fuck having a "fly-by-wire" motorcycle. I like the certainty that mechanisms bring. If a throttle cable snaps - you replace it. Simples. To have it any other way is a bit ..... mad to be honest.
Mad respect for the GPS link 🙏 Too often I see an amazing location or road in a vid that I want to put on my midlife crisis list but have no way of finding it.
Stunning scenery, honest; real-world bike reviews, top-quality running comentary from Statham, and cuddly rocks. I need nothing more from RUclips. Cracking content as always chaps! X
Oh my god!!!! How could your guide not tell you to turn right on the 13:51min!!! Unforgivable!!! You would have seen another amazing place, known as Poço do Inferno, a natural waterfall. But excellent video and narrative. Keep up. Cheers
Haven't seen the video, but you get a like for going to Serra da Estela, where my hometown is! 💪 Btw, the presentation video for the new Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 was shot there, if you're wondering where they got the mountain shots.
When we don´t like a certain bike, we always find the issues on it to justify. Calling the GS big, heavy and cumbersome..?? well, is not small and light, that´s for sure, but is in the same ball park as the other maxi trail, like your precious Multistrada.. but I didn't hear you say about the Ducati. In fact, I tried all of them, GS, 1290, Triumph and multistrada, and definitely, the one it´s eaiser to drive, due the low center of gravity, is definitely the GS. Anyway.. Lucky we have so many bikes to choose from, and we have different tastes, but I tend to give more credibility to those who present valid arguments and/or based on personal taste.. and that´s fair, and not say that a motorcycle is what it is not, associating negative characteristics, when all others also have them. Full disclosure, I do prefer GS, as an overall package, but I love the Multistrada, just the engine in the middle and high revs, it's not for me. The Triumph is weird, it's not goos at anything, and the KTM has a great engine after the 5000rpm, but everything else is not matching the boxes for a daily bike.
Excellent as always, Portugal is now on my list, think I’ll leave the off-roading you though, too much hard work, will defo be checking out their tarmac though.
I love collecting gpx files for places i'll likely never visit, cheers You never know! Sorry to hear about your helmet getting nicked. Looked like a great place. Good meats in Portugal, right?
Rode the GS1300, engine was good and definitely an improvement gearbox wise but absolutely hated the handling. 1250 was better but that's just my opinion. In the end I bought an S1000R Gen 2 and put a full Akra on with a flash and decided Adventure boredom wasn't for me 😂
Just picked up a 2017 r1200gs Adventure, it's a tank compared to my super duke but for riding with my wife in the Colorado Rockies it fits the bill fantastically. Adventures in Portugal look amazing. Thanks for the video, ride safe!
PLS share the link to GPS again, the file you posted expired! Hi 44th, thanks for most funny motorbike videos, with Boothey you are great trio, and your BBBshows you put is amazing, true TopGear specials style! Still laughing from BBBBratislava :)
Keep coming over and riding in fast groups like that off road near villages, and soon enough Portugal will have to turn to shit like the UK. And then you can pat yourselves on the back for spoiling it for everyone.
Thanks for the video guys, but pleeeease work on your line. You are cutting corners way too confident, especially on small mountain roads like this. We all only got one life, stay safe!
Wow boys, those are my favourite roads! Really hope you enjoyed those places at least as much as I do! For anyone interested, here is a video of the full road from the center village to the top: ruclips.net/video/OJPGSWtlFmk/видео.html
Thanks for letting everyone know 😂.. I’ve been enjoying Portugal with its beautiful people, scenery, food and roads for over 20 years now. Enjoy the rides there, they are spectacular!
As Portuguese I appreciate the very positive comments on the scenery and roads and all but we have much better roads for touring our N222,N321, N104 and our route of the north normal riding of approximately 700km in a course of 3 days and last but not least our very unique N2 from way up north from city Chaves to the Algarve down south across the whole country,keep up the good work and we would love to have you back for a longer period of time to enjoy the wine food and bike riding
Loved the video wish you guys would ride a bike 90 percent of the people can afford. That vstrom was begging to be taken out. Although I know its an event and you are a guest. Anyway great video maybe I will start using Bridgestone instead of dunlop and switch it up.
