Great interview Murt,what a nice fella,great to see TMF aswell,look forward to seeing Andy’s one.👍🏻
@the_mad_leprechaun2 күн бұрын
Thank you Barry. Just finished editing TMF’s video it will be up on Wednesday. Are we ever going to get together for coffee again? 👍😆😁🏍️
@barryjmarling2 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun I’m sure we will,should be able to get to next Blakehouse bike night (week after next). Finally got the Guzzi up to running in miles (900) but not booked into Friday,so can’t ride till then.
@the_mad_leprechaun2 күн бұрын
@barryjmarling looking forward to seeing your Guzzi! 😁
@barryjmarlingКүн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaunI absolutely love it tbh I think it’s more fun on the lanes than the Bandit,handles far better than I thought it would.
@the_mad_leprechaunКүн бұрын
@barryjmarling cool tell me all about it when I see you at Blake house!
@steveaga46834 күн бұрын
I can't seem to find Roadskin knee sleeves on their site. Where do you get them from?
@the_mad_leprechaun4 күн бұрын
Hi Steve. Please give them a call. I do know when I talked with them it was something that was going to be coming down the line. They should be able to clarify on the timeline. Hope that is some help. Please do let me know how you get on! I’m interested. Murt 👍
@dockerandy5 күн бұрын
Well done Murt ! You got him in the end ! 👍😉
@the_mad_leprechaun5 күн бұрын
Tracked him down!! 😆
@nickedwards70005 күн бұрын
Great Video as always Murt
@the_mad_leprechaun5 күн бұрын
Cheers Nick you are too kind. 😁👍
@sallywalsh60126 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the chat. Very entertaining!
@Banditmanuk6 күн бұрын
Great job with the interview. One of the best series on KZread was when RV did Iceland off-road. The cinematography and photography were next level.
@the_mad_leprechaun5 күн бұрын
@@Banditmanuk He really is a top KZreadr and a very nice guy! Cheers Richard! When am I going to get you in front of my camera 🎥? 😆
@Banditmanuk5 күн бұрын
@the_mad_leprechaun I'm not sure we would drive the viewer count up much!
@AndyGSATractor6 күн бұрын
Great watch buddy 👍
@the_mad_leprechaun6 күн бұрын
Thank you Andy. The one and only TMF next week ! 😁👍
@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft52046 күн бұрын
Cool video on channel
@the_mad_leprechaun6 күн бұрын
Thank you Lee. Much appreciated. Hope you are keeping well. Murt
@HippoDrones7 күн бұрын
It is a cracking bike, I do feel Suzuki have missed a thing by not offering Cruise Control... but it can be added as an aftermarket thing, and I bet Suzuki will offer it as standard equipment on the next generation...
@the_mad_leprechaun7 күн бұрын
Oh now I didn’t know that at the time! Every day is a school day. 😁👍
@HippoDrones10 күн бұрын
Cracking to meet you up at the ABR mate 🙂What an awesome weekend! 😀 The pub quiz was funny 😀
@the_mad_leprechaun10 күн бұрын
@@HippoDrones Hellooooooo! Yes nice to meet you too. Really enjoyed the weekend and meeting up with lots of new faces! Did you notice yourself in the video? 😁👍
@HippoDrones9 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun briefly 🤣
@the_mad_leprechaun9 күн бұрын
@HippoDrones call it a cameo!! 😆
@HippoDrones9 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun I think my screen time reflected my usefulness at the quiz 🤪🤣
@the_mad_leprechaun9 күн бұрын
@HippoDrones ha ha ha!!!! We’re you on our team? Because I was pretty crap!! 😆😆😆
@thepeakybiker11 күн бұрын
was wicked to meet ya and have a beer and a sing hahahaa
@the_mad_leprechaun11 күн бұрын
Oh you remember!!! Long time since I have drank so much of anything! You can hear it in my voice in the Outro! Nice to meet you too buddy, hopefully I wasn’t too peed!! 😆
@thepeakybiker11 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun hahah you were fine I think we were both on our way hahaha
@ianmott85611 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Murt and put the tickets to good use
@the_mad_leprechaun11 күн бұрын
Thank you Ian. I really did enjoy the weekend. More content from the weekend coming soon! Cheers buddy!! 😁👍
@roadwarrior856012 күн бұрын
Have you ever had Road 6 and if so how do they compare to the Mutants? just not sure abut the looks of the Mutant🤔
@the_mad_leprechaun12 күн бұрын
@@roadwarrior8560 hello and thank you for your visit to my little channel. Unfortunately no I have never tried the road 6. I choose the Mutant based on their looks. Honestly I love the tyre 2.5 k in and I don’t regret fitting them. Sorry I can’t be more help. Murt 😁👍
@dockerandy12 күн бұрын
Enjoyed that Murt, Thanks ! Glad you enjoyed the ABR Murt was great to see you, until the next time !
