Suzuki-Powered Thrills in Caterham’s Lightest Ever Ride! Caterham Seven 170 Review
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8 ай бұрынAs a Norfolk lad I was always a fan of Lotus Cars and Colin Chapman - well his spirit very much lives on in this car, Caterham's lightest 7 to date, the Suzuki triple powered 170. Huge thanks to the guys at Krazy Horse in Bury St Edmunds for making this video possible, visit them here krazyhorse.co.uk/pages/caterham
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@brulaapgaapmeester8052 8 ай бұрын
Motorcycles sure have come a long way. This one even has four wheels, which is a brilliant innovation, it makes the motorcycle a lot more stable, and you wonder why they haven't thought of it before. ;-)
@davidhudson8960 8 ай бұрын
I had a 220bhp Caterham Roadsport for 6 years before coming back to bikes. At the end of the day a car is a car and gets caught up in traffic far more than even the slowest of bikes. And cars are hands and feet only, bikes are full body input. 👍👍
@ricatiman 8 ай бұрын
Back in October, 1967, I turned 16 and received my driver's licence for cars(I already had a sub100cc motorcycle license for 2 years). I drove my dad's Jag to his brother's British car dealership and sitting there in the showroom, gleaming in yellow with green wings was a genuine Lotus Super 7 with the twin-cam 1558cc engine. I was so excited! I jumped into it, and began rowing the tiny gear lever and clutching and pretending I was racing down the road. I was in heaven. Then reality struck as my Dad was there to make a deal for a Mini for me... Once in the 1980's I got a ride on a racetrack in a Super Seven with the Kent Ford crossflow... It was a fantastic experience, even with under 100 HP. I have yet to drive one though, so I live through the vicarious experience of fortunate professional testers like yourself. Great job, both this and the Morgan were really interesting. More please...
@SteveInskip 8 ай бұрын
Your dad did you a favour mate. Lotus 7’s, same as TR7’s (from experience), weren’t much cop when you’d got a girlfriend (if you know what I mean)! 😉😉
@guyrose2239 8 ай бұрын
Yes…. So many of us take real enjoyment from TMF reviews as our own circumstances don’t always allow ( ie the missus!)😂
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Careful - I might end up doing more car reviews!!
@willfriar5163 8 ай бұрын
Fantastic great memories 👍
@willfriar5163 8 ай бұрын
Just a note if you spec the optional roof you have no luggage space in the back . But leave the wife at home and theres plenty in the passenger side 🏁
@gzk6nk 8 ай бұрын
Very nice! You can't beat lightness in a sports car. No 2-ton behemoth is ever going to be nimble. A Caterham would be too impractical for my daily use, but a good compromise is the MX5. Super-light, 181bhp (and no bluddy turbo!), 0-60 in about 7.5 seconds, 50-50 front to rear weight distribution, the best manual gearbox in the business, fabulous go-cart 'think it round bends' handling (though I suspect the Lotus is even better in that respect), a real hoot to drive and a massive grin every time I drive it. Weatherproof as well (all my MX5s have lived outside all the time and none of them have ever leaked) with a hood that goes up and down in couple of seconds. The pedals ideally placed for heel & toe which feels so natural in the car, and despite the lightness it has all the mod cons - aircon, heated seats, ABS, TC, LSD, Bilsteins, keyless entry, cruise control etc, etc. Oh, and a small but secure boot! And very low running costs with legendary reliability (they just don't go wrong). All this for about £30K. But you do need a 'proper' car when you need more than 2 seats or need to carry a large load. So the Mrs has a CX-30! Seeing as those mirrors were so useless on the Lotus I'd have ditched the side screens to give a better open-car feeling. A KZfaqr I was watching the other day said: "the roads would be a much happier place if we all drove fun, lightweight open-top cars where you can make eye-contact with other drivers, rather than massive ugly aggressive-looking SUVs with blacked out windows". I think he had a point!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Agreed! Even though I do own an SUV with blacked out windows!! In my defence I have an F Type jag too which is fun!
