I'm all in on middle-weight motorcycles with 100-120 horsepower and relatively lightweight. These motorcycles provide everything I need in a lighter and less expensive package. Last summer, I bought a Tiger 900 Rally Pro as my go-anywhere motorcycle. It's super comfortable, relatively lightweight, and plenty fast.
I did the same, except a year earlier..2023 model (dang it). But yeah I love it and it def is my go-anywhere bike and I take it Norcal to AZ down through Baja and back. Love it. I did a ton of mods like bash plate, crash bars, top case, lights, mosko moto everything for moto camping and exploring.
I bought the tiger sport 660 in roulette green because your vids. I didn’t know these even existed until I saw your vids. And this bike is exactly what I needed. The sporty side of a naked, with the practicality of a small “touring”. So yh, thx Bob! It’s coming somewhere this month :)
@ If you have some spare time, go book a testride. The engine is amazing, very smooth down low and builds up nicely. Way more comfortable and controlable then a parallel twin. And the chasis feel amazing. It’s very nimble and flickable. Low speeds it very easy and smooth and mid to high speeds also feel very good. And the seating position is very comfy. And when you wanna push it a lil’, you just lean forward a bit and you can really enjoy some sporty riding
Looking forward to your review of the Pan America ST. Wouldn’t really call any of their baggers sport touring bikes, but the Pan America ST fits better with the other bikes you reviewed in terms of comparison.
@@beetleything1864and? So is the phone, computer or other device you wrote your comment on, so are half the parts in any other car or motorcycle bought today, so is nearly everything.
If you ride urban at night, do not get a Tracer with the split headlight, please. I ride bikes and I almost turned in front of a scooter rider with split lights because all I saw at night were the headlights of a car 300 metres away and not a bike 25 metres away outside of my beam. It left me shaken that I was so close to misjudging that.
Thanks for the nice reviews! Kind of left of the most luxury tourer Goldwing. Although they havn't added much since 2018 it's still an awesome package that eats up miles & miles & miles!
I'm holding off for the Tracer 9gt+ to replace my RT1200. I ride a lot at night, and that automatic gear box is going to help with some of the work I do with my bikes
Smaller Chicken Strada needs a Pikes Peak version with a 17" front wheel/tire. I like what Ducati did with it's new V2 and older Gran Turismo V4 engine: GOODBYE DESMO AND TIMING BELTS ! ✌😊 Save it for your race and high HP street bikes. Can't wait to see the new V2 DESMO-less engine installed in the HyperMotard and Desert X. I so want a Desert X but not all the DESMO BS that comes with it. EDIT: Base R18 looks really good and clean. I rode a W/C GS 1200 and thought the engine was silky. I would like to experience how the 1.8L Boxer feels. Hopefully the R20 won't take forever to come to market and won't look completely different from the concept. Great job as usual, Mr. Bob, thanks for the free motorcycle news delivery.
I’m still rocking a burnt orange 2017 1000sx. I would upgrade but the repeated offerings of Kawasaki green and gunmetal bland paint schemes don’t excite me at all.
The Triumph 800 seems like the perfect choice. I have a BMW 1250 GS which is great but I would prefer something a bit lighter and frankly I don’t need that much power.
Harley davidson and touring should never be in the same sentence. Imagine trying to ride 2 up, with luggage probably weighing 500kg+ on a 40% inclined british switchback? Or on italian cobbled steets? Or super narrow german streets? Or navigating around French drivers on a French roundabout? Or loading onto a Greek ferry? Or dodging Norwegian potholes in the north? Or wanting to open-up down Spanish mountain passes? Touring on a harley davidson sounds like hell
I come from Harley and I conccur. Harley are not that much comfy, very heavy and none can take a helmet inside a saddlebag ... none. The luggages are ridiculous. All of that for bikes that have less and less actual metal parts and those parts are thinner and thinner. The toughness impression is not there anymore. But prices went up and they do not retain their value anymore.
Top list, as always! About to choose between the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ and the Ducati V2S. Would be super interested on your takes on both, following some testing!
listen bob, keep your opinions to yourself. The new Tracer 9 GT+ is the most visually pleasing and most attractive in the Tracer lineup thus far. Infact, its looks, especially the headlights, are the main reason why I would love to add this to my bike collection.
I got a Tiger sport 660 and its a great bike i just wish it has cruise control like the new version as that is the only thing in my mind if needed and the new 25 model has it.
