Top 5 Reasons Why We Have Accidents | How to Prevent them?

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  • If you ride a motorcycle you crash, if still haven't, you will. In this video, I will tell you the top 5 reasons, why!
    You might say that I am too pessimistic, but do you know what is the difference between a pessimist and an optimist? The pessimist has more information.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 308

  • @PatchedBandit
    @PatchedBandit Рік тому +76

    I just drove a motorcycle from finland to greece completing 8000km. I can only see from one eye while riding due to this brain tumor issue. Everyone said it is dangerous but what is more dangerous is not to live your life when you still can.

  • @ioanniskaratakis6402
    @ioanniskaratakis6402 Рік тому +26

    I'm 55 years old and a new rider ( only 6 months) .I totally agree with you in all points! Well done ! Great video! Greetings from Greece!

    • @motorcycleadventures
      @motorcycleadventures  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! 👍

    • @hair2050
      @hair2050 Рік тому +3

      Completely agree. I’m 55 and 3 days ago bought my first bike in 35 years. A VSTROM 650, 2011 model. Previously, child and young adult, I did exactly as he said, rode and squeezed every bit of performance out of 250’s. I was good because I had many years and many crashes and lived on a farm and access to endless wilderness. 3 days ago I was terrified at throwing my leg over my new bike and riding on a motorway home. I took 3 seconds to feel confident. This was only possible because of the 13 years of experience, and broken bones. Now I’m learning to ride a new style of bike and enjoying it. It’s perfect for me. Bigger would be too much for now. And just prior to watching this I was mowing the lawn thinking about crashing and the inevitability of it. The key is to minimize the risk of injuries by pushing the limits in an environment and at a time chosen by you. Develop the skills please people. The few crashes you will have will save your life one day. You’ll have the skills to deal with an emergency situation because you will have practiced, and fallen, in the past.

  • @richardgiles2484
    @richardgiles2484 Рік тому +31

    100% agree with you on this video. I've always ridden with the attitude that everyone is out to kill me. I only ride in the rain when I have to, and I never ride in the winter as I don't need to.
    Stay safe, everyone, and stay upright 🙏

    • @motorcycleadventures
      @motorcycleadventures  Рік тому +2

      Good!

    • @samhill3496
      @samhill3496 Рік тому +2

      They potentially are and be ready for it. You have the right attitude. In the rain try to stay a gear high to limit the possibility of breaking traction with the throttle to abruptly. I've had to to 100 mile plus days with out choice in the rain with worn tires from a long trip trying to make it on in home for work. Touchy going especially when you can see the inner liner on the front tire. ABS helps but you will find there is no substitute for skill and wise thinking during operation of your machine. Be safe, enjoy the ride and twist the grip.

    • @concernedcitizen5506
      @concernedcitizen5506 Рік тому +1

      Spot on!

    • @vincentvangogh8092
      @vincentvangogh8092 Рік тому +2

      i had someone parked on a layby as i was going along a 30mph road suddenlly pullout without looking and proceed to attempt a u turn, then she looked finally and panicked and stalled blocking the road causing me to crash OUCH

    • @richardgiles2484
      @richardgiles2484 Рік тому

      @stephen tarr I know mate, it's a bloody nightmare today on the roads, which is why I don't trust anyone. Hope you are OK mind 👍🤞

  • @intipunku8281
    @intipunku8281 Рік тому +13

    I've ridden for over 40 years. Hundreds of thousands of kilometres. My motorcycle choice is always keep it light because I know I'll drop it. I'm in Morocco on my crf300l. I've dropped it twice at very slow speed. Easy to pick it up and get going again. Had it weighed 250 kilos I'd struggle to get it upright again.
    Keep it light
    Keep it simple.

    • @motorcycleadventures
      @motorcycleadventures  Рік тому +2

      Weight always matters!

    • @suzyamerica4679
      @suzyamerica4679 Рік тому +1

      Love this. Most of my moto traveling over the past 2 years has been on a Honda CRF250L. Not the fastest, but it gets me there and it's easy to pick up .. and that gives me the confidence to explore more.