@gzk6nk 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer I hope it's a convertible and comes in under 2 tons! 😀
@zweispurmopped 8 ай бұрын
This looks like a propper version of a motorcycle (Col. German "Mopped") on two track (German "Auf zwei Spuren"). 🤗 On a student's job at a car dealership back in the Nineties, I had the great honour and pleasure to get to drive a 1955 MGA to a customer. I remember how that one put a big smile on my face, the Caterham must do that with double intensity! 🤩 …my Mégane1 convertible does that, too. And it does so with a rock solid reliability certain German brands can only dream of nowadays. The world would be a better place if everybody had Zweispurmoppeds instead of big bulky SUVs. More happy people! ☺💪
@MrDarcy-OlMan 8 ай бұрын
I always wanted one of these ; now I’ve probably passed through that period of desire. Jolly good review! 👍🏼👍🏼 💯 agree about the fun/engagement of the less is more ethos
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Cheers! Sometimes less is more….
@baguette273 5 ай бұрын
I've watched all videos of this car and finally you showed me the pedals. Great content as always, thank you
@TheMissendenFlyer 5 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@John-cz2pe 8 ай бұрын
If money was no object, I'd just have more bikes. Glad you enjoyed it though
@BumbleBee-qe8kc 8 ай бұрын
Who doesn’t like a little sports car, absolutely fantastic machine, have been lucky enough myself to drive a Westfield both on the road and the track, and they are definitely a grin 😁 factor experience every time. Shame Mrs F couldn’t join you I bet she would of enjoyed it too. 👍👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes and it might have been a good move in general!
@Potatoman7 8 ай бұрын
Nice one Andy, glad you put that vid up on your channel.. looks like a great piece of kit…
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@ianrobertwhinnett158 8 ай бұрын
What a treat I have been drooling over the 660 all week so I am looking forward to your review
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I aim to please!
@ianrobertwhinnett158 8 ай бұрын
😂
@BobJones-qo1wp 8 ай бұрын
I’ve never seen anyone hold a gear knob for so long!
@Maverick-moto 8 ай бұрын
An education into how to wear out a gearbox in one test drive
@stanleybuchan4610 8 ай бұрын
Lots of my workmates stand around holding their knobs all day !!!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Holding your knob for a long time is the way of the future!
@andrewbielecki6154 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer until you ruin your gearbox 🤣 even the lightest extended downward pressure can create unnecessary wear
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
All I can say is I’ve owned a lot of cars in the last 30 years - I’ve personally never had a problem with gearbox wear yet. Mind you a lot of my cars have been autos!!
@davoXsr900 8 ай бұрын
Lovely little Caterham there Andy. I had a Raw Striker ( 7 Style ) 160hp Toyota engined . Acceleration , Handling , the directness of the steering was so much fun around the B roads of the Forest of Dean where i live. I do miss her 😢 , about the closest you can get to riding a motorcycle , ill have to put up with doing that 😂.
@HippoDrones 8 ай бұрын
What a lovely little car, have always loved the Caterham cars.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Me too!
@SalopianBivvyman 8 ай бұрын
That looks great fun, and touring say Scotland would be a brilliant adventure 👍🏼👍🏼
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
It sure would be!
@patrickcollins4643 8 ай бұрын
Excellent review. I've always loved the Caterham, the emphasis on fun, something sadly lacking in the majority of modern cars. As soon as the numbers come up a Seven is right at the top of the shopping list, just as soon as I've bought the Pikes Peak Multistrada, S1000RR, V1000 Mandello and T7 World Raid😂
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
So many toys / so little time!
@petependy2333 7 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer I bet that is lighter than your Gold Wing .........
@dereksmith9431 8 ай бұрын
Drove Cateram 7 in Abu-Dhabi F1 track with my son earlier in the year. What a great experience for an old boy of 60, had a great time.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
That does sound like fun!
@willfriar5163 8 ай бұрын
Lovely always wanted one , complements the bikes nicely 👍🏁🍻
@grayman999 8 ай бұрын
Those little Caterhams are awesome 😎
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
They are!
