I fell in love with an old motor bike - THE WARHORSE II - bringing my Honda Africa Twin home!
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Following my 6000km mission to the Arctic Circle, I simply can't leave Europe without the Warhorse, so I decide to ride it another 3000km to London and put her on a ship to Australia!
Two ferries, four countries, one decent crash and a some true aussie bush mechanics, this epic motorcycle adventure takes me through the sand tracks of the Netherlands and the slippery meandering trails through the hills of Yorkshire.
My goal was to make it to London to deliver my Honda XRV750 Africa Twin to an Australian based company - www.bikesabroa... who will ship the old Warhorse back to Australia!
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Once again, really appreciate all the feedback and comments everyone. Back in Australia now and missing the Warhorse dearly. Hopefully it won't be too long ... I did, however, grab a fresh 22 twin-cylinder to keep me occupied until then. New film from Down Under coming soon ✌️
Forgot to mention, I have some parts for the Africa Twin that may help if you do a resto
Please do the Aussie video log on the warhorse. I have the same one there’s only a few here down under. Very cherished bike.
Shame you couldn't come to Wales on your way to London.
Enjoyed this video very much .
YouTubing looks so crazy. Do a video about how you setup a video camera to record your ride on the sand track and happen to capture your fall coming around the corner. Seriously I wonder how many people consider the craziness of that sequence.
You did not mention if you manage to find lost tripod? I guess not, since you were buying new shoes ;) Also, what was the price to ship the Bike from London to Australia? Thank you!
Thank you for reminding me ot the true meaning of life for a motorcyclist and dirt biker. I'm getting 60 soon and will inevitably run out of time for this kind of journeys. Thanks for feeding my mind with meaning what life is all about. WIll hit the roads and the dirt soon. Stay well, Adam.
i think you are still too young for every kind of journey,my friend!what your mind says...your body just doing it!keep on!!!!
Life begins at 60 !!! Live to Ride, Ride to Live !!!
You sound pretty ready for these adventures...
Let us know when you hit the road!
I am 63 and had around 43 years of riding, all sorts of bikes and been lucky to have done many Euro trips, a St Africa ride and an India adventure and all of it awesome ... then the last couple of years I lost my mojo and was for selling everything and packing in ... then I bought an XT660z and did the Italian Alps and some off road / gravel passes and now I feel 18 again, full of plans formnew adventures and just bought a Benelli TRK 502x and come spring I am going back to Italy. So ... do it mate ... these videos are inspiring and everyone needs to have an adventure
just watching this at 62 and recovering from open heart, you only run out of time is then the sand stops falling
When Riemann comes along and asks you to ride with him into the distance you say YES LET'S GO!!!!
The story goes from the beer to the shoes to the painful success of getting warhorse out of the ditch and is better than most modern movies and tv series... Absolutely love it!💚
I can’t believe this… I have been watching your videos for years and now realise you passed my house in the Netherlands by no more than 2 km… funnily enough it’s at the place where you crashed it 😂
Was wondering if I’d find a Dutchman in the comments 😉Same for me, although I’m not that close to the TET.
mischien vind je wel zijn spullen😂
A small world indeed
Ach ik heb maat 48, pas die schoenen toch niet😁Transalp with many mods.
So cool he probably came close to my house and enduro riding area!! Damnit!!
33 minutes of a big smile on my face because of the recognition of my own previous travels alone, your great filming, commentary, music. Thank you! Peter from Belgium
Adam, I think that you are the number 1 creating moto adventure videos, I have no doubt. please keep on filming more and more. you do very well to the world of two wheels . “To rediscover the simple joy of motorcycling as a passion, not for profession. “ 🙏🏻👏🏻 from Argentina 🇦🇷
TRUTH
Well said and agree.
@@lukefish7562 thanks! 👍🏻👍🏻
@@ogasi1798 thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻
You must see got2go
You're video brought out so much emotion in myself. It brought me to tears, my eyes watered. You remind me so much of myself. I could be you. You could be me. We have so much in common and are a world apart and total strangers. Thanks for being you man!
