That's the one for me. It's got the yamaha xt 500 look that I loved so much back in the 70's 👍
@owensparrow623 жыл бұрын
I bought one! I’m very pleased with it, if you rode a Dominator in the past, you’ll feel at home. After about 300 miles it’s loosened up and goes well, my only dislikes are that hazard switch, which I’ve cut the knob off, and a lack of neutral light, it puts a small “N” in the clock LCD which comes and goes slowly when you go through neutral. The standard tyres are woeful off road, buy surprisingly good on the tarmac, I’ll change them for some Twinduros. The fuel gauge is ok but underreads a bit. Overall the build quality is really good, as he says in the video, this is way better than the stuff we’ve come to expect from China, but don’t forget it’s made by Shineray who make bikes for Honda, it’s quite expensive for a Chinese bike, but quality comes at a price, I reckon.
@Mafez8003 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am thinking of buying one, could you comment if you are still happy with it?
@owensparrow623 жыл бұрын
@@Mafez800 Hi Manuel, yes I’m still happy with the bike, I really enjoy riding it, people are still stopping me and asking me about it! Although I don’t ride it very much at the moment as I’ve recently got into enduro riding and have bought a 500 Honda for that job. I’ve got it up for sale at DMA motorcycles if you fancy it, and you’re in the UK, £4300 and she’s yours with about 500 miles in the clock. Either way, I hope you have fun on mine or a new one, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
@maxv773 жыл бұрын
@@owensparrow62 did you sell it yet?
@maxv773 жыл бұрын
I was going to buy one but then I read in a bike review magazine that a service would cost you over £500. Something to do with the values checked. If I have to spend £500 every 2500 miles then it's going to get too expensive
@maxv773 жыл бұрын
Good question. If it was that good why sell it 🤔
@Brwmbfoz673 жыл бұрын
That's possibly the best looking bike I've seen in a long time.
@mc25943 жыл бұрын
yeh about 42 years.
@Juppausempott3 жыл бұрын
@@mc2594 it's true.
@redstrat12343 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@ypcgnx77663 жыл бұрын
Do you know Fantic Caballero ?
@Juppausempott3 жыл бұрын
@@ypcgnx7766Yes the Fantic Caballero is very nice, a good Mix with modern Parts and oldschool. But.......but the Mash X-ride looks like a modern Version of the Yamaha XT 500.
@Turnbull623 жыл бұрын
Yeh 19” front wheel, metal sump guard, oh and a kick start. 😉
@mylifeinthailand87514 ай бұрын
17” rims makes it a Supermoto
@risingphoenix11873 жыл бұрын
I seriously love the look of this bike!! I know the Ducati scrambler is only a couple of grand more but, still it's a couple of grand and this bike just looks and sounds like a bargain!! Great work guys👍🏾
@mylifeinthailand87514 ай бұрын
A couple of grand more? It’s about £4,000 to £5000 more
@randomtraveler33633 жыл бұрын
with the small front wheel it looks more like a Super Moto bike. I agree the front wheel would look better if it was slightly larger, but the smaller wheel probably makes it more "flickable", with less gyroscopic effect.
@black8art3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you could get a matching 19" or 21" rim from someone like Hagon Wheels laced to that hub? There's room for it!
@PrimoStracciatella3 жыл бұрын
I agree - 17" rims are supermoto, with street rubber, of course. Knobby enduro tires for a 18/21 combo. These wheels look kinda wrong.
@rveurope3 жыл бұрын
I heard early 2q21 they release a 18",21" Enduro based on this
@JoergPotratz3 жыл бұрын
The Suspension is Supermoto
@mrsilbo64993 жыл бұрын
The 17" wheels are a smart move by Mash, as plenty of road focused tyres are available. Hey presto, instant supermoto look!
@jeremy96123 жыл бұрын
And the 17 inch is better for the road handeling
@englishdave61123 жыл бұрын
🙂 Great channel! 👍🏼 Newly subscribed, really enjoyed this video with my morning coffee. Great presentation, upbeat and funny, detailed, well put together video! I have a very clean ‘98 GSX-R 600 in blue and white, but love a wide variety of bikes. This Mash 650 looks great, the white and gold work well, it has a look of Benelli about it, particularly with the exhausts and number board with wire spoke wheels combination.
