Even if the guests don't choose any of the bikes you picked out, these videos also help me and maybe others to orientate and explore options that are not that obvious. Love the series!
Speed Triple was actually the closest to his brief - a good step up from an SV650 with a deceptive amount of real-works pace and sporty enough handling. They can definitely hold their own on track with that glorious 3-banger engine! Fireblade was a bit excessive which just played into the Gixxer’s hands as being the ‘just right’ bowl of porridge. Not sure if you could get one in budget - but a Ducati Hypermotard would have been my left-field choice. Utterly hilarious for an hour’s ride or two on the road, awesome fun on track (remember Casey Stoner’s promo videos?), not massively intimidating power - plus, Ducati. ❤
I honestly thought the Triumph would have been perfect for Gareth but we couldn’t test it on track (which is where he’d have changed his mind!). Ducati would have been mega - I recall doing the press launch of the Hypermotard 950 which was a hoot on a twisty track! Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Michael.
Hi guys, thanks for Bennett’s and bikesocial for the great experience. I’m thinking about making a video of my plans with the gsxr 750 I have purchased since the program was filmed getting ready for its track day debut. It’s not going to be a full track bike just a road bike with a few tweaks. Then maybe show my experience of arriving at a track and show how’s things run and what you need to do etc? I’ll be doing this from a novice perspective like a beginners guide? I don’t know if this sounds interesting to anyone? Thanks Gareth Reed (kipsy) 👍
You have the best all round sportbike of all time. I had plenty of 1000s, I had Hayabusa x 3, and had the 2016 Ninja H2. All were fantastic bikes but the old Gixxer 750 put the biggest smile of all. The best handling, agile bike with power to weight virtually nothing can touch especially around corners. I had an L8, a K7 I tracked and now the beautiful model the 2010 - absolutely love them. In combination with my 2019 Suzuki Katana I have the best of both worlds. Suzuki rules 👍 Congratulations and enjoy 👍
@@jeffestrada6857 I’ve had one or two rides so far and it’s blown me away! The boys did good 👍. I can’t believe how planted it feels on b roads when your riding in a ‘spirited’ manor and that’s with 2014 tyres and untouched suspension!
Great episode Gareth and brilliant choice of bike. I had the k7 750 and now ride a big bang R1. Hands down the gsxr had better handling and the confidence it gave in bends I’ve never been able to replicate. Stay safe 👍🏻
Best bike series on line right now. I love the premise and the production is great. Simon and Michael are wonderful together. I would have gone with that Speed Triple BTW.
Another cracking episode, good work gents! Had a 750 K6 back in the day. Awesome bike, and a great choice for someone like Gareth doing the sportsbike thing. These days my wrists (and licence) would prefer the Speed Trip...
Great series! After the first two bikes, I was thinking, "A Suzuki GSXR 750 would be perfect." And then the mystery bike was none other than...a gixxer! I had purchased a 2020 KTM 1290 SDR and found it was way too much for Western Colorado's mountain roads. I found a '98 Honda VFR 800 that works out perfectly for me.
The Speed triple is surprisingly faster on the track than you would think as a result of the immediate spread of power off idle all the way to redline that allows one to pull out of corners faster than most superbikes without shortening the gearing.
Toughest one yet, I’d say, due to the really wide choice; “sporty, comfy, able to do a few track-days” could be pretty much anything short of a Himalayan or a Harley. Great shows and very entertaining. I wasn’t surprised he found the ‘Blade a bit much though I’d say the GSX-R 750 isn’t that far behind. How about being allowed two choices each (just you guys, not the expert) with one likely/sensible and one left-field choice?
Welcome on board, and I'm glad you're enjoying them. As the title of the latest one might suggest, we've published 10 episodes, with a further four to hit the channel over the next few weeks. Thanks, Michael
This series has got legs, long may it continue. As for the bike, I have a naked so my head says 750 but heart says fireblade. Another good thing about this is its surprising to see what you could actually afford, which throws up some nice surprises.
had 2020 street triple 765r, sold it after one season, i had problem with leaking oil from the engine, seals that joins one part of engine cover to another, bough gsxr600 K6 ( had 600 K4 years ago) and god it feels great ( 750 would be the one to go)
I can see a bigger show come out of this if superbike factory are willing. Top gear style challenges with the warehouse of used bikes. Lots of golden oldies and hidden gems in there that we can resdicover. You can have guests ranging from well known sports journos, motovloggers, and members of joe public. Just a thought!