With the Tiger Sport 800 garnering so much praise it almost seems as though the middleweight sports tourer segment is making a comeback which is super exciting to me. That said, the 800 and the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX are easily the two I'd most like to own. The rest get quite a bit too tech heavy or are a bit too underpowered (Sport 660) for my preference. And I'll never find anything about American style tourers exciting - and I say this as an American. Also, I'll never understand why people think the Multistrada is a handsome motorcycle. Sure, it's not downright ugly like it's first version but it's such a goofy looking motorcycle. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder though. It's a shame that Ducati gave up on the Supersport, I think it'd do well in the current market.
@samoksner As a sports tourer? I personally don't think so. Sure, anything can be one but first and foremost it's a sport bike right? I think its engine in a Supersport with cruise control, an adjustable windscreen, heated grips and some OEM luggage options would probably be pretty incredible though.
Be nice in that green colour...and any clocks ,bar the one it comes with...hopefully Bad Winners will make a plug in replacement, like the Svartpilen 701
I'm highly likely going to be getting a Tracer 9 as my fist new bike this year. It's unfortunate but I understand why Yamaha is only realesing the base model in the US this year. We only got the GT+ in 2024 and they just didn't sell and are languishing at dealerships near me for $16,500. Sport Touring motorcycles are all but dead here, it seems. Would really have liked to get the GT for the phone connectivity and keyless ignition but I'm happy to see the base model here come with cruise control and cornering lighting as standard as those are the two features I'll use most. I'll have to order a quick shifter as I'd like to try it out but it doesn't come as standard.
Love the KTM 1390 SDGT, I used to own a gen 1 1290 SDGT and I loved it but ended up wanting something a bit more comfortable. Got a KTM 1290SA-S now which I love, same engine albeit tuned a bit different and a lot more comfortable for big mileage. I really hope KTM can sort out their finances, be a real shame if they fold. That F900XR is a nice looking thing though.
They've have had the 790/890 cam issues which is being addressed by KTM. I think the initial reaction from them wasn't very customer friendly, which has caused a lot of upset online. Now all the Financial problems and some people seem to want to see ktm go down. Don't understand that, they make great bikes....some are a bit marmite but they're different, I like that.
@@sufeeb Finally i found someone who understands the way European Motorcycles behave, I hope KTM comes out of its sorry state currently. Ride Safe Brother 😄
I really like the Triumph lineup of motorcycles BUT the one issue that I have is that NOT ONE of them has a belt or shaft drive (low maintenance and more suitable for certain segments).
Harley Davidson have completely lost the plot with those pricings, no wonder their Oxford dealership is closing down lol, keep being delusional HD, your company is only making profits in your deluded mind.
I love Harley have rid of them for 20 years, but I recently stopped for a little bit and when I went back to the dealership to buy one, I was price shocked basically the same bike about 10 years ago for much more money now I’m looking for something else
@@Chipsandmayo-OG bottom line is value. A $100 dollar screen is not worth thousands! Funny thing is i make more Momey now than i did 10 yeara a go when i hought my last street glide and maybe cuz am older Or cuz everything is so damn expensive the price of the new street glide jusr seems out of touch, am not the only fact is harley sells are low to the point were dealers are closing. They need to wake up man.
Massive minus point for NT1100 in Thailand is : Side cases are not standard equipment and not even have the option to buy it. Only way you can get it is to order sperate from Honda Europe by your self. Because of Honda Europe came with side cases as standard. None of major case malefactors care to make a rack for it. That's mean the only option left for you to use side cases is to make DIY rack to use with NT1100.
@ that’s the only thing I could think of but maybe with his new tracer here in the US costing 12,600 my convince Honda to bring the NT 1100. I’m very looking forward to that tracer. What’s your opinion Tracer versus NT 1100.
Street Glide but no Goldwing....Suzuki? hmmm that is difficult to understand. Yamaha and KTM keep making such polarising designs. They certainly keep me away from a purchase. Looks like a honda 1100 is on the horizon for my dollars. As always enjoy the MB content and style. Keep it going!
Well... last year I skipped all launches apart from Speed Twin 1200 & 900 right at the end, and from a business perspective it made no difference. In fact we had a slightly better year than 2023, and I got a heck of a lot more time with my family! So I think I'll do the same again this year and just review bikes as soon as I can get hold of them in the UK. Probably sounds mad to turn down trips like that, but I can do plenty of biking overseas when the kids aren't interested in spending time with me anymore 😆 Won't get these years with them back though...