@the_mad_leprechaun12 күн бұрын
Cheers buddy always a pleasure! 😁👍🏍️
@michaelajohnson138412 күн бұрын
Great video Murt, was awesome to meet you finally 😄
@the_mad_leprechaun12 күн бұрын
Thank you Michael. Nice to meet you too! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😁👍
@WheelieGoodTV13 күн бұрын
Enjoyed that Murt. Brings back great memories. 👌🏍️
@the_mad_leprechaun13 күн бұрын
Thank you Dave. Only regret, I didn’t get to see you off. 👍🏍️💨
@scottparkin6913 күн бұрын
interesting choice of words about holding onto your wallet seen as mine did a runner lol :)
@the_mad_leprechaun13 күн бұрын
Hi Scott! Yes I thought of you when I was editing the video. Hope all is ok with you. 😁👍
@scottparkin6913 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun :) yeah all is good thanks, just getting ready for the Lightweight Adventure Festival and finally getting my semi offroad tyres fitted
@dockerandy12 күн бұрын
At least you got it back in the end Scott ! 😮 good to meet you bud.
@scottparkin6912 күн бұрын
@@dockerandy yeah I was lucky a biker found it and handed it in untouched, good to meet you too buddy and thanks both for making me feel welcome with me coming on my own.
@Banditmanuk13 күн бұрын
That's one huge event. We've still, as yet, not attended. We're not massive fans of camping. Love it that you can try a range of bikes, but I don't think I would buy a KTM, just too many issues and problems. Seeing the bigger KZread channels on stage presenting, you can see that to be really successful, you need need to be outgoing and be able to present to a crowd (all stuff we find slightly scary 😂) Thanks for the look around
@sallywalsh601213 күн бұрын
What an enormous site! Looks fab! Like the look of those Enfields 😊
@the_mad_leprechaun12 күн бұрын
I can see you on the shotgun! X
@Hogdriver8813 күн бұрын
Easy to spend lots of money at those ADV vendors!
@the_mad_leprechaun13 күн бұрын
To be honest it’s probably the best motorcycle show in the UK now. It’s the only one all the manufacturers turn up to. So much to see and do. Yes easy to spend all your money. 😁👍
@scootjockey14 күн бұрын
I must be doing something wrong it does not matter what tyre i put on my GS adventure i get roughley 8,000 km ,with the bridgstone a 41 4,000 km the front was ruined.Not sure what tyre to put on 80,20 or 90 ,10 tyre would be my choice. Perhaps the Metzler roadtec 2.
@the_mad_leprechaun14 күн бұрын
@@scootjockey all depends on how you ride the bike and if you’re always got luggage on! I’ve had the Dunlop’s on for about 2.5k now and love them! Thank you for your message 😆👍 Murt
@user-fh6ki9fi9v14 күн бұрын
How do you find the waist sizing? I always wear Levis, and usually a 38w 34leg (im 6ft 2), but some other jeans companies I have to go to a 40waist as they're a bit snug.
@the_mad_leprechaun14 күн бұрын
The waist I would say is slightly on the generous side. Plenty of room for breakfast! 😁 Hope that helps. 👍😁
@user-fh6ki9fi9v11 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun I got mine the other day, in 38/34, bit "baggy" compared to the image on the website, deffo though they'd be more of a slim fit, but none the less, extremely comfy!
@the_mad_leprechaun11 күн бұрын
@user-fh6ki9fi9v ok glad you are mostly happy! Sorry if you found anything I said misleading! I don’t find them overly baggy, however I’m 55 and sound not be wearing slim fit anything. Please do let me know how you get on. It’s important to me! 😁👍 Murt
@user-fh6ki9fi9v11 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun Deffo not your fault, I had them in my basket before I found your video, I just watched your video to see other peoples thoughts. I'm 35 and also probably shouldn't be wearing anything skinny/slim fit.
@thewatcher527116 күн бұрын
That Was Pretty Good, Man! You Guys Have So Many Bike Shows, I Can't Watch Them All! Would Love To Visit Your Country! Thank You. (Like #19)
@the_mad_leprechaun16 күн бұрын
Thanks man! 😁 Thank you for your visit to my channel. This is just my local bike night not a show. What country are you from? 😁👍
@thewatcher527116 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun Hey Man, I'm A Sexagenarian Anglophile Living Over Here In Backwater U.S.A.! You Probably Know What That Means But Around Here, If You Tell Someone You're A Sexagenarian, They Ask You, "Did You Register With The Local Authorities?" Stand-By For My Subscription. Thank You.
@paulb_61417 күн бұрын
I wish that blue was available in the usa. I do not like the steel green at all. I would have purchased if almost any other color than pea soup green. COLOR is important Suzuki!!
