FULL IN-DEPTH FIRST IMPRESSION RIDE OF THE BETH IRON HORSE 180

[@fernandoorozco6087]

In Mexico that motorcycle it's called "Vento cyclone" and we have de 150cc and a 200cc versions, I have de 200cc version

[@RicoTheGearHead]

we only have access to the 180 but well on!

[@jeddy845]

buying it next year

[@vokezk]

Good Review. Honest unbiased review with pros and cons that can get someone well informed about the bike. I like your reviews really informative and well done. Something that is not common in Kenya. Alot of bikers will choose one brand and bash another without a proper review. Through this channel am really interested in the Benelli Bikes.

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Thank you for the kind words

[@kelvoveeonthebeat]

Review tris concode 169cc

[@arunaadventure3850]

As you were talking about the kick start, the beth wanted you to use it.

[@eyern2084]

much appreciate for the content you never dissapoint bro

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Thank you bro. I know it takes a while to get the bikes but we will eventually thanks for the kind words

[@henrybabake739]

Top speed

[@RicoTheGearHead]

I didn't get to test it but it does 80kph comfortably

[@bensonkimutai7013]

Advice me between this iron horse and zoontez 200j for off-road and city kindly ...considering spare parts and fuel consumption?

[@FrenzFacts]

Hello, review Dayun Dy 200-5

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Will do soon

[@muteantwiga2439]

Marete shop iko located wapi?

[@mwafrikatv3246]

Do the new tvs raider

[@kevogokelvin4992]

Hello,review the Honda CRF250

[@3kwa702]

That bike had some faults about indicators. But about the suspension it's true.

[@RicoTheGearHead]

the blinkers themselves or the dash i noticed they blink like hazards but thats common all in all the blinkers you can change

[@3kwa702]

@@RicoTheGearHead they don't blink like hazards

[@petergichere9780]

Zontes 200j too. First I thought it's hazards but it's indicators

[@davidmureithi1741]

thank you for the review. next, do the Benelli 180 for further comparison

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Yes indeed itakuja sasa

[@juklaiify]

Battery type

[@brianmfrancis1766]

thank you, had reallywaited for this....

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Our pleasure! man I had fun making it

[@floydmayy9138]

As a beginning, can the front brakes be fixed ? Plus hujatuambia top speed.

[@floydmayy9138]

Where are the links for beth mobility reviews?

[@RicoTheGearHead]

at the end of the video credits let me post the link here

[@RicoTheGearHead]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIiXloedZs9nh80 there you go

[@adamsnderitu6227]

Nice review bruh, can you review KEEWAY C-LIGHT 150 , i saw the bike at captain motors kahawa wendani

[@RicoTheGearHead]

No not really, captain don't quite give out bikes for review wanakuanga tu hivyo

[@adamsnderitu6227]

@@RicoTheGearHead hahahaha too bad , okay ukiget msee ako nayo do us the honours

[@RicoTheGearHead]

@@adamsnderitu6227 lazima kaka

[@clementmuema9872]

Thanks for the review....are spare parts easy to get

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Beth mobility claims they have them in stock, I have seen them in their stores though

[@trapking1571]

@@RicoTheGearHead Hello Rico have you ever tried the Bajaj boxer 150cc?, if so which would you recommend between the boxer and the beth 180? in both off-road and on-road riding and build quality?

[@RicoTheGearHead]

I've tried both, this is a tricky question, but I'd go for the boxer it's stronger has better brakes and better load bearing capacity

[@petrousebrown19]

@@RicoTheGearHead what about tvs 150cc 5g??

[@gvmerv7690]

Is this bike still good for this budget or would you recommend another as a starting bike

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Good budget bike with a few shortcomings

[@tuluapale]

thank you for this. Another bike to do is the Zontes 250 series from bethmobility

[@RicoTheGearHead]

the only 250 i haven't done is the 250 L the cruiser one

[@tuluapale]

@@RicoTheGearHead sawa, looking for the review

[@michaelnjio]

The mini cruiser 200m

[@gvmerv7690]

Between the beth 2021 180 and the jicheng 150 sports bike which one is best

[@RicoTheGearHead]

It really depends on your intended use

[@EmmanuelKisiangani]

Any clue why it kept going off? Also any solutions to the front brake issue?