2015-2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT was $12,995 & only needed a suspension upgrade to be perfect for 2 up sport touring. Then they turned it into a $19,995 dad bike with electronics galore & priced themselves right out of the market. 😢
What brand Modular Helmet is the guy wearing at the 12:47 mark ? Anyone? The guy getting on the KTM1390. I have never seen one with separate chin bear before.
Tiger Sport 800 is the sweet sport for a midsize touring/sports touring that's not a litre class bike. Best looks in class (sorry Tracer 9 you are just REALLY ugly) and non-T crank Triumph triple engine fun (byebye Chinese parallel twin engine of the F900XR) with more ompf than the 660.
Looks are subjective and the Triumph does not do it for me. I like the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX and the Suzuki GSX 1000GT. Can’t go wrong with the inline 4. Both look the part as well.
When did dual sport and dural off-road enduro bikes with tiny windscreens become sport touring motorcycles? I was under the impression that sport touring motorcycles were FJRs and ST 1300s and gold Wings and fulley Faired bikes.
This years top tracer is f-ugly. But if that light system is amazing, i would consider it. Had the TDM850 gen2 odd ball. Sometimes ugly can be a hidden gem.
The Triumph 600 sport looks a bit like the first Yamaha Tracer 600 and the Yamaha Tracer 9 now looks like a Harley-Davidson ... so ugly ... Designed by Stevie Wonder
I honestly expected the Harley to cost more in England than it does? They lost their court case with the EU and maybe that doesn’t affect their price in England? I know they said that are hemorrhaging money to do business in Europe because of the tariffs, and have yet to pass along the full burden of that to the consumer, but that is apparently coming as the EU seem unwilling to back off on these massive tariff hikes. I’m sure they will appeal, but I look for prices in Europe to skyrocket for a new Harley Davidson in the near future. What a shame. I’m American, and the price here is bad enough!
On the other hand, I think the R12 is rather well done. Rode one last summer and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to taking the R12S for a spin when my local dealer gets one in.
Did Suzuki go out of business? LOL. Also, wouldn't the KTM SMT be a good inclusion? Looking at most of these, beauty is not a criteria. Maybe no updates though?
At last colour actually on the front facing bits. Roulette Green great. But why are we expected to pay more for it? …a gambling ad coming up soon, for the risk attracted?
Hopefully next year an AfricaTwin competitor with an 1100 cc, vstrom 800 construction, engine, 110-120 HP, 19/17 inch spoked wheel, 180 mm e-suspention from the GX 👃
Next brilliant scheme for KTM is give you 30 days of full power then shutting it down by 30 horsepower if you don't pay up. Just kidding KTM don't borrow my idea unless you provide me a new R12S.😁😁
Lots of great bikes. Some of them are way overpriced. I've never had a Triumph but that 800 Tiger looks gorgeous in yellow. The 660cc is enough power for me, but it looks a bit weedy next to the 800cc/ Hmmmmm.
Give us base models without all the electronics and gizmos. Please! I have NO interest in bluetooth, rain modes, cruise control, ABS, traction control. I also don't like spending 1000s more for crap that just increases the number of things to break.
Bro I just love to ride bro that is why I have purchased Royal Enfield from my hard earned money bro only world 🌍 bro I work in World’s top 10 IT firm bro top 10 Indian 🇮🇳 Corporate bro it’s all about Jamshetji Tata bro 😎
That giant Yamaha is super ugly and expensive while still needing chain and sprocket, lubrication between, replacements😮... As a long-range travel bike😂
BMW a no go. Reliability issues and overpriced. Yami Tracer 900 now very ugly, Triumph 800 a good option for NZ and a very good looking bike. Maybe the perfect bike for single touring in NZ and EU. Honda NT needs a 3 cylinder. Big touring bike with a African Twin motor....NAH!!! Kawasaki Versus and Ninja seems the best options. The African Twin with a 19' front wheel is also a good option for NZ. The rest not even worth making any comments on. I owned only Yami's before. The looks and overkill on tech from Yami now are "killing" me. a Research done by Triumph indicated that the majority of riders do not want adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection etc. or any fancy tech. We are bikers, not Tesla owners. That's for vegans on Prozac's and Valium's and living on Tofu.
