I appreciate how you Sacrifice yourself for us by riding all those different motorcycles ... We Know you are doing it for US! (Smile) My Brother-in-Law to-be, years ago, had a Honda Scrambler 305... Yes it was heavy and the high pipe on the right side nearly always left a scorched spot on our jeans, and our knee. But it was such a blast to just simply PLAY with! We didn't have to 'race' anyone...we simply road places we wouldn't dream of taking our 'street bikes'... and that is pretty much how I started riding... When I went into the USMC and got a steady -- but Very Small -- paycheck I bought a Yamaha DT250 'Enduro' ...and road that thing nearly to its death, from 400 mile road trips to hours and hours of dirt roads and logging trails, and cow pastures. I really like the versatility of a "scrambler" -- comfortable enough as a 'commuter', smooth enough for a ride in the country, and if your country road turns into a dirt road, that's okay to. And yet -- with good shocks & forks and better 'dual-purpose' tires -- you can still have pretty good fun on a twisty road!
I've owned a 2023 version and have ridden it daily ever since i bought it from the dealership. Pretty much everything he says is spot on. The suspension is "meh" at best. I do somewhat disagree with the knobby tires. I have them on mine and even riding in the rain I've never lost traction. I do flip the bike into rain mode when it's raining and ride with the rain in mind though.
Great quick to the point video! Its great to see a series where someone dosen't "just love" everything about his or her favorite brand of motorcycle, or gets on a test ride and puts down everything about the bike because its not their favorite. ALSO great you have been riding it for a while, not just a day. Keep them coming! I love my bike but also have a few niggles I wish were better.
Keep these coming! Short, sweet, certainly informative. Also, it gives guys (like me) who can only dream of these bikes a reality check that they aren’t indeed perfect, yet still have insanely awesome qualities that are worth celebrating.
looks like a scrambler, but look at the reviews, that have rode it off road, you really don't want to, so not really a scrambler, its really just a road bike, so when you realise that and start comparing it to road bikes ..... well then its not that impressive.
@@shAdOwstAlkEr945 wtf? A bike for posers? What are you, 13 years old? It's a beautiful bike.. probably something you couldn't afford which is why you're all bitter about it.
I love my 2017 BMW Scrambler, but you are SO right about the Karoo 3 tires. They look awesome, but they suck. Loud, vibrate, poor grip. I rode with them for 3 years. Then, I decided to forget about the appearance and I put on Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2 tires. Cannot believe the difference! It’s like a completely different bike! The handling and confidence is amazing. Try them.
Thank you for the down to earth comments. The ones about breaks, shocks and fork are especially important in my opinion. Keep these videos coming. All the best!
Thank you for making a video about this bike in less than 5min. Way too many other out there rambling on saying the same thing for 15-25min. Keep up the good work!
Great series! Straight to the point. We need more reviewers that are not afraid to point out a bike's shortcomings. That way everyone can make up their mind what they can expect to modify or upgrade. That doesn't happen on all those manufacturer sponsored test rides. Great that there's more than just the FortNine channel with critical opinions.
I just bought a 2017 with 2,727 miles on it today. The rear shock looks adjustable with a spanner wrench. You can always use heavier fork oil or stiffer springs.
I love my 2017 BMW Scrambler, but you are SO right about the Karoo 3 tires. They look awesome, but they suck. Loud, vibrate, poor grip. I rode with them for 3 years. Then, I decided to forget about the appearance and I put on Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2 tires. Cannot believe the difference! It’s like a completely different bike! The handling and confidence is amazing. Try them.
Yeah i've daily ridden on the Karoo 3s for a year and half and even in the rain i've not had an issue with the tires, no traction issues. They are loud around 40mph, but above that and all you hear is wind and engine.
