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Just reserved a black one also on the basis of your review. Next week I will make a test drive. So thanks!
That makes my day. Thanks for sharing.
Really enjoyed this video. Will visit it again. Thank you.
Thanks for the support. I have also reviewed the newest gen klr and almost every competitor. Cheers. Nik
Love to have one. Only how about a duo passenger?
Yes, the rear passenger seat Cowl is removable and it exposes the rest of the saddle.
I've been shopping for this bike on FB Marketplace. Only to find this video while researching. Turns out, I've been looking to buy your bike haha. I'll make an offer of 3800. I'll come pick it up.
Thanks for watching. Appreciate the offer but there's a viewer planning to come down from Sacramento this week to pick it up. His offer was higher and I promised I'd hold it for him until the weekend given the distance.
@@pegasusmotorcycletoursah, I'm taking the MSF class this weekend. Or I'd attempt to outbid him ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
They’re much smoother because they have a Counterbalance in the 1900 vs the 1700 roadstar that shakes and vibrates . Great review !!👍👏
Thanks for that tidbit. Great info. Much appreciated.
F800: because I can’t afford a r1250gs
Two very, very different bikes. Aside from the blue and white logo, not much is similar.
I'm very impressed with your reviews. I've never watched a more informative review. Awesome and interesting! Thank you!
Thanks for taking the time and glad to hear it. Nik
Do you still have this bike? I'm almost a year late for offers but let me know if you still have it. We can deal with this and the f800gt! Thanks again for the great reviews and context.
This sold a long while ago.
Great reviews, I've been watching older content on your channel for a while and I was searching for an F800gt when this was posted so I wanted to say thanks for the honest review. Also, I'm in for $1500. I know that's low compared to the market, but I have a large shipping cost to account for as well. Thanks again for the videos!
Thank you very much for the support. I am glad you found my videos worth the time. Cheers. I will keep your offer in mind. Nik
Rear tire on SV :P
I don't understand
That reflash makes it more nervous. I cannot complain about twitchy handling. I love my vfr1200. The only thing that's a bummer is the seat.
I don't find the seat terrible although mine has been reuplholstered.
Great video, well done!
Thank you very much. I have a video on how to clean the carb in this bike and how to install this oversozed gas tank if interested. Cheers. Nik
the first goldwings were not 1500cc but 1000cc. Then there was an 1100, 1200 and the 1500 ccs finally was released in 1998.
Correct. I had two GW form the 70s. Please see that review of my 79 and 76 along with history of the line. Thanks
I've got a 95 1200 and really liked the rounder styling, which first sold me on the bike. However, it's the amazing power delivery that's kept it in the fleet (I've had it now a bit over 20 years). Like the reviewer noted, it pulls like a locomotive and the power band starts way down low and never lets up. I highly recommend this bike if you can get one! Super sturdy, mechanically unbreakable, and the weight is nothing shocking if you've ridden anything older. As far as Sport Touring, I got a set of soft GIVI saddlebags and a Triumph tank/trunk bag combo that I can use if I'm going on a longer trip. But far and away the best thing about the bike is the power...I stepped the rear sprocket up just one tooth, and now its even more fun! I am no light-weight, but 145mph still comes up pretty quickly. This baby is basically a two wheel muscle car...its not going to keep up with focused sport bikes in the twisties, but I promise you'll love the off-the-rails pull...guaranteed to catch more than a few other liter bikes by surprise!
Very cool that there are so many diehard fans out there. I haven't seen another one since.
If you think the future is EV, you´re an idiot.
Try a vulcan 2000 their getting extremely hard to find in good condition and low mileage
Yes, I can't recall the last time I've seen 9ne honestly. It's been years in Chicago, he was hit by a driver in an alley. The driver basically rode right on the bike. I was just sitting observing the lines while they argued. No one was hurt, the bike barely damaged. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm also remember the vaquero
Never heard of this company before. Thanks for the very informational review
Great to have you. I'm Nik, the presenter, proprietor and guide. We just launched our tour of the southwest and you can see that and our Easter Sierra tour trailer in the playlist. Cheers. Nik
That bike can't be a 2005. These bikes didn't come out till 2006
Somewhere in the review I mispoke. Others have pointed that out. Thank you.
Be aware. DRZ-E carb is different !!!
How so? Thanks for that.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours DRZ-E have Keihin FCR39 carb. For example here is E model carb. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXeos6qBZMrHg9o.html
@@pegasusmotorcycletours DRZ-E have Keihin FCR39 carb.
My first bike. Gonna ride it until the wheels fall off.
Good one. Enjoy it! They last forever so I hope you really love it.
Hey mate, is it OK to feature your clip in a moto edit some time soon? We will credit you in all the descriptions. :).
Negative.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours okay, thanks for the answer. good luck on your journey friend
What’s your thoughts and opinions on the 2024 CFMoto 650 Aventura?
