Crossing Canada's Only Desert on a Yamaha TW200 - 2018 Review

[@theenemiewithin]

This is easily the highest quality motorcycle content on the internet

[@kevindavies5978]

Without a doubt

[@TheSocketshock]

without a doubt

[@marksikorsky5692]

Higher quality than most anything on American television

[@MrBenHaynes]

@@marksikorsky5692 What's television?

[@alanalain4884]

He does very nice videos but there another guy which does really great stuff too, (Adventure Oz/Cross training enduro skills (same guy, 2 channels)) Here is an example video link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goO0qnh4jpqMoLM You'll tell me...

[@NovaRedBaron]

As a former Yamaha TW200 owner, this video is golden. I regretted selling the bike the day I sold it. This bike was more like having a loyal Labrador retriever than it was having a motorcycle. Well done FortNine, well done!!!

[@peterjones4621]

I know how you feel, I've sold some motorcycles and wondered a year or two later WHY? I didn't really need the money and now I really wish I had my beloved bike back. I felt like I had deserted a old dear friend. 😟

[@ihoffland]

I sold my TW200 and totally regret it now… maybe I need another?

[@Sheevness]

​@@ihoffland You probably do. I'm in the market for my first tw.

[@OGkush69x]

@@Sheevnessjust got my first tw last week. 2023 from the show room floor. 🍻 cheers to a great lil off trail brike

[@L0op]

Yeah, I've had my TW125 for ages, and I've grown out of it. But I can not get myself to sell it. I'm half convinced I will keep this bike until either of us falls apart.

[@Captain-Max]

This is one of the best videos I have ever watched. If anything was going to convince this broken down 70 year old Man to purchase just one more dirt bike before the end this video is it. I have yearned for a TW 200 To explore Arizona deserts For the past 5 years. Sadly I know My patched together spine would not tolerate it. You have earned yourself another subscriber. Off road forever my friend! 👍

[@yoshireikerson771]

God bless you, Brother!

[@cooperyork8255]

👍👍

[@basiliohernandez5111]

But you CAN get a TW and ride around a bit and get back on two wheels as much as you can tolerate it.

[@michaelduarte4041]

Get a cheap wrangler and modify it you can bring the cooler tunes and still get alot of places just slower. Theres so much to see go out and do it. Dont let regret set it

[@Captain-Max]

@@michaelduarte4041 not to worry, way ahead of you. 2012 Wrangler years back and currently a Honda Pioneer 700. 😉👍

[@eliebreaux6504]

How in the F*CK are you guys putting out better content with higher production value than anything I have ever seen from traditional media? This is 5 years old at this point and watching it today still feels like a revelation. Truly superb work guys.

[@mr.mckinnon4197]

Damn! I'm an English teacher and I want to commend you on the writing in your videos. Your scripts are written with intellect and wordplay that makes me want to rethink my stereotypes about KZbinrs. Your vocabulary and precise diction reflect a tonne of skill, and your verbal control is studied and calming - a Bob Ross in a world of Sponge Bobs. Thank you for elevating the form and not underestimating your audience. It's downright literary what you're achieving here!

[@valadq632]

"... with its lean mixture and its 400lb farm wife capacity.." Oh yeah.. he's a real poet. e_e

[@mr.mckinnon4197]

@@valadq632 poetry is often crass and lewd. Most folks don't see that side because they get hung up on how it's presented in school. A blunt force use of imagery isn't a discredit to his other writing. At any rate, he isn't screaming in your face to get views. That subtlety of delivery deserves some recognition as it's rare for the form.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

He's full of shit.

[@hibobb123456]

Ha... I love it!! "A Bob Ross in a world of Sponge Bobs"

[@hamzaadv6352]

The comment I want to say but I didn’t know how. Thank you, from an English-as-a-fifth-language person. I appreciate his skill so much. You should use these in your classes

[@CGR89]

Please stop convincing me to buy motorcycles I don’t need.

[@jonesrobert66]

No such thing as a motorcycle you don't need!

[@mikegryba3407]

The mathematical equation for the amount of bikes you need is expressed as n+1, where n is the amount of bikes you currently have.

[@AndrewCamarata]

The tw200 is the only bike you need.

[@Oddman1980]

The issue is, you NEED a TW200.

[@jamesoren7238]

I feel like TW200's just went up in price lol

[@one-of-us9939]

This was a short movie, not a KZbin video... Bravo!

[@shizzle1903]

one-of-us this guy is good

[@gmodesike]

this guy makes movie videos. he's awesome

[@hugoalju]

Those "no trespassing" signs in the end gave me a sad feeling about the world getting smaller... Guys, this video is pure poetry on 2 wheels, thank you for doing it. Edit: Wow, never thought I'd have these many likes and a discussion. Fellas, I understand the reason behind these signs, sure you'd better be safe than sorry about your land, my statement is purely based on a romantic view on the world. I love trail hiking, exploring, and I'm someone who just likes to be there and leave nothing but footprints, but I can't speak for the rest of the world. It's just that lately there's less and less of these places to go and people to care for them.

