Neevesy, you're a moto journo modern legend. The fact that we in essence get to have a personal conversation with you on a regular basis is an absolute treat. Bet you wish you had this opportunity with some of your journalist heroes back in the day. And yes, wheelies are NOT a crime! We'll see you on the next one...
To listen to your insight about the places where a 1000cc sportsbike takes your head to is a revelation, I thought it was just me who found them super challenging to the point where the concentration levels occupied all of my processing power for me to ride fast by my standards. I would urge any rider of any bike to visit the Isle Of Man outside of race festivals. I like it better than the Nordschliefe, it's free and only a few hours from Glasgow. The Mountain section can be a beautiful cruise or a place to...ahh, just go and feel it, I've never felt so alive. Remember this is the only place you can pass police cars at 130+. Been riding for 45years and 64 this year 🤣🐢🤔
Thanks. After meeting you at Peterborough, for about 2 minutes, and saying i liked your opinions in MCN. These longer comments are loaded with useful information both practical and technical.
Hi Neevesy, after your video chatting about the Suzuki GSXR 1000 K5 I managed to track one down blue and white with just 3k miles looks just like new, back in the day I owned 2 of these, thanks very much for your great videos !!
Spot on with tyres. That gets my vote. I was riding the last two years on BT023s on my Honda CBF1000. Just had Bridgestone T32s fitted. Absolute world of difference. I really thought the 23s were good. It's just truly amazing to me how much better the newer tyres are.
Great video Michael. Regarding returning to Oz for some classic racing have a look at the Festival of Speed (FoS) held annually around Feb/March in Sydney at the Sydney Motorsport Park previously known as Eastern Creek Raceway. It’s not as picturesque and flowing as Phillip Island but still a great track. The event is very similar in nature to the International Classic. Hope to see you there one day.
Hey Neeves. Have you ever considered doing a podcast? I think you are the right person to do an amazing motorcycle podcast, and it could be some extra source of income for you.
G'day Michael, thanks for another enjoyable fireside chat. Living in rural Australia, I've been riding a Tenere 700 for the past three years; an excellent all-rounder on the potholed roads and gravel tracks endemic to this area. However, it does carry its weight high and, at 175 cm, 65 kg, and 76 years, I was increasingly struggling with that weight when pushing it around the garage or the seat height of 880 mm when 😊stopping on loose gravel parking areas. So, today, I signed up to trade for an XL750 Transalp, in the hope that the lower slung weight and 850 mm seat height (with 830 option) will render it more manageable than the Yamaha. Your stellar review of the Honda was a major contributor to my decision. No pressure on you then! 🙂😮🙂
Nice one Neevesy - proper honest punditry 🙂 For comfy sports bike I'm a 6" 2' pie eater and my 2023 S1000RR is very comfy for me, also have a RSVR Gen 2 which again is roomy for my size. Can you do a video explaining suspension to us Neanderthals - what it all means, how it works and what "a few clicks" etc actually does to the suspension and the handling?
Yes, ergonomics! first thing i do when i get a new bike is sort the riding position and suspension. as i mentioned earlier, I have put on some aftermarked clip-ons on my 2004 R1 and rode it to the south of Italy a couple of weeks back, no problem doing 4600 km in ten day's. now I have bought a black 2007 r1 and will put all the ergonomic changes I made with the 2004 on it. I have to, cause I'm 6"2 and 63 years old and every ride is still fun this way instead of painfull to all my joints. Love these serie's! keep them coming!
@@yamz342 for suspension, setting the preload, sag and damping to my weight and riding style, the position of the brake and clutch lever mostly tilted forward so it is more in a straight line with my forearm , shift lever in a position that it is in an easy over/ under my foot position. And now i have some adjustable rearsets as well. quick shifter from translogic, and hopefully soon a blipper as well. adjustable clip-ons from ABM.
@@jimmansi9046 I installed the ABM clip-ons, wich make a huge difference, a bit more expensive but well worth it, they look very good, and you can adjust them in many ways, they give you a more upright riding position, much more comfortable, and more leverage depending on how wide you set them. all in all, you still have the powerfull sportsbike, but with long distance touring capability. I love it.