@ianh98713 жыл бұрын
Got to be the best looking retro scrambler yet, really cool and a Honda engine a bonus. Great review to looks a quality build, wait til the Bike Shed boys get hold of it for a special.
@pennsyltuckyden98233 жыл бұрын
I know they are not in the same price range but the Triumph Street Scrambler is a way better looking bike imo
@johnharvey53383 жыл бұрын
Lovely looking bike, maybe it’s my age but I love the XT styling
@bruceglock57253 жыл бұрын
I owned an XT 500 it was one of the most versatile bikes ever. Maybe not as refined as today's machines but in the day, great ride. You could go through hell and back on it. And it had a kick start for dead battery times. Having said all that I absolutely love this bike.
@Ian-bq7gp Жыл бұрын
Great bikes. I do wonder how strong is the top end. I think the honda camshaft ran straight in the alloy head without bushes or bearings. The oil feed needs to be really good too and a good camchainband tensioner.
@scottmitchell63713 жыл бұрын
Yep bigger front wheel with those tyres for a duel purpose bike, those wheels and road tyres and lower mud guard for road. 👍🏼
@1990-t1j2 жыл бұрын
Second time through this, and I don't think I left a comment, so have one this time. Stunning bike. As a former XT500 owner who lusted after a Dominator in the late 80s, this bike really appeals. 169 kg must be a dry weight, surely. I like the 17'' front wheel. I like the colour.
@rodleys29163 жыл бұрын
Love the look of this bike and if I had the spare cash i would definitely have one as a second bike!
@lauriecremore56013 жыл бұрын
Great review .. and yes 19" plus the metal guard... You always put out a full review of these bikes. 👍
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Grumpy-Goblin3 жыл бұрын
Great looking bike, looks very much like the old XT500 if they made a full adventure version of this I reckon it could be a real winner.
@mjs.9103 жыл бұрын
I've a feeling these are going to sell pretty well (commuter/2nd bike). I'd av 1. Great review, Crackin looking bike. 😊
@joshnnik3 жыл бұрын
Love the looks of this bike Ogri and pleased to hear that Malcolm is still with you. Wish you could have said a bit more on what instrumentation was included.
@pathouston74033 жыл бұрын
I’ve bought one from The guys at Saltire who done a great deal for me! I can agree with Ogri it’s a great bike .I’ve done around 150 miles now with it and a demonstrator that Victor Devine lent me.I bought it because of the styling (I also have a 1979 xt 500) and it doesn’t disappoint. The ride is great , it steers well and the brakes are superb. The front wheel does look a little small but you don’t notice it when your on it. I’m not a hard core knee down kind of rider but I’ve owned a few bikes over the years ( 6 or 7 in the last 2 years alone!) and it’s up there with any of them. The only criticism I have is the instruments or lack of! I would have liked a trip meter and a gear indicator and a clock. But thats all I could really critique. It’s a great bike , it’s light,chuckable, has enough power to take the missus on the back and looks the part. The build quality is great and and at a bit over 5 k how can you go wrong? I nearly bought a bmw f750 ( still waiting on the phone call about the test ride from bmw Glasgow!) and at twice the price! Glad I didn’t the mash is great.... buy one and it won’t dissapoint.
@valhallarider97242 жыл бұрын
Hi man, im thinking about buyng the new trail model. How is your bike doing at the moment? Im a little worried about its reliability and can't find many opinions. Thanks.
@pathouston74032 жыл бұрын
@@valhallarider9724 buy one! The larger wheels and smaller disc will be better for the bike. The large disc had a gyroscopic effect on right turns a slow speed! I’ve moved on to a fantic Cabalero 500 which is good but the mash looked better and was a real head turner. I put a head light grill on it and loved it.
@Panda-uw7vb3 жыл бұрын
I like the 17" on the front! Sticky tyres on it, bar end mirrors and let's get cracking 🙂
@Shining_Whit3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking! Brings back memories of SR/XT's from the late 70s to early 80s but none of the getting launched over the handlebars when they kick back! Good times!
