Freewind to the limits ! (What 47 HP can do)

How fast can a 1998 47 hp bike be ?

[@Antanix]

If the route had been slightly more twisty, you would definitely have caught up with that sport bike. It's only 47 hp, but the mid-range torque is very good, MUCH better than modern 500 twin-cylinder engines. However, it is necessary to keep the engine above 3500 rpm and 7000 rpm (below 3000 is quite lumpy) and a 6-speed gearbox would be needed because the engine rpm drops too much between one gear and another. The Freewind is a highly underrated bike, extremely fun, very light, quite comfortable and suitable for all routes.

[@simonodell2103]

Nice to see someone who can actually ride .You don't need massive hp to go fast !

[@salimaitousaid5612]

You just need good brakes

[@vasilismanatos8288]

The Schaaf of Freewind!

[@AP-kh4zw]

Really nice and well done video and ride. Thanks

[@Braxxbrallala]

Bruder ich schwöre dir, das Bike ist der Killer!! 💪

[@kayldomaj6493]

Vojtěch Loskot Thanks ! Yes, the camera was mounted on my helmet for that video. But now, since I bought a new helmet, I'm using a chest mount. It doesn't look as good, but it shows how much the bike is inclined better :)

[@motonap]

Great video and even greater ride dude. I'm impressed. You really push the XF at the limits in this ride! Just to mention that it hasn't 47 hp. The factory gives 42 and at the wheel it has significantly less. But still it's a great motorbike. I have one and I'm very pleased! After that video I have to admit that I need to improve my riding skills because my motorbike has more abilities! Be good mate! (extra edit) I made a mistake... so, the motorbike has 48 hp from the factory... I'm embarassed...lol

[@bullinobull5158]

It's 42 at the wheel. 48 at crankshaft

[@wojciechfaszczewski4623]

Great ride!Great motocycle!👍

[@edwardferneybernatecardena4235]

Que Pilotos, Los Admiro Y Que Motasas, Amo Esa Moto

[@loel2312]

Nice video mate, Ive learned on this bike

[@loloscope]

Salut, je suis dans le var et j'ai du mal a reconnaitre cette route . Super video et belle conduite avec un freewind

[@donalfredisaac]

Unbelievable !

[@tiegertanz]

Oh man, i rode a freewind for 2 years (a2 license europe) and i absolutly love this thing, eventhough it hasn't got the greatest power in the twisties. Absolutly can hang with small sportbikes tho (RC390 or CB300RR)

[@arqcesaragb]

Excelente me sentí como si fuera montando esa bestia muy buenos pilotos

[@stannedev1280]

One of the best bike which I had. 💪

[@patricelucarelli3469]

Bravo 👍👍

[@ioannislagos1546]

What handlebar are you using?I think it is wider than the original so you have better control?

[@Volowitz95]

Great video! Where was your camera mounted? On helmet? It looks amazing :)

[@pablonattyirakve9348]

Bella moto,la sto riscoprendo con i video,non sapevo se comprare una Domi,ma la XF è ottima. È un ottimo enduro da personalizzare ❤️👊

[@Chazillor]

what an amazing bit of road, where is this?

[@kayldomaj6493]

This is in the south of France, a well known road by the local riders :) The whole south of France is full of amazing pieces of road, everywhere ! :)

[@ossa60]

lastima que la hayan descontinuado porque era una maravilla!

[@kyryhlb5386]

Hello! First, "waoow!", and thanks for sharing this inspiring video. I really hope i can ride my Freewind that well some day! Now time for a genuine noob's question: how did you manage to use Anakees on this bike? Did you have to change the wheels too? Merci d'avance, en espérant que tu me lises et acceptes de répondre✌

[@kayldomaj6493]

Hello Kyryhl ! Thank you for your comment. I managed to find the Anakee 3 in the right dimensions for the bike, 100/90-19 and 130/80-17, so no issue to mount them ! But I think the Metzeler Tourance Next are a bit better, because the Michelin make the bike very stable but less nimble. If you like stability over agility you can head for the Michelin !

