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If I lived in the Mad Max Thunderdome desert like you do I would drive the Suzuki Samurai daily too..

My 2011 1200gs is so shaky even in idle, so you know what cause this?

Thanks for the vid, good work, helpful information. I rock a 20 litre desert fox. Used it recently across a long reach across the top of Australia on my vstrom 800. I totally agree with you regarding the cap. Seems aa if it needs an oring or seal. It works but does not provide confidence. Cheers

I was seriously considering an older GS, but a few things convinced me to go with a Japanese bike (Super Tenere). 1. Frequency of valve adjustments, they are easy, but too frequent for an adventure bike (if you ride a lot, you'll be adjusting the valves at least twice a year, 40000km on the Yamaha and most report they are still in spec at that mileage). 2. At around 100000km, plenty have had their clutches replaced (you have to split the bike in to and it's thousands $$$) 3. Fuel gauges stop working, just like the ABS, fuel gauge is a couple hundreds to fix, but ABS can be thousands. 4. Drive shaft failures are not uncommon on the higher mileage ones. 5. I went to try a 2006 with barely 50000km on it, the boots on the drive shaft were dried up, all the plastics on the bike were dried up, I've never seen a bike with so little mileage age so poorly. 6. 4 buttons for the indicators is insane, and hard to get used to if you ride multiple bikes. As a tall rider, this bike was really on the top of my list, but at the price they are selling used, if you have one of the things above fail, it ends up being a very expensive bike not worth any more. I'd probably buy one new, and sell it when it's out of warranty :)

I think you really should buy DR 650 SE. I think it is perfect compromise of all.

Still cant believe you did not have the Yamaha DT175 here??

had the 1150 with 195.000 km....now a 1200gsa 95.000...these bikes are the best!

Best traffic ever! 😮

Interesting geology: melon gravels and sand quarry. Glad you got it started after your swim! Are spare parts available? I'm interested to fit the AG 200 seat and fuel tank to my Yamaha TW 200 in Oregon, USA. But that AG 200 model is not sold in nprth America, so I cannot order parts. Could I order the parts where you live and arrange shipment to the USA?

Years ago, I had a 1997 XR650L. I took that bike on many single track rides. I think Honda does a great job making a heavy bike feel lighter. Anyhoo, I swear I could go forever on a tank of gas with that bike. I ended up selling it and getting a XR650R. After uncorking the XR650R, you have a rocket. I still have that XR650R, which is a 2001; still going strong.

I love my 2010 R1200 GSA. Comfortable tourer

Can you fit comms n speakers in it

Good evening I have toyota condor 300d TX it shows the 4wd light ,how can I deactivate or activate it?

Can you fit it with a Snorkel?

This bike is roaring like a lion🦁

Watching these videos is like meditating 🧘 please tell me about your camera gear

Is it the same procedure for my 2010 GS engine?

Nice Content! Do you have email or shoot you a DM?

I have a 2017 super adventure r with 26000 miles on it and have ridden it hard. Changed the oil according to their milage recommendations. Besides a lot of back tires, it's been fantastic. I have replaced the chain and brake pads. That's really it though.

Which bike will be your new choice 😆

I am very interested in your side box rack. May I ask two questions 1. What is the diameter of the pipe here 2. What is the size of this cushion block

Lovit! 😎

A person would have to be very confused to even compare these 2 bikes. XR650L hasnt changed in a long, long time, and is based on a XR600 from even a longer time ago. A soft mushy slow japanese econon boxer that over heats it's top end and smokes it if ridden too hard too long. The subframe is welded on and breaks with any kind of load. The bike vibrates hard and has no highway gearing...........econo box bike. The newer 690's absolutely kick ass, but many dont need that, they need sedate and cheap. Rattly old air cooled bikes with bold new graphics every year. Cheap/cheap.

What a nice guy you are 👍🏼

The Gen 3 still has the doohickey issue. Makes a nice key chain accessory but that's about all it's good for. Get the upgrade and look for it when buying used!!

The Gen 1 front forks are also a bit smaller in diameter than the Gen 2. I found this out when I had to replace a bent fork on my Gen 2 after a crash. I believe the Gen 2 and Gen 3 forks are the same though I could be mistaken.

