The Best Adventure Motorcycle - Ducati DesertX Review

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2022
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    The 2022 Ducati DesertX is the best adventure motorcycle available today. I’m surprised it came from a sportbike manufacturer, and there are some amateur lapses. But the DesertX achieves something no other ADV motorbike has managed.
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    Directed and Edited by Luke McAdam
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 5 тис.

  • @ffturbo
    @ffturbo Рік тому +9678

    The ending is a masterpiece. The academy should give it 100 awards

    • @virtuous-sloth
      @virtuous-sloth Рік тому +227

      Did you mean 110 awards?

    • @user-xm5is4dz2z
      @user-xm5is4dz2z Рік тому +117

      Desmo

    • @hagestad
      @hagestad Рік тому +42

      True that. Volkswagen build a nice touring bike. F9 as usual showed what most did not.

    • @JK-0playa
      @JK-0playa Рік тому +6

      So good!

    • @jshell3
      @jshell3 Рік тому +31

      I laughed out loud

  • @keith3761
    @keith3761 Рік тому +2247

    I actually worked out a amazing deal with my Ducati dealership, I just drive it around inside the dealership and I never have to worry about my bike braking down.

    • @leviathan3434
      @leviathan3434 Рік тому +124

      oh you are riding it already, I bought mine and left it in the store :)

    • @bobbzhere
      @bobbzhere Рік тому +21

      I paid to the designer.

    • @freeheelsak
      @freeheelsak Рік тому +40

      Do bikes brake down or break down?

    • @chucklesthefireguy5356
      @chucklesthefireguy5356 Рік тому +6

      @@freeheelsak [grate song]

    • @endriolima5685
      @endriolima5685 Рік тому +31

      @@freeheelsak if you own a Ducati you need to visit a dealership to find out.

  • @bytewelder
    @bytewelder Рік тому +319

    When I was a kid in the 90s, they explained me how Ducati motorcycles were driving from garage to garage. I'm glad to see that the manufacturer caught up with that and just codified it into the manual.

    • @BibtheBoulder
      @BibtheBoulder Рік тому

      lol....and exactly the reason they don't sell in the numbers Jap manufacturers do. I certainly wouldn't entertain a Ducati. (Still LOVED the review though)

    • @jasonsong86
      @jasonsong86 Рік тому +5

      You can still work on a modern Ducati. I work on my Supersport 939 myself.

    • @jessISaRicePrincess
      @jessISaRicePrincess Рік тому +22

      ​@@jasonsong86 it's not a good sign to have the manual be "go to an authorized ducati service center" so many times on things that can be done yourself though

    • @jamescampbell4334
      @jamescampbell4334 Рік тому +34

      ​@@jessISaRicePrincess
      Yes.
      Ducatis in house lability lawyers (just like every other manufacturer) understand that if EVERY detail for a repair ISN'T provided to a monkey (who only has limited tool skills and a basic tool kit), then some rich monkey with a lawyer will file a suit attempting to place liability on the manufacturer for repair costs and injury/death. Giving NO info for basic repairs AND stating "See Ducati Dealer", severely limits the monkeys lawyers from fling poo at Ducati after their 'sh!t the bed' repair work.
      Blame it on the litigious society in which we live. Lawyers gotta eat.
      Didn't you get the memo? NOBODY is responsible for their own ignorance/stupidity in this brave new world.

    • @jessISaRicePrincess
      @jessISaRicePrincess 11 місяців тому +10

      @@jamescampbell4334 my honda manual doesn't say that, my dads suzuki manual doesn't say that, my uncles yamaha manual doesn't say that

  • @geckobrewer
    @geckobrewer Рік тому +552

    Ryan is slowly becoming the Jeremy Clarkson of motoworld, love it

    • @JP-xd6fm
      @JP-xd6fm Рік тому

      He's waaay better. Clarkson is a pathetic pretencious old fart, and yes I understand he did a good job sometimes but his persona is just so horrible...

    • @SirNarax
      @SirNarax 11 місяців тому +32

      Hopefully not in every way.

    • @joshshimrei9025
      @joshshimrei9025 10 місяців тому +29

      Jeremy Clarkson has no knowledge of physics and mechanical work, sure he's a great entertainer but it ends there. Those television shows are all about ridiculous acts which is just an entertainment show. Ryan or f9, on the other hand gives so much information as well as logical reasons in great lenghts

    • @darthtrump4428
      @darthtrump4428 9 місяців тому +12

      please no, clarkson is all pomp, and no sustenance

    • @askunz1
      @askunz1 8 місяців тому +9

      Ryan is a better reporter and equals Clarkson as an entertainer. Love Clarkson. Ryan ROCKS. But he should go on some trips . . .

  • @strellettes8511
    @strellettes8511 Рік тому +2438

    The fact this man and his team continually put out better and better content that is already way above the bar for motorcycle review channels is crazy.

    • @Shaun.Stephens
      @Shaun.Stephens Рік тому +11

      Be sure to wear your goggles or you'll get pink eye.

    • @shadow_realm47
      @shadow_realm47 Рік тому +5

      It's better than Hollywood in most cases 🤭
      I'd gladly get pink eye, no homo.

    • @spwn6738
      @spwn6738 Рік тому +2

      @@Shaun.Stephens I can recommend a dr it seems that stick in there real deep

    • @Shaun.Stephens
      @Shaun.Stephens Рік тому +3

      @@shadow_realm47 Oh I think that the videos are great and Ryan is a very talented presenter. I just read one too many gushing comments I guess.