You are a legend! Almost as much of a legend as the mighty Africa Twin 💪🏻
Fortnine got it sorted with effects and science, and thats awesome I like it, but this.. this is the adventure riding essence in both video and words that no channel has.. just resonates..
The Warhorse videos make me smile. As a retired racer, rider, motorcycle shop owner I can relate to slowing down in my later years to enjoy my riding now that I have nothing to prove. As a senior rider I would love to see more of that type of content. Us boomers don't all have the funds to by GS Beemers or KTMs. When there are fewer years ahead then are behind us it brings a new appreciation to why we ride to begin with. Thanks
Storytelling at it’s best, so good I forgot that you are a one person film crew. Mind blowing, really. Thanks for the inspiration.
One of my favorite episodes! Something about this whole concept of giving an old bike a chance to show us what it's made of. The commentary, the thrashing the adventure experience . , it's everything motorcycling is to me.
Just bought myself an old Africa twin 750 from 98. Watching your documentary makes me want to make the same journey. I'm pretty new to adventure bike riding so let's hope ill be able to do this one day. Right now I have to be able to handle the basics of off-roading. Great docu I enjoyed every moment of it.
Cheers from Belgium
You are a legend,I appreciate the way you love your bike ,now days people treat everything as disposable,good to see that you know how great and special your bike is .
That is so true. When I park up next to the GSs on my way to England I look at my old bike, and I wouldn't want anything else. We've been through so much together.
Such a perfect mix of Motorbiking, Adventure, Philosophy..... a little envy, and great desire to pick up my bike and start riding! Good job, Adam!
I recently turned 60 and having crossed South America 3 times alone after watching this episode I already feel younger to achieve the goal of reaching Ushuaia because I have not achieved it, thanks for the inspiration, greetings from Colombia.
The war horse battle scarred. It literally looks like a wound that's been stitched. Amazing Adam, I admire and respect you heaps.
Yeah man, you & Itchy Boots, should keep producing new adventures out there in motorcycling around the world.
Old Honda Africa twin are strong bikes. I feel if a new bike was ditched, it wouldn't be back fighting straight away.
Dear Adam,
Thank you for this shared journey, I’m going to just put it out there and say by minute 32 you had me at an emotional point that only a man and motorcycle on an adventure can feel. So much emotion that caused my eyes to water. I haven’t shed a tear in man years, but this took me right back to my own euro bike trip back in 2009. I spent 3 months (10,000kms) solo travelling with my motorcycle across the Austrian, Swiss and Italian alps into France and across the Pyrenees mountains of Spain all the way to the Western most point of Spain, Fisterra.
It has been far too long since then to have had the same sort of journey, I miss it terribly! Thank you for this video and I am this close to getting myself a new ADV bike to find my next adventure, it is such a shame when life gets in the way of honest true adventure. I must get back there, back to man and machine and adventure! Thank you. - Peter from Melbourne
P.S What an awesome adventure you and the Warhorse had look forward to the following adventures to come!
Recently discovered your channel, and loving it! Gravitated towards your content because of the Africa Twin, I love my RD07. Done plenty of greenlaning with it, and got the chance to do some rallies round the uk earlier this year! loved every minute of it. I need to do quite a lot of work on her, but I cant face not having it there to ride!
I know the gutting feeling of breaking your pride and joy, that's what holds me back on mine somewhat, but I've decided that every battlescar is simply a reminder of the journey me and my bike have been on. Every scratch, dent and crack tells its own story, and makes me think of the fun we've had together!
The new guru of the two wheels. May you ride for many years.
Finally I looked at this video as wel. What an adventure star your are. Now I am 72 and are preparing another new adventure trips as well! You make me feel happy as many others. Stay healthy!
fantastic to watch you riding those trails, it just shows you dont need a fancy bike with all the
electronic farkles , good old africa twin ridden with passion,
Personally not even pissed at the free advertisement Honda is getting, wish companies would return to their core commitment - build amazing machines and let men like Adam prove their metier
I am healing after crashing my KTM adventure off road a couple days ago. I know the feeling of heart break having scarred up your baby. And a pretty bad sprained ankle to go with it. This video has made me feel so much better. It's the nature of having an adventure. Scratches, add character, and injuries heal. Adventures don't come cheap. But they're always worth it.