[@stopglobalswarming]

If I had a big land , I would allow mc and bikes on a road through it. Keeping riders on it makes it not grow over

[@TheJessicarabbit09]

im from Ontario Canada and fucking every where is private property and farmers fields.. :(

[@N3gativeChill]

Stephanie Jonathan yeah sledding up near timmins is rough now even compared to two or three years ago

[@liprippers9996]

@@stopglobalswarming Just wait until they crash and sue you. Take your land lol.

[@stopglobalswarming]

Lip Rippers only volunteers then if people are going to be douchebags

[@anthonyabadies1403]

Damn that hits the spot.."Sure I'm not gonna get there fast, but I'll get there"..whew life lesson right there

[@bobvincent4841]

Well said lol Tortoise and the hare! 😂

[@PedroPereira-si3sy]

Years ago while hiking in some castle walls in Portugal, I've seen this beautiful scenery, amazing garden with an excellent view. Checked I could jump the 2-3m wall, to a 50 cm2 gap and get to a trail it was just there. unfortunately, I'm not as strong as I was when younger, the height of the jump was too much on my legs, and went rolling down the hill, and nearly killed myself. I got still to this beautiful park with a beautiful view. then found that if I would of went around the wall there was a gate, open for all. ."Sure I'm not gonna get there fast, but I'll get there" . learned that lesson that day, no need to jump the wall, just take your time and go around.

[@Gandalftheblack137]

I bought my TW200 because of this video. I still come back and watch it occasionally as the cinematography is enthralling.

[@BuildingCenter]

In conversation, I bet this guy frequently hears "I've never thought about it that way." Also, Aneesh Shivanekar is a beast of a cinematographer.

[@vincentthart4708]

BuildingCenter they really are a perfect duo

[@user-Ryan-E-Day]

Three cheers for Aneesh Shivanekar!

[@osimnod]

Aneesh deserves a raise. Can you imagine how cold it must've been to film some of these segments?

[@newenglandscrambler2262]

+1 for Aneesh

[@Miata822]

It's not a motorcycle review. It's art. Your videos constantly amaze me.

[@Brendead8]

I like how when I'm watching your videos, it feels like you're sharing something you found, instead of giving me a lecture.

[@deangardner7139]

Good way of putting it

[@m.dennis]

Poetry. Riding art. You name it. Watching this in 2022 and dang, Ryan and the Fortnine team sure are on a class of their own. Keep it up!

[@eljefe7578]

In 1977, got my first Yamaha 80 enduro at 13 years old and put hundreds of miles on the prairies and foothills of Alberta. This video allowed me to feel the cold air, freezing water and the warmth of the campfire at the last mile of the day. I now live in Southern AZ on the border of Mexico with my KLR 650. Thank you for taking me back to those days where all I cared about was "getting there" and wondering if I was actually going to survive.

[@MehYam2112]

That white or yellow MX80, the two stroke one? If so, I had that bike too.

[@EvanzoZubinsky]

I have contributed russian subtitles to share the video with my friends, so please accept it if you don't mind! Keep up the good work!

[@Mr_Fancypants]

" you see Ivan, if subtitles are in communism, other Ivan's can read to! " Oy blin, pawel can't read. Oh well...

[@FidoFerrari]

Good job, Ivan! I can't read Russian, but "Russian read me".

[@korooss1]

@@Mr_Fancypants боюсь вас разочаровать, но вы удивитесь как хорошо читают русские, когда в очередной раз придете к нам.

[@Mr_Fancypants]

@@korooss1 sorry for i do not speak Communism

[@redbear1935]

@@Mr_Fancypants but you speak , idiot, very well :))

[@237whpH2Bhatch]

I feel like I'm stealing something while watching these videos without paying.

[@Rustsamurai1]

👍

[@Qasibr]

It’s so important to do what you can put your heart into. Fort nine’s videos are always so wonderful. I wonder who he works for, he sometimes refers to his boss. Wonder if that’s the wife lol

[@kyleauty251]

@@Qasibr He works for FortNine.ca This is just the KZbin channel for a larger motorcycle accessories retailer.

[@agentgfh]

Make your next motorcycle gear purchase from their site to support them in that case.

[@kyleauty251]

@@agentgfh Alas they don't ship outside Canada, I'm in Australia

[@truthseeker2587]

This is the best tw200 review in the 3 decades of its existence

[@hfjdlofhdkjd]

"I've had farts with more compression " 😂you had me rolling on the floor 😂

[@6l5t]

That one killed me hahaha

[@brandonleal5988]

Goofffysss ahhh😆🤠🤣🤣🤡

[@luuk341]

He got me with: "And a rear tire with so much grip, you could bumpstart it in a lake"

[@L0op]

it's true though, you could probably just stick some wood in the TW and it's gonna burn it

[@andrestrydom292]

Having ridden sport bikes my whole life, I cannot say why, but I had always wanted a TW200. Two years ago I happened upon a 2011 TW with only 500km on the clock selling for a song. I bought it and have never regretted it. She now has almost 8000km on the clock and most of that has been bashing through the bushes and just loving every slow purposefully eaten up kilometer. Your video just highlights everything I love about my own bike. And around town it is actually not to bad, as you mentioned, they corner beautifully thanks to those monster tyres and are pretty nimble to throw around. To Ryan and the crew behind the scenes, thanks for an awesome video, and an amazing channel. Keep up the amazing work guys!