    • @savage22bolt32
      @savage22bolt32 Рік тому +1

      @@suzyamerica4679 I hurt my back trying to get my CRF250L righted. The throttle grip was buried in the dirt and the tires were uphill from the seat/tank.
      Since I've healed, I've gotten a lot more practice picking it up!

    • @suzyamerica4679
      @suzyamerica4679 Рік тому

      @@savage22bolt32 Yikes .. hope you are fully better.

    • @savage22bolt32
      @savage22bolt32 Рік тому +1

      @@suzyamerica4679 yes Ma'am! It happened in Nov '21 in the first week I brought it home. I was a bit rusty off roading, and the CRF250L is heavier than my old 2 stroke bikes.
      Retired now so I ride & hike as often as possible ❤

  • @savage22bolt32
    @savage22bolt32 Рік тому +8

    My dad's advice to his 11 year old son who had just bought a motorcycle. "Son, good judgment comes from experience, and well, experience comes from poor judgment."

  • @TheWizardOfTheFens
    @TheWizardOfTheFens Рік тому +5

    The end of this video made me realise how old I am. I was a British soldier during the Cold War period, and seeing how overgrown and collapsed these buildings were made me google places I was stationed during my 17 years service…..most are completely gone, others in a similar state to those you showed. My brain says yesterday. Reality says thirty plus years ago… 😢

  • @ruedigerfriebel8454
    @ruedigerfriebel8454 Рік тому +8

    Loving it. No marketing bullshitting, just experienced truth. Thanks for being the way you are!

  • @teneretraveller8980
    @teneretraveller8980 Рік тому +12

    5. Always number 5. Concentration on the job is key and will usually get the job done.
    I still have the scars from years ago. There is a saying in Latin. " Experientia Docet." Experience teaches.
    Safe , happy travels 👍

  • @CodgerBiker
    @CodgerBiker Рік тому +18

    Very true. Humility beats ego everytime, especially on 2 wheels 👍

  • @adnanal-harbi5927
    @adnanal-harbi5927 11 місяців тому

    I agree . I wanted to add one more important point . When you are tired , sleepy stop and take a rest. Your focus and concentration is lost when you are

  • @RandolphMaunder
    @RandolphMaunder Рік тому +10

    Excellent advice. I've been riding 35 years, solo and without excessive luggage. I find between 40 and 50 HP is all I need to travel comfortably and at a good speed. A heavy bike and lots of HP is a recipe for disaster unless you are a very exprienced rider, the danger is many riders feel they have a lot more expertise than they actually do!!

    • @motorcycleadventures
      @motorcycleadventures  Рік тому +1

      Agree!

    • @west_adv
      @west_adv Рік тому +2

      Exactly, but how many bikes we have now with 40-50hp and 21 inch front for some offroad. I'm afraid that there is none, zero, null. We can beg ktm to finally release new 21 inch 390. Fingers crossed.

    • @chrishart8548
      @chrishart8548 Рік тому +1

      I only use 40-50hp that's why I have 85hp so I have something spare.

    • @west_adv
      @west_adv Рік тому

      @@chrishart8548 ;) can be more, as far it is light, order of 150kg, not 200

  • @davidskaggs9914
    @davidskaggs9914 Рік тому +5

    I've crashed couple times on dirt bike. Even flew over handle bars but, once on my Tiger 800 was tired after long day of riding and forgot to put the kickstand...felt like an idiot but shows how fatigue can hit you😂 what a great bike you have Tenere!

    • @motorcycleadventures
      @motorcycleadventures  Рік тому

      Yes, the fatigue is another reason.

    • @richardgiles2484
      @richardgiles2484 Рік тому +3

      I've done the side stand thing and damaged my silencer. I now have the silencer under my TV to remind me how stupid I was 🤣🤣

  • @adamwillis7281
    @adamwillis7281 Рік тому

    Excellent advice and a great video. Thank you Pavlin

  • @vstromxt3799
    @vstromxt3799 Рік тому +1

    100 % agree with you. Humility is key when driving a motorbike.

