Have you ever figured out how to reset the service interval on your koso? The earlier dl04 model (2014-2016) had a reset oil change interval but my new one (2017+) does not.
@theloftybiker30902 күн бұрын
I believe the Koso will only perform the same fuctions as the stock clocks...thanks for watching
@TheDervMan2 күн бұрын
Nice bike. I currently have a GS but when it's due for replacement I'll be handing it back as the new GS/GSA look awful. I am keen to see the R12 Scrambler as that could keep me on the BMW PCP bandwagon! I'm curious to see what changes BMW make to the GS front end when they refresh the model at the end of the year. Thanks for the review. 👍
@theloftybiker30902 күн бұрын
@@TheDervMan I believe the R12 Srambler will be tall...long travel suspension similar to the big Triumph scramber....thanks for watching
@GreenComotion-ei6zw3 күн бұрын
Good, clean review 🙌🏾🙌🏾 How was the gas mileage? How would you compare it to a Harley 1200 cc bike, like the Harley 48? Thx.
@theloftybiker30902 күн бұрын
@@GreenComotion-ei6zw these engines have been around since 2008, more or less unchanged. Between 40/60 mp uk g depending on your right hand.....sorry I don't get to ride HD's......thanks for watching
@LeoStarrenburg3 күн бұрын
Thank you for a great video ! Do like the way you talk your way through the ride, reminds me of a very good driving instructor. Just traded in my Deauville for a brand new Cub125, it was getting too heavy for me to shunt around the garage. Funny how things go: 52 years ago I started out on a C50 and at 68 the C215 will probably be my last bike 😃.
@theloftybiker30902 күн бұрын
@LeoStarrenburg it happens to everyone sooner or later.....then you think why didn't I do it sooner.....thanks for watching
@TheWuseln3 күн бұрын
So, finally I testride the Shotgun yesterday. What a blast, for the whole 30 minutes I couldn't get rid of my grin! With me being 6'5 / 1,96m quite comfortable, the dealer told me that getting one cm of additional height wouldn't be an issue by using some raisers. The drive itself was gorgeous, good engine with sufficiently enough power, beautiful sound (stock) and a handling that is OK (I'm riding a Africa Twin). Natural speed was around 95 km/h with no problems at all to go also 130 km/s (wrong turn and suddenly I was in danger to miss my return time). With the c. 47BHP overtaking is again a process that should be done with care and attention, one time I 'battled' me with small SUV, me going 100, she approximately 97 but not giving up, and had limitless fun. During the drive I felt a bit like Lawrence of Arabia on his bike (not really, this would be inappropriate) or better like a motorbike in the 50's or 60's, just having fun. A feeling I missen during the last months and years while riding my modern bike.
@theloftybiker30903 күн бұрын
@@TheWuseln nothing more fun than thrashing smaller bikes... Using all of the throttle...Great fun....thanks for watching
@timohansson36743 күн бұрын
It has a low seat height. How does the suspension feel to compare with other motorcycles with low seat height?
@theloftybiker30903 күн бұрын
@@timohansson3674 suspension is relative to the roads you intend on riding...this isn't a budget bike....thanks for watching
@gregorytheleast-gf5me3 күн бұрын
🏍 Das ist Uber Wunderbar! I have a Honda Monkey as my first motorcycle and am loving it. I think the Honda 500 Hornet might be a good first "Big" motorcycle when I am ready to move up. Thank you for the informative video. I am 5'8" so the Hornet sounds like a good fit too. Tally Hoe. 🏍
@theloftybiker30903 күн бұрын
@@gregorytheleast-gf5me a good choice & good luck......thanks for watching
@andrewdyson42554 күн бұрын
Does it have a lipstick holder ? If so then you’re right 😂😂😂
@theloftybiker30904 күн бұрын
@@andrewdyson4255 only time will tell....thanks for watching
@stevecommon42274 күн бұрын
Bet I will be valeting that one soon
@theloftybiker30904 күн бұрын
@@stevecommon4227 you certainly will...this dirty little bike is minging and need detailing asap 😉
@stevecommon42274 күн бұрын
@theloftybiker3090 will probably be doing it next week then
@Chris-mn7yy4 күн бұрын
such a lovely looking bike that
@michaellilley67256 күн бұрын
Ah the tell tale laughter as you first open the throttle is part and parcel of this bike's charm. I read a comment on another review which implied the laughter and accompanying grin were rather put on, obviously the commenter has never ridden one. I own a 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black and Id agree with everything you said, though I haven't used the cruise control very often I found it works fine for motorway/dual carriageway cruising. I had the quick shifter fitted, some say it's totally unnecessary on this bike but it's just so much fun. I'd have liked a slightly bigger fuel tank ( or at least full capacity out of the one fitted) due to the air box underneath there's a rather large internal hump which makes filling rather precarious.
