Lol...650 as a 1st bike😅😅😅😅. Of course youll be able to deal with 210kg metal. GSX650f ' unleash the beast' lol. English humor. Good bike true, but NOT for begginers, and not a beast. It's not the bike you ride, it's your skill you ride, and as beginner, you have none. Stick to 250cc, and you change bike, as your skill level increases.

Mine did the same with the clutch slipping in the higher gears when giving the throttle a hard twist. There is a short mechanical linkage on top of the clutch housing. The hydraulic clutch activates this linkage that is between the hydraulic slave cylinder and the clutch shaft. Anyway, the linkage was too tight and needed adjustment. Wasn’t letting the clutch plate fully engage. Easy adjustment that SHOULD be checked by the selling dealer. 7:40

Mine did the same with the clutch slipping in the higher gears when giving the throttle a hard twist. There is a short mechanical linkage on top of the clutch housing. The hydraulic clutch activates this linkage that is between the hydraulic slave cylinder and the clutch shaft. Anyway, the linkage was too tight and needed adjustment. Wasn’t letting the clutch plate fully engage. Easy adjustment that SHOULD be checked by the selling dealer. 7:40

Mine did the same with the clutch slipping in the higher gears when giving the throttle a hard twist. There is a short mechanical linkage on top of the clutch housing. The hydraulic clutch activates this linkage that is between the hydraulic slave cylinder and the clutch shaft. Anyway, the linkage was too tight and needed adjustment. Wasn’t letting the clutch plate fully engage. Easy adjustment that SHOULD be checked by the selling dealer. 7:40

Mine did the same with the clutch slipping in the higher gears when giving the throttle a hard twist. There is a short mechanical linkage on top of the clutch housing. The hydraulic clutch activates this linkage that is between the hydraulic slave cylinder and the clutch shaft. Anyway, the linkage was too tight and needed adjustment. Wasn’t letting the clutch plate fully engage. Easy adjustment that SHOULD be checked by the selling dealer.

I have owned one of these bikes since new in april 2022 put 14600 miles on it Only used in summer so I do a lot of miles. I love this bike I have been riding for over 50 years owned hundreds of bikes. But this is the best. It has its faults poor feeling front brake terrible standard tyres and a hard seat I like it so much I have ordered a new one in red comming next week louis

The balloonshop intro is crazy

it on the right meraly to activate it then you can engage it when ever you want ffs

Shit review !!

Cruise control button on the right side ...turn it on when you crank-up and it's done. Don't see that as an issue at all.

Givi do a top box and rack for the GSX S1000GT.

I have the XC800 and it puts nothing but a smile on my face when I ride it. I'm sure the 1200 comes in a fair bit less expensive than the BMW as well, which helps pay for the tours. It looks like an awesome bike, love the whole layout and colour scheme as well.

Why did the dealership let that bike out with a poorly adjusted clutch? It definitely sounds like it's slipping. They should've taken it out first, like they should with every bike, prior to delivery. 🤦‍♂️

I’ve got 2023 1200 gt pro and i can say that on a recent trip to Scotland we rode back from fort William back to south wales 500 mile day with no aches or pains.

Cheers for that, good info.

I have just bought a new 1200 GT Explorer. I had a 2022 GT Explorer which was plagued with unreliability, but when it worked was a fantastic bike. I did a tour in Europe on it and it was just brilliant. I got so sick of the reliability issues though that I complained to Triumph who, in fairness to them, compensated me. Also, having looked at the forums, it seemed as though I had been unfortunate and had had every known issue, all on my one bike. Most people seemed pretty happy with theirs. So, I've decided to give it another go and bought the updated model which has some of the issues ironed out (I'm told). So far so good.

Clutch is slipping innit?

With a high mounted exhaust not doable for pillions shame as otherwise excellent bike.10/4.

Hi I have had my 1200 GT Pro for 2 years now and no issues with it whatsoever. love the bike and since they did the upgrade to lower the suspension in October last year it's even better

I tried to book a demo, they said it was off the road, clutch slipping??

Sounds like the clutch is slipping?

Nice bike. I enjoyed your review. Recently I rode the GS, can check it. Cheers. :)

Hi, I've had my GT for a year now and I like it a lot , it's not perfect and some things could be improved but what bike is perfect? But I have to take issue with some of your comments .1 aftermarket top boxes are available. 2 I find it very light and precise . 3 cruise control on/ off buttom on the right saves being cluttered on the left, easiest thing to do is just activate it when you start up. 4 the brakes I found have bedded in nicely after 1000 mls and I like the fact that they will stop on a sixpence without being sports bike sharp. 5 not torquey ? are you kidding, it's got power and pull everywhere in every gear !!!

