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Cheers for the review..I will go with the Drift as its a perfect dashcam/helmet cam for recording a ride in the event of an accident, and I like it makes you look like your riding sensible...Cheers
@@christopherburke4224 Glad you found it helpful, and it sounds the perfect camera for your use 🙂👍
I was around the corner from you, I was camped with a couple of the teapotone clan that camped in the wrong place :)
Ahh cool, did you have a good weekend? Shame Teapot wasn't able to get to it this year 🙂
@@HippoDrones yeah it was good thanks, didn't party as much as I'd like as the guys I was hanging with where not big party animals lol, and with me being a bit introverted/socially awkward struggled to tag along with anyone else for the rest of the night lol
@@scottparkin69 Am glad you had fun, it is a pain when the folk you go with have a different agenda. The thing I love about the ABR is that it is a music festival where everyone loves bikes... so there is always something to talk to randoms about, and tag along with. I met up by fluke this year with a total random I met up with last year, and we hung out for a bit, even did the pub quiz with them 😀 I get the social anxiety thing though, I struggle with it, especially when I've not had a beer... thankfully there was lots of beer! 😀
A real pleasure to meet you a whole week ago now,which I don't really remember due to the cider,but woken up & found a F**k Putin sticker & i think you gave me it!!! 🤣❤️👍 I did think I'd bump into yourself & a few others again over the weekend,but I think everyone hid from me!!! 😭😭😭😜✌️ Oh & I think I might have had a loose bowel moment if I'd tried the trails...Although would have saved a trip to those chemical toilets! 😮👍
@@johndiehardmclean23 awesome to meet you too mate, although the f*** putin sticker was not from me lol 😆 Dodgy guts when camping sucks, I hope it wasn't too bad
@HippoDrones Was surprised to hear you were chilly riding up,as we were roasting coming down...Albeit in a transit van! 🤪🤣✌️
@@johndiehardmclean23 haha... a bit more wind protection in a van 🤣
Poop moments are indeed important. It's not like we all have spare flush water at home to do our business there. This is why we work in an office and go out on weekends, to have the big flush somewhere else. It's all about budgeting. / @ 13:17 were you quoting Jamie Oliver? 😆/ Music-wise, events I have gone to here often have younger local bands performing. Style is still usually more with rock roots. But they are fresh and interesting to listen to, also cheaper for the organizer.
@@theodorstravels they are muchly so. Haha, I always make the most of being at work too... toilet paper is not cheap! 🤣 No Jamie Olivers were harmed in the making of this video 😄 Yeah, younger newer original music bands would be better, but the biking community is aging, so I assume they did market research and thought best to not deviate from the status quo... lol. In a few years, none of the audience will have heard of the bands being covered, I wonder what they will do then?
We are doing it this year! I’ll message you when I’m home from the Pyrenees tour 💪🏼
Roger that Maja :-) we shall make it happen! :-D
Was great meeting you mate.
@@haggiswhisperer and you dude 🙂👍
I arrived at 9 am on the Friday morning and rode straight in. Slowish granted, but no issues. Also screenshot the tickets so no Internet needed. It was a fantastic weekend through and through.
@@jamesgale9073 it definitely was an amazing weekend. We'd have loved to have beaten the rush and got their early, but I left home to head up there at 6am, any earlier and I may as well have left the day before! 🤣
"In 2025, the ABR welcomes the UK's top Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys tribute acts! Also join us Saturday night for the best Polka music this side of the Channel!" Dammit, Pete!!!🤣
@@markfortin8286 haha... all those bands are still bloomin old too 🤣
Had such a riot every time we hooked up. Thanks for keeping me entertained. Totally agree with the vehicle traffic. Although makes me feel a bit better that it wasn’t just me binning it!! I did find it a little scary at times though. Worst I’ve seen it in the last 3 years. Fingers crossed for better traffic plans next year.
@@Midlifebikerchick awesome weekend, ty for keeping us entertained with your awesome company 🙂👍 Hopefully they will go back to how they ran entry last year as that was loads better.