@theloftybiker30906 күн бұрын
@@michaellilley6725 a very exciting bike...a revelation over my old 2007 model....thanks for watching
@TimRupp-sn5ny7 күн бұрын
Thought provoking. Surely the legal angle must be paramount and overwhelming as the human must take full responsibility for the vehicle?
@theloftybiker30907 күн бұрын
@@TimRupp-sn5ny like most "good ideas" this is being forced o to the motoring public....insurance is another topic that is being dodged....same with ev's bursting into flames and the fire Brigade unable to extinguish! Thanks for Watching...
@TheNostorian8 күн бұрын
I am thinking about trading in my custom dyna streetbob for one. But being 5'7 i don't know if its for me. Hope to test ride one soon.
@theloftybiker30908 күн бұрын
@@TheNostorian you'll need a test ride its quite tall..try the 800 too. That's a cracker.. Thanks for watching
@trevorgarratt41018 күн бұрын
Im 73 lofty ride s 1000r 22model thinking of this xr model hows it compere lofty thanks
@theloftybiker30908 күн бұрын
@@trevorgarratt4101 I've already ridden the s1000r...Great bike if a little mental....the XR make for a more versatile universal bike....basically an R on stilts with a fairing....top box and panniers are super.....thanks for watching
@Numix8110 күн бұрын
Pure Beauty & Discount Price for this 🏍️🏍️🏍️
@theloftybiker309010 күн бұрын
@@Numix81 it's a bargain especially if you have a local dealership.....thanks for watching
@Numix819 күн бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 Special offer in Germany at the Moment for the 🏍️4.490€ this is awesome 👍👍
@tim363810 күн бұрын
This looks much better than the earlier ones. Mate of mine has the '21 air cooled version and i'm surprised how slow it is. He's not a big guy and it can't even hold 70 on the dual carriageways.
@theloftybiker309010 күн бұрын
@@tim3638 built for the gravel tracks of India......this water cooled version is far superior.....thanks for watching
@tim363810 күн бұрын
Thanks will have to try that one tonight!
@theloftybiker309010 күн бұрын
@@tim3638 ace Road very technical...watch out for tractors
@tim36383 күн бұрын
Finally got to do it tonight. Excellent road and got to wind it on a fair bit in places. Made for quite a nice ride. Saltash > ST Austell > Padstow and back. Thanks!
@theloftybiker30903 күн бұрын
@@tim3638 love it......thanks for riding my favourite road
@martinehulme874310 күн бұрын
Makes you wonder where the human element in life will end up... Why would we want this technology 😅🎉 thanks lofty x
@theloftybiker309010 күн бұрын
@@martinehulme8743 we don't....you are correct.....thanks for watching
@ollietyrrell242910 күн бұрын
Great review, i think you meant 780mm seat height not 680mm sea height on low chassis ,low seat
@theloftybiker309010 күн бұрын
@@ollietyrrell2429 yes 780mm..... thank you
@jeffturner210211 күн бұрын
They're also made a Red with gold wheels really Looks Great!!?.
@theloftybiker309010 күн бұрын
@@jeffturner2102 it certainly does....beautiful Kawasaki red
@jonathantrice761411 күн бұрын
What happened to your Spanish tour?
