AlistairT509 - I hear you! I used to live in the East Midlands and watched the camera /speed limit restrictions slowly strangle the joy out of a weekend blat. Over here in central Italy most of the fun mountain roads have a 50kmh limit!! The difference is, nobody pays a blind bit of notice to the limit! I once came up behing a pair of bikes passing the cars on a windy road, at the head was a police car. We were already going at maybe 70kmh when a straight came up and the police car moved over to let us all pass 😂
Got to agree here, I lived in Emilia-Romagna South of Bologna for a couple of years and the cops there just didn't seem to care, if you're over the limit having a bit of a blast, I didn't get to do a lot of riding but the Futa Pass (SS65) starting at Santo Stefano South Bologna going South to Firenze was a good ride, twisty and very scenic, or indeed going North from Firenze to Bologna.
I am very jealous as I am keen on most things Italian - not just the carefree attitude to speed limits. My daughter is named Florence (Firenze might have been a bit much) and the bike I mentioned with the ruined tyre was a Desert X (an irrational purchase I couldn’t afford because it was Italian and pretty). I have ridden a little in the Italian Alps, the Stelvio etc. but did feel I was holding the locals up!
@@AlastairT509 locals do move some! Come down to Central Italy and check out the Apennini! And the Dolomites up north of you haven’t already - all fantastic. It’s a motorcycle friendly culture 👍
In 2003 i did the Ducati created Centopassi Challenge, based around the Alpine passes in France and Italy. There’s were two groups, one was for people who entered the competition, the other group was a guided ride behind some Italian police riders. I chose the competition group. At dinner on the first day the riders in the police group had actually been going round faster - the police were scraping their pegs and exhausts round the corners! They had a great time (as the competition did of course)
Here in the Rocky Mountains, summer daylight starts at 4am but it's also a peak time for deer, elk, and other animals to be out on the roads, and therefore quite dangerous. I leave at just before dawn on motorcycle road trips but I don't like it. I've known a few riders who lost their lives hitting moose and javelina during pre-dawn hours.
In Finland the highways have Elk fences 3m high because a car or truck is unlikely to win in that collision. The migrating Elk have tunnels to enable them to go under the highway. Of course for bikes the highway is dull and barely has a corner. The smaller roads between towns are usually straight with no fences so best to pay attention! Country roads are often grit so best bring a rally vehicle for that... On a more positive note Finland has six circuits to enjoy. Search Top Gear Hakinen to get a better look..
The trend seems to be replace great4 cylinder sport bikes with lesser two cylinder bikes that have a bigger number after them. R6>R7, GSX-R750 > GSX-8R (the R has no place, i.e. shouldn't be, in the replacement name)
So many things to comment about in this video. There are parts of Northern England which are still quite quiet. But, you have to work hard to find them. You are so right about riding on the continent. Parts of France are just empty of people, traffic, everything on a Sunday and during French holidays. It is a biker's wet dream. Keep off the trunk roads (A, RN and N roads) and stay on the back roads the smaller D roads and C roads. There are, usually, no walls or hedges so you can see for miles and the condition of the roads isn't too bad (better than the UK). Pop over on the Chunnel/ferry and, within, 10 miles (16 km) you're on the back roads. Don't use Google Maps or Waze, get a dedicated GPS for this type of riding.
To guy that wanted to make his VFR handle better. Adding a thick washer to the rear shock upper mount will help the bike steer better by raising the rear a few mm.
Another cheap hack is to fit shorter dog bones (jack up kit) which are available on Ebay for ~£20. But as stated the best way forward is to refresh / replace the OEM shock. I have a Nitron with adjustable ride height which is great.
Just to add to riding beautiful roads, wether you want to ride rhe Nurburgring or not? But the whole Eifel region is a beautiful place to ride Bikes...
Funny you Should Mention. The Suzuki B King in Your Naked Bike Comments I thought that was a Bike Built Before it's Time .. Sports Bikes were Still King. Can you think of any Other Motorcycles Built Ahead Of the Trends that would Would Sell Now ? 24:07
Hi Michael. Awesome channel ! Thank you for mentioning airbags. And that you use them. I now wear one on the road religiously after being caught out by a car turning across my path in 2019. I survived 2 weeks in ICU but an airbag would have made a massive difference in reducing the injuries. I wish more riders wore them on the road…
Very informative series, thank you Neevesy! Appreciate your passion for the Tuono V4 (as I do) and previous passion for superbikes (which I still have), lol! Not sure if this has ever been asked, I do like racing helmets so much and could spend a fortune on them. Arai is my favorite, but I got several more from other brands with very unique racing liveries. Since you gave a review on your Shoei in a recent issue of MCN, let me ask you, why did you change from Arai? Always thought you are the best ambassador for that brand until I realized you are not wearing them any more. Anyway, what's your take on the top league of racing helmets? Very interested in your experience! Thank you!
I had my VFR 800. 2001 with the forks through about 15 mm and a longer Wp rear shock and was happy with the way it turned. I have the front back at the factory setup now but the rear is up a bit with the longer shock. I've found the Metzler Sportec m9rr to be nice and nimble ,
I recently got an old yamaha fz250 that Im restoring, one of the small bore fours of the olden days. Ever since Ive been fascinated with smaller but complex engines, and with the new rumours of a possible kawasaki z400rs, I have been constantly thinking about modern nakeds using small bore four engines. Do you think such a platform would be a captivating one? To my entirely subjective opinion I cant imagine anything more cool for a younger rider than a high revving 250 that sounds like a proper sports bike but is still comfortable.
Hi Neevsy, love your channel and watch every video. I was speaking to an Alpinestars dealer who is a Japanese gentleman. He made an interesting comment about helmet brands. He said that in Japan, people view Arai as superior to Shoei due to the quality of materials used. He said that compared to Arai, Shoei inner pads start falling apart after several washes. He went on to say that Shoei was only more popular in Western countries and he could not understand it. I wear a Shoei GT Air 2 myself so I found it interesting. I’ve never owned an Arai due to the cost where I live, but would love to hear your thoughts. Honestly I like my old HJC more as it has a better view window, and the parts come on/off easier for cleaning. Thanks
Where to use your sports bike! Great suggestions on places on the continent to enjoy. My san an I are taking the ferry you recommended from Ports out to Santander but then heading into Portugal and down to the Algarve for WSBK, him on a Panigale SP2 and me on a Panigale V2 (he’s ex BSB racer so knows the right people for paddock passes!). Then back up again! It’s going to be awesome on twisties and on the Fast motorways!
I am new to motorbikes - 3 years in and owned 3 bikes: XSR125, Trident 660 (that I passed onto my wife when she passed) and now and Z900RS SE. I have heard you comment on "boring" engines like the the Z900s in-line 4. I am curious because I think it sounds great and delivers nice linear power whilst the 660 sometimes sounds like a bag of spanners. Is the boredom with in-line 4s because they have been around for so long and the more experienced riders are over familiar with them and need something new or is it me? Cheeky second question - 3 years in and still developing skills, would you recommend more on road training or something else? Love the channel - you inspired us to give motorbikes a go!
I'm not Neevsey, but I can attest to the fact that ALL forms of motorcycle training is super fun and beneficial. I've done on road training with Rapid (super beneficial for how you ride on the road and good training for making the most of it - but it's not cheap), and their track for road training too, I have done off road training and LOVED that, I have also done various track academy training too, and all of them teach you something. For me track and off road riding taught me the most, about interaction with the bike, the way it feels when unstable and how to build confidence through those moments etc. But of course everyone is different, but whichever you choose first, you are guaranteed a good time. Ride safe!
North Island New Zealand. Country roads surrounded by farmland. Speed limit 100km/h. The roads are so twistie you'd be lucky to get over that at any point. Just ask my 1290 Super Duke 1290 R or Bilbo Baggins 😅
Greetings Michael - enjoy your TH-cam channel and MCN reviews from California. I have a question regarding the Suzuki GSX-S1000. I don’t know if it is available in the UK anymore, but since its refresh in 21, I don’t see it much in comparison videos. With 150 hp and retuned for torque on the road, it falls short of supernaked status (although it’s not far off from the MT-10). Do you have any thoughts on this bike, where it fits, and who it is for?
