I haven't pressed play yet, i will shortly. I bought my vitpilen 3 weeks ago, put 600 miles on it so far and head to Wales this weekend. Can't imagine having to give it back!
Thanks TMF, I love your vids and found this one quite relaxing! The purr of that single and your voice talking about renaults, white vans, English weather and thatched roofs...
Interesting fact, to enhance your fact, not only does a City need a Cathedral, but it also requires an Arch Bishop to qualify as a City. Now, one very famous City that has a Cathedral, but no Arch Bishop is, Cambridge. Great vlogerage again. Thank you!
TheMissendenFlyer I didn’t know either, until we visited Cambridge a couple of weeks ago and a rather charming hotel receptionist at The Gonville Hotel informed us. A most excellent hotel and a lovely city, well worth a blast across to.
Yes, that Vitpilen grows on me too. Or more the Svartpilen which comes in a special edition called "Style". Looks good with wirespoked wheels and some other thingies. :-)
Nice Vlog, and glad to see it's not just me that has that stream of consciousness on a cross country journey. Towns, markets, Renault design, thatched roofs cottages....
I cant imagine why 22 people clicked thumbs down, im guessing people cant side with good honest comprehensive reviews. People take to help and educate and people hit the thumbs down for no apparent reason other than it could be competitive manufacturers. Been great watching the reviews.
This has to be a Saturday or Sunday as you overtook my wife and daughter in the Hyundai (9.40). They need to look after the horses and boy that is an expensive hobby. On the up side I've never had any grief from her about my bike obsession or how many I've got as to her, they all look the same but apparently horses look different! No they don't. The're brown, smell, eat, poop, kick, bite, have minds of their own, can't be left in a garage untended for months. I wish I had the same level of commitment as horse riders they deal with all that and ride all year round all weathers. Good on them.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Aren't we all. By the way I think your new bike is a great choice and in a rare colour. I''ll say no more until you reveal it in you channel. I am looking forward to an in-depth review as this appeals to me big time.
Mmm - That Triumph triple. Love that sound, that feeling. Spent much of today experiencing the 1050 version of that. I believe I'll do it again in the morning. It's quite addictive.
I’d love to see your comparison of this 701 v Ducati scrambler cafe. I think they’re in direct competition but I can’t find many informed comparisons (or uninformed)... just a thought
1:39 lol didn't expect to see that Tillery Valley van. I was working for them when this was recorded and did that route regularly and drove that van regularly. That might well be me. The company WAS based in the South Wales valleys and only had a handful of vehicles so it's very unlikely to see one. I said "was" because the company shut down in March.
Excellent bike but another ~£550 would buy a Street Triple 765RS. The Vitpilen should be based on the 790 parallel twin engine (plus better suspension & brakes) and be somewhat cheaper. Enjoyed the vlog :-)
Great video, nice to see my old stomping ground. I don't miss Aylesbury! Winslow is a lovely place(almost bought a house there) reasonably rural but with good Motorway links and MK on the doorstep. I have toyed with the idea of trading my 690 Duke R for a Vitpilen as they are doing good deals at the moment, but I love the looks of my R way more than the Husky.
Never gonna have Husqvarna in my life, never gonna see one in real life but I enjoy your videos. So this was fun. That Triumph looks so grown up compared to the Husqvarna, with it's throaty voice and muscular body.
Courbosier {French architect who designed cities that were thankfully never realised (at least in France) Couvosier (a noble distillery of more than adequate brandies, in the same country - sorry for punctuation in previous rant (?, etc.) I've just had some).
@@TheMissendenFlyer I agree, I have a 2014 tiger sport 1050. But i do really like the new Speed RS, I never got on with the older versions of the Speed.
I sort of get your obsession with bikes having fuel gauges but really, most of them aren't that good. A motorcycle tank is really too small for a gauge to be that meaningful. The one on my Goldwing isn't really that much use and that holds 25 litres. For a bike like this one, I would much prefer an old fashioned reserve tap so when the engine cuts out, you know exactly how much fuel you have left.
