Can the Honda Hornet 750 HANDLE a Passenger?! (FIRST HORNET 750 PILLION REVIEW) 🤔

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Жыл бұрын

Hey Everyone,
I told you there was a pillionperspective vlog coming soon - and here it is.
Featuring a little bit of Mikes first impressions too!
I hope you all enjoy it!
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Пікірлер: 237

@matt_ken Жыл бұрын

Does the rear suspension not have adjustable preload?

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

Not according to MCN, they state 'single shock, none adjustable' but happy for that to be proved wrong as any adjustability would be great!

@matt_ken Жыл бұрын

@@UsernameKate I've got one. Just been to have a look and it does, 7 stages of pre load on the rear and there's a spanner in the tool kit.

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

I'll pin your comment, thanks for highlighting this! Are you enjoying the bike?

@matt_ken Жыл бұрын

@@UsernameKate Glad I could help. Mine is A2 restricted so I don't have all the power but it's still good fun. Basically the same up to about 5k rpm, really dials it back by 7-8k

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

On the off chance anyone has Twitch and is into gaming - Mike streams so if you're into that, you can drop him a follow or a free sub (if you have amazon prime) here: www.twitch.tv/mike_pye He supports my Youtubing, so I like to return the favour ❤

@morganmartin9286 Жыл бұрын

Love the effort to still get content out while injured 👍 and a great job done by Mike 👍

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

😁🥰

@njt4253 8 ай бұрын

I can never get enough of the sound or your voice its just so soft and calming. If this KZfaq thing ever gets old maybe you could look into doing white noise recordings or something on the side or readings books or something. I could fall asleep like a baby in no time.😊

@johnmeikle6466 Жыл бұрын

Great video you guys Mike warmed to the task and his insight on riding a bike with pillion passenger was the best I've ever seen with real time vision and comments, and the Honda preformed well with no obvious bad habits. Compared to a lot of other video channels you guys are a lot more informative than you realise !.Well done team 👍👍Johnny gadget Melbourne Australia

@stevenhaslam8784 Жыл бұрын

Mike has got to have his own show. Brilliant mate 👏

@IanBatchelor 3 ай бұрын

Hi Kate. Been watching a number of Hornet related reviews lately. Bought one last year and looking for affirmations. I know pathetic right. Anyhow it turned out to be a really useful teach-in how to filter. I know Mike finds chatting while riding faintly ridiculous but I agree with others he has a lot to offer. I found him very easy to listen to. Particularly enjoyed the use of the word jankie which was a new one on me but I intuitively knew what he meant. He clearly is a heck of a rider (as are you) even 2 up on a strange bike so he has a lot to impart.

@UsernameKate 3 ай бұрын

Hey this is mike, thank you so much for them nice words, i always feel awkward listening to my own voice

@56Spookdog Жыл бұрын

Loved it Username Mike (get over it Mike you’re part of the family 😂) you have a future in KZfaq. The bit at the end showed how much he loves and cares for you.

@johnimmins7302 Жыл бұрын

Just loved this video Kate. Having returned to biking two years ago aged 75, I did struggle to find a bike with a decent pillion seat for my wife that wasn't too heavy. Your vlog highlighting the pillion seat on the Hornet and what they are suitable for was excellent. I now have a Triumph T100, BMW G310r and a 1982 Honda CB250rs, all three have decent seats for a pillion. It is surprising how many new bikes get reviewed but little is mentioned of the passenger capability of most of them. Mike did a good job doing the commentary, I have noticed you have broken fingers but having Mike at the helm was a big plus. All the best John😊👍🏍

@ed.t.hansen6499 Жыл бұрын

Try the same tour and review on a vulcan s with the ergo seats!

