HI Martin, I have not ridden the Gurela-450 actually i have not even see one, so I do not know how the bike rides, if I do get a chance to ride one I do a review on it then.
Hi Joe, it’s been a pleasure following your New Zealand series. Have you tried the new Himalayan or are you planning to do so? I would like to know your thoughts on the new model, as I want to explore NSW with it.
What an epic journey! Alas! It came to an end! Hopefully you will again come back to this great land as you have so many times mentioned "it is just a scratch"! All the best to your next journey! Will eagerly wait for that! Thank you Joe!
I found it great for the way I did the trip, I was not racing to get around, I was more keen on exploring, stopping when something interest me, so the bike was great for that, I had no issue with the bike and it enable me to get everywhere i wanted to go. I would avoid the north in December as the humidity will nearly unbearable and the you'll probably hit the wet season.
I'm thinking of coming to bali next month. Is it easy to find a scooter with a surf rack on it there for rent or do you have to bring your own surfboard rack?
Just about every business that rents scooters will be able to get you surf board racks, some may change you a little extra for it, so yes it is very easy to rent a scooter with surfboard racks.
Amazing Aotearoa and amazing ride! Thoroughly enjoyed all the vlogs! Thanks Joe for making us happy and content for making this epic journey in this stunning country!
Thank you Joe. This is incredibly relaxing to watch. It brings out the free spirit in me ... once the kids get a little older i might buy myself a motorcycle
It's great to hear you enjoyed it David, riding does give you that sense of freedom, where you want to ride around the world or explore a local forest just putting around in first gear, you can do it any way you like.
Awesome call out toy home in Canada 🇨🇦, the forest does look a little like the west coast of British Columbia. I would love to swim in that river too if it was stinkin hot. 😄 🤣
What a cool little island. Tree's are different form what we have in Canada. As you know. The little guy was very photogenic 😂. I too love.a curvy road or trail but man those trails were sick. Thanks for another great ride.
Ive completed 11000km on my scram. Love it. Ive fallen off a few times. In muddy 4wd ruts, thru consecutive pot holes and in sand. And my offroad skills are average. I wonder if i can put a Himalayan 21 inch wheel on my scram??? The other beauty of this bike is learning the basic mechanical skills to service it... well done on your travels.
It sounds like you have found the idea bike for the type or riding you do which is always awesome to hear. A 21 inch wheel won't swap out without a lot of other adjustment, also it can change the angle of the bike. The 19inch tyre is a little wider too which helps with stability off road, the height of the 21 inch only helps when going over the top of taller obstacles. I think stick with what you've got for now and spend more time off road and it will build up the skills. Have fun out there.
Last time I stayed in Carnarvon (some 14 years ago!), it was at the Big 4 Plantation Caravan Park; back then it was quiet. Re the Nullabor headwinds, back some 40 years ago I was driving a HiAce with a large heavy trailer, heading west; the wind was so strong that 80 kph was as fast as I could manage and I had to do the entire section in 3rd, as it wouldn't pull in top gear. Fuel consumption was horrendous! Coral Bay area, as with most coastal spots within reach of Perth, is always going to be busy during school holidays.
I can only imagine trying to get a van pulling a trailer across the Nullarbor into a head wind , that's what nightmares would be made of. Yes not know what date or that it was school holidays mean I had to adjust plans, these things happen when there is no planing . I bet it would have been a lot more of an adventure traveling across back then.
@@freewayproject Yes it was a bit of a worry; the HiAce was a 1984 2-litre petrol and my all-up weight was just over 4.6 tonnes... First time I did the E-W run was with my late wife, Christmas 1978, in a Datsun 180B; it was that hot (50C+ in the shade and there isn't any of that) we dam'd near melted, as the air-con couldn't cope. It was a bit of an adventure back then, but the magic of the country is still there, despite having done the crossing well over a dozen times.
tough chioce when it comes to picking a bike, the scram done the job for u though. personally I would pay a little more and get the himalayan 450, i think the extra HP would be worth it. End of the day its what ever bike enables u to get out there and do it. Good series, well done
Yes I was pleasantly surprised it handled everything I throw at it. As mentioned in the series, Royal Enfield lent me the bike, as it was the only one they had free and the Himalayan 450 had not arrived in New Zealand when I rode there earlier this year. I would really like to ride the 450 to see the difference, hopefully I'll get a chance in the future.
hey ya, I didnt know they lent it to you. (I started watching midway through the series). Good on royal enfield for doing that. I'd say they would lend you a 450 when they available.......hint hint RE hahah. north island of NZ is just waiting 4 ya.
I took 5 days but you could technically do it in one if you didn't stop anywhere started in the dark and finished in the dark. But there is a lot to explore so way more fun to take it slow and wonder down some random tracks.
Just beautiful and what a nice picture of the white tree! as well as all of your other pictures. Well done. I envy you. Your NZ tour I watched already and inspired me to ride more in ''my back yard'' of the South Island NZ. I am waiting for one of your next adventures. Thank you very much.
It's great to hear you enjoyed the series and also the New Zealand series. You have a stunning back yard, there are so many more spots there that I didn't get to explore, I am sure you'll have a lot of fun. Hopefully the new series will start in about a weeks time.
Royal Enfield isn't a thing in Canada. You would have live in a very big city to find a dealership. Love your travels around New Zealand and Australia. Simple is what I like which is why I ride a v-strom 650. 😅
It's great to hear you are enjoying the New Zealand series, the next series should only be a couple weeks away. Your V-strom would definitely get the job done there, I have been lucky enough to explore some of the west coast of Canada, it is so incredible beautiful, hopefully I'll get back soon to explore more.
