The truth about offroad motorcycles XRV750 v Tenere 700 v F900 GS Enduro 

Thank God for Adam, I'm fed up of people talking all day about hp of adv bikes. Yet not a lot of people can use more than 70 hp on the dirt.

"Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of an AT XRV750. It was on my mind all these years. My friends would say it was just a piece of iron, that it was a very old motorcycle... Two years ago, I bought an AT from '93, as I turned 40, and it has been the best gift! Every day that I use it, the child inside me comes out! Thank you for your videos."

Not everyone out there would make a video like this one, thanks man

I have sold motorcycles for over 20 years and have tried to explain to buyers that horsepower is overrated in an adventure motorcycle. And you convey it so beautifully that everyone understands it. Class. Now we have to explain to the manufacturers why an adventure motorcycle doesn't need a TFT display for €1,500 and many other gimmicks

Are you saying that to be faster, I simply need to put Adam on my bike ? 😁

Now this is the bike comparison we’ve all been waiting for! So crazy how the old tech still stands the test of time. And it’s a testament to the riders skill as well. Like grand dad used to say. It’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. Let’s keep this going!! Get your hands on a KTM 890, or a Kove 800 or any bike from 700-900 and post the numbers.

You can pry my old XR650R out of my cold dead hands!

You have single-handedly increased the prices of the XRV760Vs by at least 30%, I've been looking for one after watching your videos and they are honestly dangerously close low the milage 2017 Africa Twin 1000

Exactly this .....Ya don't need the latest spec bike , ya need the connection and the skills.

I always thought my F800GSA engine sounded broken, but after hearing that F900 up close like that, my engine doesn't sound so bad. Great video, thanks!

There are 2 content creators I genuinely look forward to watching… Itchy Boots and Adam Riemann. Why? No pretence, up front, interesting and excellent production value. [I will add in F9 for a fun twist on moto content]. Keep doing what you’re doing, when you want to do it Adam…. we’ll keep lapping it up. I truly hope you’re able to make a living from this channel. 👍🏼 Thanks mate!

Genuinely amazing how you've got the whole world cheering for that Africa Twin like it's the main hero from a novel.. For those who've seen the warhorse saga this machine has so much history and depth it's not even a review of these motorcycles.. We're just cheering for the Warhorse!!! Well done Adam.

Bimmer sounds like a paint shaker

Torque does all the work, horsepower takes all the credit 😅

The BMW makes my LC4 sound like a purring kitten

I love the sound of the Honda, especially in idle speed

Yes mate! Always a great day when you release a new video!

The GS sounds like someone is using it as a rock crusher. I'd be checking it every 5 minutes thinking I blew it up.

You got to be so fricking consistent to have this kind of times on each pass. Meaning you are a pretty awesome rider and that validates your opinion even mire. Keep it up

I have a standard T7, and I totally agree, it'll do pretty much everything, and it does it at a reasonable price, and it'll never break down, unlike an Orange bike. I'm always looking at other bikes, as the grass is always greener, but I know I'd regret it if I sold the T7.

The War Horse sounds sweet, the BMW sounds like gravel in there flying around. T7 is somewhere in between.

Another superb video Adam.. Love your thoughts on all of this stuff!!

Man.. I just love your philosophy with bikes and the content you put out there like this answers alot of unasked but should've been asked questions.

one of the best channels related to motorcycles on youtube, always appreciate your perspective on how to approach a certain bike and for what purpose, thank you as always!

Adam, I love your authenticity!!! Humanity needs more people like you!!!

Those Loncin BMW 900 motors sound like there's a bag of bolts rattling around in the sump.

I remember racing cars back in the 80's-90's 11:1 compression and we needed to get our fuel from the airport. The fuel of the day just didn't cut it. So much has changed that has allowed factory standard performance to come so far, computers, fuels, oils... Great visual tack dyno video, keep it up champ 👍

Best most honest review ever. I bought a CRF300L to learn to ride on the dirt 3 years ago as my first bike north of 50 yrs old and one year later bought the T7. The T7 just keeps bringing smiles.