Great storytelling Adam, awesome content. I love the ‘warhorse’ concept and story behind it. I hope you can take us on the journey of the bike with you. It’s the personal relationship with your bike that rings authentic connection that you just cannot get with loaner bikes. It’s the commitment of time, effort and your own funds that elevates the story to one that I want to eagerly wait for the next installment of. 👍👍👍
I'm not only an admirer of yours but I also totally identify with your philosophy around riding. Namely that it's not important to have new toys and expensive big enduros, what matters is to enjoy the adventure and living with yourself and the bike and nature. Experiences that no one will ever take away from you, they can't be bought you have to experience and sometimes suffer!!!
The riding, cinematography and storytelling were top notch, as always. The Warhorse is an absolute treasure of a bike!
Yes it’s a passion. Riding allows us to decompress from the current moment’s troubles. As you continue to make laps around the sun the passion grows knowing there are fewer rides left than yesterday. This reminded me of On Any Sunday. Stay on the gas
What an amazing story, what an amazing ride, what an amazind landscapes and adventure!!!!
This old lady earn her place next to the other bikes that make you what you are today!!! 👏👏
That ditch maneuver was proper commitment. respect. Every other aspect, respect again. Your definitely passionate. Inspiration beyond.
Delightful stuff Riemann. You always deliver mate. I was pleased to observe how your riding style "changed" a bit when riding that muddy trail section in the UK. Seeing that little extra bit of caution when the stakes were higher. It can be deceiving for us recreational adventure riders to always watch yourself, Davis, or Birch ride ADV bikes for promotional content with such aggression and precision. Those videos can make one wonder "why doesn't my riding look like that." A good reminder that when it's your bike, your time, and your dime, the priorities shift a bit.
Still blown away by the fantastic field repair. Well done.
Love the videos. It’s funny how it’s great to be alone at times, ride alone, and test yourself, but having a buddy or two that shares the passion makes trips like this a blast.
The freedom you felt in a motorcycle adventure is just incomparable..absolutely awesome!!❤️🇵🇭
Oh man, I do hope you continue this series. Pure gold!
Being happy with your own company is one of the greatest feelings 🙏
Absolutely awesome stuff. Love to see you go through everything together with the warhorse. The bond between man and machine, reminds me of "Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance".
Even-though binning it was sad to see, have to admit that scar looks pretty damn cool. Very Mad Max, suits an aussie bike.
By the way, in case you were wondering about all the upside down flags and the red handkerchiefs in NL, those are in support of the farmers. There's a bit of a debacle going on where the government wants to forcibly close farms/farmers because of their nitrogen and CO2 output. Farmers are often a proud bunch and are not having it, and people do these two things as a show of support for them.
Fingers crossed for Dutch farmers. And actually to all the good people of this world.
Same happened to me! Fell in love with my DR 650 RSE from 1992! Bought it 3 years ago just 18000 km and it stays as well!
There are three other bikes in the shed but this oldie gives u special vibs. 🤩
Best bike vloger period. Thanks mate, you are a inspiration.
Wow what a film! Middle age has arrived! Loved that: “...not today!” and you let the GS in Germany go on! Wonderful film, love the classics in it, including those castles and that lovely bike!
I have never own a motorcycle, but I really enjoy watching your Warhorse videos. Such epic travel adventure with touching narrative for the old girl. Can't wait to see the old girl restore for the next epic adventure!!
Love the old girl ! She will for ever be a beast !
Get your license, get a bike. It will change your life. Two things made me the man I am: Dogs and bikes. Wish you all the best.
Wow. Some of the absolute best motorcycle content on YT. I'm smiling ear-to-ear. The get-off into the ditch, not good. But the riding, the thoughts, emotions, the people, the sights.....magnificent! Thanks Adam!!
