Suzuki V Strom 800 DE v RE: on Spain's most DANGEROUS road!

[@tedunguent156]

Today, on the east coast of the USA (where I am) it's minus 4 centigrade with winds over 40 mph. The west coast has winds of 90 mph fanning the wild fires in Los Angeles. I'm watching this video thinking, "Why am I here and not over there?" You are living the dream. Actually, I went for a long walk today because I don't really care what the weather is as I have all the proper gear. Like you. Well done. Cheers.

[@OldmanMTBandMOTO]

Just missed you. Done a day with them at the end of November under Nigel’s guidance & was a money well spent day out. We’re in GC at that time every year so I’ll be booking a day every time we’re there, that island needs to be experienced on a motorcycle! Thanks for recommending them in a previous video 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you managed to hook up with the guys!

[@MrMichaelfalk]

The V-strom 650 is indeed still on the program..

[@johncranwell3783]

I love these islands……. Always enjoyed getting around them rather than just sitting on a beach….. thanks for a fun film in the sunshine

[@Hugo_WP]

Great roads but we get to appreciate our trees even more when we see those landscapes 😂

[@flhfd1703]

Thank you very much once again, Mr Flyer! This one really makes me excited for my upcoming trip end of February. The new tarmac on the GC-60 down from Ayacata will be a blast!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Have fun! Say hi to the guys from me!

[@daverance8179]

We have just returned yesterday after a 4 day trip with CMT, it never fails to deliver!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cool!

[@philipreast1062]

1st went riding with Canary Motorcycle Tours back in 2017, been back about 10 times since & planning next trip. what a fantastic team.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes they have the mix just right don't they....

[@MothershipVideos]

Those Suzuki's seem like the ideal bikes for that sort of riding.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes they really are!

[@davidrobinson5225]

Riding Gran Canaria was one of the highlights of my riding life, the roads all through the centre of the island are amazing and I would also highly recommend it to anyone who loves riding bikes. The scenery is absolutely stunning around just about every bend (of which there are thousands 😎). Love these videos, keep up the hard work.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you David - will do!

[@GreyBeardOnTwoWheels]

Nice to see you riding in warmer weather! Here in Norway it’s snowing and the roads are icing up. Enjoy the warmth!👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

We did - wish I was there now!!

[@alanhall7213]

Just arrived back in Victoria 🇨🇦 from a week with Canary Motorcycle Tours. Had a great time! Thanks to Martin, Joy and Jose! Martin seems to have bought up a number of new V-Strom 650's while they are still available. The low down torque of the V-twin works well on the Gran Canaria roads. Also spent some time on the blue 800. Not sure if you tried the different riding modes but I found that, unlike in some cases, they definitely make a difference. Really impressed. Even in the week around Christmas and New Year the temperatures were around 20C... Ideal biking weather. Admittedly, quite a long trip from Western Canada but for those living in the UK, Ireland etc. its a quick EasyJet flight away. I've got to thank you, usernamekate and teapot one for the videos... Wouldn't have known about riding in Gran Canaria without them!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Excellent!

[@reinmansmith]

It’s hard seeing you suffer so much on our behalf! …. As the rain beats against my windows this morning 😒 Gran Canaria is certainly looking very appealing!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

This time of year it is a real tonic for the troops!

[@northof-62]

Thx for sharing. Gran Canaria has so much to offer! Driving in Crete was much scarier.

[@seaninness334]

Always good to see Martin. One of these days, I'll be calling him up.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should, he's a top fella!

[@toltod]

Visited Canary islands more than a year ago...the bus driver was amazingly skillful negotiating those roads. My 800DE so far has been a good friend which only needed a few simple mods to make it even better. Suzuki knows how to make the best user interface dashboard and quick to use electronics. It has been a wonderful bike. Cheers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that.

[@richnovi]

Gotta have a go at this. Since the first time I saw you do it. Brilliant as ever

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should! ….and thank you…

[@MrPaulyRed]

I can't speak highly enough of our GC experience (this time last year) with Martin and Joy, Jose and all the others on the team - not to mention all the other participants who we loved having beers with in the evenings - just do it, you won't regret it.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes great fun trips with CMT aren't they....

[@neilurquhart8622]

Very pleasant ride out TMF…..good to see and hear Carole keeping you in your place; she’s a sharp cookie eh?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sure is....

