A good choice. It's a well proven engine and should be comfortable for the pair of you. One of the riders from the MotorcyclingTO TH-cam channel used one of these when riding the TET through Greece etc. And it coped ok. Just don't get too ambitious.😀 Looking forward to the next vids.👍
Awesome we just checked out the Greece TET videos! It does look very capable! I think we would give up on some of those roads long before they would! 😂 Can't wait to get on the TET to start our journey!
Oliver, congrats on the V-Strom dude! I own a 2018 V-Strom 1000 and absolutely love it. I’d love to interview you both about your upcoming quest on my channel sometime! I’m an adventurer as well. I just hiked across America and I’m about to ride the Trans America Trail this summer. I know my viewers would be fascinated by your story!
Hey Alexander! That’s awesome to hear you love the bike it give us confidence that it can take us around the world! 😁🙏 Yes we would love that let’s do it! Email us at laviandollie@gmail.com and we’ll set something up!
One of the best brands !! Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha are super reliable bikes! congrats, V-Strom 800 DE is good choise too, and less weight, good for off road, Transalp Honda are very good with only 208kg !!! one of the best!
Another British couple went around the world on a used CX500 Honda they paid 1400 dollars, the replaced the stator several times, the VStrom is one of the best but the simpler carbed lower center gravity cx might win.
Hi guys, how are you ? Hello from Portugal. I have seen 3 or 4 videos already but I don’t know what’s your relationship. Are you brother and sister ? Husband and wife ? Please tell me a little bit of you. Oh, and tell me why you didn’t go through Portugal in your route 😠. Love what you are doing. It’s inspirational. Keep it going. Good luck. 🤘🤘🤘
1:55 thats my dream bike and im jealous in my country that bike isn't available and there its sitting in dealership... And congratulations for vstorm you choosed a nice reliable machine love that and goodluck in your tour I'll be watching your all videos
Actually the bike has been sponsored/ loaned to us by Motorcycle World (we have to bring it back at the end 😅) so we didn’t really have a choice, but now we have it, we love our bumblebee 😍
Hello, I saw you commented on a FB group I'm in. I'll be watching. Have fun, enjoy the journey, and don't sweat the small stuff. BTW great bike. I ride a '12 650. At some point I'll likely buy a new 1050.
Watching from the start of your journey!!!! yeah Herald are / were Chinese bikes design built and customised in Huntingdon Cambridgeshire. I have proudly designed t-shirts for those guys.
Interesting that you saw the Moto Guzzi. That's what I'm looking at buying, and why I ended up on your channel, because I want to travel around the world, and thinking the V85TT might be the one for me :D The downside to Moto Guzzi is that the dealer network is pretty limited. It's a shaft drive which means it's pretty reliable, BUT if something goes wrong in the middle of Africa, you're not going to have as much luck as the bike you bought.
OMG my favourite dude and dudess. I can't believe you're done with your campervan adventure. Looking forward to your forthcoming moto adventure. Do take care and stay safe. That is a beast of a bike!
Hey Oliver....congrats on the new Steed.....one of the machines that i truly admire- a machine that can literally take you anywhere to any terrain with ease and comfort, with a pillion too. Back in my country this is no more available only the 650 is. Here is wishing you both loads of happiness and miles in the days to come. Love from India.
Hello! Yes I hope indeed that this machine will be able to take us around the world 😁🙏 I think also the 650 would do the job! So far we have driven 800 miles on this bike and it feels great! Thanks for watching, stay tuned for the upcoming adventure!
At last a channel to see a Suzuki VStrom 1000 going on a world tour. My name is Victor, from Singapore. Nice to meet both of you. Me too, a 2018 VStrom 1000 rider. 😊
@@LaviandOllie Suzuki VStrom is a very reliable bike to travel round the world with. Setup your luggage system carefully, install an additional pair of auxiliary lights, get a set of good crash bars to protect the sides of the bike, radiator guard to protect the radiator, thick skid plate to protect the underbelly of the bike and the bike is ready to go.
Good luck on your trip. Being boring and pedantic...how will you get your visa's and work permits in all the different countries and pay your taxes?? What a nightmare..Love the idea, would hate the admin. Stay safe, keep us up to date and good luck!!!
It's easy for that because we won't earn any money so we don't need to pay taxes or get work permits! 😂 For visas nearly all the countries we've chosen are visa free or on arrival! 😁🙏
@@LaviandOllie Ha ha, wise beyond your years!!! Wish I had done this years ago, but then again when I was your age it was virtually quill pens and papyrus so the visas took forever!!! Look after yourselves, stay together and Godspeed...
