To me it's an interesting bike, it rides well, handles very well, good engine and it is rather well designed and elegant. Not sure about the wings and el suspensions though.

I owned a 2016 street rod. I’ve since sold it because it was just too uncomfortable driving much more than 50 miles! I too tried different exhaust on it, but found it to be way too loud and a really bad droning noise at highway speeds.😢 Like you mentioned, I lost much of my low end torque With different exhaust on it. With the stock exhaust system, the engine was so lean that driving around 40 mph in 5th gear, it bucked and surged terribly! Addressing my concerns with the dealer, they told me to run the bike in second and third gears all the time at those speeds. I found their suggestion to be unworkable. It was revving so high at these lower speeds It just took away all the fun of cruising. so after riding for a long season in Minnesota, March through mid November I parted ways with the VRod. The look was killer! But as you mentioned the riding 14:01 position and drivability issues, I traded it for a year, newer Dyna. Oh how I wished I could have changed things around and kept the VRod, I just couldn’t do it. Watching your video today brought back a lot of great memories of my bike, but I still think I did the right thing by choosing a different model within the Harley Davidson lineup I really liked your video and will continue to watch you! 👍

Harley’s with the push button gas caps aren’t lockable either. And I just finished a 125 mile ride (in the rain) a few minutes ago. 😂🤣

Going on 4 years, no issues. Great fun commuter bike

Lovely story

Excellent, thank you.

Nice video and it looks that you are a very careful driver.

That's a Gen-2 Adventure model. It came with the engine crash bars, plastic engine cowling, a full complement of quick release aluminum luggage - ie panniers and top case, plastic handguards {though on this particular bike these have been replaced with aftermarket aluminum reinforced ones), and a nicer windshield {although this has also been replaced with an aftermarket windshield and adjustable mount). I have a 2013 Adventure model that might be my favorite bike in 52 years as an avid motorcyclist, especially considering the tiny price per mile it has cost me to own so far. This particular bike has the cast wheels, though a little later, maybe even this same model year but certainly by 2016, you could opt for the XT model with tubeless spoked wheels. The spoked wheels were supposed to be a dirt upgrade, but I personally prefer the cast ones, as I have never seen one get damaged if ridden sensibly. Besides, I contend that the DL650 shouldn't be your first bike of choice if spirited dirt duty is a top priority. Therefore, the spokes are just an unnecessary maintenance woe in my opinion ...but that's just me. Thanks for the great review. I still love mine and always enjoy a DL650 vid. 👍

I wish we had roads like these in India. I really want to buy Meteor 650 but cant ride it in cities here 😢

P.s. the gray black looks better with decals off,

I live in the Endless Mountain range, and my versys 300 is my mountain goat, compared to my trail bike-xt 225 this is a beast, has similar power band as my drz400se i got rid of due to seat and height,,,,,

Drill holes 🕳️ for baffle holes 🕳️ to be slightly larger. Both baffle holes 🕳️ in each baffle or one in each?

I actually like the CSX which is a more of a touring version of the 1300 sport tour bike but it sets a lot lower

Heat would be the worst issues. Not on a 65 degree day . Ride it on a 85 + degree day. Both of the bikes i have ,no heat problems when its 65 ,85+ is when the heat really shows up. Im sure the Pan America is no different.

Great point about upfront pricing..............High Desert HD in Meridian, Idaho is like that, NO PRICE TAGS.............and then they charge enormous setup fees; very sleazy.

17” front AND REAR 🤦🏻‍♂️

Great bike owned 2009. Not great for off road or road trip. It’s just a good all around bike. Road from Iowa to Yellowstone with no mechanical issues BUT cross winds? NIGHTMARE!

Love the new road glide. I did not like the older shark nose fairing and wanted a liquid cooled engine along with increase power and tech. Well, this checked all the boxes. The new fairing is much better looking, with less buffeting I am a big fan. Problem is I still have buffeting so the first mod I did was add a bigger windshield from klockworks.

Hey Ken they look good I sold my bike and got a new to me bike soft tall

Had my Versey x300 for about 2 months and just passed the breaking point and had the first oil change. I have to say this little bike is a gem, took it off road up in the Sierra foothills, my brother on a Husquavarna 701, was surprised how well my little Kawa did. Fun bike, and so versatile, stock tires handled okay, but with some 50/50 it would hamdle way better.

You are completely wrong about the fuel pump, there is no voltage to the pump when the motorcycle is off, I have checked it on a 22 after watching on your youtube channel, also the exact same pump is on a 24

How about a review of the Honda CRF 300L (any of the three models)

What is your instep measurement? I loved the bike but it was a little too tall even with adaptable ride height

Fjr best bike i had and that make maked me a only shaft drive bike to watch

I have literally the same jacket. Love it! And I'm watching the video as I'll likely get the same bike haha. Small world.