Great video as always, really look forward to these. Totally agree with your comments about tyres. Bought a used GS recently with brand new Bridgestones fitted, bike rode terrible to the point where it felt unsafe and I had zero confidence with them. Swapped them for Dunlop’s and the difference was unbelievable, bike feels totally different with loads of grip.
Really good vid, as informative as ever! Met ya en route back on the chunnel a few years back from France. Learnt more about my HP4 and tyres from your experience with both in racing and testing than I could have ever got on my own? Top Man Michael, keep it real as always!
Hey Neevesy! A few years ago I rediscovered the sport of track riding after a bit of time on the ADV and cruiser side. I am looking at options to buy, and the main alternative I have in mind is the Yamaha R7. The thought process is down in power and keep the cornering speeds up, that way I don't have as much power to make up time on the straights. What are your thoughts on getting a smaller bike on the track to learn how to corner properly? Currently on an R6 I am just out of C group, slow-B-group on a good day. And the temptation of getting another 600 or even a 1000cc is big when looking at price and the monkey brain comes in the way
I like your videos, appreciate that you are one of the last real motorcycle journalists out there and that you are willing to share some of your experience with the rest of us. I follow several known TH-cam reviewers in as many languages as I can understand and I have noticed that although they mostly share (or copy) the same opinions they do tend to favor the motorcycles produced in their countries. I have yet to figure out if it's on purpose or just a subconscious habit :) One bike that most seem to agree on is the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello. I bought the S model and so far, besides everything that has been said online about it, the only thing that I can add is that It's one of the few bikes that make me giggle inside my helmet every time I take it for a ride and that is what motorcycling should be about. Wouldn't you agree?
You are an absolute legend mate! Love the content, that comes with your humble personality, and huge riding experience. In my eyes You are no different to a MotoGP rider, in terms of mindset and determination. Cutting of the plaster a few days after the injury, just to get to a bike launch is crazy... It reminds me on all those heroes in GP where they do a collarbone on Friday, get stitched together on the same day and race on Sunday. Incredible! Freakin terminators🙃 I have been through broken finger, wrist, ankle, knee , it's so much pain, and patience involved until you can fully load the limb, and can actually ride properly again.
Hello Mr. Neevesy, what is your opinion on break-in (tires, brakes, engine, etc.)? Being a road tester, I would think that you need data quickly and do not have any opportunity to bed in pads, scuff the tires, etc. Thanks again for the wonderful insight you have on motorcycles!
Great video again matey. It will be a shame if the International Classic doesn't happen again. Would love to make the long haul back down under and to visit Pino's once again. Keep up the good work.
I feel like you can improve the comfort of true sport bikes substantially with aftermarket clipons and rear sets. Personally I like some forward lean to deal with the wind on the highway
Another great q & a sir! Love your content. I have had my GSXS1000GT for a year and 6000 miles of mostly weekend curvy rides. My Dunlop Roadsmart IV’s transformed the handling and ride for the better immediately!
Great vid as ever. Totally agree that comfortable road sports bike seem a logical next step. Aprilia have got it right with their RS660 & the above the yoke clip-ons. I suspect you would have liked the Triumph Speed Triple RR a lot more with slightly lower pegs & slightly higher bars. Subtle little changes could make all the difference & won't increase the price so win win.
I feel like you missed the Honda CBR650R on the comfy sportsbike topic, I wouldn't consider that a full on sports-tourer yet (what about the Ninja 650 though?). If Honda would make one of those with a bigger engine, and drop an 'R' or two from the name, you're basically there. And drop some HP's from the top in exchange for some more torque in the midrange like they did with the 650. Personally I think the 650 is plenty powerful, a sportsbike shouldn't need to be a 1000 to be considered sporty.
