These engines at 60mph cruising are like a Swiss clock. Smooth. Lots of torque. A joy to ride.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

I’m loving it

What an absolutely fantastic touring set-up! These machines make the usual GS options look ridiculously and laughably expensive. Utterly stunning value bikes.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Not bad for £5k

@felixlechat1780

Ай бұрын

It’s 4x cheaper than a GS and same performance if not better

The only bike I’ve ever sold because I had to and not because I wanted to, absolutely bloody loved it, THE best bike I’ve ever owned. Your right though Craig, it carries its weight really well when on the move you only feel it when manhandling it about as it has its weight high up. A brilliant touring machine, I did the Picos mountains down to the south of Spain and back via the Pyrenees in supreme comfort. That is a beautiful example and in immaculate condition, enjoy your time with her. The more the miles the bigger the smiles Craig. 😀👍

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy ❤️🙌🏻

Wow, congrats! That VFR looks fantastic. You're going to have some wonderful touring experiences in the future. Enjoy and keep her in that tip top shape. Cheers,

Great video, so refreshing after seeing so many "money no object" test rides. The bike looks fantastic too!

Absolutely love mine, perfect bike for touring around New Zealand. Best upgrade I’ve done to mine is Nitron R3 adventure shock with hydraulic preload and Nitron TVT fork inserts, completely transforms the handling.

Well that's it now Craig, any tour you want to do and you'll have the comfort to do it. The bike looks great and is in fantastic condition. Good on you pal hope you'll be having many happy miles together 👌👊

I had one of these, a brilliant bike. There are many times, I wish I hadn't sold it. Yours is a great looking package Craig, you will have many happy touring miles on it.

That's a lovely bike I look forward to the future tour videos on the 1200.

Congratulations on the new bike. She looks great and nothing beats a new bike day. We also have a few new bikes to reveal over the next month or so. Exciting stuff!

I had one of those, it was a 2014 model Crosstourer Highlander in white. I sold it because it was quite tall, I found it very top heavy and the foot pegs kept catching my trouser leg. I sold it before I dropped the bike, which I felt it was inevitable, but it was a fantastic mile muncher. And that engine is just sublime, a torque monster. Enjoy your new machine fella.

Great looking bike and the previous keeper obviously looked after it. Enjoy it and Ride Safe

Bike looks brill Craig, prob even better than new! I know you will love it! 👍

Many safe miles on your 1200! You can never go wrong with Honda Craig!

Stunning set up !!!

I think it’s BRILL mate , great bike and you got a good setup and that bit of colour looks good 👍

It’s a hell of a bike. I’m in the process of doing my 3 1/2 year VFR1200X review for my channel . Not many better bikes out there in its class. Keep up the good work.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

It was your videos that convinced me to get one I must have watched 3 times a night for past 3 weeks 😂

@VFRMitch

Жыл бұрын

@@Motourev Cheers bud. That means a lot. They are excellent bikes . Stay safe 👍

@VFRMitch

Жыл бұрын

@@Motourev Cheers bud. That means a lot. They are excellent bikes . Stay safe 👍

@JIMWSMITH

Жыл бұрын

Look forward to your review is it coming soon ?

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

@@JIMWSMITH need to get out and do a few more miles on her yet

Now that is a good bit of kit Craig, I wish you a lot of happy miles on it 👍

Hi Craig great looking bike and good ride position. I know what you mean about the VFR i had 2006 model loved it. Did what i needed but got to point where weight, age and heavy, as VFR is 218.0 kg (480.6 pounds). is lighter than the 1200. And the VFR is so Photogenic as we both know. But i wanted something newer lighter not as fast as dont need thay no more been there and got T-shirt lol. So i endend up with a KTM390 Adventure 2021 model and as much as i loved my VFR this little bike makes me smile and grin it ticks everything, So you will love your new bike and cant wait for videos with it in. And the French trip too. keep safe.

Cracking bike. Looks lovely. I still have my vfr800. But this is tempting Ride safe my friend

Congrats! She is a beauty. Had a brand new 2017 DCT for 5 months and logged 15,000 miles on her before trading her in for my 2018 GoldenWing DCT, non tour. Missing that V4 and will be looking for another one soon! Ride safe…

Lovely looking bike Sir!, Looking forward to seeing it in the Flesh!👌👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

That look absolutely stunning mate 👍

Great looking bike sir, I bought one about 3 months ago and I think it’s the best bike I’ve ever owned. 👏🏍

Well done video mate. Adventure bikes are pretty wide and I completely understand why you removed the handguards. Just keep up and drop by when have time.

