Lol, the bug. I got a 🐝 up my left nostril whilst braking into Druid’s hairpin at brands-hatch… missed my turn in and ended up off-line then down into Clarke’s it stung me pretty good… had to “snot rocket” It out… . 🤦
This comment is completely off topic. As a Yank who avidly follows a number of UK bike vloggers such as Teapot 1, Missenden Flyer, Richy Vida, I have to say that your accent is the most fantastically exotic. And, I love the reviews. Thanks for your hard work.
Had a test ride on the triumph really nice bike but then test rode the r1250gs rally te and well I bought it, it's just so good. Keep up the good work. 👍
I am 5 foot 8 inches tall, I find my 2019 tiger 🐅 xrt top heavy , just as you had said. Even worst with touring gear strapped on. Your format of your review was very good and spot on. Great bikes overall...
I really enjoy this format for your bike reviews. As a rider, I feel right at home, and get a sense of how the bike sounds, turns in, and generally performs. I have a triple black GSA as well, and find the comparison with the new Triumph very interesting. Triumph clearly did their homework with this complete redesign.
The best unbiased review I've seen ! After 17 gs's 9 ktm 1290 adventures and a few multistrada's I've bitten the bullet and after a test ride last Saturday I'm smitten ! A good mix of all the others in one polished package ! I collect mine this afternoon 👌🏼
Hats off to you for riding this Kate. I’m 6 ft tall and 200lbs and I could barely touch the ground sat on this beast. I’ve yet to see any other models than this one. Yet my Triumph Dealer has no Tiger 900’s in stock for the rest of the year in Canada 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ I’m heading to NW India with work for 3-6 months so hoping to see plenty of Royal Enfield’s while I’m there see if I can get a ride in there…but I hear driving is a little scary 😂😂😂
I went for the pro GT with seat on its highest setting I find it easier to get my feet down than my previous ride an 18 V Strom 1000 (pegs were exactly where your feet needed to go). The ride is very plush, and very adjustable. Agree the dash can be a bit laggy, I get some turbulence around the head at 183cm and yes they ain’t light bikes, all in all though I’m very pleased with mine - good review 👍
Bizarre, sat watching the video thinking those roads look familiar then you dropped\in a location name and I had the Ah ha ! moment. Good video thank you. Test road the 1200 when it came out but only got a 20 minute ride and the bike was almost too good. Personal thing but I bought a Gen 3 . Cheaper more rough edges but more character. Confession thought I've owned 3 triumphs since my first VFR. The Sprint was the bike of my dreams when released in 2005 and had no cash bought mine around 2009 and still have it. The triple appears to be in my blood! Ride safe all.
Another great and entertaining review Kate and just when I was starting to think you have been neglecting us on the singing front you give us a couple of wee tunes. Sorry to read of your illness, fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.
For a 'little dweeb' as you refer to yourself, you handle that large bike very well indeed. Testament to your riding skills and the bike itself. Brilliant review.
lol 😅 so it isn't just me with Cardo, having to repeat myself, normally the radio pops on when I am singing inside my helmet whilst listnening to a playlist, "hey cardo, radio off" repeat repeat repeat.....
Thanks for the outing Kate. Even in the wet those roads look a joy to ride, and the bike appears to be really as good as it looks. I hope Triumph continue to produce many and varied models, I certainly hope to continue to be a customer. As to your singing....I'm...going....to....say... Yes! - You're through to the next round lol. :>)
Well what a bike , really enjoyed your video , you handled that bike so good Kate I can tell you’ve done track work , your spot on in your corners and I can certainly learn from you 👍🏍🤗
Thanks David! Still not even had the phone yet to BOOK in for the scan 😫 told to be patient and the call will come. No change in condition but thanks for asking!
Try pushing it back while standing on the other side. But weird at first but it works as your not tripping over the side stand and if it goes away from you said side stand will save it. Also the brake is more convenient to reach
Kate enjoyed your first impression on the Triumph, you do make me smile though with your equine analogy's when you first mount the bikes, this one being a Shire horse, and you certainly are a rain magnet, one minute blue sky then tipping it down, don't know about how Triumph have messed with the triple though it sounds proper agricultural with that T plain crank, I know it's supposed to have low down grunt like a twin, but to me a triple should be silky smooth. Thank you...
Lots of people commenting on the sound! I didn't really pick up on it when riding! If I had the bike again - I would listen more intently whilst riding 😊
Awesome review. Really well put together and informative. I've been leaning towards a Triumph for my next bike for some time. Appreciate the review. Cheers.
