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Why you should AVOID the Honda Navi & Three Better Options for New Riders
I think the Honda Navi is a well made machine. I also think the use case for this bike is fundamentally flawed for traveling on American roads.
0:00 Preconceived Notions
1:32 What is this thing?
4:50 Flawed Use Case
8:57 Bad Influence
10:52 Questionable Hardware
12:12 Recommendations
Opinions are my own. Make wise choices based on the details of your life.
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Rambling Motovlog in Cahaba WMA - Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
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I rode the bike. I talked to myself. I stopped for a moment to appreciate the moment. It was a good day.
What now? Plans for the channel.
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Consider this my 2024 channel trailer until I figure out a new strategy.
UNLOCK Your Suspension! KTM 890 Adventure R & Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition WP XPLOR Adjustment
มุมมอง 33Kปีที่แล้ว
How to get the most out of the WP XPLOR suspension on your KTM 890 Adventure R or Norden 901 Expedition. 0:00 Preloading Terms (See what I did there) 1:25 Key Differences 3:05 Manufacturer Recommended Settings 6:10 My Custom Settings WP XPLOR Suspension Cheat Sheet: PDF: drive.google.com/file/d/1Udz7RxIBs7b15uwd-OH42AhkBvCj8LmC/view?usp=sharing Google Sheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IpPx...
Primitive Creekside Motorcycle Camping | Tannehill State Park | Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
มุมมอง 4Kปีที่แล้ว
After multiple canceled camping trips due to life happening, I was finally able to make it out for a shakedown camping trip. This is the third shakedown run in a series of three. I'm preparing for a 5 day moto-camping trip scheduled this fall: 1. Fully Loaded Short Trip 2. Fully Loaded Long Day Trip this video 3. Overnight camp near home Motorcycle Luggage Giant Loop Saddle Bags and Hardware Mo...
DON'T DROP THE BIKE! Riding a BMW, Bonneville & Bagger at Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival 2023
มุมมอง 590ปีที่แล้ว
Motovlog out at Barber Motorsports Park for the 2023 Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival. We spent most of the day in the demo area test riding a BMW 1250 GS Adventure, Triumph Bonneville T120 Black, and an Indian Roadmaster Bagger. We also got to see the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS which made it's debut appearance in the United States at this event. #motorcycle #vlog #bmw #triumph #dji
Relaxing Ride Through Little River Canyon - Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
มุมมอง 1.3Kปีที่แล้ว
This is the second shakedown run in a series of four. I'm preparing for a 5 day moto-camping trip scheduled this fall: 1. Fully Loaded Short Trip 2. Fully Loaded Long Day Trip this video 3. Overnight camp near home 4. Overnight camp far from home The fully adjustable suspension on the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition proved itself worthy on the highway, the backroads, and the trails in this day ...
Fully Loaded Husqvarna Norden 901 | Highways - Backroads - Trails | Flagg Mountain Shakedown Vlog
มุมมอง 2Kปีที่แล้ว
I loaded my 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition down with EVERYTHING I would take on a long motorcycle touring trip and hit the road to test how she rides with all the weight. I adjusted the suspension settings to allow for Full Payload. This is the first shakedown run in a series of 4 in preparation for a 5 day moto-camping trip I have scheduled this fall: 1. Fully Loaded Short Trip (this vid...
Installing Giant Loop Pannier Mounts on Norden 901 Expedition Pannier Racks
มุมมอง 3.6Kปีที่แล้ว
