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I agree unless you are tracking the bike racetec is over kill. I might look into the michelin classic and dunlop GP100TT I mentioned in the video, not as grippy but better longevity and wet/cold performance.

@WilliamInJP the dunlop is 6 years old now, quite old in my books. Michelin are always a nice choice in the wet and Bonnie OEM. We also go 10k+km per anno always in the twisties since highways are boring. So for us it will be just any Sportstouring that fits I can find, since I got caught in Thunderstorms with crosswinds at time and that Racetec RR is a great tyre tho in that special occasions my bike did steer like a sled. I would trade in sportiness against safety just anytime. You will surely make a wise choice. 🙏 👍

That definitely will work as well, ride safe and enjoy!

Great country for riding

Tempted to get it a bit louder, the burble is already great, and if you get pops I think it will be epic

I actually was pretty torn between the VFR and the Supersport back in 2021. Went with this due to the tech, weight and flair.

Thanks!

@ramiretz It’s assembled in Japan with Indian parts for the Japan market. I am not sure, but I suspect for international markets will all be manufactured in India.

​@WilliamInJP thank you, yes sounds more economical... On the EICMA in Italy they presented the GB350S for Europe, the models on the EICMA presentation had all Made in Japan stickers and VINs... I will see when my ordered GB350S arrives at the Dealer in a few weeks or months 😅

@@ramiretz Interesting, I see they are utilizing more of their Kumamoto plant then. Congrats

With a full exhaust I think most bikes will sound better🤣. Right now I have a street triple, 748R and Thruxton

Thank you, much appreciated!

Nope, she was sold a few days later after this video

You still could if you don’t commute on it though. Great bike!

The whistle is perfect, a better pipe would make it epic I think

The carbon fibre would block signals a bit too much so have it outside, and for the yellow line… well I like to stay on the non-annoying side for other road users so will stick to the law even with cameras off. Speed limit though, different story

@@WilliamInJP I've had zero issues with it inside of the fairing, but mine is the stock color one and not carbon. Not sure if it'd make a difference. It was the Triumph dealer who fitted it and recommended I put it there for looks - made me happy. Had the ETC on my handle bars like yours on my scrambler and it annoyed me every time, especially when filming - so found a way to fit it inside the tiny wind screen on that one as well. Both bikes Japanese mates always ask me if I do not have issues with the bars not opening at ETC - never had any. Obviously I could just be lucky ;-) Having to pay ETC charges in the first place sucks more lol

100% agree, also had no issues with my old ducati or CB (both behind fairings or screen) but the dealer did mention they have had bad experience with carbon parts

Talking about the bad points is being real, and it also shows there isn’t any huge drawbacks of the bike.

@WilliamInJP so you cannot use your ears?

@WilliamInJP Your mirrors are also the wrong way around .. just looks wrong. Fat part nearer to you looks better and is factory..

You definitely didn’t listen carefully yourself, I mentioned this because of the run in period, where you need to stick under certain RPMs, now of course it won’t be as much of an issue. But in the end, a bad design is a bad design

@@terryb8310 the mirrors are done this way for filtering, having it the other way around doesn’t work as well in small roads in Tokyo

Great roads around the area. Unfortunately way too much tourists these days!

oh dear, Triumph quality😓

Thank you as always🙏

Stock mirrors, and yes I do follow Motogp

Tons more to enjoy👍🏼

Hello there, my veins are running maple syrup 🇨🇦

@@WilliamInJP nice what part of Japan do you still in? Do you have instagram?

@@KotaT-m6v Tokyo, and unfortunately no Instagram

There’s bamboo forests in Belgium!? Jokes aside I guess countrysides all looks similar

Very different animal but a great bike nonetheless, congrats!

Thanks!

that will be a 3 day+ tour🤣

@@WilliamInJP Excellent look forward to it, get a backpack, a tail and tank bag!!!

Did a few tours on this already, have a givi top box. If I get the chance sure would head up to Akita.