@jamesrolling1370 8 ай бұрын
Absolutely spot on video. Perfect review👍🏼
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Delighted to hear that!
@jamesrolling1370 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer I started watching you as I’ve had an 899 since 2014. I’m a Caterham owner of over 10 years and the way you presented the video and explained the car was just brilliant. You do get comfortable with the pedals in time - race shoes help with accuracy and feel. I hope Caterham give you a press car like a 420R, it will blow your mind. Thank you for all the great content.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
My pleasure - let’s hope Caterham read this!
@FuelwithDave 8 ай бұрын
Loved my old kit car. Would defo have one again
@Alan_Anderson 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, I really enjoyed this video - about (eek!) thirty years ago, I had the opportunity to drive a Seven with the brilliant Rover 1.4 K-Series engine - about 105hp but also super light due to the aluminium engine construction. Apart from just being so different from anything else I had ever driven, and amazing fun, it is the reflection of the trees lining country lanes in those gorgeous chromed headlight pods that I remember most. I am so happy that cars like this still exist, although these days, I'd prefer a motorcycle every time...
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes these types of car are great fun aren’t they…
@mikerider58 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful car, l love it, puts excitement back into motoring.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
It sure does!
@grahamtricker4103 8 ай бұрын
Excellent car the 170 Andy. I was riding that road on Wednesday as I had a demo ride on the Norton Commando at Krazy Horse. Thankfully it was early and before the rain came.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
How did you find the commando?
@grahamtricker4103 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer If I am honest it was better than I was expecting Andy. A little dated compared to what's available today. A very firm ride and I can imagine the riding position would be tiring after an hour or so. Comparing it with the Speedmaster or any Triumph Twin I thought the Norton engine was a little agricultural and lacked a little low down torque but this is a minor point as both are good. The engine seemed happiest at over 4000rpm. I think the bike is very expensive for what it is and IMO if Norton want to sell these they should fit some less expensive and less stiff forks and shock absorbers (preferably black in colour) and knock about £3K off the price, then I think they might sell more. I think they are banking on the name to sell the bike, but in fairness I liked the look of the bike and the concept, but as I mentioned in a previous post, I think the bike is about 10 years behind the times. Maybe this might appeal to those who don't want any unnecessary electronics on their motorcycle, similar to the Caterham you drove above.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
Did you see my review of the Norton?
@grahamtricker4103 7 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes Andy I did. I thought it was very accurate.
@martinkavanagh196 8 ай бұрын
I used to have a Westfield copy .. being 6'2" I'd remove the drivers seat to lower my sight-line below the screen capping. -- FUN all the way & very driftable. Not the most practical transport with size 11 shoes but.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I imagine not!
@mwpanda98 8 ай бұрын
I love these cars, grew up around them, and went on to building them at the factory in Dartford. I was doing all parts of the build from bare chassis to fully built and road legal. I built the last ever 355R in Dakar Yellow with red stripes. It went to France.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Oh wow - cool!
@loddude5706 8 ай бұрын
Heh heh, as a lad I remember helping the local garage to MoT an original one of these, a 1960 build re-engined with a stupidly 'hot' 997 Anglia lump. My job was to hold a heavy 'G' meter steady in the passenger side footwell during the road test braking runs. (Car was too light for the normal 'rolling-road' brake tests) That ride was absolutely ballistic, I couldn't believe that a 'car' engine could be that 'explosive' - talk about 'riding shotgun'! After standing it 'on it's nose' a few times, we got back in one piece & John wrote out the new MoT . . . it certainly changed my thinking on 'small engine' cars : )
@dadlegend 8 ай бұрын
always wanted a seven, great video
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@a13bkd62 8 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable review, not long though I suspect until this sort of thing is legislated out of existence. Cheers
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Well let’s hope not - in the meantime…..enjoy!
@esdreisechstel 8 ай бұрын
So you finally found the Holy Grail of motoring, Andy 😊. I had my Caterham R300 (300 BHP / ton) as a daily driver for 15 years. Best fun with your clothes on and here on the narrow and twisty roads in the Alps faster then anything you encounter on four or even on two wheels w/o breaking the speed limit (much). Sadly reliability was a bit of an issue, so in 2020 after 80.000 km and the second engine rebuilt coming up (cylinder liners were working their way up into the head of the Rover Engine) I traded it in for my current Tiger 1200, my fourth Triumph altogether.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Fair enough!