That bike looks like the perfect steed for a quick round trip between Darwen and Bacup or alternatively a high speed continent-crushing mercy mission to Yemen or Bogota!
As always, another excellent review. For me it has always been great fun to ride different bikes. So thankful you are able to share with us the experience. Hope the economy does not eat you alive and you are able to continue the adventure
@@jameshutchins3396 extreme vertigo. From the 7th July (day after California Superbike School) I've woken up like I'm drunk out my head when I'm not and haven't been able to ride or drive since. I'm having scans soon and trying betahistamines but it's plaguing me. People think everything is normal because I have a stack of content pre filmed and edited but the reality is... I'm worried.
great review hope to see more of this bike .i really like your review simply because you told us how it's like to ride in all conditions and not just drone on about stat's ref the bike .what i'm trying to exspress it's a bit like your mate riding the bike and giving there oppinion . love your channel keep doing what you do best ttfn from skegvegas
Enjoyed that ride Kate. The bike seems so smooth, but maybe a wolf in sheep's clothing, that it can bare it's teeth with a slight twist of the throttle. I love it when you go wrong, and like today end up doing a circuit of Sainsbury's. It's the kind of thing I do. Ha ha Looking forward to more vids of this bike. Cheers!
That’s the norm with some Germans many years ago my daughter was 1 part of a two person team managing a hotel if the French Alps part of her degree, there were British, French ,Italians few other nationalities, and German tourists, they were the only nationality that complained about literally everything they totally refused to abide by the hotels rules including the no smoking in the bedrooms restaurants ect ,they would put their cigarettes out on the bedroom dining room floors some of the kept demanding ashtrays 😮, I’ve met several German people throughout my travels in Europe, I have did come across 1 German that was unbelievably aggressive and arrogant, I was in the South of France camping, the lady that was running the campsite was Dutch spoke 9 languages 😮, gave him a good telling off and gave him two hours to pack up and leave, he should of left the day before but hadn’t paid for the last day and didn’t like a Brit along side him ,😂😂 Great video enjoyed it again 😊
Hi Kate...our Helen is a member of Derbyshire Blood Bikers who do a fantastic job to help the NHS and is going to the Hinkley women's meet tomorrow at triumph...if your going pls if you come across her pls give DBB a big shout.....she will have a DBB hi viz jacket...😍
Great vid again Kate…..any chance you could do a short vid on your setup with GoPros mounts etc….im still in the throws setting up my Camera’s ….not getting the best angle on the bars . Need a swivel mount to level up the view . Thanks Kate. Stay safe
Hi Kate, excellent song about Sainsbury's 🤣😉👍this bike looks like a great move for Triumph 😎. With the tech on the bike incl blind spot monitoring it must be easy to use. Another fantastic review/you thoughts video Kate. Becoming so accomplished and have more confidence in your abilities. Well done little "dweeb" 🥰🤣😉😎😎😎😎😎👍
Anyone can ride a tall bike. Riding isn’t the issue for normal height people, no, it’s stopping and setting off, especially when there’s a slope or gravel, when problems happen. So it’s when not if a costly drop will happen. Well done Kate for being able cope.
Interesting vid as usual, I've a versys 1000 as my holiday bike (as I call it) , I've wondered why manufacturers make what is basically a road bike so tall, surely they can make them still look like an adventure bike but not as tall, if you get what I mean. If its a true adventure/off road bike then yes they need to be tall for ground clearance, but if road biased do they need to be so tall. Maybe the bmw gs low is the way to go, I've never tried one.I don't like just a low seat option, it makes your knees too bent. Sorry rambling on a bit, keep the videos coming, oh I loved the sainsburys bit, done the same myself.
Good evening Kate another great vlog always loo forward to seeing my favourite Bolton biker chick love it when you slam your visor down ride safe from your friend in st Helens Merseyside only one username Kate
Hi Kate, thanks for the video. I'm weighing up buying a 1200 GT Pro vs GT Explorer, loved the test ride on the GT Pro but like the look of extras on the Explorer. I've seen reports of blurry mirrors on the Explorer models at higher revs, I didn't experience this on the Pro, did you notice this?
HI , could you do a video on your go pro set up and all the gizmos you use , you seem to have it pretty well down. thanks :-). 300 miles that is like 500 km! fuuuudge.
