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Hope this series becomes a permanent feature! Get to sample new bikes vicariously through you guys. Really enjoy this kind of content so fingers crossed it becomes a staple.
Thanks very much Richard, good of you to share the positives! We hope so too, it was a long time coming from the conception through to scripting, screenplay and so on, but this is just a pilot and if we get the chance to continue (and so far, so good I reckon in terms of the feedback here) then we can tweak the format, style and approach to make it even smoother. Thanks again, Michael
Ha! The inspiration came from the reams of letters Simon receives on his Front End Chatter podcast plus Escape to the Country. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, Michael
We hope so too. Several folk have mentioned the M&M show but in all honesty I'd never heard of it. In fact, I'll have a searach for it now. Cheers, Michael
@@bennettsbikesocial I agree, it’s a great idea for a series. I do think it would be better choosing bikes from different dealers though. A bit like Location, Location, Location 😂 go and find the best bike, at the right price, with the beat accessories. 👌 I appreciate Superbike Factory have probably paid to be in this though which makes the series viable.
Wow guys I really hope this becomes a permanent thing as what a great way for riders to try different bikes + a great watch & great collaboration with the Superbike Factory!!! 👌🏻👍🏻
Hi Michael, Thank you for that... Simon, I know we all move forward but I will always remember you on track days, Fireblade shoot out with Performance Bikes and friends who are with us and not. 😥😉
Happy he found the bike he likes. But I really like John Milbank's green Kawi that we often see in his garage, in his videos. Love that bike! I hope in the future you'll go also for older models, because they still have a lot to offer and at a much lower price point.
Yes! Finally! Love this type of series! As much as we all like new shiny bikes…, waiting list as long as entire riding season..! Used market never been stronger! Also would be nice to see details of the bike on the screen, like mileage, price, any extras put on, etc.
Glad you enjoyed and yes, that's definitely one of the elements we can include to make it better next time. This was a pilot episode to gauge interest levels and we hope to be making some more episodes soon. Cheers, Michael
The bikes at SBF Donnington are a disgrace. After being around the whole showroom I counted only 3 bikes that had been shown a sponge. All of the others were covered in grime & dirt from previous owners. Rusty chains a plenty. They really should not be presented for general sale
You're quite correct , this company is a finance company masquerading as a motorcycle dealer. I work for a main dealer and we send all the PX's we wouldn't sell in our dealership to this company , they buy anything. I too was shocked when I went for a walk in the SF showroom , lots of rust and scratches. Stay away!
As others have mentioned, same idea as used bike heaven from the 2000's. Still a great idea for a show and very entertaining. Please continue this series. Subscribed cos of this episode.
I totally loved this content , brilliant for opening up your mind to choices of bikes that you may have not considered before simply by listening to the ordinarary man on the street ... cracking episode
Thank you Gary, we’re aiming to make some more. If you’re a BikeSocial member then don’t forget you can get involved and maybe star on camera with Simon and I! Cheers, Michael
Well done, men! I love this series and will go back and watch each of them. Congrats to Steven for choosing his next bike and getting back out on two wheels. It would have been hard for me not to choose the Ducati, but I found that bike to be a bit small-ish for me. No fault of the bike, I am a bigger person so that is a me problem! Anyway, good on ya, Steven. Looking forward to the next episode.
A modern reimagining of the old Men + Motors series Used Bike Heaven. Don’t give us the ‘will need to Google it’ line either, you’re both old enough to remember it. It featured some guy named Richard Hammond - I wonder what ever happened to him? Anyway, the Supersport was clearly the best option for him of those 3, very surprised he din’t go for it, although I’m glad he didn’t discard with the old ‘servicing costs and reliability’ concerns - they are not a thing any more!
Honestly, I'd never seen it before but then again, it's a familiar format (Escape to the Country, Location Location Location, A Place in the Sun, etc.)!
Really enjoyed this first episode in this series. I do hope that you will take a young/old rider who has completed their DAS moving up to their A2 licence, and also young and old rider who have completed their DAS and are moving up to their A Licence, me being the latter would be most enjoyable. Keep up the great work.
Surprising choice from John with the Z1000SX. I’d have chucked an MT-09 SP or maybe XSR 900 in the mix to compete with the 765 RS. Great show, looking forward to more episodes!
Great episode. I have an 18' street triple rs and it is a great bike. Best bike i've ever owned. When i ride i get a lot of people asking and talking about it and have an occasional telling me old triumph stories. It's a great time. Wonderful bike.
This was excellent. I liked the objections he gave for all the bikes. Its important to point out the flaws and make a final decision. I am going through a rough time choosing a bike that can beat the speed twin for my needs having test ridden close to 10 bikes.