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Probably was due to the long friction zone of the clutch

[@wendyotieno6304]

Thank you for the review

[@RicoTheGearHead]

You're welcome bro thanks for watching

[@lucas_254]

Not bad price for 180 cc. Btw rico how is beneli when you carrying someone or a load. With the low clearance

[@RicoTheGearHead]

which benelli to be exact; The 250 doesnt dip that much but you do feel the strain on the engine (if you like big machines like me 😉) lighter people don't really make a difference the 150 does dip and it can be quite uncomfortable for the pillion for longer distances the 300 much like the 250 id like to think

[@lucas_254]

@@RicoTheGearHead the 150. Nice vids 👊

[@sheriffchris2020]

what about fuel consumption?

[@RicoTheGearHead]

this one is very economical for sure

[@stephmm]

Can you so kibo 15occ?

[@RicoTheGearHead]

it's coming soon im waiting for the go ahead from the company

[@mebean52]

What is your take on a hero hunter 150 cc compared to the beth? Both style wise , user based, off road and city use ?

[@RicoTheGearHead]

both are excelent bikes however i will have to look into the hero hunter so as to understand it well

[@petrousebrown19]

@@RicoTheGearHead please look also into the tvs 150cc 5G almost same price compare plz

[@Qamara]

Compared to apache 160 how good is it?

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Depends on your intended use but if we put the class of bike aside i would say in terms of reliability the apache takes the cake, interms of practicallity the tekken wins among other things

[@ianmwengu3038]

Btn this n jc 180 which one would you advise me to go for?

[@RicoTheGearHead]

go for the iron horse it is more practical than the jc 180

[@michaelnjio]

JC look like they have been made of Legos 😂

[@synqelectric6163]

I think you personally hate jc bikes if you can say this. Hahaha

[@michaelnjio]

Pole Jo unajua Beneli got bought by them

[@ambilafelix7978]

Have you had a chance of trying the Raleigh Bikes?! If so how are they?!

[@RicoTheGearHead]

I haven't really I've tried calling them though wakakataa haha

[@RicoTheGearHead]

But they are decent bikes to say the least

[@ambilafelix7978]

@@RicoTheGearHead I had them send me the specs for their 250 off-road and it's good. I have like three bikes that I am looking into ofcos being a tall guy the seat height is key. Sofar is the Raleigh 250 off-road, Jincheng 250 off road and the Beneli TNT25. Have you tried the Jincheng offaroad bikes?!

[@RicoTheGearHead]

@@ambilafelix7978 i havent really but ive been told they look good but don't have power, I think you're better off with a raleigh rather than a Jincheng

[@Nrs.Robi_Mohoni]

What is the top speed.?

[@RicoTheGearHead]

didn't get to test that

[@martinmungai81]

Rico, I own a Beth 180. I agree with you - the rear brake is solid and the front suspension can dip quite a bit. But I disagree on the front disc brake - it has a pretty solid grip it's actually instant and very useful for emergency braking. Could have been an issue with the specific bike you were riding coz I've never had an issue with my front brake and I've never had the front brake adjusted since I bought it around March this year. Also about the front suspension, my experience is it can dip quite a bit when you brake suddenly when doing very high speeds - I'm speaking 100+ kph which may happen once in a while for a beginner but it doesn't and shouldn't happen often esp if your riding skill level keeps improving, unless something really catches you off guard Anyway very good review here, I like it. I enjoy your reviews - you do them on the road and from a rider perspective - good stuff! Just sharing my own experience with the Beth 180. Really solid choice for a budget beginner bike with the sport bike feel to it and really good decent power and speed. Btw, I got mine from Tris motorcycles in Westlands

[@RicoTheGearHead]

I appreciate it man, your opinion is always welcomed, again as i always say they are my own personal thoughts haha not to be taken as the bible gospel

[@newtonthumbi5806]

For how long have you had this bike, and has it developed any major issues?

[@martinmungai81]

@@newtonthumbi5806 Since around end of March this year (2021) so that makes it 6 months and no major issues, none at all

[@newtonthumbi5806]

@@martinmungai81 I saw someone say it has alot of plastic parts and not suitable kama wewe ni mtu wa kuangusha bikes🙆🏿‍♂️ is true? Thank you for your feedback

[@martinmungai81]

@@newtonthumbi5806 to answer your question, I don't think any bike is suitable for kuangushwa - though it's inevitable from time to time esp. on Kenyan roads. Also I guess we will continue to see more and more 'plastic' in bikes, cars etc. cz 1. it's easier and cheaper to repair dents, breakages etc. on plastic than on metal 2. safety: in case of crash, impact on persons involved is minimised cz it's mostly absorbed by the 'plastic'. Either way I've dropped mine severally and it's still in one piece. Type of tyre also matters a lot, if you go off-road say on murram or gravel or loose soil, with the beth ironhorse 180 stock tyre, from experience I would advise using only the front brake and taking your foot off the rear brake pedal completely to avoid slipping when you brake

[@s5sixs933]

Is there any place that you may recommend that someone can learn to ride a bike for the first time?

