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My first bike was this exact model TW. Bought just this past spring to learn how to ride. This summer I decided it was time to get a bigger bike for longer trips so I bought a Transalp 750. After riding nothing but my Transalp for weeks I got back on my TW. I was just like you, giggling like an idiot the entire ride lol. It’s such a fun little bike. Also I get compliments on my bike every time I take it out. Ppl think it’s an old bike just in great condition. I’m always like, nope it’s a 2024. It’s my forever bike for sure.

First service should be free all except oil and oil filter. Its a chance for the dealer and maker to amend their mistakes or prevent big money losses, claims and accidents… but, no, is not this way. For them its simply another opportunity to empty your pockets.

Are u able to safely stand on those pivot pegs ? Do they give a weight rating I’m curious .. ?

Bought my 2005 DR about 4 years ago. First bike. Thought I'd have it for a bit, sell, and "upgrade to a nicer bike". I have 0 reason to upgrade. Took it off road a bit, prefer street riding, got more street forward tires and works great as a street bike. It's very enjoyable to ride in the city, on short freeway bursts, backroads, gravel, etc. Any time I doubted the bike, it showed me that it was way more capable than I gave it credit for. Literally every issue the bike has had (which hasnt been much) was because i didnt know how to work with a carb, now i have 0 issues after learning. Love this bike.

I’m on my second rally first the 250 ,I needed some power,next AT 1000 ,2019 manual,great On road, very nice Honda quality,way to heavy,next 2024 T 700 ,,big mistake good bike Not for me the A T was way better,but too top heavy,after six weeks I got the crf 2024 ,300 At 65 yrs ,old Andover 50 yrs of constant riding,never missed a season,I’m not looking back Sucks to get old ,but worse,,is to give up ,300 !🤌🤌g t g

Psssst, get another DRZ! I found your channel researching DRZ400s info. Now RUclips recommends your other vids. I enjoy all your vids, but a review of the Noden 701 or CRF is irrelevant to me now. I have now bought my DRZ and am doing the accy and mod game. It's like outfits for a Barbie! Tons of content. Buy, build, give away?

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Had transalp xl700 as first bike, was too big for me, barely did any offroad. Then bought himalayan 2021 year, excellent bike, can go anywhere, forrest, hills, muds. And cool bike for city riding

is it possible to switch off all the assists (traction control/ABS)

What hooked me to your channel is the musical intro and your straightforward thoughts put to air. Thanks.

Nice Jabba the Hutt impression at the end!

This vs g310s or 300 rally?

Really great video. Well done. My first day on the Washington BDR tomorrow. This helps a ton.

Too bad they never put cruise on it!

Great review, great bike, as long as speed isn't in your Top 5 list. For $800 bucks more I can get a DR650, but then I don't get the 70+ MPG and I'm picking up 30lbs extra weight, so... if my speed is under 65mph then I might choose this bike. Great review.

lol dude you’d be so fun to camp with lol I have been thinking on a adventure bike but now that I e been seeing the nor cal bed I’ve been. Considering a rule sport and definitely DJT know if it would work for camping. Great vid

Top 5 likes: 1) muffler is tucked under. 2) 21L tank, yet only 430 lbs when empty. 3) runs on regular fuel 4) decent space under seat 5) no traction control to disable offroad (2015).

What? Misdirected hate... 1) buffetting?: dunno, I live in 2010+ so 1st thing was to get an adjustable windshield like madstad. 2) seat slanting?: I've heard it, never felt it. 3) mirrors not wide enough?: Never had any issue. Maybe you are too wide, elbows too high. 4) top heavy?: I've tried a lots worse. Too heavy for rear stand? you are doing it wrong. Mine gets up full tank and luggages with one arm, and I'm not training. Chain maintenance, you need to learn about lifting on the side stand, especially during trips. 5) throwing the leg over: You are doing it wrong. Even with a 10" high tail bag attached I can get over. I think you are not bending the knee or passing way way far behind in the higher part, but mostly that you have no flexibility. 33" is low. Worst case, pull the calf up with the hand or step on the peg.