The GSX-R750 is the bike Michael Neeves keeps referring to as the best sportsbike for road and track use. So I wasn’t surprised it was in the lineup. I was however surprised Simon didn’t come up with it. ;-)
For the purpose of the video, I'm with Michael on the Speed Triple recommendation despite Gareth's ultimate choice (which I view as safe and familiar, and understandable). Personally, I'd have recommended spending a sizable percentage of his budget on track / racing school lessons before making any choices.
Really good comment. I still think the Triumph would be the ideal choice for the next 12 months, and then onto a more modern sports bike if track-days are really what he wants from a bike. Cheers, Michael
Good choices from the guys! It was me I'd also be torn between the brilliant GSXR and the more comfortable Triumph. If I had a little bit higher budget, I'd for an updated Street Triple RS. 120 hp and is a joy to ride on track and road.
Best motorcycle series out right now. It’s helped a lot in me picking a bike now, I now know a lot more knowledge of certain things to look for! Please keep the series going. And I would love a series like this about someone buying there first bike!
Very kind words, Brett, thank you! We’ll keep it going so long as there’s interest and appetite. Hopefully we’ll be able to help someone looking for their first bike soon. Cheers, Michael
Love these videos chaps 👍 GSXR750 L1 , the ultimate 750....got to be - I still get misty eyed that you can't buy a new gsxr600/750 in Europe now, what's the world coming to ?!
I quite like the format of this vlog. I don't think it matters that the randoms don't actually buy any of the bikes you recommend. It's a good way to review bikes that otherwise would be overlooked. GSXrs are really good looking bikes. They always have been.
At last a proper bike show, and so helpful and informative for the majority of us bikers out there. So sick of watching shows that judge bikes on how good they can wheelie, doughnut, do a stoppie, and accelerate to a 1/4 mile. Please show more "What bike next? Brilliant.
I know what bike next! Pretty sure you wouldn’t guess! Two years ago it’s was CBT and a Suzuki GXS-S125 and 5,000 miles. After some lessons on a SV650 and my test pass my first big bike last year a 21 plate 241 mile Honda CBR650R I have added 6,000 miles on last year. I was planning to run it for another year or two Before changing to anything more powerful. But then my son burnt out the rear tyre Dow to the cords on his Ducati V4R and we stopped at his dealer to get a tyre swapped and I oggled the gorgeous Panigale V2 demonstrator. Dealer offered me a go and explained I wasn’t in the market but he said dealer demo day next week and I could resist. Rode 4 Ducati’s but the V2 blew my mind, what a machine. New job 2 months ago and my son got me a deal and she arrives very soon! Hope your guest enjoys his next bike as much as I plan to!
I'm with Simon on this one, I'm on my 2nd 2010 HRC Blade. I tried a host of other bikes but for me I just can't get past the purity of the performance and dynamics of that model of the Blade.
Loving these series of videos, I am looking for track day bike , and have a similar sort of skill level to Gareth in the video, will definitely look at the gsxr , the other one on my list is the aprillia rs 660
Very entertaining series. As soon as Gareth said his remit, I said GSXR750. I used to have a K6 GSXR750 back in the day & it was such a good all rounder.
Absolutely loving this series! Great chemistry, well produced and such a fresh original idea for two wheel enthusiasts. I really look forward to the next one, and hopefully many more after that🔝🎥🎬👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Speed triple all day, BUT, I'd take that screen off, that's the cause of the buffeting!! As for track days, that speed triple would be awesome, unless you're wanting to dice at the pointy end of the fast group but even then it'd still hold its own lol
Get the bike that you feel passionate about. No matter what people tell you. Even if you want it in pink. It's your bike. When you open the garage door it has to put a massive smile on your face.