  • @jethrohill6102
    @jethrohill6102 11 місяців тому

    Love the advice. Thank you. Bust planning my first solo road trip. At 50, I guess better late than never.

  • @ISurLee
    @ISurLee Рік тому +1

    Totally agree! I been riding motorcycle 4 years (watched your video even before riding), I had fall from my 250cc cruiser bike 3 times, but never on my 110cc moped.

  • @chris191168
    @chris191168 Рік тому +2

    I had a motorcycle crash the other day, riding on ice and snow with Worn out tires, I still have pain in my back, I know I am stupid but I am a human. Have a nice Christmas and thanks for your video.

  • @enriquejaimes3368
    @enriquejaimes3368 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing such a great information. I am planning mu trip to Alaska next year and it will be very helpful.

  • @nezram5095
    @nezram5095 Рік тому

    One of the best videos I've seen about the subject 👍

  • @livelongrideonover70
    @livelongrideonover70 Рік тому

    You are a great teacher and speak honest common sense. Thank you.

  • @mjp_adventures7582
    @mjp_adventures7582 Рік тому +2

    Pavlin, you are a philosopher! I love the forever school comment....always so much good sense! 👍

  • @chhiparidersahmedabad.2022
    @chhiparidersahmedabad.2022 Рік тому +1

    Concentration is a Must & A good Sleep.
    As many a times it said by you, start Early , finish Early. Very rightly said. Thanks for such a preached video.

  • @wavecreatures
    @wavecreatures Рік тому +1

    Wise words! I’m a new rider with a Honda CB500X. I thought that I was learning just to get my license, no I was wrong the learning never ends! Thank you for a great video!

  • @dariomorel7303
    @dariomorel7303 Рік тому

    Great Video! Thanks for the advise.

  • @veselinsimic6191
    @veselinsimic6191 Рік тому

    Alo bratko ,
    super si!
    Pozdrav iz Beograda.

  • @tedted9427
    @tedted9427 Рік тому

    Nice video, greetings from Greece and happy new year mate!!! 👍

  • @majormassenspektrometer
    @majormassenspektrometer Рік тому +1

    Yeah you are right on every point. I bought the Tenere because I wanted one even though I knew I couldn't get both of my feet completely on the ground. But I don't ride offroad so it's not that big of a problem.

  • @49Roadmaster
    @49Roadmaster Рік тому

    Another great video by you. It teaches the new rider valuable lessons and hopefully reminds the old rider. Riding humbly will get you farther.
    Keep the shiny side up.

  • @leonwaldman3081
    @leonwaldman3081 Рік тому +1

    The last reason is not so obvious like others, however so right !!! Thanks Pavlin !

  • @martinvang6352
    @martinvang6352 Рік тому

    Thank you, good advice !! Grtz from Holland

  • @ioar5481
    @ioar5481 Рік тому

    I am absolutely agree with you, specially with the two first points you stated. I learned this two lessons by myself, the first one by purchasing a motorcycle wihich didn¨t fit my ergonomics (too tall and too heavy) and the second one by passing from a 150cc to a 650cc. I believe that the first reason why we crash you pointed aout is the most important. Great video as always.

  • @ryanmalone2681
    @ryanmalone2681 Рік тому

    Very good advice, especially the last point.

  • @pedrofaria1866
    @pedrofaria1866 Рік тому +1

    Sooner or later anyone who ride a motorcycle will recognise everything you said its true!

  • @relaxmarco
    @relaxmarco Рік тому

    Great advice Pavel. As an inexperienced rider, thanks for the video.

