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Haha... it was a lot of fun mate, and one of us kept her on two wheels for the whole day!

@@tankslapmoto9999 😅😅😀, yes true but you can ride like Chris Birch and you are better looking as well 😝

Cheers👍 The Speed Twin is a great bike, goes well, sounds really good, looks the part, well finished, but for me, it just didn't stir the soul, it wasn't anywhere near as exciting to ride as the Yamaha. The Triumph is a bit like a nice cup of tea, whereas the Yam is a bit more double espresso. The seat is firm on the XSR, but not as bad as people make out, you'd want to get off after 100 miles, but you will probably be stopping for fuel anyway.

@@tankslapmoto9999 awesome thanks for the reply dude! Guess I’ll just need to test them both out!

23 in Europe👍

On page 87 of the owners manual, under 'break in procedure', it clearly states that wheelies are strongly recommended to ensure that the motorcycle is correctly broken in, safeguarding the longevity and future riding pleasure from your new motorcycle...😉

I think you are right, you definitely need proper boots on these adventure bikes!

Congrats on the 1090 Adventure R, I always liked the look of them, proper weapon. It would be great to meet up and hit some lanes. Email me your number: tankslapmoto@gmail.com

@@tankslapmoto9999 all sent mate look forward to talking about this green lane business 😀

Cheers, yes, the Tuono has gone. It was a great bike, and I loved the V4, but surprisingly, I found myself missing the CP3 and a middle weight bike on the road.

You have picked a great bike, such a fun machine. I am sure that you will be chucking it around and pulling wheelies in no time👍

Haha cheers, he's a good boy!

I just fancied a change at the time more than anything, I had owned a few v twins prior to the Monster and was looking for a bit more refinement, something that was still fast but maybe a bit less "big V twin" at slow speeds (not that it is that bad at low rpm, it is fairly smooth compared to some v twins). I actually couldn't bring myself to properly sell it, my father now has it, I rode it just the other week and I couldn't believe how nice it was to ride.

Cheers! It is true right, the older bikes just have a certain charm about them👍

All the way soft for cruising, all the way stiff for quicker response feel

Cheers 🍻

No regrets (yet😄). It was a great bike, but I think the middle weight segment might be more enjoyable for me on the road. The Tuono could be a bit intense when you start winding it out on the smaller roads, the middle weight bikes are generally a bit less serious and more playful at lower speeds (for me)

@@tankslapmoto9999 Agreed - my brain says MT-09 or Tuono 660, but my heart says V4! The sound & feel of the V4 is sublime!

I have heard that the Trident 660 is a great bike

@@tankslapmoto9999 for the price it is unbeatable, however it is small cc so lacks the rumble of the 1200, and that delicious torque! After riding the 1200 i absolutely fell in love with it.

Currently the T7, the XSR900, and the old ZX6R Ninja (which I haven't ridden in ages). I think you'd enjoy the XSR, very similar to our SP's but a bit more of a sporty riding position.

OFF👍

Back on 3 cylinders! The V4 Aprilia has gone (I can't keep them all, unfortunately) but my brother still has the 660 Tuono. I chose the XSR over the new MT09 just based on looks, but the new MT is definitely a step in the right direction, especially the SP. I haven't had a chance to try one yet, but I suspect that the changes to the riding position will make it feel more sporty and increase the front end feel over the previous gen.

How does it handle compared to the MT09SP with its Tracer swingarm etc.. did you consider the XSR900GP?

It handles a bit better than the Gen3 MT09 in my opinion, it has a more dynamic riding position with better front end feel, plus the longer swingarm allows the bike to accelerate harder with less wheelie. It will still lift the front on command but it just feels a bit more grown up, compared to the MT. I actually went to the dealership to put a deposit down on the XSR GP, but I ended up doing a deal on this one, I kinda always fancied one since it was released.

Cheers 🍻

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Nice one, it is definitely one of my favourite bikes at the minute. It is probably the best production engine for me, maybe better than the Aprilia V4, more engaging than the Yamaha CP4 as well...

I do miss the MT09, mainly that CP3 engine, which I think might just be the best production engine on sale today! Watch this space, I can see myself owning another Yamaha triple soon😉

Yeah I run slightly lower than standard pressures, but they do wobble at speed, I think it is just the nature of knobbly tires where the blockes squirm around. Sometimes you will see that on certain tires the knobs are linked together to give more rigidity (the Dunlop trailmax raids for example)

@@tankslapmoto9999 unfortunately that’s sounds like truth🥲 after stock rally str road performance of the bike is slightly reduced (but then very surprised what it can do off the pavement 👻)

Cheers dude 👍

Cheers, the mirrors are HJR Products CNC mirrors, I think they were about £50, so not Rizoma expensive, but the quality is good👍

Not tried to pop any wheelies yet, I don't get the feeling it will like it. Might be able to do some drifting😉

@@tankslapmoto9999 Hahaha, nice. Apart from the great sound in the video, I can feel a significant torque, it really pushes me back in the seat when I watch it 😆

It pulls surprisingly hard for what it is. The tourque and the long gearing really push you in the seat when you accelerate.

Triumph Bobber - Gold Line edition 👍

Oh nice, love the Bobber Black. I find the handlebar position just fine with the forward controls, but having the feet more forward does make you feel a bit more raked out in the upper body, it kinda feels sporty though, rather than uncomfortable👍