The last years Triumph has become the most reliable European bike. A Gs can do 100.000 miles... A Triumph definitely also. The only difference is that at the end of the race, the costs of the Beemer will be (at least!!) double! KTM is so cool, but they really have a long way to go! Ok, they race Dakar, but mechanics work on it every night!
For all those calling the bikes junk, should go do this race, or the Baja 1000. It is rough on any machine. There were very well prepped Honda's that didnt finish this year, one rode by a many time 1st place finisher of the 1000
matty d Just curious where you have gotten your information? How do they not cope or compete with the GS800? If you want to talk about weight and competition Tiger 800 XCX dry=432lbs, BMW GS800 Adventure=496 dry weight.... so if the Tiger is overweight, what does that make the GS? The Tiger makes more horse power, similar torque at similar RPM, AND much better the gas mileage (77MPG@55MPH VS. 55mpg), plus the BMW requires premium fuel. I have ridden both but owned a 2013 Tiger XC rode it 13k miles and traded for a 2016 XCA now at 5500 miles and zero issues. Its all how you ride and these guys are riding like a$$'s because they do not have to pay for their machines anymore. Who down shifts without depressing the clutch to rev match ;D... or notices they hit suspension stops "30 times" but keeps doing it? These are a different kind of rider, great, but different... and I do like the GS's as well but prefer the Tiger.
I love your camera work. It makes for a great video! I hope you will make lots more videos like this! Amazing riding skill. I hope we will be able to achieve something similar in the future. We are working hard to get some traveling footage out aswell. Ride save and keep up the great work!
They weren't race prepped, per say, that I could tell. They had a few mods that just about any serious desert rider would install. They beat the holy hell out of those bikes.
They actually answered in the vid. 1, beating em all to hell "slower is faster" and second, like he said, not using the clutch shifting. Stuck in gear. cage is probably wrecked to all hell as well 18:38 you can almost see it ridged I think.... and stunters... sigh... "give the people what they want!" How about seeing triumphs finishing awesome? Bikes were better than the rider who broke em...
The real prep for these races is to have the support equipment and the teamwork to get it to the riders quickly. The 1000 race tears up all the vehicles and breakdowns are inevitable. It's won or lost in the pits - which are everywhere and nowhere in this kind of race.
David Martin I agree. I use the clutch to shift, up or down. I laughed at them for complaining about having to use the clutch to downshift, but during a race I guess I can understand. I've always used the clutch to down shift and it doesn't bother me, I don't even think about it when I do, it's just natural.
@@strippedthreadsrc7224 try to run fast off-road, and to use clutch even with two fingers... the thing is beside a speed and fastest gearing, that you have to have good grab & grip to handlebar....otherwise you will "bite the dust"! ;)
Unfortunately "Triumph Italy" has not approved wheels are suitable to use the Tiger 800 XC / XCX / XCA in the land for which has been designed this fantastic bike. The only possible use in Italy is on an asphalt road. OFF road is absolutely not possible because of the lack of approval of suitable tires. Shame to see that the rest of the world does not have these problems ... Perhaps the problem is due only to the managers of Italian Triumph.
500lb+ bikes cant go off road............. they can go off pavement sure, but so much slower then dirt bike/rally bikes. a 500lb+ bike made to look to go off road will forever be a pavement princess. ill take my CRF500L any day over these silly triumphs advrider.com/index.php?threads/crf500l-full-build-thread.1077236/
These videos are so well made, Icon's content needs so much more exposure!
Stellar video as always guys! Looking forward to more #RAIDENadventures
I like that they're honestly beating the hell out of these bikes.. its not just a commercial.
Such a sick series!
My Tiger is a roadie but what awesome bikes finishing an event like that.
This is 100 times better than the motor Vlogger challenge video you guys just made.
The last years Triumph has become the most reliable European bike. A Gs can do 100.000 miles... A Triumph definitely also. The only difference is that at the end of the race, the costs of the Beemer will be (at least!!) double! KTM is so cool, but they really have a long way to go! Ok, they race Dakar, but mechanics work on it every night!
So cool, have never offroaded myself but it looks so fun!
