That's amazing that you prefer to do something you love and make more or less money, than to be working something that you hate for 8 hours a day where you can make more money. That's what's called a true passion.
Great content Smokey. Currently riding a 2020 Tiger 900 GT. Have over 11,000 miles and has been a fantastic do it all bike with zero issues. Will be moving to something bigger and shaft driven next year for some long distance traveling. Most likely be the Tiger 1200 GT Explorer or a GS, but been very curious about the new Moto Guzzi Mandello. Would like to see some content on that one if you can. I think it’s a beautiful unique looking motorcycle.
@@LifeofSmokey😁 I feel ya on the peace and simplicity of living off the grid with no power or running water. I’ve got a house in town but built a tiny house out in the middle of the woods with only solar power and some animals and I prefer that much more for the reasons you mentioned. “Read third book.” 🤣 I’m the same way. Enjoy reading but don’t do it enough. Always out riding! 🏍️💨 Keep up the fine work!
As i use my xr for my ride to work, Limburg to A´twerp- Mechelen-Brussels area, i lanesplit 50 to 70 kms a day. For that i equipped the xr with denali d2s on the cambus, so the indicators alternate with the leds. Especialy in the dark, the alternating leds bounce of the rear of a lot of cars in front of my, grabbing a lot of attention.
Always nice to hear your optimistic voice, even in pouring rain. In my garage I have Royal Enfield Himalayan, KTM 890 ADV R; KTM 890 SMT; Royal Enfield Himalayan. Tried many bikes but so far those are the best ones - each in own segment. Thinking about getting Husqvarna 701... Could be interesting to see you testing Moto Guzzi V85 TT and V100 Mandello. They both look like quite interesting bikes.
Great content as always...should get a brand new F900GS Adventure and do a video on it... looking fwd to see differences on 850GSA as now is 900cc with 105HP...
In case of traffic jams during rush hour, I simply drive at 50, 60 km/h on the emergency lane 🤷♂My life is more important than stupid rules. F650CS, 4 flashing lights 👍
Have been asking for the Pikes Peak , but Ducati only has 1 in the press fleet and it's going from event to event so it's hard to get my hands on that 😁. But it's on my planning 😌
If you check out couple video's back , Biker festival day 1 I was riding a Ducati Multistrada V2 on the legendary track of Spa 😁. Long story short it's to slow for me 🙈
Smokey zou je aub de CE 04 eens kunnen lenen bij Louyet? Brussel wordt heel lastig met "old fashioned" verbrandingsmotoren binnen een paar jaar. De Gs en de 1290 zijn heel leuk voor in het weekend en voor lange afstanden, maar...
Time to see what Smokey has been up to, I have hazard warning lights on my GSA ofcourse. Everyone is waiting for the 1300 GS that's so hot right now. Riding in wet weather sucks, but it makes you a better rider I feel. Have you tested the Triumph Tiger 1200? need to search that . Take care buddy, safe travels
literally just on a smoke fest this morning . That is the gs I have at the moment . I don’t think bmw need to bother about the sa or the multistrada with the gs as they have the xr to do that. The GS is like a comfy pair of slippers but I always just want that little drop more. For off-road I would say the ktm is at the top of the tree where as on road the xr imo takes it but overall for long days pillion riding etc the gs is arguably really really good at them all so for me at the time (i am on my second gs with 20k miles) it was a great choice.
@@LifeofSmokey that’s one thing that’s great about them. I am taking mine from Scotland to Portugal in a few weeks time so will put it through its paces.
All my bikes have emergency lights:- BMW R Nine T, GSA and RT👌🏻 Have you tested the Triumph 1200 Scrambler XC or XE? I would like to watch a video of your impressions about those bikes and I’m not sure but since I’ve been following the channel I never watched a video about Triumph’s , maybe you already tested their big trail the Tiger 1200 but for sure, it was a while ago. I also had the BMW S1000 XR with the M pack and I trade it for a brand new GSA Rally. That’s a long story but it is related to my plans to do some more off-road trails or mixed rides terrains when I m traveling and the XR was limiting on that kind of road planning, so I decided to swap but it costed a lot because the S 1000 XR is a gentle beast and at the time I was still a lot in love with the bike. It wasn’t a mistake though. It was my fast bike and I miss it. Yeah it’s kinda contradictory narrative but that’s Life! It’s fantastic to see your ride on the rain, it is kinda nuts and a lot funny! 😂😂😂✌️✌️
S1000XR… kind of good middle ground but also I don’t feel much edge on this one. GS1300/1400(?) - maybe most anticipated? Personally, I’m curious how you feel about KTM890SMT or Yamaha MT09 / Duc Hypermotard. 😎 Cheers!