@@christiangrendel9893 Couldn't agree more, when I bought my first bike (in 1993) I read every review and listened to every piece of advice I could, and bought a CBR600 - it was a fantastic bike in every way but it just didn't inspire me. I chopped it in after about 6 months for a Motoguzzi California (slated by press and public alike) and I absolutely loved it - so much so that I had another 2 after that. Many bikes later I'm now on an XR for touring and a Thruxton R for weekend blasts - the two most beautiful bikes ever made - and I still take regular trips into the garage just to look at them both :)
As soon as I saw the Speed Triple unveiled, my reaction was: "don't bother with the other two" :) Love the WBN series. Thumbs up to Michael Mann & the team. Greetings from Western Australia.
@@bennettsbikesocial But I couldn't resist ... I had to see the next two bikes. I watch this series in real time, much more enjoyable than fast forwarding ahead and spoiling the anticipation. I hope this series inspires people to buy a good used bike ... I realise that we're in tough economical times, but guys need their toys.
Don't get disheartened lads just because the guests don't choose the bikes you've picked out I think the series really does help people watching and it's great content I also think it shows what your going to get for your budget and that new bike prices are really starting to get out of reach for the average Joe unless there willing to take on alot of debt which in the current cost of living is not wise
A great series. And shows how much bike you can 'own' without a pcp loan on something with stratospheric initial cost. I must be getting old.. Safe, happy travels 👍
V-twin? How about a TL100R? That would have gotten his attention. Anyway, great choice, as the K7 Gixxer is one of the better put together bikes to this day.
Great episode, guys. So far all three guests have been really good people and I have enjoyed watching them go through the process. I like the Aprilia Tuono V4 myself, but I reckon there weren't any available in the showroom. Of the three, I would have gone with the GSXR-750. So well done Bailey from the Superbike Factory! Lovin this series, guys. On to the next episode!
Thanks Graham, we’re aiming to keep the episodes coming! If you’re a BikeSocial member then fire us an email: enquiries@bikesocial.co.uk if you fancy appearing in a future episode 😜
Enjoying the series so far. It's a difficult one because I honestly don't know anyone who is looking for a bike who will ride 3 in quick succession and make a decision there and then. The 3 guys so far seem as clueless at the end to when they went in. I'm hoping for a quick sale in one of the series
I had an 08speedtriple , done loads to it ,, but sold it as my K6GSXR 1000 does everything better,, rizoma bars and top yoke conversion,,no body work mods ,, and I love it,, lucky enough to have a 1200s mk1bandit aswell 😁☘️😁,, lottery tickets get a desmodici 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Suzuki GSXR750 is the best bike EVER!! Its a cornering weapon, economical and corners better then probably any bike even today. This guy doesnt realise thats the choice bike in every way for road, track and looks 👍👍
After riding the Gixxer for a month he'll be back in the shop begging these blokes to trade him for the Speed Triple LOL Those racer replica ergonomics are gonna kill his back, knees & wrists! Too funny 🙂
Great vid again... For some reason I managed to guess the bike before it was unveiled... I've never ridden one, but I have just put K6 forks etc on my 96 750 SRAD ( see how that turns out!)
Thanks Karl, we’re at the mercy of the applicants - hopefully there’s enough people who’d like our help so we can look at a real range of bikes/budgets on future episodes.
@@bennettsbikesocial I'd happily be an applicant, however I'm a bit far away (in NZ). Nonetheless, it's great to see a range of bikes and different applicants (I'm 6ft 2). Keep the great work up, it's refreshing to see something different.
Hi Jamie, they have to be accurtae in order for us to publish them. We take every premium of the specific model chosen that we insure as close to publishing the video as possible, and find the average. Hope that helps, Michael
Goodness, how refreshing that the chap said the Fireblade was too loud. Loud and muffler free, bikes are a total menace - beloved by teenagers and middle aged men.
My choices for him would be Honda CBR600RR, Yamaha R6, Triumph Daytona or if he'd like to keep the naked look from his SV650 a Triumph Speed Triple. Bit of a budget stretcher would be the oft overlooked Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V.