Yes please, more of this! I trust very few other moto journalists to do unbiased, short, to-the-point reviews of bikes. This short video contained so much information that really is all you need to decide whether you are into a bike or not. We all gotta test ride them before buying anyways, so this short review style is fresh and very valuable. Keep it up Ari! - and the rest of the crew :)
I had the pleasure to ride this bike for a couple of days and I fully concur to what Ari said - the tyres are crap, they don't provide any confidence while driving. The looks are awesome and the boxer engine is just amazing... the sound, that boxer engine vibration and performance. I highly recommend to try one if you have the possibility.
Yeah, you're probably right. I recently rode the "R nine T" and it has totally adjustable suspension, 2 dials and fantastic Metzeler road tyres. I currently own a K1300S that I have had for more than 5 years and if I was going to change, I'm pretty sure that I'd go the R nine T.
Agree with most points! I’ve got 10,000 miles on mine and on crappy roads and commute daily. I like that the suspension is softish to soak up potholes etc.
I’ve got 7000 miles on mine and I love it. Agree on needing suspension upgrade. Bar end mirrors, tail rack and engine crash bars are the only thing I’ve done so far.
got mine since october. 1st month i did 1500 miles haha. just cannot get off of it - love it.finally found a steel rear and plate holder in italy which perfectly fits with the end of the frame. now it´s perfect!!
I agree on the tyres. I took a scrambler out for a test ride in wales and the tyres were shockingly bad. I bought the R NineT pure in the end, awesome machine.
I’ve got a Grom and love it - even made a channel about learning the world of motorcycling and trying to see as much as I can on it because it’s a fun challenge and I really like the lack of history and prestige of the Grom. But I must say this bike gets me all hot and bothered. It’s absolutely gorgeous and looks like (from an untrained eye) something I could keep for decades and pass down and it would STILL be cool.
Yes there is something very appealing about the BMW boxers farm tractor like smell and sound and gritty power. My 1974 R90/6 always felt confident, safe, reliable and powerful and stylish.....in a 70’s sort of way.
Great new segment, Keep them up! The first thing I thought was, This could be a new platform for a sidecar bike. A better more modern Ural, it's shaft driven, air cooled and sexy and modern. DO it Bavarians!
Great new series and hope to see more, with one caveat. I still want to see lots of MC Garage, MC Commute and tons more On Two Wheels. Oh and don't forget all the other Motorcyclist stuff you and Zack do so well. Thanks!!!
Continue this series! Please please please do a video on the Africa Twin! I know Zack has been riding one for a while now, that would be awesome! I’m still on the fence about upgrading to one- I’m currently on my trusty V Strom 650
Right on. Zack-and even Spenser, the guys that's usually behind the camera-will all be contributing to this series. We've had the AT in the fleet for over a year, so Z should definitely be able to do a F&F with it.
I tried it with knobby tires, then later with road tires. Night and day. Feels so analog in a good way. Great bike. Just wish it had cruise control. Living in Australia 85% of all travel is highway travel. You can get the occasional arm pump trying to sit on an exact speed limit.
Switched out the Karoo's right after taking the bike home, they are terrible. Not as much as traction is concerned, but the way they make the bike handle is just off - they are lazy to lean and when you do lean, the sudden onset of fall-in is a bit scary. It's like the bike loses stability and then suddenly regains it mid-turn. Ugh. Put the Anakee 3's on and no problems, bike now handles neutrally and predictably. Overall, very happy with it. Just the sound it makes when you start it, the rumble & sway of the boxer, the popping and low gurgling of the Akra cans when you roll off the throttle, the look of it, the way the shaft drive compresses the shock on acceleration, the dry clutch. Some people complain about the lack of a tacho, but it doesn't need it. It simply doesn't care what gear you are in, it just pulls like a train. Love it to bits.