@carbon-rider Жыл бұрын

The outakes at the end!!! 😂😂😂😂! Pair of legends! Always great having you's visit 😀

@superbike_steve Жыл бұрын

Well done Mike!!! Absolutely smashed the Vlogging

@user-wf2iv6wm5y Жыл бұрын

love your channel kate you cover everthing without bs

@yoksnod Жыл бұрын

only recently stumbled on this channel by accident. wish i'd done it sooner. enjoyed listening to Mike's commentary. first bike was a Suzuki Bandit. "last" (more than likely) a Ducati Monster S4. Lovely bike I owned for 44 days until some **** pulled out from a side street on me. Totalled. miss those days. so, in the meantime I'll stick to watching videos like these. always nice to see a competent and confident rider. i've seen the last 4 and look forward to more. ✊ thanks for the content. stay safe. 🏍

@robertmenzies6939 Жыл бұрын

Well done Mike great first effort. Also interesting bike and a lot better results and feedback then I was expecting. Nice

@MightyMouzMoto Жыл бұрын

Mike is a natural! 👍🏽 Well done, Mike!

@drost582 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, hope you are healing well. Mike is very protective of you at the end, very nice to see. I ride touring bikes with full luggage on all the time and radio blasting 80s music, my wife is on back 90% of time. Great to be retired Canadians in summer.

@dalewintle8099 Жыл бұрын

Great job Mike & Kate , looks a decent midrange bike this , loved the outtakes at the end 🤣🤣

@adamc209 Жыл бұрын

Two legends ! Loved it, Mike is the man 👌🏻 good to see Kate getting the knees in the breeze again !

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

Made me laugh at first as I imagined them as Mikes legs from the forward facing camera LOL

@adamc209 Жыл бұрын

@@UsernameKate 😂 I just though Mike had the worlds shortest torso

@barrystone6013 Жыл бұрын

Loved Mike's concern mind Kates got broken fingers at the hand shake. 🖖🤘. Also liked the riding tips filtering to front of lanes and lorries. Nice one Kate n Mike

@RobEnglish-ratman Жыл бұрын

Mike did really well I thought. Loved the extra footage at the end, I think little out takes like that make it a more engaging video 😁😁👍👍

@norriemasson4080 Жыл бұрын

Username Mike it is, don’t fight it Mike. Nice run out and a fair review. Good to see you both out. Stay safe

@robquince3076 Жыл бұрын

Top job Mike👏👏👏👏 really enjoyed that review kate👏👏

@billycross3785 Жыл бұрын

Great to see Mike on the vlog with you 👍👍👍

@Triumphadventures Жыл бұрын

This is quality review this. We miss u Kate but we need see more of Mike love his honesty

@alanjohnstone2539 Жыл бұрын

Well done to you both great vlog👍

@thaited Жыл бұрын

A great advantage of having a pillion is you don’t loose the pillion seat off😄😄😄. Good to see you’re on the mend. Well done to Mike he did an excellent job. Alan.

@TheBoggs576 Жыл бұрын

Great video. would love to see something on rider pillion position so new rider can learn what to do and what not to do. My daughter wants to start riding with me and finding a video for her to watch how and when to lean would be super helpful. Mike you did an outstanding job!! At least your were not freezing like that ride you guys did in the middle of winter.

@MontgomeryPisswhistle Жыл бұрын

Great video; the Kate and Mike combo was lovely 🤗

@noelcleary7939 Жыл бұрын

New channel mike da bike ,the mans a natural funny and informative

@marcbrasse747 10 ай бұрын

MIKE THE BIKE! It’s clear there also is a Japanese Kate they use to test all the pillion layouts. She’s a perfect match!

@Jake-vz8bj Жыл бұрын

Yes Mikeeee!! Definitely a natural!

@muhammadedisantuso1375 Жыл бұрын

the important thing is to keep the spirit, continue to work very well, high quality and always think positively to work, I am very happy to see you

@ferkle1980 Жыл бұрын

Mikes a natural. Been years since I’ve been to Delph, I was still silly enough to go diving in there last time before my breakfast 😂. Great review and insight.

@paridmalita4987 11 ай бұрын

FINALLY, a great review of having a pillion on the Hornet. Brilliant. Subscribed 👍

@UsernameKate 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Parid! I appreciate that so much!

@kevinspalding5470 Жыл бұрын

Well done Mike .....very enjoyable documentary, absolute fun !... Wouldn't mind the bike!.