Took the 890SMT out for a ride couple weeks ago. Good fun bike , very playful but coming from the big 1290 engines it's a bit to slow for me in lower rpm's 😌
Do u have any interest in the touring motorcycles of BMW? For example the R18 in touring version? not many people do reviews on those because its not a very popular bike i think
Agree it's not very popular but I might take one out for a ride in the future. As for now I'm trying to pay my bills with this channel in the future. If I keep picking up motorcycles that not many people are interested I'm gonna go broke 😅. Picking them up and bringing them back costs time and money. Will see what I do with that 😁
That's amazing that you prefer to do something you love and make more or less money, than to be working something that you hate for 8 hours a day where you can make more money. That's what's called a true passion.
You want peace and quiet I can take you camping I the upper peninsula of Michigan. Absolute heaven!
Can I come also😎🙃
Let’s be random… Africa Twin Adventure Sports… 😎
Try the Aprilia RS 660 😁.
Great content Smokey. Currently riding a 2020 Tiger 900 GT. Have over 11,000 miles and has been a fantastic do it all bike with zero issues. Will be moving to something bigger and shaft driven next year for some long distance traveling. Most likely be the Tiger 1200 GT Explorer or a GS, but been very curious about the new Moto Guzzi Mandello. Would like to see some content on that one if you can. I think it’s a beautiful unique looking motorcycle.
Damn, just missed ya Smokey!
Thanks for another video!
🏍️💨
No worries I'm still here haha
@@LifeofSmokey😁
I feel ya on the peace and simplicity of living off the grid with no power or running water. I’ve got a house in town but built a tiny house out in the middle of the woods with only solar power and some animals and I prefer that much more for the reasons you mentioned.
“Read third book.” 🤣 I’m the same way. Enjoy reading but don’t do it enough. Always out riding! 🏍️💨
Keep up the fine work!
I would love to see you review a Triumph Tiger 900 or 1200 rally 👌
I have a Honda XRE 300, a bike only sold here in Latin America, amazing bike, does not have parking lights as usual with small bikes…
My old 2013 baja ktm 990 has 44 way flashes smokey. Love your videos.
As i use my xr for my ride to work, Limburg to A´twerp- Mechelen-Brussels area, i lanesplit 50 to 70 kms a day.
For that i equipped the xr with denali d2s on the cambus, so the indicators alternate with the leds.
Especialy in the dark, the alternating leds bounce of the rear of a lot of cars in front of my, grabbing a lot of attention.
Damn that's a cool and smart idea 😁👌
Svartpillen
Always nice to hear your optimistic voice, even in pouring rain. In my garage I have Royal Enfield Himalayan, KTM 890 ADV R; KTM 890 SMT; Royal Enfield Himalayan. Tried many bikes but so far those are the best ones - each in own segment. Thinking about getting Husqvarna 701... Could be interesting to see you testing Moto Guzzi V85 TT and V100 Mandello. They both look like quite interesting bikes.
That 85 is a good idea! 😁👌
BMW R9T scrambler
Great content as always...should get a brand new F900GS Adventure and do a video on it... looking fwd to see differences on 850GSA as now is 900cc with 105HP...
In case of traffic jams during rush hour, I simply drive at 50, 60 km/h on the emergency lane 🤷♂My life is more important than stupid rules. F650CS, 4 flashing lights 👍
Me likey Smokey vids. I bought a 2023 Multistrada v4 Pikes Peak a couple months ago. Would like to see you spend a few days on one.
Have been asking for the Pikes Peak , but Ducati only has 1 in the press fleet and it's going from event to event so it's hard to get my hands on that 😁. But it's on my planning 😌
Trump 1200 vs BMW GS is what i would love to see you do. 😊
My 2012 smt990 has 4way indicators, also the new to me ape turno👌
Triumph tiger 1200 explorere
Make a wish of triumph tiger 1200 rally explorer. Completed compare the current major big advs😊
Test de Kove 450 Dakar pls 😁
The XR rocks!
How about a Yamaha Fjr 1300
I do have 4 blinking indicators on my MV Agusta. I would like to see you riding on the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce!
How about the new Yamaha Tracer GT+.
Hey Smokey, would love to see you review the Multistrada V2 S. Btw, gotta love the Belgium highway traffic 😂
If you check out couple video's back , Biker festival day 1 I was riding a Ducati Multistrada V2 on the legendary track of Spa 😁. Long story short it's to slow for me 🙈
Full indicators (hazard lights flashing)
Honda Hornet CB750 2023
I do accidentally hit them sometimes instead of the indicators themselves 😂😂
Try a Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello ..