Great review… check the shaft recall has been done as you have a gen-1 there. I’ve had my X-J model since new and in typical Honda fashion it’s never so much as coughed in all the time I’ve had it. Excellent bikes, you’ll love it. 👍

Looks like you got a steal there mate,it looks brand new,hope to catch you out sometime ;-) Ride Safe Mr B \m/

Sensor on your satnav, wait until you go through a lane that has trees, it will keep changing from day to night lol 😆. Great bike and I definitely think it was time to upgrade, so good on you 😀. Oh and in reply to Instagram, you're very welcome, I just thought you might be interested...I hope you enjoyed it. Looked like a lovely day you shot this video, which is a bonus. I'm now starting to save for a bike, I just want to feel the freedom, mph I'm not bothered about, I just want to feel free. Great video buddy, can't wait to see a proper review of what you really think 🤟. It does look lush and I totally agree about the spoked wheels 🤗. Yes mate I was hoping I'd know when Alby was gonna be able to join you, 😀

One thing that's really brilliant about this bike for touring is the shaft drive. The hassle of cleaning up and maintaining a chain drive is a nuisance, don't know why Honda didn't make the NT1100 a shaft drive, big mistake imo. Good luck with the new Honda mate.👍

Nice one Craig looking good 🤘

The 1200X is a magnificent bike, and the engine is outstanding, you have a brilliant bike. I recently rode the NT1100 and did well over 100 miles on it and found instantly it was so much lighter, but you a big lad so probably just a little toy for you while I am in mid 60s and not so big as i used to be haha. Many happy ride outs on your bike.

Congrats on the new bike, I nearly had one of those myself but the carrying capacity was an issue for me so it was a no go, iirc it doesn’t take a lot to overload them.

That's a stunning good looking bike you've bought there my friend hope you have plenty of safe miles on her top marks for the sellar for taking good care of her I always used to look aftery bikes just like that because you work hard to save up so why not look after it it's not hard anyway congratulations and enjoy once again thank you all motorev Boyz

Great honest review subbed ❤

@Motourev

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

very nice machine mate, i need to start saving for 1 of these beauties.

She's stunning Craig. And the previous owner knew how to keep her. Fasty-Rides

Hi Craig, I'm bit late congratulating you and Vic on your new bikes so belated ... HAPPY NEW BIKE DAY It looks the business Thanks to u and the lads for the entertainment Enjoy and ride safe me mon.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking time out of life to watch us muppets 😂👍🏻

Bike looks in fantastic condition. Enjoy!

looks really smart, hope you have thousands of happy miles

That is a stunning looking bike. You would never guess it was 2013 it looks brand new. ENJOY

Thanks for the great review. I bought mine 3 weeks ago and is looking forward to take it for it's first long trip. I was a bit worried about the clunky 1st and second gear but hearing from you that it is normal I am a lot more at ease about it. Had the NC750 which is a very nice bike for fuel economy but the only problem is that in the highways it was a bit low on power if I had all my luggage on it. That problem is however now sorted, this 1200 is a monster in the power division. I feel a lot more at ease on the highways with it. Also the shaft is just so much less trouble on really long trips.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Fully agree, lovely bike. My VFR800 1st and 2nd gear change was like a shotgun going off 😂

Had a Crosstourer 1200 DCT...2019 Loved it.. Only sold it because it is tall,and top heavy..and l not getting any younger Enjoy.. stay safe!!

That does look good, comfortable too.

Just recently came across your channel after seeing your France tour (was there recently and Luxembourg) . Liking the bike ,if it has the same size tank as the vfr1200 you'll be first to panic 😀, we had 2 stroms and a tiger on our trip , while the vfr rider had 30 miles left , we were still nearing the 100 ! , look forward to seeing more touring on your new toy .

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Believe it’s the 21.5L tank

What clean bike it looks great 👍

That is one cracking Bike mate. Love that. What a find. That extra 40kgs are because of the quality parts that'll last a lifetime lol. Top Bike mate, you got me looking...