If you think a motorbike fuel gauge isn't much good you should experience one in a light aircraft!! I take your point though, however, I'd still rather have one than not....
There's a list of cities somewhere in the UK, you have to be on that to be a city. Brighton is an example of a city without a cathedral and Rochester is an example of a town with a cathedral, which isn't a city, simply because they forgot to put it on the list.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Thanks mate, appreciated. I'm sticking with my F650CS for another year, always looking for the next one though, mostly on your channel!
Hey TMF, looking for some advice here. What would you recommend to be a good Sunday bike....meaning I don’t commute or track day or tour, just a half day blast on a dry day. I’ve had a gsxr 600 & recently bought a 939sp, great bikes but too focussed on going fast I found, I’m just looking for something to have a fun ride on. Been looking mainly at the 790, gsxs750, ST 765R, etc. Any thoughts of recommendations to test ride would be great, thanks.
If you want a quality light bike, the Street Triple still seems the best bet, albeit more expensive. What other m’bikes over 600cc, but weighing less than 180 kg are there?
TheMissendenFlyer - spec indicates the Interceptor is 202 kg without fuel. The Speed Twin is lighter. I don’t think there are many quality bikes on the market lighter than the Street Triple.
I own one but unfortunately I live in Australia ( come to Aus I will show you around and introduce you to a mate that that works for SWM he gives the bikes to the bike mags to test and do reviews on etc ) “ a long way to come “
@@TheMissendenFlyer yip you commented on it in your vlog 2018 3008 replaced a hideous 3008 sort of people carrier, to my shame im also a car nut. Bet your French car was a 5 Turbo?
Great review - I know you mentioned Norton in bike news monthly, I think the new Atlas might be a good comparison to this bike... especially in the svartpillen trim. Do you think we might see you on an affordable(ish) Norton soon? Thank you
Unfortunately, Aylesbury is a Carbuncle in the beauty of the Thames Valley. I know it's a trek, but try and explore the roads around Bedford a bit. far more fun than Bucks roads.
What do you think about the NHS voluntary bikers who deliver blood being dumped for a private contractor. Your comment about Milton Keynes put me in mind of it - I saw a demo by the bikers today in London. Very dignified and supportive. Milton Keynes is neither a town or a city, it's the result of a committee of people that contracted syphilis, infecting each other, while being supplied vast amounts of alcohol by the government(s) of the time. Ultimately leading to an inability to distinguish between Le Courbosier and Couvisier. Leading to it being the suicide capital of the UK (I might have made that up. But train cancellations, etc., make me think not), outside Wales.
Thanks for posting. Well, if you ever want to test ride my 2017 GS, feel free to bring your Ducati over and I will keep an eye on it, while you test the GS. :) Of course, logistics might be an issue, but I am willing to work with you.
Just for your information,Public schools came from a time when only the rich had education.They had private one to one education.Public schools started in the 16th Century,and were open to anyone,who had the money as they were fee paying schools.Though not public by today's thinking,that is how they got their name!
On BBC news tonight: TMF runs out of fuel in a Husky Vitpilen near Silverstone ^_^ - The rider got carried away with his ride, and forgot to refuel Hehehe j/k
There's a used one with 180 miles on the odo an hour away at a dealership for 8.2k USD. I want one, but with the 10.5k sitting in the bank, I'm going to pay off my 1290 SA-S first.
It's not a bad little car thanks Andy. Just over 40,000k average fuel just over 5 lt per 100k not sure these days what that is in mpg. Been metric for too long.
Never buy French car... They look nice, but they are one big problem... I sold my Peugeot this february.. It had 72k miles, had to change exhaust 3 times because of rust, all sort of engine problems and electronics... terrible.. :D
So-its gotta go!is not true eh?is that what we call click bait??was hoping to see a honest review from a blogger for once!!I suppose you don't slag a bike off you,v been given for free!
Flyer, “I’ve brought back the Vitpilen. “ UK Husqvarna, “ Funny thing happened we sold your Triumph. Offer we couldn’t refuse.” Flyer grumbles on His new Vitpilen.
![Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 climbing the mountain [RAW Onboard]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/u1i1bdoqtyQ/mqdefault.jpg)
A true motovlog. Love the random comments and lighthearted nature of this video. Thats where you really shine.
Thank you!
I haven't pressed play yet, i will shortly. I bought my vitpilen 3 weeks ago, put 600 miles on it so far and head to Wales this weekend. Can't imagine having to give it back!
Fantastic TMF catchphrase “as a proper sensible adult I’ve never had a French car”. Made me spill my tea 😂
Thanks TMF, I love your vids and found this one quite relaxing! The purr of that single and your voice talking about renaults, white vans, English weather and thatched roofs...
Cheers Justin!
Interesting fact, to enhance your fact, not only does a City need a Cathedral, but it also requires an Arch Bishop to qualify as a City. Now, one very famous City that has a Cathedral, but no Arch Bishop is, Cambridge.
Great vlogerage again. Thank you!
Well well, I hadn't heard that one before!! Milton Keynes I guess fails on both points!
TheMissendenFlyer I didn’t know either, until we visited Cambridge a couple of weeks ago and a rather charming hotel receptionist at The Gonville Hotel informed us. A most excellent hotel and a lovely city, well worth a blast across to.
Don't think Cambridge has a cathedral.
My Dad had a Citroen Safari....fly by wire in the 60s and bits used to fall off it. Marvellous thing.
Man, I just noticed you are packing on the subs lately. Congrats TMF! well deserved.
Thank you....
The Triple at the end though..... beautiful. I have one to because of you Mr Flyer. Exactly the same. 2012. Love it.
Yes they are great...so much nicer than the Vitpilen!!
Yes, that Vitpilen grows on me too. Or more the Svartpilen which comes in a special edition called "Style". Looks good with wirespoked wheels and some other thingies. :-)
Aah, the joy of test riding a great bike, then getting back on your own and realising you made the right choice. Enjoyed the ramblings.
Cheers Paul :0)
Nice Vlog, and glad to see it's not just me that has that stream of consciousness on a cross country journey. Towns, markets, Renault design, thatched roofs cottages....
I cant imagine why 22 people clicked thumbs down, im guessing people cant side with good honest comprehensive reviews. People take to help and educate and people hit the thumbs down for no apparent reason other than it could be competitive manufacturers. Been great watching the reviews.
Thanks for the kind words!
You can't spell so maybe give up trying to comment upon other peoples thoughts, until you can
This has to be a Saturday or Sunday as you overtook my wife and daughter in the Hyundai (9.40). They need to look after the horses and boy that is an expensive hobby. On the up side I've never had any grief from her about my bike obsession or how many I've got as to her, they all look the same but apparently horses look different! No they don't. The're brown, smell, eat, poop, kick, bite, have minds of their own, can't be left in a garage untended for months. I wish I had the same level of commitment as horse riders they deal with all that and ride all year round all weathers. Good on them.
Well I'm certainly a fan of their jodhpurs.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Aren't we all. By the way I think your new bike is a great choice and in a rare colour. I''ll say no more until you reveal it in you channel. I am looking forward to an in-depth review as this appeals to me big time.
Love this bike really considering in buy one, keep up the great work tmf.
Mmm - That Triumph triple. Love that sound, that feeling. Spent much of today experiencing the 1050 version of that. I believe I'll do it again in the morning. It's quite addictive.
Yeah it is indeed - I used to have the 1050 too!
I’d love to see your comparison of this 701 v Ducati scrambler cafe. I think they’re in direct competition but I can’t find many informed comparisons (or uninformed)... just a thought
No white vans until about 13:25 - that's gotta be a record!
Yeah. pretty pleased with that!
Thanks again Mr Flyer! You keep delivering!
Thanks Rutger!
7:57 Why not have a conflab with Captain Rambunctious? - he sometimes rides over your way and knows a good road or two from his lengthy commutes.
Enjoyed your views on the Husky but your bit at the end with your Street Triple had me smiling!
Glad you liked it Scott!
