Hey Bruce - the other day when I was watching one of you bru times - you referenced “ being in a bit of a downer” for about a month - and now on this vid you mention having a blue day - Bruce - the one thing about storms - is that they all pass. Just keep trucking on doing your thing - The sun will reappear the fog will lift and a Guy like you will be totally A1 again. Think we all are feeling it now. I watched you and Richie on Brutime 3 ( so quite an old one) I absolutely loved it - made my day!! - it’s hard to quantify just how much respect and love there is for you and the immense pleasure your vids give people - at least if ur a bit In the dumps u can know that every day you are having a massive positive effect on thousands of peoples lives. Hope ur well - good to see u back on the booze. Mr Whisky 🥃...😍🤩

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much bud, this vid was actually recorded last month so all good now 😉👍

@mrwhiskym8818

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it - always willing to go the extra mile for one of the good guys. Looking forward to the day when we get another bike v planes type vid. You 4 are something else when you all hook up together. - better than the telly 😂👍🥃...Ah Ra Best Bigyin!!

@solomonkendall8895

2 жыл бұрын

instaBlaster

I have found that the further I venture into my sixties I tend to take more interest in these budget bikes. There seems to be more choice and they appear to be so much better than they were 5 or so years ago.

@barnbersonol

3 жыл бұрын

That's because you're disillusioned with 100 horse power hyper this, mega that. What counts is the simple sensation of two wheels and an engine. That's why fogeys pay two grand to go back to their yoof on a spindly hundred cc Yam

KZreadr burn out is real - sounds like a great time for a couple of weeks off to wind down. We'll all be here when you're back 🙂

Thanks for taking us on another adventure 🤓. We heard in your voice how the bumps where 😂, give me pavement most of the time, but like to try a little off road some times but not muck 😳😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦. 🥂 keep on giving us all the smiles 😎

You need your own TV show- I love your vids mate- keep it going !

Enjoyed the vid laughed out loud.. keep them coming your making winter feel better

love that you're going off road! I get nervous too - but force myself to do it. keep on doing it - great content!

As usual vid great Bruce all of us have a flat day now and again cheers

Great video Bruce. Love the off road effort. Well done.

Great Video. I've done that lane on both Sinnis 125 And an Triump Tiger 1200xca! Well done Teapotone! Fantastic job!

Good effort on the off roading Bruce. I raced Mx when younger and find trying to ride these 200kg adventure bikes fast off road really challenging. Great videos keep them coming 👍👍

Nice honest review bruce!!! Nice to see your off roading is improving too!👍

Love seeing more bikes this size. I have a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and absolutely adore it. Definitely has plenty of punch, no problems with gearing this Sinnis has, solid components from WP Suspension and Brembo brakes. Excited to see what Husqy release in the next few years with a Norden 501 adventure bike on the cards.

Mega review, and an impressive edit Bruce🔝🎬 Loved the outtakes at the end 🆒👍🏻🎥

I met Paul (and Holly) at the most recent (2020) Overland Festival; smashing people. Their presentation and Q&A was inspiring and insightful.

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Aye they’re a lovely couple eh, very down to earth and humble about what they’ve achieved and do 👍

Morning Bruce, your looking better off road. Baby steps!!! The key is staying relaxed! 👍☘

Nearly bought a boat in East Farley thought recognised it from previous videos of yours and this one. Merry Christmas Slainte

Thanks for helping us all through this crazy year Bruce!! Take some time if you need it brother!. The clan will be here!

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bob, and thank you for the support 👏👍

Hey Bruce, Watched a bunch from your channel over the last few days. Your content is superb and very inspiring. Cheers for all the effort you put in fella...

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bud, that’s great to hear and very much appreciated 🙏👍

I love your reviews teapot , they are great 👍 thank you

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud 👍

Great review and nice to see really honest feedback. I was very keen to see and try this bike and have been pestering Sinnis for close to a year, but I think I'll hang into my cash for now and wait for the Mk2 version, with a bash plate and different gearing.

Great little review video Bruce 👍🏻👏🏻🏍💨 perfect bike for the beginner 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

You will be an off road god soon if you keep practising ! Good way to start a Saturday watching you wobble about off road

This is one of those I would really like to put my hands on! Spot on mate!