I was able to modify my Giant Loop quick release pannier mounts to fit the stock pannier racks on the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition. While this did require me to drill a few holes, I have been pleased with the way the panniers go on and off the bike. I've been using the Giant Loop Mototrekk panniers for a while now and they've served me well. Between the Mototrekk panniers and the Tillamook d...
KTM Duke 390 - One week Review - Rider's Delight
มุมมอง 1.2Kปีที่แล้ว
I spent a week commuting and joy-riding the KTM Duke 390. I was thoroughly impressed. Motorcycle Riding Gear BEST VALUE HELMET: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sedici-strada-ii-mips-helmet?sku_id=10134474 Gloves: a.co/d/inMdazG Backup Gloves: a.co/d/gB169I0 Boots: www.tripmachinecompany.com/collections/trip-machine-boots Cardo for Comms: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cardo-freecom-4x-headset?sku_id=1...
Skyway Breakdown - Husqvarna Norden | KTM 790 Adventure Off Road Riding on the Mountain AL FR 600-1
มุมมอง 7Kปีที่แล้ว
Skyway Breakdown - Husqvarna Norden | KTM 790 Adventure Off Road Riding on the Mountain AL FR 600-1
First 400 Miles on the 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
มุมมอง 29Kปีที่แล้ว
First 400 Miles on the 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
My NEW BIKE!!! Big Plans for the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
มุมมอง 31Kปีที่แล้ว
My NEW BIKE!!! Big Plans for the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
3000 Mile Owner Review - Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
มุมมอง 144Kปีที่แล้ว
3000 Mile Owner Review - Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
RECON: Searching for Campsites | Short Film Featuring the Royal Enfield Himalayan
มุมมอง 857ปีที่แล้ว
RECON: Searching for Campsites | Short Film Featuring the Royal Enfield Himalayan
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride | Birmingham AL 2023 | First Time Rider on Royal Enfield Interceptor
มุมมอง 716ปีที่แล้ว
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride | Birmingham AL 2023 | First Time Rider on Royal Enfield Interceptor
3 Piece BUDGET SCRAMBLER KIT for the Interceptor 650 - BUT is it Any GOOD? Royal Enfield
มุมมอง 14Kปีที่แล้ว
3 Piece BUDGET SCRAMBLER KIT for the Interceptor 650 - BUT is it Any GOOD? Royal Enfield
Coffee Ride ASMR - An Interceptor 650 Micro Adventure | Silent Vlog | Royal Enfield Scrambler
มุมมอง 3.1Kปีที่แล้ว
Coffee Ride ASMR - An Interceptor 650 Micro Adventure | Silent Vlog | Royal Enfield Scrambler
Camping by the Lake in a National Forest featuring the Honda Navi
มุมมอง 691ปีที่แล้ว
Camping by the Lake in a National Forest featuring the Honda Navi
Himalayan Upgrades Part 3 - Handlebar and Barkbusters (and FAILED Riser install) Royal Enfield
มุมมอง 15Kปีที่แล้ว
Himalayan Upgrades Part 3 - Handlebar and Barkbusters (and FAILED Riser install) Royal Enfield
Solo Motorcycle Camping in Talladega National Forest - Rain Nature ASMR| Silent Vlog
มุมมอง 20Kปีที่แล้ว
Solo Motorcycle Camping in Talladega National Forest - Rain Nature ASMR| Silent Vlog
Himalayan Exhaust Sound - Delkevic Silencer and Full System
มุมมอง 12Kปีที่แล้ว
Himalayan Exhaust Sound - Delkevic Silencer and Full System
Himalayan Upgrades Part 2 - Delkevic Exhaust
มุมมอง 19Kปีที่แล้ว
Himalayan Upgrades Part 2 - Delkevic Exhaust
Himalayan Upgrades Part 1 - Luggage Racks, Top Case, Mirrors, GPS Bar - Royal Enfield
มุมมอง 15Kปีที่แล้ว
Himalayan Upgrades Part 1 - Luggage Racks, Top Case, Mirrors, GPS Bar - Royal Enfield
Relaxing Motorcycle Ride w/Exhaust Sounds - Insta360 ONE X2 - North Georgia Mountains Autumn Leaves
มุมมอง 311ปีที่แล้ว
Relaxing Motorcycle Ride w/Exhaust Sounds - Insta360 ONE X2 - North Georgia Mountains Autumn Leaves