@black8art3 жыл бұрын
I like the LOOK of the 17" front too, but how difficult would it be to get hold of a gold 19" or 21" rim laced up to the original hub? Is the speedo front wheel driven and can it be recalibrated?
@tonyexall57323 жыл бұрын
The dealer I brought mine from tells me a more offroad version is coming, when my tyres are shot I think I will put on some Heldinau Supermoto boots.
@ektor49683 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation, very targeted commentary and a great episode once again !!! Regarding the mash 650cc bike the only negative that I can spot, is that we don’t get to have it in Greece.... As an XT600E 2003 owner and with no intentions to sell it, I still want a new bike of the same style and philosophy, next to my old and trusty Yamaha That bike with a few changes, as you very well mentioned more than twice, could be a very good update for people that have this particular vintage, dual sport motorcycling approach.
@dietermuller67372 ай бұрын
Ja, hat sie, das Fahrgefühl ist original XT 600e,ich kann es bestätigen!!!
@grahamearl45023 жыл бұрын
Love the bike, love the review, you are causing me all sorts of problems in choosing which of the bikes you've reviewed to go for, 250 Bluroc V2, Bullit 250 single scrambler, SWM 450, and especially this one, this one is just a beauty !
@genegoodwin89253 жыл бұрын
I have never heard of Mash motorcycles until I saw your video today. My friend who use to drag race Suzukis, and one of the best riders I've ever known would love the name, his name was James Mash. Unfortunately he died of cancer about six years ago. The only other motorcycle that even comes close in my mind would be the Royal Enfield Himalayan, but the Mash has twice the horsepower and that makes it the winner!
@rc26343 жыл бұрын
I Love your videos! I have been waiting for this one! If I remember right, Mash people are thinking about a new version "kind of Adventure" with a 19 inches front wheel.
@johnstonstewart96833 жыл бұрын
That is one cracking looking bike! (No pun intended)
@cp45123 жыл бұрын
Good looking bike. A bit too similar to the Ducati Desert Sled.
@dondle23 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike, a 19 inch front wheel with a more functional mudguard and a larger capacity tank would seal the deal.Used to love my XT 500 forty plus years ago. Great review, keep up the good work. !!!
@muckle82 жыл бұрын
How does the bhp and torque figures compare with an xt500
@owensparrow623 жыл бұрын
I’ve had 3 Xt500s and this is way, way better, and with XTs now about £8000, if you’re after something similar, this is a no brainer. 650cc, punchy motor, leccy start, excellent brakes, lovely.
@andrewgibbs51353 жыл бұрын
I bought a Himalayan last year but was disappointed (20bhp ☹️) and sold it. This MASH could be what I thought I was getting, looks incredible 😁.
@earlbigod3 жыл бұрын
Good looking, well priced and rideable for the road bike. It might be on my shopping list at some point. Great idea and looker.
@tiloalo3 жыл бұрын
Will have to wait a few years for second hand ones, with the massive depreciation they might suffer they'll be some good deals.
@krisgreenwood51733 жыл бұрын
I like it. I am really turned off by so many motorcycles on the show room right now. I want a scrambler of the old school with 2020 technology. 650 is a good size and power. I want to see it in the dirt.
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
I will get another demo bike soon so we can test it offroad
@markfraser63073 жыл бұрын
Nice bike, AJS need to up their game start making bigger cc bikes
@dodibenabba13783 жыл бұрын
A nice 650 retro roadster would be appreciated.
@algarvetrailridingtours3 жыл бұрын
Was hoping to get the 690 KTM but just recently bought a house. This 650 Mash maybe the answer now. They are very different bikes but I just need something to cruise on more than anything else. Ice cream runs to the beach with my wife on the bike. Thanks for the vid very useful. Anton - Algarve Trailriding Tours.
@batatarosinante83643 жыл бұрын
It’s a beautiful bike, looking very well made and one that’s been designed with every day usage in mind, pity the front end, may need a rethink..
@batatarosinante83643 жыл бұрын
Definitely it needs a 19” front tyre.