    • @joshwarrey3728
      @joshwarrey3728 Рік тому +20

      This is cinema, which just happens to have motorcycle content

  • @Hotrob_J
    @Hotrob_J Рік тому +938

    Crazy seeing ducati going from not answering your calls, to allowing you to poke fun at them a little bit in one of their stores

    • @Supernova12034
      @Supernova12034 11 місяців тому +97

      they still dont answer his calls, he had to buy a ducati to do a review on one.

  • @shaddybros3566
    @shaddybros3566 Рік тому +84

    Ryan goes and buys himself a Ducati and we haven't heard from him since 😂

    • @northernasatru7562
      @northernasatru7562 Рік тому +3

      This is the way

    • @Revy8
      @Revy8 Рік тому +2

      doing too many uber eats deliveries to pay off the mob

  • @ck166666
    @ck166666 4 місяці тому +18

    I have watched this video countless times now. i've looked at Desert x, ridden it but bought something else and yet I still come back and watch this over and over again. It is the perfect product review, it reviews the product the brand and cheekily the audience. thank you fortnine, thank you

  • @varad4444
    @varad4444 Рік тому +784

    Didn't think I'd ever see Ryan buying a Ducati in this lifetime

    • @nvmnow
      @nvmnow Рік тому +265

      I guess he very badly wanted to visit the Ducati service center

    • @SWTrailsAndWheels
      @SWTrailsAndWheels Рік тому +42

      I really don't think he bought one.

    • @Real_MisterSir
      @Real_MisterSir Рік тому +58

      He wanted to film backstage at their service center, and this was the only way to get reliable access :D

    • @jabsy5094
      @jabsy5094 Рік тому +40

      @@SWTrailsAndWheels Yup, he really did. He's seems more than capable of meeting his maintenance obligations (that's the German in him), making sure the bike breaks down as little as possible 😅

    • @SWTrailsAndWheels
      @SWTrailsAndWheels Рік тому +3

      @@jabsy5094 How do you know he in fact bought one?

  • @lascosasdemimenda
    @lascosasdemimenda Рік тому +1393

    This is with no doubt one of the best reviews for a motorbike that I have ever seen.

    • @youtubeaccount9058
      @youtubeaccount9058 Рік тому +2

      I'm annoyed with how he leans through turns!
      But the writing and production quality on the other hand are just amazing.

    • @FranciscoLeotteDoRego
      @FranciscoLeotteDoRego Рік тому +1

      By far!

    • @KN-lq4zv
      @KN-lq4zv Рік тому

      I couldn’t stand it to be honest and the corner leans are hilarious

    • @lascosasdemimenda
      @lascosasdemimenda Рік тому +8

      @@KN-lq4zv you should watch their video about corner leaning to understand why he leans that way. Makes total sense.

    • @KN-lq4zv
      @KN-lq4zv Рік тому

      @@lascosasdemimenda watched and still don’t see any purpose in it

  • @salishwanderer7869
    @salishwanderer7869 Рік тому +86

    This is the single greatest motorcycle review video I've ever seen. Far and away. Absurdly well done. Beautiful and compelling. The intelligence and humor and production quality...just superlative. What a gift. Thank you, sirs.

  • @shadetreesurgeon
    @shadetreesurgeon Рік тому +10

    I never thought Ducati could make me want another bike after my Multistrada heartbreak… but they got me again

  • @dirtpony
    @dirtpony Рік тому +834

    Hands down THE BEST bike review video of all time! As a duc owner I can wholeheartedly identify with the "getting made" buying experience, the "WTF were they thinking" on the cheap ass components, and the "Holy SHIT, this is the greatest bike in the world" feeling, all in the same moment!

    • @pilotalan
      @pilotalan Рік тому +39

      Agreed to all of the above. The Multistrada DVT is both the most fun bike I've ever had, the most flexible, and the most infuriating.
      The TFT screen is made of cheese and scratches if you look at it. The "handguards" are made of the cheapest, flimsiest plastic you've ever seen and have both a turn signal and the brake/clutch reservoirs mounted to them, so when they break (when, not if), it's far more problematic than it should be.
      But I grin like a maniac every time I get on it.

    • @dirtpony
      @dirtpony Рік тому +35

      @@pilotalan I have been systematically replacing flimsy parts on my Scrambler with sturdier Suzuki parts for years. But nothing can change the lion heart of my Duc! In fact at nearly 50k miles I had the suspension completely swapped out for full ohlins in addition to many other upgrades. Just yesterday my husband took it out for a ride for the first time in a long time and came back grinning like a first time rider. His Vstrom doesn't give you those giddy "I think In in love" tummy swirls. 😂💘

    • @ThaBootyBandit
      @ThaBootyBandit Рік тому +6

      sounds very italian

    • @timh6845
      @timh6845 Рік тому +23

      Can confirm.
      Nothing will take you from the heights of ecstasy to the depths of despair and back again faster than a Ducati

    • @sallhame
      @sallhame Рік тому +6

      Agree with you. But I am biased, I ride a 1997 Cagiva Elefant 900. And I love it. Would be nice to own a DesertX too, I like the thought.

  • @GSAirTherapy
    @GSAirTherapy Рік тому +665

    Don’t think I’ve ever laughed this hard on a motorcycle review…Let alone a Ducati review. Absolutely brilliant, Ryan & Team!!