Awesome mate! Your attitude is exactly what we need. Nothing wrong with an old bike. Not many appreciate it’s not what you have but what you do with what you have and making the most of it. Awesome!!
Everyone of your sentences speaks out of my heart. Your videos say it all.
Had my best years riding on a 03 AT, from Sweden to Sarajevo, to Kiev and so many places in between. This brings back so much memories!
Luckily I’m now only one week from a new adventure bike and to make some new memories
A one week trip?
@@ArmadilloGodzilla What do you mean? My travels where many over the years covering many places in Europe
*_WOW! What an incredible ride. You have a remarkable ability to tell a story. I hope someday I get the storytelling down. Thanks for sharing this great video._*
OMG, The passion I can feel it! I almost have tears in my eyes, keep it coming Adam...RIDE ON RIDE SAFE (ish) best motorcycle video ever!
I often watch moto adventure vids. Some got me, some won't. YOU got me straight from the North Cape to London. Stunning! More!
You are exactly right. I’m 63 and haven’t been riding for over 40 yrs. I just bought a 2010 Honda Deauville and having a blast. I wanted to see if I’d enjoy riding again. An adventure bike is in my future. I’m buying one and my youngest son is buying one and we are setting off on a trip. 👍👍👍
Didn’t expect anything less than this magnificent production dear friend!
🤘🏻😉
What I love most about your productions is your great observation and evolving introspection skills. Thanks Adam.
You and the Warhorse are both legends 🤙🤙 and cant wait to see some AUS adventures with you two legends!
Youre a legend! Thank you for your words, for the videos, and for the pain, you're going through. Cheers!
This Workhorse series it's a much needed reminder to all riders that it's about the journey, the sensation of riding, not about what you ride and how trendy it is.
Great work Adam. What a fools on those T7s. I'm sure that if I randomly met you in the middle of nowhere I would not hesitate to ride with you few kilometers.
I like the beer phylosophy of yours, you must visit Czech Republic and try our beer mate.
Man! Yeah...that's adventure..no war without scars! Fortunately you're young and strong..thanks man...enjoyed the ride..
My 1996 africa twin was my first bike and all I'll ever need, love the old thing and wouldn't part with it. Truly an amazing bike and reliable tool for any adventure. Class stuff
Glued to the screen for this series. My favourite channel on UA-cam. Looking forward to the next one! (Still can’t believe those guys you bumped into wouldn’t ride with you. You wouldn’t have needed to ask me twice! )
Personally think too many gadgets are taking the fun out of riding when simplicity is best.
Sometimes it’s more fun to have less and just enjoy the ride and scenery.
Love this series Adam.
Glorious. Quickest 30 minutes I have for ages . We’ll captured. Look forward to your adventures in Australia 😊
It really gives me a lump in my throat. This is a romantic feel-good movie for bikers. Beautiful production with fine commentary.
Love it, I’m an advanced beginner in the ‘real’ adventure riding. To me it’s part therapy to rid my sorrows & failures but also to celebrate achievements & clear one’s mind while riding. You’re a beast seeing you do a 180 in that Netherlands ditch. Also respect given an old girl/War Horse ….so many new riders needs a shiny new bike, I respect the dirt/dents/broken bits of a old seemingly out of date bike - ride on!
What a ride Adam! Thank you again for taking me along. Your abilities are superb..riding, filming, perspective. Well done mate...
This series is awesome, it’s so cool you’re keeping the bike & looking forward to what’s ahead. The storyline, camerawork & detail in all your films is amazing, cheers🤘
What a ride !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Warhorse definitely deserves a full service and some goodies when it gets back home !!!
Love watching your adventures-and listening to your narration. One of my favorite channels! I appreciate that you can handle yourself in tough situations and find solutions, and that you know your machine so well. Beautiful photography & scenery.