  • @kris8165
    @kris8165 Рік тому

    " The pessimist just got more information "!
    I love it 😁😊

  • @eziodamico633
    @eziodamico633 Рік тому +1

    You are damn right! Fortunately, I had a few crashes, but the reasons for them are inside your 5 tips.... I should have seen this video many years ago, or you posted to late 😆.Take care, ciao

  • @ralphlamoureux266
    @ralphlamoureux266 Рік тому

    Clear and True! Thanks Pavel. Daily commutes in urban areas for 25 years, rain or shine, I think your advice are spot on. From the hand-gliding world comes the target-in-your-back concept : because you are not punished when you do mistakes, you go on doing them. Then the little target you have in your back, that everyone can see but you, is growing bigger. Fate can see it, and see you better, attracting its attention and adding odds of accidents. Sometimes I ride thinking about my target, and slow down/behave/relax. When in bad mood or late, I ride as if a riding school instructor, or a police car, was following me : that calms me down as well. Efficient vaccine for me is the memory of how much it hurt the body, the wallet and the pride when I fell and glided next to my bouncing bike... Once is enough. The Saint protector of riders is stunningly beautiful but most of the times she is looking elsewhere : for our sake it seems wise to consider her unreliable.

  • @hni7458
    @hni7458 Рік тому

    No4 is sooo spot on. Heard about Dunning-Kruger, getting over-confident? I've applied D-K from start, I thought... Then a month ago, when I overtook an irritatingly slow, R-turning passcar a fair bit too fast - spring and sun, you know - and another car came out from the right - he didn't see me behind the turning car. Thankfully he stopped by panic braking, but I wouldn't've been able myself. I see this as mainly my fault, secondarily his - this in sharp contrast to all rude bikers with cams here on YT by the way. First gravely serious incident during my five years of riding.
    Thank you Sir for all wise tips - or really directions, since you are so right!

  • @BIJUDOC
    @BIJUDOC Рік тому

    Absolutely rights... Hit the nail on the head

  • @Extremegaz25
    @Extremegaz25 Рік тому

    Good well thought words, and it comes from experience, yes we crash but as long as you are careful you enjoy and get better, take it easy and experience the freedom, bikes are about freedom .

  • @leonidasvagenas2038
    @leonidasvagenas2038 6 місяців тому

    excellent approach!!

  • @amitbhardwaj8626
    @amitbhardwaj8626 Рік тому

    Finally, someone is here to call a spade a spade. Great honest, simple advice thanks mate !

  • @tompeter7326
    @tompeter7326 Рік тому

    Very nice report and I agree with you : )

  • @arminwendt4568
    @arminwendt4568 Рік тому

    Great title, we 'make' accidents, not have accidents. 30 plus year year rider agrees with all your points. Ride safe from 🇨🇦!

  • @whitedrguy6503
    @whitedrguy6503 Рік тому

    Excellent advice Pavlin.
    Gravity and physics along with over confidence and lack of knowledge, learn to walk first, then run.

  • @paulomafra1717
    @paulomafra1717 Рік тому

    Thank you very much for your advices Pavlin! Some things we learn from experience. But ear the experience of others helps a lot to!!! 😁 I agree with you in everything you said. After riding motocycles for about 25 years, I always learn something new everytime I I ride my motorcycle... 😄

  • @STho205
    @STho205 Рік тому

    Excellent monolog. Very good advice.
    In the military we focused on experience, but we discouraged learning from mistakes alone...and we discouraged making mistakes. Mistakes can kill. We taught best method and then as men got better and better at them they were building on experience. Not unlike piano lessons. Small mistakes occur but we learn little from them. You can fail and fail at climbing a wall, but when you get closer and closer is the only time you build good experience of growing skills. Typical in a serious and dangerous activity, bad mistakes often only teach nervousness, fear and avoidance. Sometimes that works but often it leads to further mistakes.
    You know how to round a curve at 30kmh...then go for 35...then 40 over months of slow progression. If you are terrible at 30 and have dropped it or gone wide...you definitely don't need to try 40.

  • @wavyseahill
    @wavyseahill Рік тому +1

    Good advice! Greetings from Latvia!

