Welcome to our Motorcycle Podcast where we talk all things motorbikes, cars, and us! We are a father son team from the RU-vid channel MrDarcy&TheOl'Man. On this channel you can expect to see motorcycle discussions, the latest news, stories from our past and more...
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Surprised I wasn't subscribed but I guess everyone has to subscribe again after the change to Dad and Darcy. Really enjoyed listening to you guys opine about bikes and riding and character. You guys have it!
Nice insights! I can relate to a great extent on what you say.. What's your take on Triumph speed 400 and Royal Enfield Guerilla 450. Which one is better and why?
I've been watching a lot of videos of the Yamaha tw200 and similar. Not big or fast, but capable. If you're not thinking of doing 500 miles a day on motorways, maybe a look at smaller capacity trail/dual sport is the way to go. Also the mpg figure tends to improve with a smaller engine. Touring on a budget. I've never got any cash. So it's something I can relate to. And with Brexit. Going beyond the borders of the UK have got more complex and expensive. I left UK for Corfu 8 years ago. I can't even think about coming back now. I'll have to do something next year though, before my passport runs out. Can't abide doing stuff like that online. And the postal service in Greece is too random to be reliable. Cheers chaps. Such an enjoyable video.
Character is the individuals personality and interpretation of art, we all have our own thoughts on what it is, and what it means to us, how boring would the world be if we only had one choice and all rode the same, We are bikers we are all Characterful, (except just eat delivery scooters 😅)
I like characterful bikes but character is just one of many qualities that make up a bike. I also like modern bikes that deliver excellent performance. I'm willing to sacrifice some character for a bike that does other things well. I also think that character is just another way of describing personal preference.
You bring up some good points about what makes character in a bike and here is a couple of answers to your questions . A bike to ride across Australia ? a Suzuki DR 650 would be hard to beat , it hasn't changed much since the 1980s .New Himalayan would be OK too , you don't want any bike in the bush that you can't pick up unaided . Triumph 400s would be out because of the lack of a 21 inch front wheel . Modern bikes with character ? Guzzi , single cylinder Royal Enfields , Triumph Bonnies , BSA maybe , Kawasaki W800 ,.naked Ducatis . Don't dismiss real classics , they can be reliable if they are rebuilt properly and have modern modifications . My latest rebuild is a '74 Moto Guzzi Eldorado 850 which is a real joy to ride and incidentally has almost identical horsepower and torque figures to Darcy's new V7 850 and I would ride it around the world without any worries about reliability . Absolutely rock solid design , which is still evident in the modern Guzzis . [ check out Paul van Hoof and his old Guzzi - " Guzzi Galore " ]
Unpopular opinion: older Harleys pre 2018 M8 motor, are much better because they do have character 😅 I used to own a 2015 Dyna and couldn’t vibe with any of the new HDs, then went to triumph
change out the epa cam and it has the old character back.. with the addition of way better performance compared to the old engines..performance has its own character as well.
I think You Gentlemen need to test ride my Moto Guzzi Audace 1400. I think it is a bridge between the R18 and the V7. From riding position to the engine character and the bike layout. With a dry car like cluch between the engine and gearbox allcthe way to the shaft final drive. Even the weith of it sots nicely in the middle.
Great channel, I enjoy your honesty 👍 the bike industry is all about more power ! More gadgets ! Faster is more fun ? Thanks god you both speak about the enjoyment of riding and character, how a bike makes you feel 👍
Would you guys want to borrow my Suzuki C800 for a video? I think a 'Metric Vs Harley' cruiser video would get a lot of views and I'd be interested to hear your opinions. Don't want paying for it or anything, just because your content is good, and I'm local to Lutterworth area so not far to travel
@@Dad-n-Darcy yes a very happy subscriber love the channel I just think it’s a great way to present bikes without ramming too much technical detail down our throats with nice country houses lanes as a back drop and the odd field of cows your love for motorcycles is very apparent and it shines through well done the both of you
I would love to hear your thoughts about older royal enfield with the UCE engine with the kickstarter. Such as the Continental GT535. Classic 500! Fantastic video. I really enjoy the personal notes about the gym, diet, the types of fun motorcycle and what defines a characteristic bike in both style and feel.
