When I first started riding in 2020 at the age of 51, I didn’t know what I was looking at with all these different styles of bikes that exist today. Strange looking, insect/alien things with a handlebar and an engine. When I saw the “cruiser” style I felt home. Reminds me of what I remember a “motorcycle” should look like.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s exactly right 👍🏼👍🏼

An honnor to be first. I absolutely agree with everything said in this video. Riding doesn't always have to be about speed, it's about having a good time isn't it

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! Thanks for a great first comment!

Been a sportbike guy for a while and last year I bought a '22 Indian Chief. It's the attitude, rumble, and beautiful style that makes me fall more in love with cruisers everyday.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s a different experience altogether 👍🏼

Smiling & laughing at Softail Standard back-up. -Looking forward to your future Father & Son cruise videos since the countryside in your home videos is so lovely.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks bud

The classic look of the Harley is just amazing, even the BMW is out-shined.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s a lovely looking bike!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-yi3ox8wy4k Yes indeed

Cruisers have a lot of value and it’s just getting better. Cheers.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely ! Thanks buddy

Spent 18 years riding a Shovel so every ride was an event. Now on a 30 year old Evo and an 18 year old Sportster. I guess that makes me old school. You're right about reverse gears. I'm 65 and starting to struggle manoeuvring the big 'un around.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely bro! 👍🏼👍🏼

I've been flirting with the idea of owning a cruiser for a while, even had a few test rides on a Harley. Ended up going the other direction and buying an Africa Twin, but I think my next bike will be a cruiser. Your R18 is really growing on me, great value too, well at least in Australia where the price slots in between the Softail Standard and the Street Bob. Looks like more bike for the $ than the Harley's mentioned.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

OK yes why not! 👍🏼

Fantastic bikes. Bikes like this are the dream for me. Just put a deposit on a Meteor 350 (my first bike) but in a few years I know I'll be looking to up the ante quite a bit.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼

That H-D Standard with the polished aluminum heads and black jugs is spot on.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes it looks nice I agree 👍🏼👍🏼

The Ol' Man is the most chill, hard looking guy i've seen. Keep up the content both of ya !

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

As someone who rides a Honda Rebel 500 everyday to work I can tell you I absolutely love it! And in the past I’ve had a Yamaha XS650 Honda CB550 Shadow 1100 a V45 Magna 750 and a Virago 750. And I can safely say only the Magna would’ve spanked my Rebel. All the rest would have lost to this little bike. So it’s got more than enough power for me these days and I really like the modern classic look. But I would NEVER EVER have an Automatic 😴 Anyway Love the video Gentlemen 👍 PS I like the look of the BMW better,Sorry Darcy🤷‍♂️ and he should leave the pipes alone. I mean it is a BMW!!!

@mochara11

2 жыл бұрын

Had a Magna 750 years ago also. With the right tires on it, it was a little beast on the backroads and handled far better than any cruiser should and better than a lot of bikes Ive had since.

@coilstreeservice9398

2 жыл бұрын

@@mochara11 mine was a 1995 Yellow

@darryllzwiers7257

2 жыл бұрын

I love my Japanese cruisers too. Had a virago 750, v-star 1100 and now a m109r. The 9er is my fave. It cab actually haul ass. Found the yamaha's a bit slow

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Interesting points 👍🏼👍🏼

I think once you ride a cruiser you become hooked very quickly, especially if you enjoy long trips. I'am lucky enough to own a few different bikes and they come and go but my Harley is definitely a permanent fixture which i can't imagine i will ever sell. Another great review guys.👍💯

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely. Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

You two are spot on in every point you make. Cruisers are it for me, especially in my 60’s. And I thought about changing out my new Speedmaster’s stock pipes, but I like the sound as is, and don’t think V&H slips ons will make that much of a difference. I also like the look of those stock BMW pipes, so it really depends on whether you like that stock sound. Mr. Darcy’s Harley sounds sweet - not too loud, but a nice grumble. To me, the R18 sounds fine.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Yes I think you’re right there 👍🏼👍🏼

Great video chaps. Been a sports bike guy all my life. Turned 50 and rode a harley fat boy and fell in love with it. Might even be able to keep my license a few more years too. Also ordered a cvo road glide limited which apparently weighs 430kg 🤣

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Excellent. It’s a great experience. Love the CVO’s

Another Great video. Manual simple bikes are definitely the best and most enjoyable to ride.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Thanks!

