Motorcycle Touring | England to France | Full Round Trip | Overnight Ferry | Kawasaki W800

[@ChrisKonings]

Just wanted to say "Thank you" to all the KZbin visitors - this is a new format for me and I'm slowly getting acquainted so I appreciate all the support and patience as I embark on a new journey :)

[@ClassicRides]

Good to see you getting rewarded with some nice weather for braving our terrible climate 👍🏻

[@mattyoung4936]

Love your short format stuff! Can't wait to see what you do with this channel.

[@ChrisKonings]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate you coming over here and joining me on another format 😊✌️

[@jkmayhem]

Looking forward to my trip this summer. Going from Norway to Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and end up in Croatia. Stay 8-9 days. Then back home. Cant wait to get on that open road and forget all the work buzz and the daily stresses that is.

[@Michel-r6m]

Brittany/Normandy are beautiful. Done some camping there. That Kawa W800 is one of the most beautiful looking bikes around. Nice video 😊

[@ChrisKonings]

I’d love to head that way some day as well - thanks, it was a great bike to ride 😊✌️

[@Snapper85_outdoors]

Greetings from Far East Seoul! Enjoyed watching, reminds me of the cycling travel back in 2015 (London to Paris via Le Havre Ferry) and CYcling adventure in 2019 (Marseille - Nice Cote d'azur area - and to Italy San Remo). Big cities have old remains and modern section, but country side of France were just so peaceful and fun for cyclist/hiker now biker like me. Would like to give it a try for bike ride in France if I have Chance in Future. Always enjoying your video from Instagram and KZbin as well. :) As always, safe ride and best wishes to you.

[@ChrisKonings]

Hello there 👋 - that sounds like an awesome trip, I'd love to go back during the height of summer when the weather might be a bit better, so many more roads to explore! Thanks for your kind words and support, I really appreciate it!

[@OVS_13]

Nice trip😎 Beautiful places and mesmerizing atmosphere!)

[@ChrisKonings]

Thank you, it was a fun ride, definitely would go back 😊👍

[@vernc427]

Loved it.

[@ChrisKonings]

Thank you so much - I’m glad to hear that 😊✌️

[@csyoon7948]

그림 같은 유럽의 풍경과 길. 영상 잘 봤습니다. 저도 한국에서 W800을 보유하고 있습니다.

[@ChrisKonings]

Thank you for sharing that, so cool to see a comment from Korea. I love this bike too!

[@ragarse3]

Nice job. La belle Francais and the classy W Kwaka takes some beating. Not having a boring commentary and just enough info adds to the charm. Can't wait until September for my go!

[@ChrisKonings]

I'm glad you liked it, thanks for the kind words and support - enjoy your September trip!

[@ragarse3]

@@ChrisKonings 🍀👍

[@gudgengrebe]

I only just found your channel.5 minutes in and I already subscribed, because I like the short clips and the subtitles instead of long winded narration. I’m hoping to tour Europe with my wife next year, on a Himalayan 411, so this is inspiring to me. Thank you and best of luck. Oh, and ‘froggtoggs’ in France made me smile.

[@ChrisKonings]

@gudgengrebe thanks very much, I really appreciate you sharing that and following along! Enjoy your trip, it’s great fun! Haha Froggtoggs are my go-to 😊

[@ElbinBiju-df1so]

Can we get a full review of your interceptor 650 . Each and every detail about it . I need one so

[@juIiaaa.]

That's the beauty of Europe, you can always find little spots that make you feel as if you are somewhere exotic, great video!

[@ChrisKonings]

Totally agree, the number of back roads and twists we found along the way - what a delight!

[@ilgrace]

Great video, and Great bike. After see this video I bought a 2024 model👍🏻. Only the tourque is not at the same rpm😢. But it’s the only really retrobike available. This video is what a beautiful life is. I see this one more time… and again… and again. What tank bag is?

[@Chris64France]

On dirait que vous avez vu de belles choses en France ;-) Merci de ce partage!

[@ChrisKonings]

It's easy to find beautiful places in France, thanks for dropping by :)

[@吉永光廣]

以前w650に乗っていました。 こういう旅がしたかった‥ 最高の旅動画ですね♪

[@ChrisKonings]

Thank you, I really appreciate it, it’s a nice motorcycle 😊

[@BFPOV]

Nice! The Kawa was a Model i thought about too. But now it’s a blue Bonnie t100 🥰 great you try KZbin too!

[@ChrisKonings]

Yeah it’s a great machine, I have an INT650 usually and this is a really characterful engine as well - I feel like th T100 would have great character as well - thanks for dropping by and supporting 😊✌️

[@frenchenstein]

Mediaeval village is a place l would like to live❤️ La Rochelle beautiful too😍

[@ChrisKonings]

It’s so unique 😊✌️

[@morganmaggs1989]

Can I ask what seat is that on the W800? Been looking for a flat/bench seat for a while..

[@BustaMayne]

i really like your video colour filters, what camera do you use and what are your go to settings?

[@Alex-ym2sg]

What gloves are those where could I get them? :-)

[@ChrisKonings]

They’re custom, I’m releasing them on my website for purchase soon 😊✌️

[@Fgvmoto]

Looks Good Chris, you should start talking, I think it would be much better :) . Cheers !

[@ChrisKonings]

Thanks, I'm working my way towards talking - just trying to find my voice :P

[@Bloodborne666]

Hello. I am going to buy this moto , but I am not sure.. Is it comfortable for second number for a long travel? How often did you use a fuel station? Every 150 km ,? 200 or 300 ? Thanks

[@mohaa.mohammad_]

Nice bro

[@ChrisKonings]

Thanks 😊✌️

[@timinno]

Hello, what helmet are you sporting? 😊

[@ChrisKonings]

Hedon 😊✌️

[@Fgvmoto]

What mount do you use for the GoPro? I looks like a removable mount? I mean something that you don't have to glue it on, or am i wrong?

[@ChrisKonings]

That's right, it clips on :)

[@bartek3228]

what height are you, is this motorcycle comfortable for you for such long journeys?

[@ChrisKonings]

I’m around 180, I think so, it is for me anyway 😊✌️

[@Jeroto]

Wouldn't your Int 650 be suitable for this trip, or do you think it lacks sufficient power?

[@ChrisKonings]

It would be, I just happen to have a motorcycle in England that’s easier to ride to France 😊

[@cleeveofford1720]

Just bought a W800 whilst nursing a broken ankle and watching your video, where did you get your luggage from mate, hope I’ve made a good decision. I suppose time will tell when I can actually ride it 😂😂😂😂

[@ChrisKonings]

Nice! It's a fun bike, enjoy! The luggage is from Malle

[@-misha]

while we dream, he lives this life

[@ChrisKonings]

I know the feeling, I've been chasing my dreams for a very long time, and in some ways I still am - keep chasing them, they make life worthwhile

[@-misha]

@@ChrisKonings You inspired me a lot, a month ago I started studying for my license, I already want to buy a motorcycle in the summer, thanks for the inspiration❤️

[@ThreeWishes777]

Saw this IG

[@ChrisKonings]

Thanks for dropping by 😊✌️

[@ghost-sentinel219]

🇨🇵

[@ChrisKonings]

Bonjour 👋