Will add to this in hope Neevesy share some light...just switched from 2022 GSX S1000 to 2023 KTM SDGT...plan to do some touring and got a great deal...no regrets...one interesting difference...out of many, of course. That K5 derived engine was absolutely unchoakable...would ride in 6th at 30mph through twisties, one handed...just an occasional practice for me on remote Missouri roads, I am an average rider at best...the GSX would just pull smoothly and fairly rapid with utter smoothness and composure. 1290 SDGT with all the torque, will chug and shake and bog in 4th even 3rd at same speeds. I get it...lumpy, big twin with long gears for touring, but was surprised by lack of flexibility comparing to GSX...to be fair, SDGT is plenty flexible and you just ride it differently, of course, but interesting nevertheless. Another "missing" feature on KTM was...ugh, not sure the technical term, but both GSX and my ex 2022 GS1250 had a no throttle feature where bike moves on its own without any throttle input at low speeds ( no hands...which is super useful for using garage remotes and such)...KTM just chokes and would stall. Never tried GSX GT...perhaps that would have been the "goldilocks" for me...oh, well...there is always the next year. And yes, GSX S1000 is brilliant in its simplicity...thebonly nag I had was lack of Cruise Control and better suspension...all other minor "faults" are totally liveable with. Godspeed, and thank you!
Yes You can go from Portsmouth to Santander Michael but the crossing takes 30hours and 30minutes and is expensive which is almost 4 days at sea for a return journey ridiculous!!!!
Another great video. And answered my question!!🎉 Thanks for that. And about motogp-wsbk rules , and about 800 or 850 class ; just get rid of the wings and electronics , and let them ride those bikes like they did in the past. We all remember fiasko of 800 class from 2007, and how they became "safer" aka "slower" with 16000 rpm....
Couldn’t agree more get up early on a Sunday we’ve done it for years meet at at 5.30 fill up with go go juice get to your destination quickly take it easy on the way home
Sunday 5am morning blast on my TuonoV4 its what i love. All famous biker roads only betwen the week. Weekend day rides on classic bike or tourer...relaxed pace with pillion
I think wsbk will go to a more superstock style reg's. If done right the bikes should be cheaper. The racing is brilliant, very low numbers on the grid's though. Thank you for doing the q&a's. :)
For context I'm a Brit living in NL. You guys don't know how lucky you are with the roads in the UK. Much better than here in NL for riding a motorbike. Secondly once you cross the tunnel don't forget the ardenne in belgium and the eifel region in germany is fantastic for bikes. A lot of Dutchies go there!
Really Appreciate the Answer and the Historical context was great! hadn't really considered how previous rules had basically not affected road bikes. Personally i am excited to see a change in the rules regarding aero and ride height more then the capacity change, which seems like it's more about the limitations of the Tires Michelin are producing. I am one of the few left who really loves 1000cc superbikes and use them both for Road and Track. So i don't wanna see WSBK change, it's honestly such exciting racing right now (better than MotoGP i would argue). However with all that said, they way Euro Emissions regs are going and the shrinking of the market for superbikes being what it is i would hope we see development of a new category rather than superbikes becoming just a small number of homologation or track only special editions that very few people can afford.
Thanks Mike - just wanted to echo airbag safety that I wear Tech air race ontrack and now just bought tech air off road for my adv! Massive arruance in riding, i'd prefer my wallet to take the hit rather than my body. PS: how you find tech air 10 with single deployment, does it leads to inconvienience for not having a second chance in minor crash? Thanks again
I'm lucky enough to live in an area of outstanding Biker beauty. I live in Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland. I go from my place to Barnard Castle, out of there towards Middleton in Teesdale, through there past High Force and over the tops to Alston. From there, Hartside Pass, then Penrith roundabout, over to Shap, Kendal, Devil's Bridge, Hawes, Leyburn, Richmond then a blast along the A66 to Barney, take the road back to my place from there. I sleep well after that! Not a camera or copper most days, even weekends although you do need to watch out for when they do speed campaigns. Common sense required to know when to blast along and when to slow it down a bit. My Gen2 'busa and I have a lot of fun. 😁😁👍👍
2 of the best runs I done last year were early morning to Glen Shee and another early morning to Skye, that was an all day trip right enough left at 04:20 and was home for about 19:00, 520 miles. But the Glen Shee run was a similar 4 oclock start and I never had a car infront of me for 5 and a half hours it was absolutely magic
I manage to ride at my own pace pretty much wherever and whenever I want. Of course, I don't live in the UK. I live in NE Spain, where speed limits are virtually unpoliced outside of the weekends. I'm afraid that france now polices their speed limits rigorously, so I'd be careful if you come through there.
I would really question the engineering and QA protocols of any manufacture that provided bikes with systemic performance or safety issues at a launch. These are essentially marketing and sales initiatives, and the quality of the bike should have been established long before.
Iv said gor a while now the roads are far more dangerous because of all the speed cameras and average speed cameras people more concerned with looking at speedos and not getting points and fines than actual driving standard and watching the road infront.
I just rode to a motorcycle show in Seclin, just south of Lille. Amazing, I've only seen more bikes at a MotoGP. However, what I didn't see was a any police, unlike the UK where they are out in force and actively target bikers. Such a different biking culture.
I just found out yamaha are not making the R1 from 2025 allso gsxr1000 being discontinued in Europe 😢 WTF is happening what's you're View on this ....cheers
Hi, I have a question about weight. It's seams like small bikes are getting heavier which is a shame. I've heard you saying in the launch of the 457, that there is a requirement that small bikes will be at least 175 kg. Can you please explain more about it? For example The 1st gen duke 200 was 127.5 kg, the 390 was 139 kg and the 690 was 149 kg. But in the last decade they have gained a lot of weight, the 390 is around 160 kg, the husqvarna svartpilen 701, is 175 kg. I've thought that they have lost their mind, all of their appeal coms from the lightweight character. But if it's the law, what is the reason 🤔?. I love small bikes, like the grom. And dukes. Thanks. Abraham.
Mr. Neevesy, what are your thoughts of the KTM RC8 sportsbike, can't seem to find any of the reviews about it by you. And what are your opinions of KTM fully disconnect themselves from the street legal sportsbike market. Hope you had a wonderful week
I live in Washington state, Puget Sound area. My state is littered with crazy, crazy, legendary backroads, but you have to wade through 4 hours of traffic to get to any of them.
In the US, road conditions continue to degrade as funds are spent elsewhere and street riding is certainly becoming less enjoyable each year. We are not far from riding adventure or dual sport bikes on the pavement by necessity. So, I could buy one KTM 690 or a DR650 and a KLX300 for about the same money. Thoughts?
Getting up early on a Sunday morning reminded me of a few occasions from Southend on my LeMans 850 Guzzi. It wasn't twisty but was great to blow the cobwebs out..Now, it's Speed cameras . ridiculously low speed limits and appalling road conditions just about everywhere. I have been retired in España for twenty three years where the roads are far superior, plus Spain is a far more Motorcycle friendly Country...
May i ask a question? I'm looking for my next bike( i used to ride gsxr 1000 r), and i want a hyper performance naked bike! I dont care about lap time now, I just want a naked that can that me giggling the most at the track, and run with modern liter sport bikes! So i am considering mt10 sp or ktm 1390 evo, please tell me which engine have more " giggle factor"? big V twins or short wheelbase cp4 which will be more hooliganism wheelie machine ? thanks for answering question, u always the best !!!
Hello Neevesey, after my latest get off at Silverstone my wife added up how much damage I've done to me self over my 35 years of ridingt. The list was longer than I would have liked, guv. The NHS is going to start turning me away, mate. What about you, Neevesey me old son? Have you got a long....list?
