Had a video idea Chops - get together a GT and a naked GSX-S with your GX and compare them back to back with all the issues sorted. Stock tyres changed, brake pads, suspension set up etc. Too many reviews of these bikes say the same things "Oh the tyres are rubbish" when it's just not important. People need to know what they're like with good tyres because they're going to change them anyway! Like a big GSX-S megatest. 😂
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Good idea 👍
@ElMuelio2 ай бұрын
@@LambChopRides I have a 3 month old, 4k mile naked GSX-S in the new blue/white paint scheme, just saying... 😂
@garethmayfield40142 ай бұрын
amazing mate, You are really selling that Suzuki to me. In 40 years of constantly riding I have never even ridden a 4 cylinder. Mad I know. It just looks like what I need. Sports tourer without all the expensive unreliable shite that the European bikes have.
@valebliz2 ай бұрын
I bought a GX a couple of months ago, after having owned mostly European bikes, the last 2 being a speed triple R and a 1290 SD. The GX is very good if you want basically a sport bike with the convenience of panniers, the engine has very good midrange (it feels like my 1050 speed triple engine with more revs and top end) and the electronic EERA suspension is extremely good. My only complaints are the supersport gearing so tall 1st and 2nd and short 6th, and the fuel efficiency if you twist the throttle. Easy to go down to 14km/l.
@trevorphillips30552 ай бұрын
I'd say 14km/l is good, Im getting around 11 km/l average out of my Honda vfr1200x @@valebliz
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
It's great and has a charm about it that it quite rare with a straight four.
@davidnunnerley90842 ай бұрын
My dad was in Germany heading for Hamburg in 1944 but couldn’t actually enter the city because it was reduced to nothing. Looks quite a good place to visit now.
@ragerider62832 ай бұрын
Nice vid. Your tours are more interesting & entertaining than most. I also enjoy your wittering for some reason lol.
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Very kind of you to say sir 👍
@johngittins62442 ай бұрын
Good ole Hamburg. Rode around it on the motorway in August. Major long term roadworks, major tailbacks, creeping along - What a pain. it’s what dct was made for ! Went under that suspension bridge also in August on a ferry to Oslo.
@boostaholic71162 ай бұрын
Barrier gate and Mossy leading the pack had carnage all over it! Glad you got through unscathed and the burger looked amazing! Looking forward to more shenanigans in Denmark 👍
@MrAndrew19532 ай бұрын
Still the Yamaha for me with a top box. Once you’ve had one,life without it is impossible. Bought 2 large books for my son’s birthday. Pull out the helmet- not a problem.
@batuonver5495Ай бұрын
Around 10:00 min, an epic soundtrack and action movie like video ❤️👌👌👌
@LambChopRidesАй бұрын
Thanks 👍
@vfarias2 ай бұрын
Amazing videos and footage! Well done Chopsey!
@MotoBikerMike2 ай бұрын
Loving the 1 handed skills using the insta! 🤘🏽
@niged2 ай бұрын
What a brilliant video and classy editing Chops. Felt I was with you riding along. Thanks for the great content 👍 👌
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks 👍
@paultownsend60852 ай бұрын
Another quality vid chopsy
@bigbadjan2 ай бұрын
Good old Osnabrück almost my hometown :) What people in Germany might know it for is that it’s one of the two cities in which the treaty was signed that ended the 30 years war in the 17th century. Schnitzel for sure looked good :) Lovely series!
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
OK good trivia thanks 👍
@laz1go2862 ай бұрын
You gotta love the Autobahn😅 finally those K5 engines can breathe Haha
@stinkerdoodle17372 ай бұрын
Thanks for this series I plan on getting one of these and its good to see it run thru its paces. Keep up the good work.
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Glad your enjoying it 👍
@Tenfx722 ай бұрын
Great vlog, Reeperbahn in Hamburg is an interesting night out.
@KelvinChilvers2 ай бұрын
Another great video and episode 2 didn’t disappoint, roll on episode 3. I always like a bit of faffing, so I guess barrier-gate was close enough. The bikes look like they are doing the business.