  • @corhendriks1755
    @corhendriks1755 Рік тому

    Great advive, love you, the word would be a better place with more people like you, take care my friend

  • @tin2009tin
    @tin2009tin Рік тому

    Really useful! Thank you Pavlin

  • @idziesiezebyisc.6233
    @idziesiezebyisc.6233 Рік тому +2

    Agree! I've owned many superbikes as R1, Fireblade, GSX-R, Hayabusa and others and it was great and convidence on the tarmac, but nowadays my Tenere 660 is powerful enough on the gravel parts. And I have to admit, it is a bit tall for me 😉

  • @snatr
    @snatr 10 місяців тому

    Loved the experiment @8:45. I run that all the time 👍
    And reason #5 is very important. Pilots actually have an acronym for that... The IM SAFE checklist 😉

  • @TGSadventure
    @TGSadventure Рік тому

    Weldone Paulik always good to see you Thanks for incredible info 🙂 Greeting From Oslo ✋

  • @Scott-vr2vv
    @Scott-vr2vv Рік тому

    Very well said.

  • @ondkes
    @ondkes Рік тому

    Thank you for your videos.Very helpfull.You are 100% right about 5 mistake.Especially wife affect.😁

  • @josemije5738
    @josemije5738 Рік тому

    very well said Sir Pavlin..👌

  • @peterekman5783
    @peterekman5783 Рік тому

    Thanks , super video,, take care

  • @enzoformisano
    @enzoformisano Рік тому

    Very helpful and wise video

  • @ibiniohalduno
    @ibiniohalduno Рік тому

    Thanks a lot Paulin for such wise advices. If averybody followed them riding would be a better experience.

  • @hmoosawi
    @hmoosawi Рік тому

    Useful tips as usual

  • @dicksoncamilo7214
    @dicksoncamilo7214 Рік тому

    I agree with you 100%.

  • @francoisscherman7140
    @francoisscherman7140 6 місяців тому

    At age 57 I have been riding from 12 and the first thing I was told as a new biker has always stuck with me and I gave the same advice to my son at 14 when he started to ride. “ Always remember the bike is your boss as soon as you think you are the boss it’s going to show you you’re not “ an true to that saying I had my first of at age 16 on my 125 when I was thinking I had all the experience I needed lessons learnt. I rode that 125 for 6 years before upgrading to a 750 road 750&600 for 10 years racing in the super sport class before getting a 900 CBR and later upgraded to a 1000CBRR racing for many years. At age 45 and many years experience I had my biggest off ever and I was lucky enough to live barely. Forward 5 years and now I’m on a 790 adventure and it’s like being a newby rider again. Moral of the story is that you will never have all the experience and you will learn every time you get on the bike.
    Don’t be overly confident and yes everyone on the road is out to kill you

  • @nickw8071
    @nickw8071 Рік тому

    Good video champ 💪

  • @johnfitzgerald4274
    @johnfitzgerald4274 Рік тому

    Thank you.

  • @ortnerendre4197
    @ortnerendre4197 5 місяців тому

    Smart and true.

  • @abdimunamuna4579
    @abdimunamuna4579 Рік тому +1

    ...Thanks for sharing the tips, it’s true that the more power you have, the more you want to beat it!. Unfortunately this is human nature. Riding within your limits is the key to safety.

  • @RizwanSMughal
    @RizwanSMughal Рік тому

    Very Informative ~

  • @nickw8071
    @nickw8071 Рік тому

    I’ve had a rule which I made a teenager (long time ago) - whenever I think I’ve mastered the bike is the day it needs to be sold. Past that and you get too clever and over confident. New to you bike means respect and learning = careful/smart

  • @skiphalbakken859
    @skiphalbakken859 Рік тому

    Another great one sir! Which model rev’it jacket are you wearing? Thanks. Cheers from 🇺🇸

  • @tomastomas6665
    @tomastomas6665 Рік тому

    Very true what you saying about learning from your mistakes. There is only one fundamental problem - If you make a mistake on a motorbike it usually does have far greater consequences.
    I made the exact mistake you talking about. My first bike was too big (KLX 650R) - I had to lean it against a wall and claim on it. Since then I bought several bikes and I had a several crashes. Predict unpredictable my friend.