@@stephenmcqueen4029 I understand your frustration, but with new BMWs, KTMs, MVs, Ducatis, you want to ride those instead of the usual run of the mill Suzukis and Tenerees if you are limited on how many bikes you can run. If I was there, I would rather ride the bikes Al rode too.
Interesting you say that Al. I bought a 1300 after 4 years on a 1250. It felt like I needed to re learn how to ride a bike. I hated it. After 3 months on it I can safely say I love it. But if I had to chose again I would go back to the 1250.😅😢
as an R1300GS owner i recognize the throttle fenomenon. Adjusting the gear shifter (and thus the Quick Shifter) does miracles. It then is as it should be!!
Looking for my first adventure bike. I'm considering a low milage F650 GS right now. Really just want something inexpensive with a low seat height. Are there any bikes that I should cross shop with the BMW GS?
6:51 I could tell the same thing after Norden 901 testing.... Only thing you can see there is your shoulders.... First thing that would go off this bike after order...
Sorry to hear about the loss of your helmet Al. 2 Saturdays ago My 1290 Superduke was nicked outside a chip shop in Brighton, 5 minutes ! Plod can't even be bothered to look at their own cameras and my insurance are wriggling on my fully comp. claim. Happy days. Holy Moly those roads are sketchy, concentrates the mind though, you're not going to nod off. The mountain track remind me of Wales but without 2 feet of mud
24k for a 890 KTM?? Ah come on now. Bike prices are gone insane. They need to be making these things more accessible to younger people looking to get into biking. They are shooting themselves in the foot.
9 years ago I paid 1600€ for my 2004 Honda NX4, with then 15k km on the clocks, in mint condition (you Brits don't have it; think XR600 -> Dominator NX650 / XR400-> NX4). Currently, no longer has 15k km and would cost a bit more but would also be really hard to find one with such low mileage. As for riding modes, it has electronic ignition... I'd say it would do everything a KTM 890 does, obviously considerably slower, mainly on tarmac (it lacks 73hp...), but not so much on dirt. And it's lighter (45 kg less) and will last forever...
tieres in this place / country is without leaking lorries diesel (or oil) ...so it could be true wet-speed close to dry condition speed ...all the numbers were km/h not mph , right ? 😉 a racing helmet fits to you
Great video. What happened with GS 1300 launch coverage though, there wasnt much on 44teeth aside from very restrained review by Baron a few months ago?
I’ve tried every premium manufacturer of tyres on bikes over the years but I always come back to Bridgestone. Them seem to me at least to always give the best of everything imho 👍🏻
Nige, I live 20 mins from Serra da Estrella, it is wonderful but the roads around the area are amazing too... Next time you are arriving give me a shout 😎
Great scenery and area - must put it on the list of all the places I want to ride - it's a long list with family beach holidays taking priority on time and budget. Got AX41s on my Tiger 1200 - I'm impressed so far with the little bit of greenlaning I've done but also they were very good for a trip round north Wales all tarmac. Most of the time I forgot I was on a 50/50 tyre, though it was unusually dry for Wales.
Really needed a africa twin in there as so many are on the road. Excellent video as always and I'm now definitely considering some bridgestone to replace Mt ta3s
As a Portuguese, I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time there!
he'd enjoy it just a little more if you can find that stolen helmet though so keep a lookout!
@@Saucey65 It was stolen in UK
@@weed46 oh I thought he meant Portugal hotel well maybe he sees it again id imagine 44 have more eyes in the UK
fuck having a "fly-by-wire" motorcycle. I like the certainty that mechanisms bring. If a throttle cable snaps - you replace it. Simples.
To have it any other way is a bit ..... mad to be honest.
So the long and the veiny of it, we now need to put airtag security in our helmets, leathers and boots? What has the world come to...
Portugal 💪👌
Mad respect for the GPS link 🙏 Too often I see an amazing location or road in a vid that I want to put on my midlife crisis list but have no way of finding it.
you still have the file? can you share it? the file in the video already expired
Please, share the file.
Can you share it? The link expired
Bmw got it wrong with the new GS
Awesome stuff Nige! Amazing cinematography
That MV triple sounds awesome 👌
Portugal looks fantastic need to visit.
