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I hope this series never ends, there will always be bikers changing bikes!

sounds to me like the best bike for him is an MT07 :))

The format is evolving; best one yet. Loving the good natured digs Michael and Simon get in on each other’s choices, “a bit tall?” and “ooh, were your hands cold?” 😂. Can’t believe neither if you suggested the Niken GT though. Triple CP3, plenty under Luke’s budget, scratch, tour, heated grips, panniers, what’s not to like? 😊

A perfectly chilled, non-controversial, entertaining vid and yet so many negative comments. Social media kills me sometimes.

LOL, if you guys worked for sales commission you'd have starved to death long ago.

I fully appreciate that the GS is a do-it-all bike and a fantastic machine BUT motorcycles for me is all about the heart and the GS will always be the head’s decision…not meant to diss it, everyone has their own reasons for biking

Come on Luke, you can do it, you can think for yourself!

Another great episode. To be honest I don't think Luke really knows what he wants and is some way off deciding the direction he wants to take. He gave them certain criteria that insinuated he wanted a bike for touring then suggests a naked and supersport bike at the end that ticked very little of it. Personally I don't think you should be writing off 4 cylinder bikes either, there's plenty out there that aren't peaky and something like a Z1000SX would probably tick all your boxes bar the cylinder count!

loving the series. very well executed. Well done guys.

The Triumph's seat has two settings and this was in the lowest one, 30 second job to raise it by about 20mm, he might have prefered it there.

I think this is my favourite KZfaq series at the moment

From his hit list I honestly thought Tracer straight away, surprised it wasn't the fit but very valid reasons why

Nice vid, very entertaining & a great series which time & time again shows the importance of test rides & not getting too caught up with spec sheets etc. Sounds like the Tiger 660 would be a good fit

I would have found him a VFR800. Still the most intuitive bike I have ever ridden. It is 4 cylinder, but the characteristic is different. Nice video. Thank you.

Great to watch, thanks and can't wait for another episode!

Really appreciated the step up the series has done in this episode! It gets better and better!

Loving these video’s. Feel like you had a real challenge here. Basically, too tall, too tall, too short haha I thought Simon had nailed it with the Tracer 900, made total sense. Feel like the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 would fit the bill perfect.

I feel like Id have suggested a VFR 800, you can get a good example with luggage for that budget!

Street Triple will do the trick … enjoying the series 👍

I ride a WR450F and 172cm. I ride it on roads, off road enduro and camping tris in the outback. You just deal with the height issue fir the smile it puts on your face.

The out takes are hilarious! 100% do more of that 😂

Surprised myself by liking the BNW most out of the three chosen. Ducati 950/1200 was my first thought at start of vid 😄 then a tracer of some description. Liking this series. 🙂👍

I would have invited him to try another in-line 4 many 4’s have different characteristics than a gsxr 600 , he wasn’t happy enough with the three he rode to purchase any of them

If he wants to tour a vfr800 would be perfect. You could get a really nice example with full luggage for 8k. Everyone needs to experience a v4 😊

I love these videos! Just interesting to watch for most of us, a lot more relative than a lot of the reviews etc. Keep them up!

By far one on my favourite KZfaq shows! Keep the episodes coming gents. From Australia 🇦🇺

BMW F900XR BMW R1200RS (or R1250RS if stretching budget) YAMAHA MT-09 KAWASAKI Z900 (2020>) (Not all IL4's are the same) Off top of my head 😊 As said by others..heated grips, (& various screens for that matter), can be bought for negligible cost.

Seems you guys talked about every middleweight sport tourer except the BMW f900xr. Well that’s the motorcycle I chose and purchased unseen and without ever test riding one. I couldn’t imagine a better overall middleweight sport tourer. 482 lbs, 57 plus miles per gallon, heated grips, easily adjustable windshield, electronically adjustable preload (rider, rider+luggage and rider+passenger), BMW rider app with so many amazing features, 105 bhp 895cc parallel 2 engine, TFT navigation and garmin ready, 63 liters hard locking side cases, tire pressure monitoring, upright riding ergonomics, cruise control and so much more. The f900xr elevated the entire middleweight sport touring category. Absolutely great motorcycle and is so much more than I need or expected from a sub 15k motorcycle from the #1 premium vehicle brand in the world.