[@ODH3]

"braking requires the foresight of a retirement planner..." lol

[@MrBenHaynes]

At least it's not "clunker class" (drum braked front end)

[@noneyabusiness3253]

Ben Haynes it used to have a front drum, I think it was into the 2000s before they gave it a front disc

[@MrBenHaynes]

@@noneyabusiness3253 Correct, I don't remember any Tee Dubs sold in Aus with disc (80's/90's)

[@sidecardan8403]

That's not a problem for me, I ride a Ural now.

[@willshaw3561]

Like the back brake of my Dr 200se Just touch it at speed on the hwy and the thing locks up gos in to a skid for 20 feet then totally sideways then you try and straight it up go for front brakes real easy and try for the back brakes again..Its Homicide men Hahaha

[@DouViction]

I trained on a TW200 for my license test. Hearing this engine again brought back memories. And, as always with these videos, it was a huge pleasure to watch.

[@TheBengineer3712]

Ditto

[@patricklanigan]

Yup, my encounter with the TW200 was my motorcycle safety training course too, awesome little bike.

[@BN1960]

Premiere is a solution for which there is no problem.

[@moomoomoomuu]

@Ross Bourne how is a smartphone a solution to a non existing problem??? Clock, GPS, Internet, Camera, Light And you can call who ever you want where ever you are. smartphones are the solution to so many problems

[@Jaybiiird]

@@moomoomoomuu i agree with you, premiere is just ridiculous, i wish it didn't exist

[@puchmaximaximierer1913]

@@moomoomoomuu you can call everyone from everywhere? So I'm guessing you are not from germany... here around my hometown I have realy huge problems at calling people on the mobile cause there are many spots wihout connection.. we somehow live in the digital stoneage xD

[@I_Santos_]

Ross Bourne in what world I’d premier “progress”? Just because someone has an idea, doesn’t automatically mean it was a good one. Not everything serves a useful purpose. Some ideas make things better, that’s progress. Others serve no purpose other than to irritate.

[@I_Santos_]

Ross Bourne perhaps I did misunderstand something, my apologies. I just didn’t think it was a very good comparison, in my opinion. The point I was trying to make was that while not NECESSARY (since we could do the things befofe), a cellphone was at least very CONVENIENT for the user. And I would agree that that is progress. However, I fail to see how the the premier feature is either necessary or convenient. It offers nothing to the viewer or the content creator. Most people hate the constant barrage of ads they get, but st least that generates revenue for the content creator allowing them to produce better content and in some cases make a living and dedicate themselves more to their product. So it serves a purpose. I just fail to see what the plus side of this feature is. That’s true, this is objective and it’s just my opinion, for what little it’s worth. But as viewers we should express our enjoyment or irritation with features as it provides feedback to those providing the service. It seems that here is a considerable amount of people for whom this is rather annoying.

[@peterfehr7441]

It's been said again and again, but it still needs to be said. The greatest videos ever. The scenes, the scripts, the music, pure gold. This one moves to the top of a very impressive list. Absolutely amazing

[@212driller]

at about the 10th time watching this I bought a TW200. Took it for its first ride and I have to say I am in love. It can go through some crazy terrain that no other bike (maybe besides a rokon) could do. Way different riding style than my motorcross bike I used to have. Me with my wife as passenger plowed through deep sand, mud, steep hills etc. I couldn't believe it!

[@eamonneamonn]

I got one too bc of this video! Not a split second of regret.

[@womanhoodisnotacostume7648]

I'm afraid I'm going to follow y'all steps 😂

[@jr-qj6xw]

I can't remember the last time I commented on a KZbin video. But, dammit Ryan, you and the team at F9 stun me more and more with each release. Cinematography and music choices that remind me of the finest days of Top Gear, plus insight and profundity. This is what motorcycling (and gearhead/petrolhead culture in general) needs. Thank you, Ryan+FortNine. Don't stop.

[@neelchat594]

on point chief !

[@leighcharles5389]

Just wanted to say as much love as Ryan gets with these videos and completely deserves, the rest of the people who are involved in the production, recording and post production need much love too. Great work!

[@CharlesHuse]

He said in a previous video that there are only 2 people on his entire team. Him and one other.

[@davecarsley8773]

There's no huge team behind Ryan. How about instead of lecturing random people about who "needs love" -- like a school teacher asking if we said thank you -- you do a little research?