Nice ride 👍. As someone who is considering this or a GS (as an upgrade from my V-Strom 1050XT) how do you think it compares? The engine sounded a bit rattley, was it, or just your mic? Also, others have commented that the T-plane crank makes it a bit vibey. I would really be interested to see how you think it compares to a 1250GS. Thanks.
The triumph has a very odd cast 18" wheel with a very narrow 150/70/18 tyre. Also the gearing looks like at 70mph it's at higher rpm than the v-strom and the 1250gs
👋Eee oop, it's a bit or rum do that no-one in England waves. My previous Triumph was a Tiger, and the weight of it scared the 💩 out of me. It sounds as if they have lowered the CoG on the modern Tigers. I recently took delivery of a gorgeous Goldline Speedmaster, and while the Silas Marner in me balked at paying roughly 1500 extra NZ pesos for the paint-job, the arty-farty snot in me couldn't resist its looks. It's been raining cats and dogs this week but I've spent many happy hours in the garage, gazing at it. I'm finding my feet again after a few years of being matrimonially sanctioned from messing about on bikes. One of my beloved wife's final instructions to me was to continue to live a joy-filled life. Even though she's now with the Lord, who am I to disobey her? I am venturing up and down the street until I find my feet. (I can only see them when I sit in my recliner.) My Dart screen arrived this morn..er.. it's 2AM so it's yesterday morning, and I'm having floorboards fitted too. With a land area comparable to the UK but only five million of us, there are plenty of lovely country roads with really neat bendy bits. You'll be pleased to hear that we have nice juicy bugs too. I really like your ridey-commentaries. It's great to ride vicariously, and good on you for keeping to the speed limit, wot! Also, well done for debunking the myth that bikies have to sport bushy beards. Love your upbeat style, and your accent reminds me of Cilla Black. Loved your James Blunt rendition too! Ride long and prosper. 🖖
@@UsernameKate She's brilliant. I can tell that it will have a lot more gruntiness than my old America, with that 1200 Bonny engine. I'm using it as an incentive to get my back sorted. Once I'm up and riding further afield, I'll be sure to post some of the excellent rides we have here. Hopefully I'll be able to set my Go-Pro so that you folk in the Northern Hemisphere will be able to view my Down Under video the right way up.🥸 I'm loving the looks of this bike, and don't really miss having to prime the old Amals. After fifty-odd years, I'm almost used to having the gear change on the wrong side. Once I'm riding further afield than the end of the next street, I'll be sure to post some nice footage of some of our bendy bits. We have lots of them.😀
Hey Nico, this bike went back last month. I'm about a month ahead with my videos which I'm grateful for as I can't ride at the moment due to potential labyrinthitus/ Ménière's disease (still waiting for scans to confirm)
I don't think us bmw riders want a triple engine. It revs higher and makes less torque. And has the weight higher up. Even when a boxer falls over it doesn't fall that far.
Hi Kate, another great video. Can I ask why you always wear a buff over your nose and mouth? As a newly qualified rider, am I missing something or is it purely personal preference. Thanks
It's a preference but I have little lungs so when my visor is open, bizarrely it helps me breathe a bit easier. Trouble is, I feel naked without one now haha! 😄
Looks a bit unremarkable tbh. Like the factories have decided they don't need to put too much effort into the looks to slap a 15 grand price tag on them these days.
i feel like i didnt really learn much about the bike. a good detailed walk around would be good. changes up the footage a bit. a lot of reviews on this channel seem to be just ride footage and not much in the way of usable info for a potential buyer.
Are you kidding? I bombard people with walkrounds lol. I think you must have missed this walkround and ride on the tiger 1200: th-cam.com/video/xbX0YIidLw4/w-d-xo.html hope you enjoy it and it's what you're looking for 😊
Corny announcement incoming - you shouldn't be on this bike, you're hot enough already. I've seen a fair few people complaining of excess engine heat and baked legs.
Let's be honest, the bike is far to big for someone of your statue. How can that be any fun when you must be in fear of dropping it it at every junction. At least the GS carries its weight low down.
Mine just landed here in the USA today! Only one in the US until 2024. Same as my Speed Triple RR!!! lucky Me!!!
Life cannot get better!!!!!
A video that had it all, sun, rain, bugs, bird, bikes and a bit of Gene Kelly.
🤣🤣🤣
You had me at “it’s a proper shire-horse” 😂 I’ve galloped ~5000 miles on mine and can only confirm it’s a lovely one.