An enjoyable watch. Thanks for doing these.

You gave him exactly what he described, but it seems that he has no idea what he wants.

A great series, guys. Though I'm happy with my bike choice just now, I find these vids both informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work!

Great series ! i totally love it, there could be more bikes for more choice, everyone picks two and the bike seeker does a test ride with one of the chosen ones

I love this format. Really great viewing

Good options, thoughtful responses, fun outtakes. Thanks, boys.

I love this series & always look forward to the next. A shame you haven't got a sale yet but could you do follow up videos when they eventually find the bike they want?

great as always and love the outtakes lol

Great show. Keep it coming!

These vids are great. Thanks Bennett’s 👍🏻😎

Great series, guys. Keep it up!

Love this series .we all have our preconceived ideas of what we like but it just shows until you try it you just don't know

Really love these, great content 👍

Excellent series keep them coming 👌😁

I wish you guys would also do a follow-up about which bike they eventually did go for and why.

Another enjoyable What Bike Next episode. Maybe the guests can sit on each of the three main bikes in question to help demonstrate any thoughts and feedback they have. (It's literally right there.) If the guests have an ideal bike in mind, it could be interesting to add that to the equation and see if it stays on their radar. It was nice to have a peek at a few other bikes in the store and get a feel for what's on offer. Keep up the good work gentlemen.

Nice video. Great format😀👏👏

I test rode a Tracer and didn't get on with it. Also tried a BMW F900XR, and bought it. Excellent bike. It's the best bits of an F850GS, but sits slightly lower and all about road use. A stretch to find one for £8k but I'd recommend looking.

Love this series. Another great episode.

As the owner of a Tiger 800 xrt and short legs, the standard seat would be a fine choice and far more fixable than yamahas handling faults. Maybe the vfr800 would have been in there, superbike factory usually have them. Nice episode again .

Simon was the star of this one. Came ultra hungry and the disappointment as he seems to realize he lost to the 3rd choice is priceless. You'll get there Simon im rooting for you

Very inspiring video, I enjoyed watching it.

Nice work gents, best episode yet I think. The format is definitely evolving! Thought Simon had it nailed with the Tracer, but if it doesn't fit... Luke didn't look overly short? Maybe there's a slow speed/manual handling technique issue that could be resolved which would open up a much wider choice of bikes? Just a thought. Plenty others have already said it, but the Tiger Sport 660 could fit the bill. Although it might be lacking the fun factor coming from an MT 07. Hope he finds what he's looking for!

Love this show. Keep them coming! 😊

Great series. Amazed you didn’t offer him the Duke. Too distracted with heated grips given you can easily fit a set.

Surprised that old triumph 800 is still nearly £8k and the only one without LED headlights

Love these shows! Really fun and informative too!

I was expecting the Triumph Tiger 660 Sport. That bike has plenty of power, good torque, wonderful economics, decent wind protection. And a new 660 would be in his budget.

Hmm bit difficult this one, seems to like sport nakeds and wants to tour. First thought KTM Super Duke GT though might have trouble finding one in his price range. Something a bit different would be the Triumph Speed Twin, some nice throw over saddle bags and tank bag options there. Also, from Triumph the Sprint GT might be a good fit. Bit boring but reliable options would be the Versys and the V-Strom or Tracer, for him I would go for the 1000s as I don't think the 650's are gonna cut it coming from an MT-07. Lets see how the pros went on this one. Thought about a GS but they tend to be heavy and maintenance can be quite pricey, also tried not to go to ADV for this fella. Tracer 900 good choice, mentioned that lol! Again, thought about the Tiger but didn't know what he would think about the ADV style so I went with the sportier Sprint GT. Plus with the ADVs I thought he wouldn't want to have buy the bike then drop a few hundred quid for street tires as those knobbies aren't the best choice for street all use.