For all those calling the bikes junk, should go do this race, or the Baja 1000. It is rough on any machine. There were very well prepped Honda's that didnt finish this year, one rode by a many time 1st place finisher of the 1000
I know right, and in the end he even said that the bikes were not really designed for this type of race
That exactly what I am thinking! If you had ever seen the finish line you'd know every man and machine who makes it that far is limping across.
matty d Just curious where you have gotten your information? How do they not cope or compete with the GS800? If you want to talk about weight and competition Tiger 800 XCX dry=432lbs, BMW GS800 Adventure=496 dry weight.... so if the Tiger is overweight, what does that make the GS? The Tiger makes more horse power, similar torque at similar RPM, AND much better the gas mileage (77MPG@55MPH VS. 55mpg), plus the BMW requires premium fuel. I have ridden both but owned a 2013 Tiger XC rode it 13k miles and traded for a 2016 XCA now at 5500 miles and zero issues. Its all how you ride and these guys are riding like a$$'s because they do not have to pay for their machines anymore. Who down shifts without depressing the clutch to rev match ;D... or notices they hit suspension stops "30 times" but keeps doing it? These are a different kind of rider, great, but different... and I do like the GS's as well but prefer the Tiger.
Awesome vid. I especially like the jumping starter girl (2:37)
+Greg Hassler did you notice her twice in the video ?? ;) lol
Goooo Ernie
Great video what a ride and Determination
Thumbs up
thanks this is a cool video shared it out to my friends
every production is solid dood's=)
Does any bike like to downshift without using the clutch?
James M africtwin1000
yeah, all of them if you do it correctly by blipping the throttle. same as clutchless upshifting
all two stroke off road bikes, no clutch changing up or down on my te300 husky only use the clutch to start off and stop
Yes
Yes in racing you stay off the clutch as much as possible
Whether the bike likes it or not
Your guys' new equipment line looks sick.
Finally Guys! AWESOME EDIT
Awesome!
PS i just went out and thrashed my Tiger XC!!
Such a badass video and race. Can't wait to see the next one!
I love your camera work. It makes for a great video! I hope you will make lots more videos like this! Amazing riding skill. I hope we will be able to achieve something similar in the future. We are working hard to get some traveling footage out aswell. Ride save and keep up the great work!
19:04 what's the title of the song?
+freedm7.62 KJ Sawka - Repeating Cycles feat. LaMeduza (Samples Remix)
Epic as usual!
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so cool to see the old bob gordon buggy… and by the way
you dont need GPS ladys… ( its old school racing )
Miss very much of big Enduro trail bike participated in cross country rally.
How are these "prepped" bikes so unreliable?
They weren't race prepped, per say, that I could tell. They had a few mods that just about any serious desert rider would install. They beat the holy hell out of those bikes.
Go watch a couple of the baja 1000 movies and you'll quickly learn that place will destroy anything
Because those bikes weren't designed to be absolutely beat to all hell like that.
They actually answered in the vid. 1, beating em all to hell "slower is faster" and second, like he said, not using the clutch shifting. Stuck in gear. cage is probably wrecked to all hell as well
18:38 you can almost see it ridged I think.... and stunters... sigh... "give the people what they want!" How about seeing triumphs finishing awesome? Bikes were better than the rider who broke em...
BoomerE30 teams have $500k trophy trucks made for one purpose. the baja 1000. they still break down all the time.
The real prep for these races is to have the support equipment and the teamwork to get it to the riders quickly. The 1000 race tears up all the vehicles and breakdowns are inevitable. It's won or lost in the pits - which are everywhere and nowhere in this kind of race.
ewwww paper filters. Yellow Tiger sucking dirt. Also I can't understand why it's so hard for some people to shift with the clutch....
your busting balls racing on a bike fuck that bang shift the dogs can take the abuse but i agree on the filters
David Martin I agree. I use the clutch to shift, up or down. I laughed at them for complaining about having to use the clutch to downshift, but during a race I guess I can understand. I've always used the clutch to down shift and it doesn't bother me, I don't even think about it when I do, it's just natural.
