I Think I'm Getting Old 

Next he'll be talking about suv conveniences... 🙈

I used to think adventure bikes was old man stuff. Haha I was way wrong. It’s way more challenging and fun.

Last time I was this early you still had an r1

I started on sports, then went roadster, and to my great surprise, ended up with a BMW R1200 GS. Until you experience one, it's hard to see why they're so loved. Yes, I feel like an old man now.

I think you're getting mature. And that's not a question of age.

Love your work. Bout to buy my duke 390 soon😁

In couple of years you will start reading those cruiser articles too hahaha

There was a time when roads weren’t heavily policed .... it could be seen as a playground for fast bike. Now the feeling of freedom is to be found either on circuits or dirt paths

You aren’t. I recently bought an R1250RS and it’s great.

I love your cinematic and clean style. Keep it up and stay the way you are 👍

I'm 22 & I already have a mini adventure tourer as my 1st bike... guess I'm getting old really fast!😐😂🤦🏼‍♂️

We'd like to see what youtube channels you watch👴

I started with a Honda NSR250 back in the '90. Then I had a Kawasaki ZXR400SP, a ZZR600 etc. I felt exactly like you. I could not understand why all the other kinds of bikes existed for. Now 33 years after, I ride an adventure bike my self. A Benelli TRK502X... My passion for motorcycles have evolved through time, but never stopped.

Lol. I am 34 and just bought the GS 2 days ago. When you ride one you will know why.

I’m at this stage now😆 had a lot of fun with my Panigale V4 for three years and never understood the point of adventure bikes. then i went to dirt track last year and now i want to replace my panigale with a Multistrada.

It's called maturity, not being old!

I'm 45 and I'll stick with my 2019 GIXXER

not getting old, it's actually called getting iser and mature, but sportbike fan taint that idea to justify that they have the same tastes in bike of a 5 year old

Ur not getting old, you are just exposed to such beauty now. and yk watch fortnine's video on CB360T vs CB300R

Adventure bikes are the key to a whole new world. :) Your area looks perfect for a dual sport!

Still waiting for you to hit the track

I own a duke, and my next bike will probably be some kind of "sport touring" or adventure bike.. I´ve recently tried a friend 790 Adventure, and a 390 Adventure too. and i liked them a lot. even more than Bigger adventure bikes.. because i think that they have enought power for having fun and travel with good prince and mantenaince costs.. on the 390 adventure you will probably feel some limits in some situations. but is a lot better to have fun and travel with a bike that you can buy and afford, than keep looking for some suuper adventure bike in your couch..

I’ve been riding for almost 40 years now, and no I am not old! I started riding on a small road bike, dual sport, road, dual sport, and repeat. I’ve owned 22 bikes over the years and have been happiest earlier on a KLR 650 5 years and more recently a Triumph Tiger for the past 5 years and going. I’ve got no plans for upgrading as it suits my style of riding perfectly. It Provides all day comfort, adequate off road capability, reasonable weight and ample performance. Cheers from Canada! 🇨🇦

Have I always been a dad? I'm 21, and I only really want an adventure bike (V-Strom 650) ya know, when I have money

This happened to my dad, I have ridden a motorcycle with him since a young age and over time he has had several bikes and they are less and less sporty, now he has a bmw R 1250 GS. I also want to have a motorbike and I believe that this process will happen to me and everyone else who likes motorcycles.

Welcome to the club! I am a 51 y.o VERY happy adv bike owner. It can do a bit of everything while the riding position and suspension are soft on my old bones. BTW, i see you washed the 🧢. It’s now more fitting for your cleanliness OCD 😁

Motorcycles are like tools, you need different tools for different jobs.

Buying a cafe racer for my first own bike was the best decision Ive made. First two "real" motorcycles after 125cc was 1300cc custom and Hayabusa, loved both for different reasons and cafe racer was the best middle ground. I dont care going fast on a straight, I just want to chill. When you give up on prejudices, you realize there is so much that you didnt understand before.