[@seansteede]

I live near his shop in a side alley in North Vancouver British Columbia....I can attest, there is no crew - it's him and a one other gent. They do amazing content to be sure! One of the few KZbinr's I check the "bell" for and love it when I see an notification they've posted something new.

[@papatorr3669]

@@davecarsley8773 meeoow!

[@MEFelicia]

@@davecarsley8773 😅😅😅😅Damn you didn't need to roast him

[@MOTOTREK]

Well done, guys! I admire your commitment to production quality! -T

[@ADVRaiderKTM]

Bret, you and Ryan have the best motorcycle channels on KZbin, hands down!

[@Sam-ie9nf]

Brett seems to have good taste regarding KZbin channels, I'm not surprised

[@Mydudemaylee]

I wish you guys could get your hands on an Indian ftr 1200,would love to see that review video.

[@alanalain4884]

@@ADVRaiderKTM Another good one is Adventure Oz/Cross training enduro skills (same guy)

[@Thisguyhere1828]

Old video, but, for whatever reason, you were born for this role. From way down South in Texas, I’ve been binge watching your videos non-stop. KTM 1290 SA-R, picking your brain, as well as everyone at F9. Biking is something innumerable, something apolitical, irreligious, completely shareable. No matter what you ride, it is something uniting. It is freedom. Thanks to you and your team for what y’all do.

[@cadennickel4896]

Kinda weird seeing Kamloops in the background of such a cinematic, well made video. Probably the best work to come out of Kamloops 👍👌

[@paulachenkonobert3802]

It's my " back yard"..

[@CaptHollister]

I was hoping to post some classy, erudite comment, but I'm still snickering like a schoolboy at your "I've had farts with higher compression than this engine" comment. Eloquence and erudition must always bow before the good fart joke.

[@usernamemykel]

I worked as a bailiff. A few of us entered a courthouse elevator, along with "civilians". During the course of the ride, one of the bailiffs activated a "fart machine" - need I say more??

[@477raptor]

This wasn't just a video for us all to watch... it was an EXPERIENCE! Thank you for sharing this journey with us! Your talent and hard work is inspiring!

[@chazlyle41]

The TW200 and it's better brother the XT250 are the most underrated leisurely exploration bikes that most beginners didn't know they needed. I most often see them on the back of pickups and trailers of those who are retired and touring the National Parks system as a way to explore the terrain once they get to their destination for a night or three. I have an Xt225 for about seven years as a backup bike to teach others on and stroll to the store (85+ mpg and cooler than a moped) but ended up riding it over my other bikes many Summer nights because it's just more fun to relax on. If you want to shred the hardest these aren't your bikes. But we forget that we're not all pro dirt racers and some, even many of us just want to cruise and chill :)

[@dualsportwannabe3708]

I'm going to add the DR200 to this list as well. Yet another great bike that you only ever see on the back of RV's (if you see them at all).

[@darekell]

Love my XT250! I've been riding for 15 years and its the most fun I've had on 2 wheels.

[@2Thumbs0402]

As an XT225 (Serow in JDM form) owner, I fully agree with Chaz.

[@1990-t1j]

Agreed! And don't forget the VanVan200.

[@terrykay2858]

Guys..you keep raising your own bar as usual. Super job, thanks much. I think i will be cancelling my sat tv subscription soon if you start producing material like this on a daily basis. As for the TW, thinking about rekindling an old friendship. Cheers

[@PineyRider]

Excellent work, Ryan F9!This may be my favorite video on KZbin. I always desired to own a TW and I finally bought one a year ago. No regrets whatsoever. The best part? I paid cash for it with the money I saved by quitting smoking after 8 months or so. Damn fine trade! TW200 is 2 wheeled happiness and Fortnine nailed it with this video! "It's for going OFF TRAIL" Goddamn right!!

[@mutt2jeff]

Honestly, one of the greatest bikes of all time. I have had two over the years. Just simple, economical fun.

[@1960ARC]

When I was around 10 years old, My Father took us to watch a strange Australian documentary when a guy went around Australia on a motorcycle. It was 1970 and I have no idea what the bike was. The venue was not a cinema and generally hosted concerts. Why my Father took the family to watch this, I have no idea, maybe it was free? This video, Your video, actually reminds me of that documentary, the narrator I think spoke a little slower than you do. Good job, great video!!!

[@Johnhrop]

This is not just any KZbin clip. This is an artistic treasure. Thanks Ryan and the Fort9 team. 🇦🇺

[@stimboi]

i just got home from a night shift's work, and i made coffee when i saw the thumbnail, thinking i would enjoy the usual superb content that is Fortnine. just to know i have to wait 36hrs.

[@nothingbutsorrow4507]

So sad! You pay for a content... wait, you don't actually pay, it's fucking free. What tha hell do you feel entitled to act that way then?

[@sakuyachan]

@@nothingbutsorrow4507 Maybe some people use youtube to watch videos instantly, if i want to watch something that have to wait X amounts of days/hours i can watch a tv show or a series instead.