    • @DuzBee
      @DuzBee Рік тому +3

      Agreed! Pure entertainment and informative…. Brilliant

    • @kamkasturie
      @kamkasturie Рік тому

      @@DuzBee 7

    • @Lt_Tragg
      @Lt_Tragg Рік тому

      Amen

    • @raoulrr
      @raoulrr Рік тому +6

      @@Lt_Tragg you mean "Desmo!" :)

    • @BruceHoult
      @BruceHoult Рік тому

      So what if the cost of a ride is sitting on my tool? "A ride for a ride" has worked for centuries. Gas, grass, or ass... On a motorcycle, at least your shoulder blades stay warm.

  • @Birdfeeder795
    @Birdfeeder795 10 місяців тому +20

    Ryan and FortNine are the absolute kings of YT motorcycle and gear reviews. And they made me wanna buy a DesertX.

  • @wvcmet
    @wvcmet Рік тому +72

    I rode a Desert X today, I was pretty happy with the ergonomics and the characteristics all around. One of the first bikes I've ridden off the showroom floor that the suspension felt even close to dialed in. Then I get to come home and watch this masterpiece!

    • @Ritalie
      @Ritalie Рік тому +4

      You have to look where he lives, and the roads he has access to. He lives in heaven, in some respects. Look at that footage of Canada. It's just unreal beautiful. I live in WA state, and there are a lot of gravel roads, but it's so dry during the summer that it's not really exciting thinking about going into the woods much, so I explore all the paved roads. If I lived where he did, I'd also want a dirt focused bike. I'm not sure everyone has so much access to wilderness like that? I live in the country, but there's nothing like his footage, omg.

    • @jayrajsinhkc2769
      @jayrajsinhkc2769 29 днів тому

      It is peaceful here, I live here. Lots of cool places where you don’t see anyone, except nature.

    • @starseeddeluxe
      @starseeddeluxe 12 днів тому

      I want to buy all the new ADV bikes, because they are all so awesome.
      But the ultimate clincher is that none of the modern ADV bikes are geared for real world riding, they do not have an overdrive. Instead, they are geared like dirt bikes, despite American roadways being 80mph to 85mph as a standard.
      There should be a class action lawsuit against bikes like the Pan American Harley for not giving people a proper overdrive gear; it is engineering negligence, and it's intentional. The Pan America is geared the same as all the other bikes, like the Honda Transalp 750, which means the engine is literally screaming down the road at 80mph at 5,500 rpm.
      Without an overdrive, you cause twice the engine wear, your require twice the spark plugs, twice the oil changes, and burn significantly more fuel.

  • @alexcronin4082
    @alexcronin4082 Рік тому +733

    You guys have always been able to put out great videos for years without sponsors, but now that you guys have sponsored videos, I realize how much you were doing with so little. You guys have amazing videos and the quality seems to have gotten better and more entertaining since sponsors came on board. A worthy investment, keep up the great work guys, you'll make me into an ADV rider yet!

    • @Fatvod
      @Fatvod Рік тому +10

      I mean to be fair he's not just doing this on his own dime, this channel is owned by a motorcycle gear store. He's just the guy making the videos.

    • @alexfraley
      @alexfraley Рік тому +19

      I mean, they’ve made amazing content but it’s been “sponsored” from the beginning. Fortnine is a Canadian Motorsport retailer.

    • @Vasemode
      @Vasemode Рік тому +7

      The whole channel is sponsored content, they are one of the larger motorcycle/atv/ snowmobile gear store

    • @colossalbiff3514
      @colossalbiff3514 Рік тому +14

      @@alexfraley well bugger me never knew that, always thought it was Ryan's channel... ....

    • @alexfraley
      @alexfraley Рік тому +12

      @@colossalbiff3514 he definitely made it his own and built it into what it is. I can see how you’d see it that way.

  • @silvanbraendli
    @silvanbraendli Рік тому +417

    the level of production is insane, you always manage to one up yourself.

  • @lil----lil
    @lil----lil Рік тому +4

    Yours is the only one that I watch the "Sponsor's video" in its ENTIRETY. Crazy I tell you. NO skip. No fast-forward.

  • @philiplaurell1163
    @philiplaurell1163 3 місяці тому +4

    You are hands down the greatest motorcycle reviewer out there - by far. Your sense of humour and intelligence is outstanding. Thank you for your service!

  • @MrDavidHearn
    @MrDavidHearn Рік тому +413

    I rarely laugh at loud at anything short of stand up comedy but somehow Ryan always makes me laugh, and educates me at the same time. Amazing!

    • @BlazinBlades
      @BlazinBlades Рік тому +3

      Amazing!
      And the bottom line is: if you’re willing to take all that BS from Ducati it is the best ADV bike out there…😂😂

  • @LombardoJoe
    @LombardoJoe Рік тому +443

    Ryan, you’re not just the best in this business, you’re by far the most entertaining act across anything I watch on UA-cam as a whole.

    • @thebeebuzz
      @thebeebuzz Рік тому +12

      The quality is just next level. Like watching genuine old tv show with actual quality, compared to the shallow stuff we see everywhere today.

    • @thec130side
      @thec130side Рік тому +2

      Have you seen Pole Barn Garage though?

    • @bmull81
      @bmull81 6 місяців тому

      What @LombardoJoe said . . .