@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff3 жыл бұрын
Yes, plus some 90/10 tyres and its complete.
@neilmackie4152 Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing, especially for the money. It looks well made. Having owned a 1995 Honda Dominator for 7 years I know how good that engine is. I would be interested to see how the Mash compares handling wise, as the Honda had a much narrower 21" front wheel. The efi and the oil cooler are notable improvements too.
@rolandwoods24203 жыл бұрын
Love the gold rims and the super moto look. I agree that a choice of colours would be nice. Looks good value on the face of it. Rather spend the extra few pounds and buy the Interceptor though.
@darrenclark61153 жыл бұрын
I own a 1979 Yamaha XT500, with gold rims (aftermarket). I can see one of these Mash X-Rides in my garage very shortly :-)
@peterbalac19153 жыл бұрын
Where can you buy one and do you know the price?
@darrenclark61153 жыл бұрын
@@peterbalac1915 approx £5k and a dealer in the UK
@peterbalac19153 жыл бұрын
@@darrenclark6115 cheers Darren 🤙
@127dot0dot0dot13 жыл бұрын
>>Tyres made by Kenda Does this mean inside is a Kenda Suprise?
@clangerbasher3 жыл бұрын
Adds to the 'yibble shaky' as the advert used to go......
@Gggggggg6183 жыл бұрын
It will be when they loose grip
@pauls61573 жыл бұрын
No good when warm then 🇬🇧🏍👍😷
@johnsampey3443 жыл бұрын
XTish & should be a good seller in France. They have a love afair with the XT 500. Yes it needs the bigger front wheel & an aluminium bash plate.
@tonyexall57323 жыл бұрын
I have one and its great ! my only gripe there is no adjustment on the suspension but to be fair this is a superb bike.
@maxv773 жыл бұрын
Where did you get yours? Mash dealer near me in Bristol says they don't plan on getting a demo bike. Which is a pity as I want a test ride before I hand over 5k.
@tonyexall57323 жыл бұрын
Brinkworth Garage The Street · Brinkworth Wiltshire · SN15 5DJ T 01666 510456 E sales@dmamotors.uk W www.dmamotors.uk
@maxv773 жыл бұрын
@@tonyexall5732 thank you. Do they have a demo bike?
@caroldave40373 жыл бұрын
21 front please mash ????competition for himalayan ??? Cheers dave...
@peterpyke12133 жыл бұрын
xt 500,s are now expensive,i like the look,the equipment and price.a good seller i recon
@pepeperez913 жыл бұрын
Great video and a lovely bike! Can I say what a good job you’ve been doing with all your reviews. I love your presenting style and mix of light humour and proper information. Keep up the good work! I hope the channel continues growing despite the obvious limitations due to the size of the target audience. PS: definitely needs bigger wheels!
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@terrywillis57843 жыл бұрын
I have been a fan of Yamaha TT500s since the beginning because they looked awesome and were race winners at the indoor flatrack races. They out performed big money open class race bikes with nothing more than a 19" front wheel change even with a stock pipe. I have owned 3 and still have 2. This new motorcycle is impressive even though its somewhat quirky looking with the small front wheel. It looks like one I would want to test ride if available in the central United States.
@brikfiend3 жыл бұрын
Looks very nice and something I've been hoping for ,for a long time .
@Juppausempott3 жыл бұрын
Youre Review is better than the German from the popular Motorcycle Magazin "Motorrad" You have better and more Information. Thank you and sorry, my english is not very well. Greetings from Germany.
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@cambridgeaquatics73973 жыл бұрын
Have a look at the Fantic caballero. A similar bike. Very imspiring off road. Very easy to have fun on.
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Watch this space...