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Kelvin 👍
@darrenhall6509Ай бұрын
Rather you than me, hate riding in groups, especially abroad. There is always one show off trying to impress with how fast he can ride and its usually the bloke who knows where he`s going, so you have no choice but to stick with him. Being in a different country, I would rather slow down and appreciate what you are seeing, rather than it going by in a green blur...
@MV-XD22 ай бұрын
That car park fail 😂 You were very patient.
@inspectorclouseau38802 ай бұрын
First time riding around Europe this year on my GS, loved it. Nice to see you getting out of the UK
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Brilliant isn't it, can't beat it 👍
@Supaxiro2 ай бұрын
Cool runnings Chopsie. When you get to Copenhagen say Hello to Tina. She's in Horskilovej. 😊
@MontgomeryPisswhistle2 ай бұрын
Awesome always, Chops 🥰
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy 👍
@AlKip-qr6zo2 ай бұрын
Fantastic!
@johnsteel47192 ай бұрын
Great video once again chopsy. It looks like a great trip and route so def worth sharing a copy of the route if someone has it..
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
OK will try and get it 👍
@Justmarcusdave2 ай бұрын
yes you should go back to Hamburg its a great city-and there is a U boat in Kiel nearby!! great bike that I wish they would do an active suspension gen 3 busa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou2 ай бұрын
Stop under the barrier, they usually sense and go back up.
@rdc3397Ай бұрын
Yes. First bike should stop under the barrier once it first raises, all other bikes then go through, first bike then rides.... Done it many times, it always works.
@stuganErik13372 ай бұрын
Touring monster
@L3v3LLIP2 ай бұрын
Good stint, really can appreciate how exhausting 10h on a bike are :D
@jasonboud7Ай бұрын
Fab video, got one incoming this weekend, which screen deflector are you using?
@stephenchapman83442 ай бұрын
Hate those types of barriers. 😂
@alexb50632 ай бұрын
great series!
@RiderReview2 ай бұрын
yes
@cecilwilson54422 ай бұрын
Reaper bann and a real sore ass ,,but heh it's a cracking series of videos,, brilliant stuff ☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland,, inspiration for many people,,,👍👍👍👍
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Thanks Cecil 👍
@alanshearing75152 ай бұрын
Brilliant roads in Germany ! . You should spend some time in Hamburg next time . Visit the fish market, and of course the red light district.
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Sounds good 😀
@RiderReview2 ай бұрын
Yes, enjoy watching and eating Lamb Chops not whilst I'm riding though
@ducky2372 ай бұрын
Mr chops 👋 Looking to do my K8 with the set up you did 😊. Anything I did to be aware of other than the 108mm centres on the calipers before I purchase them?
@nickenyfiken99132 ай бұрын
It’s a nice trip you are doing 😎 I see you have English number plates but km/h on the speedometer. Do you change from miles/hour to km/h when you come over? I’m looking forward to next episode.. Thanks & cheers for this series 😀👍
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Yes very easy to swap to KPH in the dash options 👍
@morganmartin92862 ай бұрын
Love the tour vids 👍👍. Have your thoughts on GX vs XR changed after doing long trips on both ?
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
No not really still the same... GX offers much better value but they both do the same thing.
@paul.vanhout57Ай бұрын
A hard life you live on the road - thank you for suffering for our benefit🙂
@LambChopRidesАй бұрын
It's tough Paul 😄👍
@SomewhereInside2 ай бұрын
Wonder how this compares to a Versys 1000 or acNinja1000 , both bikes getting updated for 2025. Have seen some less than glowing reviews on the bikes handling …I think they were referring to the rear wheel sliding out .
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
I'm actually on the Versys 1100 launch next week so can comment then 👍
@simjakcal76962 ай бұрын
Hamburg aint an old school city, we flattend it during ww2, its all quite new built 🤣.. nice place though been there a few times with work .
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Well that's very true... some survived
@martinhughes97692 ай бұрын
Follow upGreat follow up video 😊
@kristiantoogood77812 ай бұрын
Great to see the tours are back! A great part of the world! Though from my childhood memories back when there was a ferry from Harwich to Bremerhaven the crossing could get a little spicy! Keep up the good work!