@the_mad_leprechaun17 күн бұрын
I am amazed that you can’t get the blue colour! 100% agree the blue colour looks great. What colours does it come in over with you? Thank you for your message much appreciated! Murt 😁👍
@paulb_61416 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun ONLY green WTF. I would of even taken an all white bike over the green lol
@the_mad_leprechaun16 күн бұрын
@paulb_614 whaaaaaaaat?? That’s mad WOW 😮
@dockerandy19 күн бұрын
P.s. 1250 is a keeper i think, but word has it new 1300 gsa is launched this friday ! 😮😊
@the_mad_leprechaun19 күн бұрын
Really?????? I am very intrigued!!
@dockerandy19 күн бұрын
Thanks bud, been forever since i've been to heybridge.. must go soon ! 👍
@Banditmanuk20 күн бұрын
Some amazing custom and classic bikes on show. Love the CBX custom, apart from the headlight arrangement. England playing would be a good reason for me to be out looking at bikes. Love the enthusiasm of the colourful tea room lady
@the_mad_leprechaun20 күн бұрын
Just realised I watched your video and never made a comment! Oops! I agree with you on the headlight. Did you not like the Hondian? 😆
@Banditmanuk20 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun I admire that he made it and the engineering involved
@the_mad_leprechaun20 күн бұрын
It’s not not make for the likes of me! 😆😆😆
@thepeakybiker21 күн бұрын
great to meet ya mukka at the ABR
@the_mad_leprechaun21 күн бұрын
You too buddy! Keep up the good work! 😁👍
@stoatsngroatsuk501221 күн бұрын
Nice review, and a nice bike. I got this over the RE, even though my off-road travels will be very short and very infrequent, because I loved it so much during my test of it. Your review and that of others informed me enough to accept the minor issues of cruise/tubed tyres etc, which don’t concern me, as this is my leisure bike. Thanks to you, and Colchester Suzuki for the vid! 😀🙏
@the_mad_leprechaun21 күн бұрын
You are very welcome. Thank you for visiting my channel much appreciated. The DE was a pleasure to ride. I just like to put a balance to my videos. I will pass on this message to Chelmsford City Suzuki! 😁👍
@stoatsngroatsuk501220 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun ah, apologies for the error with your dealer! 🤣 I’m a little old 🙏👍
@the_mad_leprechaun20 күн бұрын
@stoatsngroatsuk5012 😆 not a problem. It made me smile. Enjoy your bike, safe travels. 😁👍🏍️💨
@vaulterUk21 күн бұрын
Awesome to hear from another tall rider as i am also 6ft4 but have 36" legs, I was really worried that they would be short in the leg at 34 i will defo give these a try
@the_mad_leprechaun21 күн бұрын
You are so welcome, and thank you for visiting my channel. Us normal height people have to stick together! Don’t forget to measure your favourite jeans!! Ohh and feed back on your expenses would be much appreciated! 😁👍
@kevindarkstar24 күн бұрын
These things are fine, if you are able to afford the high cost of parts and service costs, for many everyday Joe's it's cost efficiency which is a large part of the ownership point, especially right now with the current world situation.
@the_mad_leprechaun21 күн бұрын
In the 3 years I have owned the bike I haven’t been shocked or overwhelmed by running costs. The rumour about the value clearance was just that. A rumour. Like you said Kevin it all depends if you are able to afford it. Take care. Murt 👍
@49googie25 күн бұрын
Greetings from N.I. just heard at the last of the Vlog after i made the first comment , it would be very interesting to see your Arnhem vlog as my Father was on the first wave of landing craft to hit Juno beach on D- day, and I traced his movements on his journey. Regards Robert
@the_mad_leprechaun20 күн бұрын
I hope I find you well in N.I. I was in Normandy last year. I can’t even begin to imagine what your Dad and his comrades went through. I am not smart enough to tell the hole story. So I thought focusing on one man’s journey would be the best way. Thank you for your visit to my channel. 😁👍
@49googie19 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun I didn't know a lot till my Dad was formally presented with the Légion d'honneur , a citation was read out and me and my older brother looked at each other and went ! is this our dad he's talking about !!!!. Going back to Juno beach this sept where i spread his ashes at his request few years back to be with his comrades. PS He was a Royal navy gunner on the first wave of landing craft. Robert
@the_mad_leprechaun19 күн бұрын
@49googie Amazing! Enjoy your trip, I am sure it will be emotional. 👍
@49googie25 күн бұрын
do you find the GSA more comfortable because the seats are different from the R1250 GS standard. ??
@the_mad_leprechaun25 күн бұрын
I had a 1200 Rallye so not sure about the 1250 standard. The GSA Has a bit more room for both of us.
@49googie25 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun thats interesting as the seats fit both bikes as in the same space, I find the standard gs seat very uncomfortable and the GSA a good bit better.