Great vid gents & love the drone shots! As for the standard exhaust, as I mentioned previously as I own one, leave it! It does open up with more miles & I love that boxer sound. If you wanted the sound of a HD, I’m sure you would’ve bought one.🤪 As for the rego late falling off, well I mean it weighs as half as much as the bike!🤣 Check out our rego plates for bikes in Oz.👍🏼😎🇦🇺

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I felt the weight difference! And less drag! Haha. I doubt our dopey gov will ever change it

Rock & Roll and Rain...Woodstock 1969 ! Love that Bemer I have to get one...

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Haha no doubt 👍🏼👍🏼

I'm with you on not liking the pointy plastic parts of modern machines. A bike should look like a bike. I do enjoy watching MotoGP and WSB, but I don't feel the need to emulate the riders these days. I prefer feeling like I'm going fast when I'm not particularly, I don't want my rides to be over too soon!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Well said! Exactly right 👍🏼

Those drone shots really bring the videos up another notch. Great video lads.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

Great video. I now know two of us that purchased the R18 based largely on your reviews. Still love it’s uniqueness, style and attention to detail.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Great! I love the r18 more every day 👍🏼

My 2017 Bobber has a pair of Vance and Hines cans on it... much more visceral and on the move a glorious bellow... been through all the genres... sports, road, and finally settled on the cruiser... dead comfy and waaay more relaxed... loving it

Oh man, I do really enjoy this riding style. Have a BMW R18 and a HD Heritage Softail. They are surely my favorite rides. They just offer that true motorcycle experience. Do like the others but for different reasons. You guy’s do such a good job, really appreciate your style and sharing. Oh, and the drone footage is a great addition. Stay well my brothers! 🤙🏼

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Yes both awesome bikes. 👍🏼👍🏼

Such an awesome video! Incredible country side, home and beautiful bikes. You guys perfectly describe the feeling of riding a low end torque, all metal machine. Guess to each his own, but I couldn't agree more. And that drone is fascinating. Thank you gentlemen!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Much appreciated 👍🏼👍🏼

I think I need to stay at your holiday home! You guys got me back into bikes, you showed me the Hyosung Aquila 125 and you entertain me weekly, thank you for everything!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Great 👍🏼👍🏼

Hi both. I have a Kawasaki Vulcan S and whilst some people are disparaging about it and comment it isn’t really a cruiser, I love it. Handling is great, and I personally love the looks. Totally different from my T120 so best of both worlds IMHO.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thats great!

Nicely done, I enjoyed watching this episode very much, thanks lads

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍🏼👍🏼

I agree with you folks 100 percent.I just bought an Indian Chief Vintage that I really am enjoying the hell out of!

Mid controls are my favourite foot position.

Ah! The eternal fight between one’s Harley and and an incline lol Still, you get a professional snooker player’s ability to analyse angles and possible exits and a good workout 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes you have to pick your spot!

I totally agree with cruisers, Torque is so wow factor, i recently got back into biking, and did 4500 miles in last 5 months, which is more than i ever did in my whole life on bikes and am really enjoying the meditative freedom you get from riding. Today my son passed his full bike license and so proud he did it so easily. I have the 2021 street bob in black, did quite a few changes, comfy Saddleman seat, 2.5ft sissy bar, engine bars, Memphis shades gauntlet and hand guards, V & H mini grenades in Crome and stage 1 tune. The best bike out there, tested so many and nothing compares to a good cruiser. I have a 2022 Ducati Monster too, its good fun quick and revs well & still a twin with real decent torque, my wife has a 2022 Honda Monkey bike and tbh that gets as many looks as the Harley, cause its a real bit of fun and looks great. I have ordered another twin the 2022 Honda CB500X which you reviewed and i think its going to tick all the boxes in between the Streetbob and Monster. My one regret is i didn't get back into bikes earlier, my reason was they are too dangerous, but what i found is the bike isn't dangerous, the user style of riding is, i chose defensive riding, i took the bike safe course with the police which was awesome fun day out for not a lot of money £50.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Really good points there!! You’re absolutely right about riding style and that’s another reason why cruisers are a great choice because it’s not about ragging it everywhere 👍🏼👍🏼