@likkitongue2 ай бұрын
What about "Field of dreams "?😅
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Haha very true! 😄👍
@colinclugston47572 ай бұрын
What’s your thoughts on the comfort seat, is it worth the extra dosh 💰
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
No probably not.. it looks better but foam is a bit harder. The standard seat has enough padding, it's the width is where it needs work
@_Archambaud2 ай бұрын
👍
@douglasgrosch2282 ай бұрын
how this stack up vs CONCOURS 14 ??
@petervautmans1992 ай бұрын
Mind U, within the EU there are no roaming charges for mobiles or data, another brexit gift for ya. Tach in km/h? My XR panniers are rated to 180 km/h and with panniers and me (a rather large blob) the bike becomes a bit twitchi in the rear at 230. Hamburg is a recently renovated city, after the visit from Arthur Harris's crews in 1943.
@valebliz2 ай бұрын
On the GX I think they are rated to 130km/h, lazy rating tbh. I did 210 with them on with no problem other than the front end becoming a tad light tbh.
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Yeah we did 225 with them on.. no issues all bikes remained fully loaded 😄
@somedude15902 ай бұрын
Is the 1000gt still a regular bike? I like the series of bikes cuz when it first came out with the GSX s1000 GT it was cable throttle not much space station crap and more about riding a motorcycle tha being about rider "aides" and a bunch of convoluted controls and extra stuff to beeak. I just miss good basic bikes that werent a million dollars. Even the T7 couldnt stay where it was at perfection and price and "aides" are now ticking up on newer model years... *Sigh*. I dont need rider modes ( rain mode is 1/4 pr less throttle. Eco half or less throttle , regular 3/4 or less and sport mode is full throttle. Am I the only one? This is why im never selling my 02 Fz1. I just cant find a similar set up. I wouldnt mind fuel injection but thats it
@jackjones85522 ай бұрын
never been to hamburg but a frequent hamburger visiter ;)
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Haha 😀👍
@yan66392 ай бұрын
How's the fuel economy? Any numbers?
@valebliz2 ай бұрын
Not great, 17.5km/l touring pace, 14-15 if you start to rev the engine in low gears.
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
It's like any straight four, very good until pushed over 6k revs
@SomewhereInside2 ай бұрын
Man the music is a bit loud 😂, I have you tube premium and queue my vids late at night sometimes ,this vid would blow my headphones off , play a bit of Enya , a great contrast to the engine sounds .😊
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Sorry, only the intro part correct?
@SomewhereInside2 ай бұрын
@@LambChopRides yes cheers
@joebloggs15832 ай бұрын
I thought touring was supposed to be fun 12 hour days sod that I can do that at work.😐👍
@950boy22 ай бұрын
Bet you buy it at the end of long term loan! lol!
@inked-962 ай бұрын
He won't. He barely tours as it is. He'd rather be at home with a sponge cake and a cuppa in the winter, and the summer days out, he has multiple bikes to choice from. A touring bike isn't chopsy.
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
That is actually the plan, don't have a practical bike and really enjoying having one
@Dead_Assassin2 ай бұрын
Did i see a wobble lambsey?
@valebliz2 ай бұрын
That’s front end lift…
@Dead_Assassin2 ай бұрын
@@valebliz noo I doubt this type bike can power wheelie with 20+ stone person
@valebliz2 ай бұрын
@@Dead_Assassinlmao
@Dead_Assassin2 ай бұрын
@@valeblizif you want be right ok👍
@Dead_Assassin2 ай бұрын
Not !!!hahaha sucker..put finger&thumb L shape on youz forehead and say I'm a loser 😂😂😂
@woodywood33882 ай бұрын
Let’s hope ze German Rozzers don’t watch your channel, Chopsie, doing over 120 on roads with an 80 kmh limit. 😂
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Whoops 😬
@valebliz2 ай бұрын
You know if there already are stiffer aftermarket springs out for big boys? I feel the rear shock would benefit from it being 19 stones myself.
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
Hmm yes probably there are.. its a good idea
@ykdickybill2 ай бұрын
To many adverts chopsee so turned off…..
@colinpirie84032 ай бұрын
Has Mossy got a KZbin channel?
@LambChopRides2 ай бұрын
No, I keep telling him he should. He's doing his bit for Bike World so expect something from them soon on this 👍