Hi Michael, love the channel my question for you is how do you stop yourself getting too attached to your motorcycles. I'm at the point now where I know I should make room for new things but struggling to say goodbye to my current line up. I should point out one was my first big bike I've kept for years (nc30). Another was one that I always wanted and one was a family hand me down. I know this won't seem too bad for some (first world problems right) but should I stop being sentimental sell up and move on ? Or keep adding to the list and hope the Mrs doesn't notice? Keep up the great work ✌️
I'm always surprised that you overlook the Z H2 when talking about super-nakeds. Having owned a 1290SD followed by a Tuono V4 and now the Z H2 SX, I've found the perfect compromise between all day comfort, decent handling and outright acceleration(especially when flashed!).
hi neevesy keep up the great content your videos are great covering many aspects of the motorcycling world . i own a 2014 s1000r as much as ive considered changing /upgrading bike i still love this bike and it ticks many boxes so dont see the point in changing yet . ive recently moved to west wales so bike does a 45mile commute (not winter!) and a good 100mile general rideout exploring glorious welsh roads what tyres do you recommend im currently running rosso2 but after listening to some of your videos im wondering if a sports touring tyre would last longer and still give enough grip thanks !
Hey Micheal. Love your videos! What do you think about traction control and track bikes ? I recently got a big highside on my cbr 600rr track bike when coming out of corner. It will be some time till i can get back on track, but i'm just wondering if its worth it to invest into a bike with has traction control (for track bike) ? Does it help to prevent highsides? Maybe i'm just a little bit stressed after the crash but i would like to prevent highsides in the future, maybe you have some advice to give (as i think i was sitting way back in the seat then coming out of corner hard on the gas instead of standing on pegs weighting the front) ? Will be waiting for you next video, cheers !
Hi Neevesy, I noticed in your recent video (Hornet vs GSX-8S) you've started wearing a Shoei. I've been wearing Arai for the past 10 years and I'm currently in the market for a new lid, thinking to jump ship to Shoei. I would love to hear your thoughts if you have a couple of minutes in your next video to talk about their main differences i.e. wind drag off-track and on-track, fitment and ventilation. Also curious what makes you switch to Shoei? Is it personal reasons or is it something to do with sponsorship deals? Thanks very much!
Hey Neevesy, I would love to hear your thoughts on the ideal amount of power for a street bike. I wanted a Mt 10 for so long and shortly realized after riding it I can never use the power on public roads. What’s in your opinion the sweet spot?
Thanks for your comments on tyres being brilliant these days. Is it fair to say that we could choose a new tyre based on the look of it, rather than anything else? Presumably all tyres will outperform our abilities on the road?(Within reason of course, no nobblies on your superbike!)
So a question: where do you stand on 'noise'? I recently messaged regarding a full system for my BMW. I am a conflicted individual: on the one hand I think noise is one of the central elements of the experience of riding motorcycles, on the other hand I am the first to curse the lad that wakes me early every morning riding past on his un-silenced single. How important to you is the sound of an ICE motorcycle? Am I becoming a motorcycle dinosaur??
Here’s a question i hope you can help with. I’ve always ridden sports bikes, I’m not confident or comfortable on sit up bikes. My girlfriend wants to come out more, what would be a good sport bike for 2up riding that I can also kneeslide, wheelie and take on track. I was leaning towards a 2009 fireblade or a 2007 ZX10R. Can you shed any light on a comfy ish pillion sport bike. Will consider a smaller bike aswell as 1000s. I’m not sure if the ZZR1400 or hayabusa are a bit too big and clumsy.
Hey mate, Id love to hear what you had to say on trickle down tech on to smaller and smaller bikes. Kawi put TC into their 650s range this year, the new ZX4R has it (also in their Asia-only ZX25R) and I saw just recently Yamaha put TC and variable valves in their 125s in the UK. Is there a line where it's too much? Or just pointless? Have we already crossed it?