1:39 lol didn't expect to see that Tillery Valley van. I was working for them when this was recorded and did that route regularly and drove that van regularly. That might well be me. The company WAS based in the South Wales valleys and only had a handful of vehicles so it's very unlikely to see one. I said "was" because the company shut down in March.
Blimey What an informative VLOG that was, French car design, what makes a town and which F1 teams reside in the area. Keep up the good work. Cheers..
Well if you keep this up PJ I might have to remove you from the list!! - you've moved to "amber" classification now - nice one! ;0)
Best bit was when you got back on your proper bike at the end 😉
Another good one, the triple sings a lovely tune.
Sure does!
That Street triple still looks 'the bizz'. Sounds epic too.
Cheers (and I agree!)
Excellent bike but another ~£550 would buy a Street Triple 765RS. The Vitpilen should be based on the 790 parallel twin engine (plus better suspension & brakes) and be somewhat cheaper. Enjoyed the vlog :-)
Glad you liked it SB - always good to have you along!
This is a nice one to Watch for me
I live Near Towcester, that Road from
Aylesbury to Winslow is Superb if you get it on a Quiet Day..👍
Also if you have not yet..
Market Harbourough to Melton Mowbray B6047...you will not be
Disappointed!!
I'll try and remember that one - thanks for the recomendation!
@@TheMissendenFlyer they Rave about that Road in MCN , it's the Roller coaster
Road ! Also get a Melton Mowbray
Pork Pie on Arrival ! 😋
Hen and Chickens, Horse and Jockey... :-) Brings back memories
I liked the bit at the end where you get your bike back, nice noise from the exhaust and off with your old friend. 👍
Great video, nice to see my old stomping ground. I don't miss Aylesbury! Winslow is a lovely place(almost bought a house there) reasonably rural but with good Motorway links and MK on the doorstep. I have toyed with the idea of trading my 690 Duke R for a Vitpilen as they are doing good deals at the moment, but I love the looks of my R way more than the Husky.
Never gonna have Husqvarna in my life, never gonna see one in real life but I enjoy your videos. So this was fun. That Triumph looks so grown up compared to the Husqvarna, with it's throaty voice and muscular body.
Courbosier {French architect who designed cities that were thankfully never realised (at least in France) Couvosier (a noble distillery of more than adequate brandies, in the same country - sorry for punctuation in previous rant (?, etc.) I've just had some).
Red Bull - Milton Keynes. Mercedes - Brackley. Racing Point Force India - Silverstone.
It's all there.....
The Husky sounds like a reasonable bike but bet you were happy to get back on the trusty Street triple. Cheers TMF
Yeah - love my trusty triple!
Great vlog, your a natural
Very kind of you sir!
I was waiting for a first impressions being back on the Street Triple :) I did think "Proper Bike" when you got back on it. I do love a tripple.
I'm still in love with mine, I have to say I also prefer the older ones over the current ones.....more "back to basics" which I like....
@@TheMissendenFlyer I agree, I have a 2014 tiger sport 1050. But i do really like the new Speed RS, I never got on with the older versions of the Speed.
Yeah the new one is waay better (unlike the Street) - much lighter feeling....
The weather always seems to change as you get to Silverstone, seems like its got its own climate 😂
That was really very enjoyable. Thanks again, TMF 👍
Nice ride not sure about the single cylinder engine. Triumph are selling the Street Cup for £6,745 otr. Makes the Vitpillion look expensive.
The triple song 💓💓💓!
I own a ‘09 Street Triple R and was considering the Vitpilen until you compared the two and got back on the Triumph… 😂😂👏👏👏
Stick with the triumph!
4:10 we have a thing in oz that if we indicate left that would be a signal 4u to over take u have that over there?
Yes, although I usually assume the vehicle is about to turn left and only realise what was meant when it’s too late!!
Thanks TMF great vid, but Nice to Hear the triple again
Thanks for a great vid TMF. Next time you're passing Stowe School, check out the cafe at Boycott Farm - not cheap but very good scran.
Thanks for the recommendation!