@@strippedthreadsrc7224 try to run fast off-road, and to use clutch even with two fingers... the thing is beside a speed and fastest gearing, that you have to have good grab & grip to handlebar....otherwise you will "bite the dust"! ;)
BIG TIME ADVENTURE RACER 5:37
Best regards
Medel
por aquí los esperamos en La Paz BCS...
whats the song by 6:18 ?thanks
WHAT IS THE MUSIC AT THE START
+Karim Kandil make it all the music..
Karim Kandil
Unfortunately "Triumph Italy" has not approved wheels are suitable to use the Tiger 800 XC / XCX / XCA in the land for which has been designed this fantastic bike. The only possible use in Italy is on an asphalt road. OFF road is absolutely not possible because of the lack of approval of suitable tires. Shame to see that the rest of the world does not have these problems ...
Perhaps the problem is due only to the managers of Italian Triumph.
really i love it.
one day i hope i can join
Hell of a task to get a triumph over the finish line! ;D
Love this video!
Where tf do they get all the gas to ride that long
"This is a classic case of hobby going out of control, and beer causing good ideas."
Does anyone know what's the song at 20:13?
Shazam says Repeating Cycles (Sample Remix) by KJ Sawka feat. LaMeduza
You guys make me want to go out do what I need to do then race is all
I would be impressed if you guys did this without a support crew and carrying all of your own gear with you.
Every entrant had a crew. You couldn't do the race without one.
Why did you guys call it the Mexican 1000? It's called the "Baja 1000" since for ever...
Wats the name of the bikes
Jp Fritz triumph tiger, that's all i know
"he's having a hard time understanding navigation equipment". Seriously? (2m12s)
Awesome 👍
Let's see how the new 1200 scrambler will do
I like the fat guy at 10:12 who can't run fast enough to bump start his own bike.
awesome!
Subbed. Love it.
switch to ktm bikes please!
Get a Honda
it would not help. baja does not care about brands.
Or the original F800GS
good shit
rule of thumb, if you have to wear suspenders you can't ride fast in the dez
Sounds like someone forgot the Loctite. This was a pleasure cruise for these guys. No real competition here. I'm not into soap operas.
my tiger runs hot af. I can only imagine their suffering
should of used a WR250 Fuckin R
Um, the BAJA 1000? Is that what we're talking about here? That's b, a, j, a.
Nah, this one is different. The Baja 1000 is hosted by SCORE. The Mexican 1000 is hosted by NORRA
very nice ;))
dam EPIKK NICE
Sorry, Triumph. This is why the big XR's are Kings of the desert.
Mental note to self: Never ever buy a Triumph
purpous build baja trucks (costing 500k to build) break all the time
I ride a tiger...30k miles with no issues...
Great doc.....but run Yamaha.
so much unreliability
+EletroBoy TV British bikes.
+EletroBoy TV Imagine if they were BMW's - parts would be strewn all over the desert.
Just a burned out clutch..wow! Watch the Alcan 5000..no probe there. What you ride anyway?
+threepot KTM's
holy cow - those bikes are junk...
Mexican 1000????? Jajaja
500lb+ bikes cant go off road............. they can go off pavement sure, but so much slower then dirt bike/rally bikes.
a 500lb+ bike made to look to go off road will forever be a pavement princess.
ill take my CRF500L any day over these silly triumphs
advrider.com/index.php?threads/crf500l-full-build-thread.1077236/
+michaelxcx I disagree
+bajadude53 I also disagree
+michaelxcx You're just a weak human that can't man-handle larger motorcycles.
+Alex Trabal My CRF500L= 344lb, 471cc twin,12" suspension travel and 21/18 wheels.
+michaelxcx My profile pic is a 1000 cc Sportster on the motocross track at Carlsbad.
Heavy set fellow annoyed the hell out of me . When did Baja turn into a wealthy bored persons mid life crises ? Whoops ...always .
kmweu
How r ur prep bikes so unreliable. Looks like u gotta try something better than triumph.
cool vid...but why a Tiger???hahaha
Oh this is so staged
Sorry Triumphs! If BMW would if taken this opportunity, they would of finished with no issues.
There you have it ladies and gentlemen, bullshit right here!
whats the song by 6:50 ?