UK Trans Euro Trail vs Honda CRF250 Rally Northumberland. Moto adventure!

#TransEuroTrail #Newcastle #Northumberland
My Northumberland UK #TransEuroTrail adventure with a Honda #CRF250Rally. Leaving from Newcastle through Northumberland....
I’ve started on the east coast of the UK with Ronnie the Rally - How far can I get on Europe’s dirt road adventure?
No motorcycles were harmed in the making of this film. #transeurotrail
Special thanks to Steve at Big Sky Films for the drone footage and helping save Ronnie from a watery grave….
Thanks for watching :D
#hondacrf250 #Motoeuro #TransEuroTrail #NorthumberlandTET

[@andyhelstrip5002]

Fantastic video again. Love them. Thank you for making me giggle!!

[@FirstLightAdv]

What an enjoyable watch!... love seeing the sceneries and tracks around UK!

[@fiordilatte4118]

your video's are so funny, every time the bell rings i start laughing.... not only funny also very informative

[@darrenwithers1878]

Been looking forward to this and I'm not disappointed. Really great watch, thank you fella.

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers Darren, much appreciated :D

[@Liberty4Ever]

Loving these videos. Thanks for sharing. Ronnie the 250 Rally is a real trooper. My kind of bike... when I was younger. My baby GS was purchased as a 60th birthday present with the intention of less adventurous adventures, but I can still vicariously enjoy your Trans Europe Trail adventures. Beautiful countryside.

[@SocuteUare]

Some gorgeous scenes!! Can't wait to see more 😁👍

[@thesmellypocket1]

Great video, mate. Can't wait for some more, inspiration for us all! 🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers John, more to come !

[@zzxx33mh]

Beautiful intro🎶..adventurer often won't choose easy side..and not lucky if they change..👍😊

[@transylvanianrider]

Super adventure ! Best regards from Romania !

[@corykilik4079]

Glad to see you out and about, keep up the good work. Cheers🍻

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers Cory, thanks for watching :D

[@Adilehoxha]

You're doing it for all of us. And - as jusual - you guys are brillant. Keep up the good work. Still missing the AT though.

[@Motoeuro]

Thanks, I miss the AT too but not on the trails!

[@philippehenry5809]

Beautiful video and thanks for your good experience in Trail

[@Motoeuro]

Thanks Philippe :D

[@szymonchalupka]

Being in the market for 250 Rally this is the content I was looking for. Subscribed immediately. Love your sense of humor and top noch video quality. Hoping for more Rally videos to come :) All the best!

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers 👍 hope you get a Rally soon, great fun!

[@humoto1]

...loved it... Well done again!!!

[@jthelakes147]

Credit to you, doing a lot of that on your own. Hope you get mended soon and are back on the trail. I found my bars on the CRF gave me back ache so just put in some bar risers. Better but not perfect. Best of luck.

[@Motoeuro]

Thanks, perhaps not the best idea to do this solo! Cheers :D

[@BlenderBends]

great little ride there.

[@mototakahe836]

Could not agree more, "why am I doing this"" I have got old so I don't!! Bon courage .

[@cruiserjohn3790]

This must be the most entertaining and interesting"vlog" I have seen. I really enjoyed every minute of it. At the end of the video I was going like, Oh man it's finished. damn.Kudos to you for taking the time to make it very entertaining and interesting to watch. And your sense of humor..Love it. Ride Safe

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers John, really appreciate that :D

[@adaptableadventurerider]

Thanks for posting I'm looking forward to getting a Rally once my bike sells.

[@Motoeuro]

Go for it!

[@seekerofthenarrowgate8716]

Thanks for the videos. They have been helpful for me. I have a "new" 2018 Africa Twin in the garage with the credit going to you and MotoBob. Cheers and it's not a holiday!

[@Motoeuro]

Thanks T K, the TET is so much fun, not sure if solo riding is a good idea mind.... :D

[@honda116969]

This is a really cool video I really enjoyed it! I have the same exact motorcycle as you I haven't been on an adventure quite like yours yet looks like it was a hell of a ride

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers George👍 thanks for watching

[@matthjas67]

Great video, as always!

[@Motoeuro]

Thanks Jason :D More silliness soon :D

[@mikenauss1]

Thanks Motoeuro....very entertaining...looks like, (despite your back)....you had some good fun !!!....and really, isn't that what it's all about !!!