[@stimboi]

@@nothingbutsorrow4507 Relax, it's a comment section, i'm just commenting. In no way i felt entitled to anything.

[@I_Santos_]

It’s not entitlement, it’s the unnecessary tease. The content creator will post when they post. That’s perfectly fair. It’s this format of teasing when not posting that’s annoying. That has nothing to do with paying.

[@robertstewart1262]

This guy should be working for Yamaha. I’m 61 and after watching this, I went out and bought a new one. I like it a lot.

[@hrcjoet]

smart move my friend

[@SamCyanide]

Yes I've seen this, yes I'll watch it again

[@slimkek4254]

*no one is afraid to drop these things....* *OFF A CLIFF*

[@Thunderous117]

God rest Stan Rogers, thanks for years of amazing videos Ryan and the F9 guys!

[@TheMapleseed]

Beautiful scenery and featuring one of the greatest motorcycles of all time. I live on a farm and I've used my TW to check fences and herd cows, so I can attest to the benefits of that slow walk first gear. It is also brings a smile to my face every time I get on it. It is so fun that lately I've been leaving my CBR at home and taking the TW, so long as I don't have to get where I'm going in any sort of a hurry. Glad to see the TW getting the respect it deserves after 30 years.

[@usernamemykel]

Are the cows faster?

[@the_Googie]

@@usernamemykel Cows have one CowPower!

[@dirtcopdualsport]

This is by far my favorite moto-vehicle on youtube. I watch it at least once a month.

[@tonygross8678]

One of your best. At 66 and after a XR 250R, KDX 200, CRF 450x, TPI 300XCW, 790 Adventure X, the T dub will be my last bike. It's been a great Adventure on the road and dirt. Keep rolling on!

[@mwaustn]

From the commentary to the videography this is film festival winning material. Beautifully done, with humor in all the right places.

[@easternfrontnh]

I've wanted one of these for years. And this just makes me want one even more than ever. I think this video is the ultimate tribute to this bike and makes us all remember why we want a dirt bike. Go ride and have fun.

[@Fireguy97]

Those first opening scenes brought back wonderful memories of the road between Kamloops and Ashcroft. The scenery is incredible. Thank you for this great video.

[@spitfiremac]

I'm going to sound a bit hyperbolic here, but this will be my only comment on the vids so I want to make sure it does the lifting for the hundreds of times I've wanted to leave a comment on F9 videos. I'm an on again off again rider through life and have seen so many niche YT content scenes, as have many of us. My particular lense of video diet is below, but the point is, taken as a whole, FortNine has to be the highest or among the highest quality content creator in YT. They range from scientific to philosophical, often poetic, always cinematic and funny. The writing is as exquisite in longform arc as it is charming in delivery. It's not just about the machines, but the culture at the time of their creation, not just about how to ride better, but about the physics that makes it possible, not just about the riders, but their society and sub-cultures, not just about history, but legacy and what that means. The quality of what you see and hear is about 80% "don't you ever look away" for fear of missing another sensory gem laid out to feast on. Cinematography, editing, sound and soundtrack are top shelf for any industry, including Hollywood. The research is extremely thorough and impeccably presented, so that even when there's a falter, the sources are always available for the community to correct. The whole team is talented, including other hosts, but Ryan must be mentioned by name as something special. His confidence, comprehensiveness, knowledge, and especially charm are legendary, and deservedly so. He doesn't just give an answer or an aside, he gives you all of them wrapped up efficiently street taco style for maximum enjoyment. You ride home having one too many but feeling cheerilly full. You never, never once just get the experience you think you're in for, always leaving feeling edified and not just informed. They even hide their commitment to quality with injokes, visual easter eggs, and unannounced extended one-take shots with 6 minutes of perfectly drlivered script, and perfectly timed moving camera choreography to environmental interactions. It's like it's not just made for us but as appeals back into heaven after the team clearly made a deal with the devil. "Hey St. Pete, you can turn anything into multilayered art if you try hard enough. Jump on our pillion and come for a ride." Aside... my particular YT diet and perspective compared to this niche motorcycle channel: private aviation, science communication channels, outlanding & travel bloggers, history channels, international travel, global political economics channels, modern literature reviews, guntube, survival vlogs, US minority issues and culture commenters, motorcycle channels. Many others will have different exposures, but I think we all agree.

[@Anthonyhancock71]

I bought a 2020 tw200. Best thing I’ve ever done. I’ve been a 2 stroker for 30 yrs. riding my 125 and 250 at the track every week, and now I’ve got a tractor. I can ride from my house here in chilliwack bc and ride endless trails right from my doorstep. The tw 200. Most excellent choice for beginner or vet master like my self. Great video!! Great channel. Come out to chilliwack sometime 👍

[@peteraugust5295]

Thanks.. Now I want to quit my job, buy a tw200 and move to some desert....

[@usernamemykel]

Don't forget the snake bite kit. And scorpion repellent. And water. And fire starters...