[@maskedavenger2578]

Can’t go wrong with Suzukis. I have owned several of them over the years , small & large capacities . All have been value for money & 100% reliable , just like all the Hondas I owned. Looking at them roads ,it’s obvious our money was been given all to Spain by the EU , because judging by the state of our roads ,we certainly weren’t getting our share of road bunce . 👍

[@903lew]

Not spending your money in Iraq does tend to do wonders for your coffers. Still, no time like the present and I trust your roads are improving no end since you left the club?

[@maskedavenger2578]

@ So does not giving it all to Zelenskyy like the EU would like to do . Also now we are sort of out the EU in a fashion , the rest will have to now start paying more dues to their EU cartel masters , to make up for the short fall .

[@splodge57]

I think the weather and lack of traffic may also have something to do with a better road surface.

[@martinhughes9769]

I've owned 8 over many years brilliant bikes

[@maskedavenger2578]

@@903lew You can’t expect the U.K. & the USA to keep doing the lions share to defend your freedoms , time you lot stood up paid your fair share in troops & money .

[@barryjmarling]

What a fantastic video,how I’d love to do a tour like that,thank you for brightening my dull cold day.👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

What's stopping you Barry!

[@ianseddon9347]

Superb… I have to go next winter…. A perfect antidote to a miserable misty January morning. Thank you Carol & Andy

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bradleyalexander5821]

Maybe it seems as though Mrs Flyer is concerned with heights, yet she regularly flys with you. Must be a testament to your flying skills. Bravo 👏👏 on the ride about. Thanks for taking us along.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@treesthatleave876]

Stunning roads and nice a bendy in just the right way. Really enjoyed this video just what I needed on a dull Wednesday!

[@mattJsy1]

Hey Carol. The yellow one is left hand drive and the blue one is right hand drive. 😊

[@ianseddon9347]

Playing with fire!

[@marcfalardeau6058]

😂😂🤣🤣 My wife & I had the same reaction as Carol when Martin answered your question as to why the road is the most dangerous! Thanks, very nice ride! Helen & Marc Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦😉🏍️

[@sergentcolon1]

Morning Andy, I lived in Nerja on the Costa del Sol for a year back in 2007 and regularly rode on the N340 coastal road which was the second worst road for motorcycle deaths in Spain. It wasn’t a dangerous road, it just had a lot of bends and unfortunately lots of sports bike riders would ride like lunatics along it which was the reason it had so many deaths. I was riding it on either a 125 scooter or my Harley 883 Sportster flat tracker replica and it was perfectly safe as far as I was concerned. I could do with some Canary sun though and some pleasant Spanish roads right now, but family circumstances mean I’ll probably have to wait for it to get a bit better weather wise here. Being in Spain he knows his cebolla’s😄

[@MarkSmith-zc2yg]

I'm booked up with CMT for March. Can't wait... bring it on.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great stuff - enjoy and tell 'em I sent you.....

[@MarkSmith-zc2yg]

@TMF - Will do 😂. Presuming you took your helmet onboard on your flight to Gran Canaria. Any issues when boarding as I'm aiming to take my helmet onboard in a Oxford helmet bag (I'm on easyjet) and I've heard they have recently started clamping down on cabin bags and my helmet is 5cm wider than their onboard luggage allowance. I'm concerned if they insist on placing my helmet in the hold.

[@GrantBrown-bj1zp]

⁠​⁠@@MarkSmith-zc2ygI’m going in March too. Can’t wait. Went last year and had the best time. I’m flying jet 2 so I’m afraid can’t help you with helmet query. I was able to take it in the cabin no problem though. Hope it works out for you.

[@junderwoituk]

Yeah, looking at a map of the island you are in for a real treat if you like the twisties for sure. Looks like this should be on the list of places to ride 100%.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It really is a biking paradise - bit of a secret riding destination and perfect this time of year....

[@liamato1]

I’m off there on the 21st, looking forward to meeting Martin and Joy. 😎🏍️🏍️

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Say hi to them from us, have a great trip!

[@johnlenart597]

What a treat todays video was. Martin, Carole, and you make quite the team. You were correct when you said todays video would be much scarier., but ,for me, beautiful by video. You have shown what Freddie has talked about being such a beautiful area. A treat ✨️ to see as snow and ice is out my window. Carole must have nerves of steel and a heart of gold. Lol. 👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!