@kevindarkstar24 күн бұрын
@@49googieprobably the issue is with the foam used 🤷🏻♂️
@49googie24 күн бұрын
@@kevindarkstar Horrendous, its got worse the more miles i do i'm at 20k
@kevindarkstar24 күн бұрын
@@49googie yeah I think it's a hard foam to start and gets worse with time 😳
@allanhughes785925 күн бұрын
Not wishing to piss on your chips but having had a few of these I would now not be given one !! Sounds like you are the lucky one ?? I simply can not afford to run one with £190 per hour servicing costs and parts that are stupid prices .. I now ride a Benelli T.R.K. 502 and find it apart from the power to be every bit as good for less than half the price but the power is more than enough !! Anyway good luck with the bike if you are happy that's all that really matters !!
@ChrisyC56725 күн бұрын
Mate.... Who's Julie at 2:43 mins in ...?
@the_mad_leprechaun25 күн бұрын
😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 that’s 2 minutes of my life I will never get back!! 😂
@Hogdriver8826 күн бұрын
I’ll take your weather over our 95F/35C! Riding in the mountains is great but I miss the smell of a cool, damp day at the sea. If the bike is doing well, maybe hold on to it? Mine will be 3 in March - I figure if I will keep it (and I love it) it’s cheaper to buy an extended warranty for a couple more years than a new bike with as-yet unproven design. Quite the bit of handiwork on that post box topper. Looking forward to your trek in September if you decide to record it 👍
@kenpaterson11627 күн бұрын
It’s a keeper mate.
@the_mad_leprechaun26 күн бұрын
Yep and so is my Sally O’Kins 😁
@sallywalsh601227 күн бұрын
Lovely Heybridge well worth a visit. 1250 is a brilliant bike, think it's a keeper? 😊
@Banditmanuk27 күн бұрын
Don't you just love the British weather. I can understand you hanging onto the 1250. It's a very difficult bike to better. We're hanging onto our bikes while they remain reliable. The coffee stop looked lovely. That post box capper looked amazing. Some very talented people with knitting needles.
@roadwarrior856027 күн бұрын
What tyres did you use previously?
@the_mad_leprechaun27 күн бұрын
First set were from the factory Michelin Anakee really didn’t like them! Continental trail attack 3, they were very good. But for me the Dunlop is even better! Hope that helps! Murt
@roadwarrior856027 күн бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun were they Anakee adventure?
@the_mad_leprechaun27 күн бұрын
@roadwarrior8560 yes! They came on the bike from BMW. Some people love them and don’t agree with what I have said about them in the past. And that’s ok! I couldn’t wait to see the back of them. Horrible tyres! 😆😆👍
This is the video I made when I first put the dunlops on and it tells you what I thought of the tyres!
@taylarichardson-walsh760228 күн бұрын
Fancy the one in the Alps with us in the winter? 😘
@the_mad_leprechaun28 күн бұрын
Ohhhhhhh now there is an idea! 😁👍
@nickedwards7000Ай бұрын
Looked like soo much fun 😆😆
@the_mad_leprechaunАй бұрын
I can see you on one!! 😁👍
@BanditmanukАй бұрын
Looks like you both had a brilliant time. Great footage, love the little parachute thing to presumably keep the speed down.
@the_mad_leprechaunАй бұрын
The little parachutes are for people over a certain weight! I am not sure what they were trying to say but I had 2! It is amazing and highly recommend! Cheers Richard 😁👍
@BanditmanukАй бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun I would probably need 4 or be completely banned from riding😬
@sallywalsh6012Ай бұрын
When the next one?😅❤
@SnickterPАй бұрын
Have you ridden the new TransAlp? I know the price bracket isnt the same but im cross shopping both! How does it compare?
@the_mad_leprechaunАй бұрын
Good morning Vincent. Thank you for your message. Unfortunately I am kind of new to doing reviews and some brands won’t let me ride their bikes. As I understand it the Honda costs less to put onto the road. Thank you for watching 😁👍 Murt
@HORNET6Ай бұрын
Thread pattern?
@the_mad_leprechaunАй бұрын
Sorry Thread pattern?
@stubbk3Ай бұрын
spider sat on your shoulder was too much on the rear facing clips , great looking bike but im holding onto my blade for now
@the_mad_leprechaunАй бұрын
Lovely thank you! 😆
@user-og8is1pl6zАй бұрын
Hi Tony are you the tony from barlby and i am pat drury from siding lane what date are you in Assen i would like to see you
@the_mad_leprechaunАй бұрын
Hi I am Murt Walsh. This is an interview I did with Tony and Steve. Thank you for watching.