Interesting to see a bike in that emporium being described as shiny and clean!, I’m local to Donington Superbike factory and quite often nip in for a coffee and a look around the showroom, many of the bikes on display are dirty and scratched with signs of corrosion, I asked a salesman why they were so poorly presented, he said “we do clean them but the mechanics take them for test rides and they get dirty again” 😂😂😂, I may look like an idiot but I’m actually not 🙂, I can only imagine that in truth they arrive from whatever source and are wheeled uncleaned in whatever condition they have arrived into the showroom, it’s not really good enough IMO. Interesting to see that he got to test ride the bikes, when I asked to test ride one I was told it wasn’t allowed!!!, in fact your not allowed to sit on their bikes without first going to find a sales assistant, if their prices we much lower than other dealers then perhaps they could be forgiven for the condition of the bikes, but they are not.
Maybe he would like a GSX-S750 or 1000? A bit more roomy than the GSX-R for someone 6'2". Get's that Suzuki feel and solid reliability and a nice step up in performance from the SV650.
I still own a Speed Triple. I used to own a GSXR. But have never been on a Blade. The Triumph is all about the look and that engine. Not very comfortable for me. The GSXR. I wish I never sold. I have had a number of bikes. Still have two. Best bike I ever had was the Suzuki. It fitted like a comfy carpet slipper. Did everything better than I could. They are amazing bikes.
2016 wasn't that long ago, but i don't know if you can compare that speed triple to the 2024 street triple R. however, i imagine there would be some similarities... so he keeps saying it has tons of power on the street but he doesn't think it would be all that great on the track. hearing him say that, and having experienced a street triple at its top speed a few times, i don't think he ever wound it up high enough to find out what it's like at those speeds. with my street triple, you don't get its full power until you go over 110 mph or so. as in, the ecu literally doesn't give you full power until it thinks it's really necessary. so what i'm trying to say is, i think he would have been surprised to find out it's even more powerful on the track than he may think it would be.
talk about the great sound on the bike and then you increase the volume of the squirrel singing wthell. I'd like to hear what they sound like. great show other than that
I absolutely love this series. Brings me back to the olden days of Men and Motors, except for the cringey dialogues and cheesy music of course. Keep it up!
Check out the other episodes in the 'What Bike Next?' series by clicking the playlist link: ruclips.net/video/EdamqUrpc-U/видео.html
Even if the guests don't choose any of the bikes you picked out, these videos also help me and maybe others to orientate and explore options that are not that obvious. Love the series!
Thanks Nick - that's the aim of the game, to help and entertain!
Cheers, Michael
I'm really enjoying this series. Real people with realistic budgets on bikes many of us have some knowledge of. Great stuff. Next episode please...
Thanks, there’s more to come, hopefully! Cheers, Michael
This series is gold. He actually looked really comfortable on the suzuki. Keep the episodes coming boys, it's one of my favorites.
Thank you sir, we’ll do our best!
Cheers, Michael
awesome series. Love how Simon's tries to undermine Michaels choices every time
😆 he'll be laughing on the other side of his face when someone chooses my option... one day!
Cheers, Michael
Speed Triple was actually the closest to his brief - a good step up from an SV650 with a deceptive amount of real-works pace and sporty enough handling. They can definitely hold their own on track with that glorious 3-banger engine! Fireblade was a bit excessive which just played into the Gixxer’s hands as being the ‘just right’ bowl of porridge.
Not sure if you could get one in budget - but a Ducati Hypermotard would have been my left-field choice. Utterly hilarious for an hour’s ride or two on the road, awesome fun on track (remember Casey Stoner’s promo videos?), not massively intimidating power - plus, Ducati. ❤
I honestly thought the Triumph would have been perfect for Gareth but we couldn’t test it on track (which is where he’d have changed his mind!). Ducati would have been mega - I recall doing the press launch of the Hypermotard 950 which was a hoot on a twisty track!
Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Michael.