@royevans4581 Жыл бұрын

Great job Mike! Natural blogger. 👍👍

@chrischristofis8501 Жыл бұрын

Being from London i love how laid back you lancastrians are (is that right term?), and that was a pukka breakfast, the Hornet is a winner for Honda i think every reviewer has said as much, good price point, quality build, love your reviews 👍

@jodystoll5706 Жыл бұрын

Decent job Mike! Definitely grew into as he went on! Give him a slap Kate as he said you chatted Sh!t!

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

He's not wrong though 🤣

@creedm3040 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I love the countryside in England and the villages. Makes me want to come back. And ohhh that breakfast, yummy! Best!

@stephenpotts8170 Жыл бұрын

What a good idea Kate doing a pillion road test, think you hit the nail on the head with a short journey pillion capability. Got to say I had my doubts when I heard it was going to be a two pot, but I was wrong, it's a cracking middle weight bike. You are brave though I hate riding pillion, oh and tell Mike he's a budding star. Thank you.

@mojothejester9889 Жыл бұрын

Every bike review, if the bike is fitted with pillion seat and pegs, should include a pillion section in the review

@MotoGoYo Жыл бұрын

Seems like another decent little gem from Honda. Nice video! Good cutaway shots when describing the bike.

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@cirian75 Жыл бұрын

Debut of UsernameMike?

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

Haha he's adamant he wouldn't be usernamemike LOL

@cirian75 Жыл бұрын

@@UsernameKate to late

@mikepye86 Жыл бұрын

absolutely not!!! haha

@cirian75 Жыл бұрын

@@mikepye86 Hello UserNameMike :)

@ThisTwoWheelLife Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@user-ou7jr4gc6o Жыл бұрын

Mike's singing is almost as good as yours Kate 🤣👍 waiting for my hornet to be delivered in September 👌

@colinburgess3760 Жыл бұрын

Well done Mike and decent commentary. Are you getting your own channel and giving Kate some competition ha ha 😄

@andrewharrop7932 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog, a lot of bikes have what I call a budgie perch pillion seat 😮. Looks a great bike. What a fantastic looking breakfast, I didn't see any black pudding ? Mike up front, you could be onto something there for future pillion vlogs 👍

@billfish5913 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving a pillion perspective. My wife has ridden with me for 40 years. I would like to buy a new bike in 2023. But it has to be one that my wife will enjoy also. I hope you do more pillion perspectives in future reviews. I was riding pillion with my cousin on his Honda 350 in 1972. He decided to pop a wheelie at a stop light without warning me and I fell off the back. He thought it was funny, with the cars honking as I lay on the pavement. After I threatened his life I decided riding pillion was not for me. But it made me a better rider when I have someone on the back. Nice review.😎👍

@jakehigginson5770 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video !

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

Awww thanks Jake!!

@michaellavictoire1384 Жыл бұрын

Very wise words from Mike! 😂

@markfromleeds Жыл бұрын

great review. loved it. outtakes were pi** funny.......... the fingers watch the fingers 🤣😂🤣😂

@DatOldeBiker Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kate (and Mike). So pillion on the Hornet is probably much as expected? Im sure it could have been much worse. Nice that you had "Guest Rider" Mike today, he is a natural. The ride looked fun especially the ride back - what a great road for "scratching" btw sorry to see your poorly pinkies, I'll go back a few vlogs to see how you did it. :>)

@SiriusB2023 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks 🙏

@larsgustafsson1712 Жыл бұрын

Good job Mike ! and Kate !

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lars!

@andrewbishop6003 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thank you. Collect my Hornet next month.

@jonathanlindup3269 Жыл бұрын

Mike's really good at this! i would probably keep forgetting what i just said & end up repeating myself! 😂

@gormbrain Жыл бұрын

Great vid and good to get the pillion perspective. Great job Mike but leave the singing to Kate!