@guyrose2239 8 ай бұрын
You lucky boy! Nice to have friends like that! I remember taking an older one out on a hot day and just baking from the engine heat at traffic lights… but it sure was a great laugh… glad you had a good time and nice to see something a little different…. Now … when’s your next tour? 👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I’m on it at the moment!! Videos will go up from November….
@Jeff-bg7pt 8 ай бұрын
They are very nice and sounded good 👍
@sambagogo777 8 ай бұрын
Nice! I'm a subscriber to the MK Sportscars channel and they can supply their Lotus Seven variant with a Hayabusa engine. Awesome stuff!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Very cool!
@YrnehLrak 8 ай бұрын
Would love one of these, in any guise really. That new 600 classic looks just awesome. Would build mine myself though, I think that has to be part of it.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes if I had the space I agree it would be fun - and the kit instructions are incredibly good (even I could manage it)
@YrnehLrak 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer just to say you built your own car... Yeah, that would be worth possible headaches during the build
@SteveInskip 8 ай бұрын
Nice vid Andy. I believe that Caterham bought the rights and jigs from Lotus to produce the Type 7. Beautiful cars! If you want to get into motor sport, buy a hot version of the ‘7’ and go hill-climbing.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
That would be cool!
@garyhope0103 8 ай бұрын
What a great, different video Mr Flyer. Lets be honest, who wouldn't want a test drive in a car like that, certainly not me. As for not being a speed machine, I wouldn't want it to be.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@rabfergy7155 8 ай бұрын
Brother had a kit car and it was class fun. Not as good as a bike but definitely fun. First time i drift a car. Felt as dangerous as a bike because that fiberglass shell. The seat was a cushion on the floor.
@user-mp1yp3dq3z 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful car want one
@John900C 8 ай бұрын
Great presentation. Not sure I'd want go touring without any rain protection though.
@wombal177jim 8 ай бұрын
Love it man Love it, bet that be a lot of fun doing hard knot pass and such. ATB.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes it would be great for a road trip….
@johnrimmer5812 8 ай бұрын
A change is as good as rest TMF, nice one.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Indeed!
@michaelmclarney1994 8 ай бұрын
Nice review Andy, its good to see something a bit different for a change and they are lovely cars but i couldnt help laughing at the pedals as i think i could operate all pedals with one foot at the same time 😂 I also hear there are some Hyabusa powered versions about, which would be mind blowing!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Wouldn’t it be!
@stephenpotts8170 8 ай бұрын
Hi Andy, I have always loved Caterham's, so I really enjoyed your review, and having drove many sports cars over the years narrow peddle boxes and trainers make driving really difficult, even on my Wife's 718 Boxster I cant wear trainers. Thank you.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes this would be better in your socks!
@colindeans5972 8 ай бұрын
Nicely done TMF and hopefully Caterham take the subtle hint. The car highlights the less is more element I'm seeking in my next bike. I'd like to update my '21 V Strom 650XT but I cant stick the electronic faff and connectivity guff that comes with new ADV's. Could be time to go modern classic / retro. Thanks again.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
My pleasure as always Colin!
@russcattell955i 8 ай бұрын
Colin, that is what I did. Sold my Street Triple and got a Tiger 955i with all the luggage. One mod I done is fit a usb socket on the dash.
@ColinCarFan 8 ай бұрын
As a 6'2" size 10.5 shoe 170 owner I can say it's very easy to sort out your two criticisms. Wear racing boots ( £60) or plimsolls style of shoe (£15) and your feet will be fine. The indicator beeper can be disconnected. You now have the perfect car!