[@Motoeuro]

Sure is, cheers 👍

[@georgesweaton4623]

Good to here I bought a new rally last week same as yours love it first bike for 18 years lighter than gs I had makes me smile like your vids

[@Motoeuro]

Nice one George! First bike Ive had I can actually pick up LOL!!! Ride safe :D

[@Mustafa-hn7vx]

I haven't laughed this much for a long time... Thanks for the video..

[@Motoeuro]

Thanks Mustafa :D

[@beomsukim3929]

I really enjoy your vudeo Thanks

[@GazVanDyk]

Looking forward to your next euro trip!

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers Gaz, me too when my back if fixed!!

[@Davidlouis3]

Brilliant videos bud 👍

[@kevrenshaw6177]

Great video. I do miss the beauty of the UK. The Honda looks to be surprisingly reliable on a lot of what you did. I doubt many similar or mid weight bikes would have coped differently. Thank you for sharing. As always, entertaining. :-)

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers Kev, much appreciated :D

[@rcbnl37]

Great content mate! greetings from the Netherlands

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers :D

[@swampsofhome]

Such a refreshing change from the uninteresting delivery of most KZbinrs. Humor (or humour as you would have it) is always good. Subscribed.

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers Dwight, pleased you enjoyed this :D More to come very soon.....

[@thestonegateroadrunner7305]

Despite the mishaps the fun you had really does shine through! True adventure, wasn't it? I can relate to the getting old part, though. The scoops of adventure just get smaller to leave enough time for restoration before the beer. ;D

[@Motoeuro]

True words :D Then you need a week to get over a ride out, thats bad! Where's my stick......

[@officialalexanderoneal]

Awesome video as usual mate. Almost makes me want to learn to ride a bike!

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers mate, I'll get you a BLT on the next round.... :D

[@toniraff5488]

Love it! Got stuck in wet muddy clay on Tet in France with the pig , the 236 kg AT. Getting it out in the uphill was ardues and I know my limits a little bit better now

[@simonjohn249]

Love it! Just need a small bike to do the same!

[@jb-lu4vo]

Beautiful place, wonderful motorbike. I love it.

[@Motoeuro]

Many thanks

[@deedeestone3837]

I'm 81 years old (that's wife in pic) and just reached 11,000 miles on my 2014 CRF250L. Only problem is well known to users: Replace self-adjusting cam chain tensioner with manual, after-market type. Installed Corbin (US) seat, CRF's Only sport windscreen, luggage rack, and better grips. Install rim-locks if you will be reducing tire (tyre) pressure for off-road. Now using Metzler Sahara Enduro tires (Steph Jeavon's fav). Even though all you "green-laners" say it's light (320 lbs.), that's not for tech single track stuff like in our Rocky Mountains. I put quite a few miles on it in the front range of the Rockies and believe me you don't want to have to pull even that weight bike out of a creek at 8,400 feet above sea level when you're anywhere near my age,. It's no KTM but is about perfect for what it is made for.

[@Motoeuro]

Good points there :D Cheers! You're putting me to shame! LOL!

[@whispard7782]

Absolutely love your videos. That dark sense of humor... mhhhh, the best! Thank you very much, and hey, you found more locals! But there is one question i want to ask, where's the luggage? Where's the truest spirit of TET, with camping and all?!

[@Motoeuro]

I'm only 1 hr from home at the moment, so the more I progress it'll be time for a tent (or a Hotel - I do like a comfy bed!)

[@wave6413]

Excellent - Sorry about your back..! Had my Rally for 3 weeks now and first thing I noticed was the bars are bit low standing (I am 5 10 so average height). But I think this is a cool little bike. Have dropped it on the low side of a rut and didn't hurt too much to lift it back on it's feet. I haven't given it a name yet - I was thinking "mid life %$*K up" but that's a bit long.

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers Darren, yeah, a shorter name perhaps! All the best :D

[@sidkarnick]

' dont get old " ...hahah ..great advice there .. great job with all the camera angles .. and for your attitude on the trail .. i know how frustrating it is to go across a water crossing ..setup up the camera and tripod and then walk back..wet boots and ride across especially when you are knackered .. enjoyed the video sir ..many thanks

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers Siddhant, appreciate that :D all the best!

[@wave6413]

Was about to ask how he was keeping boots dry - 2 seconds later that question got answered...

[@TheFrozenDesert]

Is there a second and third 'like' button I can click?

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers :D Appreciate that!

[@stephenparkinson4419]

Love the vids fella. I'm in Hexham, fancy having a go, although need a bike first!

[@Motoeuro]

Grab a cheap used Rally and we're away :D If you dont get stuck of course..... Cheers :D

[@yuriys.6352]

Love your video 🤣 👍

[@SATTMAN.2and4]

I'm watching from Japan! I am also riding the crf250 rally!