Mine came in today! still in box! Yay!!!! Next week MINE!!!!!
Lol, the bug. I got a 🐝 up my left nostril whilst braking into Druid’s hairpin at brands-hatch… missed my turn in and ended up off-line then down into Clarke’s it stung me pretty good… had to “snot rocket”
It out… . 🤦
Oh noo 🤣🤣🤣🤣
This comment is completely off topic. As a Yank who avidly follows a number of UK bike vloggers such as Teapot 1, Missenden Flyer, Richy Vida, I have to say that your accent is the most fantastically exotic. And, I love the reviews. Thanks for your hard work.
EXOTIC 🤣 I don't think anyones ever found it exotic but you got me feeling like a 🦚🦜🦩 right now LOL
That’s the north Manchester accent for ya. Bloody gorgeous 😂👍
@@UsernameKate will be appearing with tropical fruit on the lid in the next vid.
Had a test ride on the triumph really nice bike but then test rode the r1250gs rally te and well I bought it, it's just so good. Keep up the good work. 👍
I am 5 foot 8 inches tall, I find my 2019 tiger 🐅 xrt top heavy , just as you had said. Even worst with touring gear strapped on. Your format of your review was very good and spot on. Great bikes overall...
I really enjoy this format for your bike reviews. As a rider, I feel right at home, and get a sense of how the bike sounds, turns in, and generally performs. I have a triple black GSA as well, and find the comparison with the new Triumph very interesting. Triumph clearly did their homework with this complete redesign.
Pardon my ignorance but what's a triple GSA, and does it hurt? Can you get treatment for it on the NHS? 🧐
@@threepwood56 it's a triple black GSA. And good luck getting anything done by the NHS unless it's another covid booster.
🤣 accurate Chris
@threepwood56 the triple black is a colour set for the GSA
The best unbiased review I've seen !
After 17 gs's 9 ktm 1290 adventures and a few multistrada's I've bitten the bullet and after a test ride last Saturday I'm smitten ! A good mix of all the others in one polished package !
I collect mine this afternoon 👌🏼
Tut tut 🤣 glad I could help with zoom 'issues'
I didn't even I had issues 🤣🤣🤣 ignorance is clearly NOT bliss in this case lol. Thanks for the advice 👍🏻
Finally had “my” ride on a Triumph. Thanks for the ride. Fantastic machine fantastic vlog 👍👍🇳🇱
Thank you so much!
so glad you're on this bike because ive been looking at one last week have booked a test ride for Saturday and a Kawasaki versus gt... 😊
Now that's a proper bike review Kate... Good job. and I enjoyed the "riding in the rain" part...
😄😄😄 thanks!
Hats off to you for riding this Kate. I’m 6 ft tall and 200lbs and I could barely touch the ground sat on this beast. I’ve yet to see any other models than this one. Yet my Triumph Dealer has no Tiger 900’s in stock for the rest of the year in Canada 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ I’m heading to NW India with work for 3-6 months so hoping to see plenty of Royal Enfield’s while I’m there see if I can get a ride in there…but I hear driving is a little scary 😂😂😂
Haha yes!! Rather you than me Colin! 😬
Bugs,birds,blind gits n blightys finest weather still managed a great vlog 👍 👌
Thanks Andrew!
Love the opener... geez its heavy 🤣🤣🤣
Bloody well is 🤣🤣
I went for the pro GT with seat on its highest setting I find it easier to get my feet down than my previous ride an 18 V Strom 1000 (pegs were exactly where your feet needed to go). The ride is very plush, and very adjustable. Agree the dash can be a bit laggy, I get some turbulence around the head at 183cm and yes they ain’t light bikes, all in all though I’m very pleased with mine - good review 👍
Bizarre, sat watching the video thinking those roads look familiar then you dropped\in a location name and I had the Ah ha ! moment. Good video thank you. Test road the 1200 when it came out but only got a 20 minute ride and the bike was almost too good. Personal thing but I bought a Gen 3 . Cheaper more rough edges but more character. Confession thought I've owned 3 triumphs since my first VFR. The Sprint was the bike of my dreams when released in 2005 and had no cash bought mine around 2009 and still have it. The triple appears to be in my blood! Ride safe all.
Another great and entertaining review Kate and just when I was starting to think you have been neglecting us on the singing front you give us a couple of wee tunes. Sorry to read of your illness, fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.