Thank you guys! Wonderful video.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 👍🏼

Always enjoy your videos gents. Keep up the good work!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

Ай бұрын

Great to hear 👍🏼

Great video as always with the addition of the awesome drone filming. I love cruisers they are cool 😎

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! 🙏

I do agree about torque.i have a 1290 Super Adventure which has plenty, and I do love short shifting.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 100%

Watching you struggle with the big heavy cruiser at the beginning had me chuckling. I’m a cruiser rider myself but my Honda VT 750 Shadow Spirit, though no lightweight is so much easier to move around. Couldn’t agree more regarding why we ride cruisers, the involvement with the machine is all part of the experience. 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Haha yes it’s not easy 👍🏼

Lovely countryside in Wales. I thought for half a second you were going to do a burnout without your number plate but was quietly relieved when you didnt of course. Maybe when the honeymoon is long forgotten, lol!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed! Haha no burnouts 👍🏼👍🏼

The thing is Darcy many of us older men have done the Noisy motorbikes when we were your age.... I had a Norton with straight through megaphone exhaust on it.... and riding through the streets in Hastings old town must have being crazy for pedestrians.... but then again no one seemed to complain in those days

If it was me and I had the luck to own that BMW I wouldn’t replace that exhaust at all. It has a really beautiful shape and complements the bike, and with that beautiful location that you live at why would you even need a loud exhaust? I’m sure you can easily hear that engine cruising at those beautiful country lanes…but that is just me and my opinion.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

Жыл бұрын

Yes I love the look and sound tbh. A bit louder would be good but not if it means changing the shape 👍🏼

I have a BMW R18 FE 2021 and my wife has the 2022 Indian Super Chief Limited 116 ci. (1890cc) both fantastic with similar performance. Both are well built from metal and will hopefully last a long time..

Brilliant fun video guys….the effort with the Harley made me laugh. The drone looks superb….I have a cheap drone that on the last attempt I had to retrieve from my Walnut tree…..but there again I’m 57 so old man category sits uncomfortably well with me! I love cruisers but find scrapping the pegs is an issue with me because I tend to ride them as I would with a naked or sports bike. Both beautiful machines!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Yikes! Yes you definitely ride a cruiser with a different mindset 👍🏼

Excellent video. Completely agree on why cruiser bike 1st choice.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 💯👍🏼

beautiful bikes and good reflection

Great job as usual.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I ride a cruiser RE meteor 350, my first bike, almost 140km almost 5 days a week. You know why I prefer a cruiser.

I have a BMW R1250GS and a Harley-Davidson Breakout 114. Technically, the GS is superior in every way. It’s faster, the brakes are better, it handles better, the suspension is sooooo much better, it’s more comfortable and it has better wind/weather protection. In comparison, the Breakout is a Neanderthal of a machine. It’s raw and brutal. And that is why …….. I absolutely love it. You have to really ride it. Be one with it. Makes me feel alive.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yea that’s exactly it. 👍🏼

@lukewalker1051

2 жыл бұрын

You nailed it and why people love Harley's just like they loved old British sports cars. Rawness, crudeness puts the rider in touch with their primal selves. Isolation makes a rider feel nothing other than a tach needle spinning on a dial.

…because they’re fucking cool. 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

And that! lol

Great review chaps

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍🏼

I wholeheartedly agree about the high torque in lower rpm. It's incredibly practical in real life usage. Cruisers are also a lot more narrow than an adventure bike so it can still lane filter very easily, I'm just not a fan of forward controls. Makes me feel like a parachute going against the wind.