Best dang vid made about bikes going on in the dirt. Watching from Senegal 🇸🇳

Very well said Adam. Sadly many people are cheering on companies like KTM and BMW to push HP numbers higher and higher, whilst at the same time demanding lower weight, not very well realizing that it goes at the cost of reliability. For example, KTM pushed the 1290 super adventure R to make a whopping 160hp out of a 1300CC block, and the BMW 1300GS is having 145hp with the same displacement. This comes at the cost of respective compression ratios of 13.1:1 and 13.3:1. People don't realize how crazy high that is, that is more than an R1M superbike (13.0:1). Meanwhile the much more modest africa twin and T7 stay at respectable 10.1 and 11.5:1. And as you have shown, HP numbers mean nothing offroad. Although you do need 'enough', and weight does matter. So higher compression can lead to a smaller engine displacement for the same power, and thus less weight for the same power output. That can translate into an effective advantage offroad. Another thing about the compression ratios, it also limits the type of fuel you can put in! Putting dirty fuel into a high compression bike risks detonation. Generally you need higher octane fuels, as they are more stable (under the higher temps and pressures), so avoid pre-det. Not much of an adventure bike if you are limit to high quality, high octane fuel imho.

Excellent break down and informative as always.

Well said, Adam. Your down-to-earth, no b.s. style works for me. You're the reluctant RU-vidr.

Adam, I love you! You’re so authentic and all you do is just pure life. When it comes to motorcycle content on YT, you’re definitely in a own world. Greetings from your biggest fan in Germany🍻 btw, what do you think of the Aprilia Tuareg 660? Could be a bike that suits you very well

01:18 the rabbit out in the background just doing its thing not even aware it's a celebrity. lol

This is awesome! Thanks a lot for the knowledge. Great great vid.

Awesome vid and comparison…and just how cool are those shots of Adam sliding into corners! He makes it looks so easy, well done on another awesome video, luv your work!

Defo need to run that test again mate. I’ll be over with my Royal Enfield 411 rocking 24bhp, 32 torques…🤡

the smile on your face Adam everytime you start the warhorse is just priceless and so enjoyable! So yeap! The 30y.o africa twin is the living proof of the obvious! Thanx for the video

The best bike comparison I have ever seen! Thank you

What a humble and honest video for someone capable of riding like you ride. Most videos are 100% marketing oriented and bias toward the sponsors. You might not have earn a new sponsorship today, but at least you got a new follower now. Not that you need more, but I’ll my appreciation for your work and your talent this way. Thank you for sharing this content with the riding community!!

Saw the notification-> instantly started watching 🍿

I’m currently looking at twin cylinder adv bikes, & it’s a tough decision. Lots of pretty cool options. Appreciate how you present the info, this helps in a big way. Thanks! 🤘

Good stuff man. Can't wait for the next one.

Cracking content as always. Top work sir.

Why do watch Adam's videos? To be informed . Yes we get entertained as well. Love that. But this video goes all out on informing us. Truly appreciate these videos.

Yup, thats why i own a T7WR. Started with motocross/enduro racing 20+ years ago, went through my "sports bike" phase (early life crisis), went back to enduro bikes but this time around with license plates and long travel abilities (Transalp 650), and after riding, testing, owning, renting and even developing some motorcycles (ex-test driver and r&d engineer here), i went with the T7WR. 20+ years experience, 50+ bikes owned, probably more than 1k bikes ridden, and the T7 Is the most well rounded bike ive ever owned and ridden in my life (and thats coming from a huge honda fan). I love it, will hopefully never have to sell it and yes, if i had the money, i would buy a second one. Why? No reason whatsoever, just so much crazy stupid love for this bike that i would buy a second one for no better reason...cant recommend it enough. Thanks Yamaha for making the "new age" africa twin750/transalp that honda refuses to make. With me you just gained a new very loyal customer

pure quality videos! keep going brother!