Haha song overdrive on this one 🤣🤣
Nice video and review Kate 👍...proving there are no flies on you..🤣🤣😊❤ cheers Steve
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Test riding one on Monday - can't wait 🙂
How was it Shaun?!
@@UsernameKate rained off, unfortunately (warm rain though - in Australia).. Try again next week 😄
For a 'little dweeb' as you refer to yourself, you handle that large bike very well indeed. Testament to your riding skills and the bike itself. Brilliant review.
Thanks James!
Nice ride 👍🏼☺️
lol 😅 so it isn't just me with Cardo, having to repeat myself, normally the radio pops on when I am singing inside my helmet whilst listnening to a playlist, "hey cardo, radio off" repeat repeat repeat.....
I have had punjabi FM surprise me a few times!
@@UsernameKate lol 😆 😂 🤣
Rain. Who would’ve thunk it 😂 Great ride 🍻
I know right! 🙄🤣
Get yourself a Transitions visor for your helmet expensive and hard to get hold of but definitely worth it
I just love a dark visor 🤭
'Kind of 'fathas' a GS adventure', being a northerner I liked that one lol, a good comprehensive review as always Kate, thanks and keep em coming.
Thanks Dean 😁💪
Thanks for the outing Kate. Even in the wet those roads look a joy to ride, and the bike appears to be really as good as it looks. I hope Triumph continue to produce many and varied models, I certainly hope to continue to be a customer. As to your singing....I'm...going....to....say... Yes! - You're through to the next round lol. :>)
Haha, I'll see you in the next round 🤣🤣 and yes the roads around Longridge are nice!
Well what a bike , really enjoyed your video , you handled that bike so good Kate I can tell you’ve done track work , your spot on in your corners and I can certainly learn from you 👍🏍🤗
Thanks Donna! You are too kind 😁
Great bike and another great vlog! Keep up the great work UNK!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Thank you BWM 😊
Thanks for another great vlog Kate, that bike look`s fantastic. Looking forward to more on that one. Keep up the great work! :-)
Glad you enjoyed it Leif 😊
nice review Kate. Keeping my fingers crossed for a positive diagnosis after the scans. lots of love David x
Thanks David! Still not even had the phone yet to BOOK in for the scan 😫 told to be patient and the call will come. No change in condition but thanks for asking!
Try pushing it back while standing on the other side. But weird at first but it works as your not tripping over the side stand and if it goes away from you said side stand will save it. Also the brake is more convenient to reach
some of my favourite roads the back end of Clitheroe
Good routes there!
I had a great of one of these at ABR and really enjoyed it. A very similar riding position to my GSA
Nooo! Suddenly, Threepwood was faced with the chilling fact that bikers loved acronyms.
Kate enjoyed your first impression on the Triumph, you do make me smile though with your equine analogy's when you first mount the bikes, this one being a Shire horse, and you certainly are a rain magnet, one minute blue sky then tipping it down, don't know about how Triumph have messed with the triple though it sounds proper agricultural with that T plain crank, I know it's supposed to have low down grunt like a twin, but to me a triple should be silky smooth. Thank you...
Lots of people commenting on the sound! I didn't really pick up on it when riding! If I had the bike again - I would listen more intently whilst riding 😊
Reckon only thing light about this bike was the person controlling it,good review👌
I'll take that as a compliment 🤣
Great vid Kate , thanks
Thanks Chris! :)
Nice bike
Another great bike review Kate, keep up the good work and stay safe. Hope your next vlog is not too far away 👍
Thanks Philip!
👍...Need me a test ride..Nice video Kate
Definitely 💪
Awesome review. Really well put together and informative. I've been leaning towards a Triumph for my next bike for some time. Appreciate the review.
Cheers.
Nice one Dan! Glad you found it useful! 😄
Another entertaining vlog Kate. Keep up the good work and, get well soon 👍.
Thanks Keith!!
Another GREAT review , I’d be interested to find out if you’d get one yourself Kate, (hear the challenges re tip toe etc), and if not , why not ?
That bike looks like the perfect steed for a quick round trip between Darwen and Bacup or alternatively a high speed continent-crushing mercy mission to Yemen or Bogota!
Agreed!
As always, another excellent review. For me it has always been great fun to ride different bikes. So thankful you are able to share with us the experience. Hope the economy does not eat you alive and you are able to continue the adventure
It's labyrinthitus/Ménière's disease eating me alive at the moment!
I had that in my late teens. It did clear up. I hope yours does as well, and soon.