Hi Neevsey , no need to respond on video but I’d love your opinion on a early 2000s RSV Mille R ? Price for the quality and rarity of the bike just seems to good to be true especially when you compare it to the Ducati’s of the time. For around 3-4k I think it’s an absolute dream bike of mine
Hi Brilliant content. Keep it up. Love these q and a sessions. Can I ask why do BMW and MotoGuzzi have dry clutches and almost everyone else seem to wet clutches. Surely a dry clutch will burn out if using the clutch to control low speed etc. so does it matter what type of clutch? Cheers Mark
Hey mate, fed up of the UK roads, went out for a ride yesterday for the Ducati season opener and was fed up of pot holes and tram lines, as someone that hasn’t explored Europe yet, any tips from leaving the Uk for a euro trip for 3 to 4 days, what are the best roads if we got a group to get the euro over to France? Enjoyable roads and good hotels for safe storage for bikes? I’m not far from you, in St Neots, loving your videos, your knowledge is second to none. Thanks.
I have in the last few years found the world of supermoto style bikes (ktm690/husky 701) after riding sportsbikes, nakeds, offroad and trials and all i can say is wow! Spending some time adjusting to the different riding style what i can say is its like having a sportbike but one that works and is at its best sub 100mph, for the twisty bumpy welsh roads where i live i honestly don't think there is a better bike. The more you push them the better they start to work and to me it gives you all the thrills and feeling of being able to push the bike but at a slower speed than a sportsbike. I would love to hear your opinion on them and your experience as i can only see the market growing given the state of the roads and heavy policing of speed everywhere now days. And with the latest ones being useable for more distance and longer service intervals i am yet to find a downside other than a numb ass which a pair of padder cycle shorts has helped with 😂. Love the videos and all the best for the future.
I used to go to the South of France with some mates, we road the Route Napoleon, which is deffo worth a visit, admittedly it was a few years ago now, but no cops and no speed cameras and in places virtually no cars.
can cofirm, early morning rides are amazing. I tried it after watching why we ride as someone there mentioned riding with sunrise. It is a bit problematic to wake up at 4-5am but worth it as the roads are empty, during summer weather is good and not too hot. Ideally you plan your route so that you can end up in a cafe for breakfast and get home/to work still before the worst part of morning rush hour.
Regarding roads for superbikes, yes 4am starts (I’m in Australia so have to really pay attention to wildlife), week days, never lap any section, just hit the twisties hard and push on, do the same loop or same few loops everytime so u know all the nuances, pot holes, crests, dips, blind driveways, areas where cars or tourists bring gravel onto the road from pull off areas, areas that take longer to dry out after rain etc and understand and be able to accept when a loop has had its day due to residential growth and keep seeking out new loops that are quiet. It’s all a risk on the road no matter how wise u r but oh so rewarding too when u get it right. Also I like a loop I can do in a tank of fuel. No need for any stops and u wanted attention and u r home and off the roads before anyone is on the roads, and u can better tyres and not churn through them as quickly. Lost of twisties and not many long straights which cause Unwanted tyre wear. A loop long enough to get your rubber up to temp and eye in but no so long that focus starts to waiver.
Im in Australia in an area where there are some very nice twisty roads but not many of them, so to enjoy the bike you have to lap the twisty sections. Can you explain why we shouldnt lap/session specific sections of road?
@@Connor312_ draw too much attention and disrespectful of residents. Easy target for police if u hang out same place all the time for a period of time. Im sure there are exceptions though
@@Connor312_he said NOT to lap sections. Do them once on that day, and stay away the rest of that date, maybe longer. I'm guessing he's not going slow, maybe the bike is a bit noisy. My suggestion is don't have a noisy bike. That winds people up. A bit of a burble exhaust is ok.
Your work is important and has enhanced my journey of development on two wheels. Great to hear MV listened and engaged. My buddy just retired and got his Italian dream machine. I think it will serve him well with the improved engine. Cheers Neevesy.
Question Hi Neevsey GSXR 750 question for you: Assuming mileage and condition were all equally nice would you rather buy one of the later models say a 15/16 plate ? Or go for an earlier model like the 2010 you featured on Monday ? OR how about a GSX-S1000 nearly new but spend a little on suspension giving a comfier riding position ? Or are the looks just too challenging !? Thanks for the great videos Rick
The GSX-S1000 is a very different proposition. It's a great bike, but doesn't have the same sumptuous feel of a 750...or any of its super naked competition. I'd get the best newest mileage noughties 750 you can afford...
I bought an air bag that I wear over my normal jacket recently. It wasn’t expensive and there’s no way that I will ride on roads without it. I don’t wear it off road but that’s just a personal choice.
Did you purchase your inexpensive air bag off an eBay vendor? Many of them are marine life vests that are required to operate in an entirely different way to an airbag providing protection from impact, and are being sold with heavily Photoshopped ‘certificates’ from an organisation called Shenzhen CTT that has no authority to pronounce the acceptability of safety products under European legislation. I managed to convince eBay to remove ~80 of these products from its listings, but within 24 hours the vendors had set up new accounts and were selling again. Bennetts Bike Social ran an article on the scam, which you can find by searching “Bennetts More dangerous motorcycle airbags uncovered.”
Hi Michael, any info on Luxembourg for sportsbikes?, I have a older CBR600f4 that I just have zero interest in riding these days in the UK and Luxembourg isn't that far out from the ferry port...
Thanks for these great Q&A videos. Based on your advice I’ve booked into JW school at Anglesey. I have a skills question. At track days on my SV650 I’m having a lot of trouble trying the off throttle turning after faster straights. As I brake at the corner approach I’m being pushed forward onto bars and I can’t get it turned. Have to really concentrate to let the brake go, the front pops up and it turns nicely. But I’ve lost a lot of speed. Any advice?
Hi Neevesy! I think I can think of a few examples of evidence of your feedback affecting a bike's attributes - altho it took 2 generations to fix, the mt09 handling quirks come to mind, and the new fireblade's suuuper long gear ratios only took one update to calm down a bit. however, this got me thinking, i'm dying to know - have any manufacturers accidentally leaked information about a NEXT gen bike at the current gen's launch? since they're so ahead of the curve... surely it must have happened once over wine and cheese or something!
I have a 2000 MV Agusta F4 750S. Its only got 3700 miles on it. Its brilliant! So full of character. And, you get to experience the build-up of speed. Unlike todays 200hp missiles. You're going too fast before you even know it !
Hi Neevesy, Would like your thoughts on riding gear. Been riding for many decades and always wear appropriate boots jackets etc. The trend towards the urban look with shirts, hoodies and boots which might look cool but do they really offer any real world protection compared to a proper jacket and decent boots. Long time subscriber, looking forward to more content from you....Cheers.
Best place to ride a sports bike? Spain! Spain has 1000s of miles of almost empty well surfaced roads. Th Pyrenees and Picos are fooking amazing. I been going there almost every year for the last decade.
Hello Neevesy, absolutely loving this series. I was wondering what your opinions are of the k1300r and k1300s what are they like to ride and would you reccomend either of them? Cheers for the reply
I had one MV from "garbage" era and rode another one. 2015 & 2013, B3 & F3. Best throttle response out of all bikes I tried. Crisp, precise. Smoothest ride I ever had on a bike. I don't know if there was some issue with bikes that were on tests, but surely the difference couldn't be that big in reality. To put into perspective - after this MV I couldn't bring myself to enjoy garbage euro5 bikes. Response is non-existed, engine is choking out until you 30% of a throttle, it's absolute rubbish. Yet I never heard anyone bring that up. Issue existed with Ducati, Triumph, MV euro5 bikes that I tried.