  • @josephtdi8764
    @josephtdi8764 Рік тому +49

    The production quality on this is out of this world! Well done chaps

  • @markhoward6206
    @markhoward6206 Рік тому +14

    You guys rock, keep up the amazing work. This is the best moto review video I’ve ever seen! Equal parts entertainment and information. Incredible

  • @kalebsantos7414
    @kalebsantos7414 Рік тому +267

    Nobody does a shoot like Ryan, even threw in some decent acting. Showing us how it's done! 🔥

    • @SimonBrisbane
      @SimonBrisbane Рік тому +6

      All thanks to the F9 Ryan who enriches our lives when we’re not on 2 wheels

    • @LTVoyager
      @LTVoyager Рік тому +1

      Hmm. An expensive bike that requires a dealership to adjust tire pressure has a way, way too complicated electronics package and is ugly as sin. Yep, I won’t be buying one anytime soon.

    • @Real_Josh_King
      @Real_Josh_King Рік тому +4

      @@LTVoyager
      You probably ride a 1992 Honda Rebel.

    • @gmy33
      @gmy33 Рік тому

      @@LTVoyager you aint riding a gs1250 either

    • @LTVoyager
      @LTVoyager Рік тому

      @@Real_Josh_King Not even close. Try again.

  • @PiperLund
    @PiperLund 28 днів тому +1

    This channel is still THE best motorcycle channel. You guys have not only managed to make one great clip. You make every clip a movie, with humour, stats and lovely sarcasm.
    The Desert X? I just testrode one and I really love it. My wallet on the other hand....

  • @thwwoodcraft1449
    @thwwoodcraft1449 Рік тому +1

    I just can't remember a better conceived and executed YT video than this one. So exceptional. Multiple rewatches.
    Well done!

  • @travelfeet
    @travelfeet Рік тому +171

    After the scathing burns about factory service, I really thought this was heading in a different direction, and that's what made it so entertaining. great job!

  • @petermclennan6781
    @petermclennan6781 Рік тому +284

    The fact that you guys are obviously having a blast doing these just makes them all the sweeter.

  • @rg5445
    @rg5445 Рік тому +10

    This episode was awesome, cool bike, Informative, entertaining, great footage, story, explaining stuff, funny…..It’s got everything man.

  • @okagedesu
    @okagedesu Рік тому +5

    About to buy one after I tested one at the dealership last WE. Didn't even know Ducati even made those. Haven't had a bike since 2018 and was a bit aprehensive and scared to just crash it on the road.
    Didn't even ride it for 100m and was already dancing on the motorbike. It's a great machine, and I can't wait to ride it everywhere !

  • @ArthephiusX
    @ArthephiusX Рік тому +129

    The closing homage to and pastiche of ‘The Godfather’ (and the opening reference to Leia’s post-Imperial speeder chase Ewok encounter in ‘SW: ROTJ’) is as inspired and splendidly conceived as the Desert X’s seat/handlebar/throttle play (and zip tie assembly!) is unforgivable.
    Bravo F9!
    WTF Ducati!

    • @motorcycle-man
      @motorcycle-man Рік тому +3

      As a Star Wars fan I feel dissapointed in myself that I did not pick that Ewok reference up lol.

  • @vknair6652
    @vknair6652 Рік тому +282

    The only motorcycle review I ever watched twice, back to back. This is classic!

  • @damiene9563
    @damiene9563 Рік тому +7

    This is probably the best road test review of any bike I’ve seen in recent memory, by anyone. If they gave out Oscar’s for UA-cam reviews this would clean up. I laughed, I cried (at the price) and the ending has a surreal, Tarantino level of salami based violence to round it all off….put simply….genius.

  • @Martinez271992
    @Martinez271992 11 місяців тому +1

    I keep watching this review over and over again because it was done so well!

  • @mitchelljacques3925
    @mitchelljacques3925 Рік тому +52

    Every time F9 uploads it makes my day better

  • @Shinysideup
    @Shinysideup Рік тому +159

    Consistently the best motorcycle content in UA-cam. Another masterpiece. 👍

    • @BibtheBoulder
      @BibtheBoulder Рік тому

      Of the many channels I regularly watch I think this is the top-dog of the lot.

  • @martinbarabe4643
    @martinbarabe4643 10 місяців тому +1

    This video a few months ago sold me to it. Now putting on the second set of tires on my DDX. My first dual use bike. Amazing on road and still lots to learn for me off road.

  • @vnm_8945
    @vnm_8945 9 місяців тому +1

    This videos are the best kind on youtube, u guys are so good, perfect for what you're doing! keep it up!

  • @HerTwoWheels
    @HerTwoWheels Рік тому +136

    I legitimately laughed out loud. By far one of my favorite video’s you’ve ever made! 😂

  • @AndreiOBK
    @AndreiOBK Рік тому +362

    Just when you think you have seen it all in terms of motorcycle reviews, you top it out again! Amazing edit!

  • @deffarhan6748
    @deffarhan6748 9 місяців тому +1

    Have been watchin you for years and No one i mean no one! can make me sit and watch a review without skipping it 10 seconds after 10 seconds until its over. 11/10 content as always! that ending was a MASTERPIECE!

  • @tshohankie
    @tshohankie Рік тому +9

    Really brilliant. Technically sound, informative and enormously entertaining. thanks so much Fortnine!