@@WilliamInJP

Thats great for you!

Well…lots of work needs to be done until it is in good shape. And it did break down once like a Ducati should🤣. Hope you find yours soon, and thanks!

A stunner

Yes it’s in sport mode, but I still find the revs climb and drop a bit slow. In the end I am still stuck at 4000 rpms so will have a better idea after the first service!

That’s great to know, will be looking forward to the full rev range, the power curve seems to come around 3500 rpm so after I can go past 4000 should be a lot better.

It is!

Yeah definitely way less content or information for international viewers. You would have to understand Japanese to go anywhere with the main outlets

Thanks Paul, I did try but they don’t fit that well. Did keep enough play so they won’t snap or catch the bracket though, no worries

Never heard this brand before, seems not available over here. How does it perform?

@@WilliamInJP Warms up very quick , good in the rain, excellent performance in the dry, quick turning in, rear tyre : hard in the middle soft on the sides . Very stable under hard braking unfortunately it lasts only 5000 kilometres ! I have the same bike as you 💪💪💪 .

@@massimobroccoli9854 Sounds like a great tyre👍🏼

Solved the mirrors with after market ones but yeah the vibrations stayed. Just got used to it🤣. Quickshifter got a lot better after warranty replacement. Ride safe as well Richard and thank you!

out of luck most likely you will need ducati to issue a new key due to the immobilizer

Thanks for the info,how I do that ,is it with the key code number?I ask my some dealers around,one of them told me I need to buy the costly bundle(ignition, instruments panel,etc)is that true?the bike is only come with one key!oh,the immobilizer drained the battery also,I don't really want to sell her,either

the bike always comes with two or more keys when new, if you only have one this means you lost the master key too, hence maybe why the dealer is saying you need a full new set, including a new immobilizer and master key. The dealers are your only hope now so if they are all saying that…might be out of luck

When I bought the bike ,which is slightly used,it only come with one key!If I got all the locks from another 950,with keys,will that work?including the ignition,you know ,just replacing the ignition, thanks again....

Xavier you really need to work with a dealer with this, I am not sure if the ECU has any code recognition or will be plug and play. Will need a technician who knows what they are talking about

Keep it over 60 and they are smooth as butter indeed!

Powerbronze, but it’s bot wider than the oem by much though

I would say yes, the seat doesn’t provide a lot of room to move around. Someone my size can fit easily, but at your height i would watch out for cramped hips and knees

@@WilliamInJP Thank you so much for your insight on it. Ducati 748 review videos are few and far between especially in depth ones like yours. Video makes me invigorated at the thought of getting one eventually. I think the experience of riding such a machine will make up for the possible uncomfortable ergonomics for someone my size. Anyways. Great video! Look forward to watching more in the future.

I am about your size. And I would say it is not a problem with your height. Height is not the main problem. It is more age 😊. 😊I am not young but a couple of hours on the bike is not a problem.

If your wrists hurt just get off and shake it out! I'm 6-2 and put 1500mi a month on my Triumph Speed Triple. Now I want a 748!

Great bike

Thanks 👍

Thanks and congrats!

Mind if I ask by misbehaving what you are referring to?

@WilliamInJP being throttle sensitive etc as one of the things you didn't like

@@kiwibiker9754 got it, urban mode does help with throttle response, but it will numb the power a bit too much

Completely agree, little traffic and long sweeping curves Perfect for a quick get away

It feels as if it's ALIVE

Got it, but it has a aftermarket one!

That’s a pity!

As a total package, yes. As a weekend bike, no.

@@WilliamInJP Thank you

Here you go: www.highsider.de/en/product/301-024-v-victory-handlebar-end-mirrors-2191018/

I have the timing chain sound too, and the quickshifter, AND the clutch cable issue🤣

@@WilliamInJP 20K kilometes here, timing chain rattle (cold start), two blinker lights with water inside and at 18K indent spring gear selector broken ! Still very satisfied !🤣