[@xfactor5876]

"He never gets it right, does he?"........ Said every woman, everywhere..... thought I was hearing my own wife there..... LOL.... Love that you keep that stuff in.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you appreciate my pain!

[@antonoat]

What a great ride, it may be dangerous depending on how it's ridden but I can assure you it's way from Spains scariest road, which trust me are found on Northern Spains mainland, in the mountains, Lol. Im talking roads ten feet wide, no barriers, 1000ft drop and at least every 400 meters massive holes in the edge of the road the size of half a sheet of plywood, definitely not for the novice and I wouldn't ride them again from choice, especially when there has been torrential rain and the entire road is littered with football sized rocks, it was a few years back but the mere thought of them still make me clench! Great film. Cheers.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching again! Appreciate the comments…..

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Excellent video, i find it amazing that in the most difficult of mountainous terrain the roads are so brilliant and we can't even get anywhere near that standard in far less challenging conditions. It's minus 2 this morning, the bikes in the garage and I'm so jealous

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Get yourself out ther Ian!

[@thebrowns5337]

We have a lot of roads, probably wider than this, with far more traffic and our weather is different so we're already fighting a harder battle. We also have governmnets that would rather bung millions to their mates for stuff like dodgy PPE rather than use our money to fix the infrastructure we use daily. It is very fustrating, knowing what can be done (and probably cheaper) and seeing what we get instead.

[@sarge2665]

Looks absolutely brilliant, spectacular scenery and roads what's not to like and the weather of course 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It's great - especially this time of year!

[@sarge2665]

It's certainly given me food for thought......​@@TheMissendenFlyer

[@garyhope0103]

A lovely bonus there Mr Flyer. Two fabulous, capable looking bikes. Yet again for no other reason, than lack of leg length, I'd go for the DE, though would like it in the yellow. Once again, a great looking route and day trip organised by Martin, and if I'm lucky enough to get the ok to get back on two wheels, that is a trip I would love to do. Using Canary Motorcycle Tours of course.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should! You’ll have a great time….

[@taffdavies35]

Been 2 yrs since I was last in GC, next visit I will be looking to do a bike tour there. My sisters flat is just around the corner from cmt.

[@carlosvejar3938]

I have about 5,000 miles on my RE and i love it. She is fully broken in now and she is smooth as butter. Great bike

[@whiskywhippet]

What a tonic this is on a cold and miserable January morning.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That was our intention!

[@matkudinoff]

Thanks for that, enjoyed it immensely. It's summer for me at the mo, but still seemed to be a lot of fun.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Lucky you Mat!

[@leskirkland2894]

Nice to see you in Gran Caneria in the sunshine. Here it's -3.7C but hope to get out on the bike next Monday when it should be +8C. Thanks for all your videos throughout the year. Really enjoyed you and Mrs. little adventures on the bikes. Very enjoyable.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that Les - thanks.....

[@chrisraven1229]

Loved the video and love Gran Canaria, one of our winter hideouts at Puerto de Mogan, not this year though. We drove that route the other way around in a car way too small for me but that's another story. Thank you for the memories.

[@stevethomas6479]

Great vlog own a DE for 18 months love the bike can see me keeping it for a long time I had a re why the DE was getting serviced my wife wasn’t keen on the back of the re said it felt small

[@snuffparrot]

Warmed me up on a chilly January evening. Lovely roads, TMF. And the famous "Carole's Corner" tease. Do tell !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Last time we rode there she nearly had an "off" on that corner - managed it but gave her confidence a knock - hence why she went pillion this time!

[@snuffparrot]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Understood, and understandable. Thanks for that.

[@stevefjordan]

Hello from just across the pond in Newfoundland, Canada. I own a '23 DE in the same color. Swapped out the DE windscreen with the RE windscreen. Added the aluminum panniers for a more sport touring feel😊 Only dislike I have are the headlights. The LED is bright, but a sharp cutoff line in pitch black scenarios make night time riding a tad unpleasant. Will invest in some auxiliary lights this year. Cheers 🍻

[@JPeterHaliburton]

Looks like you are on the east coast. I'm in central with a 2023 Versys 650LT. I don't think Andy knows what bad roads and weather are really like. 🙂

[@jamesread9014]

Our weather in New Zealand, since about mid December has been very wet. A bit like you guys had. Now know how you feel!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sorry to hear that! We had the most rubbish riding season in 2024 - no spring to speak of and poor weather all summer…..now it’s winter and as I type it’s minus 2 outside….

