Ive tested the T380 and the GS310. For Quality and price, the T38 is the winner
@philipp17674 жыл бұрын
Here's a quick tip for ya. When mounting ANY big bike, either tall or weighty (works even with the 2.3 triumph) First turn the forks towards the side stand, this alters the seat height by upto 50mm honest. Mount the bike by standing either on the side stand flick or the foot peg and swing your leg over and immediately turn the forks (whilst on its stand) straight ahead with your right leg outstretched. This stops the bike overbalancing to the side stand side. Then put your left foot on the ground your right foot on the right foot peg and then swing the forks/bars to the right. Gently push on the right foot peg and straighten your left leg and the bike effortlessly stands upright. Once upright straighten forks to maintain balance. This works really well when heavily laden and with a pillion and takes the load off of your shoulders or any dicky hips joints etc... Its a matter of lever principles 🤔😊👍
@ballerblocks4 жыл бұрын
Great video and good banter, this will age well, and also good job on your bike reviews, other channels just tell people about Ducati, BMW, etc and nothing smaller that one could use
@michaeus4 жыл бұрын
May have gone for this but bought a Himalayan with panniers £4700 and must admit its superb, I ride every day and tour but this maybe a future contender
@andyfalconer184 жыл бұрын
I have the 125cc of this bike and love it
@jamesport39844 жыл бұрын
Another great video and one I've been waiting for.nuce to see Malcolm back.well done to you both.
@roythearcher2 жыл бұрын
I have rolled off my center stand while seated with EVERY bike I have ever owned and never in all my 42 years of riding had an issue with it wearing out or have it collapse or had any other of the horror stories that you may have heard of happening. Keep it well maintained and you never will! Good maintainance , as with all things bike, is key!
@davidbates2474 жыл бұрын
Good to see the old gang back 🙂
@wobblybrother45524 жыл бұрын
Great video as always.. Looks a tidy bit of kit . But sorry to say this review came 6 weeks too late for me, I've just bought a second hand Vstrom 650 paying much more than the cost of the Sinnis. I would have definitely have considered the 380. It makes the Strom look soooo outdated ☹️☹️
@shiftyshamsk Жыл бұрын
Yes but I bet the V strom will go on forever with little maintenance and keep a decent residual come sale time.
@johnrocker29864 жыл бұрын
A bit heavy for a small capacity machine but still good value, each year Chinese machines are improving.
@Coolman1tuga4 жыл бұрын
Looks really good that bike! I think in Portugal it's called the Vortex RX3S, at least the same engine and headlight but the vortex comes with spoked wheels and not a droopy exhaust.
@millinutz3 жыл бұрын
Just the handguards to mount on this machine and i'd take off your hands for ya !! Any idea how much they would cost?
@mihaistanca18664 жыл бұрын
Yes, Finally a proper review thank you guys 🤣
@paulcowell75884 жыл бұрын
These two are a real comedy duo...that's one of the best reviews I've seen them do...even more comedy for your next one if you please...more hand gestures from behind....
@motorsforthemasses4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we will do our best...
@alistaircross57284 жыл бұрын
pre ordered my sinnis 380, been biking for over 40 years, first real bike a silver kawazaki z250 scorpion, my last bike is a silver 380. im 5 foot 8 and it is a funny swing to mount it, plus the dash and front of the bike is constantly straight ahead as i turn, i cant see my front wheel , i dont fancy this on off road on narrow tracks
@cubz50494 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid lads, love the banter you both have haha, good to see you trying out the chinese bikes, got myself a sinnis apache 125 and I feel like sinnis make excellent bikes. Not had any issues at all with mine, I want sinnis to make a apache 380 now haha
@cloggsy19714 жыл бұрын
Are you Sinnis dealers? 🤔 Good to see Malc’ back too...
@motorsforthemasses4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@marcoaguiar32264 жыл бұрын
Well 4599 same 37hp and less 30kg ill take the zontes t310 any day as i don't need boxes or extra weight thanks great review helped me choose the zontes.
@boeos4 жыл бұрын
Great vid guys!
@mikehurley50524 жыл бұрын
A Triumph Tiger 800 at 10 years old for the same money would be 100 times a better buy, 200 kg for a 380??? No thanks.
@Ian-bq7gp Жыл бұрын
Yes those triumph engines are a peach and go over 150000 miles.
@PolyMathWannaBe629 ай бұрын
excellent video, really, but you didn't mention durability which is the main concern for most when considering a chinese bike
@Grumpy-Goblin4 жыл бұрын
What are the service intervals like on this ? I hope they are better than the Sinnis 125s
@Grumpy-Goblin4 жыл бұрын
@@bleepfakes Same as the 125s then :-( 4000 miles is just too short these days it should be at least 6000. If you do reasonable mileage especially as it's an adventure bike then the extra expense of servicing means it's not as cheap as it first seems.
