Still my favourite bike mate! It's going to look AWESOME with the fairing and belly pan 👍👍

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

cheers mate 👍

❤ Glad you finally found a bike you love ❤

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

thanks buddy 👍

Great video and I just ordered one

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

Nice!! You won't be disappointed! Absolutely incredible bikes! Enjoy! 👍

I'm 6' 3" with a 34 inch inseam and I took one of these for a test ride last week and it fit me like a glove. By far the most comfortable I've ever been on a bike. I put my bike up for sale at the weekend and one of these - the black/gold one - is on my shopping list. I'm considering swapping out the stock seat for the scrambler seat from the X-Tribute version. Looks better IMO and gives another inch or so of leg room. That CP2 engine is a s sweet as a nut too.

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jake...Great choice!! Might have a Black and Gold one for sale soon if yr interested!😉 yr right about the comfort, its perfect for the taller rider 👌

@jakesolo2872

Жыл бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 Cheers. My local Yamaha dealer has a couple of black/gold ones in at the moment, though it was the white/blue one I had out for a test. I was seriously impressed. I sat on it and would probably have paid for one there and then before even starting it up. No issues at all with leg room and reach to or lean on the bars. Such a relief to not have to contort yourself or put up with any niggly, crampy ergos. Should have looked at one years ago.

Hi Will, i'm test riding 650 intercepter tomorrow and already thinking i will order one. your bike looks great as is but look forward to seeing new additions. Bob

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

Ohhh!! Yr not getting rid of the classic 350 are you?! 😱 what dealers are you going to?

@Bob-yx6iv

Жыл бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 i'm keeping classic 350, dealer is Groombridges.

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

@@Bob-yx6iv Great stuff!!👍

I bought mine in white last week. Agree with most things you say. But the instrument cluster is better in this position than the last one. Its easier to look at. Keep the videos coming. Wana aee what you do with it.

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

Hi Imran...the new instrument cluster position doesn't allow you to fix any after market screens( except the one that Yamaha do) I'm sure companies will start to make them but as it stands only the Yamaha screen fits which is annoying...aside from that I absolutely love the bike and have lots of plans for it!....enjoy Yr new XSR It's a REALLY great bike 👍

@ImranKhan-zi4gz

Жыл бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 I have the little protector. I wouldn't call it a screen. And your right. There isn't much out there as far as screens go for it. Oh well. We'll have to see what comes out in the future.

Sounds good. I kinda like the offset clock. Distinctive.

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

thanks buddy 👍

It does sound lovely. 😊 nice bike, must see if i can get a test ride 😊

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

If yr ever in the Beckenham,Kent area then yr more than welcome to take it out 👍

@TAYM

Жыл бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 thank you 😊

This is Carrie, I have just taken a liking to motorcycles. That is a beautiful bike you have there. I also wanted to thank you for all of your kind comments and support that you’ve shown me and my late husband over the years. Thank you.

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

Carrie!!! Feel like I know you! Hope Yr doing okay? Glad you like the bike! 😀 you should think about getting one! x

@bjkail24

Жыл бұрын

I got one!! It’s just a ninja 650. Brandon wouldn’t let me get one, he said when he passed that I could, so that’s just what I did! I’ve been riding for a yr now. Last month I was moving it and it slipped in gravel and fell on my leg and tore my ACL. Ugh… now I have to have surgery. O well, worth it lol 💗

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

@@bjkail24 lol! Good for you Carrie....that's not good about the surgery thou 😔 does that mean yr biking days are over.?...can I say that you and Brandon had a huge impact on me so thank you for that

@bjkail24

Жыл бұрын

Heck no! I’m just getting started on my bike riding days! Lol I’m hoping to be riding again by late summer. And I’m so glad that we had an impact on you. That means a lot to hear. I never wanted to do the videos but Brandon said he would never do a video without me, and now I’m so glad we did them. I just started watching your videos :)

@bjkail24

Жыл бұрын

I sent you an email.

Hi Willie i have just brought a 68 plate XSR 700 because my Triumph Street Cup was causing me aches and pains being so low.I would strongly suggest looking at the SW Motec rear brake reservoir cover to fill in what i think is an ugly gap,the kit also includes a cover for the opposite side,all easily bolted on with no mods required.