Enjoyed the video Bruce I was expecting it to be twice the bike of the 125 it’s obviously not but for the money you can not go wrong . That tft is way too busy imo . Keeper coming mate your helping me through the C crap bud merry Christmas to you & Mrs Teapot hope Santa bring u everything you need 👍👍

Really interesting video Bruce. Love your work as always 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bud 👍

Enjoyed that Bruce! Think you did well offroad there with road tyres too!

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chops, I actually almost enjoyed it too! (Sshhh 🤫😉😂)

A mixture of surfaces there Bruce, top video

Well done for giving time to review a 'down to earth' bike ; well done for working through a 'blue' day and admitting it ; well done for still producing a good vid. You have given us so much during a difficult year. Time to put your feet up, have a few beers and recharge your batteries. Looking forward to following the channel next year - just imagine the possibilities once the virus is under control - ye ha !

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers John 👍

Fantastic review Bruce 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud 👍

so now you're getting the feeling more and more of going offroad, maybe you could do a vid when you do a little offroad adventure on your tractor :-), with everything it takes practice , soon you'll love offroading , keep up the good work on the vids and thx for making them

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Already been offroad on the tractor, it’s one of the latest vids

Ello! For the value, I think the Sinnis proves itself.. if I could afford a 2nd bike I'd definitely look at that for those crappy weather days, when a bit of funs needed! With heated grips it'd be better by sounds of it! Hope you feel happier TP1... good review, great muddy effort! 🎄

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Debbie 👍

Another good review video Bruce,

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lyn 👍

Very good video, the box falling off, just like something that would happen to me. Good review.

It's ok, Bruce, the winter blues get to all of us. Cheer up, chicken, as me mam used to say. New horizons await, new bikes to play with and better days are ahead. And there was nothing wrong with that vid - great info and videography there. Wonder how it stacks up with the Himalayan? Could be a good back to back...

Enjoyed that we have the same off roading skills 😎☝️👌😂 what a cracking little bike and one that will definitely draw more motorcyclists via the A2 licence route have a amazing Christmas 🎄

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

And you Buddy, thanks 👍

Oh and great review buddy

Great vid

Thanks such much for your great video Teapotone. We normal people, is so glad you are doing these small cheap bikes we only having afford to buy. You could do a rewiew on the Benelli trk 502 x, it's good beginner adventure bike. Yours sincerely The Danish Viking 🇩🇰 ☀️ 😎

Honest review Bruce, looking forward to your review of the new watercooled Sinnis Terrain 125! Over 70 mph apparently!🤣

Absolutely brilliant review! As honest as they come. An "All Terrain" bike for £4.5k?! with tin bread bins!!!, can't fault it! Considering its target market, newer riders, A2 riders etc. I think its great. Basic, simple, easy to ride. Yes it could do with a little more grunt, but for the money?! I've been waiting for this review TBH, as I like the idea of a cheaper "adventure" bike, more as a toy than anything, the only comparison I can think of, is the Royal Enfield Hymalayan. Keep 'em coming Bruce, Be safe, ride safe and have fun. Grumps.

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Grumps, I’d love to try the Himalayan tbh 👍

Enjoyed the vid, even though I wouldn’t be in the market for one, everyone’s entitled to blue days it’s what makes the good days even better

Considering a ‘bike for Mrs Headrace, I’ve got a vfr1200x and a few other bits to play on. I think based on this that the 125 would be just fine for what she needs. The bigger one wouldn’t offer any real world advantage for her needs. Great review, really useful. Cheers Bruce. Fresh cuppa available if you’re ever near the new forest daaaaannn saaaaaaaaaaaffff. 👍👍

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud 👍🙏

Blue days happen great vid. Top box falling off 😂😂. All in all lot of bike for the dosh.

Good vid thnx.

When I was looking for a bike (4 years ago) I would have considered a bike like this. The only problem with this, and Lexmoto, Mash, Royal Enfield and others, is that my nearest dealers are 250 miles away. This is useless when it comes to warranty repairs. I really wish manufacturers would allow local bike shops to act as service agents. It surely would not add greatly to their costs and would encourage more people to buy their products.

I notice the difference in people you encounter on these back roads/lanes here in New England. With slower speeds and sharing with hikers, and cyclists, I notice a much more friendly exchange and mutual respect and decency.

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

That’s not always the case here in the UK sadly - some people don’t seem to realise that vehicles can use some byways 🤷‍♂️👍

@davidknows3320

3 жыл бұрын

teapotone I see. I'm new to the adventure side of motorcycling. Thanks for the video, I found it quite enjoyable.

