@@KNIGHTCRAWLER_ I'm saving for one right now. I'll have to check out the 411 as well though as it does seem like it might also be a decent choice for me.
The final shot with Fortnine logo overlayed on top of a colorful sunset is why this is not just a motorcycle channel, but a work of art. "Look at all those colors"
they kinda find something like that for every video, and the "story" and witty monoglogs are the main reason why i watch every video fortnine. because it doesn't matter how boring the base content would be. its astonishing.
Dudes script writing is just phenomenal… he’s always bringing it home and this one’s “look at all those colors” with the sunset ending is another banger
I’m sitting here literally incapacitated with RSV and barely awake but F9 videos are so good I perked up immediately. If I’m ever sick in the hospital I will decline drugs and just tell them to put on F9 videos. That’s my cure right there Doc!
Modern scramblers are best at nothing but useful at all... until you realise you paid for an overpriced motorcycle (especially if you seek an English motorbike like a Triumph)
As demonstrated, there are clearly better choices for riding in sand dunes but this bike feels great just about everywhere else. The test ride made me throw out previous ideas regarding the spec sheet, got one and really like it.
Happened the opposite to me. Was decided on the Scram; as soon as I hopped on it decided to get the Svartpilen. As a begginer rider, the Scram was too big and heavy for my comfort. I don't regret it, still would like to ride the Scram some day.
Rode over 1000km through Himalayas from Ladakh to Kashmir, on/off road and although I made it in one piece I wouldn't call it a pleasant experience on the scram 411 lol. Bottoms out regularly on rough terrain, no guts to push through soft road without dropping the bike and then once you drop it the weight almost stops you from being able to pick it back up! Oh and Once I reached the warming climate south of Kashmir the bike overheated very quickly and oil leaked from the head, Was stuck with an expensive mechanical bill.
One thing stood out to me watching these bike reviews is that Ryan is actually wearing the gears that he showcased in his previous gear reviews. It's a nice subtle touch and it indicates that he actually believes in the quality of those equipment.
F9 videos are all a work of art. Every. Single. Time. I admire the effort and consistency with which even the sponsor section is artfully integrated into a seamless viewing experience that even that part is fun to watch.
In an interview that is now impossible to find, Jeremy Clarkson said the most important thing was not the cars or the destinations, or the cinematography, it was the words. Make every single word perfect. Sometimes I think someone at Fortnine saw the same interview.
Strongly considering this for my first bike, here in rural Sonoma County, Nor Cal. Need a entry level priced commuter for good weather days, and I’m traveling about 30 miles on local hwy each way, and coastal twisted roads for weekend “fun”. Just want something fun, decent looking, and not so expensive I’m frozen in fear of its first couple dumps. Seems like a decent choice. Just look at all those colors…
Be warned, i dropped my himalayan and broke the ground. Even the paint is made of steel. I prefer the 21" wheel on the himalayan over the smaller one on the scram.
@@mattyb7736 scram would probably be better if you’re using it purely for commutes and occasional scramblin. I love my himalayan for long trips and trails though.
@MotorcycleWrites maybe, I've ridden the scram, not as composed as the himalayan in my opinion. That bigger front wheel makes it not as eager to trun itself inside out in corners. I just like the big lazy front wheels, especially off road.
I'm considering a Scram for the same reasons, a commuter that I can take off road on forest service roads from time to time. If I where into going off road the Himalayan would probably be the better choice, the Scram seems to be better suited for my type of riding.
@@LeoTheComm I can highly recommend the platform, definitely ride it and some other competitors if you can though (or at least look at them). The scram’s definitely not class-leading and there are much more modern options if you shell out just a little more money. If you want an old-school long stroke single though I adore my himalayan and I’m sure the scram is great.
Please please, never stop making videos. The Photo/Art direction, the tone, the edition, the choice of music, the actual review and well written script. This is just an envy machine display: well deserve respect.
I would pay real money to watch a ninety-minute production - or a short series - in which they do a road trip to Prudhoe Bay, or a tour of Baffin Island or something. It would be dangerous and they would probably need sponsorship, but I have no doubt that with the right backing they could do it.
@@AshleyPomeroy Fort Nine is Peterson Publishing. The company that makes ALL the motorcycle magazines, as well as all the other topical magazines. Backing, they have plenty of. Dont you people understand this is a full blown TV Production Company?
@@Rempa The absolutely dont need sponsorship to achieve their goals. Its a giant corporation. And yes i do believe the fact that this is mere advertisement in disguise detracts significantly from its value.
I've never commented on a UA-cam video before, but I felt I needed to say excellent work to Luke McAdam as well!! Ryan gets a ton of rightfully earned credit since he's on screen, but the editing and direction needs some love too! Go Luke!!
i own a 2022 Himalayan. Ive owned a bunch of bikes over the years....Liter bikes, sport tourers, inline fours, A KLR, dirt bikes....the Himalayan is just a plain funs bike...yes its slow, but damn so fun to ride, prolly the funnest bike to ride i have owned. Your channel is well done and very entertaining keep up the excellent work!!
"Nevermind that, look at all those colors" Me each time I enter my local RE Dealer. Seriously, what a beautiful sight...good to see a manufacturer add more flash from factory on all models. I recently sold my Meteor 350 to get a Super Meteor 650 this coming summer, but dang this 411 Scrambler always catches my eye...
I've been considering a couple of bikes for the last year or so, and for 2023 both manufacturers painted them in terrible colors. (Matt beige? seriously?) I guess I will sensibly go back to find a used one in the "right" color.
there is supposedly a water cooled 400cc or so engine in the works with almost double the output of the aircooled 411. P.S - Enjoy the 650, I'm in love with my GT
instead of reading the spec sheet, something we all can do but most youtubers also keep doing in their videos, he actually provides something more important: the feeling of riding it and how it performs where it's potential buyers will use it
Yea I was thinking that the other day. Vloggers reviewing different styles of bikes, but riding the same roads /routes at the same speed, whilst drivelling on about modes, slip assist clutches, cruis... Zzzzzzzzzz
As eager as I was to dismiss this bike on specs, almost every vid on it has the rider describing how much fun it is to ride, even while acknowledging the known spec shortfalls. I bought one and it's a hoot. Great first bike. And it's cheap enough that I don't necessarily see myself getting rid of it when I'm ready for something faster.
Every time Ryan does a motorcycle review, I wanna go out and buy the bike. Not necessarily because I need it, but because he makes every and any bike look cool.
@@JumpingWatermelons Clearly you didn't listen to what he was saying lmao, he said the bike is perfectly capable of all the things you buy a bike like this to actually do if not the best at any of them, and at the end of the day the whole point of a "scrambler" is just to get out into the world and "just look at all those colours".
After Working with the Royal Enfield AFT Team on an engine component design and production, we have grown to love this company and their bikes. Cheap and good bikes for what they are, I want one personally for fun and my wife to learn, because man, look at all them colors for her to choose from.