  • @Hawk_Ryder
    @Hawk_Ryder Рік тому +190

    I have a 95 Cagiva Elefant and it’s no understatement to say it was years ahead of the ADV bike curve. One of the best handling big trail bikes out there. I was super happy to see Ducati finally pay proper homage to it with a bike that exceeds expectations. I’ll be picking one up second hand as soon as the local crowd of old guys get tired of watching theirs sit in the garage.

    • @newenglandscrambler2262
      @newenglandscrambler2262 Рік тому +8

      Hard to say with this one. After spending a full day with it yesterday, I'm 100% sure that my other bikes are going to be the ones sitting in the garage while I ride the DX.
      That said, I think a lot of riders are going to find that it is too tall for them and sell it because they can't get confident with the reach to the ground. I saw the same thing happen with the Scrambler 1200 XEs. Eventually fully farkled bikes start popping up used with pretty low mileage and no dirt use and you can get a killer deal.

    • @cloudjumper8868
      @cloudjumper8868 Рік тому

      When you mentioned Elefant, I have to say I am looking forward to the MV 9.5 Lucky Explorer. Some previews are promising

    • @arjanvanraaij8440
      @arjanvanraaij8440 Рік тому

      I had a Cagiva navigator (a gran canyon with the tl1000r engine), have ride that thing to splinters so mutch fun with a 100 bhp supermotart. The geometry of all elefant models 350 til 900 include the gran canyon and navigator is about the same. if the desert x is like that I sell my KTM 990 dakar edition.

  • @newenglandscrambler2262
    @newenglandscrambler2262 Рік тому +276

    You released this video at *exactly* the same time I was taking ownership of mine at the dealership. Quite possibly the most fun bike I have ridden. I absolutely freaking love this thing.

    • @steve-wu7jp
      @steve-wu7jp Рік тому +36

      Don’t we all say the same thing every new bike we buy

    • @bjb7587
      @bjb7587 Рік тому +7

      @@steve-wu7jp keep the wife.
      Trade the motorcycle.
      Much cheaper.
      You may quote me if necessary.

    • @samurijder9550
      @samurijder9550 Рік тому

      Ah, and was the ending correct?
      Knowing Ryan, it probably was.
      Enjoy your new ride!

    • @janeblogs324
      @janeblogs324 Рік тому

      How much did it cost?

    • @ZippyDan
      @ZippyDan Рік тому +7

      @@janeblogs324 Everything

  • @massimo101
    @massimo101 Рік тому

    That was by far the best review I have ever seen. Love your work 🙏

  • @dermax_hd
    @dermax_hd Рік тому +292

    I'm not even remotely interested in taking any motorcycle off-road, adventure bikes just aren't my thing and yet those Fortnine videos are still a pleasure to watch. Amazing job again on the cinematography and story telling :D

    • @ml5955
      @ml5955 Рік тому +10

      💯 I’m on the opposite side of the spectrum. 100% dirt, but I’ll watch his street bike videos!

    • @questioner1596
      @questioner1596 Рік тому +9

      I'm too afraid of destroying my luggage and scraping my fairings to do serious off-roading, but it sure is nice having an adventure bike to not be afraid of potholes and bottoming out. Plus, I find the riding position comfier than both sport bikes and cruisers, especially on longer trips.

    • @MrRinre
      @MrRinre Рік тому +4

      😂😂 Might need to spellcheck

    • @gamelore7
      @gamelore7 Рік тому +8

      I don't even own a motorbike and i wait eagerly for this legend to drop a video!! Someday i'd like to own one though : )

    • @IRLtrolls
      @IRLtrolls Рік тому +2

      How can you not like adv and Dualsport? It’s the most fun thing in the world lol

  • @livingharmony3540
    @livingharmony3540 Рік тому +193

    Ryan... you're topping the moto-theatrical class lately. Love that you're from my hometown and that one day... likely very soon, some high end movie mogul or factory relations guy is going to make you an offer you can't refuse and we will all benefit from even higher production values. Keep pumping it out... you're slayin' it.

    • @kerrylebel4285
      @kerrylebel4285 Рік тому +2

      I think their product value is already top notch. Don't diss his boys. ;-)

  • @ekim000
    @ekim000 Рік тому +73

    This channel has gone from good to absolutely epic. I don't even have a bike but I watch every episode religiously.

  • @sgarrison251
    @sgarrison251 Рік тому +1

    The end was absolutely the best and exactly the same inner turmoil I've been feeling about buying it! Bravo!

  • @thomasrusso3345
    @thomasrusso3345 Рік тому +14

    You are honestly a master!!!! You and your team should be given awards in creative mastery and design…. I’m entertained every time and leave each video smarter than before. Keep up your amazing content and work!!!!

  • @bilboswaggens2975
    @bilboswaggens2975 Рік тому +135

    Single track in snow without studs on a bike that big is 100x harder than it looks on video. Very nice riding. I cried when he did the BMW scene... We've all been there

    • @livestock9722
      @livestock9722 Рік тому +17

      I know eh? I took my BMW Daker out in the snow the other day and was like... yeah, naw I'm good now.

    • @MarcSherwood
      @MarcSherwood Рік тому +4

      Even though I don't ride my 800GS anymore, I can't bring myself to sell it. I keep it around for a friend to use a few times per year when we want to go moto-camping and his 1000RR is not the ideal bike.

  • @tosa-ranch2234
    @tosa-ranch2234 Рік тому +304

    This entire video is why I love watching F9. Amazing video quality, honest and well thought out review…but that ending was, magnifico!!!