Enjoyed that Bruce, as always. As you said, expected more grunt with +250cc, do you think it’s been detuned to be A2 compliant? I wonder if a remap would give it the missing grunt? Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Who would have thought Teapotone was a off road leg end 🤷🤣🤣🏍👍

Well made video...good thorough review Lot of wee bike for the money.. Seen it on Sat at the dealers as my mate was buying the new Ktm1290r (£16k)...,gets ya wondering..🤔😂👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃

Hi Brucie, Lucky you never had your foot in the bucket , soppy Merc driver ! Like the bike but Ill wait the RE Meteor to surface. Merry Christmas Brucie !

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you too bud, cheers 👍

not big on the offroading but still a very well put together video ..nice one

Good vid Bruce. Its interesting and a good comparison to the Himalyan and CB500X. I actually own a CB and I would say the extra 100cc makes a considerable distance on the motorways and overtaking. The real thing to consider is I bought my CB for more than this, and have since had to buy luggage on top. That makes this a much more appealing prospect.

Wot u on about , great video m8 do a extention to the 380 comparison to the other 380s

I like the new style of intro

Hey Bruce now that is a nice lookin affordable run around great that it comes with the old shoppin boxes I would use that bike for the odd run around hobs rather than get my main bike out . Doubtless it could be changed around a bit gear wise but hey it looks the part and also for a first timer why not sensible money cheap to run I assume and I would have more fun down a lane than on a mountain bike that's for sure . : ) Well done Sinnis !

Bruce you look like you’re almost ready for sand! Great review as usual.

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

🤢😂👍

What is the helmet you are using. It looks amazing.

Look at You Bro 😂 nice little review and nice looking bike. If Sinnis take on board what Paul and yourself said it can only improve the bike Some have suggested comparing it to the KTM personally I think the KTM would be in a different class. I think the Himalayan would be a good comparison. Good you got this one out before Christmas Stay Safe and have a good one

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Norrie, Aye I totally agree, the KTM would be an unfair comparison for sure 👍

18 litres on a 380cc is quite good. I believe we are at the beginning of Chinese bike manufacturers "outreach" , much like the Japanese 40 - 50 years ago, but at a much more accelerated rate. I wouldn't be surprised if they "caught up" in next 10 years.

Great vid Bruce. I have to say though as someone that owns a sinnis 125, I don't see 4.5k of bike there, the compromises on quality I'm happy to accept on a 2.2k 125 I would not be happy to take on a 4.5k slightly bigger bike. The resale value is going to be a real issue I would imagine, whereas I don't expect anything back from my cheap 125 if I want to move on to another bike.

We all have those days. Chin up old chap

Loving the video Bruce, apart from the brief top box issue. Good on you for taking it off road! 👍👍 Pretty well equipped for a budget bike, clearly it’s not a GS, but a great option as an intro to adventure bikes. Sounds like the biggest issue is it could do with maybe different gearing so it is a bit more relaxed at 75-80? PS: Sorry if I have missed it but what is the circular thing you have attached to the front of your Kriega harness?

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Scott, it’s just a drawstring I use sometime to connect to a monopod so I can film on the bike but let go when needed

@leslieaustin151

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I don’t think you could sort the gearing out with a sprocket change if you want to keep some off-road capability. Like the 125 engine (I owned a Sinnis Apache, same eng/gearbox as the 125 Sinnis Terrain) the bike needs wider ratios in the box. But Sinnis seem to have sorted the quality out with their builders, I was impressed with my little bike. Les

Vid title says “off road” better watch this Bruce in the dirt could be carnage 👍 cheers

@georgeclark2721

3 жыл бұрын

Yip that caught my eye too!

Great video as always thanks! Looking for my second bike after a Honda cb125f so this has really caught my attention. Looks nice, however a bit disconcerting watching the box fall off the back on the first sight of a leafy lane. Also, for its engine size, thats a heavy bike, no?

@teapotone

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ross, yep it is a big heavy bike for the engine size and noticeably underpowered for the road. It’s VERY easy to ride offroad though and we’ll balanced

Great vid. Is uk importing the zongshen brand as sinnis?

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s imported and distributed into various other European countries under different names too

Nice bike will do the stuff

What back lanes are you doing the sort of off reading?