@MrKnupke3 жыл бұрын
Very nice and down to earth review!!! I also enjoyed the humping up and down to test the suspension 😁👍...we all did that in our motorcycle riding career...🤷♂️😁
@oxfordam13 жыл бұрын
I've just purchased one unregistered as I couldn't wait. Ill register it in March on a 21 plate. It's in my garage stood next to my fully restored 1979 XT500F, they look great together, I cant wait until the spring. I've had a couple of months to go over it with a fine tooth comb. Whilst it's no BMW or Honda, and as a mechanical engineer, the build quality is pretty good considering it came from China. Things I've found, the frame looks like its painted, not bad, spokes are not Stainless, some cable runs are poor along with some nasty cable grommets, some smaller bolts are plated steel but quite a few are surprisingly Stainless. Took me a while to work out how to switch the speedo from Kph to Mph. Cycle Ignition switch ON/OFF 3 times and leave on after 3rd cycle, nothing in the manual nor on line strangely. But come on, its a hell of a lotta bike for 5 grand brand new. I just love the look of it I've bought this just for summer tatting around in the Peak District Andy aged 60 , never thought Id admit to that publicly.....
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Cool, would love to see a photo of them together.
@kevindarkstar3 жыл бұрын
The old honda Dominator was a bugger for stalling at tick over especially when running in, mind you that was many years ago 👍🏻
@arthurconrod98253 жыл бұрын
EFI should sort that out...or if anyone has a dommie a 52 pilot jet helps with the stalling issue.
@colinunderdown17583 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I like it and I've got the leathers in the same colours. 😀
@zetoalgarve3 жыл бұрын
I'll go for the Dirt Track 650, cheaper with the same engine, 18" wheels and inverted front shocks. I think it's a better option...
@cloggsy19713 жыл бұрын
Very ‘Supermoto-esque’; you could put some super sticky road rubber on there for some proper hoonage! Looks great. Put a proper sump guard on and some proper nobblies on & it might be a tool off road too; could be a Himalayan beater? It’d be interesting to find out 🤔
@craigmiddleton76693 жыл бұрын
Really nice ! Great value. I’ve never even heard of MASH . Where is there factory?
@666t3 жыл бұрын
France
@jimmys65663 жыл бұрын
@@666t nope, it's in China
@peterbalac19153 жыл бұрын
@Someone Needs a Snickers love the bike but that made in China is a severe kick in the nadds, Chrs for the heads up🤙
@jimmys65663 жыл бұрын
@Wayne Sowerby why repeat an answer from 2 weeks ago - do you have a stammer?
@hendersonjp3 жыл бұрын
Love the Yam Xt 500 , was trying to get one but purchased a Can am Spyder , but Mash looks and sounds ace. Cheers .
@CaptHollister3 жыл бұрын
You must be the only person in history to cross-shop an XT500 and a Spyder.
@MaverickRenegade3 жыл бұрын
@@CaptHollister user name checks out.
@willyrackham29573 жыл бұрын
Great looking bike ....I will have to give this serious thought
@athomasbom62953 жыл бұрын
With those wheel sizes this bike is a tire change away from prime supermoto material I'd say.
@andyscooter57533 жыл бұрын
i had the honda vigor .which was basically looks wise very simular to the mash . an that rode stupidly well with the smaller front wheel. proper back road silliness .
@scottlance24473 жыл бұрын
Front brake reservoir is shouting “ go ahead, make my day”
@jamesroberts24803 жыл бұрын
Agree about the front wheel look, but it would work with an old fashion mudguard! what is the point of the 'beak' anyway- fashion over function. Otherwise impressive bike.
@passinthru4328 Жыл бұрын
I agree that it needs a 19" front wheel. I don't normally like the scrambler exhausts but on this bike it looks good. The bike overall looks great I think. What looked weird was how low your boots were during the ride, almost to scrape the road. I hope that wasn't because the suspension was so loose that road clearance dropped substantially to street bike level. It didn't look like that when you were sitting on it stationary. Power to weight ratio looks potent as well.
@nicholaspayne81513 жыл бұрын
I like the style, very reminiscent of the XT250 of the 80’s withe the gold rims. I would prefer a larger front wheel, looks to Supermotard for me as it is but looks nice.
@bobbyblue19533 жыл бұрын
Good looking bike, good price and looks quality
@chrisjonesbath3 жыл бұрын
Read on techzle: "In addition to the X-Ride 650 driven by us, there will also be an off-road version with 21 ”front wheel and 18” rear wheel", that sounds more up street. But then I did have an XT500 once upon a time
@pikachus5m1663 жыл бұрын
Good looking bike, needs a 19" inch front wheel with low mudguard. Looks like a modern version of the old Honda XL185s.