Tracer is the best but looks the worst, I don’t know how Yamaha does it, uglier each year
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Does anyone really like all those Automatics? I've tested both Yamaha's new box and Hondas DCT. And I don't like them. They shift too hard and goes to a too high gear, that makes the ride sluggish and keeps you waiting for the downshift before you can overtake or get away from a dangerous situation. DANGEROUS!
I own a new Honda NT1100 DCT, and the gearshift is so smooth you can barely tell it’s changed gear (both up & down). Far slicker than any manual box with or without a quick shifter. There are 3 sports modes which hold onto gears longer to varying degrees, so no problem if you want a more spirited ride with predictable gear changing…
I agree. Yamaha just can't get the looks right. Every generation just seems to get uglier. The same with mt09, which journos keep praising. What the hell are they playing at?
I'm all in on middle-weight motorcycles with 100-120 horsepower and relatively lightweight. These motorcycles provide everything I need in a lighter and less expensive package. Last summer, I bought a Tiger 900 Rally Pro as my go-anywhere motorcycle. It's super comfortable, relatively lightweight, and plenty fast.
I did the same, except a year earlier..2023 model (dang it). But yeah I love it and it def is my go-anywhere bike and I take it Norcal to AZ down through Baja and back. Love it. I did a ton of mods like bash plate, crash bars, top case, lights, mosko moto everything for moto camping and exploring.
I bought the tiger sport 660 in roulette green because your vids. I didn’t know these even existed until I saw your vids. And this bike is exactly what I needed. The sporty side of a naked, with the practicality of a small “touring”. So yh, thx Bob! It’s coming somewhere this month :)
Sounds great. Would probably be my pick of the bunch too. Happy biking 🏍👍
@ If you have some spare time, go book a testride. The engine is amazing, very smooth down low and builds up nicely. Way more comfortable and controlable then a parallel twin. And the chasis feel amazing. It’s very nimble and flickable. Low speeds it very easy and smooth and mid to high speeds also feel very good. And the seating position is very comfy. And when you wanna push it a lil’, you just lean forward a bit and you can really enjoy some sporty riding
Enjoy! Such a great looking bike and the spec now is excellent value for money 🤘
@@motobob Indeed indeed! It’s the best looking bike, not too much tech and an interesting engine. Instead of the parallel twins nowadays
Would love to see a video comparing the BMW xr 900 vs. Triumph Tiger Sport 800
Bmw f900xr for me this year, but yeah, comparison would be great
@lepiakadodo3724 I will test ride both
Took NT 1100 23 model for a one hour test ride , it was one balanced torquey smooth and quiet bike .
Your channel has become one of my favourites , very informative and engaging 👍
Thanks mate - appreciate the support 🍻
Nice bikes. The new Ducati is gorgeous but terribly pricey. I believe you were missing the V100 Mandelo for sport touring.
Can’t stand the multistradas. They look like a duck to me.
Nice, think i'll hold on to my VFR 800x
Honda V4, upgraded forks and shock, VTEC and quickshifter, hard to beat.
Looking forward to your review of the Pan America ST. Wouldn’t really call any of their baggers sport touring bikes, but the Pan America ST fits better with the other bikes you reviewed in terms of comparison.
That BMW F 900R is to my eye the best looking BMW out there on the road .
The red and blue one is stunning .👍
Probably the most unreliable though
Made in china engine
Sounds like the 310GS ,looks good ,but have heard of their issues .
@@beetleything1864and? So is the phone, computer or other device you wrote your comment on, so are half the parts in any other car or motorcycle bought today, so is nearly everything.
If you ride urban at night, do not get a Tracer with the split headlight, please. I ride bikes and I almost turned in front of a scooter rider with split lights because all I saw at night were the headlights of a car 300 metres away and not a bike 25 metres away outside of my beam. It left me shaken that I was so close to misjudging that.
Great comprehensive review!
Thanks for the nice reviews! Kind of left of the most luxury tourer Goldwing. Although they havn't added much since 2018 it's still an awesome package that eats up miles & miles & miles!
KTM 1390 a monster of a bike. It will give you all the thrills and comfort you need on a long ride.
For me here the best two are new Triumph Tiger 800 and Ducati Multistrada V2.
Great video keep it up 🤟
I'm holding off for the Tracer 9gt+ to replace my RT1200. I ride a lot at night, and that automatic gear box is going to help with some of the work I do with my bikes
The 800 hundred is tempting
I can’t wait to try the 80,000
@@kignacio It should have plenty of torque
Smaller Chicken Strada needs a Pikes Peak version with a 17" front wheel/tire.