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Yes I do. Send me a dm on IG i will show you

[@thetsumas...2134]

How about vibrations compared to TNT 150cc. Coz I need one

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Vibrations are there on the higher revs since its a single but a good starter bike none the less

[@Dansk55]

Hey bro nice vids. I ride in the USA but I'm taking a trip to kenya soon and was wondering what would be the best place to rent a bike from? Any particular good roads to ride? Thanks man

[@RicoTheGearHead]

there are plenty of companies ill list them down, You can look them up on facebook or on their websites. We have Kibo kenya, Motor ADV (mostly rent out KLR 650) there are also touring agencies if you'd like to call them that who do riding adventures they're called Motorbike safari (motorbikesafari.com) Roads are plenty but with the current restrictions within nairobi and its environs the rest of the places are swell like the nanyuki to nyahururu down to thompson falls down to Nakuru route scenic just carry some rain gear its going to get wet haha. Thank you for watching and reaching out

[@Dansk55]

@@RicoTheGearHead Thanks man

[@Geosbudy]

Between evalast kuga 150cc and this beth bike 180cc for long commutes 40km daily which ones do you recommend

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Iron horse

[@petergichere9780]

Seeing the bike keeps stalling and got me interested because my Zontes 200j does the same. I thought I was one with the problem. I'm a new biker lesser than a month old....any feedback?

[@RicoTheGearHead]

could be the clutch cable. try and get it adjusted to where its comfortable for you

[@petergichere9780]

@@RicoTheGearHead okay thanks a lot

[@RicoTheGearHead]

@@petergichere9780 karibu sana my friend, update me on your findings

[@petergichere9780]

@@RicoTheGearHead clutch was okay was advised to tweak the idling a bit now I can ride comfortably without stalling😁

[@annmukami1321]

​@@petergichere9780 What is your experience with the Zontes 200j? would you recommend it to a beginner for daily commute?

[@cheserekpatrick9849]

This bike is good but beth mobility is notorious for hiking prices....its now ksh 180k and its not a full sport bike

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Yeah its not haha siku hizi inatumiwa kama delivery bikes

[@mansalee411]

Me in the car at the traffic wondering whats this guy doing inside the helmet😁big up broo,,nice content and am going to be a beginner soon but actually on a much bigger bike 300cc,but discipline comes first,,please do a review on good 300cc anyway am a nes sub here 👍

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Thank you Mansa and welcome to the family

[@3kwa702]

Heheeeee. Full tank close to 2k.

[@RicoTheGearHead]

but haikai kukunywa sana nliweka 100 nkaenda for about 10 km or so na ilikua empty so haikunywi sana

[@ianruto8047]

I have been using beth iron horse for sometimes but I want to upgrade what do you think are the option for 250cc and 300cc?

[@trapking1571]

Is the beth reliable ama ilianza shida shida? i want to take it on super long rides, yaani nataka nitembee kenya mzima nayo. Also whats the fuel tank capacity and consuption?

[@michaellemayian7323]

Try zontes

[@atienoayot9500]

@@trapking1571 What did you eventually go for?

[@jamesmbogo8541]

I want this bike Rico.can you organise for me plz

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Dm me on instagram

[@sadikijeje4161]

You're back again na hii ,tulisema farasi ni Moja😂na si Ironhorse

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Hahaha ukweli hio but the people wanted it and I gave it to them

[@davidkinyua5205]

Wacha Tu niulize what that statement means ya 'farasi ni moja.....'

[@ManOfSorrowsAcqaintedWithGrief]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Thank you for watching

[@greatrefinedinteriors]

Do review on Dayun 150 sport

[@RicoTheGearHead]

There's a sport version I thought they only had the naked 150s

[@greatrefinedinteriors]

@@RicoTheGearHead Yeah! That's the bike i guess You should do a review

[@kiarikikelvin8877]

Kua pure ii it's 180 or whatever ?? Alafu customer was ii sio uptown wacha kutweng ,ckua basic,,, anyway thanks

[@RicoTheGearHead]

😝 thats how i talk unfortunately 😂

[@mabiriab4863]

vibrator>>>

[@mclarenmosen2627]

Apache ni best .

[@RicoTheGearHead]

which one 160 or 180

[@mclarenmosen2627]

@@RicoTheGearHead 160r

[@RicoTheGearHead]

Oh that's debatable

[@jumpaydj]

Apache ni karibu 300k Kako na bei

[@muteantwiga2439]

Marete shop iko located wapi?