@Ianzandvoort 5 ай бұрын
I have done the same, bought narrow shoes. Unfortunately I cut the wrong wire to disconnect the beeper so ended up to let the dealer disconnect it, the beeper lights still work. And the lowered floor of course
@fritzkuhne2055 8 ай бұрын
would love one of these
@patrickmckellips5960 8 ай бұрын
If you are going to review a car, you made an excellent choice. Have been fascinated by the Caterham 7 since 1994.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Sharpey76. 8 ай бұрын
that thing looks a blast to drive i bet you can have a lot of fun with that 😁
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
100%
@ChrisSmart1 8 ай бұрын
Nice one Andy very enjoyable and of course a bit different,something tells me you've done the maths about getting one lol 😁
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Funnily enough I have!
@karlosh9286 7 ай бұрын
I always wanted to build a kit one of these, caterham, westfield etc . All the way back to when I'd first passed my car test in the late 1980s. Guess I'd have gone for a Ford 4 cylinder engine , 1.6 to 2L , and somewhere around 100 BHP. Unfortunately, I've never had the garage , time or money to do that . I always thought they looked like a motorcycle on 4 wheels. I still want one !
@Belindaxtz660 7 ай бұрын
@ 8.05 pedals are close together i would recomend race boot shoes. Not much wider than your own feet with an added bonus of great pedal control ( heel & toe) technique...😘
@steveminers5764 8 ай бұрын
Fantastic fun. I really enjoyed mine in the late 90s especially for track days. Sadly I sold an RC30 to finance it 😮
@billcotton1551 8 ай бұрын
I really love this, much more than the 3 wheeled pseudo motorcycles. Reminds me of a vintage race car.
@laikatravels 7 ай бұрын
Often fancied a caterham. I must have a test drive sometime. It would only take up the space of a couple of bikes! Great review
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching as ever!
@rlw85 8 ай бұрын
It looks like fun
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
It sure was!
@terryosborn 8 ай бұрын
My driving instructor was an ex regimental Sargent major who would have slapped me hard for holding on to the gear lever for so long, told, in those days (1970) that it would damage the synchro mesh in the gearbox!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
You’re not the first to slap my wrist for that (although in 35 years of driving I’ve not knowingly damaged a gearbox yet!)
@Woopb 8 ай бұрын
I don't mind you reviewing this type of cars. I like light weight raw cars 😁👍👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Delighted to hear that!
@bobwampler3387 8 ай бұрын
Wow, I always wanted a Lotus Series 7 or the kit car version. So way cool beyond belief! Imagine this with a Triumph Rocket 3 engine!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
That would be cool!
@scottyuk 7 ай бұрын
One of the first times I drove a Caterham was a race car at Donington. I couldn't fit my trainers in the pedal box so had to drive shoeless! I bought some slim Sparco driving shoes and that made it so much easier and gives a much better feeling. If I ever have to stop riding bikes then I'll def have a Caterham...but not this slim low powered variant
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
You might be surprised by it!
@scottyuk 7 ай бұрын
I'll probably not get in it. 😁 I've previously looked at their wider than standard models
@robertroberts8648 8 ай бұрын
Very nice...
@ticthedog6095 8 ай бұрын
Many years ago I to do a lot of work on Caterham 7’s for a enthusiast who used them for track days. I use to test drive them and I just couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about, they just seamed to have all the disadvantages of a motorcycle with any of the advantages of a car. The best memory from working on them wasn’t the car, it was the heated workshop floor.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Oh dear!
@Belindaxtz660 7 ай бұрын
You didn't mention that these cars do come with an optional? Soft hood cover that you can drive with for when you are driving in a sudden down pour of rain. I was out for a drive on a sunny day once and had all four seasons of weather. No time to fiddle putting the roof on with it's many anoying popper clips so pulled over and waited the rain storm out by putting my golfing brolly up and sitting it out....worked a treat! Kept me and the "cockpit" dry.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
I thought I mentioned it when I showed the “boot”?
@russcattell955i 8 ай бұрын
Any 7 is just about ideal for the person that cannot or will not have a summer fun bike.
@martinlewis8225 8 ай бұрын
Great video as always! Never realised you were a fellow Norfolk lad, what took you down south?