Thanks for the "lekka" video. Any idea when the gear configuration changed, 'cause I spoke to 2 people who have one of these more than a decade ago, and they are sure that it had a normal "1 down, 4 up config?

I had one 2006 model ,rode from the UK to Nigeria 7000miles in two weeks adventure ,no breakdown except one rear tire change ,I don't i ride that much feels strong no stress .

Funnest most reliable bargain price and did I say fun?..dual purpose bike on the planet. XR 650 is a true forever bike. I'm considering riding to California on mine this summer. Its about 3200 kms. To the west then down the south pacific hwy. Great, GREAT bike.

Brought back so many memories, grew up in the back of one of these. I would say a downside is the lack of a rear diff lock, got stuck a couple where that would've come in handy. Still love it tho!

Brought back so many memories, grew up in the back of one of these. I would say a downside is the lack of a rear diff lock, got stuck a couple where that would've come in handy. Still love it tho!

I had a 2004 - 2.4GX petrol Condor. Best value for money ever! I installed an additional petrol tank ( total fuel capacity of 120litres) also installed a Toyota bakkie bullbar and two swing arm-type spare wheel brackets on mine. Toured Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho and Swaziland with it. Also went all over SA in it - snowy mountain passes around Rhodes etc. Followed the Pajeros and Navaras wherever they went. Even up the Naukluft mountain pass in Namibia. It was as big as a cave when I removed the 2nd and 3rd row seats. Traded it at 300k kilos for a LC 76 and found that the Condor had more space inside! I sometimes wonder if it is still running somewhere🤔

The memories.. Used to go to school in one of these.

I will buy one tomorrow if I can lay my hands on one. They are pure magic as a go anywhere slow tourer.

We had a few of the 3000D 4x4 Condors underground on the coal mines in Witbank and when you see the abuse they were subject to then I can assure you your vehicle still has another 50 years or more life left in it

In indonesia this car called toyota kijang/deer (kerjasama indonesia jepang) in english means indonesia japanese cooperation. Its a legendary family car in indonesia the price is still going strong even today and many people still using it as a daily but we dont get the 4x4

These things were built to last forever love the old diesel clatter.

To be honest. It’s in my bucket list. It’s such a chilled vibe kind of vehicle. Reminds me of my youth. 😂

How weird it’s like a surf but it isn’t like a little 100series

You were the problem, not the bike. Why didn't you learn mechanics and prepare? You cannot say the bike is unreliable, it is you, you are useless. You never just renew the chain, you swap the set. Nice story though...honest, thanks.

Could you fit 16 inch rims with taller tyres to raise it a little? You would lose acceleration but the top end would be better and ground clearance would improve.

Toyota Tamaraw/Innova a Asian Utility Vehicle in the Philippines. Very popular family vehicle. Driven one a diesel variant, easy to drive like a tall car.

My Dad daily drove mine from 1987 until he passed way in 2011.

chinese bike are more dependable than a ducati

Awesome car❤love it

Chinese products are like car exhaust in a city. Its everywhere and small doses are unavoidable. However, I see no reason to suck on an exhaust pipe by spending large sums on CCP products.

I have a 2023 chinese icebear leo. Clone of the honda z50j gurilla. Roughly 700 miles in the past year and a half with no issues. This past month i did a ton of upgrades on it like bigger 150cc engine, rebuilt the front forks for more preload and longer rebound, extended swing arm, k75 tires, homemade high flow exhaust, ect. Rides even better now. That mini bike is the most fun thing ive ridden on a road.

Heeeey, I know a very interesting story about that Condor 😄 …AND, I’ve driven it through the Kalahari Desert for 40 days before! 🙌🏻 It’s an amazing vehicle!

Beta Alp 200 - hold my beer (there is also a 350 too, both with DR engines). Unfortunately the last units have just been built.

125ccm to 250ccm single piston is a sweet spot region most western riders miss out on as they are used to more HP and ccm. For slow long distance travel, these smaller bikes have a far better fuel mileage at similar load capacity. Same goes for Chinese bikes - the are dated knockoffs but the bits are well know and easy to source - the base is either a Honda CB or Suzuki GN style engine usually. Where they are common, every local mechanic will be plenty familiar.