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  • @du315h0k
    @du315h0k 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    This guy is clueless. I bought one of these when they were first launched in the U.S. as I was sick of the crazy gas prices. I live in an urban city and I daily it from February to November in MN where it's cold and terrible. Wear your gear, be safe and attentive, and quit whining about helmet hair. Its 2 grand and it does fine at 50mph. I ride it at its absolute limit so often all the time. Its a Honda it will run forever. Its 2 grand. The fun factor for the value is off the charts. I do agree with doing the MSF course though, as you will need your endorsement to ride this awesome little machine. This guy is crying for all the wrong reasons dont listen to him.

  • @johnthor4999
    @johnthor4999 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You still rode it still have it in your background. Dude this flawed review sucks. Ill tell you what, grocery store is 5 miles away. I just want a bag of apples imma get on my navi and come back home. Simple the navi is simple. sorry you couldnt smash side mirrors in a navi dude.

  • @deltabluesdavidraye
    @deltabluesdavidraye 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Shinko 705

  • @dagooglenet
    @dagooglenet 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hope you found your new passion in life.

  • @JeanieThompson-ll3sn
    @JeanieThompson-ll3sn 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This bike is NOT for people like you

  • @rbrtmllr
    @rbrtmllr 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Test road that bike and fell in love. The KTM cam thing has me really wigged out. I hope we can find out they're all good now.

  • @crazyhikerdude
    @crazyhikerdude 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Don’t listen to this reviewer hating on a Navi… it’s not designed for anything he’s whining about. 🙄

  • @Leo-yoo
    @Leo-yoo 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've had a honda grom, navi, ruckus, rebel 300, and honda 1100 dct. All new. I've enjoyed all of them. I enjoy riding and have never pushed mine to the limit. They're all great bikes. Each one is made for a certain way of riding. It just depends on what you are interested in. I enjoy scooters and motorcycles. I also have an ebike which also can be dangerous if you ride unsafely. I still have my navi and love it.

  • @jerroddooley374
    @jerroddooley374 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Use mine for Uber eats delivery. Couple bucks a day on gas to make a couple hundred bucks. Can't beat it

  • @jerroddooley374
    @jerroddooley374 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That goes for every motorcycle

  • @SlimMento
    @SlimMento 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You bought it bro

  • @keesverhagen9931
    @keesverhagen9931 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Could anyone give the settings with luggage for the Expedition again ? Can not find it to download in the description anymore. In 6 hours will be heading of on a large trip again. Had to search over an hour for finding this video again. Changed phone between last time i saw this video and now.

  • @pkanatas
    @pkanatas 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Buy Stanley classic legendary and enjoy hot coffee for 2 days!!❤

  • @RoadTrekker866
    @RoadTrekker866 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Only $1,800. hundred dollars. The price is not accounting for the addtional fees that would be added, about $3,500. out the door.

  • @beardedbiker2647
    @beardedbiker2647 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Mike just found your channel, I’m going to look at a 901 this weekend in Birmingham. Look forward to the content

  • @lazybonemotorcycles1527
    @lazybonemotorcycles1527 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m also getting rid of the 650 due to it uneven weight distribution which feels on the top portion of the bike even during running in to corners. It’s not an effortless entering in to a corner. No doubt the motorcycle is stable while riding compare to most bikes. Somewhere the Triumph Bonnie feels easy to manage. Street Twin is a better choice i feel.

  • @quantumfx2677
    @quantumfx2677 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I passed one of these ony ebike! Now only if they could make better batteries!

  • @jettschenker
    @jettschenker หลายเดือนก่อน

    The country where this bike was originally being sold had a lot of slower stop and go traffic where it did fine. The problem is when you try to sell that same bike in a country with larger vehicles on the road, faster and less congested driving and drivers on the road that are always speeding then a bike like this becomes a deathtrap. It's the wrong bike for an american psycho driving environment. Now if they made a version which was a little larger with a more powerful scooter engine then that would be somewhat better.

  • @chubbyguyschannel6864
    @chubbyguyschannel6864 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW great review...first time watching. Getting ready to pick up a 2024 next week !!!!

  • @magnusb6311
    @magnusb6311 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoyed this. Cheers from Sweden

  • @magnusb6311
    @magnusb6311 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video. Cheers from Sweden

  • @jeramieortiz1834
    @jeramieortiz1834 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this bike more comfortable than rebel 1100? I am thinking about changing it for an interceptor!