@grahamebradford10283 жыл бұрын
Looks very good but your thing about changing a sprocket to alter the gearing is flawed. The gearing is set within the gearbox a different sprocket will just raise ( or lower) depending on the sprocket, all of the gears. So 3rd, 4th and 5th will still be the same relative to each other just higher or lower. Or am I missing something?
@MoroMagrew4 жыл бұрын
Like the look of this bike, maybe on the look out for an adventure style bike next year some time. This bike unfortunately not available in my market. It is in so many markets round the world under different names, that price is an absolute bargain too! Especially when you compare it to the Cyclone RX3S price. Also great to see Malcom back! The dynamic duo!
@Thegeordiemonkey4 жыл бұрын
Looks mint for that price.
@Vimptocandle3 жыл бұрын
I’m a new rider, ridden an auto scooter for a year, really want to do the A2 and like the look of these, will a bike like this perform better in more adverse weather conditions (wet/icy)? as need it to commute
@twotone34714 жыл бұрын
Suppose a Comparison between the RE Himalayan, the T380 and BMW 310GS is in store. Having owned a Chinese bike (Kymco K-Pipe 125) I'd recommend a liter or so of Locktite as my first purchase after bringing the bike home, as China apparently has no clue about keeping their bikes from vibrating apart.
@jimbarrett83494 жыл бұрын
Is it a Lexmoto lxr 380 with stockings and suspenders on?
@johnrichardson93674 жыл бұрын
Very nice bike , all the Best
@phillipsteele90673 жыл бұрын
Interested in this bike. But I'm in the U.S.A.. do you know if we will be getting this on the west side of the pond.
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Haven't heard them going stateside yet, sorry.
@brunopombo85794 жыл бұрын
This or zontes t310?
@Sieffre_Tawr4 жыл бұрын
Is the Sini Ster deliberate?
@scootyman29744 жыл бұрын
With a 17” front wheel, is it really going to see any off road action? With a good tank range I could see this as a good bike for the NC500 but so is my CBF1000. Sadly it’s one of those bikes that seems to fall between two worlds and yet.....I like it! I like what they are trying to do and I cannot understand why Suzuki didn’t do this with the Vstrom 250. Imagine that bike with a V twin 400cc engine and a nice wedge of torque low down. Now you’re talking.
@motorsforthemasses4 жыл бұрын
As stated in the video, 17 inch rear, 19 inch front
@scootyman29744 жыл бұрын
@@motorsforthemasses I stand corrected sir. It didn’t look like a 19” front. Right. Sod the NC500, let’s all get one and do the Paris Dakar course. Does it have a machine gun mounting point as an option rather than a 12volt socket? You could use those cans as ammo boxes!! 😁
@craigh22994 жыл бұрын
What's the service intervals ? And are those panniers fixed or easily removed?
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
See reply above please.
@mentalbiker3 жыл бұрын
I really like the t380 but really love the Honda cb500x... nice review though ...
@limitedvoid29834 жыл бұрын
Can the ABS be toggled off?
@dcijams4 жыл бұрын
I am out from the other side leg toward the gas tank. So how tall are you guys?. Because I stand at 6 foot four, and push 280 pounds.
@johngriffith52314 жыл бұрын
No exhaust bash guard fitted ,would anybody take this offroad ?
@keepunboxing77534 жыл бұрын
Which camera are you guys using for 3d selfie videos?
@motorsforthemasses4 жыл бұрын
360 vids? Insta360oneR
@keepunboxing77534 жыл бұрын
Thanks.will buy one and give it a go
@anthonybrownlie68804 жыл бұрын
Does this come with a spoke wheel version? Those cast wheels will be more harsh off road than a spoke wheel.
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Not at the moment
@chrishart85483 жыл бұрын
Timsun tyres look a bit suspect!
@khawajaabdullateef50984 жыл бұрын
Hi, please check the zongshen cyclone 380cc same motorcycle!!!!
@stephenperry94254 жыл бұрын
A lovely bike, my only concern are the headlights, when you switch on high beam the dipped head light goes off decreasing the amount of light on the road , Why do some manufacturers do this.
@motorsforthemasses4 жыл бұрын
A brighter, different beam pattern
@stephenperry94254 жыл бұрын
@@motorsforthemasses I know the high beam is brighter and has a different beam pattern, but if the dipped beam stayed on ( as with BMW'S) you will have better total illumination.
@nigelwyatt14084 жыл бұрын
Have they priced it just a little high considering that the Zontes 310 looks just as good but is £500 cheaper. The real fly in the ointment is the Cfmoto 650mt which is available for 5k and to me would be the better option
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting you mention this as we are planning a 3 day trip with the T310, T380 and MT650!