  • @lalocompi
    @lalocompi 10 місяців тому +2

    This is how a YT video should be made. The review, reviewer, photography, script, music, editing... everything on point. In fact, they used to make the video what the sponsor offers. This is impressive.

  • @salempaul8694
    @salempaul8694 Рік тому

    One of your best video yet. Amazing progression through the years!! I'd watch content like that for our. Definitely my fav UA-camr

  • @dukie1616
    @dukie1616 Рік тому +68

    The ending was absolute cinematic genius, and as always Ryan continues owning comedic overlord status. Bravo good sir👏

  • @Drinkyoghurt
    @Drinkyoghurt Рік тому +73

    Ducati captures something for me that no other brand could. My Hypermotard 1100S is the most fun bike I've ever owned, and I've owned a ton of bikes. It captures that balance between a wild animal and docile labrador and gives me a huge smile every time I hop on. I hate the dealership experience, but man are the bikes fun.

    • @unemployedducatista9997
      @unemployedducatista9997 Рік тому +3

      The H1100S is so much fun in the twisties and some do light off-road adventures with appropriate tires.
      Unlike post Audi ownership bikes the service manual is available and the desmo 2v are easy to work on.
      No need for dealership servicing. DIY and independents mechanic.

    • @HenryHapp
      @HenryHapp Рік тому +1

      I can echo this completely. I bought a used Multistrada this spring and still smile, if not audibly chuckle, every time I ride it. Can't speak for the dealership experience as I have had no need yet (no plan to).

    • @Jimmy_Watt
      @Jimmy_Watt Рік тому +2

      I said similar things upon HD ownership. The bikes, the ride, bitchin! The dealership experience and the du rag culture? Nightmare.

  • @VJ_Slipstream
    @VJ_Slipstream Рік тому +6

    There are motorcycle reviews on UA-cam, and then there is RyanF9. Just on another level.

  • @rayhernandez4382
    @rayhernandez4382 8 місяців тому

    Finally A review I can watch to the end!!!! Great job amigos!

  • @kino266
    @kino266 Рік тому +93

    Before this video I already thought of you as the highest production quality motorcycle content channel by far. And now you just raised the bar a lot ...
    WELL DONE FORTNINE !!!

  • @abracadabra2337
    @abracadabra2337 Рік тому +49

    As an engineer I get hyped when I see such high quality production as this video. Great work.

    • @maldridge7630
      @maldridge7630 Рік тому +2

      Yeah, but it hasn't done anything for the inferiority complex, you will need therapy for that 🤷

  • @rockout1180
    @rockout1180 11 місяців тому +1

    Best reviewer ever. I’ve watched this 4 times and still love it.

  • @tommynikon2283
    @tommynikon2283 Рік тому +3

    It's never just a review....it's a masterpiece of story telling; Ryamn- Well done again, bro!

  • @gunnsteinnjonsson9166
    @gunnsteinnjonsson9166 Рік тому +398

    Another masterpiece 😊 Nobody comes even close to match what you guys do. This was so entertaining, thanks. Great job 😊

  • @briannorwick
    @briannorwick Рік тому +146

    This is gold! I love how accurately you portrayed almost every other motorcycle reviewer 🤣

  • @GV-ck3lx
    @GV-ck3lx Рік тому +3

    Classic!! Thanks so much for this. You guys seriously know how to make one watch a whole review…twice.

  • @etiennegrimard3152
    @etiennegrimard3152 Рік тому +128

    F9... every vids is a masterpiece, you deserve an award... I'm getting back on a motorbike this spring because of you, this kind of guilt is sooo heartwarming.

  • @NLLHW
    @NLLHW Рік тому +92

    I haven't touched a motorcycle in my entire life but I've watched every video on this channel. I feel like this channel encapsulates the positives of old school UA-cam - idea driven content.

    • @maldridge7630
      @maldridge7630 Рік тому +2

      Buy a motorcycle,start living 💪

    • @Terrestre1
      @Terrestre1 Рік тому +1

      "I haven't touched a motorcycle in my entire life"
      Oh no!!!! a motorcycle virgin!. There is a cure for that.

    • @joeshmoe7967
      @joeshmoe7967 Рік тому +2

      I got my first motorcycle at 41. I had decided a man should not go to his grave having not ridden a motorcycle. That was June 2003. Now almost 20 years(???!!!!) and over 100,000KM, I would never not ride.

    • @joeshmoe7967
      @joeshmoe7967 Рік тому

      @@Terrestre1 See my comment regarding getting my first bike at 41. - Cheers

    • @Terrestre1
      @Terrestre1 Рік тому +1

      @@joeshmoe7967 That's nice, Joe. Keep riding.
      I started with a 50cc when I was 14, now I am 60+ and still racing enduro.

  • @kimphilley621
    @kimphilley621 9 місяців тому +1

    You guys are so creative, so origional, so funny, so entertaining, so so so. Excellent

  • @vladdmytruk2955
    @vladdmytruk2955 Рік тому

    omfg that sketch in the end was so perfectly regusiered and played, what a masterpiece!

  • @dirtcopdualsport
    @dirtcopdualsport Рік тому +19

    They make maintenance so easy 😂😂😂😂 Ducati will have assassins looking for Ryan after that intro.

  • @jpschramek
    @jpschramek Рік тому +113

    You guys continue to put out the best vids. The “Canadian” humour is undeniable. If I’m ever back out west I’d love to meet Ryan just to shake his hand and thank him in person for all the great content over the years.