Another great watch

Love this show. Realy like how you are keeping it to used bikes

Such a nice series wich relatable persons. :)

Liked Luke he was honest about all the options, not afraid to hurt feelings, but the man is still obviously in love with his mt07. As a fellow owner I know it’s hard to leave them

I thought Michaels choice was inspired but Simon's option then looked like a slam dunk! I can understand some of Lukes concerns though... Mystery bike was a great option but you could start to see that Luke was thinking of a different style of bike. Great episode and I liked you guys looking at other bikes in the selection process.

Great episode! Thanks! Michael mentioned that Pirelli can swap tyres on GS if needed! As Pirelli is a main sponsor of this show, I think they can provide new set of tyres with every used bike, bought through this show!

Best episode yet.

Really like the series gents!!

I reckon a 2015/2016 BMW S1000XR might be a good choice for Luke. Sporty and can do the Touring as well. 👍🏼

Versys 650 or NC750 could be the way to go. Also... depending on rates of them going used... R1200RS? Superp machine, easy flatfoot, touring and sport covered, low down CoG, great overtake power, ready for panniers/pillion.

Another good episode 👏

Ok guys... I'm ready for another episode of what bike next. Very entertaining to watch. I need more! It would be cool to have you pick 3 bikes, because I have 3 bikes. Thank you. I'm hitting the subscribe button now!

Great video. For me it would be the Hayabusa.

So look forward to this 😅

I'm the same build as him and tried these bikes funnily enough but eventually settled for a f750gs. It's perfect for me with ample performance and I can flat foot it, unlike the 850.

A ginger Guy Martin, cracking!

Honda VFR (a bit heavy but it fits all the requirements: wind protection, lower seat position, heated grips, with the vtec it's reasonable on fuel, it looks great and the engine is a piece of art)

Loving these videos

Really enjoyed the video

I agree with Mark. The CB600 would be my choice for an everyday ride that I wouldn't have to polish at the end of every outting. My "commuter bike" was a Kawi Concourse for years. It was perfect because it had roomy bags and a drive shaft: a perfect commuter that I didn't feel compelled to wash every day.

I immediately went to s1000xr until he said no inline 4. That was a tough one

My 3 bikes are 09 Suzuki, 08 vfr800, 2019 mt09. I use all 3 all week long. I deliver ubereats on my Suzuki, the vfr800 is for out of state touring, and the mt09 is to feel young. Lol. I truly enjoy the what bike next segment. Thanks guys

Good video and appropriate for what I’m looking at. I currently have the factory-lowered Tiger 800 XRx and what nobody tells you is that it drops the payload so low that you can’t have a pillion unless they’re a skinny super-model. My wife is petite but not that petite! Contrary to what was suggested, it’s not an easy fix to reset it either - I was told it would be about $2000

I knew the 3rd bike was a triumph when he was riding the 2nd bike the brake had triumph written on it 😅

Good vid , enjoyed it. Should have a link with an advanced training school. 1 or 2 days training would get him doing slow speed 360 's and back brake balance control, which would get him away from low bikes, which are often compromised. I guessed he was about 5 9 which isn't particularly short.