It's always nice to see people try out new things :) (Though choppers are still suspect to me)

Lmao, I had one look at the BMW S1000XR and I went: "Yeah... I think i'm gonna skip on sportbikes..." And so it was. I've never owned a thoroughbred supersport and I just don't feel the need. Why would you want a supersport BMW S1000RR when you can have the exact same thing but comfier? I still do trackdays with it and it has no problem keeping up with the top of the pack in intermediate groups which is where most people likely peak in their trackday experiences. To clarify, I had an Yamaha YZF R125 and so I'm familiar with sportbike ergos, and I feel there is no need when you can get an arguably better package for the same money and significantly more usable on the road. I just realised you have actually ridden one so surely you must understand what I'm talking about.

You are reaching the mid life crysis.....get a multi-terrain :)).... 200 km/h on dirt :))

One thing I picked up on the big bike...stand up on the left peg and then throw you right leg over to the other peg and sit down👍😉 im 1.92 and hop on a 2019 Africa Twin Adventure Sport......give that a try💯😅

Yeah yeah yeah it's fine to own an adventure bike, AS LONG AS YOU ALREADY OWN A SPORTBIKE!!!

Your not old. I never considered a sport bike anyway since I love touring and discovering new places far away.

but tbh i would've reacted the same way if i saw a GS

I clicked because I feel the same now. I can now relate.

You're an enthusiasts now, welcome to the sweet side of gnarly. The heavy off road bikes are not here for long, because physics.🤙

These videos are really high quality. The writing, the production, the B-roll. You really found your niche, this content is great.

Hope To Gey My Dream Bike Soon! [Duke 390]💜

Hey it took me 20 years of riding to work out that I just really like bikes. It doesn't matter what it is as long as it has two wheels and an engine and I'm riding it then I will have a smile on my face. A gs is a pretty good bike though. Easy to ride fast, easy to tour on the thing it is worst at is riding in challenging conditions off road. Fine is you have mega skills but most of us don't.

You are finally touched by grace 😜 you start to see wisdom in motorcycle 😝 sport bike are useless 🤪 especially on open roads 🙃 what you really need is a swiss-knife two wheelers which is usable as a freedom machine, exploring, finding new paths, getting the groceries, and most important escape cities and asphalt as soon as needed 🙂 I'm getting old (48 😀) and I approve this message 👍✌ Cheers from Bali mate !

i felt i was being personally attacked when he said meh to naked bikes 😞 naked bikes is the shit 😅

Once you go GS, you never go back bro

You should try a more off road oriented adv bike like the 790 or 890 adv r from KTM.. An Africa Twin, or a Yamaha Tenere 700 or a F850 GS too... You might like them more than the GS if you were serious when you said: "its just take it off road"... Cheers!

Im the opposite, I'm 23 and i've never really liked sport bikes, I would sell my soul for an R1250 GS though. I'm from northern canada though so i grew up offroading and that probably forged the boomer take on bikes i have now.

Been riding yamaha R15 for almost 5 years and i feel pain in my back for riding long distances. and i realise i need to start changing to an upright seating position bikes. now im eyeing for honda XAdv 750.

We are all heading there arn't we "GETTING OLD" ...? When ever I feel that... I remember Jason Statham Riding a Ducati Desmosedici RR to a basketball court in Expendables... lol

I'm in the same boat Chaos. I just traded in my 2019 Ninja 1000 for a 2021 BMW GS Adventure and I'm never looking back. Going fast is great and all but being able to see the world on 2 wheels and being comfortable doing it is something I'll take with me to my grave.

I've been there, done that.. Soon you will have get one adventure and other bike styles will still be nice, but you won't ride them :) A tip, instead of jumping to the biggest adventure bike (1250gs), try the mid weight (F850GS or 890R). :)

Another excuse to buy new bike😂😂

You started to become small Yammie Noob, without the memes and with a cap

You always make great content and this video is now my favorite, together with the life hacks and the r6 videos that made me subscribe back then. Keep the good and positive work, God bless you and ride safely 👌

I feel you man.. I've sold my sv650s because as I get older its too hard on the wrists/back...I've since been lusting after harleys, and even a goldwing. But when I sit down and make a list of what i really want from a bike : comfort, good looks, a little storage, small enough to lane split, and able to do 100km/h with ease...I've arrived at a big Vespa.

Started my adventure riding with a 650 adventure bike and now I'm 23 and riding a full size R1200GSA and its the best bike I've owned. I've tried nakeds and sportsbikes but nothing beats an adventure bike for all types of riding I do.