Well, that looked like great fun and the Sinnis represents really good value for money. I really like the look of it too. I bought a new Himalayan last year, for all the above reasons. The performance didn’t impress at all, sold it within a year. From the footage and the figures, the Sinnis has improved performance but I would think a 650 maybe the optimal size motor. Need a ride ! Enjoyed that Bruce, many thanks to you. 👍

@nathanthepostman

3 жыл бұрын

For performance I would say the Himalayan and Sinnis is on par. If you want a bit more speed try the 390 Adventure.

What trousers where you wearing during this video?

pmsl when that box fell off 🤣

From the states, do you know if sinnis will be sending these bikes to the states. Sounds it could be a good value bike.

It would be interesting for you to compare with the Benelli TRK502. OK, it's a 500cc twin, but they are also £4.5k brand new, are A2 compliant and are definitely 'full size'. On paper at least the Benelli seems to be 'next level'. Anyway, good vid, thanks 👍

Haw Bruce grand vid loads o mucky off road did well big man, fair review and see the top box bounces well. Mind oot for them beemers man and sending ye brotherly luv chase them blues awa take care o you n the missus j

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers John 👏👍

It's not often we 'hear' a Scotsman thinking but on those country lanes your silence spoke volumes 🤣. Nice one Bruce....Seasons greetings to you and the family 👍🍻

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

😂

Smooth tires on any bike are not good in the mud. Plus having big ruts to deal with don't help. Good job! 😎👍

I think you secretly love off roading Bruce lol

I have never owned an adventure bike as still prefer old school sports tourers, but these lighter cheaper versions that your not going to worry about to much if you drop off road make sense to me, Cheers Bruce.

What about its grunt compared to your GS aka “The Essex Tractor”! Miss that bit mate... great vid anyway..

As always a honest and entertaining vid 👍👍

Love these vids as most attention goes to headline bikes. A newish rider who likes the adventure thing will be able to afford this and can now see how well it does. Please stop apologizing... you are a giver to the biking world. Also my saying is “it’s not what you ride, it’s THAT you ride.” Merry Christmas to you and yours.

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew 🙏👍

I own a Himalayan and ive also had a 1 hour test ride on the T380. The T380 is more in the GS310 bracket. The T380 runs rings around the baby GS in built quality and suspension. Save your pennies and go for the T380. One downside is the gearing. The rear sprocket need up siding to get the rev's down a bit. I prefer the Wire wheels

They should sell them with On / Off Road Bias Kits?

You never did show the links to Pauls rallys ?

This motorcycle is good. Hope it will available on Indonesia market

I would like to see it compared to the Zontes T350 X...

I’m the same Bruce, a large helmet is a cross I have to bear.

Great little bike for work with a bit of off road fun thrown in. 4.5k. Bargain! Just goes to show. You don't need to spends loads of cash to have some fun. Stay safe

Its not a V twin! 😉😂 We all have our ups and down Bruce, you'll get through this. Hang in there mate 👍

Probably more suited to 12stone me's than full size people, but the fact it will cope is enough. To travel on at 50 or 60mph you don't need more do you? And simple is good. I can fix it. Happy travels

Didn’t see the link on your mans vid with his misses ?

Can it be "De-Restricted"? Or is that your lot?

Haha. I had exactly the same issue with the indicators. Couldn't turn the things off!

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Ha glad it wasn’t me then! 😂👍

Seems like a nice bike, especially for its pric...wow the pannier falls off 😂😂. Joking, I hope they will also sell it for 5k EUR in the Netherlands.

Sounds like a fun bike Bruce , so glad your ok after the bleep bleep on the otherside of the road , Needs reporting for dangerous driving 5 series bmw PE69*** Shame YOU werent a large truck coming the other way eh ;) Keep safe 🎅

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Aye she cut it fine eh! 🤦‍♂️👍

Is that a phone holder or sat nav ? If its phone holder what one is it please?

I’d go for the Benelli 502x round about the same price. But the 380 is an ok bike

Did you ever play loose-head front or second row forward in rugby? Good review👍🏻

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Yes bud, started off as loose head, then spent most of my playing career as second row, and moved to number 8 occasionally

@digger8180

3 жыл бұрын

As one to the other the ear gives it away. Merry Christmas to you and yours😃

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha, warriors of the dirt 💪 👍😂

Pro Offroader now Bruce 👍

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha, yeah it’s the Dakar next 😉

If you were to choose between this and the RE Himalayan which way would you go?

@teapotone

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve not ridden the Himalayan actually, but I’d assume I’d prefer it to the T380. I’d take the T125 over the T380