Stunning scenery, honest; real-world bike reviews, top-quality running comentary from Statham, and cuddly rocks. I need nothing more from RUclips. Cracking content as always chaps! X
Went to Portugal last year touring with the boys. Was absolutely fantastic. Some of the best roads I have ever been on. Will defo be going back. 👍🏻
It'd be great if you could please put the GPS link up again, it has expired. Thanks.
You had the full fluo yellow clobber for this trip aswell and then some helmet grabs your helmet to ruin the look!
I call it a hint of fluo 😂
can you share the GPS link again? the attached link is expired
Great work 👏 love an honest review on rock formations, lol😂
I recognise those roads 😊 🇵🇹
Oh my god!!!!
How could your guide not tell you to turn right on the 13:51min!!!
Unforgivable!!!
You would have seen another amazing place, known as Poço do Inferno, a natural waterfall.
But excellent video and narrative.
Keep up. Cheers
Haven't seen the video, but you get a like for going to Serra da Estela, where my hometown is! 💪
Btw, the presentation video for the new Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 was shot there, if you're wondering where they got the mountain shots.
Can't believe I hadn't been there until this trip. You're very lucky!
did the camshafts last the length of the test?
@@nathanmiller5209 😂 man, I know right
As a long time subscriber it’s awesome to see that you love riding here!
Portugal really has a bit of everything for every type of tiding
Great review and thumbs up for the GPS links.
my man enjoying them Super Bocks, my man!
I'm surely going to use those GPS files, thanks mate!
When we don´t like a certain bike, we always find the issues on it to justify. Calling the GS big, heavy and cumbersome..?? well, is not small and light, that´s for sure, but is in the same ball park as the other maxi trail, like your precious Multistrada.. but I didn't hear you say about the Ducati. In fact, I tried all of them, GS, 1290, Triumph and multistrada, and definitely, the one it´s eaiser to drive, due the low center of gravity, is definitely the GS. Anyway.. Lucky we have so many bikes to choose from, and we have different tastes, but I tend to give more credibility to those who present valid arguments and/or based on personal taste.. and that´s fair, and not say that a motorcycle is what it is not, associating negative characteristics, when all others also have them. Full disclosure, I do prefer GS, as an overall package, but I love the Multistrada, just the engine in the middle and high revs, it's not for me. The Triumph is weird, it's not goos at anything, and the KTM has a great engine after the 5000rpm, but everything else is not matching the boxes for a daily bike.
Excellent as always, Portugal is now on my list, think I’ll leave the off-roading you though, too much hard work, will defo be checking out their tarmac though.
So early picture quality is still 360P. I’ll be back in a few to watch the higher quality of this beautiful place.
It's 4K! Has been for a few hours
@@FortyFourTeeth it’s not 44T’s fault, that’s RUclips. Rewatching as I type.
Cracking roads, sunshine, what more could you want😎
I love collecting gpx files for places i'll likely never visit, cheers
You never know!
Sorry to hear about your helmet getting nicked.
Looked like a great place.
Good meats in Portugal, right?
Went there on my Africa Twin last year. Amazing, and that was just the cheese we bought at the top of the mountain!
Rode the GS1300, engine was good and definitely an improvement gearbox wise but absolutely hated the handling. 1250 was better but that's just my opinion.
In the end I bought an S1000R Gen 2 and put a full Akra on with a flash and decided Adventure boredom wasn't for me 😂
Just picked up a 2017 r1200gs Adventure, it's a tank compared to my super duke but for riding with my wife in the Colorado Rockies it fits the bill fantastically. Adventures in Portugal look amazing. Thanks for the video, ride safe!
Having spent a lot of time in that area over the last year it is truly epic. And who doesn’t love a super bock 👌
The sound of that MV!
PLS share the link to GPS again, the file you posted expired!
Hi 44th, thanks for most funny motorbike videos, with Boothey you are great trio, and your BBBshows you put is amazing, true TopGear specials style! Still laughing from BBBBratislava :)
The new GS, big, heavy and awkward? When I test road one I felt the complete opposite, small (compared to the 1250) light and nimble.