[@thomasbarlow4223]

You should

[@irishflyer6377]

Can I come too and bring my toys

[@peteraugust5295]

@@irishflyer6377 600m distance and I am fine. I dont want the place to be crowded.

[@loraebner5506]

Same!!! I’ll go with you!

[@sparkeyjames]

Wait a minute somehow art got mixed up with a motorcycle review. The results are highly enjoyable.

[@ML-oz2gr]

👏🏽👏🏽 This episode makes me want to cry and give my xt550 a hug.

[@BuilderofRat]

I liked this video. The narrator has my kind of humor. I was 74 years old and I found a single track trail that I wanted to go on. At the time I had a 94 XT600, so I gave it a shot. After I got that high-geared top-heavy bike about 1.5 miles into the trail, I decided to turn around before either the trail, or the bike killed me. As I was turning around, it tipped over. I did not crash, I just got off-balance. It took everything that I had to lift that thing back up. I researched a lot of trail bikes after that, and I decided to go for a TW200. I live in South Eastern Idaho, and I had to travel to Denver Colorado to find me a 2022 TW200. I went down that same trail with this new 200, and easily made it past where I had issues with my 600, but a little further on I found a scary down-hill, and I decided that I would come back when I had geared down the bike and had someone with me. Well, I have since then added a decent skid plate, handlebar guards, a larger rear sprocket, and o-ring chain, a luggage rack, a much better padded seat, handlebar risers, added 1" to the rear brake lever to give me more leverage to the brakes, and a much better tool kit. The supplied tool kit is garbage. The guy that I was going to take with me broke his ankle on his bike, so I will most likely do this trail alone. I do always carry a Personal Locater Beacon with me, because I always ride alone. I am now 75 years old, and I am looking forward to going on this trail. I just wanted to add, that I am not worried about the down-hill, but when off-roading it is always prudent to never go down a hill that you can't climb back up if the need arises. I figure it this way, I am only 2 miles from the trailhead where this hill is located, and if it is unclimbable by myself, I can walk back to the truck and recruit some help. So far, (700 miles), I love this bike. It has been years since I had a bike with this little horsepower, ( comparable to a Yamaha 175 enduro), but so far it has went where I pointed it.

[@PineyRider]

Perfect example of the old saying "You don't stop riding because you get old, you get old because you stop riding." Kudos to you, Dave! Be safe and stay young. (You have 19 yrs on me)

[@BuilderofRat]

@@PineyRider This is a bit of an update. I am now 76, and the TW has 1,700 miles on it. I installed Bradley's rear disc brake. I just could not get the air bled out of it, so I found and purchased 2 banjo bolts with built-in bleeders. Problem solved!!! I normally drive a harvest truck in the fall, but this year, I am going to ride my TW, and my 2022 Polaris quad. I tried a tad bigger rear sprocket, and I was cruising at 35 instead of 45, so I put the stock gearing back on. I had a little problem on a ride last fall. I was going up a very challenging road, and there was a 3 inch wide part of the trail that would have got me by a large rock. I got out of shape and hit the large rock. The TW went over backwards so fast that I was totally unprepared. The bike fell over and ended up on my leg. I could not get into a position that I could lift it off of my leg. Thank goodness that day I wore my Carr-Hart slip-on mini boots. I was able to slide my foot out of the boot and get out from under the bike. It was during the week, and on a trail that was not heavily used because it is so rugged. Like I said, I had my PLB with me, but I really did not want to call out search and rescue just to lift the bike off my leg. I am soooooo happy that I was able to extricate myself. I took my G/F up and showed her where it happened. She said that I was nuts for even trying. She was most likely correct, but that has never stopped me before. LOL That trail that I talked about before I still have not tried it. It has me spooked just a little. I went down a hill that I could not go back up one time in Nevada on my XT600. I went as far as I could down the canyon, and walked out. I went back with friends and sawed a few trees out of the way so that I could get through, then we coma longed the bike up a vertical 20 foot cliff. I was much younger at that time. LOL I still love this little bike. I have done some very rocky trails around where I live, and that little bike is like a tank. I actually rode it just about 2 miles today. It was so cold, and I wimped out. Sad..........but true!

[@ianwatson3315]

When one sees a F9 video that’s already a year old, it’s still time to watch.

[@timrlang159]

This one will never get old. It's not just a simple bike review. From the eloquent narration to the humor to the beautiful cinematography to the seemless editing, it's art.

[@patrickarchibald6787]

I live in The Kimberley, a wild region in the north of the the State of Western Australia. WA is three times as big as Texas, with a population of 2.5 million. I live in the least populated region, there are hardly any roads here, and no fences. There is a huge wilderness out my back door and this bike would be perfect to explore it. It's sandy and rocky here and those fat tyres would be get traction in the rugged terrain. Great video, thanks.

[@johnot1168]

Don't think we get these in Australia unfortunately

[@ianjones2731]

Dunno that fuel range would get old real quick up there.

[@Zig285]

I've seen these with larger aftermarket tanks, as well.