[@Motoeuro]

Thanks for watching! Enjoy your CRF250 rally :D

[@TomVestvik]

This was … well … entertaining. :D PS! Hope you get well soon.

[@Motoeuro]

Cheets Tom! All the best :D

[@patrickmollema2771]

Such a nice cool humor.

[@richardblaxley7398]

Quality! Mate, Now let’s have some more.😄

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers mate, more to follow..... :D

[@wave6413]

@@Motoeuro - Good, sooner the better. P.S you are well in the top 10 of content providers on this topic imo.

[@antontimkin]

Hmmmm... looking at your gorgeous progress... seems like you'll end up on the bicycle :-))) (I'm, actually did it)

[@Motoeuro]

Fair chance of that.....

[@Eventualis]

ha ha, nice video, like you style, and today i bought crf 250l :D

[@Motoeuro]

Good bike, have fun! :D

[@sailgoal]

Great video. I purchased my Rally 3 months ago. IMy impressions it needs better off road tires to handke mud and sand as soon as I wear out the original tires ill upgrade tires. You must deflate to around 18-20 bs for better traction. Its a bit soft in the tail suspension but I'm actually getting used to it as an older rider I appreciate the smoother ride over bumps. Will be adding bark busters soon to progect the leavers. Other additions soon will be a small travel rack, bigger pegs shift and brake levers and a 12v USB port. In getting 72 miles per gallon. My friend has the 450L he is getting 50 miles oer gallon. I think once ive made a few adjustments its about the perfect trail bike.

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers, the bike is really good but you do need better tyres. I’m on Anakee Wilds not the best!

[@ridingwithmrP]

love it, bit of humour :):)

[@xibilfc21]

I've had a similar experience with the Rally before. You really need to be on the right tyres when tackling mud. It's a top-heavy, rather heavy bike, and when it starts slipping, it can be very tough to get it upright again.

[@radusz1]

Great video - thanks and enjoy TET , here in Ireland or northern to not TET at all :(

[@dixonqwerty]

Great videos mate!! Subscribing! I like your humor hahahahaha, cheers mate. Greetings from Sweden.

[@haraldhochmann1755]

🤣✨🙏✨🌈 Brilliant videos, fabulous jokes, love your british humour! Best wishes from vienna, have a safe ride!

[@MrSTAdventures]

Brilliant 👍🏻

[@dsolin]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos. And the 'production quality' (I think they call it) improves... good on you, Sir! P.S. Keep up the embarrassing-dad-jokes! D.S.

[@Motoeuro]

LOL! Cheers Daniel, will try! :D

[@dsolin]

@@Motoeuro Thank you! :D

[@georgesweaton4623]

Love it it’s not a holiday George York

[@Dogknob1]

Fantastic vid 👍😂🤣😂😂

[@cakeshoe]

Love it! You certainly put a lot into making these stories. And well-presented, too. BTW, what brand is that front crash bar (the one that goes from the engine up to the front faring)? And does it have/need extra strengthening at the top attachment point; surely that's not normally a strong part of the bike.

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers Johnathan, pleased you liked this :D The crash bars and the sid plate are here: Both were fitted before I got the bike, but here is the sump guard from the US: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CRF-250-RALLY-SKID-BASH-PLATE-GUARD-2017-2020-/163307294764 Bars: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CRF250-Rally-FULL-CRASH-BAR-ENGINE-GUARD-Upper-Lower-Skid-Plate-2017-2020/163760125316?hash=item2620dd3584:g:QZgAAOSwsgFdGgGq Both seem fairly well planted, they've been tested a few times......! Cheers :D

[@Moondoggy1941]

Nice bike, I am going to look at the Kawaski KLX 300.

[@samwake3193]

Really enjoyed watching your video. Great scenery. I've ridden some of the tet in North spain. Worth a trip if you haven't already. A lot less water! I own a rally and wanted to ask what make your bash plate and engine bars were. Happy riding.

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers Sam, check out the comments from the last video - we managed to track them down from the US :D Thanks!

[@boboneleg]

Nice video, good to see you giving it a go. Do yourself a favour , get rid of that front crashbar set up, it just adds width to the bike. Get yourself some carbon fibre guards to protect the lower fairings and sump , naff all weight and good protection.

[@Motoeuro]

Fair point, cheers :D

[@jezevans8697]

Great video and really high quality. Hondas little 250 is the perfect trail tool. Question - standard tyres ?