@ariemann1 Your channel is probably the best and most honest it is, love it🤘 Greets from Warhorses origin country, Norway🇳🇴😄

The Beamer has an unappealing engine sound.

Hey Adam, I strongly agree with your opinion on the hole spec sheet battle topic. I'm really curious what you think about the old japanese single zylinders from the 80s and 90s like DRs XRs,KLRs and Ténéres? It also would be great to see you get down and dirty with one of these old Thumpers. Cheers and keep the great content coming.

Mr Riemann thank You so much for the video. It clears a lot of questions for a lot of riders and guys who want to enjoy adv riding including myself. This channel slowly becomes like the Adv school channel. I would only suggest You to produce more videos like this.

Fantastic video and perspective, Adam. Safe travels

Just picked up a T7 after watching your videos and others like it and I couldn’t be more excited to go exploring the wooded areas around me. I just wish the World Raid version was sold in the US if for nothing else but the extended range from factory. Standard will undoubtedly be more than enough for me as it is though.

Most large adventure bikes are driven 90% on the road. They rarely carry an expeditions quantity of gear and the local servo is only a few minutes away. These bikes are being dumped on the used market when their owners discover their inadequacies when taken on unmade toads and single lane tracks in remoter areas. A Durch 700T rider from the Netherlands nearly died last year trying to cross the Ann Beadell. He had plenty of fuel, but not enough water because the cooling system failed. Then he shredded his rear tyre and had no spare. He was quoted $12,000 for the retrieval. Were it not for an EPIRB and a generous effort from the local indigenous community, he was done for. 1. Fuel consumption. You need a 600km range and probably at least 94 RON grade fuel. These big bikes have the fuel consumption of a small car. 2. Carrying more fuel than your mate riding a 250, makes your adventure a big drama. 3. A big bike costs big money in maintenance. 4. A small bike can be picked up when you fall over. A big bike has to be unpacked to do so on your own. 5. A small bike can carry 70% of the gear of a big bike, and as Mongrel Dog will attest, your average speed is less than 80kph n the dirt. 6. A smaller bike with a third of the power will have less than half the tire wear of a big bike and get fewer punctures. So next time you plan an adventure bike purchase, consider all these factors.

This channel has quickly become a favorite of mine. Adam knows what he talking about. I was on the fence between a new KLR650 and new T7 for almost a year. I have put in hours of research and pulled the trigger on a new T7. It doesn't mean its better then any other bike, but its what fit my needs the best. I have owned many bikes over the years with far to much horsepower, I also spent many years in the motocross scene. I am not pro at everything but also not a rookie in the motorcycle world. Adam does a great job of explaining differences between machines and why it may or may not be what you are looking for.

The definitive test! Thanks Adam love what you do mate.

It seems that t7 is what africa should be today.

Some considerations: 1) that beemer is a new bike and that engine already sounds like a sewing machine, TAC TAC TAC TAC 2) standard T 7 would be faster, its lighter , the suspension is pretty much the same. Also, you went wide on that one. 3) África Twin, amazing result.

Love the Unbiased overview! Thanks Adam!

Dude Love your show, keep them coming.

I have a few comments to make: 1. The horse sounds the best. 2. You're not limited by power but by the amount of grip, so the results of the test were predictable. It appears that the Beemer was at disadvantage since you turned off the TC, but the Yamaha was in off-road mode. I'd like to see a new round of tests with the same tires on each bike and with every bit of available tech enabled so the bike can perform at its best. If TC is available and programmed for off-road then it should be used. 3. More compression doesn't necessarily mean more wear. If one combustion even produces more power on the BMW than the other two engines, you'll need fewer revolutions of the engine to achieve the same result. At what rpm does each bike run at constant speed, 100km/h in top gear? Also the technology has improved a lot. We have better alloys, tighter tolerances between moving parts, cleaner combustion with less carbon deposits. So it's not only one factor that dictates the reliability. Personally, I'd be more worried about the electronics getting old, brittle soldering on components, components like capacitors drying up on time... and then the modules will be very expensive, or unobtanium because no longer produced. I think it's simplicity that keeps older bike on the road for longer, not greater reliability. Anyway, with things like LEZ and ULEZ zones (in the communist EU at least) where older vehicles are not permitted, many would be forced to rethink their bike ownership strategy.