Don't have personal experience but looks like a street bike - I don't see any meaningful adv features.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours How about a KTM 690 Adventure and Triumph 800 XCx versus the new Fuel Injected KLR?
I know of someone who didn't check the valves for 160000km (not recommended), but these bikes are tanks. Had one and would buy another one for long distance touring.
Is I was looking to invest in a new bike ot would likely be this one. Thanks for sharing.
Terrible review, five minutes before you even start talking about the bike, then too much time on appearance and aesthetics, I have the bike, real issues with support, better if you can work on it yourself, difficult to get parts, not good on freeways, but I ride more local roads, great torque for rough roads, good price, especially now that you can pick it up used. Good for what it is, beginners should get a smaller bike.
Thanks for the input
Brakes are 6 pistons each side so 12 pistons on the front. If you want the bike more docile put the original exhaust on which has low and high rev servo flap in it and get rid of the tune on the ecu. Heated grips are a Honda accessory, can be easily fitted.
I believe each caliper has three pistons from the outside, and on the inside its not another 3 pistons bit a back plate. Meaning 6 total in the front. Ive never heard of any vehicle having more tha. That.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours no they are definitely 6 each side, I have a 2010 DCT The Crosstourer has 3 each side which I also have. Love Honda’s 1200 V4
@@pegasusmotorcycletours Suzuki GSXR750SRAD had 6 piston calipers and the GSXR 1000 K1
Definitely 6 pistons on each side, I’ve done the breaks on mine, 2 of the pistons on one side are operated by the rear brake and the rest by the front.
The unicam system is derived from Hondas crf motocross bikes, it still has 4 valves per cylinder.
Thanks for that informant.
Subscribed.. great review Nik! I've been admiring VFR and sport touring bikes in general for a while now. Thanks for the valuable insight. ✌
Great to have you.
Your bit about meeting friends with private sales is so true. I become long friends with some of the guys I have bought from and sold to. Sometimes we spend hours talking bikes before we even get to the sale at hand lol
Exactly. Nearly every friend I have that I'm close with in San Diego has been somehow related to the motorcycles.
Seems like you can find one for a good price. Good bang for your buck
I think so especially the early 5th generation ones. I've seen them go as low as 4 grand
The ugliest designed bike with odd engine mounted in the world. BMW R18 boxer takes the second place
The Aesthetics are always so subjective. I agree with you about the bmw, even the new ones with the boxer engine, but I don't agree with you with the Italian. They are very industrial looking but I do love the engine. As for the rest of the bike I think it's one of the most handsome motorcycles on the road. I actually ride the Flying Fortress right now and it's surreal head turner and conversation starter.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours Italian supersports bikes have no match as the most beautiful bikes with its industry inspiring designs. But MotoGuzzi.....errrr. Just because something is ugly, odd would make it unique but it will still remain ugly and odd.
Really beautiful, the design of this has really hold up good. Might have looked dull in the 90s when everything was screaming neon colors but looks great now 😊
Well puts even though nowadays people are all over those highlighter colored bikes. Beautiful red never goes out of fashion though. Beautiful red is always immune to the trends. And really gets the blood going. The strip clubs understand that well with the importance of red getting the blood going. In the world world I think the Alfa Romeo 4C red is so gorgeous, reminds me of that perfect lipstick. They know what they're doing.
thise 80s vfrs with the gear driven cams all blew up because of the cam heat treatment issues.
I haven't heard too many issues with these honestly so I'm glad you bring that up Period
im 6 foot 3 the choice is between sindscreen all the way up with air smacking my head or down and its like a normal bike. i often switch back and forth to just change the experience when crushing miles.
It is nice to be hidden away from the wind entirely because I find the wind very fatiguing.
i have an 08 and its great, best generation of these bikes. your tire pressure and suspension settings are wrong. they give you adjustments to make it good and I dont think its unreasonable to say you cant knock it withought spending some time adjusting. 32 psi is way way too low, its a heavy bike get them up into the low 40s and its transformed into a very nimble machine. I've got the settings perfect and i often take off the bags and run it in the canyons. trail breaking turns the front tire into a triangle profile fairly quickly compared to other bikes, but that's not a deal killer. i get better mileage than that, 37ish on long sporty rides. 58, 101, g16 going la to laguna seca, many 110+mph runs got that. tire pressure is propbibly makes that difference. buddy on my ktm 1290 gt in the same ride tracking the same speeds everywhere got the exact same amount of fuel at every stop so eh. That's just what a cable throttle feels like on a 4 cilender bike. its what a cramp buster was invented for. the cable throttle is also whats stopping them from doing cruise control. the bike has a ton of wind up its incredibly controllable, personal opinion but i dont think you need ride modes on a 4 cylinder bike. big twins yea ride modes help. as far as i see it you were running around with flat tires saying the mileage is bad and is sluggish to maneuver and from my seat like yea duh. some credentials i also own a ktm 1290gt, 990duke, fz6, suzuki bandit 1200, ninja 400.