Flat like Niki Lauda's ears - unreal content.
Bem vindos!!! ✌️❤️🇵🇹
Keep coming over and riding in fast groups like that off road near villages, and soon enough Portugal will have to turn to shit like the UK. And then you can pat yourselves on the back for spoiling it for everyone.
Thanks for the video guys, but pleeeease work on your line. You are cutting corners way too confident, especially on small mountain roads like this. We all only got one life, stay safe!
Done it for two weeks on my Triumph, kin fantastic and the food was amazing😊
Wow boys, those are my favourite roads! Really hope you enjoyed those places at least as much as I do!
For anyone interested, here is a video of the full road from the center village to the top:
ruclips.net/video/OJPGSWtlFmk/видео.html
Al Fagan, West Countries answer to Judith Chalmers, but less leathery!
Amazing ride! 🤩 Can you share the GPS link again please? It has expired. Thank you!
Thanks for letting everyone know 😂.. I’ve been enjoying Portugal with its beautiful people, scenery, food and roads for over 20 years now. Enjoy the rides there, they are spectacular!
@44teeth - can you share which hotel you stayed in and repost the GPS files please? Many thanks
Just woke up to this. Nice coffee with cream in hand and the TV to myself. Happy place. Nice one Al
Epic video again can’t wait to check out the gpx route we done north Portugal this year on the hyper nakeds Chaves amazing roads and people 👍
Could you update the GPS link? Would love to have a look at the route but the link expired
Rode the n222 last october . Portugal was incredible.
Yes, N222 is fantastic! Cheers
As Portuguese I appreciate the very positive comments on the scenery and roads and all but we have much better roads for touring our N222,N321, N104 and our route of the north normal riding of approximately 700km in a course of 3 days and last but not least our very unique N2 from way up north from city Chaves to the Algarve down south across the whole country,keep up the good work and we would love to have you back for a longer period of time to enjoy the wine food and bike riding
Stop telling people about northern Portugal! Keep it secret!
Portugal is a hidden gem!!! Loved touring there
Just in time when I was looking through RUclips 😍😍
Another great piece of content!
As many have asked. Could you please update the gps link?
FIM do TROCO EM BORASS!!! is the greatest intro to a video blog I've ever seen and heard. The pronuciation is spot on! You Legend!!!!😆😂🤣
😂
Loved the video wish you guys would ride a bike 90 percent of the people can afford. That vstrom was begging to be taken out. Although I know its an event and you are a guest. Anyway great video maybe I will start using Bridgestone instead of dunlop and switch it up.
Yes, why didn't Al ride the suzuki?
@@stephenmcqueen4029 I understand your frustration, but with new BMWs, KTMs, MVs, Ducatis, you want to ride those instead of the usual run of the mill Suzukis and Tenerees if you are limited on how many bikes you can run. If I was there, I would rather ride the bikes Al rode too.
hi, can you share gps file as it´s expired. many thanks
Al your wrong about the GS...just ask Chris
Awesome you guys came to my region. You'd be suprise the amounts of fantastic roads almost void of cars
Couldn't believe how quiet it was. Sometimes didn't see cars for hours
DU-CLATTERY. Classic 44teeth. Lol
As a friend of mine says: "He who steals a helmet is a pig"
An entire seasons worth of adv launches in 1 video 😅😅
"A jab o' da throtto, a jab o' da throtto". A bit.. Gucci, a bit ...
Finally in Portugal. Love it. Hopefully nothing went wrong 🙂
Apart from my helm, it was seamless
Im going to Portugal
Interesting you say that Al.
I bought a 1300 after 4 years on a 1250. It felt like I needed to re learn how to ride a bike.
I hated it.
After 3 months on it I can safely say I love it.
But if I had to chose again I would go back to the 1250.😅😢
as an R1300GS owner i recognize the throttle fenomenon. Adjusting the gear shifter (and thus the Quick Shifter) does miracles. It then is as it should be!!
We love tou too! Portugal caralho!!!!!
Looking for my first adventure bike. I'm considering a low milage F650 GS right now. Really just want something inexpensive with a low seat height. Are there any bikes that I should cross shop with the BMW GS?