[@michaelworrall6804]

Hi Andy …. What a lovely review and film …. Great idea to find some nicer weather in the depths of winter…. I will look these guys up and price up a break !! Roads look really good and from what I can see less pot holes than UK !!! Suzuki for motor bikes is a brand I have overlooked to be honest but I have two of their outboards on my motorboat and they are brilliant …. Great film for many thought and idea provoking ressons …. Brilliant .. Thanks… Mike

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should go Michael - you'd love it!

[@triumphthunderbird1]

Winter riding in the Canary Islands is the perfect tonic at this time of year. Tenerife and La Gomera in early December on a Bonnie T120 (via Tenerife on Triumph) was just what the doctor ordered. I must try the GC - looks fantastic too. Great video.

[@KelvinChilvers]

Looks like a great place to ride. Might be a nice tour for me and the misses.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Definitely!

[@cpuuk]

That mountain on Tenerife is an amazing ride up and down (observatory is up there)... went up that last year, twice it was so good.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I've done it a couple of times with Canary Motorcycle Tours - amazing views above the clouds....

[@TheThinkingRider]

I'm flying out tomorrow and riding with CMT next week! :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Have fun! Say hi to the guys from me!

[@acceleratedriving]

I was ther early dec 24. Brilliant experience. Good to see Martin on the video Hi Martin and Joy :-) Lovely video

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tony-yp6qk]

Another great video has always andy and carol 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@busterrabbit]

Generally roads aren't dangerous, it's the people using them! That road has a good surface and good visibility so that basically leaves human error.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Looks like a great place to ride TMF..look forward to those temperatures returning! Or even half those temperatures!! Cheers Steve

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You and me both!

[@andrewharrop7932]

Quality roads,bikes, definitely on the bucket list 👌

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should!

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Hay mate Paul from Australia, beautiful weather, ( it’s our summer ) I went up the mountains near were I live to escape a 38 degree day - up the mountains was 19 degrees “ a good 👍 escape “. Fantastic roads their mate watch your other tours their in the past . I know I’m a bit late in watching “ Christmas and all “

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sounds great! - I’m actually living in Spain at the moment where it’s low 20’s - perfect riding weather!

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

That’s great , so you will be doing some vids from their I assume ?

[@captainaverage721]

Day off work today, still in bed and its minus 6°C here in Scotland as i enviously watch TMF ride round GC in the warmth 😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Get yourself down there and get warmed up!

[@apocalyspeali9361]

I rode that RE the week before you, Andy. What a great bike, and the roads are fantastic in Gran Canaria.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one!

[@garthmctavish8931]

It's does sounds nice on the surround sound system 😎👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh great!

[@gillianbrodie6807]

Great video thanks. I may be wrong but I don't think anyone mentioned wheels in spot the difference. I think Carol just said tyres didn't she? I know wheels were mentioned earlier of course. 🤔 Just FYI, it's freezing here in Devon now, with howling winds and rain, so thanks for the pick me up which has just finished and I'm back to reality!! 🥶😵

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure - wish I was there now!!

[@johnmacdonald1878]

Morning Andy, Very nice, amazing scenery. Passed by the Canaries a few times, never stopped in unfortunately.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Why not!? :0)

[@johnmacdonald1878]

@@TheMissendenFlyer 30 odd years ago. I was 2nd officer on a ship heading for West Africa or Brazil. We didn't stop on route. I passed by several times. Many other Islands as well. I did have a few cerveza in Brasil. Back in the day, Slow steaming round the Cape crew sometimes changed out at Las Palmas. I never did a slow run.

[@magaudion]

The tarmac had been resurfaced in many areas as Gran Canaria is holding the Spanish round of the World Rally Championship in a few months .

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I heard that too.....

[@thodoris3790]

man, you are the only one british motoyoutuber,and maybe in general, that doing something interesting at this month

[@nikoscosmos]

What month do you think that this was filmed?

[@thodoris3790]

@@nikoscosmos i said that and for other videos he's done lately.he said,december.

[@nikoscosmos]

@thodoris3790 I thought he said just after Goldwing tour? When was that...lose track of all these adventures!

[@anthonyfox2836]

Beautiful video. Stunning scenery. Would the GW manage those roads with ease? That island is a definite bucket list or wish 😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Would definitely be tricky on the mighty wing!