I agree, tachometer not needed neither is gear info, and I love the look of one dial. Bought mine with the offered option of road tyres as that's where I ride it. I have this and Bonnie T120 Black which is more comfortable but I adore the 'shake rattle and roll' of this bike. Reinis Traidās
Guys.. Kudos! With much love from Malaysia.. I'm looking into 2012 CBR1000RR.. I know it's dated but would really appreciate a F&F episode on that.. Again great videos keep it coming
Interesting comment Re: the Karoo 3 tyres. I use them year round on my 1250 GSA here in the UK. I find them excellent off-road, but also very good on-road in wet or dry conditions. The noise doesn't bother me as I always wear ear plugs when riding. Maybe it is because you are in a warmer climate that causes the issues? I have tried other 50/50 tyres, but for me the Karoo 3 are the best of the bunch.
I don't have the knobby tires on the Scrambler I bought (2017) but road oriented Continental which are good but wear down quite quickly. I am curious about the Bridgestone AX41S (S for Scrambler) which are supposedly designed for this type of bike, granted for me the Scrambler is NOT a scrambler it never was it is a Cafe Racer and personally I also find it is the best looking of all R9T especially with the aluminium tank, mine has a beautiful welding right in the middle it is an absolute beauty. I got ride off the plasticky bit plate holder at the rear for a side plate, so the rear tire is entirely free, got ride off the mirrors for some smaller round aluminium units at each end of the handle bar. It is all cosmetic but this Scrambler looks and ride beautifully you don't want too much plastic on it. This engine is sick in a good way and I have never owned a boxer before. Now the suspensions... I am not going off road with that one, it defies the purpose in my view but I would like these suspensions to be stiffer, if anyone has some advice in this department without having to change the whole fork, I am all ears. Can we upgrade to stiffer springs for instance?
Nicely done. I've owned a 2017 for more than 6 months as well and it is one of my favorite bikes to ride. Totally agree on the stock tires, which I ditched after a couple of weeks for some Pilot Road 4 Trails. While I like the rugged look of the Karoos, the Pilot 4 Road Trails look good on the bike with much better handling. Previous owner put on Ohlins shocks front and rear so I can't relate to the OEM suckiness. Very solid performance with the Ohlins suspension. I'm surprised you didn't mention the Akra exhaust at all. Definitely a win from my perspective. Also, I'm not going to say the mirrors are a total fail, but they are fugly. The bike looks much better with bar end mirrors IMHO.
Expect to see Zack on here giving his Faves & Fails on bikes as well. Everyone that makes this show rides (a lot), and we all have (a lot of) opinions.
I had an *identical* bike as a rental back in 2019 in Phoenix, and maybe it was just an abused rental bike, but I *hated* the controls and the seat. There was no feel to *any* of the controls... it didn't want to go into first, and when it did there was zero feedback from the gear lever. No detectable click, no sound, the gear lever would still move down just as far as it did the previous time I stepped on it, just oh hey, the neutral light is off... I guess it's in gear? Ease out on the clutch, oh, yup! We're in first! (except the many times the neutral light would go off and it would be "in first" until I started the ease out the clutch and it slipped back into neutral) The brakes were also completely numb... lots of freeplay like you say on the front brake, and then before there was noticeable resistance on the lever *OOMPH*, holy sh*t that's more of a brake button than a lever! The blinker switches were also totally numb... wearing thin gloves I was still debating whether I had felt a click or not every time I used them. And the seat! They may not look it in the pictures and video, but the edges of that seat are *sharp*!!! I had some good bruises on my thighs from that thing and was definitely feeling it after just 50 miles. *But*... yeah, it's a damn sexy looking bike and the engine is just👌the feel of it nocking back and forth at idle, the way it climbs through the revs, and the sound... aaah, there are other bikes I would rather *buy*, but I certainly don't regret the time I had riding it.
If you've already extended the front brake to it's limit on the lever, why not TIG weld some more reach onto the lever to shorten the point at which the hydraulic piston is actuated, but not fully flush with zero room for play... Doing that with the lever slacked out on the 0-5 clicker, then you'll have some room for play to tighten up the throw +/-. Just a thought, but I'd do it if that got under my skin though... Just by looking at it, it WOULD!