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
University
@jamesschneider3828 8 ай бұрын
I was hoping that when it said Suzuki, it would be a Hyabusa engined car. As far as a car goes, if they can't find a way to enlarge the floor area so one could use the clutch and brake without comforting your legs and feet. Looks like it has quick ratio steering.
@paulfowler6665 8 ай бұрын
I wouldn't want one but like you i'm also into cars and having one for a few days to do a road trip in with the other half would be more fun than having her on the back of one of my bikes wobbling around 😅
@cromulentparty 8 ай бұрын
hell yes
@matsjohansson3645 8 ай бұрын
Some friends built one,not the kitcar verion direkly but they did juse english weel to form chassi componets, if i remember they put a kavasaki engine guess over 1000cc, got a turbo from MC Express.
@matsjohansson3645 8 ай бұрын
The seat's was my wife's doing, they turn to her as she is a tapetserare and relative to Germun ,Torkel and the boys that did the building.
@Otto-AutoPilot 8 ай бұрын
Does the engine have a heavy flywheel and rev-hang ECU software, or is it free reving?
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I’ve no idea - sorry!
@anthonywaller4911 8 ай бұрын
Similar to a car I've just imported from Japan, a honda s660. Similar 660cc turbo engine (Kai car), sports car but mid engined. Not quick but very mechanical and handles like a dream. I wonder if EV's will ever evoke as much emotion, though they are quick and quiet. I live near Ragley Hall, so feel free to take a look when you come up for the adventure bike show there. Love the channel BTW.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@LickyDischarge 8 ай бұрын
Imagine an enthusiastic drive through the Alps on the French/Swiss border in this car 😁
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Sounds like my type of caper….
@SteveInskip 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer you could re-enact the opening sequence of the ‘The Italian Job’! 😉
@jonnycando 8 ай бұрын
Always wanted one of these, but at 6 foot 2, I reckon I’d barely fit!
@Belindaxtz660 7 ай бұрын
Hi the MDF...Your thumbnail caught my attention for this review! I' ve been lucky enough to own a few variants of these thrilling to drive cars.@ 7.44 i don't think the door is made of leather.....🤭🤥🤣😂😆
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
Yeah maybe not - more pvc type stuff….
@davidphillips7255 8 ай бұрын
This is the model that is sized like Chapman's original Lotus from the 50's.
@OntarioAndrews415 8 ай бұрын
[ Brilliant ] !!!!!!!!!!!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jamesonpace726 8 ай бұрын
1980, at 16, the smallest man on the crew, chosen to experience the joy of a Super 7 from sale to shop. Twisty country roads known as only a 16 year old local can know them. Cured me of big block Chevys forever....
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Cool!
@Dan-56 8 ай бұрын
Looks like it would be great fun 😃! Sadly our “overlords of safety” here in the US would never allow it to be sold for the road 🙁. PS: Of the many cars I had growing up the one that brings back the fondest memories of just being fun to drive was a MG Midget 😉👍.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes great little cars….
@Banditmanuk 8 ай бұрын
Something different. I quite fancied a Caterham some years ago. Went as far as booking a test drive. O didn’t everyone laugh when I tried to get in one 😂. I even tried the wide body version. Those cars aren't ment for the fuller framed gent. That model you had there looked great but I always imagined having one with a Suzuki Hayabusa engine and sequential gearbox (They're supposed to be a bit crazy aren't they?)
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I can only imagine what that would be like!
@neilmumby311 7 ай бұрын
Any chance of borrowing a Can-Am Spyder RT trike as a review of one of these would be great (not the Ryker model but one of the tourers with the integral luggage).
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
Doubtful - they are pretty rare in the UK
@tonywhitby6881 8 ай бұрын
Great vid 👍 but when are you getting hold of the new BM gs 😂
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I need to see and ride one before doing anything rash!
@ragerider6283 8 ай бұрын
Interesting vid & something novel which is always good. I think it has the same turbo charged engine as the little Suzuki Cappuccino sports car of the 90's which was tiny & fun already & this weighs about 300kg less than that.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Nuts isn’t it!
@ragerider6283 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer Indeed, & good nuts for sure!