@theloftybiker309011 күн бұрын
@@jonathantrice7614 it's coming...there is loads of footage...I'm trying to make sense of it all....I've got episode 3 down to 2 hrs...I think is good but far toooooo long...I need to get the scissors out lol.....especially as I'm going to Portugal in 7 weeks 😂
@DimirGarage11 күн бұрын
A complex issue to be sure. Personally, I think I would prefer to share the road with a machine programmed to abide by regulations with perfect accuracy than a human motorist. At least in America. However it’s clear that these autonomous vehicles aren’t infallible. Until such point that they are (if ever) I see it as something of a choice between undisciplined people or faulty technology, and neither is ideal.
@theloftybiker309011 күн бұрын
@@DimirGarage bloody hell Dimir that was deep....robot driving cars...old biddies in Cornwall and holiday makers on speed.....doesn't bare thinking about...pleased you watched 😉
@DimirGarage11 күн бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 Indeed, something of a rock and a hard place. Appreciate your thoughts as always sir.
@theloftybiker309010 күн бұрын
@@DimirGarage lol yes.....I suppose these computers will get a proper test in places like London, Paris and Rome....at least in the States, where the testis being done the cities have straight roads.....
@mikethebikemt07tracer11 күн бұрын
Hi Lofty. That was a very serious subject and I for one think you are justified in being a bit more than concerned about this. Are you aware of an incident in San Francisco a couple of years ago when a group of these taxis gathered at a road junction and blocked it for some time until they could be cleared away. Not certain of the exact number now but I think it was about 20 cars all parked themselves there for no reason.
@theloftybiker309011 күн бұрын
It's all absolutely bonkers.....and we as vaunerable road users will have to pick up the pieces....thanks for watching
@geoff694211 күн бұрын
I honestly think the world's gone mad. These vehicles are being pushed by companies who think, (if they work) they will get a huge return for their investment. Another case comes to mind - electric vehicles (doesn't impinge on safety, or perhaps it does, as they're silent?), overpriced, so that Joe Bloggs can't buy one. The ramblings of an old man!
@theloftybiker309011 күн бұрын
@@geoff6942 ace stuff....lets all ramble nonsense together....thanks for watching
@heikothomas588311 күн бұрын
The more you rely on others, human or computers, to fix your issues or everyday life, the more incompetent and helpless you become. I see my live as an never ending learning process and try to remain as independent as possible, and I love that.
@theloftybiker309011 күн бұрын
Well said... thanks for watching
@vacoasrebel672911 күн бұрын
Some good points there, you're right I think! Driverless letting computer with radar and cameras make the choices seems CRAZY!!!
@theloftybiker309011 күн бұрын
I thinks it's absolutely bonkers..whats wrong with teaching people to drive to a decent standard...the more aid the lower the standard.....
@vacoasrebel672911 күн бұрын
Not too much rambling please😂😂
@theloftybiker309011 күн бұрын
it's only 6 1/2 mins LOL Finally got a bike to ride on Monday......The R12 BMW cruiser 2024 model....Looks a tad on the small size for me.....once again thank you for watching
@nkarguingpig777012 күн бұрын
Absolutely brilliant Review! As someone who is also 6ft5 - this was incredibly helpful! thank you!
@theloftybiker309011 күн бұрын
@@nkarguingpig7770 you're welcome, thanks for watching
@RRRRefuelRideRace12 күн бұрын
Rode the Rebel, but I think that this is way more fun. :) Would love to try one. Nice video bro. Enjoyed.
@theloftybiker309012 күн бұрын
@@RRRRefuelRideRace this new Kwack engine is a peach far more engaging than the Rebel....thanks for watching the
@RRRRefuelRideRace12 күн бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 I see.
@marcus57713 күн бұрын
Yes exactly the same bike. White DCT model. Frustrating getting the rear seat off just a few days old just out the showroom. Hopefully not snapping the expensive key especially not carrying a spare while on your. Saving this video see I can master to perfection.
