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From what I understand it’s caused by uneven tire wear. Are there any other root causes identified for the problem yet?

@RiderXp even new bikes have it. They say it's the tyre wear but even on upgrading tyres, cone set etc problem remains. Do check out some videos on this before you invest as I am not well versed with higher speed riding that you'd require there

@Pushkar147 Cool! Thanks for the insight. I have read about the cone set being a plausible cause as well. I’m still doing my due diligence before I spend money on my next bike.

​@@RiderXp Cheers and thanks for the informative video.. sums up in a practical manner

@@RiderXp ua-cam.com/video/1wrSn9sU-bs/v-deo.html effin scary especially for riders like me who always ride under 80/90 mph

Plus the Japanese reliability! I have engine in my racebike (Ninja) and I love it

Thank you! I’m humbled and honored.

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for sharing your ownership insights, I appreciate it.

Haha! That’s not what Royal Enfield marketing department is saying in the rest of the world. They’ve very cleverly marketed it in every geography based on whatever it takes to get people emotionally invested. In India, it’s Bullet meri jaan and similar emotional lines. In the UK, their marketing pitches are all about them being designed by British engineers, British heritage and in the US, the latest one is honoring an American racer. The concept, design and testing is actually first done in Europe before even the test mules ever hit India. So they are truly a global brand now & that’s not a bad thing.

@@MrBenHaynes I Agree.

I can fix my tires myself but I don’t want the hassle, so I’m in the same boat. There is an expensive solution out there, cross spoked wheels that support tubeless tires. At the moment, I’m told they’re available on the Himalayan 450 (different size though) so I’m hoping they would make those available on rest of the bikes as well. Or you could buy one with cast wheels.

Thank you! I have to look up what the NX500 is. When I lived in India, they had the VStrom 650 at about 9 lakhs… way beyond my budget. So I used to tour with a CBR250R. longest I rode was Delhi to Mumbai in 2016.

Depends on what you are looking to do with it. Interceptor has been around longer so aftermarket parts are easily available and more options out there. It’s lighter, feels more maneuverable and one can easily find used ones too. Shotgun has navigation and some more conveniences like digital dash, gear indicator etc. but it’s a little bulky especially in tight spaces. Other than that if you watch the entire video, you might get a better idea as well.

Thank you! I never got the opportunity to ride an RX100 and everytime I goto India I think about finding one and riding it but I feel like after all the bikes I’ve ridden, I may feel a bit disappointed and I do not want to destroy the legendary image I have of the RX100 from my school days. It was the cool kids bike and I want that memory to remain the same. I rode a Splendor in 2020 (was also a dream bike in 2010) and was so disappointed with how it actually rides. So I’m keeping the RX100 in my memories as a legend unobtanium. By the way, 2 yrs later, I’m still loving the XSR for looks but I might be getting rid of it soon and may be getting something a lot more genuinely retro (if you watch my recent videos, it might give you a hint wink wink). Thanks for the sub and welcome onboard brother!

I’m glad that you liked the video and found it helpful, this is exactly what I live for - to help others make more informed decisions. Wish you the best with the test ride, that is the exact right way to finally decide which one works best for you. Greetings- Faraz

Thank you, please consider subscribing, I’m a working on quite a few videos now.

@RiderXp done. Looking forward

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! Working on more videos, please consider subscribing.

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it. Please share with others and help me reach more people

Thanks brother, working on more videos, please consider subscribing.

Thank you for the insight and feedback.

Soon...

Rode the Bear 650, working on the video right now.

@@RiderXp Waiting for that review. :D

I like CF Moto bikes. I've made 3 videos so far that include CFMoto bikes, you might like watching those: 800nk: ua-cam.com/video/V5mjHNuXICk/v-deo.html 650 Adventura: ua-cam.com/video/1ztnufLnXA0/v-deo.html 450SS: ua-cam.com/video/RSFoUBk4KVU/v-deo.html

Thank you good sir, welcome onboard. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Working on a few more that maybe of interest to you.

This is one of the most thorough comment. Thanks for a review of my review. Let me respond to the points I found most interesting; I'm glad you agree with the rest of the things. Yes, I did notice the guy running offroad; he was a beginner rider. I said a 'couple thousand' miles while the ownership forum page showed 1500 because I went through several ownership forums, review videos and even spoke with a few previous owners and they all had varying numbers somewhere around that mark so I aggregated that in the interest of time instead of showing all the numbers and averaging them. In such case I usually use a conservative figure instead of an optimistic one. Thank you for sharing the very useful price shopping insights for Central & West Florida motorcycle dealership, I might try it out myself. I know that doing your own scheduled service does not void the warranty in the US, but in a lot of other countries it does. (For example in India a manufacturer can deny a warranty claim if you didn't get all your services done at the Manufacturer authorized service center). Since my videos are watched in many countries, I have to make sure I tell them to check how it works in their region. I'm glad you liked the video and appreciate your constructive feedback. Please consider sharing the video with your friend groups & help me grow the channel. Enjoy the Eliminator and ride safe. Cheers! - Faraz