Congrats mate , thats one hell of a bike , hope your going to keep her clean 😉

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Yes mate she will be kept in tip top condition as I use specialist motorcycle products by Autobrite, I would not use anything else to keep her in pristine condition.

I really enjoyed mine while I had it, but I sold it to get into a DR650. I still have a zg1200 for big miles and 2 up riding. I think I might eventually try an Africa twin, or super Tenere . I hope you have plenty of good times on yours!

Lovely looking machine...congratulations. Thought you'd keep the Viffer 800 a little longer...remember my red one was the quicker one? Funny though, I've been looking at the 1200 crosstourer too but maybe the DCT. Not yet though, my VFR 800 still makes me smile so she's a keeper for now. Congrats again and enjoy your new bike 👍

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

❤️👍🏻

made up for you pal its lovely looking👍

Bit late with my comment. I do like your bike,hope it's still going strong and expect ill be having one next.

Enjoy mate from weston riders

Looks very tidy!!!!! Get some bright bulbs and led side lights in it. Tinted screen, oooooo that can needs to go on, will be a lot lighter just leave the baffle in ❤

Congratulation with Your nice machine. Great choice. Am on My second Highlander model with DCT. First was a 2016 now i got a 2020 in red & black. Ive done it all with these including proper offroading in the high mountains of Norway. No problem just put on decent rubber & a proper bashplate. Have the same setup but still use Honda toppbox. Also added a Bagster tankcover to protect that beautiful paintwork. Good luck & enjoy. The Power If Dreams ❤

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, I’m in love with the bike, big, bulky, heavy, strong this is what bikes used to be like. Bash plate has got to be done soon I think ❤️👍🏻

Hello mate I’m just working through your videos and couldn’t agree more on the adventure touring bikes. They do everything and in relative comfort compared to your sports bikes. I’m currently ridinga Super Tenere 1200 and love the size and comfort of it. Love your Honda Cross tourer 🤘🏻

@Motourev

8 ай бұрын

I fought the idea of having an adventure bike for years!!! Now I couldn’t imagine going back to a sports bike

Brilliant little review… I’ve just purchased a DCT one, waiting for it to be delivered as I write this😉👍🏽

@Motourev

11 ай бұрын

You will love it

@skts2610

11 ай бұрын

@@Motourev I’m 59 and just completed a tour of Italy on my H2SXSE, brilliant as it is, my ankles were killing me after two weeks and 3000+ miles. That’s now in touring retirement and the Crosstourer can now take that role up😂👍🏽

@Motourev

11 ай бұрын

@@skts2610 sounded an epic tour

@skts2610

11 ай бұрын

@@Motourev it was fella… Folkestone, Calais, Dijon, Grenoble, Lake Garda, Venice, Rimini, Lake Trasimeno,Rome, Florence and back home😉😎

Congrats! I hope you'll love it as much as I do mine.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Lurv it ❤️

Purchased a 2014 Crosstourer Highlander spec in Red last August 2021, did 10,000miles in a year, great bike, great engine, did a solo Wales tour in June 2022, fully loaded with tent etc, coped with everything I threw at it, motorway yomping, narrow single track lanes, wet campsite grass, gravel tracks, steep narrow twisty single track climbs. Managed 53mpg over 1000 miles tour (not riding economicaly either) Also great with pillion, just makes sure you increase the rear preload up a couple of clicks. Some say it's too heavy, but I am 5ft 9 (15stone) and on tiptoe when solo but find the weight manageable. Some negatives though. As you say clunky 1st and 2nd gear, (occasional neutral between 5th & 6th when short shifting) wind turbulance on your head at motorway speeds, seat uncomfortable after 1hr, 16000mile service £770. But to be honest, without spending £15k + , there's nothing else I would rather have. Enjoy

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Cheers for info ❤️👍🏻

@pl1068

Жыл бұрын

Givi Airflow screen and Top Sellerie seat will fix both niggles.