@mylifeinthailand87514 ай бұрын
It is now available in black as well and I love it
@simonbertioli4696 Жыл бұрын
Nice bike ..would seriously consider buying one. My type of machine
@jimt78513 жыл бұрын
Great bike. I want one of these fitted with an FZ-09 power plant.
@mrtelechi3 жыл бұрын
Please MASH make a nice long-wheelbase cruiser/bobber with this engine and some nice exhausts, make it look old-school and you will sell crateloads everywhere. Super bike.
@daveevans82563 жыл бұрын
I would love one. Looks great and if it’s a Honda engine you can’t go wrong. 👍🇬🇧
@tonyarnold99443 жыл бұрын
Great looking bike, yes 19" front and back would be better in my view, as it increase the seat height for us big blokes. Does anyone else think it's a bit Ducati scrambler ish...
@justanotheroverlander28763 жыл бұрын
19" or 21” front wheel 17 " or 18" back, metal bash plate, bigger fuel tank (18 ltr), longer front fender with vents for the oil cooler and a better front brake fluid reservoir and i'll buy one. A European RE Himalayan
@wobblybrother45523 жыл бұрын
Another great vid.. it looks like the Chinese motorcycle industry have taken less than half the time the Japanese took to get where they have now. Agree about the wheels, definitely deserves a 19" front wheel. 👍👍
@rorynicholson85583 жыл бұрын
If it's Chinese, don't waste your money.
@Rongturn7772 жыл бұрын
I had an xT500 back in 1980 would love to own this Mash as xt’s are at ridiculously high prices now ( and not worth a quarter of what people are asking for them ‘ I’ll have to wait for a second hand one though 😏
@motorsforthemasses2 жыл бұрын
I know of an x-demo with street tyres on for 4k something
@p.santos6694 Жыл бұрын
Yes, yes, would love to see it with a 19" front wheel.
@amosgottardi1033 жыл бұрын
The frantic caballero is quite nice too, but this one looks nice too
@Lee-70ish3 жыл бұрын
My old OSSA MAR trials bike had a plastic sump guard . Mind you it was GRP 15mm thick . No fear of denting it tough as old boots
@TheRamsberg3 жыл бұрын
HA! YES! Mine was the 666th like! (sorry, that's a first for me having something like that happen/posting something like that) Awesome review! I can't wait to watch more of them that you've done. Your style is extremely casual and real. I like it a lot.
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@chriserskine5853 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid, thats a a very nice nod to the past, which ahem older folk like me like👍👍needs more colour options, i always liked the Yamaha blue and yellow. 5k a lot of good looking bike.
@Dave5843-d9m3 жыл бұрын
Tyres of that size were fine on the much heavier Yamaha Diversion 900. But a 19” front wheel would better suit this style.
@paulguile21993 жыл бұрын
A bigger front wheel would definitely improve the looks. I also don't like the front mudguard. A low one would be my choice.
@agustincuevae3 жыл бұрын
What do you think this one against the fantic caballero 500?
@ronhard75443 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike, the only new (unknown) scrambler that looks better is the Fantic Caballero
@leeedenborough68553 жыл бұрын
Hi just subscribed! Love the review, will you be doing the new Sunnis 390? This bike looks great, would change front mudguard to stop crud being flung at the engine. Was it vibey through the handlebars? Cheers
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Hi, The Sinnis T380 is planned as next week's video
@PhilipBallGarry3 жыл бұрын
I meant to say, regarding the neutral selection issue. It's a brand new bike, I'll bet that goes away after a few hundred miles. Both because of the gearbox needing to free up, but also you might be getting a bit of clutch drag with brand new clutch and oil?