Done 450 miles on mine so far and it’s lovely. Wrists not an issue but position a pain if in traffic for too long. Otherwise a total blast. Getting 160 miles before a refill. Cruise is really handy and easy to use. Don’t buy it if you don’t like being pestered at bike meets as it draws a crowd. Can’t wait for rev limit to be removed at first service.
@@ianbaker2359 you can adjust the gear change rev limit yourself
was that the thingy viaduct about 7 mins in?🤔
@@mellowr1 Yup, the Ouse Valley Viaduct, it has scaffolding all over it at the mo, so not hugely photogenic
@@HippoDrones yeah that's the one😃
@@mellowr1 👍
Well, seeing the carnage of the entry on Friday makes me not regret buying the VIP pass. Other than that and the merging of the trail exit and main entrance queue, I have no real complaints over the event. It was a great weekend. Fully agree on the music thing! More variety next year please ABR
@@Phil480 it does make the Thursday arriving more appealing... am hoping they address it for 2025. Cracking weekend all in though 😎👍
I’m glad you had some positive experiences despite some of the shenanigans.
99.99% was awesome mate, it was purely the chaos of getting in that was the issue. Had no problems leaving because they didn't mess with that this year thankfully.
Hey Hippo, sounded like a right ol time! Do they have online tickets & check-in or is it at the booths? I've caught up with a few fellow YTers that went. It would be an experience but I'd do it just once
It was a cracker Steve 🙂 So you buy online, and they send you an email with a QR code, but because there was no signal up there, my QR code wouldn't load. It is well worth getting to, even if you don't ride the trail or take out demo bikes as the talks and music and atmosphere is enough of a reason to do it! 🙂
It was superb, a couple issues this year I agree, the showers were queueing even at 2pm which bugged me but yes over all superb. I did see a KZread star on the track but he didn't recornise me😂
It was indeed mate. Ahh, maybe that was a pinch point at your camp area, ours had queues in the morning, but nothing mega... I just got all stinky and didn't use them 😀 Hahahaa... I bet he was right up himself that one! 😀
@@HippoDrones yeap quite evil from what I hear.
@@exeterrider 🤣
Well the que cant be as bad as it was at truckfest 😅 how long was the off-road trail this year ?
The standard trail was 30km not sure with the expert bits added 🙂
It was a pleasure to meet you at the ABR Pete. In the words of Mr Fish you are one of life’s good guys 👍 Good video buddy.
Ahh thanks for taking a look mate, and for letting me know up there what your KZread username is so I would recognise it. Ahh mate, very kind, and as are you buddy 🙂
I really want to go to the ABR festival but the hassle getting in puts me off completely.
It was only this year that it was bad, last year and year before it was absolutely fine, so don't let it put you off... Am pretty sure they will change it back to how it was for last year for the next one 🙂
So sorry that it was badly organised Mate. Other than that sounds like it was a great time. 😎
It was only a tiny bit of it that was bad, and just on entry. Once everyone was in, it was a cracking weekend 🙂
11:40 lol dude needs to chill out
I he was a right jobsworth, the other marshal was letting ten bikes out for every one this guy let out.
Good to catch up again bud. See you at the Wild South West Rally.. Ride safe.
Yes mate, can't wait 🙂
Quite a few have said the traffic management was crap this year compared to other years. And less toilets available, so it wasn't just you that thought that.
@@tojj29 hopefully the organisers will learn from it, they seem responsive to feedback from other years 🙂👍
Glad you had an awesome time Pete, in spite of the faffing around at the entry point. Hill climb looked good! Looked like a good ride you were on here, too, whilst you were telling us all about it :)
@@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger the hill climb bit was on the edge of my comfort zone, so I am glad I gave it a go 😎 Yeah, had a fun spin on the 8S, it is a cheeky little scamp 😁👍
Morning mate, glad you had a great time. I gave it a miss this year but might rock up next year. 👍🏻
@@MrSTAdventures hopefully see you there 👍
Hi ripper mate :)
Cheers Ro 🍻 🙂👍
Interesting bike, how does it compare to the GSX-8S . Power, handling etc. A comparison video would be nice maybe 😎 I would love riding mods on my bike. I like the half push on the indicator and the auto cancelling feature. Take care Mate
Totally different bikes mate, and I tend to leave the bike specs for people to check online as they are easily available. But the 8S has around 80bhp and is a parallel twin, the GP around 120 and is a triple. The 8S is all about bottom and mid-range torque, the GP is mid-range and top end power... it does have more torque ultimately, but as it is higher up the revs, it is smoother. The 8S is a bit of a hooligan to ride, like a supermoto, the GP is more refined and obviously more sporty 🙂 They both weigh about the same, have a 14l tank, but ride and feel very different.
