Thanks Pat - We do our best.

Agree 😃

Beautiful city...

In what universe is the Vitpilen comfortable? I test rode it twice and the seat is so thin you're basically sitting on the seat pan, I don't think my thighs have ever been so painful after a ride

@@francesboy2 sorry 'bout your butt dude. For me 200-250mi+ of backroads in a day. Tired and worn out but all over not just my ass. Riding with legs and core instead of arms helps too. Seriously fun to thrash all day long at my local SuperMoto track. Now my '05 Monster S4R.... 200mi and I'm crying for someone to put a bullet in my damn head. Only serious gripe about my 701 Vit is that if you don't shift it with extreme prejudice (using Shift Assist) you'll end up in a false neutral and bang it off the limiter.

does it vibrate a lot at 70mph?

I saw that price (in Oz) a few days ago MLB. Walked into the dealership and was blown away by the detail. Rarely do we get a package that looks and performs sensationally for that price. My only qualm is the sparse dealer locations around NSW

I live in Canberra and I passed on the 701 for the same reason, no dealer for 300kms

Agree 😃

Yes it would... Hopefully someone will find out soon and tell us.

You could begin with the 401 version

As an old friend once explained it to me. "Do you know why divorces are so expensive? It's because they're F-ing worth it." Vit/Svart is more targeting the Scrambler "motorcycle lifestyle" market segment (yeah I know puke) which is absolutely HUGE for Ducati. Monster seems kinda lost in Ducati's marketing scheme its like they are keeping it alive because it was/is so iconic. It's not getting the respect it deserves for sure.

In my experience, that's a good litmus test for if a bike's for you. If your first thought is what *else* you could get, keep looking. I'll likely end up with a Svartpilen 401 because, despite it being a bit overpriced, there's nothing for the same amount that I like more.

@@epbrown01 Yep, Svartpilen 401 is somehow alone/special in it´s own category.

@@epbrown01 The 18 models are now at £3399....so the price is probably a little more appealing! :)

@@husqvarnamotorcyclesuk5848 A little. Price here on a 2018 is $5299 USD now.

As much as I love the husky [I will be getting one probably next year], I think the Rebel is the best beginner’s bike. It’s easy to handle, quite forgiving, and the power is easily manageable. The husky likes wheelies and it’s not the best idea for a beginner. It has nearly twice as much power [considering its low weight]. I’d go with Honda.

Pan PeStowski Copy that ! Hear you loud and clear. I actually went to go sit on a Rebel 500 and I think it’s too small for me, I felt crunched / cramped. Immediately sat on a CB300R and that actually fit. Was more standard posture and upright, like my dirtbike. Thinking about it..

Where do you think they get the motors?

I did, as I wrote it, and I said it. (Dutch) ... What I meant was simply what I said. The materials look tough - i.er. more robust than some other bike parts on motorcycles not made by a company that produces bikes for off-road riding - and lots of abuse. However, I am not an expert, so only time will tell if they are as tough as they look.

Bike Shed Motorcycle Club fair enough. I just know how press releases can sometimes go and the hype that surrounds them. I appreciate your honesty

On the 701 you are definitely paying a premium for better suspension, brakes and styling, aside those, the MT07 it's a japonese bike meaning more reliability and lower price

If you compare them as a transport commodity, you have a point, but there is more to bikes than what they cost to the consumer - as they all make similar profits per bike. ... Yamaha have the luxury of buying component parts for the XSR700 add MT-07 in the hundreds-of-thousands, so get huge discounts, plus they use non-adjustable suspension from brands that are more affordable. Husky's are made in small quantities by a small company, and they have to buy in expensive premium components. If you ride a Husky, Norton, CCM or similar bike, you won't often see another on the road. If you ride an MT-07 you are on a great bike, but you will see hundreds of others.

Because they're ugly, heavy and are not really part of the bike....

Should have extended it around into a full mudguard.

Dan Everitt spokes are an option