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Really the Rev counter ... get real.

My favorite touring days were going up to Hakone and Ashinko. Nice review.

Same weather in Belgium ! My Street triple moto2 : Damp in headlight and blinker today ☹ .

Another good video William ! 👍

Hey William it's been some time since I saw a Vid. from you. Nice road looks like a lot of fun did the mirrors come come with the bike or is that aftermarket Question for you... Do you fellow MotoGp just wondering

Nice roads William ! 👍

Hey William where you from? I just moved to Japan from California & came across your cb250r video

It looks like you're riding in Belgium , the place where I live !😂

I nearly got a Street Triple myself last week as they were selling them at 3k off to make room for next years models but sadly they sold it on my way down. But then I saw the heritage white XSR900 and fell in love. So now I am a proud owner of one Yamaha!

Good video !

Excellent, take us to Akita Province, where the origins of my dog are!

Man, I have no problem commuting in 90-100 degree weather in this thing. Doesn't ever feel like it gets hot to me. Definitely cooler than my old GSX-R 600.

I'd do 1,000 in 1 month ha ha. I want a 1999-2002 Yellow 748. I don't want ABS, traction control or wireless throttle. My last bike was a '01 Triumph 955i Triple. Put 50,000 mi in 4 yrs. Now I yearn for a Ducati 748 like yours in Yellow..,Lucky You!

Saw one at my dealer. The green looks even better in person. What a magnificent bike!

Wow ive got 3 bikes. 1 ducati 2 triumphs one of them being a thruxton rs. I totally disagree with you about the slow/unresponsive acceleration. Are you sure you arent riding in rain/road mode? Instead of Sport. Putting it in Sport mode after the 600 mi breakin period wakes the bike up. I can smoke anything on the street except maybe a street fighter.

In the breaking period you won't feel the torque and responsiveness. It is quite sporty after 600mi. I came off of a Ducati Supersport 950 like you, and once run-in is done, I would challenge anyone to feel much of a difference between the Duc and the Thruxton on the street. Same power, same weight, same ergos, brakes and suspension are comparable. You are used to a Street Triple and that is no comparison which is closer to a full on sport bike- lighter and more tuned for faster transitions and higher revs. The Thruxton is a brilliant bike. You are also riding on a wet road which is restricting your speed and cornering. I can hear you lugging the engine and that is why your feeling it is sluggish. It is not on dry twisties. Also, the mirrors don't vibrate like the Duc. Finally, I disagree about the exhaust sound and decel popping, but I don't live in Japan. In the US, there are options for more sound, although I don't feel I need it.

Wooow its a beauty !👌👍

I drove this rode in a Kei car when I visited japan. Growing up with V-opt and Best Motoring it was a childhood dream of mine. I met a guy with an FD RX-7 at the mazda center at the top and he took me for a ride. Dream come true! Thanks for making me relive this with this video! Do you know if there's anything like Best Motoring but for motorcycles? The japanese bike scene seems way more gated.

Mate your bag strip will interfere with the steering damper. Put the strips under the bracket. Nice Video though

Mitas sportforce+EVO here ! 210 euro (set).

I have the same bike. I too experience the same irritation with vibrations. I fitted grip puppies and that made a huge improvement for my hands. I fitted 255g bar end weights and that made zero difference. Unfortunately the mirrors wash out above 70 mph. The autoblipper is inconsistently blipping or not on the downshift. Up shifts are great. But overall I find the bike amazing. Stay safe.

Hey William, its me again ,I lost the only key I have ,dealer charge me a bundle to solve the problem,they want me to have the bike tow to them! even though I have documentation and key code,oh this is XAVIER ,by the way,thanks for your attention

On my second 2002 748R. Previously had a couple of 2001 models (including 853R). They're so pretty, and on an open twisty road they're such fun with the perfect amount of power for the real world. Awful in town though!

Which windscreen is that on there? Looks wider than most third party offers.

Saving up for a 748 myself. I’m 6’2. Do you think someone as tall as me would feel cramped.

Beautiful example. I love my 748SP

Just picked up my 2024 street triple rs in the gorgeous cosmic yellow. Have only been able to put 100 miles on her but I can tell that this bike is of such high quality and performance. Can’t wait for an exhaust to let her sing! Love your videos and keep up the great videos.

I gotta ask, does it still misbehave in traffic if you change it to its 'urban" setting?

The Turnpike is a rather boring road to drive in a sports car, but it’s completely different when you hop on a bike! Especially it feels so nice with less aggressive bikes like cruisers. With the bit pricy toll, it lets you enjoy yourself occupying the road completely on your own!

I have the same bike and love it .

Slipper clutch was standard on the 748R.

watching this cause the black color RS is not available in India and everyone is just putting black PPF 😅

Do you prefer the Street triple than Supersport 950s? Regards

Wonderful review! Woudk you have a link for the bar end mirror's?

I only hear a noise from the timing chain at the first start. Other than that, I'm very satisfied. I've done 14K kilometres.

it took you 3 months to do 1000 miles round Japan on a red Ducatti.. sheesh

I got a 748s myself pure love machine, wish you the best with the 748R ❤️‍🔥

Bike is sick William! Guessing you don't miss your Supersport at all? Going to make that my next bike here in the states.

Nice tour in Japan!!!!!!!!!!!

I currently have a Panigale 899 but have been looking at these as I want something more comfortable. Do the mirrors fold in to squeeze through traffic?

Looking to get a street triple but im 5ft4in and im older, how tall are you

Thanks for the critic comments! I really want the bike, but also didn't want to get hard boiled eggs. So...now i have to think it over. But - thanks!

wonder if there is a replacement visor for that, I do also have one the silver one

Just discovering this channel and I enjoy hearing your opinions on these. Good questions and interesting answers! Ride safe!

This is one stunning little thing! I am about to pull the trigger on an extremely well maintained 2004.model 🤗

Nice to hear your quickshifter is fixed. Got my quickshifter replaced today, but no significant improvement for me. In any case, safe travels!

Thank you for answering my questions😊My wife is from a similar background with you (Asian origin, Western citizenship, living in Japan for quite a while) so your story is very relatable!

This is the first video I've watched with you on this bike. It sounds amazing!

I enjoyed this video more because I got to see what Japan looks like...

Not sure what you were expecting??? It’s a solid beautiful bike. It’s not lazy, it’s not a track bike. If you appreciate bikes and know how to ride you don’t have any complaints. I ride one in Australia, no complaints or negative things to say.