MAPPED - Getting My First (Proper) Bike - Part 7 (Honda Transalp XL650)

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@kmgmedia Good choice on the Thundercat, read some great reviews on them - Im just not able to get my legs on the pegs on sports bikes full stop, which is a real shame. I know what you mean with the Africa Twin, they are REALLY over priced, but that is what comes with high demand. The Peagso is not my first choice but this one looks clean, comes with FSH and warranty, two keys and looks comfortable for me - and is a good price! I have looked at the Tenere and its real nice!

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@shagdemon1 Hi there, I got the restricted licence - meaning I did my Mod1 and 2 on a 125 bike - so I am restricted to 33bhp for two years then I can ride anything (only have one year to go now!) I had to do the restricted licence as I could not get my legs on the pegs of the 500 - all the best with your test! ride safe!

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@kmgmedia Hi there, thank you for your comments, they are very much appreciated - I am afraid that I still have yet to get myself a bike - although I have plans to go and check out another bike this weekend; the Aprilia Pegaso 650ie I have looked at the Kawasaki KLE500 not the KLR - I will check it out, thank you for the suggestion. I am fairly limited to bikes due to problems with my knees and the pegs on the KLE look a little to high. Ill post another vid soon for a update

[@billybob2088]

hi have you got a bike yet bud. iv had a few bikes my self since i past my test a few years ago but id have to say my africa twin has got ro be the best one. if you get one you will not be disipointed. iv had a transalp to great bike but the power of the africa twin is better it takes more weight its just a better all round bike. any way hope all is going well ride safe and good luck . nathan

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Hi getting a yamaha 600 thundercat, not what i want but will get me on the road should be around may. getting kitted out at the BMF Peterborough big show for bikers to get cheap gear. Want a africa twin too but way to much money. I had a look at the pegaso and it looks good money and clean. Im not keen on them myself but im sure they are a good bike. Have you seen a yamaha xtz or tenere they look nice. Or I like honda varedero suzuki vstrom or not sure in right price range suzuki versys?

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Hi, been watching your vlogs and wondered if you have a bike yet would be good to see some vlogs on your bike when you get it. Had you consider a KLR 650 same as your mates tengai but new, you cant get them here but they do sell tem in the states and theres loads of accessories for hem over there. On ebay recently a bloke had imported one and it hadnt been on the road or used brand new showing only 210 miles on the clock, 2008 model 57 plate, thou only want £3000 let me know if your interested

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@kmgmedia Hi how are you getting on with the bike search any news?

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@kmgmedia Hi there again - many thanks for the link, I have had a look and this bike could work for me - although I still favour the Africa Twin, Transalp and Pegaso...I will see how it goes with the Pegaso this coming weekend and go from there. What kind of bike are you looking to get? - a ride out sounds like a great idea...more incentive to get a bike!...Ill be posting another update next week once I have seen the Pegaso (Check it out on eBay!! 270691895056)

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@zoneBOMB hi its a kawasaki versys not suzuki but they have a good rating. Have you checked out some of you tubes travel vlogs type in brainrotting or easyg hes a guy from south london traveling around south america on a bmw f650 gs and his vids are inspiring. Speak soon

[@Scot_Tz]

Babe, what on earth are you doing with that camera! Lol

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I know! Haha!....well, I like to believe that things have improved (with the quality of our vids) over the last ten years...apart from my hairline! Damn! Where has my hair gone! Haha!