  • @Outtrigger82
    @Outtrigger82 Рік тому

    Absolutely great explained. In my opinion, your video should be mandatory in the driving school. Especially your point four is extremely important. I've been riding motorcycles for 25 years and fell two weeks ago because of an absolute beginner's mistake. You never stop learning and you're never perfect.
    Thank you for your great videos that I can show my son so that he learns something just like me too. 💪👍
    Greetings from Germany . MFG ( Mit freundlichen Grüßen )😉 Daniel

  • @edouardl2
    @edouardl2 Рік тому

    Quite good video, i will only add that you need to think too about city traffic. When you are in a traffic jam, you stop all the time and it is not always on even ground. This is where it is very difficult when you have to stop on a slope and do tiptoe. For daily commuters, this is something to consider. Took me a lot of time to get used to that as my bike is a little tall for me.

  • @kwik2008
    @kwik2008 Рік тому

    😊👍 well summary

  • @gillesgenete9598
    @gillesgenete9598 Рік тому

    Hi Pavel, very good advice there, that I fully agree with, as I learned some of them from my mistakes. May I add to consider that on road, car drivers don't see us or evaluate our speed well, so that they are a real danger for a motorcycle. My most painful crash was from a car hitting me because he didn't see me inspite of being in the middle of the motorway lane, just can't understand why with 2 aluminum cases with reflectives and red/white marks on them. Another nearmiss crash was a car entering a roundabout, cutting my path. Other than that, yes flat foot is a MUST. Thanks.

  • @user-it6xz2jg1o
    @user-it6xz2jg1o Рік тому

    С наступающим Новым Годом и рождеством Вас!

  • @henriquemarinholeitechaves8931

    Excelent tips, Pavlin. Coincidently, I have followed them in my 20+ riding & travelling years. One quick test will tell you if you are close to a crash: Ask yourself how many times you have experienced a near-crash situation last week? If any, change your riding style. Cheers from Brazil.

  • @michaeldevoe9235
    @michaeldevoe9235 Рік тому

    Great advice…common sense reminders- especially about being clear minded, and focusing on riding…dress for the slide, not looking good on the ride!

  • @jaimemetcher388
    @jaimemetcher388 Рік тому

    One reason people are on bikes too powerful for them is that the concept of the high quality small displacement bike is almost missing from the market. In a typical range the smaller displacement bikes are made with budget components, fewer safety features, low quality suspension and frame geometry not at all suitable for larger riders. Manufacture is often outsourced to a 3rd party manufacturer, with only the bigger bikes made at the flagship factory. This is true whether we're talking about Suzuki Vstroms, where the difference in fit and finish between the 250 and the 1050 is incredible, or different sizes of Ducati Monsters. Bigger is always better.

  • @bhushantendulkar2484
    @bhushantendulkar2484 Рік тому +6

    Absolutely right Pavlin as usual. You mentioned Hero 150 cc bike & its 100% Indian company & very good at producing everyday commuting bike.
    Thanks for bringing weekly video with practical riding advices for us.

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 Рік тому

    In youth comparatively, I was a private pilot. We had the 100 hour factor. That's when most crashes happen. A false reasoning of experience comes over a pilot and they travel beyond their skills to the end. I lost several close friends during this learning experience. I'm still alive. In motorcycling Dr. Hunt (He helped found the Snell certification and lab for helmet testing). collected accident data from all places possible in the mid 1970's. He concluded motorcyclists had accidents during the "Ten Week Factor". Riders, even experienced riders were susceptible to this proven occurrence. Especially when changing motorcycles to a larger unit as you talked about. Riders think they have developed the experience and skills to go and do more things. However, the rules of the road and life soon exceed their limits and weaknesses are exposed which have a history of catastrophic results. So one should be very careful and treat each situation as if they were on a new ride every day as actually we are. The factors are ever present that will take your life no matter how long or how far you have ridden. Operate with extreme caution and as you said stay focused like your life depends on it. It does. I have now ridden for over 56 years. I've had a few really life taking crashes but I survived. One neck broken twice will get your attention. I still ride, just be focused and prepared. When you least expect it it will happen. How you react is all your experience and training put in a Nano second to save your life. I play a serious game I call "What if". I look each driver in the eyes because that tells you the direction they may go. I think what evasive maneuver or action I need to take immediately. It's preparation both mentally and physically. I've had many close ones on the best of highways and conditions due to others not maintaining control of their vehicle for whatever reason. Limit your exposure to the types of roads, locations, time of year/day, weather conditions. Never exceed your limits or use any stimulate to extend your ride. No exceptions for steady pace and rest when needed. Don't wait, it will be too late. You will be better for it. Good fortune in your travels. Be ready.