[@matthews852]

Good on ya mate! Was just saddling up me dingo, to go croc watchin, up at the billabong!!

[@jakeedgell591]

I can comfirm first hand that the wide tires on here will out perform the standard narrow dirt bike tires on sand and rocks by a long shot.

[@TillDeathDualUsSport]

I literally stood up and clapped for this vid! This absolutely made my night! It made me fall in love with my Tdub all over again! These are the exact reasons I bought one in the first place. Thank you for putting this together!

[@BillBurley]

Good lord, i came for a motorcycle, I left enlightened.

[@daviddonne7333]

Two years later, and I've found this clip - beautifully done and of film quality. Here, in Australia -a land of wide open spaces, adventure is readily available. My gf (still on her L's has just bought a DR 200 and we are about to set off on a dirt ride. I want her to watch this vid and be inspired.

[@billwesley2213]

2 years later, how was the trip?

[@Av8Eva]

The script, the cinematography, unbelievable stuff guys! I'm so impressed by your work! You all should be winning awards.

[@thisisrob8750]

Batchelor Heights Kamloops B.C. Canada. I've been riding here since the 80's. Amazing dirt bike country!

[@Sorennn94]

This video deserves every award there is It’s pure beauty

[@TheNikoavella123]

When I feel sad, I look for this video. Makes me feel so relaxed.

[@cyranodetal]

how on earth do you manage to make me all emotional on a friggin' motorbike review? damn.

[@Edwardlewis18]

Stan Rogers was one of my Father's favorite musicians. Thanks for the reference!

[@TalinkoMontaro]

Aside from the premiere trickery, this another is yet another of your masterpieces. The filmography is on part with the greatest, the music and script on point. Just like this bike I hope you'll keep on trucking FortNine

[@ExtendedJet8]

I've never had wanderlust like I have now after this video. I'm sellin the sport bike and the hatchback, buyin a tw200 and a pickup

[@marsan150282]

Did you ever did it?

[@ExtendedJet8]

@@marsan150282 nah, between the pandemic and becoming a dad... Maybe in another lifetime lol

[@ylastchance]

I just bought a pickup and I'm considering this bike too. Also X2 on the dad thing lol

[@garyross7496]

started with a truck, got my dub, and sold my truck for a Honda Fit lol

[@Xener09]

Best part of the TW is you don't need a pickup. It will take you to the trails, through them, and back home with ease.

[@1990-t1j]

Just watched this a second time. It's got to be one of the best motorcycle videos I have ever seen, and I wish you could still buy a TW200 in Europe.

[@yessure5291]

I can ship one to you from Canada :)

[@sebastiangeorge7714]

@@yessure5291 probably no chance to register it 🤔

[@yessure5291]

@@sebastiangeorge7714 use the license plate from something else - ride conservative so you dont get pulled over and don't attract attention. I have been riding 42 years and only pulled over once. because "I was riding too careful" ha ha

[@sebastiangeorge7714]

@@yessure5291 that could get you in prison (in the worst case)

[@yessure5291]

@@sebastiangeorge7714 Wrong -

[@sixtyninetele]

2:07: “...where the sidewall lugs grip like a herd of Mountain Goats.” This is poetry. 🤙🏽

[@adnanbh]

Had a tear hanging in the corner of my eye by the time the video was over!

[@whiskeyshots]

That was a review? I have never in my life had a desire to own a TW200 and now you have me fighting the urge to hit Cycle Trader and eBay. That was a sales video. Your videos are always to notch. Your narration and the video production are amazing. Thanks for that.

[@vanveen8472]

amazing what you can do with a good camera, a tw200 and a brain, of course the Kamloops area does help, good job, thanks

[@maj301]

I have a TW... Love it for all the reasons you mentioned ..Good and not so good..It's not my only bike .. But my favorite for getting back to where I started riding from..

[@hurt1704]

This comment right here. My TW takes me back to being a kid growing up having a blast putting around on trails

[@ksashank6271]

Now I know, this channel is destined to become the best motorsport channel ever after the three English Trio and their programmes

[@PineyRider]

In my opinion, one of the best videos on KZbin. I've watched it many many times.

[@lonelyvoice]

Ryan, you are the best content creator/artist I've came across. Keep up the fantastic work for all of us impatiently waiting for the next masterpiece from you!!! Tons of love from the sister country Finland!!!

[@501blues6]

The TW was my first bike loaned to me from a friend that didn't want to ride it. That bike is amazing. Truly. Everything you said and did with it is totally true. Its a tank and great first bike. Cheap to operate fun as hell to ride.

[@mykytajex2248]

Please don't use premiere. That's how channels die.

[@Jeremy-fy1sz]

I was excited to watch this.... But now I have to be excited in 36 hours.... I can't live like this:(

[@hayterj6898]

Agreed! already unsubbed to afew channels who use this terrible Premieres feature. you can tell someone at youtube thought "oh god this will build so much hype for the video!" no, it only pisses off people who want to watch content when its "posted"

[@tbillington]

Agreed. It is a shit idea, as the videos end up well down the subscription page by the time it actually premieres.

