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Not really. In my 40 years of riding bikes, I've ridden all sorts of and I know when brakes are weak and when they're adequate. But you're right, because the weight of the scoot is mostly at the rear, it takes more lever pressure combined with rear brake. That said, I've ridden similar scoots and I could immediately tell the difference.

Your comment means a lot! Go4x4 is what got me started in car camping and is my inspiration in the way I film my videos. I agree tho, something about wet weather camping just makes it all the more appealing to me. It's a pain in the butt as you have to dry everything when you get home but the experience is different in a good way IMHO.

It's a fairly outdated review as I did that a couple of years ago. I think they've made improvements to some of my observations so would be good to check reviews of the latest iterations of the V85 :)

Last weekend I put a deposit on my Guzzi v85tt, so I will soon have first-hand experience :) Thank you once again for your review! @@ajmaralit

Haha thank you! :)

The PCX is perfect for getting the “feel” back after so many years of not riding. You can also tour on it (as many do in the Philippines) but it won’t be as comfortable as, say, an Xciting 400. I think the Honda bike you’re talking about is the Rebel. It’s a nice bike too, but if touring is what you’re after, there are better bikes out there (Kwak Versys for example). Anyway, either way you go, enjoy the ride!

I’ve had to sell mine unfortunately since I now work for a competing brand but have to say I do miss it a lot and for off-road is still hard to beat!

Thanks bro! I saw you were letting go of the Tiger. Upgrading?

@@ajmaralit Yes I was thinking of upgrading... but honestly, I'm still having doubts 🙂... coz I really love my Tiger.

@@MotoFaith yep, too many choices, too little money 🤣

Yes senor, open na.. Pero kailangan pa din mag pa swab and also kailangan May reservation sa hotel made 2 days before umakyat kayo

You’re biased! Haha

Thanks senor! Di pa ako sanay mag salita in front of camera kaya silent vlogs muna 😆

Camp Well na!

Sorry to hear you didn’t like it. I just came from a ride on the standard 1100 pro this morning and I really enjoyed it. Won’t trade it in for my current ride but it’s a fun machine to ride.

Thank you for your comment. Being pragmatic is all I could afford at the time! Haha.

I saw some pics, kasama ka pala dun :) can’t wait to do overnight there, just needs a lot of pre-planning especially because there isn’t any mobile phone coverage. But will do one for sure in Jan or Feb :)

@@ajmaralit Cool! I was myself planning to go back there... I especially enjoyed the way to the site. Maybe we could do a joint camping experience next year - we should keep in touch!

@@MotoFaith love the idea of joint camping experience! Let’s do it soon!

Thank you. It really depends on what you want to experience with your rides. I think the CB500x is a lot more versatile than the Xciting so ultimately you’ll be able to do more types of riding (road and off road). The advantage of the Xciting is if you’re purely going on road, it will be more comfortable and you already have significant storage capacity already built in.

@@ajmaralit No plans in riding off-road yet but I've been riding on Manila roads, do you think Xciting's suspension would be enough with the road condition of Manila?

The suspension of the Xciting is more on the sportier side, in other words a little on the stiffer side. My Honda PCX had more plush suspension in fact. Is it to the point of being uncomfortable? No naman. But enough for you to notice. In my opinion tho, it’s a small price to pay for the other benefits of the bike. At the end of the day, it wasn’t a big deal to me.

@@ajmaralit Is a full face/modular helmet fits inside the under seat compartment?

@@jacobrongavilla1978 Unfortunately not. I never stored my helmet underneath as a result but I think a Jet Style helmet would fit.

Take a look at the CRF300L.. it can do 90% of what the more expensive enduro bikes can do with less than half the required maintenance..

Philippines is a beautiful place 😊

Thank you 🙏🏼 This is in a place called Bitbit River in Bulacan, Philippines.

Good to know it’s been fixed.. wasn’t really a huge issue in the grand scheme of things but in today’s world of electronic gizmos, it becomes a “pain” point. I’ve also seen a pro rider take the Guzzi on pretty aggressive trails so it is really capable, just need some small upgrades to make it easier to do it. Thanks mate!

Thanks boss!

I think there are a few things to consider… If money was a big consideration, then I wouldn’t go for the newer ATAS, especially if you’re going to take it off roading. There’s a reason why the Yamaha T7 is such a popular bike and I feel it’s the same reason with the older ATAS. Less electronics means less to worry about. Where I think the newer ATAS will have an advantage over is weight distribution. The weight of the 2018 ATAS rides pretty high so if you’re shorter than 6’ then the handling the weight, especially in off road situations will be more difficult. While I haven’t ridden the new ATAS, what I’ve read is that the weight is distributed better. Honestly if I were to choose between all the variants (if I did have the budget to upgrade) I would most likely go with the newest base model AT, with manual transmission. Reason for this is I really prefer riding off road (when on ADV bikes) and I think the base AT will be most suited to my preference. The lighter weight of the base model, and the more “basic” electronics package will be better suited for off-road riding. Plus I also think it looks better than it’s big brother (but not as good looking as the 2018 ATAS) In regards to your question on DCT or manual. For me, if you ride a lot of off road, I’d go manual. If mostly paved roads, I’d go DCT.