I really appreciate this video. We are all well aware there’s a lot of tech being put in new bike’s engines to make it “environmentally complient” and to make the markening numbers appealing to the “audience”, potential buyers who seek power, style to achieve adventure. The marketing works on showroom floor, but in the bush, not so much. Instead, manufaturers should pour some of the money to the suspension tech. There are the biggest differences. As a T7 rider I never missed more power and to he honest, probably never used the whole power it can deliver. Leave the power alone - suspension and weight. Make the bikes light again ❤

Such great insights on bikes and riding. Thanks for sharing

That was great and very informative! LOVE YOUR CONTENT BTW 🙏 thanks for sharing what you know, makes me look at biking and adventure biking, specifically, in a different light 🤝

Right on! The marketing of ADV bike is so full of "more is better" and you have shown that's not the case. I'm amazed that the industry thinks we need/want over 100+ horsepower to ride off road. Well done Adam.

Listen to the BMW you could almost believe that they are inspired by KTM. Sounds like doing the dishes in the washing machine.

very good video production, nice work Adam.

There’s only one You tube channel when it comes to stone cold honesty! Keep on doing what you’re doing Adam👍

You LOOKED faster, more in control, and sounded faster, on the BMW…and your enthusiastic verbal reaction seemed to confirm it.

Anyone plz educate me on this, why reimanm is starting in 2nd gear!? 😕

Very informative, thank you for your insight.

Morning Reemo, great vid . . . and 30k views in 6 hours mate, killin' it.

Another great video from you that makes sense. Thank you

Great test. Spot on as always.

Very good video. Smart, professional, practical and honest. Australian :)

Excelente explicación Adam 👍🏻 Gracias por compartir tu experiencia. Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

What a great review and explanation of high compression ratios VS engine longevity. Like your riding style as well.

Can’t wait for the next international trip.. amazing content as always

Brilliant stuff again Adam top class.Cheers mate.

Thanks for sharig adam and getting the message across. Insightful!

Adam you are awesome. Watching you is so enjoyable and i really appreciate how honest, calm and down to earth you are. I've got a war horse myself and they are truly amazing.

Your nostalgic love for the old warhorse really shows what it's all about. The specs really don't matter, it's all about picking the bike that puts the biggest smile on your face. That XRV750 is a beauty, so tempted now to buy a second hand, well loved AT.

That was a great vid. Thank you very much

ballz of steel ! great share. Newby rider here and I really appriciate your videos!

Thanks for the video, just stumbled across your channel, now subscribed looking forward to more vids

All your videos are always good.

Love your work!!!!

Great video Adam with very interesting stuff! You have proved the point that the HP is not King! Looking forward to your next project !

Another really good video ! I think that really make the difference here with the performances is the tyres on the bikes 😉

Great video mate,,,cheers

was waiting fir new video from you. Nice to hear and like as always!

Love your honesty Adam even know you sometimes have to step on some toes to bring us this invaluable information.

I love your honesty review & not being bias 👍can’t wait for the next project 🍷🍷

Great content as usual.

Best video I’ve seen well done 👍

Spot on there, great video Adam thanks 🐴💪

Loved the video Adam. Now it really make sense to me with what was said

Thanks Adam your ability to explain whats what as clearly, logically & honestly as you do is super valuable for the off road & adv motorcycling community. As a bloke still learning I appreciate it 🙏…and the sound of the Horse’s motor…why would you want anything else?

One of the best reviews I have ever watched ❤

Hey Adam u nailed it mate best description of real world adventure I have ever heard top work mate