I started on a ZX-10R, moved to a FJR1300, had R1200RT and now have a R1250 GS Adventure. Hands down the GSA is the best bike I've owned, I can flick it through the twisties, take it off the pavement, spend days cruising on a tour in comfort, and pick up groceries on my way home from all of it and not have to hang the bags off my grips. I'm 46 and probably considered old, but I don't feel it.

A 1250 off-road is completely different feel than a light 100kg enduro. For off-roading the lightest the better.

I do not agree with that thumbnail 😂🤣

Bud it’s not all 100% one way and 0% the other. I had the BMW S1000rr, CBR 1000, the old SRAD 750. I now ride a Zero Sr to work, 2006 1200s Suzuki Bandit standing in the drive. I had a 1200 GS sold it in COVID lockdown looking at the 1250 GS or the T7. I hated adventure bikes but now I realize variety is best. Some of the best riding in my life has been adventure cross country riding and camping. It’s not that you old it’s that you maturing in riding. Variety is a good thing. Thanks for the vid.

is it just me or nowadays more people are falling in love with dualsports, dirt bikes, adventure bikes and/or supermoto?

Is there such a thing as too old... Hell I'll be like 82 and still riding my R1.

I started on an old 48HP 500cc adventure bike that I got from my dad. I kept thinking its way too uncool and heavy, but I kept riding nonetheless cause it was the only thing i could afford (lol). Now that I have been riding it for about 2 years, and am able to upgrade my drivers license (yes, there is a thing in Germany where you can only get certain licenses for motorcycles either at a certain age, or when having the license below for 2 years) I feel like I dont really need any other bike. I have grown to love my bike now, and I'm enjoying every ride. Just because its heavy, doesnt mean it cant be fast or agile, its all about the technique. I will likely get a bigger bike next year, but I will certainly not decide on power or looks alone like I originally would've done. Appreciate every bike, not based on looks, but based on what its like driving them!

I've started on a scooter, traded it in for Yamaha Crosser 125 (sort of trail bike, but street legal, amazing for where I lived), but the lack of skill + ABS got me into some dangerous situations. I've finally got the MT-03 for a year or two, before moving over to the Versys 300 X, and honestly, I don't care about any other motorcycle style anymore. I just bought my BMW F750GS and I couldn't be happier right now lol

Theres' no shame :) I'm 26, and my first two Bikes were a used BMW F800 GS in 2017 and a new 22' Harley Pan America Adventure Bike. They are super versatile and usefull - and during Group rides on the street i can easily keep up with my friends on Supersports and Nakeds - 1250cc will do that for you. Just don't expect her to go quick around a track :D

Im 25 and I own a. Xt 1200 Super Tenere. It's great. I have so much fun with it. I went on a weekend trip to France (I'm from Germany) and did over 1200km. I love this bike so much, because I can ride it every day and just have fun riding a bike. I own a CRF 250 r and a CRF 450 x as well and I've ridden the xt Offroad as well. But don't make the mistake of thinking a 250kg + luggage bike is a big dirt bike. It really is not and riding Offroad with it, puts up a whole other set of chalanges.

Old man here! Way past his midlife-crisis, turning 62 soon. Well I for one swapped the GS for something sportier and not a lot less practical if you ride without a pillion: Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx. I do exactly the same sort of riding as before (no off-roading) and I found it more enjoyable. To each its own, I just love inline-fours and sport-tourers. Love your videos by the way

Had a GSX-R 750 K6 for years, last year I bought a 1250 GS HP ... loved it, only took the gixxer out ~5 times that year. Went to the racetrack this year, now the GS will leave and the money put against a R1 or S1000RR because while the GS is the perfect allrounder with plenty of power ... ripping around a track is just so much more fun.

