take you up on the discount offer

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Please do - wil see you there!

[@LordTarbicus9497]

Brilliant as ever , love your videos. I’ve just taken delivery of an Indian scout Bobber. Have you ever reviewed one ? I’ve searched but can’t see Cheers David 💨

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Congratulations on the new bike David...and no, I don't think I have....I do like Indians though...

[@samhill3496]

The Vespa island tour was really good. Computer fought me on comments. The museum sounds great. Time well spent. Japan, a traditional crap? Oh boy.

[@paulregner5335]

The way Triumph was able to cut the price on the Scrambler 1200X was by replacing Brembo Calipers & brakes with Nissen, among other quality component cuts in the suspension (Marzocchi instead of Ohlins). It also saddens me that (at least in the North American market) the 1200X seems to have supplanted the 1200XC. Perhaps the folks in Hinckley figured there wasn't a whole lot of difference between the XC and the XE. I'm glad I have my XC model, and this move by Triumph guarantees that I'll be riding it for many, many years to come.

[@paulv22]

At least in terms of density, the gear box is all steel where the engine has a lot of aluminum. I haven't seen a 1300 in person, but I'd withhold judgement that the CoG has raised. I tend to doubt it has.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I hope you're right!

[@allanmason7544]

looking forward to that next tour andy

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Looking forward to getting the editing done!

[@stallebrass]

The R1300 GS is growing on me too... still not sure about that light but not ween one in the flesh either. I'll wait for the adventure version as I've always preferred that version. I've never felt like it was lacking power though to be honest. My biggest disappointment was to the lack of illuminated switches but finally an electric screen.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...well on certain variants....

[@goldenchild4835]

When you get to ride the 1300 GS you'll likely find the new 1300GS is a good bike, but there's also a bit of marketing-con in the mix there. The claim than BMW radically cut the GS weight for one; standard GS has no centre-stand and fuel capacity is down a litre. It's a bit like a packet of crisps that stay the same price but the bags keep get smaller. Some of kit comes 'standard' but now only on the pricier models.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes - the devil is in the detail!

[@IanSixbikes-by6ei]

Saw the new GS in my Local BMW dealer and thought it looked far better in the metal than it appeared in the photos, the only negative to me was it looked small and seemed to have lost its imposing on road stature which for me was part of the appeal of the GS.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes - will be interesting to see how die hard fans react in regards to sales…

[@jamesmackinlay2500]

I'm looking forward to seeing your Japanese tour. Plus the one where you rode the older bike. As myself and family will be visiting there next year. My boys are into cars but I'm on both sides. Car and bike.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Ooh you'll find it very interesting then!

[@jamesmackinlay2500]

@@TheMissendenFlyer yes can't wait for next video. I have followed you for many years now. Always enjoy. With you and your better half. Keep up the great work. On a sad note. I have sold my nc750x dct. Hopefully next year I may get the new 2023 model nc750x dct Just need to plant the seed to my good lady wife. (Fingers crossed ).

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sow that seed now and let it grow and blossom!

[@simonbowen6653]

Good to hear that you're refreshing the channel. Shame you're not going to Motorcycle Live, it'd be a bit of an antidote to all the Eicma hysteria.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yeah I find those shows a bit meh (hard to get into, expensive, same old bike celebs rolling out the same stuff) unless there's something in particular I want to see...I'm sure I'll go at some point in the future again but just fancied taking a year or two off.....beyond me why they don't make more of motorcycle KZbinrs there (I'm not bitter, just think they're missing a trick!)

[@gzk6nk]

The new GS can be had with gold wheels! TMF bling! Good to see you went SW Motech on the Kwaka.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes gold wheels are a must!

[@JezNashMusic]

Great stuff as ever. The Japan tour looks absolutely amazing - looking forward to that, as well as the other forthcoming stuff. I did hear recently that Honda were looking to patent a system which incorporates a Japanese toilet option for the Goldwing seats. Presumably that’d be right up your alley, no? 😮

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That would certainly be a comfort seat Jez!

[@snuffparrot]

I see what you did there. 😆

[@peterlivermore2177]

Looking forward to your Japan tour & museum feature Andy; more off-the-bike tour footage is good 👍 Auto adjusting screen would drive me nuts! PS. You seemed to enjoy that toilet just a little too much... 😃

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Have a go on one and tell me you don't! Quite a surprise I can tell you.....

[@xfactor5876]

ok, I am still laughing about the toilet scene. Looking forward to the upcoming videos!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to hear that!

[@RedJam65]

Hi Andy, you should meet up with Teapotone and compare your 1200 with his 1300 as regards to moving them about in your favourite train station car park.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes - or alternatively get my own 1300 to do the comparison.... ;0) Just sayin'

[@jeffmccollum3769]

i think you would lenjoy riding the Desert X. handles great off and on road.

[@MarkATaylor]

I went to see the new GS in the flesh and its not as substantial as the current model and would cost £10k to upgrade. So, I’m keeping my 1250GS and have bought a Triumph Scrambler with the £10k. Feels like I’ve got a free bike 😂

[@Erictheha1fabee]

Andy, I'm really looking forward to your Japanese tour (I posted the picture of Kinkaku-ji in the rain on FB or Ig?). Please don't sell your GS. Get the 1300 by all means but you would regret that one. Its been with you from new and you have a lot of history with it. Like RV's VFR800 please let it have a corner of your garage.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No plans to sell it currently - though i do need any spare corners in my garage!

[@billcotton1551]

Hi TMF ,I went to a premier of the 1300 GS last night at my local dealership. I'm sure it is a great bike, but the looks didn't do anything for me.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh dear, I'm still yet to see one for real!

[@Domitianvs]

My paranoid thoughts on adding microphones to the Goldwing to help auto adjust the wind screen is that seems dodgy to say the least. My first thought is that they want to hook that up to Apple CarPlay or whatever other equivalent there is, to listen in to you (including what music you're listening to, what you're saying to your pillion, your riding mates, your phone calls or whoever else you might be communicating with on your ride, or even just when you're talking to yourself) and sell that information for advertising. Before people say that I'm completely unhinged, there was an article in the Swedish edition of Auto Motor & Sport where they did a comprehensive rundown on just how much information you're giving up when using connectivity services provided by pretty much all car manufacturers these days. That was not a pretty read!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Scary!

[@julianlewis632]

Cheers mate Keep up the great work Love those T120 Bonnie’s

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks, will do!

[@RHS3]

Shame 2 papers I was looking forward to your comments on MCN putting the Tiger 1200 top in their recent “ Adventure test”

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

They did? Wow….

[@333ellcastro]

looking forward too the Japan tour already haha

[@grahamwhittley8595]

Always fancied going to Japan really looking forward to seeing that series 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that - I think it's a goodie!

[@keitht3055]

Looking forward to the Japan series 👍. I had a ride on the new GS13 a couple of weeks ago, unfortunately the weather was crap with damp/wet roads, I'm actually the same weight, height, as you, even without the height adjustment it was fine, and, the engine is amazing, the thing that struck me was that is it too good? 🤔.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Is that possible??

[@k.o.486]

Totally Agree with you on the Windscreen for the GW! If they are going to add to the cost they should fix the BlueTooth, stop requiring a headset to get Apple Carplay and give us a more comfortable seat out of the factory.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Amen to that with knobs on!