Always enjoy your thanks for asking videos and thanks for sharing some of your knowledge. I have a question relating to the new Aprilia RS457 you recently tested. That bike has near identical BHP and top speed to my TZR250 2MA from the 1980s. I commented saying the Aprilia would be way faster especially on the road but others said there's no way these new parallel twins would be as fast as old 2 stroke 250s. I recently sold a 390 duke which on road was way faster than my TZR so I'm sure these sports twins would be too . Don't get me wrong I love my TZR as I had one when I passed my test in 1990 and back then I thought it was a rocketship. What are your thoughts on this and do you think MCN would do a road and track back to back test on some old 250 Strokes and new A2 4 stroke sports bikes to settle this?
Love this series of Q&As Neevesy. Such a wealth of knowledge and so generous with your time and energy to share it 👍 And the biggest revelation (which has surely just raised the estimation in which you’re held by the community even higher) - a Dexter fan too 🔪🩸👌
Hi Neevesy. If you were in charge of running a trackday organization, and decided to split the riders into three groups based on bike performance, rather than rider experience, how would you divide the groups? I would love to hear your thoughts on the issues of closing speed, novices being possibly unpredictable or easily startled by outside passers, etc. Thank you for sharing your road testing memories and answering so many questions!
Unfortunately they're full of cameras, mobile camera vans, 50mph limits, especially around Cadwell/Market Rasen/Caneby Corner roads. The UK roads are positively boring and garbage nowadays.
@@mickl8212 yeah the popular roads you have to be careful, there are still loads round market rasen/wragby/Caistor that are really good though. I know what ya mean though cant have no fun no more police are more worried about making money off motorists than they are actual crime
@@gunnyhighway4422 absolutely! Scumbags nick your bike and they're not interested. Ride a bike with a loud pipe and a small numberplate and they're all over you. Also Brigg to Caistor road now 50mph. Utter shite.
If you can only afford one airbag, and you have a middle weight adventure, use it 70/30 road mild dirt roads, is the road biased Alpinestars still good enough? Would you turn it off while off road? Thanks
So sir great work, my Monday evening treat viewing. As a second bike for visiting shows, rallies and bike nights, which would you pick? An f900xr te, tracer9 gt or a 950s multistrada. Thanks again for your insights on all things biking.
Neevesy thanx again for another great video, and for all the content you bless us with. Been always having a struggle with deciding what bike will be next because the issue is that where I am there isn’t always the option to test drive the bike I want, and if I find it, I can’t spend enough time to decide. Any tips on how to decide when spending only roughly 1 hour with it? Thanx again for all your tips!
I live near the A272 and A32 which, once upon a time, were fantastic roads for a Sunday morning blat. No more, alas. Average speed cameras have put paid to the fun. Speed limits are coming down nationwide and my body's not getting any younger, so I've just sold my Fireblade and am waiting for the R1250GS Adventure to be delivered. Enough power that it should be fun when I make it the Continent, and at least the boring bits will be ridden in comfort.
A Helmet Question: I don’t do track days so I can only speak to road riding. Having chased the ultimate light weight helmet into the realm of carbon fiber I find them great on a day with little or no cross winds, but my head tends to get pushed around more on windy days than with a fiberglass/composite helmet that weighs more, leading to more neck fatigue. Am I alone in this situation ? Or have you experienced this as well ? Thanks for the great Q&A videos.
The helmet question. Which is best? And, of course, the answer is... It depends! Currently, I have a Schuberth C3 Pro and the Shoei NEOTECH II. The Schuberth is so much quieter than the Shoei (I mean really, really much quieter not just a little bit). Comfort is about the same except the neck strap on the Schuberth is more comfortable and the visor is easier to open, take off and clean. Oh, and fewer bugs make it through the top vent of the Schuberth... Arai is one of the few makes of helmet I haven't tried. So, can't comment but, of those that fit me and are comfortable to wear for long periods, the Schuberth has proven to be, by quite a large margin, the best to date. What are the pros and cons of the Arais you have? Why do you like them?
Another enjoyable video, thank you. Comment and question if I may. Back in the 90s in my R1 powered 30s I found my favourite roads to ride up here in Scotland were just crazy busy with tourists, caravans and coaches. So, started going out at 6am and doing a loop North of Glasgow up to Oban, or Glen Coe etc and seeing bugger all traffic, cops or other bikes. Heaven. Bar the odd wandering sheep to keep you alert! 3 hours or so and back home for breakfast before the roads got busy. Question: you have talked in riding technique videos about doing the turn in phase on a closed throttle which I find works very well now my front forks aren't too soft and ruining the geometry under the strain of my weight. Problem I have is that at normal sensible(ish) road speeds by the time I reach the turn in point on my shut throttle the engine breaking is slowing me so much I have to start accelarating again at an awkward moment. I make it work by modulating the throttle as I approach turn in so I am doing that part on a neutral throttle and start applying the gas as the bend opens. Short of approaching bends at a higher rate of speed that would often be inappropriate for the road conditions I am struggling to get it quite right. Works fine for me when I can see through the bend but that is not often the case, ie. I can take the bend faster than the road conditions allow so I cannot be at the optimum speed to utilise this technique. A long waffle that I'm not sure conveys my meaning but any thoughts...?
Whats your view on the Indian Range of bikes? Seem to go under the radar with journalists. Are they mainstream options generally or for a certain type of person/genre like Harleys?
They should keep GP bikes as is so mnf's aren't messed around but get rid of half the aids which allow for the higher speeds eg:winglets etc .Thks again for your discussions.JHB-SA.
I’ve recently got the Supertech R10 and it’s immediately become my favourite - excellent comfort, ventilation and vision. This is in comparison to Pista GP RR and Shoei X-Spirit.
I'm devastated how you didn't refer to portugal for the best place to ride...the northern and inland part of portugal it's full of amazing roads, with good tarmac and no traffic for a sportsbike rider to have fun...better then the pyrenees for example! :D
Michael - do you/are you able to sell stickers like the one on the top of your lid at 4:44? Apologies if it's painted on! Might be a good way to generate an income from the channel, I can't be the only one who'd like one...
@@neevesybikes Hi Michael did you consider getting your R10 painted like your trusty Arai and Shoei lids? That should be possible as most carbon bicycle frames are painted...
Always look forward to these videos , brilliant tip on the airbags for the track and road , I was looking for an airbag for the track , will check it out the alpine stars one
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Always makes the pain of Monday morning diminish when one of Neevesy's videos appear❤
AlistairT509 - I hear you! I used to live in the East Midlands and watched the camera /speed limit restrictions slowly strangle the joy out of a weekend blat. Over here in central Italy most of the fun mountain roads have a 50kmh limit!! The difference is, nobody pays a blind bit of notice to the limit! I once came up behing a pair of bikes passing the cars on a windy road, at the head was a police car. We were already going at maybe 70kmh when a straight came up and the police car moved over to let us all pass 😂
Got to agree here, I lived in Emilia-Romagna South of Bologna for a couple of years and the cops there just didn't seem to care, if you're over the limit having a bit of a blast, I didn't get to do a lot of riding but the Futa Pass (SS65) starting at Santo Stefano South Bologna going South to Firenze was a good ride, twisty and very scenic, or indeed going North from Firenze to Bologna.
I am very jealous as I am keen on most things Italian - not just the carefree attitude to speed limits. My daughter is named Florence (Firenze might have been a bit much) and the bike I mentioned with the ruined tyre was a Desert X (an irrational purchase I couldn’t afford because it was Italian and pretty). I have ridden a little in the Italian Alps, the Stelvio etc. but did feel I was holding the locals up!
As it should be 👍
@@AlastairT509 locals do move some! Come down to Central Italy and check out the Apennini! And the Dolomites up north of you haven’t already - all fantastic. It’s a motorcycle friendly culture 👍
In 2003 i did the Ducati created Centopassi Challenge, based around the Alpine passes in France and Italy. There’s were two groups, one was for people who entered the competition, the other group was a guided ride behind some Italian police riders. I chose the competition group. At dinner on the first day the riders in the police group had actually been going round faster - the police were scraping their pegs and exhausts round the corners! They had a great time (as the competition did of course)
Here in the Rocky Mountains, summer daylight starts at 4am but it's also a peak time for deer, elk, and other animals to be out on the roads, and therefore quite dangerous. I leave at just before dawn on motorcycle road trips but I don't like it. I've known a few riders who lost their lives hitting moose and javelina during pre-dawn hours.