@@richards1816 colours are important to lots of people, man or woman! RE just seem to do a wide variety of cool colours whilst many other manufacturers offer like black, white, grey. I'm not sure why more manufacturers don't offer more colours, maybe there's some paint logistics that make it difficult to manage, but I think it's one of REs strengths.
@@MrJulianneave It's the way they design their bikes, only 2-3 components actually need to be painted to change the colour of the bike because the rest is black steel or chrome. Its a smart idea because they can offer a lot of colours and only have to make 2-3 specific parts per colour but the downside is you won't ever have a complete colour throughout the bike. It will always have a lot of black steel or chrome. Also, the models they make don't have a lot of fairings like sportbikes so they can avoid having to make a dozen or so parts for a specific colour.
@@MrJulianneave You missed my tongue in cheek response to 1Zero3 Media above about lots of colors for his wife to choose from... many, not all, women aren't concerned with technical specs of a motorcycle (or car) initially but are drawn to a color they like first, then other aspects maybe later.
As a born American who visited my family in India when I was 10 yro. I saw my grandfathers Royal enfield Bullet. I heard he also had an older one somewhere when he came back from ww2 serving the Lashkar Indian brigade of the British army. The thing is RE might not be as fast as other or stronger but the History and Class RE holds is unbeatable.
every motorcycle manufacturer boasts a rich history. Nothing special about Enfiled history, They make the most unreliable and underpowered motorcycles in the world.
@@npn9409 "Unreliable" you say lmao... 4K brand new, can be fixed with a dollar tree tool set- and people in countries without electricity manage to keep fleets of them going for years... As opposed to our BRAAAPPP BRAHBRAHBRAH Harley "History" who makes overpriced break down fodder for retirees and meth- I mean "Bike" clubs.
My buddy had a Himalayan. We were riding a creek bed and he went down in some sand at a low speed. After getting the bike back up the rear wheel was locked, but after some headscratching we realized that the brake pedal had been bent BY THE SAND and was now catching on something. My buddy bent it back into shape with his hand (singular) and we carried on with our fun. He liked the bike, as did we all, but there's a reason it doesn't cost very much.
When I pikced my himalayan up at the dealer in Ecuador, the salesman was adjusting the mirrors for my height and so loosened off the bolt to do so. After adjusting he was tightening it back up and the entire lever/mirror assembly bracket literally snapped into two... He was barely tightening it snug lmaoo. We both just looked at each other like wtf.
I that is the beauty of it, a srewdriver and a hammer is enough to carry you around the world where as a BMW will need a service station visit with a big bill.
The Scram 411 is what scramblers were when it all kicked off. It's a nice nostalgic nod to an era when things were less complicated, and scrambling was just a bit of fun rather than a do-or-die race with potentially fatal consequences.
@@truthseeker111 No, a TW200 is - as Ryan has called it - a farm bike equivalent of a tractor on 2 wheels and specifically built to be so. A scrambler is as Ryan also described it here, a street bike turned scrambler - basically an old British single with bigger wheels and nobbies, voila exactly like this bike.
Except when scarmbling kicked they could actually do some duning back then. Forget about advancing or moving forward this is worse than the old days but at least it's cheap and more reliable than any actual British bike
@@andrewoh1663 sorry no. Scrambling was very common near river beds and barren lands with thick sand, it moved on to dirt hills and gave rise to motocross and dirt rallies. The original Scramblers from the 60s, the norton metisse, Bsa hornet, montessa la cross, the Greeves challenger, Ascot scrambler, Bonneville tt special were all good at it. Steve McQueen himself reviewed all of them. And fact is all those bikes would either be equal or better than this overweight RE, and they came with actual off-road tyres like the motocross tyres today, not these narrow all season looking tyres. The fact is they haven't improved and even made bike heavier with narrower tyres makes says a lot about this bike. This whole segment now is just an attempt at fake retro looking bikes just like a lot of RE's business, its built on fake nostalgia for things that never existed. They're nothing like an actual old bike from just made to look like them with badly designed 4 stroke engines, actual old bikes like the original Scramblers were all light weight 2 strokes
I dont even own a motorcycle or know how to ride one, but I never miss a chance to watch one of yalls videos. Your passion bleeds through in every one of these videos. Love it!
I watched those videos for some time and recently I bought one. Well, it is a scooter/moped and it is electric so most people riding a motorcycle wont even look at that but it is So much better in city, riding to work got interesting instead of tedious and it is quiet So regardless of my mood it doesnt exhaust me. Great thing, I am 100% more into cars and never looked at motorcycle but cars are terrible inefficient in city and it is no fun to sit in traffic
Life is very short Mr. Bush. If you can ride a bicycle, you can easily ride a motorcycle w/a little training. When I was a kid, I taught myself sitting on the side of my bed pretending I was on a machine. Braaap rap rap (the 2stroke days) 🤣. It worked. Buy a smaller used (250-500cc) bike and get out there before you're dead. YOLO!!
I live near where this was shot, and I have to give him credit for being tough. If this was filmed recently, then he filmed through some pretty cold weather. Thanks for suffering, so we could enjoy a good video!
The ride from Portland to Florence was probably the coldest I've ever been on a motorcycle! Of course dragging 430lb through the dunes was enough to keep me warm for the rest of the trip. ~RF9
It says something about the quality of this channel that you can make even a budget scrambler review so informative, beautiful and entertaining. Never change guys ❤
Ryan you've combined the true essence of riding motorbikes with (old) Top Gear level commentary and editing, with amazing music and well-thought-out diagrams. Cheer to you mate. I hope I can enjoy your videos for a long time ;)
I thought my KlR 650 was heavy and underpowered. I feel like I'm riding at the top of the world after this review. Thanks, Ryan. Look all those colors.
Top notch script writing, humor, videography, high level art form .... i just got a meteor 350 ... and with this review you just convinced me to get another Royal Enfield a Scram 411 :)
What a fantastic review. Thank you! I’ve owned bikes from 13hp to 120hp but the most fun I’ve ever had was on the lighter and less powerful ones. This one is definitely going on my wishlist. I mean look at all those colors!!!
Tw200 kinda lame duck, but still more capable than this, maybe even on the road too. I have a 1985 xt350, with MX suspension front and rear, that's what you want to scramble. 100 mpg, 89mph, 250 lbs, weirdly stable at 65 mph all day.
@@billumandal Oh ok ok thanks! Understood many references but not that one. I have it now because this video convinced me and after having a KTM I really appreciate not having 3000 sensors that can fail in the middle of nowhere.
Don’t know why but that last ‘ look at all those colours’ caught me off guard and got me all emotional. Wonderful video sir, don’t recommend the flag if you’re using here in Blighty in Salisbury plains as you might be mistaken for the ‘rabbit’ and even the bash plate won’t stop a tank round!
If you're into bikes, this is a must a watch channel. The creativity, the production, the charisma... it's just in a league of it's own. I love your stuff, keep up this amazing work.
@@unclebadger597 The thought of meaning the "new" one never even crossed my mind. Thank you for making sure no one thought I might have... what a shame if they did 😄
I stopped watching motorcycle content over a year ago, but I still snap up every Fortnine video that drops. Every video is made with such love and enthusiasm that he could be talking about anything and I would still be interested. I don't watch bike videos anymore, but who cares about that, look at all those colors.