You are both going to have a fabulous adventure. I’m jealous indeed! If you need to compromise somewhere to ensure you take out excellent insurance, please do so. Be safe guys and soak it all up. I’m looking forward to your experiences. 😎
@@LaviandOllie currently in Berlin, dog sitting to help the cash go a little longer . Got two years planned but selling the bike in June to fly to SEA then onwards... Willl buy another bike next August to do another 3 months in Europe :)👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@@LaviandOllie we're gonna start from Singapore (where we're from), and probably a round trip to Malaysia and Thailand and back home. Short trip but a maiden trip for us! 😁😁
@@LaviandOllie , when passing by Brazil, If you come through São Paulo state, will be a joy to host you guys in my home, to rest one or two days. I receive my friends from the USA almost every year. I have a couple of bikes to do a night bike ride, if you wish. What is the estimated time you will be passing by São Paulo, Brazil?
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Nice, both of my travel partners ride the V-Strom,
and they are super dependable bikes. Good choice.
Glad to hear that 😍 we had no issues so far 😍
The bike looks great. Looking forward to following you two around the world.
OHHHH we love our new bike! It's epic! We can't wait to get started 😁 Thanks so much for watching 😁🙏
A good choice. It's a well proven engine and should be comfortable for the pair of you.
One of the riders from the MotorcyclingTO TH-cam channel used one of these when riding the TET through Greece etc. And it coped ok. Just don't get too ambitious.😀
Looking forward to the next vids.👍
Awesome we just checked out the Greece TET videos! It does look very capable! I think we would give up on some of those roads long before they would! 😂 Can't wait to get on the TET to start our journey!
Nice choice 👍🏼 Really cool looking as well in the yellow and blue. I’ve always liked it.
It's a beautiful bike! 😁🙏 Such a retro classic design!
The day the dream become true 🙂
Yes indeed 😁🙏
Who are these people? lol! Excellent Cool 😎
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Oliver, congrats on the V-Strom dude! I own a 2018 V-Strom 1000 and absolutely love it. I’d love to interview you both about your upcoming quest on my channel sometime! I’m an adventurer as well. I just hiked across America and I’m about to ride the Trans America Trail this summer. I know my viewers would be fascinated by your story!
Hey Alexander! That’s awesome to hear you love the bike it give us confidence that it can take us around the world! 😁🙏 Yes we would love that let’s do it! Email us at laviandollie@gmail.com and we’ll set something up!
What channel? Let us know
It's Monument Valley in the big picture on the wall in Motorcycle World. If you want to go to Death Valley just let me know and I'll show you around!
We want to go to all these beautiful valleys in the US so please do :)
Adventure ready baby 😁🙏
Cuanto cuesta el moto 🏍
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One of the best brands !! Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha are super reliable bikes! congrats, V-Strom 800 DE is good choise too, and less weight, good for off road, Transalp Honda are very good with only 208kg !!! one of the best!
Have you considered bmw r1200 gs ?
Another British couple went around the world on a used CX500 Honda they paid 1400 dollars, the replaced the stator several times, the VStrom is one of the best but the simpler carbed lower center gravity cx might win.
Yes this has a pretty high centre of gravity but hopefully it won't mean too many falls 😂 Stay tuned to find out how our bike handles the trip! 😁🙏
Hi guys, how are you ? Hello from Portugal. I have seen 3 or 4 videos already but I don’t know what’s your relationship. Are you brother and sister ? Husband and wife ? Please tell me a little bit of you. Oh, and tell me why you didn’t go through Portugal in your route 😠. Love what you are doing. It’s inspirational. Keep it going. Good luck. 🤘🤘🤘
Married soon 😍🤪 once we make it to Las Vegas 😂 unfortunately we run out of time for Portugal 😭😭😭
I have the exact same bike can't wait to see how it performs as I've bingewatch your travel videos
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1:55 thats my dream bike and im jealous in my country that bike isn't available and there its sitting in dealership...
And congratulations for vstorm you choosed a nice reliable machine love that and goodluck in your tour I'll be watching your all videos
Glad to hear that you think we made the right choice on this one, it has done very well so far 🤩🐝
Nice bike, did you actually buy it or did the dealership sponsor you by providing the bike?
We were sponsored by the dealership! (Must return it though) 😂
Would love to know how you chose the bike. Did you test it first?
Actually the bike has been sponsored/ loaned to us by Motorcycle World (we have to bring it back at the end 😅) so we didn’t really have a choice, but now we have it, we love our bumblebee 😍
I need a mood stabilizer meds after the music, put some Metallica on
Hahaha this isn't a Harley shop! 😂 I promise we'll squeeze some rock soundtracks in there during the series just for you!
Lavi is a complete nutter.....you both are funny and very cheerful to watch lol
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Hello, I saw you commented on a FB group I'm in. I'll be watching. Have fun, enjoy the journey, and don't sweat the small stuff.
BTW great bike. I ride a '12 650. At some point I'll likely buy a new 1050.