Thank you for sharing however right now I am on a Honda VFR 1200 which I've also reviewed on this channel and even though it's also a heavy bike it feels much more manageable and nimble although everybody is recommending the ZZR which I think will be my next bike when I find one.
I am 32... and I am a big dude... I am considering a wing as I have never been comfortable on long rides... the discomfort is distracting.
In that case it's the way to go. Perhaps rent one first to know if it's for you before pulling the trigger.
Ps. I have a buyers guide in the playlist as well for this 5th gen
Realy good information.
Thanks for watching.
I had a 2012 for 5 years and almost 30k trouble free miles. Honestly, I never rode it off road on anything more than a hard packed dirt road. I spent 95% of my time on the pavement. It soaked up the miles effortlessly, and like you mention its low center of gravity makes it handle quite well for as tall as it is. I'm considering getting one again!
I went from a 2012 NC700X to a '16 F800GS. Thought id go off pavement more with that but I never did since i have a smaller dual sport anyways. The extra suspension travel also means more height, so in some ways the NC was easier for a novice off road. Skid plate protected its belly if you ran it over anything. If that engine didnt have a fuel cutoff at 6600 RPMs, i probably never would have sold it. I REALLY wish Honda brought their Crossrunner over here. VFR800 engine in a NC like chassis. Would have been perfect for me!
Yes that bike seems like a golden combo. I live the vfr 800. I own the 1200 now. It miss my 800
I think the fjr gen 3 would be my pick. The six speed transmission increased gearing 10 percent over gen 2, which also had a 2,7 percent taller top gear than gen 1. I find most large bikes do not have tall enough gearing, although the gen 3 fjr does. One of the criticisms of the gl 1800 is that it could have had a sixth gear, or taller gearing. This is solvable, through commissioning a gear manufacturer to cut a larger drive pinion gear for the final drive, and space the driven pinion gear, but it would cost. if I was allowed to alter the gearing, then the Goldwing gets the nod. 10:39
I think most reviews, especially those outside of Europe, don't focus on the luggage because moto-touring kinda sucks. The best touring motorcycle is a Miata, maybe a Corvette if you're a bit fat or an SLK if you're bougie.
I beg to differ. You are describing traveling in a box behind glass. I just hosted an event last Saturday from a client of mine who just returned after 2.5 years of touring latin america on a bike I sold him. If interested check out the presentation under the Live tab on my channel.
@pegasusmotorcycletours That's fair. But the box and glass sure are nice when the temperature drops or it starts raining. The seat and trunk sure are nice after a few days. I love my bike, but 6 hours is about my limit before I start wishing I were in a car and by 3 days I start hating it.
AKropovik does a perfect end can for the super tenere downwards facing like the original from factory but a much lighter carbon fibre tip I personaly think the st is an awesome machine ATB from the UK !
Thanks for sharing. If you liked the scenery in the review I offer that tour of the Eastern Soerras where this was mostly filmed. The trailer is also in my playlist. Cheers. Nik
Certainly a goal for me. I’m encouraging my wife to do some ADV training so we can both get out there. This is a tremendous value for the $. Especially if we don’t have to bring our own bikes!
Thank you. Where are you located? I offer private ADV training and day trips. Another one of my tours is Southern California which is a perfect training ground. Would make for a fantastic lo g weekend getaway, a mix between riding and enjoying "America's finest city". All you'd need to bring is your personal protective gear. More info is on my website so please don't hesitate to reach out if I can be of assistance.
@@pegasusmotorcycletours we’re in the Southeastern US, but my wife is still learning. She’s been showing more interest in ADV riding. We’ve even been considering a 2-up tour as well. We’ll definitely look at your tours when the time comes. Thanks for the great content.
Who did your ECU flash?
Ghull. I spoke to him over the phone. They dont do it anymore. Too many regularions
I was hoping to watch this live yesterday but sadly couldn't. Is there a recording of the talk, the description link does not work. Thank you!
It was a great event. Here you go. kzread.infohyYKfBQ5NwQ?feature=share
Kindly rotate the camera since it's sideways!
I noticed shortly I to the presentation and then rotated it. If you watch on your phone it will show better.
Camera on the wrong side, your hands obscured your work.
Thanks for the input I have a better setup now. Cheers.
I have been eyeballing the 1400 GTR ...... but it's emotionally hard to get rid of my like new condition Honda ST1300 ......
I've heard nothing but great thing. And right now I'm riding the vfr1200 which I like more sp rake a look at that review as well for.comparison. never sold well because of competing with the st
I love my ‘06 Stratolined Roadliner bought 7 years old with 3K miles. Reckless fairing just installed. I am never going electric.
Fantastic bike. I had one Zero e bike and that was enough.
My new motivation to start saving ❤ 🏍️
Let's do it!
I've heard that the clutch on an XR650 is immortal.
Gene went through a few of them. I'm hosting his presentation tomorrow in person and live on KZread so check that put. He just returned after 2.5 years around Latin America.