Admit it Ari, you were jealous of Zack’s awesome MC Commute segment so you had to come up with an awesome segment of your own. 😉. lol. Good job and keep up the fantastic work.
Zack (and even Spenser, the guy that's usually behind the camera) will be contributing opinions to Favorites & Fails. This isn't my show, I was just the first to do one.
Ari Henning Dangit bro you popped my bubble, but that will work too. You guys do a very complimentary job of providing educated insight, technical knowledge, and just plain fun viewing. I gotta say thank you.
Great review, to the point as always. Surprising how bmw chose those tires. All journalists complained about them. Many saying the urban gs handled much better with th tkc80, and they even look better too.
TKC 80s are so much better. They squirm a bit but the steering and feel are consistent and the grip is surprisingly good on the street. Frustratingly, you CAN'T get the Contis on the Scrambler as a factory option.
you should come ride my scrambler...10k in 12 months and all the "bad things" are fixed ie suspension (ohlins front and back with steering damper) tires Metzeler 01's..you're absolutely right about the constant comments from non motorcyclists!
amazing video guys!! a small request tho!! can you guys do a full on review about ROYAL ENFIELD bike?? if possible would really love your take on that motorcycle! much appreciated!
Please review Ducati Cafe Racer and Suzuki 650 Vstrom and please always mention throttle response. Which currently available bikes have smooth throttle response please.
That thing is ridiculously good looking. And with the tires, I get the fashion statement, but you'd think BMW might, I don't know, also want to be the ultimate riding (see what I did there) machine and pop some decent rubber on there.
My biggest fail on this bike? the seat. It looks great, but it's hard all all sharp edges. I rode my R Nine T from San Francisco to Seattle over a week end and it was pure pain on that second day.
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I like this new series. Pretty concise and straight to the point. Keep it up guys!!!!
I appreciate how you Sacrifice yourself for us by riding all those different motorcycles ... We Know you are doing it for US! (Smile)
My Brother-in-Law to-be, years ago, had a Honda Scrambler 305... Yes it was heavy and the high pipe on the right side nearly always left a scorched spot on our jeans, and our knee. But it was such a blast to just simply PLAY with! We didn't have to 'race' anyone...we simply road places we wouldn't dream of taking our 'street bikes'... and that is pretty much how I started riding...
When I went into the USMC and got a steady -- but Very Small -- paycheck I bought a Yamaha DT250 'Enduro' ...and road that thing nearly to its death, from 400 mile road trips to hours and hours of dirt roads and logging trails, and cow pastures.
I really like the versatility of a "scrambler" -- comfortable enough as a 'commuter', smooth enough for a ride in the country, and if your country road turns into a dirt road, that's okay to. And yet -- with good shocks & forks and better 'dual-purpose' tires -- you can still have pretty good fun on a twisty road!
I've never seen a "favorites & fails" on your channel...but I definitely enjoyed it! 👍👍
It's a new series. Glad you like it!
It's definitely a good idea. Keep 'em comin!
I've owned a 2023 version and have ridden it daily ever since i bought it from the dealership. Pretty much everything he says is spot on. The suspension is "meh" at best. I do somewhat disagree with the knobby tires. I have them on mine and even riding in the rain I've never lost traction. I do flip the bike into rain mode when it's raining and ride with the rain in mind though.
Great quick to the point video! Its great to see a series where someone dosen't "just love" everything about his or her favorite brand of motorcycle, or gets on a test ride and puts down everything about the bike because its not their favorite. ALSO great you have been riding it for a while, not just a day. Keep them coming! I love my bike but also have a few niggles I wish were better.
Keep these coming! Short, sweet, certainly informative.
Also, it gives guys (like me) who can only dream of these bikes a reality check that they aren’t indeed perfect, yet still have insanely awesome qualities that are worth celebrating.