@danmcneil71813 жыл бұрын
Very nice looking bike. Especially like the tank shape. But I agree with you, the front wheel would look better at 19". 👍🇨🇦
@1234567marks Жыл бұрын
You said you were concerned that the small front wheel would make the front seem “stiff”, the opposite would be true, the larger diameter front wheel the more centripetal force = harder to turn, anyway that said, great review 👍, I’ll have to get one out for a test ride 👍
@CaptHollister3 жыл бұрын
This may be the first Chinese bike I wish we had available in Canada. Fortunately, we can still buy the Suzuki DR650 which is more rustic and not very comfortable (I know, I used to own one), but at least it's a proper air-cooled thumper. When it comes to this Mash, the looks scream Yamaha, which is a good thing. Would it look better with a 19" front wheel ? perhaps, but it's plenty good looking as it is. Edit: one month later, I just watched a French video in which a rep for Mash stated that they are working on a version with a 21" front and 18" rear wheels to be launched in spring 2021.
@PrimoStracciatella3 жыл бұрын
I preferred my DR650SE over the XR650L I had, mainly because of the engine. It's one of the few bikes I remember of the 40+ bikes I owned in the last 25 years, along with the XS650. If you can ride a DR legally in your country, you're lucky! Get one as long as they are still available! :)
@CaptHollister3 жыл бұрын
@@PrimoStracciatella The DR650SE is still listed by Suzuki Canada for 2021, so we can still buy them new, although good used ones are plentiful and cheap. An alternative is the Kawasaki KLR650, possibly the best do-it-all motorcycle ever made. Kawasaki stopped making it 2 years ago, but like the Suzuki, used ones are cheap and plentiful.
@daweshorizon4 ай бұрын
I like the Mash, what's the fuel consumption and range? Can I fit luggage to it? I've got Lomo throw-over panniers, but that high level exhaust might cause a problem unless the Mash can be fitted with pannier racks. Those tyres are more road-oriented than the look of the bike suggests. I imagine that most Mash buyers will not be doing much off-roading, it's more about the street-cred. Which is totally OK, of course. For off-road or green lanes, I would have concerns about the plastic bash-plate and not so brilliant ground clearance that I can perceive from your video. I think you are right about the wheel-size issue, sure they look super-cool, but off-road performance would be improved by a bigger front wheel and decent 60/40 (on-off road) tyres. Try the new Royal Enfield 450 Himalayan, 40bhp, same as the Mash and with retro-styling. And cheap as chips. Love and peace.
@michaelevans16583 жыл бұрын
Needs another mudguard lower down on front ,otherwise bike going to get covered in crap.
@tonebonetones3 жыл бұрын
Yes, agree. Also 19 inch front wheel.
@Moeilijk183 жыл бұрын
i love the overall look of this bike and i really do think the 17s are perfect!
@marcusgeorge18253 жыл бұрын
It needs a 19 inch front wheel just to enhance its “off-road” capabilities... 👍😎
@bruceglock57253 жыл бұрын
I was hoping he would try one in this review, guess we will have to wait for it.
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
@@bruceglock5725 None available at the moment with the right disc fitment...watch this space...
@speedtripper3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. The proportions are not quite there with the smaller front wheel. Looks more supermotard than street scrambler at the moment. Otherwise the design is a really cool “nod” to the XT of the seventies.
@kasperkjrsgaard14473 жыл бұрын
Can’t say - i haven’t tried one so I wouldn’t dare commend on how it rides.
@davidcampbell3623 жыл бұрын
Provided it does 'The Ton'- I would have one of these, (fitted with clip-ons and a proper front mudguard.) Unfortunately- you do not mention BHP/ Rake and Trail- or fuel consumption!?! Certainly- it is an interesting machine- if you are into 'plonkers'.
@mark.e.p3 жыл бұрын
Should have a 19" front wheel for sure. Lovely looking but l worry about the dealer support with these small manufacturers.
@davidhardstaff81103 жыл бұрын
Possible replacement for my cb500x... I like it. 21 inch wheel and a bit of protection that will green lane no worries..
@michaelglynn26383 жыл бұрын
Looks nice! my size too. But who's Mash? UK dealers?
@johnrichardson93673 жыл бұрын
Very good video , great looking bike from Mash
@jeffreymiichael16033 жыл бұрын
Try the fantic cabellero 500 . They also do a 250cc and a 125.