Subscribed. Genuine down to earth guy that understands us bikers that don't have £20.000 for a brand new bike. Please do more of these vids.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan. I appreciate that. Loads more coming 👍

Very good review👍🏻

@GillyBikes

10 ай бұрын

Why thank you 👍

good shout i bought a 2012 varadero xl1000va earlier this year and i cant complain at all. such a lovely comfy bike and a great bike to ride. never bought a brand new bike but as you say the added security with a bike dealer is bonus. the lights on these are awesome too.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Great bikes. Bit to big for me to take off road. But was brilliant on road. One of the most comfortable bikes I’ve been on. Would be great for a long tour.

@paulukbikergraham9644

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes yeah i agree. im 6ft1 and i havent been off road on it but as far as on road im well impressed. i bought mine off the back of my father in law owning a 2002 model and then all the reviews online.

I had 4 of these brilliant bikes, my last one was the same colour as the one you’ve ridden a 2008 model, just a little top heave with a full tank of fuel.

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree great bikes. Very heavy. Really comfortable mile munching though.

Fun fact: this is the only bike I've had flies crash...behind the screen! I am not joking! With the stock screen, the is a suction/depression that happens behind the screen and flies can get sucked in hard enough to get crushed behind the screen! Other than that, it's heavy because it's a tank, like really a tank! But only at a stand still. If you can live with that, this thing will take you on long trips without skipping a beat! To a point that it's not even worth getting a warranty...

On my second xl1000, it's my favourite equal with the VFR750

@GillyBikes

10 ай бұрын

I can see why. They are great bikes to ride.

No Brasil chama-se "moto"🖒 bicicleta é outra coisa🖒

Perfekt touringbike its just go and go and go

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Great bikes 👍

Thanks for the great review, I’m looking at one as my first big bike, do you think it would be ok to sit my full license test on it? Thanks again

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think it would be the easiest bike for a test as they are quite tall and heavy. That being said if you are over 6ft that shouldn’t be a big issue for you.

Can I ask. I'm currently looking at one of these bikes and also a newer v strom 1000. How do they compare

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

These are definitely more comfortable than the vstrom the standard seat on the vstrom is not great. Very similar bikes other than that. I would be happy with either.

I am looking at one of these for my first bike. Am I mad. I'm 6ft7?

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

The best thing for you to do is find one and sit on it. You will know then if it’s comfortable for you. It’s a good choice for your first bike.

i had 1 for my first big road bike i put it on my pic mite get a new 1

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

Good choice. I haven’t seen any on the roads for a while. Then last week in Germany I stopped at a little cafe and a guy pulled up on one. Nice go anywhere bikes.

@bradleymurray8139

Жыл бұрын

@@GillyBikes i have not seen 1 mate seen a few African twins tho cant beat a Varadero i used mine to get from Manchester to Scotland every week miss it 😎 lol

@GillyBikes

Жыл бұрын

That’s some trip every week. They are getting rare so I wouldn’t wait to long.

Bought a new one 22 years ago.After that used.

@GillyBikes

8 ай бұрын

Have you got one now?

@Mahatma618

8 ай бұрын

@@GillyBikes Thinking of it.Sounds like almost a no-brainer for an old body.Nice video btw.

@GillyBikes

8 ай бұрын

Thanks. They are good solid bikes. You should treat yourself. 😎

5 gears makes it high rpm and noisy at 120km/h

@GillyBikes

4 ай бұрын

A great noise though?