That bike looks sensational
looks like a scrambler, but look at the reviews, that have rode it off road, you really don't want to, so not really a scrambler, its really just a road bike, so when you realise that and start comparing it to road bikes ..... well then its not that impressive.
doesn't it No
SuperJohn12354 I didn’t want to hear that. It simply looks too good.
Its a bike for posers
@@shAdOwstAlkEr945 wtf? A bike for posers? What are you, 13 years old? It's a beautiful bike.. probably something you couldn't afford which is why you're all bitter about it.
I love my 2017 BMW Scrambler, but you are SO right about the Karoo 3 tires. They look awesome, but they suck. Loud, vibrate, poor grip. I rode with them for 3 years. Then, I decided to forget about the appearance and I put on Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2 tires. Cannot believe the difference! It’s like a completely different bike! The handling and confidence is amazing. Try them.
Thank you for the down to earth comments. The ones about breaks, shocks and fork are especially important in my opinion. Keep these videos coming. All the best!
Thank you for making a video about this bike in less than 5min. Way too many other out there rambling on saying the same thing for 15-25min. Keep up the good work!
Great series! Straight to the point. We need more reviewers that are not afraid to point out a bike's shortcomings. That way everyone can make up their mind what they can expect to modify or upgrade. That doesn't happen on all those manufacturer sponsored test rides. Great that there's more than just the FortNine channel with critical opinions.
I just bought a 2017 with 2,727 miles on it today. The rear shock looks adjustable with a spanner wrench. You can always use heavier fork oil or stiffer springs.
Got one.Love it. No issues with the karoo 3's.Do not drive off road. May try road tires next,but after 100 miles or so, no tire complaints.
I love my 2017 BMW Scrambler, but you are SO right about the Karoo 3 tires. They look awesome, but they suck. Loud, vibrate, poor grip. I rode with them for 3 years. Then, I decided to forget about the appearance and I put on Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2 tires. Cannot believe the difference! It’s like a completely different bike! The handling and confidence is amazing. Try them.
Yeah i've daily ridden on the Karoo 3s for a year and half and even in the rain i've not had an issue with the tires, no traction issues. They are loud around 40mph, but above that and all you hear is wind and engine.
This Favorites & Fails series idea is great. Keep them coming!
Yes please, more of this! I trust very few other moto journalists to do unbiased, short, to-the-point reviews of bikes. This short video contained so much information that really is all you need to decide whether you are into a bike or not. We all gotta test ride them before buying anyways, so this short review style is fresh and very valuable.
Keep it up Ari! - and the rest of the crew :)
Always do videos like this
I love that it can imerge from a corner fully leant over and you can open the throttle with complete confidence. Even two up!
I had the pleasure to ride this bike for a couple of days and I fully concur to what Ari said - the tyres are crap, they don't provide any confidence while driving. The looks are awesome and the boxer engine is just amazing... the sound, that boxer engine vibration and performance. I highly recommend to try one if you have the possibility.
Yeah, you're probably right. I recently rode the "R nine T" and it has totally adjustable suspension, 2 dials and fantastic Metzeler road tyres. I currently own a K1300S that I have had for more than 5 years and if I was going to change, I'm pretty sure that I'd go the R nine T.
Lots more of these favs&fails please - and in rapid succession !
Agree with most points! I’ve got 10,000 miles on mine and on crappy roads and commute daily. I like that the suspension is softish to soak up potholes etc.
I’ve got 7000 miles on mine and I love it. Agree on needing suspension upgrade. Bar end mirrors, tail rack and engine crash bars are the only thing I’ve done so far.
So much better when y'all mention fails.
got mine since october. 1st month i did 1500 miles haha. just cannot get off of it - love it.finally found a steel rear and plate holder in italy which perfectly fits with the end of the frame. now it´s perfect!!
hans wurz Hi. I'm currently looking at getting the same. They say they're both an easy fit. Are they?
BMW showed off the R nineTs at the Cleveland show last weekend and man do they look good!
I agree on the tyres. I took a scrambler out for a test ride in wales and the tyres were shockingly bad. I bought the R NineT pure in the end, awesome machine.