For the past few years I've been on an Indian Springfield. It was a great touring bike but at almost 400 kgs I thought it time for this old guy to get something lighter. The BMW sales guy I know suggested the GS. I replied, 'Retired guy buys a GS? Too much of a cliche for me.' He laughed and said he knows what I mean. I ended up buying a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro, the road version of their adventure bike. It's a great touring bike (only half the cliche points), and beside it in the shed is a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 as a fun (=hooligan) city bike - the Swedish version of the KTM 390. I know the Tiger could double as the city bike, buy why stop at only one? :)

Bye Bye Gsx-r 1000 K4 , Bye Honda Cb1300 ..... and Helllooo AfricaTwin AdventureSports 🥰😂 Im 26 😅 but also 1,99m and 130kg

I'm young 19 but I prefer naked or adv or touring bikes. I don't really like sports. Rn I have a Duke 250 sometimes I wish I bought the adv version just for adventure 😂 but the current one is OP as well. Although my pillion is always complaining about back pain ( っ'-')╮ =͟͟͞͞🏀

thats why i do yoga and body weight exercise's im 56 and can still hang on my rc8, and on sunday's i use the 790 duke, excellent fun .

Hahahaha. Had this same realization(now 35) when I rode a naked bike. Instantly fell in love. Now I got at xsr900 and it has revitalized my love of riding. I still keep my cbr600rr for a couple track days a year but enjoy riding my xsr much more on a daily basis. Such an approachable bike and still has the capabilities to carve canyons.

I've gone from a sports bike, had a 2-yr gap with no bike in the garage, and then just before Christmas bought a naked bike - a GSF 1250 Bandit. I love it - yes, it's not as nimble as my SV was in the twisties, but it does everything well enough, and the torque is awesome - no downchanges at highway speeds to overtake, just twist the throttle and go. Nice upright riding position, super comfy seat, and good ergonomics. I can't see myself owning a pure sports machine again - at 51, I just can't sacrifice comfort for performance.

I own a naked BWM S1000R and a R1200 GS Adventure. Both are such amazing, contrasting machines. Every time I ride the S1KR, Im blown away by how visceral and agile it is. I think to myself, "Self, this is the only bike I'll ever need." Then I take a spin on the GSA... It's remarkable how smooth, comfortable, and all around ridable the thing is. It opens up an entirely new world of riding with long distance touring and off-roading. All types of bikes are fun for their own reasons, but it's hard to ignore how incredibly well rounded the newer, more refined adventure bikes have become.

Started on a naked Buell Blast. Was fun but needed more power. Wanted a cb500f but got a cbr500r (looked 100x better) which started great but gave me such back problems (at 6ft my rider triangle seemed wonky). Ditched that for an upright Versys 650 and oh mah lordy, its the best. True eye opener and turned me on to wanting more ADV-ish bikes. I would of NEVER looked at them before. Wind protection, upright posture and bars (over clip ons) aaaaaare incredible. The turning radius in parking lots speaks for itself.

I am 58 been riding over 30yrs. Bikes that I lust right now Kawasaki gorgeous stunning Z900RS,BMW R9T and Triumph Speed Twin.To me BMW GS is too big and heavy.

Having a fuel gage, Cruise control, Abs, All digital display, comfort and good fuel economy is REALLY nice it makes riding a bike so much better however modding the R1 to have all of these things is also a good idea.

Adventure bikes are currently in fashion, partly due to all those overlander youtubers touring the world and motovlogging, but this trend has caused even the used market prices of these bikes to go through the roof ... Where I live, they're asking 10, 12 and even 15 thousand Euros for a 12 year old gs1200 with almost 100k km on the clock! It's crazy! ... 3 years ago, you could buy such a bike for 3 to 4 thousand €

watched a couple of your videos in passing on TY. Glad to see the diversity! I started on a ZX6R then went Triumph street triple now on a Yamaha Tenere 700- Honestly Adventure does it all. Enjoy the content man, keep it up! You've scored a new sub.

I threw out my back (age 62) and popped a joint in my hip out while trying to throw a leg over a Honda Africa Twin. Didn't know it was a bit taller than my 2017 BMWc650gt scooter. Owwwwww......that hurt.

First Moto was a 225 & I helped Cyclists in Triathlon/Endurance Rides as a Mechanic, then spotted the 04 V-Strom , worked to move into it and Hit the Road for the last 2 Years,,, still wrenching for the Cyclists and going out for Ministry trips All Day +

Haha I am in my mid 20's and I'm going to get an ADV as my next bike. Adter riding my friends KTM 890 Adv. I'll have a hard time going back to sportbikes. haha. The ADV was just so much more comfortable and nicer ride.