@2wheeledwillie395

Ай бұрын

Hey buddy...if I still had my XSR I'd definitely buy that! Always hated that ugly gap

"another week" got me 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Nice looking bike Will, agree on that. BUT...... knowing how tall you are, I would be interested to see a side view of you sat on it. I've just been into a Suzuki/Yamaha dealer to look at the new Gsxs1000 Gt and they had those xsr700 in there. I think they look small, certainly for a fat bastard like me. I'm glad you find it comfy though, cos I really do wanna see you keep a bike longer than a month or two. If my scan shows I don't need surgery and this is something I'm gunna have to live with, I'm gunna need something lighter than the RT. Finding something lighter to take my weight/height and to be able to tour on is proving harder than I thought. Ride safe mate, and think that'll look better with that RD kit on it 👍

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

yes I definitely will do a video sitting on the bike that's a good idea👍...Yr right it isn't a big bike but the higher seat just gives me more room for my legs...Will be such a shame if u have to get rid of the RT dude, did the 1000GT suzuki not do it for you?

@tojj29

Жыл бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 If its dry tomorrow, I might go up and take it out for a couple of hours. The dealers is only 40 minutes away. I'd need to get off it after an hour and swing my arm round like an orangutan at a rave, but at least it'll give me an idea of how comfy it is and if the lesser weight of it makes a big difference. If I do, I'll film it and stick it up. The problem with an RT, is they spoil you. Its honestly the first bike over the last 10 years (since I've been gaining weight) that doesn't bat an eyelid at carrying me around. It's fast, it handles well, loads of payload capacity on top of my weight, comfortable, and still does 53mpg no matter how you ride it. Will be a big pull to get me away from it that's for sure. All depends what's happening with this shoulder. Don't really wanna keep dropping the RT, that's the problem.

Hi, even though you mention the flat seat is firm, how much firmer than stock, and did you get the seat from a dealer. I’ve ordered mine via Yamaha UK. Got mine serviced on Tuesday by an independent, and a trusted one at that 👌and I asked them to Motul engine oil in which they did, but they did use a genuine Yamaha oil filter. Not had chance to give the bike a good run yet as the weather up here, Northwest UK is just pants 👎🏻. Like you mentioned, the bike is just awesome 👌. All the best 👍🏻

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dave ... I would say the flat seat is quite a bit firmer than the stock one although maybe it just needs to "bed in" ... ive been riding the Royal Enfield quite a lot recently which has an extremely soft seat so that might also have something to do with it 🤔 ..I bought my seat from Flitwick motorcycles (really good company)...I also had my bike serviced at an independent Garage, they used yamaha parts and I've been using them for the past 15 years and trust them 100%...hope the weather brightens up soon and you can get back in the saddle! 👍

Where are you Willy? It’s been 4 weeks since your last video. Hope you are OK. Are you out choosing your next bike?

xsr700 2022 black,with gold rims,was delivered to my village home in the philippines last week very cool bike,more than enough ponies when fuel/air induction is increased, mated to 6 speed box,when its out of warranty, that's when I'll add exhaust and new ecu and get it tuned, as lone ranger said to Tonto WTF WAS THAT TONTO??? PICK A LANE DROP DA LIGHTS,SMASH DA GAS, 😉 ENJOY

Interesting review and surprised to hear the complaints about the seat, as one other reviewer I like said he found it very plush. I thought it would be an upgrade on the standard seat, which is already quite nice, which is so unusual for most motorcycles. Guess I have to find out myself how I feel about that seat. I do like the design even more than the standard seat, and I like that it makes the position higher. At 6'2 this seems like a great bike for me. I did sit on the Z650RS as well, and found that to be passable, not bad, but the XSR definitely has a bit more legroom. The Ducati Scrambler I found not comfortable seat wise. My main gripe with the XSR is that it doesnt have an analogue dash, and that is what draws me to the Z650RS which has a gorgeous analogue dash. Bad call Yamaha, otherwise this bike would be perfect. I may still buy this over the Kawa because of the seat position/extra height and because of the engine. Then again both bikes need an aftermarket exhaust to sound good, they are very quiet, so you can ask yourself if the CP2 is much more glorious than that parallel twin from Kawa? That one does sound every so tinny stock though.

@2wheeledwillie395

5 ай бұрын

Hi Jacob...I sold my XSR700 last year to a friend and he's since put a black widow exhaust on it and it sounds AMAZING....the CP2 engine is one of my favourite engine's of all time 👍

@jacobwilliams1285

5 ай бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 I believe it because the clips on YT sound amazing. I saw you changed to a Bonneville, I am also considering a T100 as "top of my budget" option. How would you compare yours to the XSR you had? Comfort wise especially I wonder about that, but also in other areas.