After that review, I doubt RE would care if you lit the thing on fire as the end scene. Top quality viewing as always and besides, look at all those colours!
What I gathered from this review: 1. Reliable as Frick. 2. Will get you out of whatever hole you got yourself stuck in... eventually. 3. Easy to maintain. Really easy to maintain, just more of it is required. 4. Heavy but strong as frack. Will ride nice on the streets without being too fragile for the dirt. 5. Is just an adventure bike on street tires. But cheap, and better than most scramblers.
It's videos like this one that made me a fan of this channel and convinced me I could get into motorcycles in the first place. His review of Enfield's Continental GT convinced me to buy my first bike: its Interceptor twin. Orange Crush, of course. 10,000 miles and a year later, that bike and this channel still make me giggle like a fool. Just happy to be here 👍🏾
As an Indian I must say that the Fortnine reviews surpasses all of the RE Scram reviews by the Indian media so far- Trust me on this one this man is a godsent fr. Thank you for the visually breathtaking videos I get in my feed.
Éste es uno de los mejores vídeos de la "Scram 411" que he visto. Gracias por el estilo de narración, es divertido y serio al mismo tiempo. Saludos desde Talca, Chile.
Always the gold standard of reviews, newcomers like me are learning so much from you guys. The 'stressed member' gag had me LOL so loud my partner came in to check up on me. Great, production, great script and flawless delivery, what a fantastic team.
I don't know how many times I've watched this review, but I know one thing - every time I hear someone say: "Look at all..." I immediately add: "...those colours!" and have a stupid smile on my face because I remember this video!
This made my day! The Scram 411 is my first motorcycle and I'm loving it, I was stunned at what you actually highlighted it in, what a gorgeous place to test it to the extreme, Silver Spirit is what I have...*but look at all those colors*... 😉
I have a Scram and this episode just makes me like it even more (than I already do). Really well done and I wish there were some rideable sand dunes in my neck of the woods...
Bravo. Just. The writing. The visual story telling. The ending. Bravo bravo bravo. I sometimes listen to these episodes before writing essays; not because they're at all related to my subject matter, but simply because I find your writing so beautifully composed.
I have a Himalayan here in Ireland it's ideal for the mountain tracks,back roads etc, but I wouldn't be Daft enough to take it into deep loose sand, great video 📸. again!
I live in the Southern California high desert and take mine in deep sand all the time. It does fine. Ideal? No. But it makes it without much fuss. Which is basically the entire vibe of that bike.
Hi Team FortNine, a fan for the past 6 years, joined for the love of motorcycles and stayed for Ryan's no beating-around-the-bush attitude with Canadian politeness. Started following in India when you guys were not making videos for viewers for that part of the world, nowadays you guys are actually making the global content, and thanks for including Indian motorcyclists in the fold. Now I am settled in Seattle, since I've been here been looking for a motorcycle(It's way costly to import mine here), and caught my eye on Ducati Sports classic family, found one across the border. I was wishing since you guys are familiar with the area and trade I would love to see Ryan in a video on Ducati Sports classic(possibly on a Godfather theme) and a regular video on how to buy a motorcycle across the border, technicality, and paperwork involved for custom. Keep motorcycling, cheers
I bought a RE 411 BS4 almost a year ago (now with 18k+ kms in the clock) as my first ever motorcycle. Definetly you just hit all the highs & lows of the motorcycle clearly and honest way. I try myself to skip the sand dunes (I live in Atacama Desert) on my himalayan cause is a heavy cruiser! One of the best things the Himalayan 411 does is to be the best motorcycle to start with because of the price, cheap to maintain, you can do your own services, but also the motorcycle is very user-friendly, very kind with the newbies, easy to control, you can have both feets flat on the floor, smooth clutch, lazy-enough acceleration, excellent consumption (average 400km per tank). I really liked this video of yours, also I agree and share the same opinion about the Himalayan 411 (ADV or Scrambler). Thank you for this video and the job you do with your team. Saludos!
I love my Himalayan! It's been super reliable and perfect for the dusty back roads and fire trails here in Australia, with the occasional 6 hour day ride on the highway. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to go back to a CB500X and that Japanese build quality, but since I wanted to avoid the used bike market, nothing came close in price to the Himalayan. Not to mention, I like Itchy Boots ;)
"just look at all those colors" is what keeps me on my bikes when the speeds are low. And it's what made me like adventure riding. This video is incredible
@@unmaltipo Siddharth Lal, made a statement in 2017 about it, it has been spotted since 2022, being tested, it is almost end of the first quarter of 2023, rumours say 2024. CoViD-19 came and has almost gone, and, we still wait for a bihger, better Himalayan-esque Motorcycle from Eicher.
Man, I just wanted to say that your production quality continues to improve. The scripting, the camera work and your riding technique just all add up to a very enjoyable and informative video. Also, thank you for visiting my home state of Oregon. (I almost forgot, the very subtle insertion of the Willhelm scream gave me a huge laugh.)
I have to say that these video essays / reviews are the only ones I watch at least twice and then again weeks later. They are just so nice, calming and interesting. I’ll raise a pint to you Ryan and team. Especially as it’s St. Paddy’s day in a couple of days…so I that’ll be a pint of the black stuff. I Thank youse all.
Today's video was as epic as the original "On Any Sunday". I always enjoy your videos because you mix content and humor. Watching your videos is much better than watching the snow coming down outside my window. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
What a good review/video idea to do the performance tests based off the colors! Never the same two videos from you guys and I love that. It's what keeps me coming back.
Amazing cinematography and great script as always! Also really nice seeing you do an RE review again. Royal Enfield has become a really interesting brand these last few years. Keep it up!
Hi Ryan. Love you videos. But once again, I have to disagree with you. The Enfield Scram is not the only scrambler that is not a street bike. The Moto Guzzi V85 TT is basically a scrambler that actually has some off road legs. People call it an ADV bike, and the manufacturer calls it a 'retro enduro', but it is pretty scramblerey.
to be honest the greatest review here is how much fun you seemed to have, I felt a bond develop between you and the bike after that successful hillclimb
He makes literally makes fun of this bike, shows how horrible it is off-road for an 'adventure' bike and you still think he likes the bike. I don't know if that's dedication or blindness but I guess you can still look at the colors and be happy on bad bike. You could also be happier with a crf but then you don't get the colors
Man, I always waited for the 411 platform reviews only to wait even more for when the LC 450 platform is released. Truly gonna see the whole moto journal community polarise their opinions towards the positive with that one. ❤️🙏🏽✔️ Much love to Team F9 and Ryan from India for the MOST ENTERTAINING, INFORMATIVE AND FUN TO WATCH reviews
I've put a few hundred miles on the OG Himalayan. I didn't only appreciate it for what it was, I loved it. I'm planning on renting one for a month long tour of the east coast and mountains of Australia soon. I own a GS and love it too, but the fact is the top 2/3rds of the horse power range in most adv bikes are there for the riders inadequate...ego, not because those horses ever leave the stall. I've recommended this bike to more future riders than any other. Regardless of what kind of riding you think you're going to gravitate towards, a Himalayan is the perfect step off point. And it could be your cruiser, commuter, or take you around the world. Good video guys.