[@johns2028]

Great video and very enjoyable! When will you tell us about "Carol's Corner?" One other note: In the last two videos I watched - this one and the Christmas Scran - you pointed the weight/stomach of your fellow riders - that's not cricket! 🦗🏏 John

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sorry!

[@paulscammellscampi]

Its still got the TMF sticker on the front mudguard back in November. planning to go back out in March

[@Leethemetalwarrior]

You lucky, lucky man. Meanwhile in Scotland it's bloody freezing! Me and the wife were in Gran Canaria in November. Absolutely lovely, weather was amazing and the food and drink was very nice indeed. We hired a Canam 3 wheeled thing as my Mrs wasn't happy wearing bike gear on holiday. It was slightly terrifying. The roads I went on looked exactly the same as the ones you were on, barely went above 40-50mph. Can definitely see why the mid sized adventure bikes are spot on for it. Saw quite a few Honda X ADV 750s over there too, bet they're a hoot!

[@garytilley3217]

Middle of Summer here. 29C today tomorrow 31, Friday 27 & Saturday 33. Just about perfect

[@kghwanadoo]

Fahrenheit if your in the UK, 😂.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Remind me where you are Gary??

[@garytilley3217]

@ Geelong Vic. Australia

[@richnovi]

Re: the tarmac. Mallorca is the same but neither place gets frost so it’s easier to keep it at such a high standard. But it’s also for the bicycles which appreciate it even more than the motorcycles

[@KennethSwaby-j9d]

I found all the roads in fuerterventura very nice when we were there in December. 😊😊

[@nickpappas4133]

Really enjoyed the video, I wish I was there. Today in Canada 🇨🇦 it’s -13C but with windchill factor it feels like-25C.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Brghghghg.....

[@magaudion]

Was there last week and rode the DE all week . It’s hardly new anymore as has over 25000 kms on the clock. But it still rode like new . Fabulous bike . If only it came with cruise and tubeless wheels , it would be perfect . The parallel twin motor is sublime and so much better than the Transalp , which I rode end of 2023 with CMT . The Honda lacks midrange and I was constantly between 2nd and 3rd gear whereas you could leave the Vstrom in 3rd on the same roads .

[@kevinroberts2395]

Awesome. It's a shame it is so far away from Australia. 😔 We do enjoy similar weather though.

[@Teetosugars]

Got to say, love my 800DE… And plan on doing plenty of touring on it. 🙌🏼

[@ragerider6283]

Really nice vid & impromptu review. I like both the V-Strom 800's. Not sure I'd say their underrated but maybe under appreciated is more appt. As for the "dodgy" road, it didn't seem that bad to me, but that's probably because you were riding appropriately. Although, I can very much see how an overly spirited ride could go very wrong, very quickly!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it sure could!

[@helenhughes9130]

Loved that road! Nice challenge with stunning scenery. Twisty roads in the UK just don’t seem so twisty after that one!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

True that!

[@iainoverman9037]

Another 800 de owner, just about the perfect all round bike. Great video to watch while at -3°C near Newcastle upon Tyne.

[@petersheppard6085]

Not envious at all.....Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo mi Amigo !!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you - same to you Peter!

[@allengreen6885]

Love the channel especially the tours speaking of which is it about time you did the tour down unda. And visit South Australia and the Adelaide Hills and barrossa

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Maybe one day! Cost and time are the main factors at play!

[@etherboy3540]

I'd be very interested in a full review of the V Strom 800 RE. I've been a few years without a motorcycle and I'm looking for a versatile middleweight bike for commuting and touring. Thanks, enjoy the channel!

[@claretbuck1882]

Awesome guy's 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you 😀

[@RobLittleuk]

Nice surprise to see Gran Caneria - keep Thinking we should go. Oh oh and yes I think you may possibly have mentioned your shoulder before once, twice, twenty….but having something similar you have my sympathy

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should go Rob - does the soul good to get some warm riding in this time of year!

[@RobLittleuk]

@@TheMissendenFlyer We shall see - later in the year !! Thanks.

[@dankorolyk5917]

Very beautiful area of the world,must find a way to get there!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should!

[@peteeldridge1783]

You can certainly go off people as we huddle here in the U.K. around the candle for warmth. Not that I’m jealous 🤣🤣

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

We made this to give you a bit of warmth!

[@jaspersilus]

Did this with my brother last summer, as new riders. The tourist coaches on the tiny roads make it very dangerous on the blind bends!