@michaelrieser9928Ай бұрын
I had a Speed Triple, 675r Daytona, Ducati 800 s2r and currently a used 2007 Ktm 990 Super Duke. The Duke was getting older and service and repairs were frustrating me. So I wanted a fun new second bike that was budget friendly. Lots of great reviews on the ktm 390 duke ( all years ). So I got the 2024 because it really looked like a big step up from the 2023. Pros: what you get for the price is Top shelf. The quickshifter is only $250 and works flawlessly. It’s a 390 and I think it rides like a 500-600cc bike. I can keep up with all my buddies. 52 mpg, service windows long, add on parts cheaper. I will get a newer 890 or 990 but this 390 duke is a keeper, just plain fun with plenty of power for the roads we ride. Cons: I miss the bigger rubber of a larger bike. Still waiting for good exhaust choices. It’s too new. Maybe the seat tips forward a bit. Workable, you can play with the sag. It’s a pocket rocket so if it fits in your pocket it’s going to be different than my 1000cc bike cockpits. It’s less then half the cost of the 990 duke. I wanted something that rides like a ktm duke for $6000 and man this thing does not disappoint. Lastly I’ll say it is the best beginner bike you could buy and a lot of experienced riders own one in their garage, because they enjoy bikes that are fun to ride.a
@the_mad_leprechaunАй бұрын
Hello Michael 😁 thank you for your message! Hope you enjoyed what I put together! Nice to hear that you are enjoying riding and having fun on your 390! I wonder what KTM will give me next! Or what would you like me to ride? Thank you for watching and making comments. Means a lot! Murt 😁👍
@michaelrieser9928Ай бұрын
@@the_mad_leprechaun thanks for doing all the work to put these videos out. I know it takes alot of time. I think your gear box mystery was maybe this…… when I got mine I couldn’t believe how I had to go from 1st to 2nd to 3rd almost immediately and 3rd would be great but not a tall gear at all. So you would jump up to 4th to get to 50mph. Your meant to really rev this thing to get the most out of each gear but even so, you have to switch a lot when road conditions require it. Maybe a 5 speed gear box would be a better fit, I don’t know. For my next bike I think it will be a ktm 790, 890 or the new 990. Now if you compared and contrasted those bikes that would be very useful because they each have gotten good reviews and are great road bikes but differ in price by a lot. I live 40 min North of the Golden Gate Bridge and that Ktm torque was made for the Marin county twisty roads to the Pacific. Even the 390 duke can rail with any bike, but when you hit the freeway you do feel like you want something bigger under you. Especially when it’s really windy.
@michaelrieser9928Ай бұрын
I’m 6 foot tall. The bike fits, but feels smaller than my 1000 cc naked bikes. But rides great just different than the larger bikes. I think I can do stuff on this 390 that that is harder for the larger bikes when it comes to backroads twisties
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Great interview 👍
Thank you mate. Much appreciated. 😁👍
Great interview Murt,what a nice fella,great to see TMF aswell,look forward to seeing Andy’s one.👍🏻
Thank you Barry. Just finished editing TMF’s video it will be up on Wednesday. Are we ever going to get together for coffee again? 👍😆😁🏍️
@@the_mad_leprechaun I’m sure we will,should be able to get to next Blakehouse bike night (week after next). Finally got the Guzzi up to running in miles (900) but not booked into Friday,so can’t ride till then.
@barryjmarling looking forward to seeing your Guzzi! 😁
@@the_mad_leprechaunI absolutely love it tbh I think it’s more fun on the lanes than the Bandit,handles far better than I thought it would.
@barryjmarling cool tell me all about it when I see you at Blake house!
I can't seem to find Roadskin knee sleeves on their site. Where do you get them from?
Hi Steve. Please give them a call. I do know when I talked with them it was something that was going to be coming down the line. They should be able to clarify on the timeline. Hope that is some help. Please do let me know how you get on! I’m interested. Murt 👍
Well done Murt ! You got him in the end ! 👍😉
Tracked him down!! 😆
Great Video as always Murt
Cheers Nick you are too kind. 😁👍
Enjoyed the chat. Very entertaining!
Great job with the interview. One of the best series on KZread was when RV did Iceland off-road. The cinematography and photography were next level.
@@Banditmanuk He really is a top KZreadr and a very nice guy! Cheers Richard! When am I going to get you in front of my camera 🎥? 😆
@the_mad_leprechaun I'm not sure we would drive the viewer count up much!
Great watch buddy 👍
Thank you Andy. The one and only TMF next week ! 😁👍
Cool video on channel
Thank you Lee. Much appreciated. Hope you are keeping well. Murt
It is a cracking bike, I do feel Suzuki have missed a thing by not offering Cruise Control... but it can be added as an aftermarket thing, and I bet Suzuki will offer it as standard equipment on the next generation...