I ride a BMW at home but used a himmy for a month long off road adventure in the Spanish Pyrenees. Now I am back on the beamer I am thinking of selling it for a smaller bike.
I've had my Himmy for about 4 years. I took it on a 2000km trip a couple years ago and I've ridden rough trails with it. The Himalayan will get you just about anywhere as long as you don't expect to get there fast.
At the end of the day you just can’t get away from the fact that it is 1/2 the price of most of it’s ,competitors and if you haven’t got a lot of dosh, it’s still going to get you out there having fun and that for me is what it’s all about! ( regardless of the colour).
Cool. I used the link in the description and saved $65 off the cost of an Insta360 X3 motorcycle kit. I've been wanting one for a while but was waiting for a sale. Thanks FortNine. Great video as always. I like the running gag about all the colors and the beautiful finish.
That's one of the best for sure! Piano companies and deserts, possibly my favorite F9 line. I have a WR250R and still want a TW someday because of that video. Is it as magical as you thought it would be?
@@Ozark221 I think so! I"m pretty new to motorcycle riding but I just like smaller bikes in theory and practice. I have a lot of videos up on my channel if you're interested.
that one dude who kept asking for a Royal Enfield review is winning right now
That one is me. Definitely
I own Himalayan
Who, Barrett?
@@KNIGHTCRAWLER_ I'm saving for one right now. I'll have to check out the 411 as well though as it does seem like it might also be a decent choice for me.
With the price Royal Enfield is selling these at... we're all winning.
Turning the "Look at all those colors" into the narrative framing of the "point" of the bike is phenomenal.
The final shot with Fortnine logo overlayed on top of a colorful sunset is why this is not just a motorcycle channel, but a work of art. "Look at all those colors"
It was also comedy gold!
@@dragonsaige You stole my comment damn you
That's actually Royal Enfield's entire marketing strategy... "look at all those colors" XD
they kinda find something like that for every video, and the "story" and witty monoglogs are the main reason why i watch every video fortnine. because it doesn't matter how boring the base content would be. its astonishing.
Dudes script writing is just phenomenal… he’s always bringing it home and this one’s “look at all those colors” with the sunset ending is another banger
You sound like a UA-cam comment copywriter.
Enfield's got the colours, we've got the angles 🙌
I read that in the voice of Wolfman Jack. 😂👍
Shudup
Oh come onnnn
You thought she was diggin' you, when she was diggin' ME!
But..
Look at all those colors
This isn't just a motorcycle review, this is medicine.
Never mind that. Just look at all those colors 🤣
Look at all those colours.
Looks like an ambulance too 😂😂
Damn right, therapy session
I’m sitting here literally incapacitated with RSV and barely awake but F9 videos are so good I perked up immediately. If I’m ever sick in the hospital I will decline drugs and just tell them to put on F9 videos. That’s my cure right there Doc!
That shot with the F9 logo over the sun at the end is absolutely gorgeous. Brilliant scriptwriting, cinematography, delivery... you guys are artists
One would pay for the ticket in a movie hall of he can combine a collection.
Never mind that...
"It's the small fish in a fake pond". In a sentence he described the motorcycle and the whole modern scrambler category... Well done sir.
but they look nice and like adventure. I would buy one for my city commute!
Scramblers are the SUVs/Crossovers of the Motorcycle world lol
@@Carlisho That's implying most crossovers and suvs aren't entirely road princesses. Also at least scramblers look good...
In other words, Himalaya is a subpar adventure bike, but half-decent Scrambler in a market of garbage fakes.
Modern scramblers are best at nothing but useful at all... until you realise you paid for an overpriced motorcycle (especially if you seek an English motorbike like a Triumph)
Whoever wrote the script for this episode, give them a raise. I laughed out loud many times. Well done.
You were just looking at him.
But never mind about that...
@@gregorylagrange just look at all those colors
Ryan himself probably
as far as i know ryan does
As demonstrated, there are clearly better choices for riding in sand dunes but this bike feels great just about everywhere else. The test ride made me throw out previous ideas regarding the spec sheet, got one and really like it.
Happened the opposite to me. Was decided on the Scram; as soon as I hopped on it decided to get the Svartpilen. As a begginer rider, the Scram was too big and heavy for my comfort. I don't regret it, still would like to ride the Scram some day.
Rode over 1000km through Himalayas from Ladakh to Kashmir, on/off road and although I made it in one piece I wouldn't call it a pleasant experience on the scram 411 lol. Bottoms out regularly on rough terrain, no guts to push through soft road without dropping the bike and then once you drop it the weight almost stops you from being able to pick it back up! Oh and Once I reached the warming climate south of Kashmir the bike overheated very quickly and oil leaked from the head, Was stuck with an expensive mechanical bill.
But look at all the colors!
@@Scottsdale_Charlie 🤣🤣
Then why is it called a scrambler then?
Impeccable production quality, as per usual from Ryan and his team. 👏
_But never mind that, just look at those colours!_
I was going to comment the same .
But never mind that, just look at those colours!
🤣
How did you write that in italic?
I'm asking for a Hero Xpulse review now. 🤣🥲🥲🥲
bahahah, this gag was by far my favorite from Ryan and the team. They've had some real good ones too
One thing stood out to me watching these bike reviews is that Ryan is actually wearing the gears that he showcased in his previous gear reviews. It's a nice subtle touch and it indicates that he actually believes in the quality of those equipment.
Never mind that i mean nhìn những màu sắc kia kìa :)))
I bought the Alpinestars Halo for a tour across Vietnam based on his last jacket video. It's done great for this trip so far!
Ryan has always been pretty clear that he doesn’t how what he wouldn’t wear. It’s a primary reason why many of us what him. Epically good channel.
Yes, but look at all those colors.
It’s out of convince more than anything. Companies send him stuff. He keeps and uses the ones he likes.
Husquaprada, BMDior and Dagucci had me chucklin' pretty good. Great writing as always.
F9 videos are all a work of art.
Every. Single. Time.
I admire the effort and consistency with which even the sponsor section is artfully integrated into a seamless viewing experience that even that part is fun to watch.
but never mind that, just look at those colours!
Yes, the sponsorship had the best line - "The smartest way to film your dumb sh*t". 😂
I honestly prefer excellent content like this once every week or so, than people posting rubbish and ranting every day.
I came here just to say that, so I'll say it again: An absolute work of art, every time.
be cool to add substance and truth....
One of the best scripts written for a motorcycle review ever. Perfectly done.
In an interview that is now impossible to find, Jeremy Clarkson said the most important thing was not the cars or the destinations, or the cinematography, it was the words. Make every single word perfect. Sometimes I think someone at Fortnine saw the same interview.