  • @mikga45
    @mikga45 Рік тому +2

    All depends where you live. I live on a small island in the Philippines where 100 to 150cc is the norm. Mountains require power with back rider, flat ground 100 cc is fine. Too many dogs, sharp corners you would be lucky to reach 65 kmph, faster you risk driving off mountain. Need a good 15 HP with back rider to go up mountains comfortably. 250 is useless here, bad roads and curves curves. where a 400cc min is needed in USA for highway it's not needed here. For USA 500 cc or 600 cc or larger if you do highway driving. 1 of my 150cc only puts out 10.3 HP upgrading carb, exhaust and cylinder with big bore kit to get at least 15 HP, probaly closer to 20hp. My other bike is a Yamaha aerox it has 15 plus HP already no problem going up mountains with back rider. I think 40 HP is good for USA and 15 HP for small islands with no highways. 8 to 10 HP just is not enough with back rider and steep hills. If Honda came out with a water cool crf 350 it would make a great touring bike for back roads and limited road use. Better yet if Yamaha came out with 1. Yamaha tenere in 700 cc is too big for some riders. You don't need all that power to travel around the world unless mostly on highway. Noralee did a long travel on a crf 300. Bump it up to 350 cc and keep it lite weight might be the perfect bike and put better suspension. Why does Honda always cut corners on suspension? Most important part of the ride.

  • @Dani-wn6wh
    @Dani-wn6wh Рік тому

    For example for the tire you drive in the back: no traction sideways when someone spills his drink

    • @motorcycleadventures
      @motorcycleadventures  Рік тому

      If you say so... I have done thousands of km on it and don't share the same opinion.

  • @mikemarthaller8789
    @mikemarthaller8789 Рік тому

    WOW ABSOLUTELY YOUR BEST
    #6 Based on my 81 trips around the sun.
    50 + years instructing, developing new training methods, writing new training procedures, Regulations AND FIGHTING those who "Think" only more regulations will solve poor training and mindset issues. Military and civilian parachuting, flying various types including test development and flying. Long haul specialized heavy trucks, weapons and a few other skills. AND 5 years enjoying learning my "Crusers" why crusers?
    See #6
    I will add # 6 ,AGE, When our 18 year young Egos control our aging, damaged , slower reflexes bodies "Ouch" 😇😢
    On the other side, IF WE CHOOSE to use the "wisdom of the aged" 😁😄👍👍👍
    "Those who have. And those who will" YES,YES YES
    I would request since you obviously have "Crash experience " as have i you do something I've NEVER Seen on you tube. HOW to minimize damage to ourselves in that enevatable crash.
    Himt: do not simply give up BUT once its enevatible let the machine to take the hit, RELAX do not put arms our legs out to stop. Tuck head, arms, twist if going head first, better a broken arm than neck or back.
    AND YES helmets save lives

  • @JohnDoe-ks4id
    @JohnDoe-ks4id Рік тому

    I ride in Bangkok Thailand which are statistically the most dangerous roads. I was rear ended by a lady in a 100k Mercedes who was texting and had a low speed low side on a place grease is poured out by a street food vendor. Years ago I hit a huge deer doing 70 mph and broke nothing just sore as hell for a week. I agree that crashes are inevitable.