@@UsernameKate lord have mercy ☦
I think you have had that long enough. How is the treatment looking? Have you had vertigo from it?
@@jameshutchins3396 extreme vertigo. From the 7th July (day after California Superbike School) I've woken up like I'm drunk out my head when I'm not and haven't been able to ride or drive since. I'm having scans soon and trying betahistamines but it's plaguing me. People think everything is normal because I have a stack of content pre filmed and edited but the reality is... I'm worried.
@@bsmukler I pray it clears up because I haven't been able to ride since the 7th July 🥺 not what a motovlogger needs!
great review hope to see more of this bike .i really like your review simply because you told us how it's like to ride in all conditions and not just drone on about stat's ref the bike .what i'm trying to exspress it's a bit like your mate riding the bike and giving there oppinion . love your channel keep doing what you do best ttfn from skegvegas
Thanks Tom, I appreciate that! I do the boring stat videos too but always try to mix it up! 😁
@@UsernameKate Perhaps you could sing the stats to us... "67 horse-power of terror, 12ft lb of sinister torque..."
Enjoyed that ride Kate. The bike seems so smooth, but maybe a wolf in sheep's clothing, that it can bare it's teeth with a slight twist of the throttle. I love it when you go wrong, and like today end up doing a circuit of Sainsbury's. It's the kind of thing I do. Ha ha Looking forward to more vids of this bike. Cheers!
Thanks Col!
Beast of a bike lucky you👍
A whopper!
That’s the norm with some Germans many years ago my daughter was 1 part of a two person team managing a hotel if the French Alps part of her degree, there were British, French ,Italians few other nationalities, and German tourists, they were the only nationality that complained about literally everything they totally refused to abide by the hotels rules including the no smoking in the bedrooms restaurants ect ,they would put their cigarettes out on the bedroom dining room floors some of the kept demanding ashtrays 😮,
I’ve met several German people throughout my travels in Europe, I have did come across 1 German that was unbelievably aggressive and arrogant, I was in the South of France camping, the lady that was running the campsite was Dutch spoke 9 languages 😮, gave him a good telling off and gave him two hours to pack up and leave, he should of left the day before but hadn’t paid for the last day and didn’t like a Brit along side him ,😂😂
Great video enjoyed it again 😊
Cracking get mine tuesday
Are you excited?!
It least your cardo voice assist works, mine has not worked since day one.
Really? I'd get in touch with them! They're pretty helpful from my experience 😊
@@UsernameKate Tried multiple times, no reply. Google maps and Calimoto works, so not a total waste. Keep up with great videos👍
Hey crocodile. It would have been quicker to eat the bug! Enjoyed the video.
I think you're right 🤣
Hi Kate...our Helen is a member of Derbyshire Blood Bikers who do a fantastic job to help the NHS and is going to the Hinkley women's meet tomorrow at triumph...if your going pls if you come across her pls give DBB a big shout.....she will have a DBB hi viz jacket...😍
Hey Jonathan, I can't make it unfortunately. I'm not very well 😪
@@UsernameKate get well soon...😍🙏
Great videos, love the content, can you post more!
Is twice weekly not enough?! You slave driver you! 🤣🤣🤣
I’ve watched all the vlogs now so need something to watch. Appreciate they take time to edit, what editing programme do you use?
hello good afternoon 👋 Kate I don't think there are many differences with your gs three cylinders with two but it will be similar best regards ok 👌👍
Great vid again Kate…..any chance you could do a short vid on your setup with GoPros mounts etc….im still in the throws setting up my Camera’s ….not getting the best angle on the bars . Need a swivel mount to level up the view . Thanks Kate. Stay safe
Oh yes! I definitely will!
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My crash helmet comes with a sun glasses it stops bugs getting into your eye, But i would wear sun glasses if it never had that.
cool! GT PRO, GT explorer or Rally liked more?)
I'd take any of them, no real preference :)
Hi Kate, excellent song about Sainsbury's 🤣😉👍this bike looks like a great move for Triumph 😎. With the tech on the bike incl blind spot monitoring it must be easy to use. Another fantastic review/you thoughts video Kate. Becoming so accomplished and have more confidence in your abilities. Well done little "dweeb" 🥰🤣😉😎😎😎😎😎👍
Thanks Iain, I appreciate you!!