@2wheeledwillie395

5 ай бұрын

@jacobwilliams1285 I think both the t100 and the t120 are better bikes lookswise, comfortwise I find the Triumph more comfortable but you need to try them both as everyone is different...the T100 is an AMAZING bike, I actually preferred it to the T120 but because I do a fair amount of motorway riding the extra power and the 6th gear makes the T120 better for me

Just had a look at Velocity motorcycles ... OMG ... Absolutely stunning.... Took me right back and made me feel about 18 again🤣. With the way you said the bike rides, what an amazing ride that would be. The exhaust is lovely to look at, especially when you compare to some of the monstrosities new bikes come with these days ... Also, if your going to make it look like an RD I don't think you would want a deep four stroke bark out of it.

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

Hey Rich....yep it took me back too buddy! I absolutely LOVED the look of the RD350 so if it ends up looking similar then it'll be worth it 👌

@richardjames2775

Жыл бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 I can't believe what you've found ... Really I can't ... I'm looking up on eBay to see how much xsr700 are and dreaming now😍. You've gotta do it if you can afford it ... Amazing, what a rush that would be😎

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

@@richardjames2775 the complete kit is around £1500-£1600 😱 and that's not painted!!

@richardjames2775

Жыл бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 I don't think that's bad at all ... There's a lot of work gone into that. I wont tell you how much I've spent on one if my bikes... Mainly because I've lost count and it's still ongoing😭

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

@@richardjames2775 haha!! Tell me! Might make me feel a bit less guilty!!

Hey man, bike looks great! How tall are U or whats Ur inseam? I've sat on few bikes like kawasaki z650, ninja 650, honda cb650r and they all have literally no legroom for me.. Do u know more bikes that are ok for long legs? It's difficult to find naked/supersport under 100hp that fits tall rider

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

hey buddy...yes I'm 6'4'' with a 33' inseam..I feel yr pain dude! I've sat on/owned MANY naked bikes and have always felt cramped! Honda cb 650 and cb1000 are definitely cramped, kawasaki z900/1000 felt even worse as did the Yamaha MT07 and MT09...The Triumph Bonnie T120 is a good fit and felt comfortable..The xsr700 is great mainly because the seat is higher than most other naked bikes...obviously adventure bikes are much better but it's down to how you feel about the look of them...Good luck buddy 👍

@Croth4r

Жыл бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 Thanks for sharing Ur experience! Suzuki v-strom 650 was very comfortable but it looks so dorky.. and i really like more agile bikes. I'm gonna check yamaha dealer tomorrow and i'll try XSR700 and tracer7 - they both look nice to me. I heard that CP2 engine sounds great if u put aftermarket exhaust on it, but yeah i would search for one with DB-killer.

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

​@@Croth4r yes the vstrom is a great bike (I've done a load of videos on the 3 I've owned although they were the 1050cc) I think you'll find the XSR more comfortable than the Tracer imo....yep the ackro exhaust sounds AMAZING on the CP2 engine...Good luck buddy 👍

I love this bike's looks. I'd leave it just like it is. I may well get one in Thailand. Useful bag on the side. What is it, please?

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

yeah I haven't totally made my mind up on the fairing etc...its gonna cost quite a bit....the bag was just a cheap tool roll off of Ebay 👍

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

Жыл бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 I think any sort of fairing will ruin the bike's looks.

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

@@user-sw2lv3zp6o Maybe!!🤔

im 6'4 and on the bigger side at 275 pounds, do you think this bike would be a decent fit for me?

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

Hey Marcus, yes I think the bike would fit u really well... plenty of legroom plus the flat seat means u have the option to move around more 👍

Just picked mine up. Total novice , test passed '93. 1 bike then, small spill and never rode again til bought 125 scooter last year. Suzuki 250 inazuma 2months ago,p/exd that for this demonstrator with 85 miles on clock. 5'8", on balls of foot when stationary. Am really bowled over by it🕴

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

Nice!!! Yr gonna love it Mark!! What colour did you get?

@cwm0

Жыл бұрын

Black same as yours but it came fitted with side tank pads, meter cover and headlight grill. Half a street pack.? Very lucky happy chap. 🕴

@2wheeledwillie395

Жыл бұрын

​@@cwm0 nice!!! bet it looks the business with the street pack on it 👍

You may like Yamahas, maybe you've had good luck with Yamahas, but I have not. The worse motorcycle I've owned was a Maxium 700cc Yamaha. I also have owned two Viragos, one where the oil pressure light kept flickering on, the other woreout both timing chains and rattled like crazy at 20,000 miles and a Star (Yamaha) Stratoliner which was poorly engineered and handled like driving a wash tub down the highway. I've owned 17 motorcycles but I will never own another Yamaha. Maybe I just picked out lemons, but the one Virago only had 3000 miles on it when I bought it and the Stratoliner was new.