I like what Ducati did with it's new V2 and older Gran Turismo V4 engine: GOODBYE DESMO AND TIMING BELTS ! ✌😊
Save it for your race and high HP street bikes.
Can't wait to see the new V2 DESMO-less engine installed in the HyperMotard and Desert X.
I so want a Desert X but not all the DESMO BS that comes with it.
EDIT: Base R18 looks really good and clean.
I rode a W/C GS 1200 and thought the engine was silky.
I would like to experience how the 1.8L Boxer feels.
Hopefully the R20 won't take forever to come to market and won't look completely different from the concept.
Great job as usual, Mr. Bob, thanks for the free motorcycle news delivery.
I’m still rocking a burnt orange 2017 1000sx. I would upgrade but the repeated offerings of Kawasaki green and gunmetal bland paint schemes don’t excite me at all.
Yamaha you used to make two of my dream bikes. Please bring them back. The VMAX and FJR
diavel shits on a vmax
@@vegassasinhave some respect kid....when vmax was launched....the diavel is still swimming around.....😂😂
FJR 1300, just buy a used one for bargain price , make sure it’s been regularly serviced …they will last forever …no need for new .👍
Yamaha don't even make Tenere 1200 anymore, let alone something like vmax lol
@@vegassasin And the Rocket 3 R. But it will be cool to see a modern version.
The r18b looks Just glorious
The Triumph 800 seems like the perfect choice. I have a BMW 1250 GS which is great but I would prefer something a bit lighter and frankly I don’t need that much power.
I’m sorry but the Tracere 9 GT looks awesome. With all those lights reminds me of some kind of cyberpunk apocalyptic bug.
Harley davidson and touring should never be in the same sentence. Imagine trying to ride 2 up, with luggage probably weighing 500kg+ on a 40% inclined british switchback? Or on italian cobbled steets? Or super narrow german streets? Or navigating around French drivers on a French roundabout? Or loading onto a Greek ferry? Or dodging Norwegian potholes in the north? Or wanting to open-up down Spanish mountain passes?
Touring on a harley davidson sounds like hell
I come from Harley and I conccur.
Harley are not that much comfy, very heavy and none can take a helmet inside a saddlebag ... none.
The luggages are ridiculous.
All of that for bikes that have less and less actual metal parts and those parts are thinner and thinner.
The toughness impression is not there anymore.
But prices went up and they do not retain their value anymore.
Top list, as always!
About to choose between the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ and the Ducati V2S.
Would be super interested on your takes on both, following some testing!
Sensible vs sexy?
@@MarkPeter-v5i Something like that haha
listen bob, keep your opinions to yourself. The new Tracer 9 GT+ is the most visually pleasing and most attractive in the Tracer lineup thus far. Infact, its looks, especially the headlights, are the main reason why I would love to add this to my bike collection.
This has to be sarcasm.
I got a Tiger sport 660 and its a great bike i just wish it has cruise control like the new version as that is the only thing in my mind if needed and the new 25 model has it.
Tracer 9 looking more like a goldwing now 😂 I think i am getting the tiger 800
With the Tiger Sport 800 garnering so much praise it almost seems as though the middleweight sports tourer segment is making a comeback which is super exciting to me. That said, the 800 and the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX are easily the two I'd most like to own. The rest get quite a bit too tech heavy or are a bit too underpowered (Sport 660) for my preference. And I'll never find anything about American style tourers exciting - and I say this as an American.
Also, I'll never understand why people think the Multistrada is a handsome motorcycle. Sure, it's not downright ugly like it's first version but it's such a goofy looking motorcycle. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder though. It's a shame that Ducati gave up on the Supersport, I think it'd do well in the current market.
Is the new Panigale V2 not a good replacement for it tho with the new engine and power profile? Curious your thoughts.
@samoksner As a sports tourer? I personally don't think so. Sure, anything can be one but first and foremost it's a sport bike right? I think its engine in a Supersport with cruise control, an adjustable windscreen, heated grips and some OEM luggage options would probably be pretty incredible though.