@twowheelstouring482 8 ай бұрын
Why did you wear a helmet, was i slightly embarrassing to be seen out in?? 🤣🤣🤣
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
As I explained in the video - because my camera and mic were mounted in it (I’d gone to Krazy Horse to review a bike!)
@redjacc7581 8 ай бұрын
the main problem is the "boot" space isnt secure. Proper mudguards! :P
@Jagshemasher 8 ай бұрын
I love those cars but they are very expensive in Canada (like $50K plus). I'd love to see a Turbo-Busa engine in a Caterham (Lotus Super Seven).
@Throttle.Monkey 8 ай бұрын
Light is right!
@dankorolyk5917 8 ай бұрын
Looks like a hoot to drive mate
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
It sure was!
@FourIntoOne 8 ай бұрын
I test drove a much older earlier version way back when I was in my thirties.......could barely get in and out of it. I suspect in the intervening 20 0dd years my flexibility has not improved which would make it a no no for me I suspect! but yeah, love the basic nature of them which is also how I like my bikes. I only need heated grips and and centre stand, anything else is sinful luxury I don't need lol
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I’m with you!
@allanmason7544 8 ай бұрын
nice change andy
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@juliandone15 7 ай бұрын
I built a replica 7 back in '85 with a ford kent 1600..... sold it and and then built another in '95 with 1.8 pinto, which still sits in my shed (for No1 Son) I had enormous amounts of fun in both but women would rather ride in a Jag 😢
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
Cool! I also love Jags..
@nigelfisher3756 8 ай бұрын
Forgot to ask…..did you give it any opposite lock?
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I very much doubt it!
@willwye410 8 ай бұрын
I had hopes that "Suzuki-Powered Thrills" meant a Hayabusa. There are Caterham/Westfield type kit cars with bike engines and they (ahem) "go rather well". But I bet for a long distance tour your Gold Wing would actually be more comfortable = the seats & suspension of a 7 can quickly become very tiresome on poor road surfaces and the low view ahead can get tedious in heavy traffic if all you have is a view of the axle of the HGV in front. You should have taken Mrs TMF for her pillions opinion of the Caterham.
@churchofbrap876 8 ай бұрын
Andy trying to figure out how to fit one of these in the garage!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
That’s exactly right!
@docmarten8382 8 ай бұрын
No problem with a car review at all…! Would’ve bought a kit years ago….. life got in the way.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
That tends to happen with plans doesn’t it!
@samdown1914 8 ай бұрын
Needs a busa engine to be really fun
@andypandy9931 8 ай бұрын
Are you shore it's 6.9 seconds to 105 MPH, that's phenomenal. The car is very nice.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
That’ll be an error for sure - slip of the tongue!!
@AussieDazza 8 ай бұрын
The word is - sure
@andypandy9931 8 ай бұрын
Agreed
@bren106 8 ай бұрын
TMF must never have driven a Triumph Herald if he's not used to narrow or offset pedals. I had one back when I was a spotty little apprentice. That was also light enough to push start by myself, which I had to do often.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I’ve been driven in one plenty (my dad had one in the 70s)!!
@markcartlidge7107 7 ай бұрын
Where's your ride review on the new GS 1300 video. Everyone else's is out... Come on TMF
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
Yes a bit lax of me I know - I do have a good reason though (I’m currently on a bike tour on the other side of the planet!)…..
@JimiHendrix998 8 ай бұрын
Always loved them. The "4 wheeled motorcycle"... one day.........one day.......
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly!
@mikemoore7250 8 ай бұрын
You just answered my question, cheers. BTW 0-60 in 6.9, not 0-100
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes slip of the tongue of course….
@Bazza47 8 ай бұрын
Does it come with a soft top, if it doesn't being sat on wet seats getting a wet arse doesn't appeal much 😅 I sort of look at these like I do a combination or a trike, fine if you can't ride or can no longer ride a bike but otherwise 2 wheels win.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes the roof was in the boot - think I mentioned it?
@Bazza47 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyeryou might well have done as I have the mental retention of a gnat 😂
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