I love those pipes on the beemer, nothing else would look right and it sounds great as is. No one but Harley owners likes the obnoxious sound of a raucous vw beetle. Your holiday rental is safe from me as long as there is a Harley on site 😅.

@madpete6438

2 жыл бұрын

They sound like brash - which is quite apropo for a US product.....Sadly in New Zealand the gangs love them and they are stolen at a horrific rate - and when you see them on the road the behaviour tends to be quite anti-social. Can not ever buy one either.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks buddy. It seems both bikes can be divisive. 👍🏼👍🏼

My stunning 2019 Indian Springfield in steel gray and metallic burgundy and I concur. Cruiser Heaven, all day, every day.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed 👍🏼👍🏼

Great vid fellas, haha yip having a reverse on a big cruiser would be very handy! I use drones in most of my vids where I ride to the different beaches, it’s great to show off the coast line here in New Zealand Cheers 😎

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Yes indeed 👍🏼

Well said. I do get tired of the motorcycle magazines and many KZreadrs exhorting the wonders of “6 axis IMU traction control” etc. By all means have it for emergencies or for less skilled riders, but they talk about the tech before the engines or other aspects, which is ridiculous. A TFT screen with Apple Car Play? What’s the point, might as well have a DVD player too.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely agree. We actually rarely watch other motorcycle channels. 👍🏼👍🏼

Agree 100%, and I've owned many bikes, including HD, BMW, Triumph, Norton, BSA, Ducati, Moto Guzzi...not counting all the dirt bikes. Cruisers put you right. They just do. Your point: bringing yourself into line with the bike, becoming part of the machine, the sound, wind, clunk of gears, throttle blip...that's motorcycles, to me. I gotta say, you do a great job, guys. Can't wait to see your take on the Lowrider S, by the way. Also, that BMW haunts me. I can't look away (but I have to...no more big bikes or I sleep in the garage...). But you have to change those fishtail pipes. I get it...shiny. But they look a little too Wisconsin/Midwest to me. And I'd love to hear the exhaust note from that twin outta shorter pipes. Thanks!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! You’ve hit the nail on the head. I’m attached to the pipes! Darcy thinks I should change them (for sound

@daveshepard9154

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDarcy-OlMan Well, then, I respect your point of view. Besides, what's that kid even know, anyhow? Hahahaha!

My missus sat on the couch and absolutely embraced the look and feel of the 1800 BMW for her next BMW bike... Now gotta take her for a test drive....Her BMW number plate fell of too! The Drone looks very cool. Does it dodge trees as it follows you down the road ? We often ride down some VERY narrow tight roads and have crashed a drone trying to film a ride...

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Haha it’s rejecting the ridiculous number plate! The drone seems good. We’re going to test it a bit more to find out 👍🏼

This is a great video gentleman, i agree with everything you have said. I do have a Street Bob and i have owned an R18, both wonderful machines that definitely come with a free smile on your face when push that start button. I replaced the R18 with a CVO street Glide which i love to death but i do miss that “no fuss riding” that the huge R18 gives you and of course…….the reverse gear. Oh….it certainly gathers attention from people too. Ive noted the holiday cottage and would love to enquire for a stay perhaps next year with a couple of biker mates. Great video gents….kind regards.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Great points. Hop to see you at our holiday let one day

For brutal torque I have the Rocket 3 GT - which is the pinnacle of torque. I also have a sport glide. There's nothing that the Harley does that the Rocket doesn't do better - it's faster, it handles better, it brakes better and it looks good. But I still love riding the Harley as it's more 'raw' if that makes sense? On a lazy sunny day out in the countryside flowing in and out of the bends with that lovely sound is great. To my mind it's all about different experiences..

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I get that 👍🏼👍🏼

@lukewalker1051

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, I get it. Plus the Rocket is massive and in this instance the Harley is more flickable. ;-)

The drone footage was pretty cool! I think the BMW sounds a little more like a BF109 😏. Triumph is a little more Spitfire😁, makes sense as it's more agile and quick. The Harley's got that low rumble of the P51 mustang 😄

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Yes good comparisons 💯

Change the exhaust on the bmr. Probably won't sound as nice as the Harley,but you will hear it. First custom part to put on your bike. It's uh must! Beautiful bikes!