Be nice in that green colour...and any clocks ,bar the one it comes with...hopefully Bad Winners will make a plug in replacement, like the Svartpilen 701
Better lights than my 22
BMW S1000XR :)
I'm highly likely going to be getting a Tracer 9 as my fist new bike this year. It's unfortunate but I understand why Yamaha is only realesing the base model in the US this year. We only got the GT+ in 2024 and they just didn't sell and are languishing at dealerships near me for $16,500. Sport Touring motorcycles are all but dead here, it seems. Would really have liked to get the GT for the phone connectivity and keyless ignition but I'm happy to see the base model here come with cruise control and cornering lighting as standard as those are the two features I'll use most. I'll have to order a quick shifter as I'd like to try it out but it doesn't come as standard.
I have the newest superduke GT and absolutely love it. Love the look of the new one but might have to wait a year for the cost to come down 😅
I will stick with my low tech fjr 1300
Love the KTM 1390 SDGT, I used to own a gen 1 1290 SDGT and I loved it but ended up wanting something a bit more comfortable. Got a KTM 1290SA-S now which I love, same engine albeit tuned a bit different and a lot more comfortable for big mileage. I really hope KTM can sort out their finances, be a real shame if they fold. That F900XR is a nice looking thing though.
Any issues you faced with your KTM ??
@@Tannishq07 No, no issues....I've only done 4000kms though but I've not heard about any engine issues with the 1290.
@ oh ok , i just asked coz the internet is filled with some karens who are ready to bring down the image of KTM by pointing its reliability.
They've have had the 790/890 cam issues which is being addressed by KTM. I think the initial reaction from them wasn't very customer friendly, which has caused a lot of upset online. Now all the Financial problems and some people seem to want to see ktm go down. Don't understand that, they make great bikes....some are a bit marmite but they're different, I like that.
@@sufeeb Finally i found someone who understands the way European Motorcycles behave, I hope KTM comes out of its sorry state currently. Ride Safe Brother 😄
The F900 xr for me.
I really like the Triumph lineup of motorcycles BUT the one issue that I have is that NOT ONE of them has a belt or shaft drive (low maintenance and more suitable for certain segments).
I’ve never heard of any market where the R18 has sold well yet it seems that the people at BMW are really behind the R18 with their US 🇺🇸 pricing
would there be low versions of the tigers 660/800 like the 900 used to have?
Both are 835mm and have a low seat accessory that takes 25mm off, but there won't be a version with low suspension for either as far as I know
Harley Davidson have completely lost the plot with those pricings, no wonder their Oxford dealership is closing down lol, keep being delusional HD, your company is only making profits in your deluded mind.
I love Harley have rid of them for 20 years, but I recently stopped for a little bit and when I went back to the dealership to buy one, I was price shocked basically the same bike about 10 years ago for much more money now I’m looking for something else
You must earn minimum wage.
@ feels like it now a days lol but no i dont.
@@Chipsandmayo-OG bottom line is value. A $100 dollar screen is not worth thousands! Funny thing is i make more
Momey now than i did 10 yeara a go when i hought my last street glide and maybe cuz am older
Or cuz everything is so damn expensive the price of the new street glide jusr seems out of touch, am not the only fact is harley sells are low to the point were dealers are closing. They need to wake up man.
@@Chipsandmayo-OG You must be clueless.....
All non Japanese motorbike buyers: May you have a mechanic brother in law.
Exactly
With the proprietary tool to reset the maintenance warnings
Massive minus point for NT1100 in Thailand is : Side cases are not standard equipment and not even have the option to buy it. Only way you can get it is to order sperate from Honda Europe by your self.
Because of Honda Europe came with side cases as standard. None of major case malefactors care to make a rack for it. That's mean the only option left for you to use side cases is to make DIY rack to use with NT1100.
Why honda why is the NT 1100 not available in the US? Why are you afraid it’s gonna steal your Goldwing sales
Honda shafts North America in many ways. Limited colors for one. Europe often gets 3 or 4 colors options.
@ i think though that they know this would definitely hurt gw sales, and its not like they are huge as it is
Maybe you're right - the NT1100 is a super capable bike for about half the price of a Wing
@ that’s the only thing I could think of but maybe with his new tracer here in the US costing 12,600 my convince Honda to bring the NT 1100. I’m very looking forward to that tracer. What’s your opinion Tracer versus NT 1100.
Buy it in Canada and transfer it to your state's DMV.😊
Street Glide but no Goldwing....Suzuki? hmmm that is difficult to understand.
Yamaha and KTM keep making such polarising designs. They certainly keep me away from a purchase. Looks like a honda 1100 is on the horizon for my dollars.
As always enjoy the MB content and style. Keep it going!