Oh now I didn’t know that at the time! Every day is a school day. 😁👍
Cracking to meet you up at the ABR mate 🙂What an awesome weekend! 😀 The pub quiz was funny 😀
@@HippoDrones Hellooooooo! Yes nice to meet you too. Really enjoyed the weekend and meeting up with lots of new faces! Did you notice yourself in the video? 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun briefly 🤣
@HippoDrones call it a cameo!! 😆
@@the_mad_leprechaun I think my screen time reflected my usefulness at the quiz 🤪🤣
@HippoDrones ha ha ha!!!! We’re you on our team? Because I was pretty crap!! 😆😆😆
was wicked to meet ya and have a beer and a sing hahahaa
Oh you remember!!! Long time since I have drank so much of anything! You can hear it in my voice in the Outro! Nice to meet you too buddy, hopefully I wasn’t too peed!! 😆
@@the_mad_leprechaun hahah you were fine I think we were both on our way hahaha
Glad you enjoyed it Murt and put the tickets to good use
Thank you Ian. I really did enjoy the weekend. More content from the weekend coming soon! Cheers buddy!! 😁👍
Have you ever had Road 6 and if so how do they compare to the Mutants? just not sure abut the looks of the Mutant🤔
@@roadwarrior8560 hello and thank you for your visit to my little channel. Unfortunately no I have never tried the road 6. I choose the Mutant based on their looks. Honestly I love the tyre 2.5 k in and I don’t regret fitting them. Sorry I can’t be more help. Murt 😁👍
Enjoyed that Murt, Thanks ! Glad you enjoyed the ABR Murt was great to see you, until the next time !
Cheers buddy always a pleasure! 😁👍🏍️
Great video Murt, was awesome to meet you finally 😄
Thank you Michael. Nice to meet you too! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😁👍
Enjoyed that Murt. Brings back great memories. 👌🏍️
Thank you Dave. Only regret, I didn’t get to see you off. 👍🏍️💨
interesting choice of words about holding onto your wallet seen as mine did a runner lol :)
Hi Scott! Yes I thought of you when I was editing the video. Hope all is ok with you. 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun :) yeah all is good thanks, just getting ready for the Lightweight Adventure Festival and finally getting my semi offroad tyres fitted
At least you got it back in the end Scott ! 😮 good to meet you bud.
@@dockerandy yeah I was lucky a biker found it and handed it in untouched, good to meet you too buddy and thanks both for making me feel welcome with me coming on my own.
That's one huge event. We've still, as yet, not attended. We're not massive fans of camping. Love it that you can try a range of bikes, but I don't think I would buy a KTM, just too many issues and problems. Seeing the bigger KZread channels on stage presenting, you can see that to be really successful, you need need to be outgoing and be able to present to a crowd (all stuff we find slightly scary 😂) Thanks for the look around
What an enormous site! Looks fab! Like the look of those Enfields 😊
I can see you on the shotgun! X
Easy to spend lots of money at those ADV vendors!
To be honest it’s probably the best motorcycle show in the UK now. It’s the only one all the manufacturers turn up to. So much to see and do. Yes easy to spend all your money. 😁👍
I must be doing something wrong it does not matter what tyre i put on my GS adventure i get roughley 8,000 km ,with the bridgstone a 41 4,000 km the front was ruined.Not sure what tyre to put on 80,20 or 90 ,10 tyre would be my choice. Perhaps the Metzler roadtec 2.
@@scootjockey all depends on how you ride the bike and if you’re always got luggage on! I’ve had the Dunlop’s on for about 2.5k now and love them! Thank you for your message 😆👍 Murt
How do you find the waist sizing? I always wear Levis, and usually a 38w 34leg (im 6ft 2), but some other jeans companies I have to go to a 40waist as they're a bit snug.
The waist I would say is slightly on the generous side. Plenty of room for breakfast! 😁 Hope that helps. 👍😁
@@the_mad_leprechaun I got mine the other day, in 38/34, bit "baggy" compared to the image on the website, deffo though they'd be more of a slim fit, but none the less, extremely comfy!
@user-fh6ki9fi9v ok glad you are mostly happy! Sorry if you found anything I said misleading! I don’t find them overly baggy, however I’m 55 and sound not be wearing slim fit anything. Please do let me know how you get on. It’s important to me! 😁👍 Murt
@@the_mad_leprechaun Deffo not your fault, I had them in my basket before I found your video, I just watched your video to see other peoples thoughts. I'm 35 and also probably shouldn't be wearing anything skinny/slim fit.
That Was Pretty Good, Man! You Guys Have So Many Bike Shows, I Can't Watch Them All! Would Love To Visit Your Country! Thank You. (Like #19)
Thanks man! 😁 Thank you for your visit to my channel. This is just my local bike night not a show. What country are you from? 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun Hey Man, I'm A Sexagenarian Anglophile Living Over Here In Backwater U.S.A.! You Probably Know What That Means But Around Here, If You Tell Someone You're A Sexagenarian, They Ask You, "Did You Register With The Local Authorities?" Stand-By For My Subscription. Thank You.
I wish that blue was available in the usa. I do not like the steel green at all. I would have purchased if almost any other color than pea soup green. COLOR is important Suzuki!!
