Відео

Thanks David, yeah I get it is the opposite of the adv style of bikes, but I really really love it. It is however making me realise I could do with a V Strom in my life. I looked at trying to convert the rear on my 8S to a V Strom bum, but sadly the frame looks different and the subframe won't mount to the 8S, so seems a no go.... So am juggling my bank balance to see if I can afford the swap with the 8S to an 800RE, but not sure if possible... especially seeing what the dealerships say my 9 month old, 3500mile 8S is worth 🤬

@@HippoDrones OK - You'll have to explain the VStrom desire... to me it is a bike, like mine, that is a sort of compromise between a true ADV bike and a Road Tourer. Your Aprilia surely is about the best you can get in ADV, is also a great long distance bike, and now the 2 road bikes you have would make any twisties ride a fun one - maybe explain in a Video ;) Not being smart at all mate, hope you realise, just can't get it from my point of view. (Which is also why it is always good to look at other people's points of view).

🤣 Hahaha 🤣 You know you want it really... 😁

Thank you Andy, I hope you don't have to wait too long! 🙂

@@HippoDrones August 10th is my collection date, counting down the days 😀

@@andyins1 😎🤘

Am very much looking forward to it being fully run in to fully find out 🤘😁

LOL, far better looking than I am!

Cheers Barry 🙂Am very much enjoying it! 😀

Hahahaha... thankfully I am getting used to the riding position, so the cool ratio is increasing! 😀

@@HippoDrones 👌😎😎

@@MVDBR 🧊= 11 😀

I think it looks amazing, Yamaha really nailed it. I've not tried the standard XSR, am kinda glad I didn't when getting the Suzuki GSX 8S as it could have swayed my decision and then I'd possibly not have gotten this one! 😀 I used to feel the same way about QS, but am a huge fan of them now 🙂 Hopefully we'll be able to sort a meet up or somit 🙂

@@HippoDrones a meet up at some point would be great. Long overdue

@@anthonydonnelly8419 very much so mate

Ahh cool, am really glad you found it a helpful video 🙂

I have to agree, it was the looks that sold it to me, but thankfully I can get comfy-ish on it still 😀

@@HippoDrones well, you are used to riding sports bikes anyway, so you have that distorted feeling of comfort 😝

@@theodorstravels I am a bit of a sadomasochist 🤣

@@HippoDrones nanny spanked much? 😆

Would you prefer it to be a silent movie of my first impressions, am sure that would be very beneficial and would allow you to agree or disagree with my points most efficiently!

<3

Haha, true! 🤣 Possibly, the exhaust swap on my 8S perked that up

I really don't understand why they have not done so already

What ever made you think that? 😁😎🥰👍

It really is... on both counts! 😀

Thanks Freddie, yeah... I am getting used to them and the riding position, it all comes together really well at speeds I can't show on camera! :-D The Akra is in my eBay watchlist, but it is an awful lot of money even though it is cheaper than the official Yamaha version.... I'm waiting to see what offerings other companies do, but no doubt I'll end up with the Akra :-D

@@HippoDrones yeah I know the feeling loved the position of the CBR comfy yet sporty. See my logic is dream bike dream pipe. There’s just something about the sound of an Akra on a Yamaha. It just sounds right. But yeah agreed they are VERY pricey. I found that the race system with optional cat and baffle performed the same volume as the road system but was a few hundred cheaper.

@@AGardenShed It is still £1600 though... I also want to do some trackdays on the bike, so I need to ensure it is still within noise limits if I swap anything out 🙂

I fell in love with it when I first saw it at EICMA

I rarely ride at night, so the headlight doesn't really bother me. How have you gotten on with the XSR900? The Tuono is a cracking bike, I keep meaning to get a demo on one, but am not sure it is a bike I'd want to own.

@HippoDrones it's a lovely engine, but after 700 miles from new, the vibration is unbearable through the bars and pegs. Ordered some rubbers pegs and grip puppies. Failing that. It'll be sold unfortunately.

@@inked-96 ahh that is a shame, I def feel vibes in the bars on this too, but on par with my other road bike so manageable for me for the moment 🙂 I hope you can sort it to an acceptable level for you.

@HippoDrones Unfortunately, the vibes seem to be a common thing once the bike has been broken in. I asked on the forum today, and many are experiencing the same.