I sort of get your obsession with bikes having fuel gauges but really, most of them aren't that good. A motorcycle tank is really too small for a gauge to be that meaningful. The one on my Goldwing isn't really that much use and that holds 25 litres. For a bike like this one, I would much prefer an old fashioned reserve tap so when the engine cuts out, you know exactly how much fuel you have left.
If you think a motorbike fuel gauge isn't much good you should experience one in a light aircraft!! I take your point though, however, I'd still rather have one than not....
I agree 3008 looks great.
Glad we agree!
Thanks for the review ,agree mirrors need improving cheers
Hi TMF, greetings from sunny Thailand. First again................!
Hi Bob, Are you interested in taking on a sale of a house in Tippawan 5?
0:07 Actually it's the KTM Gixxer R1 :D
There's a list of cities somewhere in the UK, you have to be on that to be a city. Brighton is an example of a city without a cathedral and Rochester is an example of a town with a cathedral, which isn't a city, simply because they forgot to put it on the list.
Fascinating Trevor! Cheers for that!!
How about the "Svartpilen" - very interested in one of them.....?
Nah, not my cuppa tea....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Thanks mate, appreciated. I'm sticking with my F650CS for another year, always looking for the next one though, mostly on your channel!
Hey TMF, looking for some advice here. What would you recommend to be a good Sunday bike....meaning I don’t commute or track day or tour, just a half day blast on a dry day. I’ve had a gsxr 600 & recently bought a 939sp, great bikes but too focussed on going fast I found, I’m just looking for something to have a fun ride on. Been looking mainly at the 790, gsxs750, ST 765R, etc. Any thoughts of recommendations to test ride would be great, thanks.
Street Triple hands down.....
TheMissendenFlyer even if it was a 675 R? Cheaper price makes them tempting
yep...
I haven't seen this one in the wild ,but I have seen the Svartpilen.
Well spotted Bill!
If you want a quality light bike, the Street Triple still seems the best bet, albeit more expensive. What other m’bikes over 600cc, but weighing less than 180 kg are there?
...Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (maybe??) - certainly feels lighter...
TheMissendenFlyer - spec indicates the Interceptor is 202 kg without fuel. The Speed Twin is lighter. I don’t think there are many quality bikes on the market lighter than the Street Triple.
Fair enough......
What I don't like about it is, it's not like my mt10 sp 😁
Why dont you do a review on the SWM 650 sUPERDUAL X or T.
Because I don't have access to one...do you??
I own one but unfortunately I live in Australia ( come to Aus I will show you around and introduce you to a mate that that works for SWM he gives the bikes to the bike mags to test and do reviews on etc ) “ a long way to come “
Is this bike good for off-road??
Not really it’s thing - possible (like any bike) but not ideal...
probably my next bike if im still under restrictions. Though i'll be looking at the 401 svartpilen though closes dealer is hours away :(
TMF, car related point coming, check out the dash and interior on the 3008 absoloutely bonlers and rather impressive in my humble opinion
What is a 3008?? is that a French car or summit???
@@TheMissendenFlyer yip you commented on it in your vlog 2018 3008 replaced a hideous 3008 sort of people carrier, to my shame im also a car nut. Bet your French car was a 5 Turbo?
Great review - I know you mentioned Norton in bike news monthly, I think the new Atlas might be a good comparison to this bike... especially in the svartpillen trim. Do you think we might see you on an affordable(ish) Norton soon? Thank you
Well not soon but I'd like to think one day I might get a chance of a ride on one....love the idea!
Unfortunately, Aylesbury is a Carbuncle in the beauty of the Thames Valley. I know it's a trek, but try and explore the roads around Bedford a bit. far more fun than Bucks roads.
What do you think about the NHS voluntary bikers who deliver blood being dumped for a private contractor. Your comment about Milton Keynes put me in mind of it - I saw a demo by the bikers today in London. Very dignified and supportive. Milton Keynes is neither a town or a city, it's the result of a committee of people that contracted syphilis, infecting each other, while being supplied vast amounts of alcohol by the government(s) of the time. Ultimately leading to an inability to distinguish between Le Courbosier and Couvisier. Leading to it being the suicide capital of the UK (I might have made that up. But train cancellations, etc., make me think not), outside Wales.