[@kyryhlb5386]

@@kayldomaj6493 Hi! Thanks a lot for your answer, I'll look into this then. I didn't know tubeless tyres could be used on the Freewind, glad you shared this info. I'll probably go for Michelin. Safety first😂

[@kayldomaj6493]

@@kyryhlb5386 You can use tubeless tyres, as long as you put a tube inside :)

[@kyryhlb5386]

@@kayldomaj6493 So that's how you did it! Well, thanks again for sharing your experience, i'll put this knowledge to good use. ;)

[@carrosymotoscolombia2146]

I´d change the title of your video to "What your balls can do" saludos desde Colombia.

[@musguelha14]

Thinking of buying a Freewind for my first bike. What do you think of it? Looks pretty good. I'm looking at one with 66000km on the clock. Do they hold up well, or should I steer clear?

[@kayldomaj6493]

Pedro Silva It's fantastic as a first bike. Not too much power, easy to handle, very light weight, awesome suspensions and really comfortable for a single cylinder bike... When I bought mine it had 54 000 km and now it has 80 000. The engine still works like it's new :) As long as you follow the maintenance intervals for oil changes for example, it will never let you down

[@ayoubmchichou9912]

Good man, you can do more with FREEWIND, believe me !!!

[@kayldomaj6493]

+ayoub m'chichou Do you have any proof of what you're saying sir ? :)

[@ayoubmchichou9912]

yes :) , Offroad Sahara morocco and 7000 km in one month in trip France to morocco. It's juste handsome and freedom with freewind

[@ayoubmchichou9912]

drive.google.com/open?id=0B_59jbJp4VaRNk5lbm9tQTJ5MWs

[@ayoubmchichou9912]

I have more videos if you like it

[@kayldomaj6493]

Nice video ! But, it's not really "more", it's something different. I thought you said i could have driven the freewind even faster... :)

[@Dar7635]

Awesome video! Do you tend to counter lean (sm style) on the turns or go lean into the curve? Thanks!

[@kayldomaj6493]

Hi mate, In this specific video, I was trying a weird "hybrid" style: I was moving my body towards the inside of the curve, but with my leg out like sm style. It feels a bit weird but it was working good. But in general I tend to drive this bike more like a SM. I've put my knee down a few times on it, but the driving position is not really designed for it.

[@Dar7635]

@@kayldomaj6493 thanks for your quick answer! I tend to counter lean too on the freewind as I feel the bike is more stable like this. My friends on more sport oriented bikes really couldn't get it but it works for me too 😂 keep riding and stay safe!

[@tiegertanz]

Looking how someone is going this fast with the same bike i own makes me sad, cuz i'm a beginner ._.

[@radu120583]

this guy is faster than I am on my 150hp gsxr 750

[@robertmifkovic6325]

Impossible

[@bobbie001]

what tires did you have on this freewind?

[@kayldomaj6493]

It was Michelin Anakee 3 tires on that video, which i replaced since then by Dunlop Trailsmart tires :) The grip from the Anakee's was really good, but the Dunlop really makes the bike way easier to handle, and so they make the freewind greater.

[@Yianni075]

It might sound silly question but... are you using counter-steering? In every single turn?

[@kayldomaj6493]

it depends on what you call counter steering :) Applying a force on the opposite direction or actually turning the handlebar towards the exterior of the turn ?

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

Yianni075 Countersteering is just how you ride a motorcycle. You might not do it consciously, but you're doing it all the time, even if just to keep the bike going straight.

[@kayldomaj6493]

astropapi1 nope. You actually never counter steer a motorcycle. You apply a force that would lead to counter steering (you force in the opposite direction to where you wanna go) but your handlebar will turn the right way :) You can find some videos that show it easily on KZbin :)

[@kayldomaj6493]

And if I put my hands off the handlebar the bike will go straight :) So to sum up you 'counter force' but you do not counter steer :)

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

Semantics, lol. Yeah, You push the handlebar a little bit to steer, consciously or not when riding. Not like it's a "On/Off" thing, right?

[@pikboj]

Up 120 kmh is god like real SM but if you try over than is problem. he have the same speed like DRZ 400

[@vidalzinho1]

BTW could you a vid about your bike? I saw a few but with very bad quality.