Water cooled cylinders removes the fins, completely changing the look. You difference is obvious. HD is doing a good job at hiding the advancements, while keeping some of the character. I’m on a 9 day beach vacation and missing my bike.

Which seat did you decide was the best for you on this Fury?

looks like the corner tom hanks in Cast Away meets cowgirl in her pickup truck. cool

Great Vid, im a proud pan am owner in kuala lumpur Malaysia

Great review, dude. Thanx.

How about a big windshield , it is a touring bike.

Love my 24.

Marshall i got rid of my BMW a few weeks back because of you. Im glad i did. I now have the Pan America. Thanks marshall

After watching this video I think I'm more sure that I will buy the Multistrada. I think that the first generations of a completely new motorcycle have many childhood problems: better to wait a year or two.

eyeing this bike …decisions decisions decisions😌

V85TT my most likely next purchase. Here in the US, there are languishing '23s left at good discounts. I have my eye on one.

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I have the 2023, vivid black, fabulous bike... no issues. I've tricked it out... better skid plate, quick shifter, medallions, sundowner saddle, USB charger. I wouldn't touch the 2021 nor 2022. The 2023 and 2024 fixed quite a number of minor issues. marvus

100% on getting a 24. I have a 22 and love it, and have not had any major issues. The bike is outstanding. The only issue I have is that a two year old Harleyd epreciated 14k. I was not expecting that. Ride safe.

I test rode the bike twice and i noticed a lot of heat coming from the exhaust. Nobody talks about that

Rule of thumb, never buy a new model Harley or one with a new engine design until the 3rd or 4th year of production.

I have a 21 Pan America, and it is absolutely amazing. I got mine late in 2021, and I have had virtually no issues. There have been a few software updates early on to fix some minor issues, but this bike has been a dream and a lot of fun to own. I do believe the PA is very underrated and the new BMW GS is a little overrated. Either way, if you are in the market for a large adventure bike you will need to test ride a Harley, BMW, Honda, Ducati and KTM and any other contender and buy what fits you best. I did this, all of the other bikes were awesome, I almost bought an Africa Twin, but one ride on the PA and I was sold. I have no regrets. Buy something and get out and ride.

I remember the "auto's" not being desirable at the time just bc they were auto. I had a 80 or 81(?) CB900F super sport. Fast & great mcy.

I have owned 2 1976 Hondamatics. I still own one of them. I should offer a correction on a couple of items. 1. the 750 automatic was only offered for 3 years, not 4. 2.the "Hondamatic" was only offered in 1976 and had that distinctive " banana muffler " with a 4into 1 header. As an asside, Craig Vetter was contracted to supply Fairings etc. until Hondaline started designing their own. The bike in the video came from the factory with a fairing, double bucket seat and probably hard saddle bags as did both of mine, I also had a small trunk that was keyed alike to the ignition. These 750's are extremely rare and are becoming more desireable as the years go by and are being restored and shipped to the EU for premium prices, ( sometimes into the low 5 figures.

The "power band is in 4th and 5th gear?" Seriously keep pulling up on the electronic windscreen. It'll move just fine once you've broken the teeth off the gear drive. 1st 2nd and 3rd are close for a reason. Unlike Texas the place of her birth has mountains. And not little ones. My eyes are actually burning from this incompetent video.... I can't take anymore. Pssswt.... power band is in an RPM range.(RPM means revolutions per minute, as in what the tachometer is reading and has nothing to do with gear selection.) Also, the 100 in it's name has nothing to do with the anniversary edition. And the model that you're riding, if want to call it that, doesn't have the semi active electronic suspension. But then again I don't think people want actual facts so keep on keeping on I guess.

That bike is the “standard” model and it is not equipped with electronic suspension.. the V100S is the model with the Ohlins system.

Can it? Sure...is it gunna be a bit hairy...yeaaahh. Not it's comfort zone.

Always been fascinated by MotoGuzzi, I think the Griso with the green paint and brown leather seat is one of the most drop dead gorgeous bikes ever made.

Good vid ...pretty sure the base model has no electronic suspension, it is only on the "S" model. It also has a 6 axis Imu, and quickshifter. My dealer has a few base models ,already traded in for the S models. The active aero opens at 45mph in road and tour, they stay closed in sport ,and remain open at any speed in rain mode. The ohlins suspension alone is worth the upgrade to the "S"...

Hi Marshall, apart from a gimmick and more things to go wrong, what was the purpose of the "wings"? Also you mentioned that you have ridden the Triumph Rocket 3, which one? the GT or the R or the first monster they bought out? I've not seen that video and would love to hear you cast your expert eye on such an iconic bike (though made in Thailand and sadly not in England)