6:51 I could tell the same thing after Norden 901 testing.... Only thing you can see there is your shoulders.... First thing that would go off this bike after order...
Super Bock 😂👌💪💪
Sorry to hear about the loss of your helmet Al. 2 Saturdays ago My 1290 Superduke was nicked outside a chip shop in Brighton, 5 minutes ! Plod can't even be bothered to look at their own cameras and my insurance are wriggling on my fully comp. claim. Happy days. Holy Moly those roads are sketchy, concentrates the mind though, you're not going to nod off. The mountain track remind me of Wales but without 2 feet of mud
24k for a 890 KTM?? Ah come on now. Bike prices are gone insane. They need to be making these things more accessible to younger people looking to get into biking. They are shooting themselves in the foot.
9 years ago I paid 1600€ for my 2004 Honda NX4, with then 15k km on the clocks, in mint condition (you Brits don't have it; think XR600 -> Dominator NX650 / XR400-> NX4). Currently, no longer has 15k km and would cost a bit more but would also be really hard to find one with such low mileage. As for riding modes, it has electronic ignition...
I'd say it would do everything a KTM 890 does, obviously considerably slower, mainly on tarmac (it lacks 73hp...), but not so much on dirt. And it's lighter (45 kg less) and will last forever...
tieres in this place / country is without leaking lorries diesel (or oil) ...so it could be true wet-speed close to dry condition speed ...all the numbers were km/h not mph , right ? 😉 a racing helmet fits to you
Great video. What happened with GS 1300 launch coverage though, there wasnt much on 44teeth aside from very restrained review by Baron a few months ago?
Legend Al, will be taking a trip to Portugal some time soon. Always wanted to see the routes, tar very much :)
It's a pity the 790/890 camshafts barely last 15K. Wonder if the Rally uses the same one.
Maybe you're suffering from NC500 PTSD with the GS coupled with Perkins owning one 😀
Please use a 360 cam in conjunction with your gopros, so that you can add in some proper views of the scenery..
I’ve tried every premium manufacturer of tyres on bikes over the years but I always come back to Bridgestone. Them seem to me at least to always give the best of everything imho 👍🏻
Nige, I live 20 mins from Serra da Estrella, it is wonderful but the roads around the area are amazing too... Next time you are arriving give me a shout 😎
Im tempted to get a 900GS. they are great bang for bucks. Test rode one not long ago & was impressed.
Stay in Mantiegas. Endless loops in any direction. Up to Torre for sunset.
"it feels big heavy and awkward"
Name of your s** tape 😂
Where is the GPS reference?
I moved here four years ago.
It’s actually better than you showed !
Super Bock, choice.
Crikey! Looks like an absolute nut huggingly good time! 🍻 nige!
So beautiful….
That was a great real world experience with those bikes and tires on brilliant roads
Good on yer with the GPS route-I'll sort you out when you get to Colombia🤣
Might prefer the Ducati when you don't own it 🙈 soooo thirsty
Helmet stolen from hotel in stanstead? Left it at check in!!!!
That was risky flying the drone through the tunnel. Good shot though.
Portugal 💪🇵🇹
Great scenery and area - must put it on the list of all the places I want to ride - it's a long list with family beach holidays taking priority on time and budget.
Got AX41s on my Tiger 1200 - I'm impressed so far with the little bit of greenlaning I've done but also they were very good for a trip round north Wales all tarmac. Most of the time I forgot I was on a 50/50 tyre, though it was unusually dry for Wales.
They’re really good on the road imo.
Great vid Nige. Glad you liked my country.
So for purely road use, MV or Ducati?
Is that madeira island, we did that in feb 3 days amazing
What’s ’not ideal’ about a full face helmet compared to an ‘off road/adv’ helmet? Other than the sun visor aren’t they basically the same thing?
Ventilation, mainly
Really needed a africa twin in there as so many are on the road. Excellent video as always and I'm now definitely considering some bridgestone to replace Mt ta3s
Ive just put some T32’s on my GSA. Very impressed so far.
Still hope to ride there someday for sure on the bucketlist
Everything is fun when gaz is involved ❤