Mate I loved every single second ‘Reset the compass back to the path you are supposed to be on…’ that’s exactly what I'm going to do. Thank you👊
Dude, this is EPIC! I can't explain how much I loved this. I stand by every message you made. You managed to perfectly capture the essence of what an adventure is. At least for me. The simplicity. Don't need a expensive ADV bike for it. The attitude. Keeping your cool when going gets tough, but never giving up. Enjoying the moment. Can't wait for your next one. Mine too, while I am at it😅
There is a specific soul connection that you develop with an old Africa Twin...it's way more different than any other bike that I have ridden. It's like my soul companion with a specific function, giving me such a taste of freedom and unity that you managed to catch and present in your videos. Thank you very much and looking forward for the next adventures of the Warhorse.
Good on ya mate 👍 the old xrv 750 got life in her yet and still keeping up with the motors of today 👍 desert weapon mate 👍
Man. After a really shitty week, this film made my day. Thanks a lot.
Wow, what a truly epic and raw adventure! Really getting back to the core of motorcycling. Even if you weren't in love with the Africa Twin, how could you ever sell it after sharing such a journey together? Your best episodes to date! 👍
DUDE THAT IS SO AWESOME!!! I live in the Netherlands and bought my first bike (an Africa Twin XRV 750 from 1993 in purple, mint green and yellow) 2 weeks ago and can't wait to feel what she is capable off! love to see you cross the Netherlands and show off the capability's of this bike!!!
Love this guy....love the bike....love the ride...loved the production. Thanks. He's as good a producer/director/actor/adventure rider/mechanic/braveheart as is another adventure rider: "Itchy Boots". She's just finishing riding from Argentina to Alaska on her Honda 300 Adventure bike.
I would not call her a adventure biker- she is a travel vlogger who rides a bike...
Once again I can´t believe your productions makes me feel this, thank you for sharing this incredible experience, thank you for the motivation. Greetings from Colombia, MASTER!!!
Kia ora from NZ, I'm sat in hospital waiting for my twin boys to be born watching this and hoping one day i'll be able to share the love of bikes with them! Originally from the UK so was great to see a bit of the old country too! The war horse is ledgendary!!! Hopefully I'll be back out on my DR650 before too long! Great video!!!
Good work Adam, a terrific story beautifully filmed. Looking forward to the Warhorse resto and subsequent adventures.
Loving the story of the War horse Adam
I really felt for you when you were trying to wrestle the War Horse out of that ditch. You had to do it there was no help !
I'm 70 and I dropped my Africa Twin on a rocky steep hill. It took me an hour to get it back up and going . Your video brought back memories
Absolutely brilliant - both videos are superb. Thank you, very inspiring
Some argue that the biggest invention of man is the wheel.I believe two wheels is the biggest invention at least for us motorcycle Riders!Truly amazing story telling Adam!
I love this so much, the old AT's are my dream bike to have in a garage (from the states so it's a little harder). Just so much history with it... It is just a wonderful thing you've did.
Sixty eight years old yesterday. Been riding motorcycles since 1975. When I rode my Norton 850 commando from Kingsville. Text this to my home. Except for a short time to raise kids 20 years. I've been riding ever since. I took off this year 3 weeks by myself camping and living off of my GSA. Not as intense as you but I'm way older. It's fun to see you push us
Such amazing video ! No doubt that you have pleasure on the Warhorse. I've got an rd04 too, and each time I ride it, it brings me pleasure instead the bike ages 30 years old. I hope I could do a trip with it like you did. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Cheers and if you ride in the Pyrenean Mountains in France, I really hope to see you and ride with you. Don't worry, I'm not afraid to put dirt on my bike 😄😄😉✌
Hahaha same if you ever come to Miami I have a 1988 nx650 shes my for ever war horse ! I dirty her all the time she goes anywhere!