Awesome to hear that Travis thanks so much 😁🙏 We can't get to get out on it an see what it can do!
V-Strom ! Great choice, perfect for the task. I look forward to following your journey. Happy travels !!!!!!
Glad to hear that 😁🙏 Thanks so much for your support! We can't wait to get started 😁
Watching from the start of your journey!!!! yeah Herald are / were Chinese bikes design built and customised in Huntingdon Cambridgeshire. I have proudly designed t-shirts for those guys.
That’s awesome 🤩
Hows was it mate Nd how did the bike go as i am.olaning to do it
Go for it!!! 😁🙏
Wot the best bike to do it with
Just found your channel! Good luck on your trip from a fellow biker and You Tuber!
Awesome 🤩 thanks so much for you support and for watching!!!! 🙏😁
Interesting that you saw the Moto Guzzi. That's what I'm looking at buying, and why I ended up on your channel, because I want to travel around the world, and thinking the V85TT might be the one for me :D
The downside to Moto Guzzi is that the dealer network is pretty limited. It's a shaft drive which means it's pretty reliable, BUT if something goes wrong in the middle of Africa, you're not going to have as much luck as the bike you bought.
That’s true 🛠️😁
Well you are almost at the end of your journey and TH-cam shows me you picking up your bumblebee.... you both look so young ❤
Haha 🥹
Is there anything better than new motorcycle day!?!? Good luck you two, cheers!
Nooooo it's really the best 😁 Thanks so much for your support 😁🙏
Great choice. I just love the name it's so apt. Much love as always to you both ❤️
Thank you Caroline! 😁🙏 Yes the name came so easy it's perfect!
Great choice! Can both of you ride? In case of tiredness etc.
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Hallo again . Every day i enjoy watching your vedios . Creative in everything .i use translation to communicate with you .
Awesome! Thank you so much for watching and all the best 🥰❤️😍
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Woohooo 🥳
Good luck with the trip, just subbed. My favourite local cafe 😊
AWESOME! Thanks so much for your support and for the sub 😁🙏 Yes we love the cafe too, yummy cheesy sandwiches 🤤
You were correct. That road is indeed Monument Valley on the Utah/Arizona border. Beautiful place!
We will hopefully get to ride it next year if everything goes to plan 😁🙏
OMG my favourite dude and dudess. I can't believe you're done with your campervan adventure. Looking forward to your forthcoming moto adventure.
Do take care and stay safe. That is a beast of a bike!
Yes unfortunately as much as we love Red Tornado he just can't take us where we need to go! Bumblebee will be our new home on wheels 😍
you said you really wanted to ride that road, then you came to Morocco and you find much better roads
Oh yes we loved it 😍
Hallo aus München ❤
Hallo 😍
How, did this trip come about? I want to hear all the dirt?
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Hey Oliver....congrats on the new Steed.....one of the machines that i truly admire- a machine that can literally take you anywhere to any terrain with ease and comfort, with a pillion too. Back in my country this is no more available only the 650 is. Here is wishing you both loads of happiness and miles in the days to come.
Love from India.
Hello! Yes I hope indeed that this machine will be able to take us around the world 😁🙏 I think also the 650 would do the job! So far we have driven 800 miles on this bike and it feels great! Thanks for watching, stay tuned for the upcoming adventure!
Oh my Goood... Lot of bike i dreaming for. Hope my dream come true...
I hope for you too!
I've just subscribed to follow your journey! Good luck and safe travels!
Awesome to hear it! 😁🙏 Stay tuned for our first ride episode coming early next week!
Exactly the same as mine, even a black widow to give that beautiful vtwin noise.
It's a beautiful machine 😍
It's a nice car, I think, suitable for long tripsHappy trip
Thanks so much for watching 😍 yes we’re thinking the same 🤩
At last a channel to see a Suzuki VStrom 1000 going on a world tour. My name is Victor, from Singapore. Nice to meet both of you. Me too, a 2018 VStrom 1000 rider. 😊
Great to hear it Victor! Nice to meet a fellow V-Strom rider! 😁🙏 We can't wait to hit the road and see what the V-Strom can do! Stay tuned!
@@LaviandOllie Suzuki VStrom is a very reliable bike to travel round the world with. Setup your luggage system carefully, install an additional pair of auxiliary lights, get a set of good crash bars to protect the sides of the bike, radiator guard to protect the radiator, thick skid plate to protect the underbelly of the bike and the bike is ready to go.
Good luck on your trip. Being boring and pedantic...how will you get your visa's and work permits in all the different countries and pay your taxes?? What a nightmare..Love the idea, would hate the admin. Stay safe, keep us up to date and good luck!!!