  • @grantbotha8182
    @grantbotha8182 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant video! Honestly the best I have ever seen on any subject!

  • @TheGuzziFlyer
    @TheGuzziFlyer Рік тому +1

    that was by far the most hilarious (and factually brilliant) FortNine movie yet! Thanks for lighting up my day

  • @julienrocher1
    @julienrocher1 Рік тому +100

    Best bike video review ever. Love the camera angles, the off beat humour throughout, especially the ending. Ducati should pay you and use this as their promo.

    • @djx3445
      @djx3445 Рік тому

      This was good but the Bonneville review from a couple years ago is still # 1...Killing the KLR #2.....this one #3. Lets take a poll. Which one of the Fortnine videos is #1?

    • @philsmith2346
      @philsmith2346 Рік тому

      Amen and Amen!

  • @brakmaster
    @brakmaster Рік тому +24

    I don't have or have ever owned a motorcycle. I can't ride a motorcycle. But in the past years watching your videos has made me appreciate motorcycles more and more. Thank you from a car guy.

    • @comfort_in_discomfort
      @comfort_in_discomfort Рік тому +1

      I'm in the same boat. The production value of the videos and presentation make the 2 wheel stuff more appealing.

    • @caryd67
      @caryd67 Рік тому +1

      Take a riding course! You won’t believe how much fun it is, and it changes the way you see the road forever

    • @DroneStrike1776
      @DroneStrike1776 Рік тому

      I haven't ridden a motorcycle in 20 years. Never owned one but road my friend's Ninja 250 often. I'm a car guy, but I also like motorcycles, and anything with ICE. And Ryan here never fails to entertain me with his videos. The man is a legend when it comes to quality content. He's so brilliant at what he does. He's like the Jason Camissa of the motorcycle world. They put out the highest level stuff on YT.

    • @jameshealy4594
      @jameshealy4594 Рік тому +1

      Feel the hatred run through you, you cannot resist the power of the dark side.
      ;)

    • @richardkillian5657
      @richardkillian5657 Рік тому +2

      I've been a car guy all my life. Apparently the first word I ever said was 'car'. However I have always looked at bikes and thought 'maybe one day'. That 'one day' was 2 weeks ago when I bought a triumph Street triple 675 and joined the dark side. I am 100% sold, this bike gives me something that no car ever could. I could try to put it into words but I don't think I'd ever be able properly explain it, so I won't bother. I think you should also join the dark side, you will be welcomed with open arms....

  • @bmull81
    @bmull81 6 місяців тому

    Thanks, Ryan and team . . . brilliant!

  • @toomanytoys09
    @toomanytoys09 Рік тому

    Great video..By far the most entertaining motorcycle channel / moto journalist on YT..Love it!

  • @marianandnorbert
    @marianandnorbert Рік тому +20

    “How much sarcasm do you want in your video?”
    Ryan F9: *Yes*

  • @emremehmed2496
    @emremehmed2496 Рік тому +79

    That godfather ending :D absolutely brilliant. I passed my A2 license after discovering your channel and watching your videos. One of the best youtube channels I've ever had the chance to watch

  • @levrushforth6946
    @levrushforth6946 10 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤ constantly outdoing yourselves!

  • @mbazzy123
    @mbazzy123 Рік тому

    That was awsome especially that ending, well done !

  • @andybartow
    @andybartow Рік тому +93

    Best content creator on YT. I don't even ride anymore and still watch every single one of your videos and get depressed when they end knowing I have already seen all the old videos. Please don't change!

  • @insideout2600
    @insideout2600 7 місяців тому

    Your videos are probably the best out there . That’s quite something .

  • @Dygear
    @Dygear Рік тому

    This is by far one of the best videos ever produced for UA-cam, and I think frankly should win multiple awards.

  • @tommyw.7850
    @tommyw.7850 Рік тому +81

    I've never ridden a motorcycle and I still get excited every time a FortNine video shows up in my feed. This one was no exception, and did not disappoint.

    • @Perry_dAccard
      @Perry_dAccard Рік тому +2

      If you like movies, these clips are blilliant.

    • @stephenmaxwellfuks3484
      @stephenmaxwellfuks3484 Рік тому +3

      Get on a motorcycle as soon as you can, I can say it is worth it

    • @nickwulf
      @nickwulf Рік тому +3

      I will usually recommend fortnine to motorcyclists
      When I do I mention it’s the funniest channel on UA-cam with the best production

    • @81722Les
      @81722Les Рік тому +1

      What are you waiting for?😱

    • @tommyw.7850
      @tommyw.7850 Рік тому

      @@81722Les to get a smaller motorcycle, idk if my Grandpa's KZ1000 is the best starter bike

  • @FalloutBreakbeat
    @FalloutBreakbeat Рік тому +14

    Just heard from the Ducati dealership: that zip tie is a consumable part and they cost $956 each.

    • @xorbe2
      @xorbe2 Рік тому +1

      Each one come in its own labeled ziplock bag!

  • @zspence77
    @zspence77 Рік тому

    This was frickin awesome !! Nice work!!

  • @christophercordray9529
    @christophercordray9529 Рік тому

    Excellent video, very informative and expertly produced. FortNine is the new Top Gear for motorcycles.