Surprised you weren’t at the Tiger 800 launch Bob, hope all is well.
Well... last year I skipped all launches apart from Speed Twin 1200 & 900 right at the end, and from a business perspective it made no difference. In fact we had a slightly better year than 2023, and I got a heck of a lot more time with my family! So I think I'll do the same again this year and just review bikes as soon as I can get hold of them in the UK. Probably sounds mad to turn down trips like that, but I can do plenty of biking overseas when the kids aren't interested in spending time with me anymore 😆 Won't get these years with them back though...
@ Definitely got your priorities right there Bob.
2015-2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000LT was $12,995 & only needed a suspension upgrade to be perfect for 2 up sport touring. Then they turned it into a $19,995 dad bike with electronics galore & priced themselves right out of the market. 😢
Tracer ..please 🤲
I am surprised you didn’t comment on BMW’s 6 cylinder motorbikes, as they are great tourers
Kawasaki need to update the Z900RS, more power 125Hp minimum, Cruise control and quickshifter. And bring back the Jaffa paint
S1000xr all day
🤠👍🏻
What brand Modular Helmet is the guy wearing at the 12:47 mark ? Anyone? The guy getting on the KTM1390. I have never seen one with separate chin bear before.
Tiger Sport 800 is the sweet sport for a midsize touring/sports touring that's not a litre class bike. Best looks in class (sorry Tracer 9 you are just REALLY ugly) and non-T crank Triumph triple engine fun (byebye Chinese parallel twin engine of the F900XR) with more ompf than the 660.
Man I wish Honda will make a XADV 1100 and Forza 1100
Tracer 9GT+ or Versys 1100 SE
Looks are subjective and the Triumph does not do it for me. I like the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX and the Suzuki GSX 1000GT. Can’t go wrong with the inline 4. Both look the part as well.
Is it correct that the Tracer 9 GT + 2025 only comes with the Auto option ?
Yes auto only and £2000 more than 24my bike.
@@nealmewis5249 Yep mine too, love my quickshifter🤔🤣🤣🤣
Some of these prices are looking out of place with the prices offered by India and China, and now from Honda,'s new offerings.
Honda's value for money at the moment is off the scale!
When did dual sport and dural off-road enduro bikes with tiny windscreens become sport touring motorcycles? I was under the impression that sport touring motorcycles were FJRs and ST 1300s and gold Wings and fulley Faired bikes.
Wahappened to the GL1800 that it's not in this clip - wasn't updated for 2025 ?
US prices does not include tax. UK does, or I'm I mistaking?
So remove VAT from UK R18 and compare then.
Bro we have 13.5 litre tank bro 👊
I'll keep my ninja 24 1000sx.
It always makes me giggle like a school kid when I hear the words Harley Davidson and new models combined in the one sentence.
The early 2000s called, it wants its quip back.
Does the Concourse still exist
Only Narendra Damodar bhai Modi bro hip hip hurray bro 👊
This years top tracer is f-ugly. But if that light system is amazing, i would consider it. Had the TDM850 gen2 odd ball. Sometimes ugly can be a hidden gem.
Looks like honda is making cyber bike 😂
The Triumph 600 sport looks a bit like the first Yamaha Tracer 600 and the Yamaha Tracer 9 now looks like a Harley-Davidson ... so ugly ... Designed by Stevie Wonder
It's definitely function over form now, the Tracer 9... 😬
I honestly expected the Harley to cost more in England than it does? They lost their court case with the EU and maybe that doesn’t affect their price in England? I know they said that are hemorrhaging money to do business in Europe because of the tariffs, and have yet to pass along the full burden of that to the consumer, but that is apparently coming as the EU seem unwilling to back off on these massive tariff hikes. I’m sure they will appeal, but I look for prices in Europe to skyrocket for a new Harley Davidson in the near future. What a shame. I’m American, and the price here is bad enough!
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Yamaha Kawasaki Honda and Ducati made very good bikes but very Unpleasant Looking. They are far from attractive. they need to revise that.
To me, the Yamaha is best looking in "modern" designs. Also, that Ninja is a joke, a painful one!
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Dear BMW: Stop trying to make the R18 happen. It's never gonna happen. Thanks.
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Other TH-cam channel...Bikes Stuck on the Dealer's Floor...BMW R18 😂
On the other hand, I think the R12 is rather well done. Rode one last summer and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to taking the R12S for a spin when my local dealer gets one in.