@@HippoDrones cheers, I like the sound of the hooligan bike.
@@MRTPR 😁 it is a lotta fun 😁
Darn you! I have spent the past few weeks trying to keep from baking in the heat here. This excellent review has me jonesing for more than editing my own videos. So Hippo 2 ride mode has the turbo mode with infinite power or is the one with the cheat codes?😅
B, A, B, A, up, down, left, right, start and select! 😀
@@HippoDrones I thoight as much😄
@@RRatedCustoms 😀
Am I right in thinking there are different views for the rev counter and speedo. All the press Blurbs tend to show a more "retro" appearance. EDIT. Well clearly I didnt watch far enough into the video before I asked this question. Smashing bike though
Yes mate, there are a few display options to choose from
This was soo satisfying 😂 ples do more ❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it, the full build is on my channel, there is a playlist to the full Hornet build 🙂👍
Il watch that right now 😂😂@HippoDrones
@@Noonooo746 🙂
Hello. Nice to meet you at the ABR! Thank you for the stickers I will put them to good use! Take care!
Hey bud, yes mate, ace to meet you too. It was fun doing the quiz :-D I'll be adding your sticker to my top box as soon as I get a chance :-)
Congratulations! Bike of the year for me, I’m not jealous at all, much!? Could well be the bike I replace the f4i with, eventually, 1 day, maybe!? Enjoy.. 😊
Thank you. Yeah I agree, bike of the year 😎👍
She's a beauty mate! Not my cup of tea, or riding style, but that doesn't stop me enjoying watching you enjoy it! 😊 Bit of a classic, with some modern farkles, I guess, but looks the goods!
Thanks David, yeah I get it is the opposite of the adv style of bikes, but I really really love it. It is however making me realise I could do with a V Strom in my life. I looked at trying to convert the rear on my 8S to a V Strom bum, but sadly the frame looks different and the subframe won't mount to the 8S, so seems a no go.... So am juggling my bank balance to see if I can afford the swap with the 8S to an 800RE, but not sure if possible... especially seeing what the dealerships say my 9 month old, 3500mile 8S is worth 🤬
@@HippoDrones OK - You'll have to explain the VStrom desire... to me it is a bike, like mine, that is a sort of compromise between a true ADV bike and a Road Tourer. Your Aprilia surely is about the best you can get in ADV, is also a great long distance bike, and now the 2 road bikes you have would make any twisties ride a fun one - maybe explain in a Video ;) Not being smart at all mate, hope you realise, just can't get it from my point of view. (Which is also why it is always good to look at other people's points of view).
@@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger I want an every day bike, that us what the 8S was supposed to be, but it is possibly one of the least practical bikes I've owned and is terrible in the rain. As is my Aprilia with trail tyres, it just is not enjoyable to ride onvwet tarmac, even dry tarmac it wobbles all over the place, so a V Strom would be a good practical motorcycle
@@HippoDrones Ahhh! Thanks mate, now it makes sense - bung a good set of road tyres on and it'll be just as good in the wet as dry 👍
@@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger sadly with the 8S, it was the wrong bike for me.... it is an awesome machine and huge fun, but I want a more practical motorbike
Change in my life? Never! You'll have to press that tech into my cold dead hands! Looks like you are enjoying it 🙂
🤣 Hahaha 🤣 You know you want it really... 😁
fantastic review , looks and sounds a fantastic bike . looking forward to getting mine at some point in the future
Thank you Andy, I hope you don't have to wait too long! 🙂
@@HippoDrones August 10th is my collection date, counting down the days 😀
@@andyins1 😎🤘
sounds like a great Super Sport..