Do you think 100 hp + bikes are about finished with all the 50mph and 20mph zones with the average speed cameras. I’ve just come back from 4 days in the lakes and it’s mostly 50mph
Greetings from the District of Columbia, Neevesy--Question RE: comfortable sport bikes. Did you purposely omit the Ducati SuperSport? On the grounds that it's under-powered, perhaps? Because it is indeed comfy--and a looker.
Hi Michael! Will the sport touring tyre comparison be also on TH-cam or on MCN website? I'll soon need to change my Michelin road 6 which have been fantastic on cold and wet especially and they have already done 10k+ km but (i find) they are a bit less reassuring on hot tarmac
Racing has shown the advantages of the smaller riders, Max on the Aprilia RSV-4, Alvaro on the Panagale V4 then the Japanese are both manufacturers and smaller people. So taller and heavier people are not a racing advantage, sorry Scott, and that's where sports bike research and development goes on. Of course it is in the manufacturers interest to serve the most customers as volume of sales justifies the r&d so good design would support the flexibility to work well across different sizes. Getting help from dealers to setup a bike to suit each customer should be standard but likely isn't. So not surprisingly sales are down if out of the crate is all that a customer can expect..
Question: why aren't many young people riding bikes? I'm the only one of my peers that rides and no matter how hard I try I can't get any friends to get into it!
The role of race bikes for a manufacturer is really just publicity. If they are winning and being talked about in the bike media, people will head for their road bikes at the dealer.
biggest evolution in bikes...tires and TORQUE. the newer motors designed for more low end power and not needing to be revved out over 14K to get the power you want. this is cheap to do and means even an entry level 650cc is a major hoot.
When the R6 was first rumored to be killed off the initial explanation that went around about that and the general halt in development in that class was that politicians killed it off with their crazy emissions expectations. Who's going to spend millions developing a new engine when the politicians make each new design obsolete in one or two years. Somehow, new, slightly bigger twins would weather the insanity better. Then everybody changed to sales figures as the reason, like word went out from a central authority to cut the shit and stop making people look bad. It could be said sales dropped because there was no development. Because of politicians. Any word on who put the word out? *That* would be Pulitzer material.
I really love your work and thank you but regarding the Fireblade, rsv4, zx 10rr! Those are the best ones!!!!! I know because I have them.. The other "confortable" ones are just crap (sold them). That type of "confortable" ergonomics compromises dangerously the behavior of the bike going fast and removes all the pleasure of doing so.. If someone wants a real Superbike, just train and eat accordingly to be worthy to ride it and be capable of extracting all the pleasure and fun! Don't ruin the Superbike by changing the ergonomics to fit the fat and heavy people! Those people should buy another type of motorcycles... Sorry for being so direct.
Neevesy, you're a moto journo modern legend. The fact that we in essence get to have a personal conversation with you on a regular basis is an absolute treat. Bet you wish you had this opportunity with some of your journalist heroes back in the day. And yes, wheelies are NOT a crime! We'll see you on the next one...
Ducati supersport and aprilia rs660 are also comfortable sports bikes. Thanks for the video Michael. I love them
To listen to your insight about the places where a 1000cc sportsbike takes your head to is a revelation, I thought it was just me who found them super challenging to the point where the concentration levels occupied all of my processing power for me to ride fast by my standards. I would urge any rider of any bike to visit the Isle Of Man outside of race festivals. I like it better than the Nordschliefe, it's free and only a few hours from Glasgow. The Mountain section can be a beautiful cruise or a place to...ahh, just go and feel it, I've never felt so alive. Remember this is the only place you can pass police cars at 130+. Been riding for 45years and 64 this year 🤣🐢🤔
Thanks. After meeting you at Peterborough, for about 2 minutes, and saying i liked your opinions in MCN. These longer comments are loaded with useful information both practical and technical.
Hi Neevesy, after your video chatting about the Suzuki GSXR 1000 K5 I managed to track one down blue and white with just 3k miles looks just like new, back in the day I owned 2 of these, thanks very much for your great videos !!
Even with 48yrs 'bike experience, there's something new/worth learning every video.