@@inked-96 ahh that is a shame

Thanks mate, I've loved every wheel turn so far 🙂

Aye, proper retro-racer paint and styling. Currently the 8S is staying, I had hoped to trade it in for a V Strom 800RE, but the trade in price of the 8S is shocking, so will probably keep it at least till next spring now, maybe longer, it is an absolute hoot to ride, so am in no hurry to get rid, I'd just prefer something a little more practical

Yeah, it is pretty striking isn't it. 🙂

Thanks Steve, I'm muchly in love with it!

Hahaha... I'm riding it too often for it to come inside! 😀

Ahh brilliant stuff, which colour/options did you go for?

@HippoDrones same as yours but with the belly pan

@@oldman748 ahh wicked, I think that is a popular addition

Haha... I sold my ornament of a motorcycle... no point having a bike you don't ride! 😁

It really was a cracker of a weekend, he sure does 🙂👍

Isn't it just. I am getting used to the riding position now, but it is still a little wristy

Thanks, haha... yeah, I got my HJC V10 for this bike mainly 😁 This bike is my sunny day bike, the 8S is my run around and day to day bike so will get plenty of use I imagine

I pretty much adore it in all respects, it's like the bike was made for me!

Cheers mate, I'm hoping we are suited together for a long time 🙂👍

@@HippoDrones Looks like a keeper 👍

@@CodgerBiker I hope so 🙏

They really did indeedy 😎👍 Ahh, that would be epic... I noticed they used the paint scheme for their 40th anniversary bikes as an option

Yeah it is madness it isn't available in the USA given the race bikes it is styled on were both ridden by American racing legends. This will be my sunny day bike, it certainly won't be coming out in the rain intentionally, so the others should still get plenty of use... although am not sure how long I'll keep my Beta as it just doesn't get ridden anywhere near enough for what it costs me to keep it legal.

¿No sabía que Honda alguna vez fabricó una CRF450 Rally?

Not really possible with offroad boots

Thanks John mate 🙂

Aye, it's not Cornwall after all 😁

@@HippoDrones 🤣

@@Saddlebags73 😀

Thanks mate 😎👍

Glad to see it was helpful mate. I've used this setup for a couple of years now, is pretty versatile

Not a fan of the parallel twin engine?

Glad it was helpful. Ummm... I think so, or comfort seat - low, or similar. They do a tall, medium and low version

@@HippoDrones Their online catalog is not very intuitive! Thanks again!

@@HippoDrones Found it... OEM Aprilia Comfort Saddle, -3/4 inch lower - 2S001876

@@davidrosen5137 ahh well done, yup that sounds like it! 🙂

Hahaha 😆

🤣

Hahaha... indeed it is, these modern bikes have all the latest technology to ensure traction, if not forward momentum! :-D If there is no mud, did we really ride? :-D It is always fun to hang out with Fish, he is a very awesome chap, and much giggles are had out on the trails with him :-) I think we all look with envy at what others have, I'd love your trails to be available to us too... is funny though, yours get restricted in summer and ours get restricted in winter!

@@HippoDrones Hmmmm.....live in the UK in the summer and come out to Spain in the Winter could be the answer 🤔 But post Brexit I think that would probably be too much of a faff to be viable. Oh, and I'd need to be rich, which is probably the more pressing issue 😂

Cheers ER, am getting used to the riding position now.

@@HippoDrones Just be careful and make sure that you ride the 8S and the Toerag from time to time, otherwise you could eventually become so deformed that you find "normal" riding positions completely unbearable ! 😂 Enjoy your lovely selection of bikes mate. So many bikes and only one arse. It's a real dilemma, isn't it ? 😝

@@economicalrides well this one replaces the V7, so arse to saddle ratio remains constant 😁

@@HippoDrones Yep, I figured that the V7 was helping to pay for it Pete 🙂 I intended to expand to three bikes this year but I really can't justify it. I barely ride the two that I already have, so getting a third bike would just make things worse. I need more time before I can consider more bikes, unfortunately 🤷‍♂ Since I can never afford to retire, I think I'll be stuck with a lack of free time and just two bikes for quite a while ! Keep maintaining that glorious arse to saddle ratio mate 👍🏻😂 Garry

@@economicalrides yeah, if you don't have time for what you have already, then very little point expanding the fleet. I'd ideally like to get down to 3 bikes, am just trying to work out which 3.

Thanks Andy 👍

Thanks Freddie 😎👍

Aye, it was meant to be! :-D

Thanks Bill, I'm getting used to the riding position now, but def need to work on my core. It seems to be getting a lot of attention when parked up at biker cafes 🤣