Strongly considering this for my first bike, here in rural Sonoma County, Nor Cal. Need a entry level priced commuter for good weather days, and I’m traveling about 30 miles on local hwy each way, and coastal twisted roads for weekend “fun”. Just want something fun, decent looking, and not so expensive I’m frozen in fear of its first couple dumps. Seems like a decent choice. Just look at all those colors…
Be warned, i dropped my himalayan and broke the ground. Even the paint is made of steel. I prefer the 21" wheel on the himalayan over the smaller one on the scram.
@@mattyb7736 scram would probably be better if you’re using it purely for commutes and occasional scramblin. I love my himalayan for long trips and trails though.
@MotorcycleWrites maybe, I've ridden the scram, not as composed as the himalayan in my opinion. That bigger front wheel makes it not as eager to trun itself inside out in corners. I just like the big lazy front wheels, especially off road.
I'm considering a Scram for the same reasons, a commuter that I can take off road on forest service roads from time to time. If I where into going off road the Himalayan would probably be the better choice, the Scram seems to be better suited for my type of riding.
@@LeoTheComm I can highly recommend the platform, definitely ride it and some other competitors if you can though (or at least look at them). The scram’s definitely not class-leading and there are much more modern options if you shell out just a little more money. If you want an old-school long stroke single though I adore my himalayan and I’m sure the scram is great.
Please please, never stop making videos. The Photo/Art direction, the tone, the edition, the choice of music, the actual review and well written script. This is just an envy machine display: well deserve respect.
this channel is peterson publishing.
I would pay real money to watch a ninety-minute production - or a short series - in which they do a road trip to Prudhoe Bay, or a tour of Baffin Island or something. It would be dangerous and they would probably need sponsorship, but I have no doubt that with the right backing they could do it.
@@AshleyPomeroy Fort Nine is Peterson Publishing. The company that makes ALL the motorcycle magazines, as well as all the other topical magazines. Backing, they have plenty of. Dont you people understand this is a full blown TV Production Company?
@@DieselRamcharger But does this fact takes away the value of it?
@@Rempa The absolutely dont need sponsorship to achieve their goals. Its a giant corporation. And yes i do believe the fact that this is mere advertisement in disguise detracts significantly from its value.
I've never commented on a UA-cam video before, but I felt I needed to say excellent work to Luke McAdam as well!! Ryan gets a ton of rightfully earned credit since he's on screen, but the editing and direction needs some love too! Go Luke!!
I don’t know Luke but he seems like a swell guy.
Rayan, But never mind that, just look at those colours!
Skookum as frig.
Congratulations on your first comment. Fuck you
Saving your comment is like a super power you can use only once.
i own a 2022 Himalayan. Ive owned a bunch of bikes over the years....Liter bikes, sport tourers, inline fours, A KLR, dirt bikes....the Himalayan is just a plain funs bike...yes its slow, but damn so fun to ride, prolly the funnest bike to ride i have owned. Your channel is well done and very entertaining keep up the excellent work!!
Funny how the KLR falls into its own category.
Of course it does
"Nevermind that, look at all those colors"
Me each time I enter my local RE Dealer. Seriously, what a beautiful sight...good to see a manufacturer add more flash from factory on all models.
I recently sold my Meteor 350 to get a Super Meteor 650 this coming summer, but dang this 411 Scrambler always catches my eye...
Why not both🥺
I've been considering a couple of bikes for the last year or so, and for 2023 both manufacturers painted them in terrible colors. (Matt beige? seriously?) I guess I will sensibly go back to find a used one in the "right" color.
there is supposedly a water cooled 400cc or so engine in the works with almost double the output of the aircooled 411. P.S - Enjoy the 650, I'm in love with my GT
I'm waiting for news on the Shotgun 650.
hi bladed
The quality and thoughtfulness that goes into every episode. INSANE
My favorite moto channel for sure
His witty jokes, dude. Always caught me off guard. 👌
@@ammarharith5512 the look at all those colors tie-in at the end. Creative AF.
@@ammarharith5512 and look at all these colors!
He does have a whole team to make these magical vids happen. Blesses to them.
instead of reading the spec sheet, something we all can do but most youtubers also keep doing in their videos, he actually provides something more important: the feeling of riding it and how it performs where it's potential buyers will use it
Yea I was thinking that the other day. Vloggers reviewing different styles of bikes, but riding the same roads /routes at the same speed, whilst drivelling on about modes, slip assist clutches, cruis... Zzzzzzzzzz
As eager as I was to dismiss this bike on specs, almost every vid on it has the rider describing how much fun it is to ride, even while acknowledging the known spec shortfalls.
I bought one and it's a hoot. Great first bike. And it's cheap enough that I don't necessarily see myself getting rid of it when I'm ready for something faster.
Every time Ryan does a motorcycle review, I wanna go out and buy the bike. Not necessarily because I need it, but because he makes every and any bike look cool.
I bought a Super Tenere without ever having actually seen one just based on his 24 hour Super Tenere video. No regrets.
Did you even listen to what he was saying? This bike is crap
@@JumpingWatermelons Clearly you didn't listen to what he was saying lmao, he said the bike is perfectly capable of all the things you buy a bike like this to actually do if not the best at any of them, and at the end of the day the whole point of a "scrambler" is just to get out into the world and "just look at all those colours".
After Working with the Royal Enfield AFT Team on an engine component design and production, we have grown to love this company and their bikes. Cheap and good bikes for what they are, I want one personally for fun and my wife to learn, because man, look at all them colors for her to choose from.
Colors are important to women! 😉
😂😂
@@richards1816 colours are important to lots of people, man or woman! RE just seem to do a wide variety of cool colours whilst many other manufacturers offer like black, white, grey. I'm not sure why more manufacturers don't offer more colours, maybe there's some paint logistics that make it difficult to manage, but I think it's one of REs strengths.
@@MrJulianneave It's the way they design their bikes, only 2-3 components actually need to be painted to change the colour of the bike because the rest is black steel or chrome. Its a smart idea because they can offer a lot of colours and only have to make 2-3 specific parts per colour but the downside is you won't ever have a complete colour throughout the bike. It will always have a lot of black steel or chrome. Also, the models they make don't have a lot of fairings like sportbikes so they can avoid having to make a dozen or so parts for a specific colour.
@@MrJulianneave You missed my tongue in cheek response to 1Zero3 Media above about lots of colors for his wife to choose from... many, not all, women aren't concerned with technical specs of a motorcycle (or car) initially but are drawn to a color they like first, then other aspects maybe later.
As a born American who visited my family in India when I was 10 yro. I saw my grandfathers Royal enfield Bullet. I heard he also had an older one somewhere when he came back from ww2 serving the Lashkar Indian brigade of the British army. The thing is RE might not be as fast as other or stronger but the History and Class RE holds is unbeatable.
every motorcycle manufacturer boasts a rich history. Nothing special about Enfiled history, They make the most unreliable and underpowered motorcycles in the world.
@@npn9409
"Unreliable" you say lmao... 4K brand new, can be fixed with a dollar tree tool set- and people in countries without electricity manage to keep fleets of them going for years...
As opposed to our BRAAAPPP BRAHBRAHBRAH Harley "History" who makes overpriced break down fodder for retirees and meth- I mean "Bike" clubs.