This is a great, short and sweet breakdown of a bike. Keep them coming!
I’ve got a Grom and love it - even made a channel about learning the world of motorcycling and trying to see as much as I can on it because it’s a fun challenge and I really like the lack of history and prestige of the Grom.
But I must say this bike gets me all hot and bothered. It’s absolutely gorgeous and looks like (from an untrained eye) something I could keep for decades and pass down and it would STILL be cool.
If i was lookin to buy this bike id love a video like this. Still like it either way, great stuff as always. One of my fav channels
You forgot to mention and show the fantastic exhaust system
Yes there is something very appealing about the BMW boxers farm tractor like smell and sound and gritty power.
My 1974 R90/6 always felt confident, safe, reliable and powerful and stylish.....in a 70’s sort of way.
Great new segment, Keep them up!
The first thing I thought was, This could be a new platform for a sidecar bike. A better more modern Ural, it's shaft driven, air cooled and sexy and modern. DO it Bavarians!
Love the road trips with you and your buddy. Is that a different channel, haven’t seen any for a while.
This was an excellent video. Straight and to the point
Great new series and hope to see more, with one caveat. I still want to see lots of MC Garage, MC Commute and tons more On Two Wheels.
Oh and don't forget all the other Motorcyclist stuff you and Zack do so well. Thanks!!!
Continue this series! Please please please do a video on the Africa Twin! I know Zack has been riding one for a while now, that would be awesome! I’m still on the fence about upgrading to one- I’m currently on my trusty V Strom 650
Right on. Zack-and even Spenser, the guys that's usually behind the camera-will all be contributing to this series. We've had the AT in the fleet for over a year, so Z should definitely be able to do a F&F with it.
Ari Henning 😎
im glad ari got a new series. now if we can only have those locks back !!!!
Please do fav and fails for mid range adventure touring bikes, thanks! I like this new format
This is brilliant show! So informative! Thanks from India!
Awesome!
Short, relevant and very interesting "honest riding" reflections.
Love it.
The R N9ne T has to be my first bike. I like the design.
love this new format!
I tried it with knobby tires, then later with road tires. Night and day. Feels so analog in a good way. Great bike. Just wish it had cruise control. Living in Australia 85% of all travel is highway travel. You can get the occasional arm pump trying to sit on an exact speed limit.
You should do more of these videos. And I've been looking at that same bike for my next one.
good concept. like the longterm rider reviews. thumbs up.
Switched out the Karoo's right after taking the bike home, they are terrible. Not as much as traction is concerned, but the way they make the bike handle is just off - they are lazy to lean and when you do lean, the sudden onset of fall-in is a bit scary. It's like the bike loses stability and then suddenly regains it mid-turn. Ugh. Put the Anakee 3's on and no problems, bike now handles neutrally and predictably. Overall, very happy with it. Just the sound it makes when you start it, the rumble & sway of the boxer, the popping and low gurgling of the Akra cans when you roll off the throttle, the look of it, the way the shaft drive compresses the shock on acceleration, the dry clutch. Some people complain about the lack of a tacho, but it doesn't need it. It simply doesn't care what gear you are in, it just pulls like a train. Love it to bits.
I agree, tachometer not needed neither is gear info, and I love the look of one dial. Bought mine with the offered option of road tyres as that's where I ride it. I have this and Bonnie T120 Black which is more comfortable but I adore the 'shake rattle and roll' of this bike. Reinis Traidās
I like this series alot keep doing it Ari.
Big thumbs up! Mini Long term review highlighting just as the title suggests..by REAL riders..🤘
Guys.. Kudos! With much love from Malaysia.. I'm looking into 2012 CBR1000RR.. I know it's dated but would really appreciate a F&F episode on that.. Again great videos keep it coming
Interesting comment Re: the Karoo 3 tyres. I use them year round on my 1250 GSA here in the UK. I find them excellent off-road, but also very good on-road in wet or dry conditions. The noise doesn't bother me as I always wear ear plugs when riding. Maybe it is because you are in a warmer climate that causes the issues? I have tried other 50/50 tyres, but for me the Karoo 3 are the best of the bunch.