Last year I met up with a friend for a few days riding in the Pyrenees. He came on his 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro. He had owned it for about a year but was talking about trading it in. He had several issues with it, most to do with quality. When we met up later in the year the Triumph had gone and he had a new Ducati Multistrada. As he has had at least one Triumph in his garage for over 20 years I was surprised but he was really disappointed with the 1200 Tiger. He lost more in depreciation selling it after a year than my bike had cost.

I took one of these out last weekend and loved it. My only comment on your vid would be on hard acceleration it sounded like the clutch was slipping?

Loved my gsxf. Same spec and colour as yours and only changed because was written off by an inattentive driver at a roundabout... really like this GSX. Thanks for sharing

Hmm.... the Suzuki and the Kawa SX for that matter seem an odd choice after the GSA / Tiger you were looking at, second thoughts?? 🤔

Oh dear, bye bye Tracer! 🤣 When a bike stops being fun, it's time to look elsewhere I reckon, if it just becomes a 'tool' you may as well take the car instead.

Greetings from the US. Love your videos. I miss your old Suzi!

My spider senses are telling me there might be a new bike day not far away! 😃Great vide and a lot to like about the bike 👍

How do find leaving bike overnight? Do you aim for b&b's/hotel's with safe parking or is Europe not so bad for scumbags nicking your bike?

I can’t imagine many things worse than using cruise control to control the speed on a big expensive motorcycle while blasting down European motorways. Why do KZfaqrs presume that all their viewers need to have big powerful bikes and stay on big fast and sometimes expensive roads to enjoy touring. Luckily a lot of us moved on from that idea years ago and tour on real world bikes on the sort of roads where motorcycling is still enjoyable. I almost laughed when you were explaining how you had to ride your Tracer through the corners and work the engine and gearbox whereas on the BMW you let it do it all. No doubt you like driving big powerful automatic cars on boring roads as well. Your idea of a good motorcycle is poles apart from my own.

If i was you i would try the triumph tiger 1200! Gs beater !!!!!!!

It was the Norway series that convinced me to get a 650F as a first bike after a 30 year hiatus. I was looking for something sensible that wasn't dissimilar in nature to my last 550 Honda. Good choice, kept it a year before moving it on.

I loved the French trip that you and Gaz done . I watched it so many times . Glad to see you back mate 🏍️ . I ride a Honda NT 1100 DCT and I went with the comfort package and my seat is fab . I toured Spain and Portugal last year no numb bum . I had an air hawk seat on a BMW F800 didn’t like it so I got the seat done with extra gel and it did make a big difference . Keep the videos coming 🏍️👍

good to see you back long time waiting nice video did wales a few years ago beautiful place

Good to see you back! I have short legs, so I couldn't have anything that increased the 'seat height'. As a kind of 'Last hope, lets give it a go' I bought a sheepskin cover off Amazon for £20...It's done two tours in Spain and numerous tours in the UK. If someone said 'You can only keep one 'accessory' that would be the one for me.... I'm kind of surprised you've been working overseas if I'm honest, I thought 'the move' was to be more 'settled' ?

Had my seat on my S1000xr done by else made. His work is outstanding!

Got still the original seat from my Tracer-9-GT. Actually I haven't anything to complain but some inconveniences for my upper left leg. It's getting better though. Like your video and I'm glad you're back. Beside, your video got black from 9:57 til 12:28.

Great to have you back.. really keen to see how others have sorted their seats out for touring...thanks for another great video and for sharing the ride with us

Great to have you back! Snowdonia is just glorious isn't it! 👍

Good to see you back 🤟🏻🍻

Debating this & the pro tour 2. The pro tour seems better but hotter

Got a bit teary eyed watching you head into St. Malo and then the drive to Mont Saint Michel, I was there a few years ago , my family roots are in Saint Malo + or - 200 years ago, brought back good memories of my trip. Thank you.

Looking to start my lessons and was looking what bikes would I like to have as a first. GSXR 600 was my first thought but as a learner think you need some bike with a more straight position. Changed my mind to a gsx650f wich looks like a gsxr but it's a sports-tourer. Think this will be the best as e beginer for a few years. I know it's a 7yo video haha. Thanks for the advice

EMDR got me through severe trauma.

Just watching, looks like a great trip. Did you pre plan your routes? What would you recommend using to research Route? Cheers

I appreciate it, Matey. Best trip I've done by far

Five years ago, I watched this series and I’m watching it again.

Valued mental health advice, spot on how I'm feeling. Just need to find the confidence to ride my bike now. Great video.