I do have 2019 manual for 3 years now. It's very underrated bike, but it's a keeper. I would highly recommend MCC cruise control, which I bought last year. Great addition. Also, Hyperpro springs do the job either.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for info, will look into those 👍🏻

@cheffboiardee

11 ай бұрын

I’m very interested in the MCC cruise control. I’ll be getting that after I install my factory supplied heated grips. Love my VFR1200X - got it brand new in 2020. I installed Hepco & Becker crash bars, led running lights, a radiator guard, kapok throttle lock, Sargent seat, and a rear wheel cover. Looking at Wilbur suspension too.

Just looked at one of these as a change to my Pan European for next year's trip to France ,yours looks fantastic ♥️🏍️

@Motourev

8 ай бұрын

It’s big and heavy but it’s a tank, pulls like a train and plus a V4 so acceleration is phenomenal

@NicholasHayes-wilson-hu6kt

8 ай бұрын

I'm used to heavy with the pan lol ,is the fuel range decent ?

@Motourev

8 ай бұрын

@@NicholasHayes-wilson-hu6kt I get about 200 miles

Just came across your vid. The bike looks great and I hope it's still running well for you. Where did you pick up the sat nav mount? I'm looking to pick one up.

Very nice indeed, I looked at getting one a while ago but my wife who tours with me found it a bit of a climb to get on, great for me as 6 ft 2 but for a short arse like her, it put her off.

Lovely bike, stickers set it off, shaft drive! Low maintenance, is that rare on this kind honda?

Brilliant bike mate i had one for 4 years loved it i put 40000 miles on it ultra reliable fantastic build quality road it through winter it was still like new when i sold it, the hondas of today quality not so good wouldn't touch them with a barge pole.,so stay safe and enjoy. I would love to try and join you on one of your trips ,i think it was so commendable how you looked after alby.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Find us on Facebook mate we have a private group on there where put all the rides on

Hi mate i was looking at these bikes last night, I've found a 17 plate for 7k. It's got me thinking about chopping my bmw k1200rs and ktm duke 390 in for it. Same colour as yours too. Great vlog mate. I think u made my mind up for me.

@Motourev

3 ай бұрын

18 months later mate and still love the bike, amazing machine.

That a beauty 😍 looks like the kawasaki versys I think Honda should of gave you that bike you had for France🇫🇷 😁😝 this one looks beautiful suits you well 🔥🔥🤘 ride safe

Got the 1200x crosstourer on 2012 plate manual. Superb bike and a keeper

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

I love it

A lot of bike for the money. Good call!!

I like the contrast of the white on black with a little splash of red. Nicely done. I don't think I've ever seen a white one here in the States. Happy trails.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

The white seems to be popular here in uk

@engrcumins9809

Жыл бұрын

@@Motourev It's hard to go wrong with a Honda. I've had three Honda motorcycles, three automobiles that we've driven for at least ten years each and two mowers. I'm a fan. I have seen several reviews of this bike and it seems like all complained about it being top heavy. You're the only one who hasn't complained about it. Even if I were to make the same observation I would probably overlook it because I am predisposed to liking it after all of the many years of satisfaction with all of the Honda products that I've owned. I have yet to ride one. Your review motivates me to do so before I give anything else consideration. I have noted though that used pricing here in the states is higher than the prices of the new bikes I've been interested in. If I get one you won't mind if I create a "Motourev" clone will you?

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

@@engrcumins9809 go for it mate would be good to see. Honestly it’s the best bike I’ve had and for me it feels better and handles better than the brand new NT1100. Yes it’s a bit heavy to push in the garage but riding it I honestly don’t know what people find heavy, it rides and corners like there’s no weight in it.

Just swapped my VFR200x DCT Highlander which I owned for 6 years from new. Now 67 I was starting to struggle with the top heavy nature of the bike, especially wheeling around. It was beautiful touring around the Picos and Pyrenees but not ideal on the hairpin bends. Swapped it for the latest NC750x DCT. So much lighter and with the fuel lower down much better balance. Still enough power for touring with full Honda luggage. 7,500 miles in a year and no regrets.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

NC750x is a lovely bike

gorgeous bike I swapped my exhaust out (i have the sportier 8th gen not the crosstourer) just because its so long and hideous it covers that gorgeous single sided swingarm, beautiful bike though

Very Good 👍

hi mate i have just sold my vfr800 vtec and brought a tiger 800 so comfy i had to remove my hand gaurds aswell to wide you enjoy mate