@nigelwyatt14083 жыл бұрын
@@motorsforthemasses look forward to that guys
@paulmorris36134 жыл бұрын
Nice review. However, there is no information on possible reliability if actually used for travelling other then your review. If used in other countries, availability of spares or repairs or folks to repair the engine as say using a honda for which there are many dealers. What of space for adaptation such sump plate or lighting. It would be interesting to see the lights at night. How about using the bike actually off-road and its handling for the job other than posing and reviews. If you don't use it for off-road then surely you would get a road bike. How does it handle fully loaded on and off-road? Are tyres tubed or tubles and how do those tyers supplied measure up in grip? I enjoyed the review but off-roaders need to know more of the bikes handling although it is nice to know you don't get monkey butt over a distance although find
@motorsforthemasses4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I am discussing with Sinnis (after Lockdown) to get a demo for longer, more in depth testing...watch this space.
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
By the way, not sure if you saw that we are planning a 3 day trip soon with the T380, Zontes T310 and CF Moto MT650 soon.
@paulmorris36133 жыл бұрын
@@motorsforthemasses No. i did not sorry, I would be interested in its outcome so hope I see it if you post the trip. Thanks
@fatndaft4 жыл бұрын
Why do people worry about the off road capabilities of ADV bikes? After all they are just as likely to be taken off road as the average BMW X5 or Range Rover Sport.
@scootyman29744 жыл бұрын
Correct!
@motorsforthemasses4 жыл бұрын
You would be surprised by the amount of ADV forums for people that do just that....but for the most part, road use is most likely.
@rolandbristow20504 жыл бұрын
Super video made more enjoyable with having Malcom in it. Great bike and super luggage to boot. But alas Seat height is a no no for shorter riders.
@cloggsy19714 жыл бұрын
What’re the service intervals for the T380?
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Without checking, think it is 1000km, then every 2k
@cloggsy19713 жыл бұрын
@@motorsforthemasses 😳 Wow! Is that all? 🥴
@gmanlimitedanderson-0drisc2114 жыл бұрын
Do people actually take these off road? sorry I've always ridden sports bikes good video as usual 💯👍
@ridingfromreality2874 жыл бұрын
Yep kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioHWp5uJZ5aIo5I
@pstanyer13 жыл бұрын
Looks a great bike.swap out the crap tyres for some decent rubber and you will gave a great bike. Be nice to get a service manual to do you own tappets as 4k service intervals is a bit short. Another couple of years and these Chinese guys will be seeing off honda and suzuki. I've had a cb500x and that look everybit as nice and has more standard equipment for 2k less
@jamespatterson78094 жыл бұрын
Interesting, enable video, oh I decided to considerably downsize after three Harley-Davidsons over the last 10+ years. I did think about a 250 Bullit V Bob. But in the end I traded in for the Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport HPE, to arrive in a week or so. The Harley's were great but time marches on.
@jamespatterson78094 жыл бұрын
Doe, that should of course read interesting ENJOYABLE video.
@motorsforthemasses4 жыл бұрын
That is one hell of a change.
@CaptHollister4 жыл бұрын
I hear you, though the step i took a few years ago wasn't quite as radical as yours when I went from a FLHTCUI to a Honda NC750X.
@aidens044 жыл бұрын
A harley to a vespa! Bet that felt strange
@jamespatterson78094 жыл бұрын
@@aidens04 It certainly will, mind you I also have a new Honda Z125 Monkey Bike. One point that is part of me winding down from the Harley was the effort it took to get the bike both out and into the very small back yard of my terraced house. The Vespa at almost exactly half the weight of the Harley's 600+ lb.
@kevindarkstar4 жыл бұрын
Light aluminium boxes are bad! The slightest knock or bump puts dints and scratches on em, had some on a works BMW some years ago, pain in the ass! Although I'd admit that at the price they would be a bargain
@CharlieDeltaEchoVict3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video - I'd be interested to know which of this or the new Zontes T310 you preferred to ride (on the road)?
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
See our latest video re: 3 day trip away
@jamkuder4 жыл бұрын
From what chinese manufacturer sinnis came from?
@mattschultz71964 жыл бұрын
Zongshen
@jamkuder4 жыл бұрын
@@mattschultz7196 just what i expect because of the design the same with rx3s design,good quality bikes
@VaderWhoop4 жыл бұрын
50kg too heavy; the asymmetric pannier fitting would annoy me; otherwise it looks a great bike.
@ironhorsehero19884 жыл бұрын
I think you guys said £4750 without boxes and £4899 with boxes so that’ll be £150 for the boxes either way sounds like a real bargain.
@motorsforthemasses4 жыл бұрын
You are indeed right, in actual fact it is £4650 OTR without boxes
@lindobushmanpetrosillo65364 жыл бұрын
My next bike
@aidens044 жыл бұрын
Looking very suave with the beard 🧔
@nothingtoseehere2624 жыл бұрын
Sinister ain't 380?