@@UsernameKate really appreciate your help support too 🤗
Anyone can ride a tall bike. Riding isn’t the issue for normal height people, no, it’s stopping and setting off, especially when there’s a slope or gravel, when problems happen. So it’s when not if a costly drop will happen. Well done Kate for being able cope.
Oh yeah, I'm sure it'll happen at some point!
Kate! T-rex arms..lmao
Loool
Nice one again Kate, would be interesting to know what tyres the bike has.
Hey sorry, I mentioned it in my walkround. It runs Metzeler Tourance Next tyres 😁
@@UsernameKate thankyou.
Interesting vid as usual, I've a versys 1000 as my holiday bike (as I call it) , I've wondered why manufacturers make what is basically a road bike so tall, surely they can make them still look like an adventure bike but not as tall, if you get what I mean. If its a true adventure/off road bike then yes they need to be tall for ground clearance, but if road biased do they need to be so tall. Maybe the bmw gs low is the way to go, I've never tried one.I don't like just a low seat option, it makes your knees too bent. Sorry rambling on a bit, keep the videos coming, oh I loved the sainsburys bit, done the same myself.
Haha I feel your pain! I wish they did a bloody low supermoto haha! Glad you enjoyed the vlog Peter! 😊
Think of this Kate
Try the 660 tiger or the 850 or 900 series. My 1200 GT Explorer is the first in Connecticut!!
I have a few videos on the 660 and the 900 😊 and no way! Do you love it?
@@UsernameKate YUP! It's an amazing motorcycle. It's so much lighter than my 2020 Tiger 1200 xcx. This one has everything! Great channel Lady!
Hello Kate, nice review! How's the QS? Smooth or clunky? The GS's QS is a little clunky.
I was wondering why so many shops had Union Jack's outside them. Then I realised that this video must have been filmed during the recent Jubilee.
A pretty damn good video of a little dweeb on a big ol' bike 😉. Love the vid, love the bike and your Channel just keeps getting better and better 👍👍
Well said. Interestingly, I knew a real-estate agent who had your name, but in reverse. Who'd have thought it?
Thank-you both!!
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Good evening Kate another great vlog always loo forward to seeing my favourite Bolton biker chick love it when you slam your visor down ride safe from your friend in st Helens Merseyside only one username Kate
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@@UsernameKate no worries lovely anytime ride safe
Hi Kate, thanks for the video. I'm weighing up buying a 1200 GT Pro vs GT Explorer, loved the test ride on the GT Pro but like the look of extras on the Explorer. I've seen reports of blurry mirrors on the Explorer models at higher revs, I didn't experience this on the Pro, did you notice this?
When do the new color options/scheme come out?
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“Hey Cardo volume down” me Siri after the third attempt for Siri to get it right “shut up you dumb !!!!!”… Siri “I won’t respond to that.”
LOLLL cardo turned the volume down a notch with every command. She's good to me 🤣
HI , could you do a video on your go pro set up and all the gizmos you use , you seem to have it pretty well down. thanks :-). 300 miles that is like 500 km! fuuuudge.
I defo will :)
Nice ride 👍. As someone who is considering this or a GS (as an upgrade from my V-Strom 1050XT) how do you think it compares? The engine sounded a bit rattley, was it, or just your mic? Also, others have commented that the T-plane crank makes it a bit vibey. I would really be interested to see how you think it compares to a 1250GS. Thanks.
The triumph has a very odd cast 18" wheel with a very narrow 150/70/18 tyre. Also the gearing looks like at 70mph it's at higher rpm than the v-strom and the 1250gs
As person with short legs do you mount using the foot peg or try to swing your leg?
Usually stand on the peg but depends on my mood lol
Is it taller than the BMW 1000 XR ?
Hi Kate, do you know where the roads were around the 17 minute mark? I want to find some new routes, sick of ending up in Rivi, Preston and Bolton 👀
You and me both Gareth! 🤣 Put Longridge in your nav and you should find these roads 👍🏻
@@UsernameKate Thanks Kate.
👋Eee oop, it's a bit or rum do that no-one in England waves. My previous Triumph was a Tiger, and the weight of it scared the 💩 out of me. It sounds as if they have lowered the CoG on the modern Tigers. I recently took delivery of a gorgeous Goldline Speedmaster, and while the Silas Marner in me balked at paying roughly 1500 extra NZ pesos for the paint-job, the arty-farty snot in me couldn't resist its looks. It's been raining cats and dogs this week but I've spent many happy hours in the garage, gazing at it.