[@Motoeuro]

Thank you Jez, tyres are Anakee Wilds - not sure if I like them! All the best 👍

[@Senna-xi1gr]

This video must be years old as am sure at the beginning I saw unleaded petrol for £1.15 ? 🤣 dream on. Anyway great video cheers from Hexham.👍🇬🇧

[@Motoeuro]

Ha ha!!! Yeah, looong time :D Cheers for watching!

[@gedlyman1]

Haha, classic, been there done that, why do I love to see others in distress 🤣 and we keep going back for more, what’s wrong with us.

[@Motoeuro]

Ive literally no idea either! Suckers for punishment...... LOL!

[@dnx789]

Nice , our dualsports are great for tet, better with good boots at 15 psi. If you ever ride east anglia u.k check out suffolk crf's we'll show you some fun easy tracks.

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers Ian, would look forward to that! All the best :D

[@ginnybourne6374]

Excellent :-D One question though, why did you think drinking Steradent would help your back?

[@Motoeuro]

Ha ha!!! Wonder why it didn't work......

[@savage22bolt32]

10:37 - I'll take your advice. The only problem, I'm already 67 ;>) Riding a CRF250L & Moto Guzzi V7ii

[@itchybeard8779]

Absolutely love your vids this one especially as I have literally today bought the crf250 rally and did a very very small trail😔Do you have a gpx file of your route by any chance🤔

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers Mikee, go to the TET website and download the GPX file - Its free! Good luck :D

[@W_HOLSTEIN]

Nice video😊. Just wondering what tyres are you running?

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers, Anakee Wilds at the time now Dunlop D952’s 👍

[@maciejb2169]

Brilliant stuff mate. Just curious, how tall are you?

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers, 5ft 11in 👍

[@I_am_Thursday]

I'm not going to say I told you so about the Anakee Wilds.... ;-)

[@jonathancooke2431]

What do you think of your crash bars and skid plate? Plus where did u get them? I worry they are too heavy and reduce ground clearance even further.

[@Motoeuro]

Please look at comments on last video, we did hunt them out from the US - They were already fitted when I got the bike, but yes they do add weight and rut-riding can be tricky as you've just seen! Jury is out to be honest.

[@Chrispychrispin]

I think the stock tyres came off after the first service on mine! The rear was loosing grip on slightly uneven trails :( On Michelin Trackers now and traction and grip much better for it.

[@Motoeuro]

Mine are Anakee Wilds, not impressed!

[@FabioPascuaThePilot]

Don’t get old....? Have you thought of the alternate? 52 and counting. 😎

[@Motoeuro]

Feel like 72 at the moment..... :D

[@the_longwalker2810]

Absolutely loved your videos. I'm an old guy and I just bought the 300 Rally here in Canada. Subbed. Quick question on the music: who does it and what is the track title please?

[@Motoeuro]

Thanks appreciated 👍 music: opening song mid way track?

[@the_longwalker2810]

@@Motoeuro midway track please

[@Motoeuro]

@@the_longwalker2810 Stock from Pond 5 - think this is it: www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/114384163-epic-win-uplifting-rock cheers

[@the_longwalker2810]

@@Motoeuro that's it! Thank you!

[@dchurch3399]

You have the right bike for the occasion. Imagine if you had to push a GS out of the mud hole. mud, slippery rocks, sand, and water are challenging but get easier with time. If it was easy no one would be watching and you wouldn't have stories . Keep and up and I find a preventative Advil in the mornings help

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers! Wine seems to work well :D

[@glenncovell8076]

Good watch, really dont get why so many bike vids put the music on. Love the content tho.

[@juniadiwardana9831]

Great video👌 Did you still use standart tires?

[@Motoeuro]

The bike came with Anakee Wilds - they're Ok but not brilliant :(

[@wave6413]

@@Motoeuro What will the next set be..?

[@Motoeuro]

@@wave6413 Taking advice from comments :D Cheers!

[@Tenerisius]

There is a better advice than "don't get old" "Don`t get old and fat"😉 As always, nice video from you. 👍

[@Motoeuro]

Ha ha! well, 1 out of 2 isn't bad :D cheers!

[@Tenerisius]

@@Motoeuro by me it seems that I have 100% succeed in this statistic. After the quarantine, 10kg over and 10kg over I had anyway before and all that, at the age of 48. That's why I broke my shoulder as I told you in your last video in a muddy fall down, which 10 years or 20kg earlier would be harmless.😌

[@MyRandomLife247]

If you get stuck like that again mate, just bounce off the seat and give it some welly at the same time!