  • @mytube335
    @mytube335 Рік тому +53

    Best ending ever! As an Italian I laughed a lot! Thanks for the review Ryan, great skills on snow. Have fun with the DesertX.

    • @twrcrew8852
      @twrcrew8852 Рік тому +4

      do you speak italian? how on point was his speaking? lol unless it was a hired italian I couldn't tell lol

    • @tomfinn6579
      @tomfinn6579 Рік тому

      You do realize it was a takeoff on the christening scene in The Godfather, don’t you?

    • @arcanondrum6543
      @arcanondrum6543 Рік тому

      I was raised Catholic and so, I'm not allowed to "Like" this video and I have to pray 12 Our Father's and 5 Hail Mary's for leaving this comment.
      Worth it though.

    • @mytube335
      @mytube335 Рік тому

      I laughed with his well performed acting italian skills (hands gesture and cadence). At 0:33, "...when Ducati designers got here...they just...eeeeeehhhh FINITO! (finished! that's it!)". The last part of the video is a mix of latin and italian.
      Regarding the DesertX, in my opinion, the rear looks great only with the side tanks installed. Otherwise, something is missing there.

    • @twrcrew8852
      @twrcrew8852 Рік тому

      @@tomfinn6579 of course I got that. we all got that. your questions got nothin to do with mine though.

  • @mulan229
    @mulan229 Рік тому +32

    As an Italian, this was hilarious! Usually mafia humor is used to demean our country.. But this was in very good taste, as usual with your content! Congrats

  • @311badfish
    @311badfish Рік тому +1

    Always fun to watch your stuff 😊

  • @steviemack7122
    @steviemack7122 Рік тому

    You are a genius and so much funnn to watch. take care and keep em coming. Cheers, Stevie from Australia

  • @TheHandsomeSweet
    @TheHandsomeSweet Рік тому +84

    Not to take anything away from past videos, (I absolutely loved them) BUT this is the best video you’ve done thus far! A million times thank you! I appreciate you’re efforts so much!

    • @NeoRimeOnline
      @NeoRimeOnline Рік тому +2

      This one is great, but the Versys X300 will probably always be my favorite. That one touched me emotionally.

    • @cyjanek7818
      @cyjanek7818 Рік тому

      @@NeoRimeOnline Versys X300 and Burgman always hit different.
      Also driving parts from video with high reving honda 250cc

  • @Alexander27463
    @Alexander27463 Рік тому +80

    I'm really hoping for a review of the Aprilia Tuareg 660.
    I've heard good things about it. That it was pretty up there with a Tenere 700.
    So I'd love to see Ryan do a review of it

    • @FortNine
      @FortNine  Рік тому +99

      It is pretty special. I've only spent a day on one, so I'm hoping to get a Tuareg for longer to make a video. ~RF9

    • @sv650nyc7
      @sv650nyc7 Рік тому +5

      Up there? It is a huge upgrade from the Tenere, but also more expensive of course.

    • @Username-2
      @Username-2 Рік тому

      @@sv650nyc7 How exactly is it a huge upgrade from a tenere? It’s far less reliable, weighs the same and has 8 more hp. And is way more money. Not exactly what I’d consider an upgrade.

  • @chrisvantassel8867
    @chrisvantassel8867 Рік тому +11

    So I just bought a Desert X after watching many vids. My dealer happened to have a demo bike that had 1,400 miles on it. When I picked up my bike the rules of break-in were typical but there is a map code that really will not allow the bike to do much after 6k RPM. Now going back and watching all of these vids on new bikes makes me wonder how many got to ride a unit that was ready to go, break-in overwith and everything functioning like I did? The Demo bike was very fast but I hear some say it is only decently fast. I could not disagree more. Now I have a Super Duke EVO, just sold a Gen 2 Vmax as well so fast is not foreign to me. This bike when broken in scoots quite impressively. The biggest surprise is the stability in corners, this bike will slay my R1250GS in every way so I am letting the GS go!

  • @ibrarsiddiqi8948
    @ibrarsiddiqi8948 9 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant content Mr. Fortnine.

  • @coldsmokinable
    @coldsmokinable Рік тому +10

    I made whitewater videos for a living for years, burned out(editing), switched to stills. Your videos have reignited my passion. Thank you!

  • @LNRmoto
    @LNRmoto Рік тому +91

    I laughed all the way through 😂 thanks again for another masterpiece. I’ve covered 17.000km on my DesertX since I got it in July this year, and with my lowering kit on its way I’ll take on more offroading for new adventures 🤘🏼

    • @thebestpostever
      @thebestpostever Рік тому +1

      Wait, you can lower the thing? I'm 5' 9", and I nearly fall over if I don't stop on a flat surface.

    • @RideTheTrack
      @RideTheTrack Рік тому

      congrats! Any reliability issues with the bike so far?

    • @wobblysauce
      @wobblysauce Рік тому

      Seen 5’nothings mount GS’s like a horse.

    • @nelsonnguyen4811
      @nelsonnguyen4811 Рік тому

      I’d love to hear about how your performance is affected with the lowering kit!

    • @LNRmoto
      @LNRmoto Рік тому

      @@thebestpostever yeah, lowered seat (which is already on - I’m 167cm) and lowering kit will arrive soon hopefully. I can stand comfortably now, but on uneven surfaces it’s still not how I’d like it to be

  • @elieldsouza5838
    @elieldsouza5838 Рік тому

    Haha this edit was so good. You guys friggin killed it!!