Love these videos, any news on what he's bought

You can tour on any bike , it’s the correct clothing that’s important. We’ve toured all over Spain and camped everywhere throughout the uk I’m on a super duke 1290r and the mrs a Ducati scrambler Best part about touring on nakeds is , scratching and having fun on the twisting A/B roads . Kriega luggage and you can’t go wrong Just my thoughts Luke 😊👌👍🏼

67. Recent test ride of GSX8R. Loved the Katan-esque looks, the brakes & the punch from the super grunty motor. Riding position bit weird with bars like a Venom - weird height & angled inwards - not nice, 4 me at least. Seat not uncomfortable - after only 30 mins. Suspension choppy, particularly front. Handling ok, but repeated circuit of 1st roundabout on 25yr old recently fettled CB500 for comparison - was faster & felt more stable / composed .The plastic is just for show (does nothing protection wise) & the dash is truly excellent but so low impossible to use without risking a tailender when cracking on. Quick shifter surprisingly good but unecessary - if you can't change f.....g gear on the clutch U should be in an EV (f.f.s.). Shame, but seems too expensive for what it offers......R7 droolworthy but arthritis kills that one. Triumph - beautiful but not @ 67. Honda - dull but effective (as always) - seems good value by comparison, so guess you nailed it there - congrats on good comprehensive feature & giving it some beans on camera!😊

Should have called this "unicorn hunt" 😂

Good video❤️

Another great episode well actually I think it was the best one to date I liked both of your selection and elimination process I also thought your final selection was very good and met the criteria but just goes to show that people really don't know what they want? maybe you both should pick out 2 bikes each 1 that meets the criteria and the other as a wild card then let them decide which one they want to test ride?

Luke was spot on with his own choice. SSS is better than all their choices (IMHO) and I hope he gets one. Just got back from Portugal on mine.

tracer 900 and tiger 800-900 came to mind when i started the vid, perfect all round machine

Whenever I watch this series, I wait for the buyers description of what they want then come up with 3 bikes I think would suit their criterias. For this episode, I decided on a Versys 650, Tiger 900 and Multistrada. So bikes in the same realm you guys were thinking but in the end he wanted nothing near... No disrespect to the guy, but I think its a poor initial description on his end, I could see in the video conclusion that you two were visibly frustrated, as would I be. He was super specific on things such as heated grips, but wouldn't be specific enough on the type of bike he was even after. His mentioned concerns beforehand were opening up touring capabilities whilst retaining a light maneuverable bike. You two and the sales rep hit the nail on the head based on said concerns. Quite frankly it wouldnt have surprised me if he turned down the bikes based on the colour of the valve caps lol. The heated grips situation was laughable. Like if you want heated grips, sure that's totally fair enough but for him to specify on it when it's literally a plug and play component you can buy and have fitted for the price of a couple tanks of petrol is amusing. When it comes to bikes, you buy a bike based on whether the things you cant change or cant easily change within desired post purchase expenditure are in your favour. such as if you like the power delivery or riding position etc., those are things that are bike specific (for the most part) so if you dont like that, look for a different bike. Things that can easily be changed and done at a small expense that you may not like are not important factors, such as; Levers (if you want adjustable ones or to change the colour), Windscreens, (based on tint, double bubble shape, etc.), *Heated Grips*, etc. Ive been on the used market for sport bikes before, its common on the used market for mid 2000s supersports to find the bikes have had all their fairing screws replaced with nasty looking anodised gold ones, but I know this is no issue and I wouldn't lose interest in a bike over it, it seems like this guy you're looking for a bike for would though lol

Definitely one of the best things on the tube at the moment. New format really good too. Excellent viewing and work. Safe happy travels 👍

Would look better with Fran Robinson presenting it!

One of you will pick the winner soon, then you can really start the one upmanship 😂 Biased here but street triple is indeed the way forward.

BMW R1200RS would have been my advice for him going from what he said he required

I've had a Tracer 9 and its a fantastic bike sounds great handles like a dream, really don't know where he was coming from with his vague comment. Had a fireblade before the Tracer another great bike, but its the tracer for me every day of the week, loved it.

I would have gone for the supersport, beautiful and comfortable

Like how a Triumph clip got mixed in with the Tracer footage. Is there a prize?😝

Tiger 800 is such a good choice. It can do everything well. It's my Goldilocks bike, sweet spot on every count.