Michael, thanks for answering. I so look forward to your videos. It's like a free education trip every time❤
Spot on with tyres. That gets my vote. I was riding the last two years on BT023s on my Honda CBF1000. Just had Bridgestone T32s fitted. Absolute world of difference. I really thought the 23s were good. It's just truly amazing to me how much better the newer tyres are.
Great video Michael. Regarding returning to Oz for some classic racing have a look at the Festival of Speed (FoS) held annually around Feb/March in Sydney at the Sydney Motorsport Park previously known as Eastern Creek Raceway. It’s not as picturesque and flowing as Phillip Island but still a great track. The event is very similar in nature to the International Classic. Hope to see you there one day.
Hey Neeves. Have you ever considered doing a podcast?
I think you are the right person to do an amazing motorcycle podcast, and it could be some extra source of income for you.
Plus one to this. I think this topic wise discussion would be perfect for a podcast.
G'day Michael, thanks for another enjoyable fireside chat. Living in rural Australia, I've been riding a Tenere 700 for the past three years; an excellent all-rounder on the potholed roads and gravel tracks endemic to this area. However, it does carry its weight high and, at 175 cm, 65 kg, and 76 years, I was increasingly struggling with that weight when pushing it around the garage or the seat height of 880 mm when 😊stopping on loose gravel parking areas. So, today, I signed up to trade for an XL750 Transalp, in the hope that the lower slung weight and 850 mm seat height (with 830 option) will render it more manageable than the Yamaha. Your stellar review of the Honda was a major contributor to my decision. No pressure on you then! 🙂😮🙂
76 years Sir. Good on ya. All the best from Glasgow Scotland from a mere whippersnapper of 64.
Nice one Neevesy - proper honest punditry 🙂 For comfy sports bike I'm a 6" 2' pie eater and my 2023 S1000RR is very comfy for me, also have a RSVR Gen 2 which again is roomy for my size.
Can you do a video explaining suspension to us Neanderthals - what it all means, how it works and what "a few clicks" etc actually does to the suspension and the handling?
Yes, ergonomics! first thing i do when i get a new bike is sort the riding position and suspension. as i mentioned earlier, I have put on some aftermarked clip-ons on my 2004 R1 and rode it to the south of Italy a couple of weeks back, no problem doing 4600 km in ten day's. now I have bought a black 2007 r1 and will put all the ergonomic changes I made with the 2004 on it. I have to, cause I'm 6"2 and 63 years old and every ride is still fun this way instead of painfull to all my joints. Love these serie's! keep them coming!
what sort of changes do you do?
What after market clip ons did you install to get more comfortable?
@@yamz342 for suspension, setting the preload, sag and damping to my weight and riding style, the position of the brake and clutch lever mostly tilted forward so it is more in a straight line with my forearm , shift lever in a position that it is in an easy over/ under my foot position. And now i have some adjustable rearsets as well. quick shifter from translogic, and hopefully soon a blipper as well. adjustable clip-ons from ABM.
@@jimmansi9046 I installed the ABM clip-ons, wich make a huge difference, a bit more expensive but well worth it, they look very good, and you can adjust them in many ways, they give you a more upright riding position, much more comfortable, and more leverage depending on how wide you set them. all in all, you still have the powerfull sportsbike, but with long distance touring capability. I love it.
Great video as always, really look forward to these. Totally agree with your comments about tyres. Bought a used GS recently with brand new Bridgestones fitted, bike rode terrible to the point where it felt unsafe and I had zero confidence with them. Swapped them for Dunlop’s and the difference was unbelievable, bike feels totally different with loads of grip.
Really good vid, as informative as ever! Met ya en route back on the chunnel a few years back from France. Learnt more about my HP4 and tyres from your experience with both in racing and testing than I could have ever got on my own? Top Man Michael, keep it real as always!