In Finland the highways have Elk fences 3m high because a car or truck is unlikely to win in that collision. The migrating Elk have tunnels to enable them to go under the highway.
Of course for bikes the highway is dull and barely has a corner.
The smaller roads between towns are usually straight with no fences so best to pay attention!
Country roads are often grit so best bring a rally vehicle for that...
On a more positive note Finland has six circuits to enjoy.
Search Top Gear Hakinen to get a better look..
The trend seems to be replace great4 cylinder sport bikes with lesser two cylinder bikes that have a bigger number after them. R6>R7, GSX-R750 > GSX-8R (the R has no place, i.e. shouldn't be, in the replacement name)
So many things to comment about in this video. There are parts of Northern England which are still quite quiet. But, you have to work hard to find them. You are so right about riding on the continent. Parts of France are just empty of people, traffic, everything on a Sunday and during French holidays. It is a biker's wet dream. Keep off the trunk roads (A, RN and N roads) and stay on the back roads the smaller D roads and C roads. There are, usually, no walls or hedges so you can see for miles and the condition of the roads isn't too bad (better than the UK). Pop over on the Chunnel/ferry and, within, 10 miles (16 km) you're on the back roads. Don't use Google Maps or Waze, get a dedicated GPS for this type of riding.
To guy that wanted to make his VFR handle better. Adding a thick washer to the rear shock upper mount will help the bike steer better by raising the rear a few mm.
Another cheap hack is to fit shorter dog bones (jack up kit) which are available on Ebay for ~£20. But as stated the best way forward is to refresh / replace the OEM shock. I have a Nitron with adjustable ride height which is great.
@@paulwebster9030I've seen at least half a dozen positive comments about Nitron shocks.
I will try that , thanks
Just to add to riding beautiful roads, wether you want to ride rhe Nurburgring or not? But the whole Eifel region is a beautiful place to ride Bikes...
"if you've got this far.. well done" - More like, "owww it's over, was just really getting into it" lol
Best place to ride sportbikes: US, hands down. Thousands of miles of rural twisty roads
Funny you Should Mention. The Suzuki B King in Your Naked Bike Comments
I thought that was a Bike Built Before it's Time .. Sports Bikes were Still King.
Can you think of any Other Motorcycles
Built Ahead Of the Trends that would
Would Sell Now ? 24:07
Hi Michael. Awesome channel ! Thank you for mentioning airbags. And that you use them. I now wear one on the road religiously after being caught out by a car turning across my path in 2019. I survived 2 weeks in ICU but an airbag would have made a massive difference in reducing the injuries. I wish more riders wore them on the road…
Very informative series, thank you Neevesy! Appreciate your passion for the Tuono V4 (as I do) and previous passion for superbikes (which I still have), lol! Not sure if this has ever been asked, I do like racing helmets so much and could spend a fortune on them. Arai is my favorite, but I got several more from other brands with very unique racing liveries. Since you gave a review on your Shoei in a recent issue of MCN, let me ask you, why did you change from Arai? Always thought you are the best ambassador for that brand until I realized you are not wearing them any more. Anyway, what's your take on the top league of racing helmets? Very interested in your experience! Thank you!
I had my VFR 800. 2001 with the forks through about 15 mm and a longer Wp rear shock and was happy with the way it turned. I have the front back at the factory setup now but the rear is up a bit with the longer shock. I've found the Metzler Sportec m9rr to be nice and nimble ,
“Only fast road riding” 😂
Why do people feel the need to say that ?
Because they are cool. 😁
Because they are too slow for the track!
I recently got an old yamaha fz250 that Im restoring, one of the small bore fours of the olden days. Ever since Ive been fascinated with smaller but complex engines, and with the new rumours of a possible kawasaki z400rs, I have been constantly thinking about modern nakeds using small bore four engines. Do you think such a platform would be a captivating one? To my entirely subjective opinion I cant imagine anything more cool for a younger rider than a high revving 250 that sounds like a proper sports bike but is still comfortable.
Hi Neevsy, love your channel and watch every video. I was speaking to an Alpinestars dealer who is a Japanese gentleman. He made an interesting comment about helmet brands. He said that in Japan, people view Arai as superior to Shoei due to the quality of materials used. He said that compared to Arai, Shoei inner pads start falling apart after several washes. He went on to say that Shoei was only more popular in Western countries and he could not understand it. I wear a Shoei GT Air 2 myself so I found it interesting. I’ve never owned an Arai due to the cost where I live, but would love to hear your thoughts. Honestly I like my old HJC more as it has a better view window, and the parts come on/off easier for cleaning. Thanks
Where to use your sports bike!
Great suggestions on places on the continent to enjoy.
My san an I are taking the ferry you recommended from Ports out to Santander but then heading into Portugal and down to the Algarve for WSBK, him on a Panigale SP2 and me on a Panigale V2 (he’s ex BSB racer so knows the right people for paddock passes!).
Then back up again!
It’s going to be awesome on twisties and on the Fast motorways!
I am new to motorbikes - 3 years in and owned 3 bikes: XSR125, Trident 660 (that I passed onto my wife when she passed) and now and Z900RS SE. I have heard you comment on "boring" engines like the the Z900s in-line 4. I am curious because I think it sounds great and delivers nice linear power whilst the 660 sometimes sounds like a bag of spanners. Is the boredom with in-line 4s because they have been around for so long and the more experienced riders are over familiar with them and need something new or is it me?
Cheeky second question - 3 years in and still developing skills, would you recommend more on road training or something else?
Love the channel - you inspired us to give motorbikes a go!
I'm not Neevsey, but I can attest to the fact that ALL forms of motorcycle training is super fun and beneficial. I've done on road training with Rapid (super beneficial for how you ride on the road and good training for making the most of it - but it's not cheap), and their track for road training too, I have done off road training and LOVED that, I have also done various track academy training too, and all of them teach you something. For me track and off road riding taught me the most, about interaction with the bike, the way it feels when unstable and how to build confidence through those moments etc. But of course everyone is different, but whichever you choose first, you are guaranteed a good time. Ride safe!
Also not Michael but IAM are brilliant value and people too towards the Motorcycle Roadcraft standard of excellence.
Make progress safely!
North Island New Zealand. Country roads surrounded by farmland. Speed limit 100km/h. The roads are so twistie you'd be lucky to get over that at any point. Just ask my 1290 Super Duke 1290 R or Bilbo Baggins 😅
What about Luxembourg, the Eiffel region, Ardennes Forrest and……the Nurburgring!!
Don’t share secret places!
Re VFR on a 180/60
I can confirm the Panigale / Streefighter V2 do both take this size so they are available.
Greetings Michael - enjoy your TH-cam channel and MCN reviews from California. I have a question regarding the Suzuki GSX-S1000. I don’t know if it is available in the UK anymore, but since its refresh in 21, I don’t see it much in comparison videos. With 150 hp and retuned for torque on the road, it falls short of supernaked status (although it’s not far off from the MT-10). Do you have any thoughts on this bike, where it fits, and who it is for?