Hey, idk if any Indians watch this but I'm curious to know how the value of the bikes vary from country to country. Coz, here duke390 and R1M are of big deal for an average citizen. Can you make one on the price mountain in a country full of ride loving youngsters.!!! Pls it's a humble request...

I was super bikes all my life. You realize you can do everything you can in a super bike and more. Off-road, comfortable long rides, fully loaded adventure. I’ll never go back to sport bikes, they are a waste to the current adventure bikes available. They were old man bikes but old men have experience and have the know.

A sports bike is for kids, and/or people who don't venture much far from home. As you get older, you usually understand that you need a comfortable bike to ride hundreds of kms, space to put your stuff, and possibility to travel with your girlfriend/wife. There's a reason, the two most sold bikes in europe are the GS1250 and Africa Twin. Besides, a sports bike is mostly useless and uncomfortable on the road. That's why, most people i know, included myself, usually start with a sporty 4/2cyl naked or sports bike, and end up with an adventure/touring in a few years' time.

Same here...till now only R bikes or naked....now i am.looking Africatwin,Goldwing....ahhahaha 2 years ago 1300km in 1 day...now no ty.XD

Hey man long time since i watched your vids. I'm from sa and looking for a yamaha dt 125 for my first bike. Any advice ?

Im 17 and some people are like sport bike this and sport bike that but I've always loved naked bikes. But the s1000xr has been catching my attention lately and I could definitely see myself owning one. Seeing the sport tourer sector in a new light now 🤪

You're on your way to buying a sumo. 100% lol. It's the perfect machine, it's dirt ready, road capable and comes in various CCs. Not to mention they're relatively cheap. I went from a 600 cruiser to my DRZ and it's the best money I ever spent. Not the most comfortable admittedly but it is what it is, I love it regardless.

Another great video from you, thanks! Riding a S1000XR myself and took it to the black forest in Germany last week (actually it is the first video on our channel). Fantastic bike with a great engine and sound. Doing a lot of miles on it and never feel tired.

BMW 1250GS is too heavy for adventure. A light bike (less than 500 lbs) with a 600 to 800 cc efficient engine (60+ MPG) and is all is needed.

Never been on a supersport but my dream is a 636 or a gsxr 600/750 but gotta be honest with my self. i will never ride on a track so i cant use the bike for what its made of. im doing chill rides and city and just wanna have fun and dont hurt my ass and wrist in 10 mins :D.. most that have a 600 drive waaay over the speed limit anyway. In my country they just take your car or bike if you ride 100% over the speed limit. so 30/60.. gone etc. would love a 600 but then again.. i would never drive it for what it is made for. then it should only be because of the sound and looks haha..

Just bought a Ducati Multistrada 1260 s... i totally agree with u... we are getting older...

Love your videos fellow biker. Well presented, great light humor and wit. Keep at it…. Rajan South Africa

Try to ride a Adventure bike, if you want a BMW try the F850 The GS1250 is not a Adventure bike, perhaps is the best touring bike, but not an Adventure.

Well ADV bikes are the opposite of what you said your dream was in one of your previous video. They are the opposite of owning a lot of bikes. They are the jack of all trades bike (and master of none). However having 1 motorcycle that can do "whatever" you might be up to passably, has its benefits. Sure it won't rip through dirt at neck breaking speed. However if you get the idea during touring to check out the dirt track you seen beside the road, it allows you to do that. And it allows you to get there.

Please tell the name of the "BAD" bike in the thumbnail

Do wheelies all day it fun

Maturity. Living longer includes watching lesser intelligence suffer for its ignorance. Becoming comfortable with maturity includes becoming okay with that. Ride alone, ride safe.

I’m underage and not allowed to ride in my country yet, but small bikes adore me. Hell my favorite honda ct125 doesn’t really even count as a full-blown bike. I’ve never really looked at sports bike, since I just don’t get them, but I do hope I can enjoy one one day. I’m really looking forward to the day when I can ride my small bike in the woods and have fun.

Never was much of a fan of sport bikes. I'm not into going fast, I don't really care how low you can go in a turn, I just want to have fun, experience the wind, sights and smells of the world around me and explore the world my way - on two wheels. Plus, IMO slower bikes are more fun.