@@npn9409but look at all the colours 😂
😶 unreliable? @@npn9409
@@npn9409It's special at least for Indians. It's still used by the military.
My buddy had a Himalayan. We were riding a creek bed and he went down in some sand at a low speed. After getting the bike back up the rear wheel was locked, but after some headscratching we realized that the brake pedal had been bent BY THE SAND and was now catching on something. My buddy bent it back into shape with his hand (singular) and we carried on with our fun. He liked the bike, as did we all, but there's a reason it doesn't cost very much.
When I pikced my himalayan up at the dealer in Ecuador, the salesman was adjusting the mirrors for my height and so loosened off the bolt to do so. After adjusting he was tightening it back up and the entire lever/mirror assembly bracket literally snapped into two... He was barely tightening it snug lmaoo. We both just looked at each other like wtf.
I that is the beauty of it, a srewdriver and a hammer is enough to carry you around the world where as a BMW will need a service station visit with a big bill.
@@prashanthb6521 The BMW wont snap in half, thought
But never mind that. Just look at all those colors!
If it was aluminum brake lever it would have broke
The Scram 411 is what scramblers were when it all kicked off. It's a nice nostalgic nod to an era when things were less complicated, and scrambling was just a bit of fun rather than a do-or-die race with potentially fatal consequences.
A TW200 is what you described 💯
@@truthseeker111 No, a TW200 is - as Ryan has called it - a farm bike equivalent of a tractor on 2 wheels and specifically built to be so. A scrambler is as Ryan also described it here, a street bike turned scrambler - basically an old British single with bigger wheels and nobbies, voila exactly like this bike.
Except when scarmbling kicked they could actually do some duning back then. Forget about advancing or moving forward this is worse than the old days but at least it's cheap and more reliable than any actual British bike
@@shivamarya5225 sorry no.
Scrambling started in the UK as a race on hilly or rocky ground using big old 4 strokes. There was no 'duning' in the UK
@@andrewoh1663 sorry no. Scrambling was very common near river beds and barren lands with thick sand, it moved on to dirt hills and gave rise to motocross and dirt rallies. The original Scramblers from the 60s, the norton metisse, Bsa hornet, montessa la cross, the Greeves challenger, Ascot scrambler, Bonneville tt special were all good at it. Steve McQueen himself reviewed all of them. And fact is all those bikes would either be equal or better than this overweight RE, and they came with actual off-road tyres like the motocross tyres today, not these narrow all season looking tyres. The fact is they haven't improved and even made bike heavier with narrower tyres makes says a lot about this bike. This whole segment now is just an attempt at fake retro looking bikes just like a lot of RE's business, its built on fake nostalgia for things that never existed. They're nothing like an actual old bike from just made to look like them with badly designed 4 stroke engines, actual old bikes like the original Scramblers were all light weight 2 strokes
I am convinced Ryan in the long lost 4th member of top gear. Abandoned for his motorcycle favouritism
I dont even own a motorcycle or know how to ride one, but I never miss a chance to watch one of yalls videos. Your passion bleeds through in every one of these videos. Love it!
Yet.
Then, you know what time it is..
Time to get a motorcycle 🏍️
I watched those videos for some time and recently I bought one.
Well, it is a scooter/moped and it is electric so most people riding a motorcycle wont even look at that but it is So much better in city, riding to work got interesting instead of tedious and it is quiet So regardless of my mood it doesnt exhaust me. Great thing, I am 100% more into cars and never looked at motorcycle but cars are terrible inefficient in city and it is no fun to sit in traffic
you're better off, riding is dangerous... but just look at those colors
Life is very short Mr. Bush. If you can ride a bicycle, you can easily ride a motorcycle w/a little training.
When I was a kid, I taught myself sitting on the side of my bed pretending I was on a machine. Braaap rap rap (the 2stroke days) 🤣.
It worked.
Buy a smaller used (250-500cc) bike and get out there before you're dead. YOLO!!
I live near where this was shot, and I have to give him credit for being tough. If this was filmed recently, then he filmed through some pretty cold weather. Thanks for suffering, so we could enjoy a good video!
The ride from Portland to Florence was probably the coldest I've ever been on a motorcycle! Of course dragging 430lb through the dunes was enough to keep me warm for the rest of the trip. ~RF9
@@FortNine loving your work dude!
@@FortNine amazing you found a day with sun and minus the horde of SxS Bros.
Where was this shot
@@FortNine Do more bikers fist fights!
It says something about the quality of this channel that you can make even a budget scrambler review so informative, beautiful and entertaining. Never change guys ❤
Ryan you've combined the true essence of riding motorbikes with (old) Top Gear level commentary and editing, with amazing music and well-thought-out diagrams. Cheer to you mate. I hope I can enjoy your videos for a long time ;)
Yes, these vids are art.
Top gear of Motorcycles. So true.
I thought my KlR 650 was heavy and underpowered. I feel like I'm riding at the top of the world after this review. Thanks, Ryan. Look all those colors.
And you can drop it in a creek and it'll be fine, I know I've done it!
How many colours does the klr come in? 😃
@@davesy6969as many as the number of rattlecans your local hardware store has in stock! 😁
As a fellow KLR rider, I approve of this message 😂
@@echothreemike if you ain't shopping at hardware stores for klr parts, you ain't doing it right!
Top notch script writing, humor, videography, high level art form .... i just got a meteor 350 ... and with this review you just convinced me to get another Royal Enfield a Scram 411 :)
I have a Classic 350 and would now like to add a Scram to the stable.
What a fantastic review. Thank you! I’ve owned bikes from 13hp to 120hp but the most fun I’ve ever had was on the lighter and less powerful ones. This one is definitely going on my wishlist. I mean look at all those colors!!!
💯 TW200
@@truthseeker111 we get it, you like the TW 😂
Tw200 kinda lame duck, but still more capable than this, maybe even on the road too. I have a 1985 xt350, with MX suspension front and rear, that's what you want to scramble. 100 mpg, 89mph, 250 lbs, weirdly stable at 65 mph all day.
it's not exactly lighter..
Scram 411 is not light. It is quite heavy and actually feels underpoweres. The engine design is also ancient.
“it landed surprisingly bad…like Joe Rogan stand ups”😂😂 way too good of joke to go unnoticed!!!
Great presentation once more!lovely bike ❤
But never mind that. Just look at all those colors!
Well thanks for repeating it then.
His podcast and stand-up comedy are at 2 completely different levels .
There goes his invite to JRE
@@rd7002 bad and worse
"This engine is only two steps removed from a mortar and pestle"
Comedy gold, made me lose it lol, absolutely love all these videos.
I don’t get it 😐haha
@@milowwhe’s saying how old tech it is.
@@billumandal Oh ok ok thanks! Understood many references but not that one. I have it now because this video convinced me and after having a KTM I really appreciate not having 3000 sensors that can fail in the middle of nowhere.
Don’t know why but that last ‘ look at all those colours’ caught me off guard and got me all emotional.