Will add to this in hope Neevesy share some light...just switched from 2022 GSX S1000 to 2023 KTM SDGT...plan to do some touring and got a great deal...no regrets...one interesting difference...out of many, of course. That K5 derived engine was absolutely unchoakable...would ride in 6th at 30mph through twisties, one handed...just an occasional practice for me on remote Missouri roads, I am an average rider at best...the GSX would just pull smoothly and fairly rapid with utter smoothness and composure. 1290 SDGT with all the torque, will chug and shake and bog in 4th even 3rd at same speeds. I get it...lumpy, big twin with long gears for touring, but was surprised by lack of flexibility comparing to GSX...to be fair, SDGT is plenty flexible and you just ride it differently, of course, but interesting nevertheless. Another "missing" feature on KTM was...ugh, not sure the technical term, but both GSX and my ex 2022 GS1250 had a no throttle feature where bike moves on its own without any throttle input at low speeds ( no hands...which is super useful for using garage remotes and such)...KTM just chokes and would stall. Never tried GSX GT...perhaps that would have been the "goldilocks" for me...oh, well...there is always the next year. And yes, GSX S1000 is brilliant in its simplicity...thebonly nag I had was lack of Cruise Control and better suspension...all other minor "faults" are totally liveable with. Godspeed, and thank you!
Yes You can go from Portsmouth to Santander Michael but the crossing takes 30hours and 30minutes and is expensive which is almost 4 days at sea for a return journey ridiculous!!!!
Another great video.
And answered my question!!🎉
Thanks for that.
And about motogp-wsbk rules , and about 800 or 850 class ; just get rid of the wings and electronics , and let them ride those bikes like they did in the past.
We all remember fiasko of 800 class from 2007, and how they became "safer" aka "slower" with 16000 rpm....
video recording tip. use low cut filter at 120hz to kill low frequency. voice will be much better. you can add some db at 6-10khz to add presence.
Couldn’t agree more get up early on a Sunday we’ve done it for years meet at at 5.30 fill up with go go juice get to your destination quickly take it easy on the way home
Sunday 5am morning blast on my TuonoV4 its what i love. All famous biker roads only betwen the week.
Weekend day rides on classic bike or tourer...relaxed pace with pillion
I think wsbk will go to a more superstock style reg's. If done right the bikes should be cheaper. The racing is brilliant, very low numbers on the grid's though.
Thank you for doing the q&a's. :)
For context I'm a Brit living in NL. You guys don't know how lucky you are with the roads in the UK. Much better than here in NL for riding a motorbike. Secondly once you cross the tunnel don't forget the ardenne in belgium and the eifel region in germany is fantastic for bikes. A lot of Dutchies go there!
Really Appreciate the Answer and the Historical context was great! hadn't really considered how previous rules had basically not affected road bikes.
Personally i am excited to see a change in the rules regarding aero and ride height more then the capacity change, which seems like it's more about the limitations of the Tires Michelin are producing.
I am one of the few left who really loves 1000cc superbikes and use them both for Road and Track. So i don't wanna see WSBK change, it's honestly such exciting racing right now (better than MotoGP i would argue).
However with all that said, they way Euro Emissions regs are going and the shrinking of the market for superbikes being what it is i would hope we see development of a new category rather than superbikes becoming just a small number of homologation or track only special editions that very few people can afford.
Thanks Mike - just wanted to echo airbag safety that I wear Tech air race ontrack and now just bought tech air off road for my adv! Massive arruance in riding, i'd prefer my wallet to take the hit rather than my body. PS: how you find tech air 10 with single deployment, does it leads to inconvienience for not having a second chance in minor crash? Thanks again
I'm lucky enough to live in an area of outstanding Biker beauty. I live in Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland. I go from my place to Barnard Castle, out of there towards Middleton in Teesdale, through there past High Force and over the tops to Alston. From there, Hartside Pass, then Penrith roundabout, over to Shap, Kendal, Devil's Bridge, Hawes, Leyburn, Richmond then a blast along the A66 to Barney, take the road back to my place from there. I sleep well after that! Not a camera or copper most days, even weekends although you do need to watch out for when they do speed campaigns. Common sense required to know when to blast along and when to slow it down a bit. My Gen2 'busa and I have a lot of fun. 😁😁👍👍
2 of the best runs I done last year were early morning to Glen Shee and another early morning to Skye, that was an all day trip right enough left at 04:20 and was home for about 19:00, 520 miles. But the Glen Shee run was a similar 4 oclock start and I never had a car infront of me for 5 and a half hours it was absolutely magic
I manage to ride at my own pace pretty much wherever and whenever I want. Of course, I don't live in the UK. I live in NE Spain, where speed limits are virtually unpoliced outside of the weekends.
I'm afraid that france now polices their speed limits rigorously, so I'd be careful if you come through there.
I would really question the engineering and QA protocols of any manufacture that provided bikes with systemic performance or safety issues at a launch. These are essentially marketing and sales initiatives, and the quality of the bike should have been established long before.
yes Mr N, UK is bad for biking, Pico, Pyrennes, Spain, France and Andorra are just the best for motorcycling!
Iv said gor a while now the roads are far more dangerous because of all the speed cameras and average speed cameras people more concerned with looking at speedos and not getting points and fines than actual driving standard and watching the road infront.
I just rode to a motorcycle show in Seclin, just south of Lille. Amazing, I've only seen more bikes at a MotoGP. However, what I didn't see was a any police, unlike the UK where they are out in force and actively target bikers. Such a different biking culture.
Another packed excellent vlog mate 👍🏽 With loads of variety , such a treat each week , thank you 🙏🏽😎👍🏽🏍
What are your thoughts on the Airbag "safety on subscription" system that a lot of the airbag manufacturers are implementing?
6am on a weekend is a good start time. T wells to petersfield via a 272. Breakfast with the old man, so long ago on an rgv. Miss the fella.
RGV250? It was a dream bike when I were a lad.
T Wells to E.Grinstead A264 is another twisty to enjoy, observing the village speed limits.
I just found out yamaha are not making the R1 from 2025 allso gsxr1000 being discontinued in Europe 😢 WTF is happening what's you're View on this ....cheers
VFR steering: on my 750 owned since new in '94 I found that each time I had steering head bearings replaced the steering was absolutely transformed.
Hi, I have a question about weight.
It's seams like small bikes are getting heavier which is a shame.
I've heard you saying in the launch of the 457, that there is a requirement that small bikes will be at least 175 kg. Can you please explain more about it?
For example
The 1st gen duke 200 was 127.5 kg, the 390 was 139 kg and the 690 was 149 kg.
But in the last decade they have gained a lot of weight, the 390 is around 160 kg, the husqvarna svartpilen 701, is 175 kg.
I've thought that they have lost their mind, all of their appeal coms from the lightweight character.
But if it's the law, what is the reason 🤔?.
I love small bikes, like the grom. And dukes.
Thanks.
Abraham.
Mr. Neevesy, what are your thoughts of the KTM RC8 sportsbike, can't seem to find any of the reviews about it by you. And what are your opinions of KTM fully disconnect themselves from the street legal sportsbike market. Hope you had a wonderful week
I live in Washington state, Puget Sound area. My state is littered with crazy, crazy, legendary backroads, but you have to wade through 4 hours of traffic to get to any of them.
In the US, road conditions continue to degrade as funds are spent elsewhere and street riding is certainly becoming less enjoyable each year. We are not far from riding adventure or dual sport bikes on the pavement by necessity. So, I could buy one KTM 690 or a DR650 and a KLX300 for about the same money. Thoughts?
Getting up early on a Sunday morning reminded me of a few occasions from Southend on my LeMans 850 Guzzi. It wasn't twisty but was great to blow the cobwebs out..Now, it's Speed cameras . ridiculously low speed limits and appalling road conditions just about everywhere. I have been retired in España for twenty three years where the roads are far superior, plus Spain is a far more Motorcycle friendly Country...
May i ask a question?
I'm looking for my next bike( i used to ride gsxr 1000 r), and i want a hyper performance naked bike! I dont care about lap time now, I just want a naked that can that me giggling the most at the track, and run with modern liter sport bikes! So i am considering mt10 sp or ktm 1390 evo, please tell me which engine have more " giggle factor"?
big V twins or short wheelbase cp4 which will be more hooliganism wheelie machine ?
thanks for answering question, u always the best !!!
Hello Neevesey, after my latest get off at Silverstone my wife added up how much damage I've done to me self over my 35 years of ridingt. The list was longer than I would have liked, guv. The NHS is going to start turning me away, mate.