I am amazed that you can’t get the blue colour! 100% agree the blue colour looks great. What colours does it come in over with you? Thank you for your message much appreciated! Murt 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun ONLY green WTF. I would of even taken an all white bike over the green lol
@paulb_614 whaaaaaaaat?? That’s mad WOW 😮
P.s. 1250 is a keeper i think, but word has it new 1300 gsa is launched this friday ! 😮😊
Really?????? I am very intrigued!!
Thanks bud, been forever since i've been to heybridge.. must go soon ! 👍
Some amazing custom and classic bikes on show. Love the CBX custom, apart from the headlight arrangement. England playing would be a good reason for me to be out looking at bikes. Love the enthusiasm of the colourful tea room lady
Just realised I watched your video and never made a comment! Oops! I agree with you on the headlight. Did you not like the Hondian? 😆
@@the_mad_leprechaun I admire that he made it and the engineering involved
It’s not not make for the likes of me! 😆😆😆
great to meet ya mukka at the ABR
You too buddy! Keep up the good work! 😁👍
Nice review, and a nice bike. I got this over the RE, even though my off-road travels will be very short and very infrequent, because I loved it so much during my test of it. Your review and that of others informed me enough to accept the minor issues of cruise/tubed tyres etc, which don’t concern me, as this is my leisure bike. Thanks to you, and Colchester Suzuki for the vid! 😀🙏
You are very welcome. Thank you for visiting my channel much appreciated. The DE was a pleasure to ride. I just like to put a balance to my videos. I will pass on this message to Chelmsford City Suzuki! 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun ah, apologies for the error with your dealer! 🤣 I’m a little old 🙏👍
@stoatsngroatsuk5012 😆 not a problem. It made me smile. Enjoy your bike, safe travels. 😁👍🏍️💨
Awesome to hear from another tall rider as i am also 6ft4 but have 36" legs, I was really worried that they would be short in the leg at 34 i will defo give these a try
You are so welcome, and thank you for visiting my channel. Us normal height people have to stick together! Don’t forget to measure your favourite jeans!! Ohh and feed back on your expenses would be much appreciated! 😁👍
These things are fine, if you are able to afford the high cost of parts and service costs, for many everyday Joe's it's cost efficiency which is a large part of the ownership point, especially right now with the current world situation.
In the 3 years I have owned the bike I haven’t been shocked or overwhelmed by running costs. The rumour about the value clearance was just that. A rumour. Like you said Kevin it all depends if you are able to afford it. Take care. Murt 👍
Greetings from N.I. just heard at the last of the Vlog after i made the first comment , it would be very interesting to see your Arnhem vlog as my Father was on the first wave of landing craft to hit Juno beach on D- day, and I traced his movements on his journey. Regards Robert
I hope I find you well in N.I. I was in Normandy last year. I can’t even begin to imagine what your Dad and his comrades went through. I am not smart enough to tell the hole story. So I thought focusing on one man’s journey would be the best way. Thank you for your visit to my channel. 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun I didn't know a lot till my Dad was formally presented with the Légion d'honneur , a citation was read out and me and my older brother looked at each other and went ! is this our dad he's talking about !!!!. Going back to Juno beach this sept where i spread his ashes at his request few years back to be with his comrades. PS He was a Royal navy gunner on the first wave of landing craft. Robert
@49googie Amazing! Enjoy your trip, I am sure it will be emotional. 👍
do you find the GSA more comfortable because the seats are different from the R1250 GS standard. ??
I had a 1200 Rallye so not sure about the 1250 standard. The GSA Has a bit more room for both of us.
@@the_mad_leprechaun thats interesting as the seats fit both bikes as in the same space, I find the standard gs seat very uncomfortable and the GSA a good bit better.
@@49googieprobably the issue is with the foam used 🤷🏻♂️
@@kevindarkstar Horrendous, its got worse the more miles i do i'm at 20k
@@49googie yeah I think it's a hard foam to start and gets worse with time 😳
Not wishing to piss on your chips but having had a few of these I would now not be given one !! Sounds like you are the lucky one ?? I simply can not afford to run one with £190 per hour servicing costs and parts that are stupid prices .. I now ride a Benelli T.R.K. 502 and find it apart from the power to be every bit as good for less than half the price but the power is more than enough !! Anyway good luck with the bike if you are happy that's all that really matters !!
Mate.... Who's Julie at 2:43 mins in ...?
😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 that’s 2 minutes of my life I will never get back!! 😂
I’ll take your weather over our 95F/35C! Riding in the mountains is great but I miss the smell of a cool, damp day at the sea. If the bike is doing well, maybe hold on to it? Mine will be 3 in March - I figure if I will keep it (and I love it) it’s cheaper to buy an extended warranty for a couple more years than a new bike with as-yet unproven design. Quite the bit of handiwork on that post box topper. Looking forward to your trek in September if you decide to record it 👍
It’s a keeper mate.