Am very much looking forward to it being fully run in to fully find out 🤘😁
She don’t look good enough for the bike showcase
LOL, far better looking than I am!
Good choice Pete,great looking bike,enjoy.👍🏻
Cheers Barry 🙂Am very much enjoying it! 😀
That bike looks as cool as it looks uncomfortable 😅 Very nice tho Pete good choice mate 👌
Hahahaha... thankfully I am getting used to the riding position, so the cool ratio is increasing! 😀
@@HippoDrones 👌😎😎
@@MVDBR 🧊= 11 😀
What a fantastic looking bike. Good little introduction too. I rode a XSR900 a few years, and I really liked it. This version really seems to nail it though. Not a big fan of quick shifters, but I think that is me being an old fart! Good luck with it and I hope to see it the flesh at somepoint
I think it looks amazing, Yamaha really nailed it. I've not tried the standard XSR, am kinda glad I didn't when getting the Suzuki GSX 8S as it could have swayed my decision and then I'd possibly not have gotten this one! 😀 I used to feel the same way about QS, but am a huge fan of them now 🙂 Hopefully we'll be able to sort a meet up or somit 🙂
@@HippoDrones a meet up at some point would be great. Long overdue
@@anthonydonnelly8419 very much so mate
Hi will be getting this tt after watching your vid , v good how to....
Ahh cool, am really glad you found it a helpful video 🙂
Still like the looks of it, even though I know for sure, I would not want to own one.
I have to agree, it was the looks that sold it to me, but thankfully I can get comfy-ish on it still 😀
@@HippoDrones well, you are used to riding sports bikes anyway, so you have that distorted feeling of comfort 😝
@@theodorstravels I am a bit of a sadomasochist 🤣
@@HippoDrones nanny spanked much? 😆
I like the bike, this guy talks too much. It's gibberish
Would you prefer it to be a silent movie of my first impressions, am sure that would be very beneficial and would allow you to agree or disagree with my points most efficiently!
Bloomin lovely.....Love it
<3
One pack is better then no pack ?! Maybe you’d get better QS noises with some exhaust mods ?!
Haha, true! 🤣 Possibly, the exhaust swap on my 8S perked that up
It’s an incredibly cool bike, I hope they bring it to the US.
I really don't understand why they have not done so already
I got the impression you quite like this bike Pete? 😆..bloody lovely mate, congrats again 😀👏🏼👍
What ever made you think that? 😁😎🥰👍
Great looking bike. Looks like alot of fun to ride.
It really is... on both counts! 😀
Looks awesome. I know what you mean about clip ons above the top yolk. My CBr was the same. Position was comfy providing you stayed off back roads. Hope an Akra is in the works for it. It’ll sound amazing.
Thanks Freddie, yeah... I am getting used to them and the riding position, it all comes together really well at speeds I can't show on camera! :-D The Akra is in my eBay watchlist, but it is an awful lot of money even though it is cheaper than the official Yamaha version.... I'm waiting to see what offerings other companies do, but no doubt I'll end up with the Akra :-D
@@HippoDrones yeah I know the feeling loved the position of the CBR comfy yet sporty. See my logic is dream bike dream pipe. There’s just something about the sound of an Akra on a Yamaha. It just sounds right. But yeah agreed they are VERY pricey. I found that the race system with optional cat and baffle performed the same volume as the road system but was a few hundred cheaper.
@@AGardenShed It is still £1600 though... I also want to do some trackdays on the bike, so I need to ensure it is still within noise limits if I swap anything out 🙂
First new bike thats grabbed my interest for over 10 years, very tempting.
I fell in love with it when I first saw it at EICMA
I love the old school fairing stay, just like my 97 GSXR 600. I found the Yamaha QS to be way better than the Suzuki QS. I love that they put cruise control on it. It's a hard requirement for me as well. Are you planning a full header replacement or a mid or slipon only? My Busa came with S22's got a little over 5k on them with 4k mostly on top of the tire due to a mostly highway road trip. I suspect if you do less highway miles you may get more mileage out of them then I did. at the moment, in terms of new bikes this one is at the top of my list. It makes me sad the GP full fairing one isn't coming to the US.