What about you, Neevesey me old son? Have you got a long....list?
Hi Neevsey , no need to respond on video but I’d love your opinion on a early 2000s RSV Mille R ? Price for the quality and rarity of the bike just seems to good to be true especially when you compare it to the Ducati’s of the time. For around 3-4k I think it’s an absolute dream bike of mine
Hi Brilliant content. Keep it up. Love these q and a sessions.
Can I ask why do BMW and MotoGuzzi have dry clutches and almost everyone else seem to wet clutches. Surely a dry clutch will burn out if using the clutch to control low speed etc. so does it matter what type of clutch?
Cheers
Mark
Hey mate, fed up of the UK roads, went out for a ride yesterday for the Ducati season opener and was fed up of pot holes and tram lines, as someone that hasn’t explored Europe yet, any tips from leaving the Uk for a euro trip for 3 to 4 days, what are the best roads if we got a group to get the euro over to France? Enjoyable roads and good hotels for safe storage for bikes? I’m not far from you, in St Neots, loving your videos, your knowledge is second to none. Thanks.
I have in the last few years found the world of supermoto style bikes (ktm690/husky 701) after riding sportsbikes, nakeds, offroad and trials and all i can say is wow!
Spending some time adjusting to the different riding style what i can say is its like having a sportbike but one that works and is at its best sub 100mph, for the twisty bumpy welsh roads where i live i honestly don't think there is a better bike. The more you push them the better they start to work and to me it gives you all the thrills and feeling of being able to push the bike but at a slower speed than a sportsbike.
I would love to hear your opinion on them and your experience as i can only see the market growing given the state of the roads and heavy policing of speed everywhere now days.
And with the latest ones being useable for more distance and longer service intervals i am yet to find a downside other than a numb ass which a pair of padder cycle shorts has helped with 😂.
Love the videos and all the best for the future.
I used to go to the South of France with some mates, we road the Route Napoleon, which is deffo worth a visit, admittedly it was a few years ago now, but no cops and no speed cameras and in places virtually no cars.
Superstock spec bikes +and a Super naked class might be a good way to go for WSBK ?
can cofirm, early morning rides are amazing. I tried it after watching why we ride as someone there mentioned riding with sunrise. It is a bit problematic to wake up at 4-5am but worth it as the roads are empty, during summer weather is good and not too hot. Ideally you plan your route so that you can end up in a cafe for breakfast and get home/to work still before the worst part of morning rush hour.
Regarding roads for superbikes, yes 4am starts (I’m in Australia so have to really pay attention to wildlife), week days, never lap any section, just hit the twisties hard and push on, do the same loop or same few loops everytime so u know all the nuances, pot holes, crests, dips, blind driveways, areas where cars or tourists bring gravel onto the road from pull off areas, areas that take longer to dry out after rain etc and understand and be able to accept when a loop has had its day due to residential growth and keep seeking out new loops that are quiet. It’s all a risk on the road no matter how wise u r but oh so rewarding too when u get it right. Also I like a loop I can do in a tank of fuel. No need for any stops and u wanted attention and u r home and off the roads before anyone is on the roads, and u can better tyres and not churn through them as quickly. Lost of twisties and not many long straights which cause Unwanted tyre wear. A loop long enough to get your rubber up to temp and eye in but no so long that focus starts to waiver.
Im in Australia in an area where there are some very nice twisty roads but not many of them, so to enjoy the bike you have to lap the twisty sections. Can you explain why we shouldnt lap/session specific sections of road?
@@Connor312_ draw too much attention and disrespectful of residents. Easy target for police if u hang out same place all the time for a period of time.
Im sure there are exceptions though
@@Connor312_he said NOT to lap sections. Do them once on that day, and stay away the rest of that date, maybe longer.
I'm guessing he's not going slow, maybe the bike is a bit noisy.
My suggestion is don't have a noisy bike. That winds people up. A bit of a burble exhaust is ok.
Lincolnshire has some great roads in fact I think cadwell was invented from local roads 😂
Your work is important and has enhanced my journey of development on two wheels. Great to hear MV listened and engaged. My buddy just retired and got his Italian dream machine. I think it will serve him well with the improved engine. Cheers Neevesy.
Moto gp just need to rid the ride height and dum down the aerodynamics. Keep them 1000cc
MV... fuel gauge not even optional on some models.
That would be a dream to see a GSXR850
Question
Hi Neevsey GSXR 750 question for you:
Assuming mileage and condition were all equally nice would you rather buy one of the later models say a 15/16 plate ? Or go for an earlier model like the 2010 you featured on Monday ? OR how about a GSX-S1000 nearly new but spend a little on suspension giving a comfier riding position ? Or are the looks just too challenging !?
Thanks for the great videos
Rick
The GSX-S1000 is a very different proposition. It's a great bike, but doesn't have the same sumptuous feel of a 750...or any of its super naked competition. I'd get the best newest mileage noughties 750 you can afford...
Question: Why don't more bikes use belt drive?
Saps power
@chriswest2290 - Correct, but it would make sense on a bike like Honda's NC750X, for example.
@homersimpson2963 why. You want even less to question and power?
@homersimpson2963 Nothing wrong with the chain. Doesn't take much maintenance.
Most efficient way to transfer power to the back wheel at the lowest cost.
Mellow English bro greetings
I bought an air bag that I wear over my normal jacket recently. It wasn’t expensive and there’s no way that I will ride on roads without it. I don’t wear it off road but that’s just a personal choice.
Did you purchase your inexpensive air bag off an eBay vendor? Many of them are marine life vests that are required to operate in an entirely different way to an airbag providing protection from impact, and are being sold with heavily Photoshopped ‘certificates’ from an organisation called Shenzhen CTT that has no authority to pronounce the acceptability of safety products under European legislation. I managed to convince eBay to remove ~80 of these products from its listings, but within 24 hours the vendors had set up new accounts and were selling again.
Bennetts Bike Social ran an article on the scam, which you can find by searching “Bennetts More dangerous motorcycle airbags uncovered.”
Small capacity turbo could be a option as they make engine capacities smaller. Will still give a big power output
And lots more torque.
I have a made to measure Dainese track suit. There's barely room in there for me and the undersuit. Where am I supposed to put an air bag?
The one I wear is a gillet that goes over the top. I can wear it over anything.
Hi Michael, any info on Luxembourg for sportsbikes?, I have a older CBR600f4 that I just have zero interest in riding these days in the UK and Luxembourg isn't that far out from the ferry port...
Thanks for these great Q&A videos. Based on your advice I’ve booked into JW school at Anglesey. I have a skills question. At track days on my SV650 I’m having a lot of trouble trying the off throttle turning after faster straights. As I brake at the corner approach I’m being pushed forward onto bars and I can’t get it turned. Have to really concentrate to let the brake go, the front pops up and it turns nicely. But I’ve lost a lot of speed. Any advice?
Hi Neevesy! I think I can think of a few examples of evidence of your feedback affecting a bike's attributes - altho it took 2 generations to fix, the mt09 handling quirks come to mind, and the new fireblade's suuuper long gear ratios only took one update to calm down a bit. however, this got me thinking, i'm dying to know - have any manufacturers accidentally leaked information about a NEXT gen bike at the current gen's launch? since they're so ahead of the curve... surely it must have happened once over wine and cheese or something!
I have a 2000 MV Agusta F4 750S. Its only got 3700 miles on it. Its brilliant! So full of character. And, you get to experience the build-up of speed. Unlike todays 200hp missiles. You're going too fast before you even know it !
Hi Neevesy,
Would like your thoughts on riding gear. Been riding for many decades and always wear appropriate boots jackets etc.
The trend towards the urban look with shirts, hoodies and boots which might look cool but do they really offer any real world protection compared to a proper jacket and decent boots.
Long time subscriber, looking forward to more content from you....Cheers.