The old man looked as if he'd caught the sun a bit too much. I do love ýour bike Darcy especially in that spec if i was to change my GoldStar it would definitely be for your Guzzi or a W800.
Great video both, thank you. I was only thinking the day I hope you do another Dad'n'Darcy video soon as it has always been a pleasure to sit down with a cuppa and listen to you both talking about your views on various topics. Please keep them coming.
What would you recommend as a first bike? My plan is to take the license within the next 1-3 years. I like the style of the RE guerilla and meteor and was thinking to maybe go with either of them.
To be frank with all my love goes to Moto guzzi v7 special... Beautiful.... extremely beautiful with all lines and curves....from hair to toe....its an absolute stunning machine....I am in love buddy.....Italian beauty queen.....Love from INDIA
The new bikes with flat and matte colors and the comic book looks are a turn off. A couple years ago I wanted a Bonneville and all the dealer had were something that Looked like I painted it with a rattle can. If I buy new I want a shining color not rattle can flat.
I have now subscribed guys ! I kept forgetting to do it before! 😅 great bikes by the way! Another great looking adventure bike is the Ducati DesertX, the Bmw Urban G/S is quite nice too. And yes the v85tt is good looking. Personally, i could just tweak my V7 850 with slightly longer suspension, a sump gaurd and dual purpose tyres :P
If love stopping to stretch my legs when there's a paddock full of cows, I never get bored of how they all crowd around and chat to each other about this weird dude on a funny looking horse. You mentioned the Himalayan as your pick of adventure bikes you thought looked good and was capable of long distance overland... what about the Kawasaki KLR650? It's the Toyota 70 Series of off road bikes, pretty much unchanged since '87. Bare bones simple, ultra reliable and looks good in my opinion.
Talking about bikes with character, unfortunately this brand is no longer in production since Polaris took on the Indian brand but before that they were producing Victory. They still pop up for sale. Have either of you had a ride on any of the Victory range? The saying goes ‘If you ride one, you’ll want one’ I did, I now have one 😊. Comfortable, characterful, good looking, sound great, always getting admirers/questions and smiles per mile a plenty 👍 love mine.
Character in a bike is a lot to do with feedback - feeling the engine, tyres, brakes and gears working. For adventure bikes, it was amazing to see Itchy Boots on her crf300 Rally struggling through deep mud in Africa, and locals on cheap chinese 125's, passenger on the back plus a couple of sacks of rice, standard road tyres, getting through 2' deep puddles in heavy mud.
Hi both, enjoyed the chat based approach. It's down to what you like. Personally I don't like the sorts of bikes you like but that's all good. Who am I to have an opinion , I have a Chinese made cf moto 450 mt and love it and feel the little engine has character.
1977 my friend took me for a spin St Ives to Cambridge on his buzzing le man's mk11 great bike then a fast at the time. Great video. Try a honda firestorm l had one v twin character 😊
Both are beautiful bikes lads. I've come into the bike world in my mid 40s my first bike after I got my license is my royal Enfield interceptor from watching your review of it I fell in love with it. I'm already looking at other bikes they turn your head 😂 I'd like to keep this bike still it's so much fun! Keep up the good work guys 👍😎
A very thought provoking video. My Himalayan has character (and a mind of her own 🤨). I love her. I have a Transalp XL 750 and whilst not being bland, it lacks that 'je ne sais quoi'. ARieman's Warhorse has tons of character. I would love to try an old Transalp or a KLR. Loved the video. You are a great duo! 😊
Thankfully we all ride what we like in the end after we ride all we can and cannot afford. That gives us character by not following the herd. So viva la difference!
The 350 Classic has got character. My V85TT has character too - maybe ALL Guzzis do? I've got a raucus Aprilia Dorsoduro, a 750 V-twin, looks great (in a supermoto sort of way) and that's got character. I had a 900 Elefant years ago, that had loads of character - 900SS Ducati engine. I've never ridden one but the Indian Scout looks a character.