@user-rs6gl5lx6f 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great vlog. You both did good. 👏👏👏👏

@UsernameKate 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-rs6gl5lx6f 4 ай бұрын

@UsernameKate Hello Kate. I was just wondering if you could give a rundown of what helmet bluetooth and camera you use as they allways are very good to watch and listen to. I don't have either, but I'm considering buying these items. 👍👍 I'm sure you will, as always, give your honest opinion. ☺️☺️

@UsernameKate 4 ай бұрын

Noted! ✍️

@user-rs6gl5lx6f 4 ай бұрын

@UsernameKate Thank you, Kate 👍👍

@harveygardiner1925 Жыл бұрын

Well done Mike do more mate 👍

@pollekepmtb Жыл бұрын

Nice one Mike and Kate👍

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁

@philipTOMPSETT Жыл бұрын

Some good mike tips in there for a newbie like me. Thanks

@ryanmcdonald1632 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog by Mike a natural or has he had a goos teacher 🤣👌

@Dan-56 Жыл бұрын

I vote for a return of UsernameMike on a regular basis, loved his sense of humor 😆!

@mentalsid3701 Жыл бұрын

New sub fae Scotland !! 👍Hope you're fighting fit again soon! Lamb Chop was very concerned when you didn't appear in the pits at the test! I like your style girl ,, aw the best, cheers.

@chris53small Жыл бұрын

I went passenger on an MT-07 through London and although i felt cool i found i couldnt wait to get off and be on my bike i was sliding about and absorbing all the bumps. Your review went well

@keitht3055 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Kate and, Mike 👍. A really enjoyable vlog. Did Mike blag the jacket from the Oxford modelling gig 😀?

@UsernameKate Жыл бұрын

Haha he did! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

@paulfowler6665 Жыл бұрын

Where do I start. First off love your cat. I used to have a British Blue too and miss her loads.😢 This video was of great interest to me as have a hornet on order and take my other half on the back sometimes. I'll get her to watch this too as it might reassure her a bit🤔 Enjoyed Mike's thoughts on the bike too. I hope he does more in the future and I hope you get to ride the Hornet once your fingers are heeled its a fab machine. Well the one I tested was and I'm sure mine will be if I ever get it that is!!

@johannacollins1130 Жыл бұрын

This was my first bike (15 yrs ago! A 600) I absolutely loved it. You just can't go wrong with Honda eh?!

@parf2665 9 ай бұрын

A good first attempt, Mike. Fancy something like the hornet, but it needs to some pillion potential for the occasional sunday afternoon ride-outs.

@andy_bracegirdle Жыл бұрын

Great video! Pillion riding is something that’s often overlooked on bike reviews, even though all bikes are perfectly capable.

@chrishart8548 Жыл бұрын

Some bikes are a lot worse with a pillion than others. I'm convinced if the combined weight of the people is more than the weight of the motorcycle it doesn't work well

@ed.t.hansen6499 Жыл бұрын

For passengers, touring ; I' d get the vulcan s

@michaelarchangel1163 Жыл бұрын

Quite impressive that the bike seemed to handle well, without the need to crank up the rear preload. My own SV1000 was much the same but terribly hard when solo riding, so I had Maxton respring the shock for my weight and also jacked up the back end by just over an inch with some shorter dog bones {tie rods}. I'm not sure how the bike would handle with a pillion since, although it might be ok if they were fairly light, as Kate is. It's never easy for manufacturers to design universally good standard suspension setups, unless one coughs up big bucks for bikes with auto adjusting kit on them. I'm far too miserly to pay for such things, or crazy servicing costs.

@simonchilli2088 Жыл бұрын

Good riding and a lovely area. My first concern is the size of the breakfast as I'm allergic to small portions and I have an over active knife and fork.😉 My second concern is the lack of tomato, brown sauce and yellow mustard as a coating.

@justmejohn773 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video crocodile. Good debut for Mike (you should coach him on his delivery 😀). Given that you are used to being in control Kate, how did it feel to be a pillion, particulary as Mike pushed the Hornet into the corners?