I like the theme and hope this becomes a regular series but I did notice the z1000sx was a Gen 2 and not a Gen 3 that it should've been for the year (18 plate) so it doesn't have the IMU that was stated. Still a brilliant show
Very interesting idea for a new type of tube with the user in the center of the frame! The guest can make or break these series, the first one had an interesting story and he is a pleasant fellow! Wishing him safe rides on the motorcycle he will chose from now on!
Thank you! Judging by the reaction, it looks like today's job is to find another candidate and find a date when we can film the next episode! Cheers, Michael
Great series, it has a nostalgic Blind Date feel to it 😅. It would be nice if the customer got to choose a bike to try as well. Loved the extra info at the end about his final choice
@@bennettsbikesocial yeah I think 3 works well. As another idea you could have a 4th bike but they only get to ride 3 so have to discount one of them, that would mean changing the structure slightly though as you’d have to reveal all of the bikes before they were ridden
Wow ! Never seen a bike showroom like that. The choice is staggering and so are the prices. The last bike I bought in the UK way back in something like 1995 was a GSXR 1100L for I think 5300 pounds. So all these years later I could have had that Ducati in the 8000 range. My local second hand bike dealers have a choice of only a few and the prices are up there. Service is generally appalling and getting parts hopeless. They have a policy here of only making overseas parts orders when they have a batch to order. If you just missed an order you could have a long wait. I tend to source my own from UK and bring them in myself. Way quicker.
I have the ninja 1000sx, it has the most uncomfortable seat in biking history but otherwise it’s a great bike. The Kawasaki does it all, I have full luggage and it’s good at touring but not too big for town riding.
@@reverendhoover quite the opposite - often you have to chase someone down to pull a bike out of the row if there's not enough space to chuck a leg over. Otherwise its super laid back. The couple of guys I've spoken to there are properly keen on bikes, and more up for a natter than a sale. Last time I was in there we spent more time admiring an MV and swapping stories than looking at the Street Triple RS I was planning on looking at! As a distinct plus, when we've gone in to figure out a shortlist of bikes for my wife who is learning to ride, they've been happy to pull as many bikes as she's wanted to look at out, and they talk to her, not me, which is refreshing.
I was thinking Suzuki SV650 as a budget option, Honda NT1100 which is a more ready made sport tourer, which he said he may want, and the Aprilia Tuono 660 as a budget stretcher. The SV and 660 can be equipped with over the seat bags and he could also get a backpack for touring. The SV650 has no real rider aids, save for ABS, but with the lower power he wouldn't have to worry about yeeting himself into a hedge again. The Honda is great for his weekend jaunts by himself with good power and handling and for one or two up touring. As for the Aprilia well its just a perfect all rounder, bit pricey but a great bike.
Really enjoyed that. Hope to see more. I would have thought that a MT-09 or RS660 could be a good choice too. Never expect at the end he choose the other 660!
Glad you liked it, and good shout on the Aprilia. Yes, I thought an MT-09 would have been a good choice too (I even mentioned it in the outro) but then again, if we'd have presented 10 options, we'd have ended up with a 2-hour film 😂 Cheers, Michael
It's a great video but you should really have mentioned that Superbike have warnings to not even sit on their bikes let alone test ride them, I think that is misleading on your part.
I like this, it should be a series. Often an interviewer/bike reviewer is biased towards the bike/brand/make they like, and it comes across in the reviews, this feedback from an actual buyer adds a real feeling of comparison, that said, counter to what i wrote, he was biased to the bike he crashed, which is fully understandable. nevertheless, i think it would make for a brilliant series.
@@bennettsbikesocial I've watched them all, hooked. Been in a funk for the last 2 years, just bought a SV Race Bike (ex UGP) for the Hill Climb at Oliver's Mount...etc
Where was the KTM 890 Duke R?? Coming from a 675 Street Triple, he’d have loved that. Salesman’s head was up his hoop, picking that Kawasaki. Cannot believe he bought an Aprilia Tuono 660. That speaks to how nice that bike must feel and sound, given it’s relatively modest engine capacity and power. This is a cracking new venture. I like it.
We could have offered plenty of options - I liked the idea of an MT-09 or S1000XR if it hadn't been the Supersport but I just had a feeling he'd like it. Cheers, Michael
If I could only have 1 bike, it's the Triumph no question. Best mix of relaxed riding position but sporty enough for the track riding I like. If I could have 2, I'd take the Ninja and then have another bike for track. I'd pass on the Duc all together. Too sporty for everday riding and the occasional tour and not sporty enough for a full on track weapon (I'd want more power)
This is an important, ground-breaking format for motorcyclists like me. It's easy to vicariously experience the thrills and concerns of the rider. The dilemma for me is the choice between a machine that is nice to have and a machine that I can really use. While the Ducati is really fantastic, I would really use the Triumph 765. That's my choice!