  • @jothain
    @jothain Рік тому

    One thing for lower powered slower bikes is that they're quite fun to ride. With powerful bike you have to be on your toes and pushing that to limits is very dangerous and exhaustive, always. I own zzr1400 as road bike and quite recently got xt600e for more technical small road fun and it's just as fun to ride as what it is, about 4-5 times more powerful bike. It doesn't feel tedious and feel quite safe to ride and yet can reach those very dangerous speeds for small forest roads if one desires. Also feels very nimble after heavy "sports tourer" which isn't bad thing many times.

  • @jimkonugres8454
    @jimkonugres8454 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @pollepost
    @pollepost Рік тому

    Riding on a gravel road with green wet grass in the middle of the road... trying to change side and swooop there I was... looking at the ditch

  • @allanb52
    @allanb52 4 місяці тому

    Here in Thailand old women never have accidents.....so I ride like an old woman. My 350 Meteor is just right for me, I am on heart medication, so cannot afford a crash. I love riding, that's it.

  • @roughtravel.
    @roughtravel. Рік тому +1

    Pavlin is right and great as always. But how I run away from my problems if I didn't ride a motorcycle first? This is regarding rule No5 :)

  • @streetfightertutorial
    @streetfightertutorial Рік тому

    I've been often pointed as a pessimist and my answer is always the same: expect the best, be prepared for the worst.

  • @brucehornet
    @brucehornet Рік тому

    Hello Pavlin
    Could you tell me at the time of making this video, could you tell me if that a Mitas tyre 50/50 on the back wheel ? Also what tyre is on the front please
    Keep the content coming I like you style of video's travel info etc 👍👍

  • @creepychris420
    @creepychris420 Рік тому

    i had this thought did u crash and then do ur intro right there or did u lie taht shit down carefully lol. i laugh at both 😂😂 ty for production value 👍 it doesn't go unnoticed lol
    i accept ur challenge i ride my bike like a good boy like when i first rode and stay safe. i like u bro have a subscribe lol

  • @said206samourai
    @said206samourai Рік тому

    thanks pavlin

  • @captlarry-3525
    @captlarry-3525 Рік тому

    64 years on 2 wheels. I don't know a single motorcyclist who shouldn't see this video !

  • @barryobrien1890
    @barryobrien1890 Рік тому

    If you never crash there would be no need for helmets and protective gear. It's good to be humble and always expect to crash at any time. By the way, Hero is the world's biggest motorcycle company and is indian and not Chinese. In general Indians are very proud of Hero and don't care for Chinese bikes much. It's expensive to buy a bike much bigger than 250cc in India. There are a few new 350 to 650 bikes coming to market in the last year, but for most Indians a 1500 euro bike is the limit of affordable transport. This will get you a 250cc class bike.
    Great points on riding safely.

  • @peterhallbus1114
    @peterhallbus1114 Рік тому

    I will not go riding in the next month or so since I for the moment dont have a bike with studded tires, but you really should try riding in snow and ice since it's a lot of fun if you have a light dualsport with studded tires ;) Also riding when you have problems depends on what kind of person you are, for me it clears my mind just focusing on the ride.

  • @viestursuzulens2674
    @viestursuzulens2674 10 місяців тому

    What is your opinion on ABS? Is it ok for a beginner to get a bike without ABS?

  • @bramvandermey8779
    @bramvandermey8779 Рік тому

    I am 73 and just sold my ST1300 for reason too heavy, switched to V-strom650, 230 lbs lighter.

  • @94SexyStang
    @94SexyStang Рік тому +1

    Weight matters!!....I dropped my DRZ400 down a steep ditch, trying to cross a river... and was able to Pick it up, and RIDE it out easily! Because it only weighs 300lbs.... If that was a 400lbs bike, I would have been Totally Screwed and likely Need a winch to get out.......people don't factor in that you're Never on "ideal" terrain with adventure bikes....the smallest Mistake can put you in a Non-Recoverable situation.....You can always man-handle a 250 or 450cc bike.....the larger Bikes are Not so easy.

  • @christianespinoza7205
    @christianespinoza7205 Рік тому

    Slavic wise man👍🏻