@theloftybiker309012 күн бұрын
@@marcus577 I thought this problem had been sorted and only effected the very early 2022 bikes...the cable nipple isn't seated correctly and pops out...once the release bar is squashed around the nipple it does fix the problem. Although the seat can be tricky to get off is there is too much stuff placed under it in the cubby hole space beneath it......thanks for watching
@marcus57712 күн бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 I bought the motorcycle in May for June delivery. 2023 model on a discontinued model. As an incentive for sale The Voyager Pack Free with Denali sound bomb and Radiator guard fitted free. Although could this be 2022 for 23 but held in the containers. Is there a way like stickers. I know cars have labels on parts.
@theloftybiker309012 күн бұрын
@@marcus577 to be fair its a very easy fix if you can get the seat off, just a trust pair of mole grips 😉
@carolo2159-v9y16 күн бұрын
Do you think this bike can be proper for a 6ft height? Not too small?. I watched you are more than 6ft and feeling well but see this beauty worth for that height? Nice video 👌
@theloftybiker309016 күн бұрын
@@carolo2159-v9yyes I do its a wonderful bike, if you can stretch to the 900rs that's an absolutely mega bike.....thanks for watching
@ivanrushtonthelonewolfrides18 күн бұрын
Nice one mate. I’m on the action3 with wireless mic not sure I can charge the camera as the mic input is where you would charge it. I will have to do some research. DJI cameras are very good as you well know
@theloftybiker309017 күн бұрын
@@ivanrushtonthelonewolfrides action 3 & 4 are virtually identical, but this device doesn't work on the 3....the 5 is due very soon.....
@chrisbreeze642518 күн бұрын
I have the DJI osmo 4. What a camera brilliant
@theloftybiker309018 күн бұрын
@@chrisbreeze6425 yes Chrissy it's a bosta...thanks for sticking with me
@eprohoda18 күн бұрын
Theloftybiker- Thank you-fantastic vlog, catch you later.
@theloftybiker309018 күн бұрын
@@eprohoda thanks for watching
@sebastianuruena18 күн бұрын
Hi, does it show you how much gas you have in your tank?
@theloftybiker309018 күн бұрын
@@sebastianuruena nope...there is no fuel gauge on an r9t and never will be, whatever you fit or change.....thanks for watching
@sebastianuruena18 күн бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 thank u bud for the info.
@gheraselaurentiu768920 күн бұрын
Great review! Thank you! How much do you weight? I need to compare it with mine. I am 6.3 feet and 130 Kg. Do you thing I could fit on it? BR
@theloftybiker309020 күн бұрын
@@gheraselaurentiu7689 I'm 6'5" and 16 stone.....its all about knees and wrists riding sportier bikes...thanks for watching
@dalehorton530922 күн бұрын
Hi Lofty. Do you think the lowered chassis effects the ergo's at all ?. Great review. All the best.
@theloftybiker309021 күн бұрын
@@dalehorton5309 this is an oem conversion and the bike feels just the same as the standard frame. I'm not a fan of dog bones and dropping the forks. Bmw have been doing this to the GS for years. People out there are buying second hand and riding factory lowered totally unaware 😉 thanks for watching
@dannyone156522 күн бұрын
I just brought a brand new 2024 SHi 125cc I was involved in a motorcycle accident 15/07/2024 on my 2023 Forza 125 sadly it was a complete right off all the front was totally broken. So I am still waiting to take my first ride it’s done 1 mile so far. It got delivered to my home last week. Great video thank you 🙏
@theloftybiker309021 күн бұрын
@@dannyone1565 get well soon and build your confidence slowly. Maybe take some riding tuition......thanks for watching
@andylewis21022 күн бұрын
Better without background music
@theloftybiker309021 күн бұрын
@@andylewis210 yes, you are probably correct...just experimenting 😉😆😅
@jfro586722 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the review. Just bought one and added extras that I wanted. I prefer Honda doing this so I don’t pay for stuff I don’t want.