Wonderful video sir, don’t recommend the flag if you’re using here in Blighty in Salisbury plains as you might be mistaken for the ‘rabbit’ and even the bash plate won’t stop a tank round!
Same thing, the repeating phrase one more time, right as it might have crossed over into annoying suddenly nailed the heart. Very well done.
Having a flag in the dunes is legally required in the vain hope that someone sees it poking up prior to launching into you.
Caught me square in the feels, too.
Yeah that last ending statement hit home hard. Reminded me of my own rides out in the wild. Such a peaceful ending shot
Holy hell... that cinematography is levels above anything I've ever seen, absolutely incredible, jaw dropping!
Their Husqvarna review... Watch it if you haven't. But really, all of F9 is on another level.
If you're into bikes, this is a must a watch channel.
The creativity, the production, the charisma... it's just in a league of it's own.
I love your stuff, keep up this amazing work.
Please never stop making videos Ryan... you and your team are legendary; to me the Top Gear of the two wheels world!
This is what "Top Gear" aspires to, and fails.
I'm sure he means the OLD Top Gear. The only REAL Top Gear 🙂
@@unclebadger597 The thought of meaning the "new" one never even crossed my mind. Thank you for making sure no one thought I might have... what a shame if they did 😄
These are the sorts of motorcycle videos that make non riders want to find out what they're missing. Rare, indeed. Some might say, 'priceless'.
Thank you Ryan! I was looking for an Enfield review and I found this masterpiece. This channel ages like fine wine.
I stopped watching motorcycle content over a year ago, but I still snap up every Fortnine video that drops. Every video is made with such love and enthusiasm that he could be talking about anything and I would still be interested. I don't watch bike videos anymore, but who cares about that, look at all those colors.
There’s actually a cheese review vid 😂😂
After that review, I doubt RE would care if you lit the thing on fire as the end scene. Top quality viewing as always and besides, look at all those colours!
fort nine make even the promotional adverts watchable … honestly, you guys are the best out there 👍
What I gathered from this review:
1. Reliable as Frick.
2. Will get you out of whatever hole you got yourself stuck in... eventually.
3. Easy to maintain. Really easy to maintain, just more of it is required.
4. Heavy but strong as frack. Will ride nice on the streets without being too fragile for the dirt.
5. Is just an adventure bike on street tires. But cheap, and better than most scramblers.
Skookum as frig! And I'm from Poland...
Slow and strong, simple.
It's videos like this one that made me a fan of this channel and convinced me I could get into motorcycles in the first place. His review of Enfield's Continental GT convinced me to buy my first bike: its Interceptor twin. Orange Crush, of course.
10,000 miles and a year later, that bike and this channel still make me giggle like a fool. Just happy to be here 👍🏾
the production value here is YEARS ahead of any potential competitors. bravo ryan.
One of the few reviewers who does a motorcycle review that leaves you to completely draw your own conclusions. Top Notch!
As an Indian I must say that the Fortnine reviews surpasses all of the RE Scram reviews by the Indian media so far- Trust me on this one this man is a godsent fr. Thank you for the visually breathtaking videos I get in my feed.
word
I believe this is so because, reviews are not their main gig.
Never mind that, just look at all those colors....
Ehh, It's gonna hold on,
Heard of Sarge.?
Éste es uno de los mejores vídeos de la "Scram 411" que he visto. Gracias por el estilo de narración, es divertido y serio al mismo tiempo. Saludos desde Talca, Chile.
Lo mismo digo compa y yo ya me convenci en comprarla. Saludos!
My God that production quality!
Not only the best motorcycle content on the platform but some of the best content out there, regardless of category
Exactly my thought.
Always the gold standard of reviews, newcomers like me are learning so much from you guys. The 'stressed member' gag had me LOL so loud my partner came in to check up on me. Great, production, great script and flawless delivery, what a fantastic team.
I don't know how many times I've watched this review, but I know one thing - every time I hear someone say: "Look at all..." I immediately add: "...those colours!" and have a stupid smile on my face because I remember this video!
This made my day! The Scram 411 is my first motorcycle and I'm loving it, I was stunned at what you actually highlighted it in, what a gorgeous place to test it to the extreme, Silver Spirit is what I have...*but look at all those colors*... 😉
Then try a TW200 💯 better in every way.
@@truthseeker111 Lol no thank you 🙃
@@truthseeker111 Man, why are you trying so hard to sell a TW200 in a comment section?
@@sublimefermion2205 I know right? It's like he doesn't know that the DR200 exists.
Totally reminds me of good old top gear. Style, narration, editing and of course the sheer amount of quality. Love it.
I have a Scram and this episode just makes me like it even more (than I already do). Really well done and I wish there were some rideable sand dunes in my neck of the woods...
Bravo. Just. The writing. The visual story telling. The ending. Bravo bravo bravo.
I sometimes listen to these episodes before writing essays; not because they're at all related to my subject matter, but simply because I find your writing so beautifully composed.
Don't forget about all the colors.
I have a Himalayan here in Ireland it's ideal for the mountain tracks,back roads etc, but I wouldn't be Daft enough to take it into deep loose sand, great video 📸. again!
I live in the Southern California high desert and take mine in deep sand all the time. It does fine. Ideal? No. But it makes it without much fuss. Which is basically the entire vibe of that bike.
I also have a Himalayan here in Ireland.
I've been riding a Himalayan since 2018. It is fantastic. Bought another.
The final “Nevermind that,, just look at those colors” hit the spot ❤️,, no wonder why you are that freaking good
Oh boy, here I am planning on moving on from an unreliable Enfield Thunderbird to a nice v- Strom 250 and then you release this lovely little video
Hi Team FortNine, a fan for the past 6 years, joined for the love of motorcycles and stayed for Ryan's no beating-around-the-bush attitude with Canadian politeness. Started following in India when you guys were not making videos for viewers for that part of the world, nowadays you guys are actually making the global content, and thanks for including Indian motorcyclists in the fold. Now I am settled in Seattle, since I've been here been looking for a motorcycle(It's way costly to import mine here), and caught my eye on Ducati Sports classic family, found one across the border. I was wishing since you guys are familiar with the area and trade I would love to see Ryan in a video on Ducati Sports classic(possibly on a Godfather theme) and a regular video on how to buy a motorcycle across the border, technicality, and paperwork involved for custom. Keep motorcycling, cheers
This is easily my favorite motorcycle channel by far! Great work guys!
Man, your production value never seems to falter. Good job, sir, and those you work with.
I bought a RE 411 BS4 almost a year ago (now with 18k+ kms in the clock) as my first ever motorcycle. Definetly you just hit all the highs & lows of the motorcycle clearly and honest way.
I try myself to skip the sand dunes (I live in Atacama Desert) on my himalayan cause is a heavy cruiser! One of the best things the Himalayan 411 does is to be the best motorcycle to start with because of the price, cheap to maintain, you can do your own services, but also the motorcycle is very user-friendly, very kind with the newbies, easy to control, you can have both feets flat on the floor, smooth clutch, lazy-enough acceleration, excellent consumption (average 400km per tank).