I wonder if it was the change in sound from the metal when it gets hot, oh well I hope you found something else you like and are back out there exploring.
@@freewayproject in break in period was ok. First service, tappets are ok, after that the metallic sound appear. With high octane petrol things get better but the anoying sound was always there. What a pity!
Ahh food envy when you see what your mate ordered. Sooo glad you ditched the knife and fork before you tucked into that pizza.Just something wrong about eating pizza with cutlery.
Whoever dropped one of your videos in a Facebook fan page did me really good! I've enjoyed seeing the beautiful sceneries of New Zealand. Thx for these episodes🤝
Having first hooked onto your channel during your New Zealand trip, I'm now well through this wonderful tour of Australia (got this final episode out of sequence).Thoroughly enjoyed the ride. The photography is stunning. Your easy going style makes watching a pleasure. I find that i always end up with a smile on my face after each episode. Wishing you all the best and success with your channel. It's one of the best out there.
Thanks Alan, it is great to hear you enjoyed both the 3 Australia series and the New Zealand series. The new series should start in a couple of weeks if you are interested.
If you mean the duffle bag I put all the other bags in, it is a Osprey Airporter, I got it over a decade a go in the USA but here is a link to in online www.osprey.com/airporter-large-airports23lg-550?color=Black If you are talking about the bag on the back rack of the motorbike, it is a Kriega US-40 kriega.com/sports/touring/us-40-rackpack I hope that answers your question.
Thanks for the entertainment, Joe. May I suggest you look at Rainblock Zip by Held rain pants. They zip all the way down the sides and can be put on in 30 seconds (we timed a mate). They are expensive, though. Available through Andy Strapz.
Nice video! That's exactly why I bought scram 411 - exploring. Just finished the 500k break in period so now the fun begins. [; Did you raise the front mudguard? How did you manage to have tripper always black background? What cam and where do you mount your cam? Cheers form GranCan.
Thanks mate, I hope it helps people if they are trying to work out if the bike is right for them. I did not change anything on the bike as I had to give it back at the end of the trip. If you are referring to the blurred background that is from the type of lenses I used on my main camera, they have the ability to create a shallow depth of field so the lenses is focused on the subject I want to be in focus and direct the viewers attention too. I use a DJI Osmo Action when riding which is mounted to the chin of my helmet and a Sony A7SIII for the rest of the footage.
9,000 km on my Scram, and I second everything you've said, and the only things I'd add are getting the protector for the rear brake's hydraulics (too easy to hit with the back of your right boot), and exchange the stock headlamp for an LED (and maybe auxiliary lights if desired).
Great review - I'm in the market for an adventure/travel bike to be based in the South Island of NZ; your comments have been very helpful and thought provoking. Thanks for posting... Cheers!
Thanks mate, I hope it gives you a bit more information to see if this bike may or may not be right for you. I hope you find the right one that allows you to explore the way you want to.
Thanks Joe, it's great to hear you enjoyed the series, there are are a few more series on the channel, one overt to the west coast of Australia and back, also one where I travel around New Zealand, and in a couple of weeks I'll be starting another series in some very tall mountains.
Thanks mate, I hope it helps people work out if the bike is right for them. It's great to hear you enjoyed the New Zealand series. We should be on the next journey in a couple weeks time.
Thanks Joe...really enjoyed your review. You're right about the price...amazing. I could probably pick a RE up? Compared to the mega adventure bikes. I'm hoping they bring out a 650 twin Himalayan 🤔 Take care
I hope it help people work out if the bike is for them. Yes the price for what you get is great and yes no issue picking it up off the ground when I have dropped it, traveling alone that is a nonnegotiable.
The backpack I have had for years and used in the mountains shooting skiing/snowboarding also in the mountains on during summer and a lot of surf explorations. When I sat on the Himalayan the first time it just worked. The back bag I needed something that was long enough for tent poles, so the 40L was the only option I could find. Strapping it down and keeping it from moving about was the only issue as the attachment points to the bike were so close (small back section).
@@freewayproject Sorry mate, I meant it was a tongue twister saying backbag/backpack from the 7.00 mark. I thought it might have taken a couples of goes to get it right😂😂. Cheers.
Hey mate, recently discovered your channel. Absolutely love your filming and editing work, your vids look great! What camera do you use to record the rides? Gopro? And do you have a filter lens on it or just edit them in a program afterwards? Ta
Thanks mate, it'e great to hear you are enjoying the series. I use a DJI Osmo action for the shots when traveling on the bike (I have tried several GoPro but always had trouble with them). for all other shots I am using a Sony A7SIII. I sometime use a ND filter and if need a polariser filter (but that is rare).
Thanks for doing the Review Joe, much appreciated 👏 great comparison. I take it you'll stick with your Himmy ?! 👍 scram looked very capable on your trip but did wonder how much of a compromise it was but good to know not a huge amount
Yes there isn't too much difference, I guess if I was riding in a place where I might be going through a lot of towns and cities then out into more remote areas in between then the scram would be great to ride again, if mainly off road then the Himi.
I don't have an editing course, I am not sure I'd be the best teacher, my back ground is in feature documentaries so not sure how I could articulate then knowledge I have gained over the last 20 years.
Great review thank you! You have "terrible rocky roads" down there! I would not go there even with my beloved Himalayan (but I'm over 60 😉). These machines are the best you can get for your money and Royal Enfield single engines are charming and willing machine we love!
Thanks mate, I hope it helps people work out if the bike is the right one for them. Yes there's not a lot around at that price that are reliable and can get you to places to less traveled places explore, but still fun on the road.