[@Motoeuro]

Fair point, cheers :D

[@simon7123]

Very Amusing ,,Looks like great fun .Do i use my T700 or buy a new honda CRF300 .This could be a great new Adventure bike ?? 153 kilo against the t7at 200kilo

[@Motoeuro]

Always a difficult question! Depends on two things: Your ability to handle 200kgs on the trails (picking it up often) and the amount of road riding you’re doing. If you’re heading off to Morocco from the UK, take the T7, if you’re planning to ride the UK TET buy the 300L :D Either way, have fun!

[@Mr2OOM]

Very enjoyable, some of your facial expressions and totally knackered look were identical to your off road Spanish adventure .. Which looked tougher than this...But at least you weren't on holiday :) I hope you make a swift recovery... I'm impressed with Steve's dedication to the cause by hanging in that tree for the overhead shot .. I hope he got down without incident ..

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers 👍 that was his drone in the trees - very close call almost a wet drone! All the best 😃

[@alexanderpaul3939]

Was that Snowy Nature Reserve at one point in Blanch land? Or at least near abouts? That really muddy section looked like one of its exits, and if so, it's bad enough on foot ha.

[@Motoeuro]

Yeah, Blachland / Slaley, bit of a mare!!! Ha ha!!

[@alexanderpaul3939]

@@Motoeuro lovely around there. Graham and Paul from Newcastle Motorcycles said I should add you. Enjoyed your reviews and things so far. Definitely want to get on the TET. Enjoy the Transalp when you get your long test.

[@Motoeuro]

@@alexanderpaul3939 cheers 👍 off out on it now! 💪

[@alexanderpaul3939]

@@Motoeuro I don't have much experience on bikes but test rode it yesterday and loved it. Sounded good, felt good and I felt confident on it.

[@Motoeuro]

@@alexanderpaul3939 that quick shifter is brilliant 👍

[@paulwanless4102]

Great .I live just over the valley [ Prudhoe] .How do i get a more detailed plan of route

[@Motoeuro]

Go to the TET website, download the GPX file for free :D

[@bobmcgrath1272]

😂😂 You could see it going wrong at the start when you took your feet off the pegs, then again when you weren’t keeping weight on the rear wheel, also far too much throttle. Good fun though!

[@Motoeuro]

Yeah, that style is called 'being a bit rubbish'!

[@bobmcgrath1272]

Motoeuro lol Not at all Enjoyed the video👍👍

[@Motoeuro]

@@bobmcgrath1272 Cheers Bob, more silliness to come no doubt......

[@AdrianMotoAdv]

Have to ask: who's caring the luggage ?!?! :))

[@Motoeuro]

Just a back pack, the TET crosses my doorstep so far I've not been more than 2hrs from home picking up the main roads back. The more I progress I'll need either a tent or a credit card :D Cheers!

[@sievuasaras7247]

Good laugh😅👍🏻

[@thesilverfoxtravels6653]

Great video, watching someone else suffer is always entertaining...🤣👍

[@Motoeuro]

More of this to come I think...... :D

[@claretbuck1882]

👍🏻

[@versuchchannel6470]

Another brillinat and entertaining video! one thing which is of interest for me as a german. Is it legal to ride these trails, cause in germany you would be immediatly arrested. I would love if thats allowed.

[@Motoeuro]

Yes, 100% legal. Ive been in trouble before and its not good. The TET is a legal off road adventure. Download the GPX file from the website and see what trails are legal in your country, it goes all over Europe. Cheers :D

[@versuchchannel6470]

@@Motoeuro cool, thank you

[@bernarddulmet4909]

This is for the Brave !

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers Bernard, I'm defo not brave LOL! :D

[@searchingfor6thgear44]

Of course, you could have picked a heavier bike! ;-) Well done!

[@Motoeuro]

Cheers! A heavier bike would still be in that ditch..... :D

[@soilsmanadv6673]

Is it called a Moore because it is wet??? or because it is a desert???

[@Motoeuro]

I'm guessing because it's wet. All the time!

[@nate7046]

What crash bars do you have? And how do you like them?

[@Motoeuro]

Not sure of brand they work well but make bike wider in the ruts 🥴

[@worldhello1234]

@4:47 It just takes a high-pressure cleaner to sort this mess out. :)

[@jorgeanzulovic3138]

Huuuu. ¿Para cuándo en Argentina?

[@Motoeuro]

¡Eso seria genial!

[@SirDamned]

lads get the entrenching tool...we're gonna be here a while

[@steves5382]

Get your weight over the back wheel through water. and stand up more. Well done.

[@Motoeuro]

yeah, must do that! Cheers :D