I'm finding my feet again after a few years of being matrimonially sanctioned from messing about on bikes. One of my beloved wife's final instructions to me was to continue to live a joy-filled life. Even though she's now with the Lord, who am I to disobey her? I am venturing up and down the street until I find my feet. (I can only see them when I sit in my recliner.) My Dart screen arrived this morn..er.. it's 2AM so it's yesterday morning, and I'm having floorboards fitted too.
With a land area comparable to the UK but only five million of us, there are plenty of lovely country roads with really neat bendy bits. You'll be pleased to hear that we have nice juicy bugs too.
I really like your ridey-commentaries. It's great to ride vicariously, and good on you for keeping to the speed limit, wot! Also, well done for debunking the myth that bikies have to sport bushy beards. Love your upbeat style, and your accent reminds me of Cilla Black. Loved your James Blunt rendition too!
Ride long and prosper. 🖖
Hey! How are you finding the Goldline Speedmaster? She sounds beautiful!! 🥰
@@UsernameKate She's brilliant. I can tell that it will have a lot more gruntiness than my old America, with that 1200 Bonny engine. I'm using it as an incentive to get my back sorted. Once I'm up and riding further afield, I'll be sure to post some of the excellent rides we have here. Hopefully I'll be able to set my Go-Pro so that you folk in the Northern Hemisphere will be able to view my Down Under video the right way up.🥸
I'm loving the looks of this bike, and don't really miss having to prime the old Amals. After fifty-odd years, I'm almost used to having the gear change on the wrong side. Once I'm riding further afield than the end of the next street, I'll be sure to post some nice footage of some of our bendy bits. We have lots of them.😀
Hi Kate, are going to ride this weekend with Mike on the GS? Then you can switch and see which bike you like more.
Greetings Nico.
Hey Nico, this bike went back last month. I'm about a month ahead with my videos which I'm grateful for as I can't ride at the moment due to potential labyrinthitus/ Ménière's disease (still waiting for scans to confirm)
Oh yeah that's right I saw it on your Insta, it's sad to hear 😔 I wish you all the best and hope you get well soon.
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what is ur height
You've asked me this alot and I have answered. 5ft 4 with a 29 inch inside leg 🦵
Hi KATE TIGER OR GS 🤔
What do you think I prefer? 😬
Got to be your triple black Kate 🏍😃
I don't think us bmw riders want a triple engine. It revs higher and makes less torque. And has the weight higher up. Even when a boxer falls over it doesn't fall that far.
Hi Kate, another great video. Can I ask why you always wear a buff over your nose and mouth? As a newly qualified rider, am I missing something or is it purely personal preference. Thanks
It's a preference but I have little lungs so when my visor is open, bizarrely it helps me breathe a bit easier. Trouble is, I feel naked without one now haha! 😄
Looks a bit unremarkable tbh. Like the factories have decided they don't need to put too much effort into the looks to slap a 15 grand price tag on them these days.
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Could you please edit out the heavy breathing when you were moving around the bike at the beginning of the video? I had to go and take a cold shower.
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Where’s my comment gone..haha
Lol…took a while to upload. Bit of delay on sending comments
i feel like i didnt really learn much about the bike. a good detailed walk around would be good. changes up the footage a bit. a lot of reviews on this channel seem to be just ride footage and not much in the way of usable info for a potential buyer.
Are you kidding? I bombard people with walkrounds lol. I think you must have missed this walkround and ride on the tiger 1200: th-cam.com/video/xbX0YIidLw4/w-d-xo.html hope you enjoy it and it's what you're looking for 😊
Hate wet roads…
Never that slippy though I'm always surprised how much grip I have. Gets the bike really dirty though.
I had a slip on a local road coming off a roundabout ……good job i was in my AWD car…shit me up…must of been diesel .
A bikers worst nightmare
Corny announcement incoming - you shouldn't be on this bike, you're hot enough already. I've seen a fair few people complaining of excess engine heat and baked legs.
I didn't notice it, might think differently on a super hot summers day lol
@@UsernameKate I was 65 on the 27th. The heat would be good for my geriatric legs in colder months but I don't ride after September now.
Let's be honest, the bike is far to big for someone of your statue.
How can that be any fun when you must be in fear of dropping it it at every junction. At least the GS carries its weight low down.
I have fun on all bikes 😊
Great stuf. But dont like your INTRO
Everybody is a TH-cam biker these days...!!!
God help us.
If only people didn't watch or comment aye!