@AO-ks5zo4 жыл бұрын
Where can I get one ?
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Lightning Storm Motorcycles.
@13thearl4 жыл бұрын
3 questions.. 1, does it have a light clutch (think Versys 300X light). 2. Can you remove the panniers/topbox easily? 3. What are the service intervals?
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
Without checking, think it is 1000km, then every 2k. Clutch is pretty light, although I think the Versys is uber light. Panniers can be undone from the inside with turn knobs.
@craigh22993 жыл бұрын
I've just sold my X300 Versys and your right about the clutch super light and a great bike all round tbh. I love the look of these synis but the intervals between services are ridiculous and would cost me a fortune servicing 3 times through the summer.
@russ42943 жыл бұрын
@@motorsforthemasses service required every 2k miles?
@nicuvadan44852 жыл бұрын
Awesame moto!
@drdoolittle57244 жыл бұрын
'Cracking seeing Malc again' and what a corker of a show, you guys really are the leaders in comedy, they say you know a bit about bikes as well!!! ps, won't be buying the Sinnis, no hand guards!!!
@stevegascoigne14824 жыл бұрын
Malcolm!
@eviebr834 жыл бұрын
Sadly can't afford it but it's proper looking grownup bike.
@davidbeckerleg69542 жыл бұрын
Pity Sinnis discontinued this bike from they're range..
@motorsforthemasses2 жыл бұрын
I know, I was surprised.
@mustntgrumble94354 жыл бұрын
Way too under powered for that particular market. With the cheap, flimsy looking panniers filled to the brim youd struggle getting much out of it.
@motorsforthemasses4 жыл бұрын
The Panniers are certainly not flimsy
@BreezyRider664 жыл бұрын
Chinese bikes are impriving without a doubt but I've seen new KTM Aventure for under £5k which is far, far better...
@motorsforthemasses4 жыл бұрын
I thought the KTM started at £5,500..and you cannot get boxes for them, just a small tail bag.
@victordunn64903 жыл бұрын
The trouble with this bike is it won’t have any resale value
@bazzamow70314 жыл бұрын
Who make sinnis bikes, are they Chinese?
@raphaelandrews36173 жыл бұрын
The looks looks like the BMW GS.
@axleg1254 Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 enjoyed .
@451greenwood2 жыл бұрын
First off this bike fully kitted is £1000 cheaper than a Honda CB500x but it won't have the reliability of the Honda or serviceability, then my first MOT bike failed on excessive rust and corrosion on chassis,it's a rust bucket for £4500,if I'd have bought a Honda this wouldn't have been an issue, conclusion spending extra £1000 buys you a lot better built bike that will last 10x longer, Now don't get me wrong I loved this bike when new and I still think it looks great when new but a bike that's worth scrap after 2years is not a well built bike,plus them panniers unscrew them self's when they rackle off road
@shiftyshamsk Жыл бұрын
I've seen these covered in rust at the front with very little mileage too.
@lipsee1004 жыл бұрын
I think the RE Himalayan is better value...
@kevindarkstar4 жыл бұрын
Those boxes are made from virtually nothing, the first bump or knock and you'll have a big indentation, what I'd called tikki tacky metal.
@motorsforthemasses3 жыл бұрын
There are stronger out there but they are £250; not £1000
@kevindarkstar3 жыл бұрын
@@motorsforthemasses true, but they remind me of a set we had years ago at work on a BMW GS650 they were terrible for dints ect at the slightest bump or knock, which means they end up in 6 months looking bad!
@spacecoasttactical3 жыл бұрын
Cheaply built from substandard materials. Those nylon tires are a deathtrap
@curlytheunacceptable.42984 жыл бұрын
I can't see how people can knock these Chinese bikes, just look at the Terrian 125 and the globe trotting their owners have covered.
@Jooeffoh4 жыл бұрын
I believe Sinnis is a UK company, not Chinese. Quote: "At Sinnis Motorcycles, we design award-winning scooters and motorcycles. As the UK leader in small-capacity motorcycles and scooters, we’re driven by a vision to get more people on two wheels riding the British streets. We manufacture our bikes in Suzuki, Harley-Davidson and Yamaha partner factories to achieve a leading edge in small-CC machine engineering. We build our bikes around people and we’re proud of it." www.sinnismotorcycles.com/
@fatpigeonadventurerider21184 жыл бұрын
Cheap cheerful but no off roader.
@peterpyke12134 жыл бұрын
SOMETIMES YOU JUST EXPECT TOO MUCH
@brianwinters49914 жыл бұрын
I don't get it , you guys have all these cool bikes and across the pond were stuck with the same old same old and stinky Harleys , I think I need to move !