  • @debbiemilka2251
    @debbiemilka2251 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Mike, First off. I really appreciate your review of the Honda Navi. I watched a GenZ guy review it and the sensibilities between you two are amazing. You have the knowledge and wisdom of mature life experience. Re: the speed the Navi can achieve. The darn thing only has a 110 cc motor. You spoke of it as regards highway use. Only motorcycles with the power of a 250 cc motor are allowed to qualify for highway use. Otherwise your rider license certification is limited to surface streets. The Grom is only a 125 cc and it barely achieves anothr five mph more than the Navi. That is why my first bike was the 250 Rebel which was capable of 65 mph. And we measured 83 mpg ! The wife only weighs 128. I love your coverage and real world considerations. All the best. Bob

  • @kokopeds8588
    @kokopeds8588 หลายเดือนก่อน

    have you had a flat tire before ?

  • @SOHAM18787
    @SOHAM18787 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The experience every fathar should give his son😊😊🥰

  • @mikehemens9359
    @mikehemens9359 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Paved and gravel walking trails. Alot of 'off road' trails that you can ride a car on anyway would be good. How else are you gonna get to class if you own one?

  • @ComfyDadShoes
    @ComfyDadShoes หลายเดือนก่อน

    Moto commuting in college was helpful. I had a sport bike. In hindsight I should’ve had something smarter like a vstrom

  • @hershchat
    @hershchat หลายเดือนก่อน

    "In my country this is just a road" 😄 We, me and the boys, all on dual sports, went up a hill via a shallow rivulet... everything else was forest. So we ride over baby-heads, marveling at our amazing prowess. We reach the top exhausted and humbled. Reaching, we find there is a temple there. Out comes the priest, in traditional vestments, and barefoot. Two blokes follows, in flip-flops. They sit behind him on his 125 CC moped, and off they go, bounding down the stream, the we had come, 3 up, on a tee-tiny bike, with half bald tires, and drum brakes. Riding is about skill and it is about heart. All else is first world problems.

  • @Katesgamingcorner
    @Katesgamingcorner หลายเดือนก่อน

    “As someone who has risen bigger bikes and more powerful bike” yeah did this isn’t meant to be a powerhouse. It’s just meant to get from a to b

  • @Klaus53123
    @Klaus53123 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good video. Very helpful. However: are you sure you can really put 10 full turns (=360°) on the rear preload? I have the Husquvarna 901 expedition (reduced height) and cannot get more than 6 full turns.

    • @yalcinazman
      @yalcinazman หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a Standard 901 and I want to lower it a little, how did you do it?

    • @Klaus53123
      @Klaus53123 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@yalcinazman for the Expedition Husqvarna provides a "lowering kit". Not sure whether this is proper englisch, sorry.... It basically consist out of two "shorter" springs for front and rear suspension. Mounting them results in about the same height for the Expedition as the standard norden has (Out of factory the expedition is about 2 cm higher than the standard Norden).For the standard Norden such a kit is not availabel and you have to live with what you have.

  • @xuben4104
    @xuben4104 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you do know it's actually a scooter right?

  • @Cincinnatijames
    @Cincinnatijames หลายเดือนก่อน

    A middle aged guy trying to assume what a college students needs. 😂

  • @mrfreak3755
    @mrfreak3755 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Mike can you tell me the size and name of the exhaust bolt 12mm and 10mm . I am getting trouble finding those

  • @tommeyer6033
    @tommeyer6033 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you don't need a gas gauge to figure mpg

  • @frankpinion4937
    @frankpinion4937 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its not designed to go off road as such. Lacks the ground clearance & suspension travel as well as it's simply a bit heavy. You probably need the new Himalayan 450.

  • @christophersmith1155
    @christophersmith1155 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are all over the place here in NYC everyone from delivery drivers to commuters. maybe 35% of the vehicles in the city. the wealthy yuppies operate Vespas.

  • @jimmydcricket5893
    @jimmydcricket5893 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Think better forks would be good.

  • @zabgang_
    @zabgang_ หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Mike, would you say its mainly your height that got in the way of touring comfort? I'm a first time buyer and am seriously considering this bike.

  • @mrmoon1482
    @mrmoon1482 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What have you done with the tires? People who buy a bike only to try and change everything about it, should maybe take more time in choosing a bike more suited to them, 🙄

  • @blackflyingfox3365
    @blackflyingfox3365 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to have a 49cc Honda Metropolitan And I rode that thing all over the place. Excluding the interstate. But I didn't need the interstate. I could get anywhere I needed to go. And not just local riding either. I would ride to Raleigh, Knightdale, Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough. I put so many miles on that scooter. I wish I still had it.