I am 45 and agree with you on the tech of things on a bike. I ride a good old Yamaha xt600e and I would like to buy a second bigger bike but I am put off with all the tech gadgetry. You have interested me in these cruiser type of things

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Glad it was of use 👍🏼

Need to park my bike in a tight space at home,so a Cruiser is out (too long and heavy).So I stick with my trusty old Yamaha Fazer fzs 600,which I think is a bit of a quiet legend of a bike in itself!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

OK yes they are big!

Nicely done!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍🏼

Fun review, had me thinking

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent 👍🏼

Your views certainly align with mine. Nice video... 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

Early in my biking years, I tried a Yamaha XV535 Virago. Very different to the sports bikes I was used to, however what put me off the cruiser style completely is when I went around corners I scraped the pegs - badly. Thirty years on, after a ton of various bikes on just about every flavour and power (not cruiser), I tried a Royal Enfield Meteor and totally fell in love with the relaxed cruising style, and no problems with the pegs ! Bought the bike. May go for a slightly bigger capacity machine one day (for extra oomph) but a massively heavy weight bike and scraping pegs are not where I want to go. Still, it's a start. Harley should learn something here and produce some basic, simple, cheaper bikes (which handle) for people to step into the cruiser world on. On another note, the Triumph Bobber shocked me as it was a cruiser-ish bike that actually handled well. Thanks for the vid as always !

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Great to hear your experience 👍🏼👍🏼

Looking forward to a Nightster review sometime! Nice review, both great bikes and yes from my perspective make the bmw louder. More rumble=sexier but still classic regardless. A good demonstration of the benefits of reverse being 55kg going to need one I recon lol. Love cruisers and retro bikes but just starting to learn myself, might be a while before I get there.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Nightster arriving Monday! We didn’t have it arranged when we filmed this. 👍🏼👍🏼

I recently bought a Royal Enfield Super meteor, but found the seat and suspension lacking. I now have to visit my physiotherapy mate to repair the damage done to my backside, I adore the Meteors engine and handling but I originally purchased it with the intention of long range touring. I am now considering Harley Davidson or Indian, hopefully Japanese old style cruisers will be imported back into Australia again, they we're banned unless they came standard with ABS @ FUEL INJECTION. I've always loved cruisers but the weight is an issue for me, I grimaced at Darcy giving himself a hernia trying to move his bike. The BMW'S electric motor reverse is a God send. May God watch over your family and keep you safe

@wave6413

11 ай бұрын

I have a Rebel 1100 manual (& don't tell the wife) a R18C Both are great Cruisers. The BMW is so well refined and is much nicer to ride than the Honda. The Honda is much more fun to wring its neck. Weight difference VERY noticible, but the BMW is ride of choice and I am going to sell the Honda. I am a bit older so will enjoy the BMW the reverse is a game changer (well done BMW). The R18 will get too big for me at some stage so I will revert back to the Honda DCT at that time. For decades I could not understand why big cruisers were a thing. Now I have one and now I know why. .....Now how to tell the wife.... What I love about the BMW is its like the power in a 1960's V8 - tap it and it shakes and motivates forward & RPM range is similar and it vibes and shakes and lets you know what its thinking, down shift in a corner and it swears at you, very un German and like a 1960's V8 cornering is a thing but you miss plan it and it will let you know. It is a shared riding experience.

Both very beautiful Cruiser Motorcycles together. 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 🙏

Great vid as always! Totally agree!! Now I've been riding a cruiser for a year now, I dont want any other style bike, is all about the torque!!! oh and I don't know why, but this video isn't listed on my subscriptions page, i don't know if it was uploaded differently? But it says unlisted, hence maybe the low views? Anyway keep up the good work, always enjoy your videos 👍

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, glad you like the video, not sure how you have been able to see it as only people with a link are meant to be able to see it. ( it’s not been posted yet in relation to approved the sponsorship in the video) it’ll be uploaded properly soon!