[@kayldomaj6493]

+Thiago Aquino What would you like to see or hear in that video ?

[@vidalzinho1]

+KaylDomaj the mods you have made, how is the fuel consumption, your general opinion about the bike.. This kind of stuff. I had to look for information about the bike in forums and I couldn't find a complete review or opinion. I found some good stuff in Spanish, but I think in English would get much more attention. I just got my bike and it's so fucking amazing. People underrates this bike whitout knowing it. What a shame :/

[@kayldomaj6493]

+Thiago Aquino I agree so much. This bike is awesome as a first bike and way underrated ! I'll think about making a video, but I dont want to put to much effort in it if only 10 people will watch it ^^ but if you have specific questions, I pretty much know everything about the bike and will be happy to help :)

[@vidalzinho1]

Alright! I'm getting used to it for now. If I have any questions I let you know! Thank you very much! ✌✌✌

[@prodromosk5401]

When i push mine on tight corners i feel im loosing the back wheel. The hole bike loses its ballance and tries to regain a wider angle. Of course im a noob driver but i found this very weird because i have driven sportier bikes and i never had this issue. I forgot to mension that the bikes has a new pair of very sticky tyres and i own two of them. Do you think that the rear suspension causes this problem? (the monoshock isnt working that good)

[@kayldomaj6493]

Hello, I never had to complain about this bike's suspension, however there is a setting of rebound to the rear damper that you can adjust (behind a cap under the rear wheel arch) You also may either: - Use inadequate tire pressure - Have a worn off rear wheel ball bearing Or simply your tires are too new: all new tires will be very slippy at first, you need to drive them carefully for around 100 km, increasing your max lean angle progressively in order to 'break-in' you tire Hope that helps

[@prodromosk5401]

@@kayldomaj6493 ive done at least a 1000km. Maybe i am afraid to lean and its not the bike's problem

[@brummil]

​@@prodromosk5401 Yes. U r right! The Freewinds Suspension is to weak. The Fork a bit wobbly. U need progressive Springs in the fork and a progressive Spring in the Back. U put an Fork stabilizer on it too. 350€ without work. Job done! The Freewind suspension is too comfy, too soft. Great Bike anyway. I own one myself.

[@streetboyionutz]

hello i have on my freewind mitas eo7 plus but im thinking to put anakee adventure on it, What do you think about anakee adventure? thanks

[@kayldomaj6493]

Hey mate, I haven't tried those tires so I cannot give you any precise feedback about them, what I can tell you is they should be fine if you plan on taking the freewind off road sometimes, if you just plan on using it on roads you get get better alternatives :)

[@streetboyionutz]

@@kayldomaj6493 thanks mate

[@kayldomaj6493]

Laurent Keppi Merci ! C'est la route des Thermes :)

[@alexandrechatty5439]

*Route du Terme

[@eupustiu]

Hi. In what country is this beutiful road ? Thanks. And ride safe!

[@kayldomaj6493]

Bogdan Arhip Hi Bogdan, it's in south of France :)

[@laynetravis]

Im buying it tomorrow..i can't wait to ride it..btw this infront is a street bike yes?)

[@kayldomaj6493]

Ahead of me is a Yamaha R1 with handlebars instead of the original bracelets

[@laynetravis]

@@kayldomaj6493 great stuff ...;)cool driving

[@laynetravis]

Hi there..can u recommend a after market clutch kit?

[@BlackDembelMP]

@@kayldomaj6493 damn it! If it's the R1 it's even more impressive you could hang on its tail!

[@BlackDembelMP]

@@kayldomaj6493 btw, I'm considering to buy a freewind to ride across fields, forests and the rest terrain basically here in Russia. Dry soil, not very even, but without dirt. How does the bike go off-road like I mentioned? If you have such experience of course. Thanks!

[@keveshannaidoo5670]

Does the freewind still run?

[@kayldomaj6493]

It does :)

[@galianaify]

LA C"EST SUR DU SINUEUX ? MAIS SUR DE LA ROUTE PLANE ?????