It's easy for that because we won't earn any money so we don't need to pay taxes or get work permits! 😂 For visas nearly all the countries we've chosen are visa free or on arrival! 😁🙏
@@LaviandOllie Ha ha, wise beyond your years!!! Wish I had done this years ago, but then again when I was your age it was virtually quill pens and papyrus so the visas took forever!!! Look after yourselves, stay together and Godspeed...
Truly awesome you two, things are moving and I can’t wait to also start this journey with you!! Keep it up, you’ll do great!! 👍👍
Thanks Nelio that's very kind of you! Stay tuned for our first ride episode coming early next week! 😁🙏
You are both going to have a fabulous adventure. I’m jealous indeed! If you need to compromise somewhere to ensure you take out excellent insurance, please do so. Be safe guys and soak it all up. I’m looking forward to your experiences. 😎
Thanks so much for watching Scott! Yes we will have health insurance also and hopefully everything will be okay! 😁🙏 Enjoy the adventure!
Great bikes, I have the 650 and love it, especially 2-up!
That's great to hear that you enjoy it 2-up 😁🙏 We'll be riding ours for the first time this weekend! Can't wait!
Really looking forward to this adventure guys... good luck xxx
Good to hear from you Graham! We hope you enjoy the new series 😁🙏
Wow great machine. Looking forward to seeing your new adventures, most importantly, stay safe guys.
Thanks Clifford we will try 😁🙏 We love our new adventure machine!
Nice bike! Good choice. Enjoy riding that awesome bike.
Thank you Allan! 😁 Glad to hear it!
my missus does that squishing the pillion seat as well but we decided on a Triumph 800 XC
Making sure it’s nice and comfortable 😍
@@LaviandOllie yep. We did Portugal on the tiger and the invasion beaches in France
Sweet ride guys, well jel!!!! Looking forward to watching your journey
Thanks Anthony! Yes isn't Bumblebee beautiful? 😍
Congrats guys, amazing adventure to make, and the bike looks amazing
Thanks so much! We’re super excited to get started 🤩🤩🤩
@@LaviandOllie yeah, sounds awesome 😁😁😁
Wowow! What a bike! Guys gonna be safe and sound 🤞🤞😎😎
Back on the bike like the good old days! 😁🙏 See you soon buddy!
Beautiful V-Strom! Can't wait!
Oh yesss we can't wait either!! 😁🙏
Suzuki DL it's a Good choice
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A very good performance bike with a proven engine ….a very good choice 👏🏼👏🏼
Glad to hear you think that 😁🙏 Gives us confidence that this bike will take us around the world!
In India currently the 1050xt is not available…..but thinking about going for 650xt if it does not comes by year end .
It's going to be very interesting see your progress. Have fun stay safe
Thanks so much for watching and for your support Danny 😍🙏
Currently on a bike for 3 months in Europe, so far so much fun ! Cannot wait to see more people on the road
Amazing where are you now? We will be heading into Europe sometime end of April on our way towards Morocco :)
@@LaviandOllie currently in Berlin, dog sitting to help the cash go a little longer . Got two years planned but selling the bike in June to fly to SEA then onwards... Willl buy another bike next August to do another 3 months in Europe :)👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Nice bike ,hope to see you soon on your adventure.
Yes totally!! We can't wait to get started. 😁😁😁
An inspirational video guys!! Gonna do it with the missus on our africa twin! But only in south east asia though 🤣🤣. Good luck on your travels guys!
Thanks Mohamed! 😁🙏 Amazing! Where will you start?
@@LaviandOllie we're gonna start from Singapore (where we're from), and probably a round trip to Malaysia and Thailand and back home. Short trip but a maiden trip for us! 😁😁
@@mohamedridzuan3978 Sounds amazing! Enjoy it 😁🙏
@@LaviandOllie wish you both a safe and enjoyable journey. Cheers! Beautiful bike btw 😍😍
Very nice motocycle and brand new one, excellent! Ready to follow your adventure.
Thanks Jairo! It's from 2020 but new enough :) We hope you enjoy the adventure!
@@LaviandOllie , when passing by Brazil, If you come through São Paulo state, will be a joy to host you guys in my home, to rest one or two days.
I receive my friends from the USA almost every year. I have a couple of bikes to do a night bike ride, if you wish. What is the estimated time you will be passing by São Paulo, Brazil?
Best of luck on the voyage, safe travels!
Thanks so much 😁🙏 We hope you enjoy the series!
What a beast. Awesome folks 👌
😁🙏😁🙏😁🙏 We can't wait to get started!!!
Just did 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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It all started here and like this, good adventure hope you enjoyed your trip, especially in Morocco 🇲🇦🔥
Thanks so much ❤️🇲🇦❤️
Awesome❤
Thank you so much 😍
Brilliant.
YIPPEE 😁🙏
Great to catch I guess the 1st episole. So young and fortunate
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