Thanks for posting. Well, if you ever want to test ride my 2017 GS, feel free to bring your Ducati over and I will keep an eye on it, while you test the GS. :) Of course, logistics might be an issue, but I am willing to work with you.
Just for your information,Public schools came from a time when only the rich had education.They had private one to one education.Public schools started in the 16th Century,and were open to anyone,who had the money as they were fee paying schools.Though not public by today's thinking,that is how they got their name!
Aha - makes sense now! Thank you David....
I have genuinely always wondered... but never got round to googling. Thant’s for that!
Great review as usual but ... it sounds terrible the street triple is music in comparison
On BBC news tonight: TMF runs out of fuel in a Husky Vitpilen near Silverstone ^_^ - The rider got carried away with his ride, and forgot to refuel Hehehe j/k
Too much advertisement around 11:00 (the jacket, visor cleaning kit). Please just don't
Like the looks but I'll keep my mt10 tmf good review though thanks Danny
Fair do's - thanks for watching as ever!
So now I'm REALLY missing the '16 Street Triple R I traded in for an '18 Super Adventure S last year. Knew I should've kept them both. Aaaarrrrggh 🙄😂
Oh yes, collect rather than swap is my philosophy...
hey TMF, this Huski or z900rs?
Z900RS no question!
There's a used one with 180 miles on the odo an hour away at a dealership for 8.2k USD. I want one, but with the 10.5k sitting in the bank, I'm going to pay off my 1290 SA-S first.
Good idea me thinks.....
Do you not find it strange going from one type of bike to another?
Nope - I love it....keeps it interesting and fun!
2:01 Has ANYBODY seen one?
Andy, I’ll take the Street Triple over that Husky single any day- thank you very much! 🏍👍🏍
(me too....)
TheMissendenFlyer 😎
when's the last time you rode your Street Triple ?
Yesterday!
That's weird. I was just looking at their website earlier today.
I owned a Peugeot 508 and felt like throwing a party the day I sold it. Never again!
15:33 Why didn't you top off the Husky as thanks for the loan, you miser.
Best part of the Husqvarna TMF series was the Street Triple in the last few seconds. Bye bye Husqvarna, to be discontinued shortly........
Is that a Briggs and Stratton you’re riding? Sorry.....just sounds like it on the audio
“as a proper sensible adult I’ve never had a French car” Ha ha I bought a Renault Megane 3 years ago at 61 years of age. I must be a hooligan at least
...only a little joke of course Gary...how's the car been out of interest?
It's not a bad little car thanks Andy. Just over 40,000k average fuel just over 5 lt per 100k not sure these days what that is in mpg. Been metric for too long.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Its a great little car. 1.2 turbo. just over 5l per 100k consumption done just over 50,00 k and it is starting to free up.
Shat my pants at 2:47
Never buy French car... They look nice, but they are one big problem... I sold my Peugeot this february.. It had 72k miles, had to change exhaust 3 times because of rust, all sort of engine problems and electronics... terrible.. :D
Oh dear....
Own a french car for more than 4 years and remind yourself why.... lol
I had a company Peugot for a couple of years. Great way to get to know the local AA new.
So-its gotta go!is not true eh?is that what we call click bait??was hoping to see a honest review from a blogger for once!!I suppose you don't slag a bike off you,v been given for free!
It did have to go because they wanted it back!
@@TheMissendenFlyer that's just word play!not appreciated!
Don't watch then....
Flyer, “I’ve brought back the Vitpilen. “
UK Husqvarna, “ Funny thing happened we sold your Triumph. Offer we couldn’t refuse.”
Flyer grumbles on His new Vitpilen.
...might be more than a grumble - my Streetie and I can't be separated!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Ahhhh, "Reunited and it feels so good..."
Enjoy all your vids, however the bike is still UGLY!
Yes the looks do indeed split opinions! Thanks for watching as ever...
It’s a stupid looking bike to me!
Fair enough....