@@RiderXp Thanks for your review of my review of your review, so let me review your last review. In reviewing my own review, that you reviewed, I didn't mean to sound so serious on the 1500 miles not being a couple thousand, and you being conservative is a good thing. There is humor in what I say, but it's not picked up on always. It's not you, it's me. I'm one of those who hates seeing prices like $9,999; it's $10,000; not $9,000 and change, or even something cheap at $4.95; it's $5 not $4. So we (not me) have been conditioned to think when I say my bike was $7,250 (MSRP $7249), some immediately think I got a $7,000 bike. No, it was $7250 (although I didn't pay that). I think you know I really liked your video, and I like you too. Check out this buying attempt. My Eliminator SE was a $7,250 bike was on sale at a dealership that had a Kawasaki Demo Tour. You sign up and try out their bikes and they give you a voucher for $250 cash off of a Kawasaki bike that day, over and beyond the dealer's best price. That's why it's called a cash voucher. First, you now I'm licensed, or Kawasaki wouldn't loan me a bike. Second, I'm in full riding gear, so you know I can ride a bike right off your lot. Third, I didn't drive and hour and a half just to ride a bike and I had talked to a salesman before I got there. After my rides, the salesman produced a sales proposal "discounting" the bike to $6,500 ($500 more than their online price) and deducted my $250 Kawasaki cash for a total of $6,250 (before fees). That was incorrect and still $250 more than their website price without the voucher. The advertised price was $6,000, so with my $250 voucher from Kawasaki, the price should have been $5,750, not $6,250. They were ripping me off $500 right there in front of Kawasaki. I don't argue, so I left mad as hell the whole way home. By the time I arrived home about an hour and a half later, they had changed their website price to from $5,999 to $6,999, not thinking I had a screenshot of it before they did. Why would they do that after my visit? So I wouldn't expose them maybe? My Google review and BBB complaint will show the sales proposal and the screenshot of the $6,000 price with the same date before they changed it and the $6,999 price with the same date and time stamps no further apart than the time I was traveling. Let's point that out: Pasco Powersports, Port Richie, FL. That's why I didn't buy my bike from you; You lied to me and then tried to cover it up.

@@floridaredneck That's a lot of reviewing going on ha! ha! My bad, I didn't pick on the humor. Most of my friend are rednecks and sometimes it does take a minute to get the humor but I'm getting better with time. About the pricing inconsistencies, I've noticed it's just how most dealerships are (although, changing price on the website is just next level stuff). I think they're counting on people overlooking things due to euphoria of getting themselves a new bike. They don't like when a customer makes them work for a sale either. Since moving to the US, I've purchased 3 motorcycles and I don't think I got a 'great' deal on any. The only time I was able to get a decent-ish discount was when I bought a 2021 Yamaha XSR900 in 2022. They probably gave me a discount because it was the last year's model or maybe because my wife was with me & stared him down. So next time, I'm gonna buy a bike in September and take my wife with to play good cop-bad cop with them and see how that plays out.

Wow! That means a lot to me whenever I get a comment like that. Thank you so much for appreciating my work, I'm glad you find them entertaining or interesting. You have made my day, I hope you a great day as well. Thank you!

Thank JR! I shall indeed include more bike as i get access to more test rides. Atm though, I have a tiny channel and don’t often get the same treatment as bigger reviewers. Nevertheless, thanks for your suggestion, I appreciate it. ~Faraz

I know, duties and taxation on bikes built outside India are the reason why none of the Global brands can never bring competitive prices to the Indian shores, especially on bigger bikes.

I'm glad you liked it! Please share it with others and help me grow. Cheers!

It continues to be my favorite engine after having ridden over a 100 bikes. I did ride an AT earlier in March, but if I remember it correctly, it had a 21" front wheel. I think need to find one with a 19", that might be a winner. (Although, I know that engine, it's fun but doesn't come close to the VStrom's engine character)

@@RiderXpplease. And please upload a comparison video

Sure thing. Can’t promise a timeframe coz I’m a one man army, but get to it at some point haha

Thank you for sharing your experience. I currently track a Ninja 400 which is the same platform from 6 yrs ago. You can’t go wrong with that. I’m glad you’re loving it. Ride well, be safe! Cheers!

I've got to say, this is super helpful, thanks!

@@RiderXp I've owned many Japanese bikes, and I think Kawasakis are my favorite. They are comfortable and dependable. My wife liked my 2002 Suzuki Intruder LC 1500 the best, but that is back when we were doing a lot of motorcycle vacations. I've always enjoyed smaller bikes for their flickability and just the FUN, that a large bike cannot provide. I've owned four Harleys and they kept me out there riding, but were they ever fun.......NO. The Eliminator is the most fun I've had on a motorcycle this century. The last bike I enjoyed was a 1997 Honda VLX 600 and it couldn't come close to comparing to the fun I'm having on my Eliminator. LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!

The Super Meteor does look the part.

Thanks for the insight, would you mind sharing in which country though? (Trying to confirm since my videos are watched in multiple countries and warranty T&C vary by based on local law)

@@RiderXp UK

You're welcome! Please share the video with others who may find it helpful.

Nice! Ninja 400 is also slightly more reliable in high performance or even profession racing situations. I just got a Ninja 400 racebike recently to race here in the US. May possibly make videos about that at some point.

To me personally, the Vstrom 650 continues to be a winner but I can understand that different things are important to different people, therefore, like you said, we all with Vstroms no matter the size.