Adam, I’m only 2/3 of a way through this video and I have a newfound appreciation for you and your channel. I’m loving your insights along your journey, unfortunate misstep in a turn, pulling the big gal from the ditch and the famous encounter we all have had with that stick up his ass GS rider……BRILLIANT, just BRILLIANT! Again, thank you for going through the troubles and more importantly, reminding me and maybe a few out there, travel on two wheels isn’t about the destination, or the length of time but more a Control-Alt-Delete of the soul! Frankly, traveling on two wheels is very much needed in life…..along with finding that soul mate made of metal with two wheels and a motor. Thank you sir.🤘🏽😃 Continue to rock.
Bloody big mission mate lookin forward to ya resto on the big girl she’s worth it Adam what a darlin of a thing aye ride safe cheers
The best motorcycling video I've ever watched! Kudos Adam!
Fantastic adventure bike video! One of the best I have ever seen 🙏
As a motorcyclist I never got into adventure bikes I have a mx bike and a harley but since I became addicted to this channel I'm now planning to buy a adventure bike thanks Adam your content is 10/10
You and I both, I ride an R1200R and some Yamaha's but own nothing for off-raod. Now I know I came at it from the wrong angle - this thing Adam does is where the power of motorcycles shine - going where the cages can't follow, easily*
You are my inspiration sir! Love your films and it motivates me to do more in life. Thanks for such content, Keep inspiring us with your adventures.
The moment you skid and drop the warhorse, my heart drop.. come on warhorse rise you can do it..
Another great video, glad you enjoyed the UK shame those lads on the big Yamaha's didn't join you those guys missed out on a fun ride with a legend
Your so right but my mate just got the bike and isn't a great off road rider, but me I've been riding dirt bikes for 50 odd years mx endro and trials and believe me i would of loved to off gone over the Moor with Adam but i wasn't about to just leave my mate behind I'm just not like that,, but i did kick my self all the way home and for days after for not taking the chance to ride with a true legend.
@@adrianskaife8496 your friend has to learn sometime, into the deep end without a float 😂
You are the Jeremy Clarkson of motorcycling. Thanks for the ride!😎👍
I happened across one of your ADV tutorial/tips videos, and I've been on a binge of watching your fell-length movies for a few hours now. Thanks for making these, they're amazing, and inspire me to get out there and explore!
Don't feel too bad about damaging the Warhorse; she was meant to be pushed hard, and the scars just show the battles she's survived. She's old, but keeping her clean would be an insult to her pedigree.
imagine being on a tenere 700 and ARiemann pulls up next to you and not going to ride with him. absolutely blew my mind
Well Adam was right, my mate on the white t7 had just got the bike and isn't an off road rider yet I'm working on him lol, as for me I've been riding dirt bikes for 50 odd years mx enduo and trials and believe you me i would of liked nothing better than to ride with Adam across the moors but i wasn't about to just leave my mate on his own, but take it from me i kicked my self all the way home and for days latter, your right what a missed chance to ride with some one so great in my eyes any way.
@@adrianskaife8496 Greater love hath no man than that he bin off a dirt ride with Adam so he can stay with his mate...
old bikes wear their cable ties with style. for the rider they are ties to great memories, many will not get that. love the thoughts know many of them myself. thanks and keep them coming.
Loving the videos. Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪
I’m watching this video in bed on Saturday morning after a shit week at work.
Last week I was riding my 23 year old adventure bike (aka The Wonky Donkey) around the lower flinders ranges in SA.
My plans for this weekend, housework, gardening etc, just had a short trip to the closest dirt roads added to them.
Thanks for the inspiration Adam, and we’ll see you on the trails soon hopefully.
Great stuff as usual : ) Why did you push the old lady into the ditch after you crashed :D ??? Let the good times roll!
Both wheels were already over the bank. Once I got my leg out she slid to the bottom. I rode along the ditch a few metres to try and taper out of it but just got wheelspin to a dead stop every time. I struggled for quite a while before I realised I should probably switch the Gopro on and capture the shit time I was having.
I did think the same myself but the wheels are not in the video so it has some strength your honour
Beyond reasonable doubt.
Great video btw
@@dirtbikerman1000 maybe like the coat of dust on a bike that was completely covered by a blanket. There's a fair bit of creative editing going on me thinks. Entertaining enough regardless