So it's official then you are an ageing hippie !!!! welcome to the old man's club 🤣🤣🤣 Nice bike mate very pleased for you and adventure tourers may be the way to go but for those of us that are vertically challenged we can't touch the floor on 'em 🤣

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

amazing bike Craig and looks very smart. I love the spoked tubules wheels. that's my only downside to my AT. I get anxiety on long trips as I can't just plug the tyre.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

I thought your were tubeless

@cartzwheels

Жыл бұрын

@@Motourev no the 1100 are tubules but mine was the last 1000. its the only problem I have with it but I can't justify spending stupid amounts to go tubules and most of the conversions iv seen havent work correctly

Hope you have many happy miles together and your wrists and back will also thank you 😊

great bike, like i say i have the 1200f, cracking bike

How many miles on the clock it has and what year it is? All the best, looks awesome

Had a cross dresser back in 2015 great ride but dropped it twice its too heavy so it had to go

Just bought one myself. Looking forward to the ride 2017 with 5700 on the clock dct.

@vogahl34

4 ай бұрын

Hi mate, I’m thinking about getting one of these too. How have you found riding her?

@garryburns2061

4 ай бұрын

@@vogahl34 awesome bike, the dct is great

@vogahl34

4 ай бұрын

@@garryburns2061 thanks mate! how many miles did yours have when you bought her?

Looks a cracking bike Craig , you off to the NEC this year ?

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Yes mate

Quality over-engineered machine. Hard to imagine Honda will ever make VFRs again.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

I know

Beautiful bike. I recall you did a video not long ago about emissions laws in France , does the 2013 bike mean you should be able to tour in France pretty much free of any worries in that department ?

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Yeas it will be fine it relates to bikes pre July 2000

New subscriber,.Just found your channel through this video , as iam also considering getting a crosstourer , there value for money when you compare them to a bmw gs of similar year.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

They are mate built like a tank and they feel solid. I’m very very impressed with it.

Very pretty bike.What case do you have for your phone on there?

@Motourev

2 ай бұрын

Ultimateaddons

Its a thing of beauty.....except for the wheels.....if i could change one thing on mine it would be a pair of black powder coated cast wheels.....thought i might be able to put the other (police) VFR'S wheels but apparently only the rear fits. Bugger🏍️💨😸

@Motourev

10 ай бұрын

Agree, cleaning these wheels are a nightmare

nice one mate how the seat hight with us short arses lol

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

I find it ok, can’t flat foot it but can touch the floor

Did you not fancy another NT1100?

Hi mate. Am test riding a cross tourer on Monday. You still got the sp engineering exhaust might be interested in buying it if its for sale and I buy bike

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Sold it mate sorry. I love the god damn thing it’s a beast. Let me know how you get on and what you think

I think you've made a great choice, I've always doubted KTM reliability for touring and the GS reportedly is abit boring & clinical. :) I'm considering the 800 version.

Great intro vid fie the 1200x. I've had my eye on these for some time and plan to pick one up maybe next year. Having a limited width to get the bike in the garden is something I also have to contend with. How wide is the Crosstourer bar end to bar end? (If you don't mind measuring 😄 i never seem to get close to one with a tape measure) thanks.

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

I will measure for you

@SmokeyGunn

Жыл бұрын

@@Motourev thanks .... Bike looks awesome with those stickers too. Works really well.

Hi which satnav is that you got there please ?

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Garmin Zumo XT

What sort of mileage has the bike done terry

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

30K

It is better vfr 1200 or NT 1100??

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Personally I prefer the vfr as it’s got more grunt and more aggressive acceleration. The NT has more technology but I never used it at all.

You've got a cracker there, you'll eat miles on that.

well ,that was honest

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Love the god damn thing 😂

Wouldn't want to pay for a big service;-)

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

Never will

@jetrex1986

Жыл бұрын

@@Motourev Good move;-)

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

@@jetrex1986 will move it on before it’s due 😂

Brought bikes? Sorry my English is not good, that makes no sense.

Should have gotten the DCT. It's amazing

@Motourev

Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard they are good

Why on Earth would you put your phone right in front of the clocks???? That's very dangerous. Apart from that nice review. And your dash displays a lot more than just your speed, for example warning lights.

@Motourev

6 күн бұрын

My satnav displays the speed which’s more accurate than the bikes Speedo