Hey Neevesy! A few years ago I rediscovered the sport of track riding after a bit of time on the ADV and cruiser side. I am looking at options to buy, and the main alternative I have in mind is the Yamaha R7. The thought process is down in power and keep the cornering speeds up, that way I don't have as much power to make up time on the straights. What are your thoughts on getting a smaller bike on the track to learn how to corner properly? Currently on an R6 I am just out of C group, slow-B-group on a good day. And the temptation of getting another 600 or even a 1000cc is big when looking at price and the monkey brain comes in the way
Sound information from a sound guy, I enjoy your vid's mate, best wishes from NZ!
I like your videos, appreciate that you are one of the last real motorcycle journalists out there and that you are willing to share some of your experience with the rest of us. I follow several known TH-cam reviewers in as many languages as I can understand and I have noticed that although they mostly share (or copy) the same opinions they do tend to favor the motorcycles produced in their countries. I have yet to figure out if it's on purpose or just a subconscious habit :)
One bike that most seem to agree on is the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello. I bought the S model and so far, besides everything that has been said online about it, the only thing that I can add is that It's one of the few bikes that make me giggle inside my helmet every time I take it for a ride and that is what motorcycling should be about. Wouldn't you agree?
Fantastic content. Wish some manufacturers would listen to you. Real world riding. 👍
You are an absolute legend mate!
Love the content, that comes with your humble personality, and huge riding experience.
In my eyes You are no different to a MotoGP rider, in terms of mindset and determination.
Cutting of the plaster a few days after the injury, just to get to a bike launch is crazy...
It reminds me on all those heroes in GP where they do a collarbone on Friday, get stitched together on the same day and race on Sunday. Incredible! Freakin terminators🙃
I have been through broken finger, wrist, ankle, knee , it's so much pain, and patience involved until you can fully load the limb, and can actually ride properly again.
Thank you. Great video as usual. You are so wise and knowledgeable when it comes to all things to do with biking.👍
Thank you Neevesy!
Hello Mr. Neevesy, what is your opinion on break-in (tires, brakes, engine, etc.)? Being a road tester, I would think that you need data quickly and do not have any opportunity to bed in pads, scuff the tires, etc. Thanks again for the wonderful insight you have on motorcycles!
Great video again matey. It will be a shame if the International Classic doesn't happen again. Would love to make the long haul back down under and to visit Pino's once again. Keep up the good work.
I feel like you can improve the comfort of true sport bikes substantially with aftermarket clipons and rear sets. Personally I like some forward lean to deal with the wind on the highway
Another great q & a sir! Love your content. I have had my GSXS1000GT for a year and 6000 miles of mostly weekend curvy rides. My Dunlop Roadsmart IV’s transformed the handling and ride for the better immediately!
Yeah good choice as a starter a400 specially a nc30 gets us used to low down grunt before a 1000.
Great vid as ever. Totally agree that comfortable road sports bike seem a logical next step. Aprilia have got it right with their RS660 & the above the yoke clip-ons. I suspect you would have liked the Triumph Speed Triple RR a lot more with slightly lower pegs & slightly higher bars. Subtle little changes could make all the difference & won't increase the price so win win.
Great video again.
It's like free schooling , and thank you for that.
And your t-shirt is just great.
Thank you for covering my question 🙌
I feel like you missed the Honda CBR650R on the comfy sportsbike topic, I wouldn't consider that a full on sports-tourer yet (what about the Ninja 650 though?). If Honda would make one of those with a bigger engine, and drop an 'R' or two from the name, you're basically there. And drop some HP's from the top in exchange for some more torque in the midrange like they did with the 650. Personally I think the 650 is plenty powerful, a sportsbike shouldn't need to be a 1000 to be considered sporty.
Love the T shirt! 👍🤣
Hi Michael, love the channel my question for you is how do you stop yourself getting too attached to your motorcycles. I'm at the point now where I know I should make room for new things but struggling to say goodbye to my current line up. I should point out one was my first big bike I've kept for years (nc30). Another was one that I always wanted and one was a family hand me down. I know this won't seem too bad for some (first world problems right) but should I stop being sentimental sell up and move on ? Or keep adding to the list and hope the Mrs doesn't notice? Keep up the great work ✌️
I'm always surprised that you overlook the Z H2 when talking about super-nakeds. Having owned a 1290SD followed by a Tuono V4 and now the Z H2 SX, I've found the perfect compromise between all day comfort, decent handling and outright acceleration(especially when flashed!).