Hi guys, thanks for Bennett’s and bikesocial for the great experience. I’m thinking about making a video of my plans with the gsxr 750 I have purchased since the program was filmed getting ready for its track day debut. It’s not going to be a full track bike just a road bike with a few tweaks. Then maybe show my experience of arriving at a track and show how’s things run and what you need to do etc? I’ll be doing this from a novice perspective like a beginners guide? I don’t know if this sounds interesting to anyone? Thanks Gareth Reed (kipsy) 👍
See you on track, Gareth!
You have the best all round sportbike of all time. I had plenty of 1000s, I had Hayabusa x 3, and had the 2016 Ninja H2. All were fantastic bikes but the old Gixxer 750 put the biggest smile of all. The best handling, agile bike with power to weight virtually nothing can touch especially around corners. I had an L8, a K7 I tracked and now the beautiful model the 2010 - absolutely love them. In combination with my 2019 Suzuki Katana I have the best of both worlds. Suzuki rules 👍
Congratulations and enjoy 👍
@@jeffestrada6857 I’ve had one or two rides so far and it’s blown me away! The boys did good 👍. I can’t believe how planted it feels on b roads when your riding in a ‘spirited’ manor and that’s with 2014 tyres and untouched suspension!
Great episode Gareth and brilliant choice of bike. I had the k7 750 and now ride a big bang R1. Hands down the gsxr had better handling and the confidence it gave in bends I’ve never been able to replicate. Stay safe 👍🏻
@@paulbranigan1983 thanks for the reply. Can’t wait for dry days for the full gsxr experience
I'm really enjoying this series. My guess (before he says) he'd go for the triumph as its a better position.
You're right - he made the wrong choice
Best bike series on line right now. I love the premise and the production is great. Simon and Michael are wonderful together.
I would have gone with that Speed Triple BTW.
Cheers, thanks very much! We’ll aim to keep it going then!
Michael
@@bennettsbikesocial 💯 ❤
Another cracking episode, good work gents! Had a 750 K6 back in the day. Awesome bike, and a great choice for someone like Gareth doing the sportsbike thing. These days my wrists (and licence) would prefer the Speed Trip...
Thanks Steve! 👍
Great series! After the first two bikes, I was thinking, "A Suzuki GSXR 750 would be perfect." And then the mystery bike was none other than...a gixxer! I had purchased a 2020 KTM 1290 SDR and found it was way too much for Western Colorado's mountain roads. I found a '98 Honda VFR 800 that works out perfectly for me.
This series is very entertaining. Hope we get to see more!!
The Speed triple is surprisingly faster on the track than you would think as a result of the immediate spread of power off idle all the way to redline that allows one to pull out of corners faster than most superbikes without shortening the gearing.
Especially for a novice track rider like Gareth
Toughest one yet, I’d say, due to the really wide choice; “sporty, comfy, able to do a few track-days” could be pretty much anything short of a Himalayan or a Harley. Great shows and very entertaining. I wasn’t surprised he found the ‘Blade a bit much though I’d say the GSX-R 750 isn’t that far behind. How about being allowed two choices each (just you guys, not the expert) with one likely/sensible and one left-field choice?
Such a good series, I started yesterday and I love the format!
Welcome on board, and I'm glad you're enjoying them. As the title of the latest one might suggest, we've published 10 episodes, with a further four to hit the channel over the next few weeks.
Thanks, Michael
This series has got legs, long may it continue. As for the bike, I have a naked so my head says 750 but heart says fireblade. Another good thing about this is its surprising to see what you could actually afford, which throws up some nice surprises.
Thanks Richard, we appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Cheers, Michael
had 2020 street triple 765r, sold it after one season, i had problem with leaking oil from the engine, seals that joins one part of engine cover to another, bough gsxr600 K6 ( had 600 K4 years ago) and god it feels great ( 750 would be the one to go)
Fireblade.. "a little step up from the sv650" 🤣🤣 legend
I can see a bigger show come out of this if superbike factory are willing. Top gear style challenges with the warehouse of used bikes. Lots of golden oldies and hidden gems in there that we can resdicover. You can have guests ranging from well known sports journos, motovloggers, and members of joe public. Just a thought!