  • @Hobblecreekkid
    @Hobblecreekkid หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video but dude, if you are packing 150lbs of gear you are missing the boat with this bike. 50lbs is easily obtainable and will make the bike handle like it was meant to. 150lbs has got to kill the handling.

    • @billyarsenault1970
      @billyarsenault1970 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Whatever thats why he got a serious 900 instead of a glorified dirt bike like my 450RL. Kinda cool to know the max amount of gear you can bug out with if you need to.

  • @roflmows
    @roflmows หลายเดือนก่อน

    if you want to drive, buy a car or truck - don't buy a go kart. if you want to cycle, buy a real motorcycle or a real motor scooter made for over the road travel. don't buy a toy and drive it like a car or motorcycle. it's dangerous. you can get a $400 - $500 little e-scooter with a 750-watt motor on amazon and tool around your neighborhood. no gas, insurance, or motorcycle license needed. for a little more you can get an e-bike and hit 30 - 45 mph easily. plus many of them fold up and you can put them right in your car's trunk and take them around. don't buy a plastic toy bike and ride it like a Harley. you're gonna hurt yourself or someone else someday - guaranteed.

  • @douglaslaroque2351
    @douglaslaroque2351 หลายเดือนก่อน

    did a valve adjustment and the valve cover gasket had a leak, i had a spare gasket so i replaced it. What a nightmare that was . these navi bikes in my opinion are not that easy to work on, but i do it 😁 you tube has some good videos on navi repairs. The Honda dealers will really charge you lots of money for repairs. My navi is a 2022 and so far I've done all repairs myself. I've had many motorcycles and mopeds over the years so I've had experience working on bikes .

  • @douglaslaroque2351
    @douglaslaroque2351 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i Installed dr. Pully sliders and right away i noticed a big difference. Quicker acceleration , higher speed with less throttle and better gas mileage. Did a 50 mile round trip to Mexico. 99% of the time i stayed at 45 mph. But had plenty of throttle to spare . at 50 mph. i still wasn't at full throttle. My sliders are 13 gram . stock rollers are 17 grams.

  • @armyofninjas9055
    @armyofninjas9055 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your criticisms are just a bunch of stereotypes about young people. Sounds like you're too old, grandpa.

  • @pauleedeehimself8489
    @pauleedeehimself8489 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well, if you'll miss it, keep it😁 it's cheap, reliable and, well, you don't get a lot of money back if you trade it😇

  • @gregory8282
    @gregory8282 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I was a lot younger, there were only trail bikes and road bikes. We too our road bikes to a lot of places they were'nt designed to go to. It's just a matter of adjusting your riding style. These days, we're spoilt for choice.

  • @russellpickett2689
    @russellpickett2689 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Says exactly what it was built to do. Then trashes it for being completely adequate at what it was built for. Then talks college campus transportation. Which he’s apparently never been on. Smaller bikes and scooters are everywhere. Even when i took my son to tour Iowa. Which I doubt has a very long riding season.

  • @bradsanders6954
    @bradsanders6954 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive got the 2021 890R, the stock spring had zero static sag, at no preload. Maybe 3/4" sag with my 180 lbs on the bike. The shock didnt move over 1/2" on a really rough road,according to the zip tie I put on the shock shaft. So yeah, I didnt get a good one. I put a 2 rate softer spring on the back, which is still too stiff, at no preload I get 2" of sag with me on it. The clickers make no difference at all, the shock doesnt like to move much in general. Great bike, needs an entirely new aftermarket shock is what I see. Its only money. KTM states proper sag, which is 80mm or 3 and 1/3 inches....sag is the very first thing that gets set, most ignore it. Every review I saw, and there were a lot, said the suspension was great, the best ever, amazing. Mine is a buckboard but is fine on smooth roads.

  • @thomascollins4353
    @thomascollins4353 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've spent most of my life riding Harleys and I own a Honda 750 Shadow. I love my Navi. So disappointed in your review.