[@motoryzen]

This is Fortnine....not blizzard game company. It won't die as long as this team keeps pumping out great content and this video is no exception.

[@Darkman0198]

@Ross Bourne Good thing it didn't work so I had to go to their channel to get to the video. KZbin is really good at not sending notifications.

[@letthetunesflow]

RIP Stan Rogers. You were, and will always be the one Canadian songwriter who captured better than anyone what it is/was to be Canadian. Stan sung about the good, the bad, and especially the bittersweet hardship of life in Canada’s beautiful, yet unforgiving landscape, one that’s beautifully wild and savage. Stan undoubtedly wrote the unofficial national anthem(s) of Canada, and sung words that expressed what it was, and is to be Canadian. Breaking out into verses of Barrett’s Privateers, and Northwest Passage while catching up with old & new friends is one distinctly Canadian tradition, and songs I would happily trade for our actual national anthem!

[@austinprichard6375]

This guy doesn't make youtube videos...he makes straight up movies. So fantastic man. I have been binge watching your channels and wish there were even more videos.

[@1966johnnywayne]

Once again, Ryan and the gang have produced one of the best bike reviews out there.

[@jonwoodworker]

OMG! I cant believe you can make a big budget feature film, on a bike made by a piano company, absolutly AWSOME. I just wish it was 10 mins longer so I could finish my box of popcorn and snow caps.

[@TheSmitht64]

Lord I miss my tw200. I gave it to family where it now roams the Guatemalan mountains.

[@shawncolby7591]

Fortnine's content is by far the new gold standard for youtube videos. There is no other motorsport youtuber who can match this guy in his high quality production value and great info with occasional humor. What I noticed the most is his knowledge of content curve, he spends the perfect amount of time on each scene or subject. Never a wasted click on this KZbin genius.

[@NickVetter]

I always end up coming back to these videos a few months later. Its a never ending cycle.

[@lrdefender1690]

I just finished my MSF course this weekend on a tw200!

[@papatorr3669]

Now go out and buy one

[@magicoddeffect]

Nice! When I did my own course back in 2017 I was lucky enough to pick the only TW200 they had. Love that little thing and I hope I get to own one someday.

[@deborahchesser7375]

lrdefender1690 I used to maintain those bikes. You guys probably had rebels and nighthawks a plenty as well

[@sam2920]

I just finished my MSF today on a TW200 Perfect bike for learning

[@arberdemiri]

Me too! 2019. I still want one ):

[@jamfd3s788]

This was the first motorcycle I ever rode, has a special place in my heart ❤️

[@nukezat]

Premiere or not, F9 setting the bar on motorcycle reviews!

[@davidgearardo1788]

There is nothing I love more than the confident feeling of trust in your equipment. Like an old friend you can call anytime about anything.

[@jaywomer2313]

You sir show the true meaning and the true love of the north American motorcycle rider. I have been wanting a tw200 for some time. Since the first time I seen one leaving summer school in 9th grade 15 years ago. Seeing this has cemented it into me. Living in north western Pennsylvania this bike is build for our climate range and terrain. And videos like this will show people not to forget about the all around machines. Cause those all around bikes built in the 80s will long outlast your purpose built machines that can only craze through a stable hard packed patch of grass. They will last longer go farther and claim a safer more permanent spot in your heart. Cause that little machine will always start always get you out of a stick spot and never let you down. Thanks fornine, jay

[@ananthuashokan8219]

"Sure, I won't get there fast, BUT ILL ALWAYS GET THERE" 😍

[@emmanuelrodriguez1043]

Who had the nerves to dislike this amazing (project) 🤦🏽‍♂️! Great video, thanks for making it so special... Watching from NY

[@rayselinesmith396]

Did you really have to use Stan Rodgers to punch me straight in the feels?

[@insatiable_mind]

I’ve watched this at least four times in the last two years and it hasn’t gotten old.

[@MarlonVanderLinde]

Im only two years late to comment and view this, but your production, comic, fact and review is worth a million... pictures. Top Gear can suck it if they ever try to beat this in making a TW video. (tractor wheel?) - also, you guys are metric... yay!!!!

[@nelsonchicas27]

This video was awesome!! By far the best motorcycle video I’ve watched on here. Keep it up! Makes me love my TW200 even more.

[@phillip2169]

You're dangling this video in front of us! 41 hours!

[@ybirch9735]

Any review that connects with the music and lyrics of Canada's Stan Rogers, well it automatically is a "5 Star" review in my books! Just discovered your channel with this review, and have subscribed for more!

[@nokiot9]

Just found this channel and don’t even own a bike- yet I’ve found myself binging. Quality production and narration. Poetry on both fronts.

[@Papawcanner]

I’m a 77 year old country citizen that loves this TW goat . It’s made to be dropped . Funnest machine made . Love your videos .