I really liked this video of yours, also I agree and share the same opinion about the Himalayan 411 (ADV or Scrambler). Thank you for this video and the job you do with your team.
Saludos!
I love my Himalayan! It's been super reliable and perfect for the dusty back roads and fire trails here in Australia, with the occasional 6 hour day ride on the highway. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to go back to a CB500X and that Japanese build quality, but since I wanted to avoid the used bike market, nothing came close in price to the Himalayan. Not to mention, I like Itchy Boots ;)
We all love Noraly :)
@@rogerkay8603 Well who wouldn't....
Since she had a Himalayan, and CB500X and now a CRF, you have more choices....
@@ws8080 I would, except for my total lack of money :P
Literally NO ONE is better at this art form. Masterclass.
"just look at all those colors" is what keeps me on my bikes when the speeds are low. And it's what made me like adventure riding. This video is incredible
Ryan F9 teaching us once again about bike design and physics
But nevermind that, look at all those colors!! 😁
Finally Ryan on a Scram 411, when do we get the Himalayan ride review in F9 style?
Nevermind, look at all those colours 🤣🤣🤣.
I hope when the Himalayan 450 comes out. He pretty much said what he thinks about the current one.
@@unmaltipo Siddharth Lal, made a statement in 2017 about it, it has been spotted since 2022, being tested, it is almost end of the first quarter of 2023, rumours say 2024. CoViD-19 came and has almost gone, and, we still wait for a bihger, better Himalayan-esque Motorcycle from Eicher.
I really like the way you integrated your sponsor pitch so naturally into this video. Another wonderful video. Thank you.
Whilst every other bike review regurgitates the tech specs from manufacturers, Ryan is writing poetry...... and just look at those colours!
Man, I just wanted to say that your production quality continues to improve. The scripting, the camera work and your riding technique just all add up to a very enjoyable and informative video. Also, thank you for visiting my home state of Oregon. (I almost forgot, the very subtle insertion of the Willhelm scream gave me a huge laugh.)
this has to be the best Motorcycle advert i have seen for years
already one of the best reviews of the lovely Scram. Bouhgt it last year as my first bike and love it
Looks like a great first bike!
What colour?
@@spotty_cat26 grey and yellow. By far my favorite
@@volvo09 thanks. It definitly is...
The whole video is great as usual, and that ad was the best product placement I've ever seen in a youtube video.
I find that riding an underpowered bike at 110% is more fun than riding an overpowered bike at 50%.
Safer too.
I have to say that these video essays / reviews are the only ones I watch at least twice and then again weeks later. They are just so nice, calming and interesting. I’ll raise a pint to you Ryan and team. Especially as it’s St. Paddy’s day in a couple of days…so I that’ll be a pint of the black stuff. I Thank youse all.
Today's video was as epic as the original "On Any Sunday". I always enjoy your videos because you mix content and humor. Watching your videos is much better than watching the snow coming down outside my window. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
Yet another review that makes me remember why I love riding, and bikes. This channel is what I want to watch before they turn off my life support.
Hands down the best review of a scram. Every time I watch a fortnine video I am reminded it's really the only channel I truly enjoy.
What a good review/video idea to do the performance tests based off the colors! Never the same two videos from you guys and I love that. It's what keeps me coming back.
Ryan's commentary is an emotional roller coaster for someone considering a royal enfield 🙂
You end up not knowing what to do but somehow knowing exactly what to do
Ryan continues to show why he's the best bike reviewer in the world. What a godly video
Amazing cinematography and great script as always! Also really nice seeing you do an RE review again. Royal Enfield has become a really interesting brand these last few years. Keep it up!
Hi Ryan. Love you videos. But once again, I have to disagree with you. The Enfield Scram is not the only scrambler that is not a street bike. The Moto Guzzi V85 TT is basically a scrambler that actually has some off road legs. People call it an ADV bike, and the manufacturer calls it a 'retro enduro', but it is pretty scramblerey.
to be honest the greatest review here is how much fun you seemed to have, I felt a bond develop between you and the bike after that successful hillclimb
He makes literally makes fun of this bike, shows how horrible it is off-road for an 'adventure' bike and you still think he likes the bike. I don't know if that's dedication or blindness but I guess you can still look at the colors and be happy on bad bike. You could also be happier with a crf but then you don't get the colors
Man, I always waited for the 411 platform reviews only to wait even more for when the LC 450 platform is released. Truly gonna see the whole moto journal community polarise their opinions towards the positive with that one. ❤️🙏🏽✔️ Much love to Team F9 and Ryan from India for the MOST ENTERTAINING, INFORMATIVE AND FUN TO WATCH reviews
I appreciate how well you integrate your sponsorship into the review 😉
I've put a few hundred miles on the OG Himalayan. I didn't only appreciate it for what it was, I loved it. I'm planning on renting one for a month long tour of the east coast and mountains of Australia soon.
I own a GS and love it too, but the fact is the top 2/3rds of the horse power range in most adv bikes are there for the riders inadequate...ego, not because those horses ever leave the stall. I've recommended this bike to more future riders than any other. Regardless of what kind of riding you think you're going to gravitate towards, a Himalayan is the perfect step off point. And it could be your cruiser, commuter, or take you around the world.
Good video guys.
I ride a BMW at home but used a himmy for a month long off road adventure in the Spanish Pyrenees. Now I am back on the beamer I am thinking of selling it for a smaller bike.
I've had my Himmy for about 4 years. I took it on a 2000km trip a couple years ago and I've ridden rough trails with it. The Himalayan will get you just about anywhere as long as you don't expect to get there fast.
Watching Noraly travel the world on a Himalayan over awful terrain really sold me on them.
At the end of the day you just can’t get away from the fact that it is 1/2 the price of most of it’s ,competitors and if you haven’t got a lot of dosh, it’s still going to get you out there having fun and that for me is what it’s all about! ( regardless of the colour).
Sweet
"The smartest way to film your dumb shit" is the best sales pitch for an action camera I've ever hear hahaha
Yeah, I'm sold!
Cool. I used the link in the description and saved $65 off the cost of an Insta360 X3 motorcycle kit. I've been wanting one for a while but was waiting for a sale. Thanks FortNine.
Great video as always. I like the running gag about all the colors and the beautiful finish.
My introduction to this channel (and motorbikes in general) was your vid on the Royal Enfield GT650! Really looking forward to watching this!
YESSSSSSSSSS! I Frickin' love fortnine bike reviews! This channel is the main reason I bought a tw200!
That's one of the best for sure! Piano companies and deserts, possibly my favorite F9 line. I have a WR250R and still want a TW someday because of that video. Is it as magical as you thought it would be?
@@Ozark221 I think so! I"m pretty new to motorcycle riding but I just like smaller bikes in theory and practice. I have a lot of videos up on my channel if you're interested.
Ryan, you bring joy to my life. Keep up the great work!
This isn't just a insta360 review, this is art.
That was the best integrated ad i've seen!
just look at all those shots!
Oh yeah? Give them a bike (or two) for review, and you will never be able to bring it back to the default state.
You guys are turning moto reviews into an art form