A year late, but... I chose a Suzuki V-Strom as my first Bike in General, not for what is designed to pretend to be, or what it can actually do, But because it was $7000NZ, and it Fit Me! The Moped I brought as a test to find out if what I was seeing while sitting in a car stuck in traffic going nowhere was an option for me (that was Motorcycles filtering and disappearing off into the distance while I'm sitting there with the handbrake on & getting bored) I saw GSX250's, a heap of L plates and realised that people were buying them to combat what was holding me back. So I got a scooter & tried it myself! and while I was commuting on a scooter, I sat on some bikes, discovered some of them are built for people who aren't cursed long limbs, and found that the most sensible bike for getting around town, going further distances, meeting the learner license requirements, and being physically comfortable to ride, while also being a reasonable price was a baby adventure bike called the V-Strom 250SX. There were options that cost more but wouldn't be as good around town. There were options that were much cheaper but uncomfortably too small and difficult to ride because they didn't give enough room for my legs. But now that I have spent the $7K, and it has potential to go places, the question is what footpegs do I want to replace the stock ones with?, which of the two top Boxes that I like should I get? (probably the slightly wider one with more reflective inserts) And looking at the factory fitted tyres, are they what I need when I do take it off the hard stuff. But ADV's for doing stuff that is the domain of the dual sport? If they have more Dollars than Sense they can go play in some exclusive club, and leave REAL people the hell alone. Adventure bike is named "Adventure" bike because it can do just that, a Dual "Sport" is a toy for doing the more extreme trails and tom foolery... as well as being street legal so you can get there without having to get the tow vehicle unstuck afterwards! I don't see why people have to try to combine the two or confuse them with each other, they have different purposes!

I dont think id like a nanny bike

You're returning for one of the adv-type-training-events at the end of Aug too? I wonder if starting each day with skills training will be more or less tiring than starting with trail riding? Or perhaps the training week will intentionally be easier terrain for afternoon rides because of so many people coming from pavement? Can't wait to see!

DORK you forgot the Yamaha Super Tenere! shaft available HERE

Just got a quote to do the first service on my 2024 790 Adventure in order to get the extra year of warranty: $530.00 Canadian dollars.

How much sarcasm was used during this visit?😆

Do you like this bike better than the 790 Adventure

I thought that was a dude sitting on the bike

Anyone else sell those mirrors? It says no longer available at this link. I would assume taking a grinder to the area of the skid plate that covers the oil filter would fix having to remove it??

I’d say if you are going off road, get something you can afford to fix. A used bike that you will not freak out about if you damage it is a good idea. You will drop it. Scratch it. And otherwise F it up.

NOICE!!!

I’m over in the UK and absolutely love my ‘23’ Rally. Mods are being done as and when needed, but for the price, the fun factor and the simplicity, it’s my favourite ever bike. VERY forgiving and makes me smile every day.

The $1.50 tax is the best part of your bill. I'm paying 9.25% on goods and services in California.

I don't know about you, but i'm not convinced.

Jesus died on the cross to pay for your sins, He was buried, then rose again the third day. Hell is real we all sin. Put your faith in Jesus Christ alone to save you. Trust in what He did for you.

Think outside the box Open a Dual Sport Riding Training Centre and tour group.

Interstate riding on a Brozz Recon; Good Job! I'm 60yrs+, live in Michigan and have ridden all kinds of motorcycles on expressways in this state and across the USA. Everyone is running at 80+mph and you just have to "stay with it, man!" No trouble if you keep your mind right and your eyes open. WOT won't hurt that engine if you back off a little to pull up some oil to wash the cylinder wall and then lay back into it. Fast break-in, just check the valve lash. Maybe that smell was from your tank bag strap melting? (I'm with you on that one) Thanks for sharing and maybe we'll see each other "on the road" Keep up the good work and ride safe, J. 🤠

That's why I'm looking at 300 class dual sport machines...and trying to gain some proficiency (after watching Jocelyn Snow) before I jump into big bike.

For a 5-speed the spread of the gears is excellent on the DR, dropped a tooth up front when I had mine-and super easy to change.

So true! Hope you are living the dream.

Washington BDR? WTH? Where are you physically located? You have piqued my interest...I have multiples of multiples of questions....I grew up riding a Kawasaki 90 street bike in Capitol Forest...now I'm in NC...one of the few things I miss is that riding (then fishing...hunting...clam digging...northern coastal photography...elk in Olympic National Park)....let's talk!

Your opinion, Trans vs Tenere?

If I hadn’t watched your videos I would had never figured it out 😂

You're not hardly in shape for that stuff bud.

I keep seeing different body positions suggested while standing. One place I went to was constantly reminding us to "stick your butts out": so our calves stayed vertical but you were bent over. It meant you didn't really need bar risers because you were over the bars with your arms out wide. But a more common position I see in videos (like this one) is more vertical... where the rider is upright and kinda deciding what peg to weight more to get the bike to gently lean and turn to track the trail. But standing that straight often means you need risers so it doesn't feel like the bars are right down at your waist. I'm still more in the "stay seated so you don't get tired: until you see something where you should get your butt off the seat" mode ;)

How does it compare to the Yamaha XT250 or Suzuki DR650 or Honda XR650L or KLR650?

Nicely stated as usual, from a 67 year old Californian with a Honda XR650L.

Any inside word in the IBEX 450 availability

Would love to have heard some of the Coyote sounds you were making while trapped under your Afrtica Twin.

Nice. Appreciate your transparency and humor and general excellence. Thanks!