I have 2 big bikes a kawasski zzr 1100 and a yamaha fjr 1300 love them both but really fancy a cruiser now been looking at kawasaki vn 1500 meanstreak stunning looking cruiser

I envy you...you have 2 of the best cruisers at your yard! :D (14:30 It would've funny to let your dog choose which one is the best)

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Haha yes 🐾

Passed my mod 2 unrestricted a couple of days ago. Bike shopping today, despite everyone hating on it, I'm going to be looking at cruisers! The triumph speedmaster 865 is tempting me. All the best, from Yorkshire!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Good luck with the search 👍🏼👍🏼

@Disposalist

2 жыл бұрын

You should be able to find a bargain SM 900, but the new (1200) ones are very different and you could also find a bargain 2018 - 2021 SM. My advice is to try both. I have a 2022 SM, but there's not much difference, functionally, to the 2018 (and there will be a price difference!).

@Will-uu8ed

2 жыл бұрын

@@Disposalist I found the speedmaster 900 really comfortable when I sat on it. Sadly the used bike dealerships dont let you test ride. They seemed to be priced at around £6500 for a 2015 model. Do you think thats a decent price? Cheers

@rarri6301

Жыл бұрын

@@Will-uu8ed I’ve seen a few triumph bobber 1200 (basically same as speed master but single seat) selling on eBay for under £7k. You probably won’t be riding with a pillion in your first year anyway so something bare in mind

I personally think the fishtail stock exhaust is a selling point of the R18 you can have other exhaust directly from BMW, but I think it's the best looking one.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

8 ай бұрын

Yes I agree. I’ve decided not to change it.

great video

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated 👍🏼

I luv my 2012 Road King that I've owned since new. The only downside would be It's weight... At 850 pounds it could defiantly use a reverse.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s for sure 👍🏼

I love cruisers, too, but they are are not practical as commuter bikes that need to navigate high-speed, busy American freeways. The taller German and Italian "plastic" bikes provide far better visibility, agility, and safety. But their aesthetics stink. There is perhaps one exception: the BMW K1600 Bagger, a fine-looking machine with terrific power and safety features. Any chance you guys can review one? Love the channel!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! We'd like to but it's proving difficult to get their bikes atm

Both great looking bikes

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy yea indeed

I love bikes with a classic look, but I don't like cruisers with their low seats. I prefer a seat that is about the same height as the tank, and mid rear controls. If I can't stand up on the pegs to clear obstacles I don't like it. That's why I prefer what Royal Enfield is doing over anything that Harley has for sale.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough bro. 👍🏼

He doesnt understand cos hes old!!! Brilliant....great review as always guys i really do love your reviews they"re always on point & always bang on..the bm is gorgeous in the way its put together but that harley sound🎼🎼🎼....wow....no other manufacturer has ever got that sound its just a classical sound track...i would be happy with either bike but thanks to your review the fat bobs in my top 3 of i want that bike at the moment...keep it up guys #no 1. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 diolch....🏍🛵

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Great points 👍🏼👍🏼

Cruisers look so good but the expense means that I wouldn't buy one but I thoroughly enjoyed a test ride on a Harley Fat Boy I just couldn't afford it! I'm not so keen on the Japanese cruisers which are a little more affordable. Great video

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s a fair point 👍🏼👍🏼

I definitely should!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

100% 👍🏼

I have Indian scout and I am beginner 52 years: perfect bike 👍🇫🇮

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼

I get the appeal of cruisers from the point of view of big torque and more relaxed riding, but the whole Harley / Hog / ape hangars thing turns me right off. I have ridden a Fat Bob, but to be honest the apes and loud pipes made me feel a bit of an idiot riding it through Swindon. And the “ culture” around it makes me cringe a bit. Just me. Everyone’s different and at the end of the day we are all riders. Equally, I’m not keen on dressing up like a power ranger and riding a sports bike with my arse in the air either. Respect to all riders !

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes I see your point. Personally I love the Harleys and the sound but we’re all different 👍🏼

@splodge5714

2 жыл бұрын

Agree about the loud pipes. I can't stand them on any bike but particularly Harleys, so obnoxious.