I don't have the knobby tires on the Scrambler I bought (2017) but road oriented Continental which are good but wear down quite quickly. I am curious about the Bridgestone AX41S (S for Scrambler) which are supposedly designed for this type of bike, granted for me the Scrambler is NOT a scrambler it never was it is a Cafe Racer and personally I also find it is the best looking of all R9T especially with the aluminium tank, mine has a beautiful welding right in the middle it is an absolute beauty. I got ride off the plasticky bit plate holder at the rear for a side plate, so the rear tire is entirely free, got ride off the mirrors for some smaller round aluminium units at each end of the handle bar. It is all cosmetic but this Scrambler looks and ride beautifully you don't want too much plastic on it. This engine is sick in a good way and I have never owned a boxer before. Now the suspensions... I am not going off road with that one, it defies the purpose in my view but I would like these suspensions to be stiffer, if anyone has some advice in this department without having to change the whole fork, I am all ears. Can we upgrade to stiffer springs for instance?
Nicely done. I've owned a 2017 for more than 6 months as well and it is one of my favorite bikes to ride. Totally agree on the stock tires, which I ditched after a couple of weeks for some Pilot Road 4 Trails. While I like the rugged look of the Karoos, the Pilot 4 Road Trails look good on the bike with much better handling. Previous owner put on Ohlins shocks front and rear so I can't relate to the OEM suckiness. Very solid performance with the Ohlins suspension. I'm surprised you didn't mention the Akra exhaust at all. Definitely a win from my perspective. Also, I'm not going to say the mirrors are a total fail, but they are fugly. The bike looks much better with bar end mirrors IMHO.
Really like this bike. Thinking about replacing my 1150 GS with the R nineT GS. Thanks for the review
This was a 2017 bike. Great vid & info. How about making a 2020 version? Thanks!
This video was posted January 2018...
Loving this new series! Keep it up!
Great series Ari! Keep up with the good work!
I like your frank attitude. Great video.
Brilliant content as always. Keep the good work guys!
When I was looking for a bike, i toyed for a while on the idea of the r9t but settled for the CBR 1000 rr
You guys are awesome.... Love all your videos
Nice format. Worth watching.
Nice review format... Keep doing these please. But I also like Zack's commute reviews too.
Expect to see Zack on here giving his Faves & Fails on bikes as well. Everyone that makes this show rides (a lot), and we all have (a lot of) opinions.
THIS was really informative. LOVE THIS. Please do more!
Sounds like the "off road" part of this bike is mostly style. I like it anyway, really like it! BMW's are incredible bikes.
Love the video. Nice to hear the good and bad on the bikes. Hoping you do one on the Ducati Scrambler 1100 also.
Love your feedback on the favorites and fails! Excellent :-)
Great vid! Thanks for the top tip about the tyres. Keep up the good work
I had an *identical* bike as a rental back in 2019 in Phoenix, and maybe it was just an abused rental bike, but I *hated* the controls and the seat. There was no feel to *any* of the controls... it didn't want to go into first, and when it did there was zero feedback from the gear lever. No detectable click, no sound, the gear lever would still move down just as far as it did the previous time I stepped on it, just oh hey, the neutral light is off... I guess it's in gear? Ease out on the clutch, oh, yup! We're in first! (except the many times the neutral light would go off and it would be "in first" until I started the ease out the clutch and it slipped back into neutral)
The brakes were also completely numb... lots of freeplay like you say on the front brake, and then before there was noticeable resistance on the lever *OOMPH*, holy sh*t that's more of a brake button than a lever! The blinker switches were also totally numb... wearing thin gloves I was still debating whether I had felt a click or not every time I used them.