[@aidebethune]

How's the shoulder Andy. You've not mentioned it for a while?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Flippin' agony today......thanks for asking.

[@samhill3496]

Fun ride. Warm in Dec.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes perfect riding temps….

[@MotoTourIreland]

Looks brilliant fun

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It was!

[@dshenry99]

Pretty sure that Carol won the "name the differences" competition 🙂

[@Banditmanuk]

The Canary Islands are just about the best European motorcycle winter riding destination. Martin has some great bikes on fleet now. I think they now have a brand new Yellow Hornet 750. The GC200 from Agaete is brilliant, i thought you might be heading to a glass balcony area after that tunnel, but perhaps not. Hardly a bad road on the island (apart from the motorway around the island)

[@davybreen]

Great Video Mr Flyer, my 800RE is currently tucked away in my frost covered garage. Itching to get back out. ❄️. I find the RE a great bike, perfect for my needs of tootling about enjoying the scenery here in Northern Ireland. On that note, have you ever toured in NI? Some nice roads and views here etc.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I haven't no - must put that right!

[@christopherhorton5449]

Its lovely to see some blue sky and dry roads. The road surfaces look great too. I want Martin's job 😀

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You and me both!

[@Paul630sqdrn]

Just a word of warning about the DE800 the vibration level at UK motorway 70mph it vibrates particularly through the foot pegs quite badly , I don’t know what the road version is like but be warned.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Interesting - I don't think I got above 50mph tops!

[@5691Mark]

That road is fantastic. I want to ride it on a Street Triple.

[@Firecul]

If I find myself over there I'm definitely going to at least sign up for a day

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cool!

[@petermason4228]

Keep right , stay tight !

[@stalbansbiker]

The roads look very good never been but may have to next winter

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should!

[@christophereaves7108]

Hello, i went to Gran Canaria and did a motorcycle tour, i must be honest im sure these are great but i put it all together myself for Half the Price, im a travel agent so i know some hints and trips, id say if your confident you can do this trip easily by yourself but if not so im sure this tour is incredible. Roads are amazing

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You can always rent locally and ride yourself of course, but Martin knows the island like the back of his hand and knows all the best routes, cafe's, viewpoints etc - and that sort of local knowledge is worth a lot.

[@christophereaves7108]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Saying that i have just been on the Website and the price actually seems reasonable, im going to enquire for later on the year or early next year

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes CMT offer great value tours....

[@Banditmanuk]

@christophereaves7108 We travel to islands a lot, and I just don't see anyone being able to hire good bikes and get decent accommodation for half the price Canary Motorcycle Tours can do a trip. These guys even supply the fuel for the bikes within the package price.

[@christophereaves7108]

@Banditmanuk i went to Gran canaria in april for £500 for a week with nice allinclusive accomodation and suzuki vstrom650 cost me 120euros for 2 days hire so i think it definately is possible however there knowlege is very valuable

[@colindeans5972]

I owned a couple of V Strom 650XT's and decided last year to 'upgrade' to an 800RE as it appeared ideal. The handlebar vibrations on the RE were awful, sent my hands to sleep. 600 miles later and the bike was gone, should've kept the 650. Went to GC with CMT a few years ago where Martin introduced me to pastel de nata at a coffee stop. I'd hate to count how many I've eaten since. Best wishes for '25 TMF.

[@903lew]

I gave it a test ride and it was quite vibey and very hot on the right leg. Ended up on a used 1050XT instead.

[@thebrowns5337]

I just bought a reduced bag of 4 from Sainsburys bakery - flaky pastry custard tarts, not v-stroms. On vibes I test rode a new SV650 and didn't like the vibes. I expected some being a V twin but it felt the wrong kind to me. Dealer suggested I'd prefer the GSX8-s, and I did. Much less vibey and handled a lot better. Didn't the V-twin charachter I was after (obviously, being a paralelle). Went for a Moto Guzzi V7 850 - just the right kind of shaking without vibes/buzz. I did like the GSX8s a lot though.

[@davidz8]

A lovely little sojourn in the depths of winter, I know you don't like to mention it.... but how is your shoulder?, you need to be A1 for the ABR

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sadly it’s worse now than it’s ever been David - three operations in the last 12 months and I’m back to square one!

[@davidz8]

@@TheMissendenFlyer I am so sorry, Chronic pain is very debilitating.