Would love to see the Yamaha MT-09 on the channel 😁
My 2023 mt09 has 4 blinker mode 😊
More bikes as I thought have it haha 😁
Hey mate keep up the great content your putting out. How bout a Kawasaki Z900 RS SE. If you can find one.
i'm having 310gs & i don't have 2w indicator 😢
Hope thay will add soon!!!!
Can't wait for new 900GS, ride it next week please...lol!
Me to!! 😂🙈
Smokey zou je aub de CE 04 eens kunnen lenen bij Louyet? Brussel wordt heel lastig met "old fashioned" verbrandingsmotoren binnen een paar jaar. De Gs en de 1290 zijn heel leuk voor in het weekend en voor lange afstanden, maar...
The CE04 is in my garage at this moment....been riding it all week 😁. Posted it on my instagram in my stories , UA-cam video coming soon 😌👌
I would like to see a test with a sidecar, like the Mash Side force.
That can be done haha 😂👌
I would like to see some Aprilia bikes on the channel
Another GS video❤️
Rainex plastic version rain just runs off.
Thanks for the info :-)
Test a Kawasaki Z900😁 looking to go for the Z650 or Z900
Yamaha tracer 9 gt+
kawasaki z900 plz
Go ride the indian ftr!
Time to see what Smokey has been up to, I have hazard warning lights on my GSA ofcourse. Everyone is waiting for the 1300 GS that's so hot right now. Riding in wet weather sucks, but it makes you a better rider I feel. Have you tested the Triumph Tiger 1200? need to search that . Take care buddy, safe travels
Not yet , many people asking for it but the marketing manager is not sending me an email back 😅🙈
You have to get that one Smokey then your channel will explode @@LifeofSmokey
@@inspectorclouseau3880 Explode over a Tiger 1200? It could happen, I guess.
how did you set up your navigation to show on the TFT screen?
literally just on a smoke fest this morning . That is the gs I have at the moment . I don’t think bmw need to bother about the sa or the multistrada with the gs as they have the xr to do that. The GS is like a comfy pair of slippers but I always just want that little drop more. For off-road I would say the ktm is at the top of the tree where as on road the xr imo takes it but overall for long days pillion riding etc the gs is arguably really really good at them all so for me at the time (i am on my second gs with 20k miles) it was a great choice.
Been riding that trophy for a week and the suspension in road is soooo soft and comfy. Feels like riding a Cadillac 😁👌
@@LifeofSmokey that’s one thing that’s great about them. I am taking mine from Scotland to Portugal in a few weeks time so will put it through its paces.
More gs vids.
All my bikes have emergency lights:- BMW R Nine T, GSA and RT👌🏻
Have you tested the Triumph 1200 Scrambler XC or XE?
I would like to watch a video of your impressions about those bikes and I’m not sure but since I’ve been following the channel I never watched a video about Triumph’s , maybe you already tested their big trail the Tiger 1200 but for sure, it was a while ago. I also had the BMW S1000 XR with the M pack and I trade it for a brand new GSA Rally. That’s a long story but it is related to my plans to do some more off-road trails or mixed rides terrains when I m traveling and the XR was limiting on that kind of road planning, so I decided to swap but it costed a lot because the S 1000 XR is a gentle beast and at the time I was still a lot in love with the bike. It wasn’t a mistake though. It was my fast bike and I miss it.
Yeah it’s kinda contradictory narrative but that’s Life!
It’s fantastic to see your ride on the rain, it is kinda nuts and a lot funny! 😂😂😂✌️✌️
Many people keep asking me about the Triumph....it's time I give them a visit 😁
@@LifeofSmokey Perfect 🤩
S1000XR… kind of good middle ground but also I don’t feel much edge on this one.
GS1300/1400(?) - maybe most anticipated?
Personally, I’m curious how you feel about KTM890SMT or Yamaha MT09 / Duc Hypermotard. 😎 Cheers!
Took the 890SMT out for a ride couple weeks ago. Good fun bike , very playful but coming from the big 1290 engines it's a bit to slow for me in lower rpm's 😌
Indian FTR ?
No more Jimny videos?
Doing more motorcycle videos now , thinking how I can get the Jimny back without losing subscribers 😅
seat is comfortable ?
Rain-X.
Do u have any interest in the touring motorcycles of BMW? For example the R18 in touring version? not many people do reviews on those because its not a very popular bike i think
Agree it's not very popular but I might take one out for a ride in the future. As for now I'm trying to pay my bills with this channel in the future. If I keep picking up motorcycles that not many people are interested I'm gonna go broke 😅. Picking them up and bringing them back costs time and money. Will see what I do with that 😁
is it true that you can't do reverse shifting (motogp pattern shifting) on this bike?
Kawasaki versys 650 vs versys 1000
H2 supercharged