And the seat! They may not look it in the pictures and video, but the edges of that seat are *sharp*!!! I had some good bruises on my thighs from that thing and was definitely feeling it after just 50 miles.
*But*... yeah, it's a damn sexy looking bike and the engine is just👌the feel of it nocking back and forth at idle, the way it climbs through the revs, and the sound... aaah, there are other bikes I would rather *buy*, but I certainly don't regret the time I had riding it.
Thanks for the great review, looking forward to future episodes
Saw one of these on Craigslist. Cool looking scooter
Nice series
Have one with road tyres .... thing I hate is no fuel gauge lol
If you've already extended the front brake to it's limit on the lever, why not TIG weld some more reach onto the lever to shorten the point at which the hydraulic piston is actuated, but not fully flush with zero room for play... Doing that with the lever slacked out on the 0-5 clicker, then you'll have some room for play to tighten up the throw +/-.
Just a thought, but I'd do it if that got under my skin though... Just by looking at it, it WOULD!
Very interesting series. Keep it going
HI ! DO you know why are the ABS and the ASC light always flashing? Thanks!
Great new series, keep em coming!
they look beast that's for sure.. I thought about getting one a time or two...
I like this new thing. Keep with it. And don't forget about MC garage! It's the reason why i subscribed to your channel!
No worries, MC Garage will be back on schedule in a couple of weeks. We're renovating the set, so we're taking a bit of a break.
Admit it Ari, you were jealous of Zack’s awesome MC Commute segment so you had to come up with an awesome segment of your own. 😉. lol. Good job and keep up the fantastic work.
Zack (and even Spenser, the guy that's usually behind the camera) will be contributing opinions to Favorites & Fails. This isn't my show, I was just the first to do one.
Ari Henning Dangit bro you popped my bubble, but that will work too. You guys do a very complimentary job of providing educated insight, technical knowledge, and just plain fun viewing. I gotta say thank you.
Do more videos like this guys! Great content
Love the way that bike looks
YES do more like this good video dude!
Great input...Keep it up good work!
I have the cafe version.. would love to hear your opinion. Thanks for the vid. You guys are great!
Good job Ari, as always! When will you show us what it can do on the dirt? You and Zack totally rock the UA-cam Motorcycle world :-)
Great idea for a series!
Great review, to the point as always. Surprising how bmw chose those tires. All journalists complained about them. Many saying the urban gs handled much better with th tkc80, and they even look better too.
TKC 80s are so much better. They squirm a bit but the steering and feel are consistent and the grip is surprisingly good on the street. Frustratingly, you CAN'T get the Contis on the Scrambler as a factory option.
Ari Henning glad I ordered the urban gs instead :)
you should come ride my scrambler...10k in 12 months and all the "bad things" are fixed ie suspension (ohlins front and back with steering damper) tires Metzeler 01's..you're absolutely right about the constant comments from non motorcyclists!
Nice, sounds like you got your bike dialed in properly.
Never ever not make videos like this.
amazing video guys!! a small request tho!! can you guys do a full on review about ROYAL ENFIELD bike?? if possible would really love your take on that motorcycle! much appreciated!
Im in love with this bike
😍😍😍... Love the honest and facts.
Please review Ducati Cafe Racer and Suzuki 650 Vstrom and please always mention throttle response. Which currently available bikes have smooth throttle response please.
Yeah! "Wasserboxer Engine" I like the way you said this! :)
That thing is ridiculously good looking. And with the tires, I get the fashion statement, but you'd think BMW might, I don't know, also want to be the ultimate riding (see what I did there) machine and pop some decent rubber on there.
New episode ? Great idea, like it! Hoping more~
My biggest fail on this bike? the seat. It looks great, but it's hard all all sharp edges. I rode my R Nine T from San Francisco to Seattle over a week end and it was pure pain on that second day.
Do the Triumph Street Twin next! Don't think the year matters though.
love your reviews sir thank you
Beautiful bike!