@@ajmaralit Thanks for the reply. Kinda funny, I was thinking DCT would be better offroad (less to think about).

@@johnscott9829 I’ve watched on some reviews on YT that it sometimes misses the right gear, which is very important in off road situations, so my preference for manual transmission is based purely on that 😁

Thanks Joel. Really loved that bike. Still do :)

Thanks Joel! :)

Thanks senor! Yung bike demo unit namin yan sa Access Plus :)

I’m just shy of 5’11

@@ajmaralit no problem with seat hight ?? That is a AS ! 92 cm ?

@@chrmah the bike the tallest I’ve had but I’ve been riding dirt bikes for many years now so that didn’t bother me as much. That said, it’s the placement of the weight that is the issue with the ride height - it’s too high so the effect is that the bike seems heavier than lower bikes with similar weight.

@@ajmaralit I must thank you already for replying my messages.... I only wish to ask you this one question more /. say you have to choose now, between 2018 AT or the 2018 AT ASPORTS..... Would you have the AS again ?

@@chrmah happy to respond to questions.. if I had to do it over again, I’d probably choose the base AT.. I really like doing off road (i now have a different bike for road touring) and I think the AT will be easier to handle due to lower center of mass and narrower tank.. I’ve always feared going down on the ATAS in off road situations not for anything other than I’d waste so much energy just bringing it upright again, if I could even do it by myself.. That said, if you don’t do as much off road, then the ATAS is definitively the better bike

That is a tough one.. if we didn’t have restrictions (400cc and up only) along our National Highway where I live, I might have gone with the XMAX.. please note as well that I haven’t had same ownership experience with xmax so I may not know the downsides of owning one... 3 reasons: 1. Yamaha reliability. While Kymco quality isn’t bad, Yamaha probably a little better. 2. Comfort. Yamaha ergonomics fits taller riders better. Kymco is a bit more sporty I feel so while not tight, it’s not as spacious in the leg area as the XMAX 3. Trunk space. Xmax can fit more stuff under the seat. At the end of the day, it’s a very close match up. Choice at end of day will come down to personal preference based on type of use.

@@ajmaralit thank you for quick reply, I think due brand value of Yamaha, also better fuel economy and weight xmax will be a better choice :)

Super late reply. I fit my rims with tape (I forget the brand) and so far I’ve been very happy with it. For cruise control, I had one of those gadgets that you clamp on to the throttle. It’s a bit sketchy so I only use it when there’s very little traffic. Thanks for the comment!

Expert sa wheelie yan si Toti :)

Yep I counter steer into corners. IMHO the Xciting is really a sport scooter. It's completely at home on smooth corners due to its stiff suspension. The downside is its not as comfortable as my PCX for example. It's a trade off I'm totally Ok with since I really enjoy twisties :)

@@ajmaralit It would be worth upgrading rear shocks to something that has both rebound and compression damping.YSS are in your part of the world and made a dramatic difference to my Dads NMax!! You can tune the shock to suit your preferences and worth doing if you are happy with the bike and possibly why the xciting seat is softer I believe than the AK's firm saddle..enjoy..I'm unlikely to go back to a motorcycle after the T-Max!

@QUICK-STAR had the PCX for work.. then was supposed to do a Luzon loop with the Xciting with the wifey but then the pandemic happened.

Yep guilty. In the Philippines, there's not really a lot of enforcement of traffic rules. Unfortunately, they only become relevant when someone gets into an accident. Basically, it's up to the individual to make sure it is safe when crossing these lines. I know I sound blase but this is the situation in most of the Philippines.

@@ajmaralit I hope you are proud of the Influence that you're Influencing. God Bless :)

@@toyletvowl who said I was proud of it? I'm not trying to influence anyone to cross the lines. I'm just saying that's the reality that we face in the Philippines.

@@ajmaralit it's not really suppose to be the reality we should face, it's because riders like you make it possible to other riders to face it as a reality instead of becoming a role model to do the right thing.

Unfortunately it is the reality we face. But ok. If you say so. I guess you've never broken any traffic laws 🙄. Good for you, mate. I've never proposed to being a role model so for those that watch my vids, PLEASE DO NOT DO WHAT I DO.

It really is an awesome bike 😁

Haven't tried the DCT but I hear it's a revelation. Congrats!

Liit lang community sa PH sir, for sure it's a matter of time makakapag ride din tayo ☺️