Yep and so is my Sally O’Kins 😁
Lovely Heybridge well worth a visit. 1250 is a brilliant bike, think it's a keeper? 😊
Don't you just love the British weather. I can understand you hanging onto the 1250. It's a very difficult bike to better. We're hanging onto our bikes while they remain reliable. The coffee stop looked lovely. That post box capper looked amazing. Some very talented people with knitting needles.
What tyres did you use previously?
First set were from the factory Michelin Anakee really didn’t like them! Continental trail attack 3, they were very good. But for me the Dunlop is even better! Hope that helps! Murt
@@the_mad_leprechaun were they Anakee adventure?
@roadwarrior8560 yes! They came on the bike from BMW. Some people love them and don’t agree with what I have said about them in the past. And that’s ok! I couldn’t wait to see the back of them. Horrible tyres! 😆😆👍
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This is the video I made when I first put the dunlops on and it tells you what I thought of the tyres!
Fancy the one in the Alps with us in the winter? 😘
Ohhhhhhh now there is an idea! 😁👍
Looked like soo much fun 😆😆
I can see you on one!! 😁👍
Looks like you both had a brilliant time. Great footage, love the little parachute thing to presumably keep the speed down.
The little parachutes are for people over a certain weight! I am not sure what they were trying to say but I had 2! It is amazing and highly recommend! Cheers Richard 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun I would probably need 4 or be completely banned from riding😬
When the next one?😅❤
Have you ridden the new TransAlp? I know the price bracket isnt the same but im cross shopping both! How does it compare?
Good morning Vincent. Thank you for your message. Unfortunately I am kind of new to doing reviews and some brands won’t let me ride their bikes. As I understand it the Honda costs less to put onto the road. Thank you for watching 😁👍 Murt
Thread pattern?
Sorry Thread pattern?
spider sat on your shoulder was too much on the rear facing clips , great looking bike but im holding onto my blade for now
Lovely thank you! 😆
Hi Tony are you the tony from barlby and i am pat drury from siding lane what date are you in Assen i would like to see you
Hi I am Murt Walsh. This is an interview I did with Tony and Steve. Thank you for watching.
I had a Speed Triple, 675r Daytona, Ducati 800 s2r and currently a used 2007 Ktm 990 Super Duke. The Duke was getting older and service and repairs were frustrating me. So I wanted a fun new second bike that was budget friendly. Lots of great reviews on the ktm 390 duke ( all years ). So I got the 2024 because it really looked like a big step up from the 2023. Pros: what you get for the price is Top shelf. The quickshifter is only $250 and works flawlessly. It’s a 390 and I think it rides like a 500-600cc bike. I can keep up with all my buddies. 52 mpg, service windows long, add on parts cheaper. I will get a newer 890 or 990 but this 390 duke is a keeper, just plain fun with plenty of power for the roads we ride. Cons: I miss the bigger rubber of a larger bike. Still waiting for good exhaust choices. It’s too new. Maybe the seat tips forward a bit. Workable, you can play with the sag. It’s a pocket rocket so if it fits in your pocket it’s going to be different than my 1000cc bike cockpits. It’s less then half the cost of the 990 duke. I wanted something that rides like a ktm duke for $6000 and man this thing does not disappoint. Lastly I’ll say it is the best beginner bike you could buy and a lot of experienced riders own one in their garage, because they enjoy bikes that are fun to ride.a
Hello Michael 😁 thank you for your message! Hope you enjoyed what I put together! Nice to hear that you are enjoying riding and having fun on your 390! I wonder what KTM will give me next! Or what would you like me to ride? Thank you for watching and making comments. Means a lot! Murt 😁👍
@@the_mad_leprechaun thanks for doing all the work to put these videos out. I know it takes alot of time. I think your gear box mystery was maybe this…… when I got mine I couldn’t believe how I had to go from 1st to 2nd to 3rd almost immediately and 3rd would be great but not a tall gear at all. So you would jump up to 4th to get to 50mph. Your meant to really rev this thing to get the most out of each gear but even so, you have to switch a lot when road conditions require it. Maybe a 5 speed gear box would be a better fit, I don’t know. For my next bike I think it will be a ktm 790, 890 or the new 990. Now if you compared and contrasted those bikes that would be very useful because they each have gotten good reviews and are great road bikes but differ in price by a lot. I live 40 min North of the Golden Gate Bridge and that Ktm torque was made for the Marin county twisty roads to the Pacific. Even the 390 duke can rail with any bike, but when you hit the freeway you do feel like you want something bigger under you. Especially when it’s really windy.
I’m 6 foot tall. The bike fits, but feels smaller than my 1000 cc naked bikes. But rides great just different than the larger bikes. I think I can do stuff on this 390 that that is harder for the larger bikes when it comes to backroads twisties