@theloftybiker309022 күн бұрын
@@jfro5867 ace stuff, enjoy your purchase 😉
@jtwardley25 күн бұрын
Great review cracking bike all the best
@theloftybiker309025 күн бұрын
@@jtwardley you're welcome, thanks for watching
@douglasradowick50827 күн бұрын
The CMX 1100 has a smaller fuel tank(2.5 gallons) than it's 500ccrebel stablemate (3 gallons). Not impressed with it at all.🥺🙄
@theloftybiker309026 күн бұрын
Rebel 500 is 11.2 ltrs and the Rebel 1100 is 13.6....so no the CMX1100 has 2.4ltrs mor than the Rebel 500.....thanks for watching
@ThiHambrookАй бұрын
Thanks 👍
@theloftybiker3090Ай бұрын
@@ThiHambrook you are welcome, thanks for watching
@iancraig6070Ай бұрын
Untill bike and car dealerships learn that service costs and customer services are a priority,they will continue to lose business. Profits over customer service is not the way to do business.
@theloftybiker3090Ай бұрын
@@iancraig6070 I agree, especially Triumph charging BMW/Ducati service charges for bikes made in Thailand?....thanks for watching
@daveh560Ай бұрын
Nice review Mr Lofty, it is a brilliant bike and overall really happy with mine. Just got back from touring Scotland on it with an average 51mpg. 🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️
@theloftybiker3090Ай бұрын
@@daveh560 thanks for watching
@drdoolittle5724Ай бұрын
Nothing like listening to a man in love!!! Where was the creek Lofty, be careful of French pirates hey!!
@theloftybiker3090Ай бұрын
@@drdoolittle5724 in my mind there is only one Rocket 3 and it was made by BSA....but this new Triumph version is sublime....ultimate power and torque...a very good effort 😉 let's not forget the X73 Hurrican, now that was beautiful....
@vacoasrebel6729Ай бұрын
Worst bike customer experience ever at a Triumph Dealership. I'll never go back! Treating customers as mugs is not the way!
@theloftybiker3090Ай бұрын
@@vacoasrebel6729 name and shame.....don't forget, it's not always the dealership. The staff play a huge part😉....saying that I'm not a fan of plc car dealerships running bike shops....bike people know bikes
@vacoasrebel6729Ай бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 South Coast near Worthing. + Staff more interested in chatting amongst themselves.
@vacoasrebel6729Ай бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 South coast Triumph Dealership near Worthing. Got ignored there once, went back a second time when I had more time. Staff more interested in chatting amongst themselves and their own social life. When I managed to get a sales guy to pay attention he told me that the new bike on display had a manufacturing fault that they'd been awaiting a fix for some time and weren't expecting a fix for another week or two😂😂 What kind of fools display a new bike and then tell the customer's it has faults and they can't put it on the road😢😂 Then it got worse and I walked out!
@theloftybiker3090Ай бұрын
@@vacoasrebel6729 wankers......not to worry the Chinese are coming..CF moto have announced a 675 triple this week.....exciting times . The big boys need to watch their backs😉
@vacoasrebel6729Ай бұрын
@@theloftybiker3090 I won't buy Chinese tat if there's an alternative! They stitched the world up with COVID and are causing chaos with Cyber security and buying Chinese crap is funding their communism state.
@melvin_eatsАй бұрын
You're tall!!
@theloftybiker3090Ай бұрын
@@melvin_eats no, my dad was tall. I'm only 6'5".....thank for watching
@douglasradowick508Ай бұрын
Hey TLB, I think the Eliminator is a handsome bike! That "baloney tube" of an exhaust pipe must be replaced immediately! Here, in America, we can get the ike in white, bright orange/gloss black & a mat grey. It's a great choice for a first bike!🏍️👍😎. Doug
@theloftybiker3090Ай бұрын
@@douglasradowick508 hiya Doug.....thanks for watching ..I did say the silencer was a cannon launcher
@micklebladeАй бұрын
I was disappointed by my Transalp test ride a week or so back, rock hard seat, and the missus hated the pillion position. Great engine and sound tho. I'm very interested in having a ride on this Vstrom.
@theloftybiker309012 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear that...but the Strom might be a better option