Best place to ride a sports bike?
Spain!
Spain has 1000s of miles of almost empty well surfaced roads. Th Pyrenees and Picos are fooking amazing. I been going there almost every year for the last decade.
Hello Neevesy, absolutely loving this series. I was wondering what your opinions are of the k1300r and k1300s what are they like to ride and would you reccomend either of them? Cheers for the reply
I had one MV from "garbage" era and rode another one. 2015 & 2013, B3 & F3.
Best throttle response out of all bikes I tried. Crisp, precise. Smoothest ride I ever had on a bike.
I don't know if there was some issue with bikes that were on tests, but surely the difference couldn't be that big in reality.
To put into perspective - after this MV I couldn't bring myself to enjoy garbage euro5 bikes. Response is non-existed, engine is choking out until you 30% of a throttle, it's absolute rubbish. Yet I never heard anyone bring that up. Issue existed with Ducati, Triumph, MV euro5 bikes that I tried.
Always enjoy your thanks for asking videos and thanks for sharing some of your knowledge. I have a question relating to the new Aprilia RS457 you recently tested. That bike has near identical BHP and top speed to my TZR250 2MA from the 1980s. I commented saying the Aprilia would be way faster especially on the road but others said there's no way these new parallel twins would be as fast as old 2 stroke 250s. I recently sold a 390 duke which on road was way faster than my TZR so I'm sure these sports twins would be too . Don't get me wrong I love my TZR as I had one when I passed my test in 1990 and back then I thought it was a rocketship. What are your thoughts on this and do you think MCN would do a road and track back to back test on some old 250 Strokes and new A2 4 stroke sports bikes to settle this?
Love this series of Q&As Neevesy. Such a wealth of knowledge and so generous with your time and energy to share it 👍
And the biggest revelation (which has surely just raised the estimation in which you’re held by the community even higher) - a Dexter fan too 🔪🩸👌
Hi Neevesy. If you were in charge of running a trackday organization, and decided to split the riders into three groups based on bike performance, rather than rider experience, how would you divide the groups? I would love to hear your thoughts on the issues of closing speed, novices being possibly unpredictable or easily startled by outside passers, etc. Thank you for sharing your road testing memories and answering so many questions!
Still plenty of brilliant roads in Lincolnshire!
Unfortunately they're full of cameras, mobile camera vans, 50mph limits, especially around Cadwell/Market Rasen/Caneby Corner roads. The UK roads are positively boring and garbage nowadays.
@@mickl8212 yeah the popular roads you have to be careful, there are still loads round market rasen/wragby/Caistor that are really good though. I know what ya mean though cant have no fun no more police are more worried about making money off motorists than they are actual crime
@@gunnyhighway4422 absolutely! Scumbags nick your bike and they're not interested. Ride a bike with a loud pipe and a small numberplate and they're all over you.
Also Brigg to Caistor road now 50mph. Utter shite.
If you can only afford one airbag, and you have a middle weight adventure, use it 70/30 road mild dirt roads, is the road biased Alpinestars still good enough? Would you turn it off while off road? Thanks
So sir great work, my Monday evening treat viewing. As a second bike for visiting shows, rallies and bike nights, which would you pick? An f900xr te, tracer9 gt or a 950s multistrada. Thanks again for your insights on all things biking.
Neevesy thanx again for another great video, and for all the content you bless us with. Been always having a struggle with deciding what bike will be next because the issue is that where I am there isn’t always the option to test drive the bike I want, and if I find it, I can’t spend enough time to decide. Any tips on how to decide when spending only roughly 1 hour with it? Thanx again for all your tips!
I live near the A272 and A32 which, once upon a time, were fantastic roads for a Sunday morning blat. No more, alas. Average speed cameras have put paid to the fun. Speed limits are coming down nationwide and my body's not getting any younger, so I've just sold my Fireblade and am waiting for the R1250GS Adventure to be delivered. Enough power that it should be fun when I make it the Continent, and at least the boring bits will be ridden in comfort.
A Helmet Question: I don’t do track days so I can only speak to road riding. Having chased the ultimate light weight helmet into the realm of carbon fiber I find them great on a day with little or no cross winds, but my head tends to get pushed around more on windy days than with a fiberglass/composite helmet that weighs more, leading to more neck fatigue. Am I alone in this situation ? Or have you experienced this as well ? Thanks for the great Q&A videos.
The helmet question. Which is best? And, of course, the answer is... It depends!
Currently, I have a Schuberth C3 Pro and the Shoei NEOTECH II. The Schuberth is so much quieter than the Shoei (I mean really, really much quieter not just a little bit). Comfort is about the same except the neck strap on the Schuberth is more comfortable and the visor is easier to open, take off and clean. Oh, and fewer bugs make it through the top vent of the Schuberth...
Arai is one of the few makes of helmet I haven't tried. So, can't comment but, of those that fit me and are comfortable to wear for long periods, the Schuberth has proven to be, by quite a large margin, the best to date.
What are the pros and cons of the Arais you have? Why do you like them?
Another enjoyable video, thank you. Comment and question if I may. Back in the 90s in my R1 powered 30s I found my favourite roads to ride up here in Scotland were just crazy busy with tourists, caravans and coaches. So, started going out at 6am and doing a loop North of Glasgow up to Oban, or Glen Coe etc and seeing bugger all traffic, cops or other bikes. Heaven. Bar the odd wandering sheep to keep you alert! 3 hours or so and back home for breakfast before the roads got busy.
Question: you have talked in riding technique videos about doing the turn in phase on a closed throttle which I find works very well now my front forks aren't too soft and ruining the geometry under the strain of my weight. Problem I have is that at normal sensible(ish) road speeds by the time I reach the turn in point on my shut throttle the engine breaking is slowing me so much I have to start accelarating again at an awkward moment. I make it work by modulating the throttle as I approach turn in so I am doing that part on a neutral throttle and start applying the gas as the bend opens. Short of approaching bends at a higher rate of speed that would often be inappropriate for the road conditions I am struggling to get it quite right. Works fine for me when I can see through the bend but that is not often the case, ie. I can take the bend faster than the road conditions allow so I cannot be at the optimum speed to utilise this technique. A long waffle that I'm not sure conveys my meaning but any thoughts...?
Whats your view on the Indian Range of bikes? Seem to go under the radar with journalists. Are they mainstream options generally or for a certain type of person/genre like Harleys?
They should keep GP bikes as is so mnf's aren't messed around but get rid of half the aids which allow for the higher speeds eg:winglets etc .Thks again for your discussions.JHB-SA.
I’ve recently got the Supertech R10 and it’s immediately become my favourite - excellent comfort, ventilation and vision. This is in comparison to Pista GP RR and Shoei X-Spirit.
I'm devastated how you didn't refer to portugal for the best place to ride...the northern and inland part of portugal it's full of amazing roads, with good tarmac and no traffic for a sportsbike rider to have fun...better then the pyrenees for example! :D
What were your thoughts on the Benelli Tornado Tre 900 when it came out?
Have you ridden the new Bimota/Kawasaki beast Neevsey?
surely the Tuono is classed as a faired bike, it literally has a fairing, not a typical naked bike for me
Michael - do you/are you able to sell stickers like the one on the top of your lid at 4:44? Apologies if it's painted on! Might be a good way to generate an income from the channel, I can't be the only one who'd like one...
Hi mate. I got a few printed up for my white lids. Not a bad idea, though...
@@neevesybikes Hi Michael did you consider getting your R10 painted like your trusty Arai and Shoei lids?
That should be possible as most carbon bicycle frames are painted...
Yep, I'd like to one day. Watch this space...
Always look forward to these videos , brilliant tip on the airbags for the track and road , I was looking for an airbag for the track , will check it out the alpine stars one
Are you sponsored by alpinestars?
No, but they supply a lot of my riding kit 👍
Please keep us posted on how the new KTM is going. 👍
Excellent again, thanks Neevesey! 👍