The bmw is simply gorgeous. Quality : outstanding

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Agreed 💯

I own a Yamaha XV950 Racer. Before that I used to owna Street Twin and Before that a Hyosung GT650 R, the Yamaha is the only bike that stayed with me for over a year (let alone 2), I have to say I don't see myself ever selling this bike because its just too unique and too beutiful to let go, I only wish it had more than a measly 55 HP, but then again it is still stock, I hope to push it to 70HP some day.

ALWAYS OK 👍 WITH YOU, SIR

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Many many thanks 👍🏼

Summed up perfectly the rationale for cruising.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

the Drone will be a great addition to your channel.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

Love the looks of the Harley and their air cooled V-twin engine looks great and suits a cruiser. A more modern version for me would be the new Triumph Rocket 3. 🚀🚀🚀

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed my friend 👍🏼👍🏼

The secret to handling a heavy bike is to park it in a clever way so you're not trying to heavy them. Let gravity work for you

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely! 👍🏼👍🏼

The more i see of those BMW crusers the more i like them.

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

They are fabulous 👍🏼

I think cruisers biggest problem is their desire to be some sort of "luxury" item, prices of Harleys and Indians are obscene (The BMW probably too), especially if compared to the raw specs of them - and yes I know the specs isnt the whole story. But how are you gonna entice new riders to the cruiser type with prices like that?? Thankfully we have the Rebel 1100 to help with that.

I agree as a Harley owner I would love a reverse gear

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

💯👍🏼

Nice vid. Love the cruisers, indeed. As you know, I have a Triumph Speedmaster, which isn't quite all the way, but is enough cruiser to appreciate all the reasons you love Harleys, the R18 and the like. We're all 'bikers', but the sports bike thing is very different. I understand the 'thrill' of track racing, of course, but sports bikes on a public road? If you're doing it right, you're risking your licence and life, surely? And if you're not, what's the point? I like to ask sports bikers "have you got any good track times?" and when they, almost always, say "I don't take it on a track", that kinda ends the conversation for me, hehe. I've never 'got it'. To counterpoint my own apparently negative comment on sports bikes; *if* you're into bike racing as a sport (on the TV etc) then I totally understand why you'd want a racing style bike! A lot of wanting a cruiser or classic (or any type, I suppose) is the look, style and feel, of course. The difference with a classic or cruiser to me, though, is everything about it is 'usable'. Its purpose, reason and meaning is served every time you get on it. It's a whole and complete 'experience' every time. But for all bikes, as long as they make you grin, then that's good enough, isn't it? And any PTW is a ton more grin-inducing than a car, no?

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes very good points. We’re not reviewing sports bikes anymore, because I think they encourage reckless riding, and so many other channels push the idea of knee down demonic speed

Thanks

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼

That Beemers gorgeous,but so expensive!

Imo the R18 should keep the stock exhausts on.. its a lovely rumble and look cool 😎

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I (Ol Man) think so too

Hi guys, love your vids - love my lil cruiser, have a Keeway 125 as my very first bike, planning on the next stage of the test and up-grading, now of course I'd love a R18 or a Harley, but what cruiser would you recommend as a midway point?

@MrDarcy-OlMan

Жыл бұрын

I used Harley 48 or a Royal Enfield Super Meteor 👍🏼

Cruiser to me is definition of a motorcycle. When i think motorcycle i think bikes like yours. True piece of arts. Sad you haven't manage to establish relation with Moto Guzzi coz they have 1400cc cruiser you could try

@MrDarcy-OlMan

Жыл бұрын

Yes good point 👍🏼👍🏼

Great video guys, I also do agree cruiser are the most comfy bikes in my opinion. Out of subject question, are you guys willing to review the Kawasaki z900rs?? t’s a Japanese retro bike too. Cheers and ride safe!

@MrDarcy-OlMan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Kawasaki aren’t lending bikes to people like us; they still think people buy magazines!

@ramimator

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDarcy-OlMan hahaha that’s pretty weird, here in Belgium, they don’t think like that anymore. 😅