Thank you for making the video's, I enjoy listening.
hi neevesy
keep up the great content your videos are great covering many aspects of the motorcycling world .
i own a 2014 s1000r as much as ive considered changing /upgrading bike i still love this bike and it ticks many boxes so dont see the point in changing yet . ive recently moved to west wales so bike does a 45mile commute (not winter!) and a good 100mile general rideout exploring glorious welsh roads what tyres do you recommend im currently running rosso2 but after listening to some of your videos im wondering if a sports touring tyre would last longer and still give enough grip
thanks !
Another great show, thanks Michael
Hey Micheal. Love your videos! What do you think about traction control and track bikes ? I recently got a big highside on my cbr 600rr track bike when coming out of corner. It will be some time till i can get back on track, but i'm just wondering if its worth it to invest into a bike with has traction control (for track bike) ? Does it help to prevent highsides? Maybe i'm just a little bit stressed after the crash but i would like to prevent highsides in the future, maybe you have some advice to give (as i think i was sitting way back in the seat then coming out of corner hard on the gas instead of standing on pegs weighting the front) ? Will be waiting for you next video, cheers !
I was off the bike for 14 years after my wreck. Went to drive trucks. Retired, and now I am back on my bike again.
Also, never ride with emotions. You have no room for any thought except the ride.
Got an mt10sp and it is alllll the bike you ever need for everything.
Awesome imparting of knowledge- thank you.
Hi Neevesy, I noticed in your recent video (Hornet vs GSX-8S) you've started wearing a Shoei. I've been wearing Arai for the past 10 years and I'm currently in the market for a new lid, thinking to jump ship to Shoei. I would love to hear your thoughts if you have a couple of minutes in your next video to talk about their main differences i.e. wind drag off-track and on-track, fitment and ventilation. Also curious what makes you switch to Shoei? Is it personal reasons or is it something to do with sponsorship deals? Thanks very much!
Hey Neevesy, I would love to hear your thoughts on the ideal amount of power for a street bike. I wanted a Mt 10 for so long and shortly realized after riding it I can never use the power on public roads. What’s in your opinion the sweet spot?
Thanks for your comments on tyres being brilliant these days.
Is it fair to say that we could choose a new tyre based on the look of it, rather than anything else? Presumably all tyres will outperform our abilities on the road?(Within reason of course, no nobblies on your superbike!)
Yet another great vid and thanks for the advice
Couldn't agree more with the bored guy. I have money waiting for that bike when they make it. Put the petition in MCN, I'll sign!
So a question: where do you stand on 'noise'? I recently messaged regarding a full system for my BMW. I am a conflicted individual: on the one hand I think noise is one of the central elements of the experience of riding motorcycles, on the other hand I am the first to curse the lad that wakes me early every morning riding past on his un-silenced single. How important to you is the sound of an ICE motorcycle? Am I becoming a motorcycle dinosaur??
Here’s a question i hope you can help with. I’ve always ridden sports bikes, I’m not confident or comfortable on sit up bikes. My girlfriend wants to come out more, what would be a good sport bike for 2up riding that I can also kneeslide, wheelie and take on track. I was leaning towards a 2009 fireblade or a 2007 ZX10R. Can you shed any light on a comfy ish pillion sport bike. Will consider a smaller bike aswell as 1000s. I’m not sure if the ZZR1400 or hayabusa are a bit too big and clumsy.
Hi there slightly of track but I've bought to mega locks etc for my ducatis but it make no difference to my bike insurance? Crazy
Hey mate, Id love to hear what you had to say on trickle down tech on to smaller and smaller bikes.
Kawi put TC into their 650s range this year, the new ZX4R has it (also in their Asia-only ZX25R) and I saw just recently Yamaha put TC and variable valves in their 125s in the UK.