I’m thinking everyone is waiting for the new GP V4 to filter down 🤔🏍 from Yamaha
Did Suzuki go out of business? LOL. Also, wouldn't the KTM SMT be a good inclusion? Looking at most of these, beauty is not a criteria. Maybe no updates though?
At last colour actually on the front facing bits. Roulette Green great. But why are we expected to pay more for it? …a gambling ad coming up soon, for the risk attracted?
Nothing from Suzuki... : (
Hopefully next year an AfricaTwin competitor with an 1100 cc, vstrom 800 construction, engine, 110-120 HP, 19/17 inch spoked wheel, 180 mm e-suspention from the GX 👃
Check out the GSX-S1000GT
113Hp to 120hp is what the speed twin 1200 should be makimg at a minimum. Triumph always misses the mark by just enough to hurt their sales.
advanture bike will kill this touring&sport bike slowly
Next brilliant scheme for KTM is give you 30 days of full power then shutting it down by 30 horsepower if you don't pay up. Just kidding KTM don't borrow my idea unless you provide me a new R12S.😁😁
I do like how the KTM bikes look sci fi movie ready. Just paint it black and add some goofy stuff for a Matrix kind of thingy. Technical term. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
it is a shame for the moto constructors that you have to include the word "new" on the video title..... New should mean best by default....
Lots of great bikes. Some of them are way overpriced. I've never had a Triumph but that 800 Tiger looks gorgeous in yellow. The 660cc is enough power for me, but it looks a bit weedy next to the 800cc/ Hmmmmm.
Too bad there’s nothing like a K75S
Very expensive bikes..
the yamaha tracer looks like it was designed by drunks
My peak is Honda NT1100 DCT 2025!!! RESPECT FOR HONDA!!! THE REST, I DON'T CARE, SORRY!!!
Give us base models without all the electronics and gizmos. Please!
I have NO interest in bluetooth, rain modes, cruise control, ABS, traction control. I also don't like spending 1000s more for crap that just increases the number of things to break.
Most of these bikes aren't touring machines at all, and where's the Honda Gold Wing, the king of touring bikes?
Ride modes, traction control, lean sensors, ABS, big screens, Not worth their weight in scrap.
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Hmm, EU bike selling at waaay cheaper prices to garner sales from their own home grown effort. I think Mr T might have thoughts on that.
Maybe BMW have already factored any forthcoming tariffs into the new price ?
@stewy62 Lol, Germany don't look that far ahead. They just look to the EU for misguidance.
That giant Yamaha is super ugly and expensive while still needing chain and sprocket, lubrication between, replacements😮... As a long-range travel bike😂
BMW a no go. Reliability issues and overpriced. Yami Tracer 900 now very ugly, Triumph 800 a good option for NZ and a very good looking bike. Maybe the perfect bike for single touring in NZ and EU. Honda NT needs a 3 cylinder. Big touring bike with a African Twin motor....NAH!!! Kawasaki Versus and Ninja seems the best options. The African Twin with a 19' front wheel is also a good option for NZ. The rest not even worth making any comments on. I owned only Yami's before. The looks and overkill on tech from Yami now are "killing" me. a Research done by Triumph indicated that the majority of riders do not want adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection etc. or any fancy tech. We are bikers, not Tesla owners. That's for vegans on Prozac's and Valium's and living on Tofu.
Tracer is the best but looks the worst, I don’t know how Yamaha does it, uglier each year
Does anyone really like all those Automatics? I've tested both Yamaha's new box and Hondas DCT. And I don't like them. They shift too hard and goes to a too high gear, that makes the ride sluggish and keeps you waiting for the downshift before you can overtake or get away from a dangerous situation. DANGEROUS!
I own a new Honda NT1100 DCT, and the gearshift is so smooth you can barely tell it’s changed gear (both up & down). Far slicker than any manual box with or without a quick shifter. There are 3 sports modes which hold onto gears longer to varying degrees, so no problem if you want a more spirited ride with predictable gear changing…
You can use semi auto mode withe paddle shift. I use mine all,of the time.
The tiger is intriguing until you've got to look at that dashboard. The clocks are horrible
Lets see if the US consumers will get a 25% terrifs on some motorbikes due to their choice of president
What is a terrif?
That Yamaha is hideous, no chance buying a bike that ugly.
I agree. Yamaha just can't get the looks right. Every generation just seems to get uglier. The same with mt09, which journos keep praising. What the hell are they playing at?