@secretspyfrog593 2 ай бұрын

Cool cat 🐈‍⬛. Pillion not for you … saw you ride the blade… awesome

@lumisaurus Жыл бұрын

Sounds like quite a similar experience to me being on the back of my Fiancé's MT07, you have to be quite an active pillion!

@leetoby1209 Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual kate well done mike more video's to come?. Kate have you got the honda cb1000r coming up on the channel it looks very nice?.

@derbyshireruralrider9398 Жыл бұрын

Good comments on riding etiquette

@scottschwen7558 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video ! Answering real world questions ! Thank you from Boise, Idaho, USA, Earth 🌍🌏🌎 ! RIDE & BE FREE !!! 🏍️🏍️🏍️

@richardwarsinske7064 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Passenger perspective is not something I would normally consider when choosing a bike but still valuable/interesting information and definitely another feather in the Hornet's cap. Love the Hornet but unfortunately it's not currently available in the US or I'd probably be making arrangements to get one in my garage. AWESOME CAT!!

@markcasco9468 Жыл бұрын

is it available in the US now?

@ed.t.hansen6499 8 ай бұрын

I consider that always

@nigeltomes3964 Жыл бұрын

He He that's just how I wish I looked while riding my bike ,really smooth and making progress. When I probably look like a 3 year old that's just had his stabilizers removed from his bike !

@darrenstreettriple3827 Жыл бұрын

I think Mike did a top job talking to us 👍

@deanyoung4847 Жыл бұрын

I would definitely subscribe to usernamemike 😂 great job👍

@SudeepC1973 6 ай бұрын

This is so sweet. Forwarding to my wife.

@UsernameKate 6 ай бұрын

😊

@garysouthwell5762 10 күн бұрын

I think Mike forgot he had a pillion its that good, or Kate is such a great pillion!

@markrobinson2648 Жыл бұрын

The floofball at 1:25! ❤ 😊

@John-cz2pe Жыл бұрын

😂 me are me laugh when Mike nearly lost you off the back, did you give him some stick Kate. I do that if I've got somebody on the back that's dicking around or not paying attention, just need to be ready to catch their feet and pull them back down. Hope you're not long, before you're back on the front bit of the bike. Had a few broken bits myself over the years

@Daniel-dj7fh 7 ай бұрын

1:30 I didn't know Mike was that handsome of a fluffy chap

@Daniel-dj7fh 7 ай бұрын

The roads at 18:00 are amazing

@flexywing Ай бұрын

You should do a pillion perspective on all the bikes you ride (if you can) OK leave out the 125s......... Some us love to take pillions

@ed.t.hansen6499 9 ай бұрын

added shad panniers on my cb500x and itss a bear; a chore to get on/off it. So would be difficult to add. The top box would be needed.

@ed.t.hansen6499 9 ай бұрын

yes need comfy passenger seat ; sissy bar and top box but no one seems to offer it !

@yorkshire1290DUKE-R Жыл бұрын

What a beauty 😻

@chrishart8548 Жыл бұрын

With how good Kate looked on the back of that bike I'm surprised you didn't cause an accident.

@chema1546 Жыл бұрын

hello, good morning Kate, a friend bought the 500 and after a year he bought the 800 and the price and benefits are not bad ok 👍👌 regards

@chrishart8548 Жыл бұрын

Cb500 ? And vfr800 ?

@garthmctavish7335 Жыл бұрын

Good job Mike, so who had to pay for breakfast? 😉👍

@rogerandroid2186 Жыл бұрын

The pillion perch looked just about large enough for your moggie to snooze on, on a sunny Sunday afternoon. However, Kate must be a high-wire artist as she seemed to manage with the seat.

@ashleyhinton6926 4 ай бұрын

Hi Kate, lots of pillion info but how did it affect the power of the bike? Can they engine cope 2 up and still be fun?

@nickrider5220 Жыл бұрын

User name Mike did pretty well 👍

@ed.t.hansen6499 9 ай бұрын

good review; yes honday has nothing in the Vulcan S range; the rebel is made for short legs. ! ; Need a cruiser to spead the legs out ! No reason there can't have the pegs out front on the rebel 1100 !! but........................