Is there a line where it's too much? Or just pointless? Have we already crossed it?
Do you think 100 hp + bikes are about finished with all the 50mph and 20mph zones with the average speed cameras.
I’ve just come back from 4 days in the lakes and it’s mostly 50mph
Greetings from the District of Columbia, Neevesy--Question RE: comfortable sport bikes. Did you purposely omit the Ducati SuperSport? On the grounds that it's under-powered, perhaps? Because it is indeed comfy--and a looker.
Hi Michael! Will the sport touring tyre comparison be also on TH-cam or on MCN website? I'll soon need to change my Michelin road 6 which have been fantastic on cold and wet especially and they have already done 10k+ km but (i find) they are a bit less reassuring on hot tarmac
Just Ride and MCN in print, or via the app 👍
Racing has shown the advantages of the smaller riders, Max on the Aprilia RSV-4, Alvaro on the Panagale V4 then the Japanese are both manufacturers and smaller people. So taller and heavier people are not a racing advantage, sorry Scott, and that's where sports bike research and development goes on. Of course it is in the manufacturers interest to serve the most customers as volume of sales justifies the r&d so good design would support the flexibility to work well across different sizes. Getting help from dealers to setup a bike to suit each customer should be standard but likely isn't. So not surprisingly sales are down if out of the crate is all that a customer can expect..
Dunlop, I shouted. 😆
Is it possible to become a profesional rider, if you started as an 18 year old onthe track?
Ha ha! I totally agree on the cramped sports bikes.
Comfortable looking sportsbike = Ducati Supersport 950. It's a fantastic road sportsbike 😊
Thank-you, felt like 5 minutes not 35.
Neevesy is the GOAT
Question: why aren't many young people riding bikes? I'm the only one of my peers that rides and no matter how hard I try I can't get any friends to get into it!
I think It’s too expensive to get into for most people these days!
@@divexplore21 yep, it's certainly not cheap but no motoring really is. So many can afford to finance new cars tho
@@ThatRandomGuy20 For most folks it’s one or the other, and cars are more practical if you can only afford one of them!
The role of race bikes for a manufacturer is really just publicity. If they are winning and being talked about in the bike media, people will head for their road bikes at the dealer.
Thank you. Wonderful content appreciate it all!
biggest evolution in bikes...tires and TORQUE. the newer motors designed for more low end power and not needing to be revved out over 14K to get the power you want. this is cheap to do and means even an entry level 650cc is a major hoot.
Lol the Street Triple from triumph is well and truly best in its segment. Whoever posted that query be a Triumph hater.
Ducati are nearly there, they just need to get more power from the 950 Supersport.
Agreed--it could go on a diet, too.
When the R6 was first rumored to be killed off the initial explanation that went around about that and the general halt in development in that class was that politicians killed it off with their crazy emissions expectations. Who's going to spend millions developing a new engine when the politicians make each new design obsolete in one or two years. Somehow, new, slightly bigger twins would weather the insanity better.
Then everybody changed to sales figures as the reason, like word went out from a central authority to cut the shit and stop making people look bad.
It could be said sales dropped because there was no development. Because of politicians.
Any word on who put the word out? *That* would be Pulitzer material.
I really love your work and thank you but regarding the Fireblade, rsv4, zx 10rr! Those are the best ones!!!!! I know because I have them.. The other "confortable" ones are just crap (sold them). That type of "confortable" ergonomics compromises dangerously the behavior of the bike going fast and removes all the pleasure of doing so.. If someone wants a real Superbike, just train and eat accordingly to be worthy to ride it and be capable of extracting all the pleasure and fun! Don't ruin the Superbike by changing the ergonomics to fit the fat and heavy people! Those people should buy another type of motorcycles... Sorry for being so direct.
Comfy sportbike? Ducati SuperSport 950. Good looks, good ergos and a 937cc engine.
Comfy sportsbike: Yamaha Thundercat, Honda CBR600F.
Dunlop
Who was shouting Dunlop!! At 28 mins 😂