That would be cool! Let’s see how the next couple of episode go…
Thanks, Michael
The GSX-R750 is the bike Michael Neeves keeps referring to as the best sportsbike for road and track use.
So I wasn’t surprised it was in the lineup.
I was however surprised Simon didn’t come up with it. ;-)
Shhhh... don't tell anyone, but that was my first choice :-)
Love that I’ve found this series. Got my full license and looking to go from my 125 to a big bike soon. Great to see others hunting for new bikes!
Great format. Please do more. Love seeing the different bikes and what different people want from them.
For the purpose of the video, I'm with Michael on the Speed Triple recommendation despite Gareth's ultimate choice (which I view as safe and familiar, and understandable). Personally, I'd have recommended spending a sizable percentage of his budget on track / racing school lessons before making any choices.
Really good comment. I still think the Triumph would be the ideal choice for the next 12 months, and then onto a more modern sports bike if track-days are really what he wants from a bike.
Cheers, Michael
Take him on track lessons for a bonus feature
Good choices from the guys! It was me I'd also be torn between the brilliant GSXR and the more comfortable Triumph. If I had a little bit higher budget, I'd for an updated Street Triple RS. 120 hp and is a joy to ride on track and road.
Brilliant format for motorbike videos. SuperBike factory is quite a company. Well done Lads 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎
Thank you, Bradley! Good to know you guys are enjoying the series.
Cheers, Michael
Best motorcycle series out right now. It’s helped a lot in me picking a bike now, I now know a lot more knowledge of certain things to look for! Please keep the series going. And I would love a series like this about someone buying there first bike!
Very kind words, Brett, thank you!
We’ll keep it going so long as there’s interest and appetite. Hopefully we’ll be able to help someone looking for their first bike soon.
Cheers, Michael
Excellent series. Just binged all 3. Nice work!👍👌Very watchable, hopefully a long term feature. Thanks.
Subbed.✌️
Thanks a lot, hopefully with the appetite from the comments on all three so far it’ll mean we can record plenty more!
Cheers, Michael
Love these videos chaps 👍 GSXR750 L1 , the ultimate 750....got to be - I still get misty eyed that you can't buy a new gsxr600/750 in Europe now, what's the world coming to ?!
I quite like the format of this vlog. I don't think it matters that the randoms don't actually buy any of the bikes you recommend. It's a good way to review bikes that otherwise would be overlooked. GSXrs are really good looking bikes. They always have been.
Cheap advertising too, long me it last
At last a proper bike show, and so helpful and informative for the majority of us bikers out there. So sick of watching shows that judge bikes on how good they can wheelie, doughnut, do a stoppie, and accelerate to a 1/4 mile. Please show more "What bike next? Brilliant.
Thank you, Tim. Glad you’re finding it useful! We’re delighted with the feedback and certainly have a few more planned.
Cheers, Michael
I know what bike next!
Pretty sure you wouldn’t guess! Two years ago it’s was CBT and a Suzuki GXS-S125 and 5,000 miles. After some lessons on a SV650 and my test pass my first big bike last year a 21 plate 241 mile Honda CBR650R I have added 6,000 miles on last year. I was planning to run it for another year or two Before changing to anything more powerful. But then my son burnt out the rear tyre Dow to the cords on his Ducati V4R and we stopped at his dealer to get a tyre swapped and I oggled the gorgeous Panigale V2 demonstrator.
Dealer offered me a go and explained I wasn’t in the market but he said dealer demo day next week and I could resist.
Rode 4 Ducati’s but the V2 blew my mind, what a machine.
New job 2 months ago and my son got me a deal and she arrives very soon!
Hope your guest enjoys his next bike as much as I plan to!
I'm with Simon on this one, I'm on my 2nd 2010 HRC Blade. I tried a host of other bikes but for me I just can't get past the purity of the performance and dynamics of that model of the Blade.
Loving these series of videos, I am looking for track day bike , and have a similar sort of skill level to Gareth in the video, will definitely look at the gsxr , the other one on my list is the aprillia rs 660
Nice selection of bikes and Garrett seems like a top bloke. Great video.
Very entertaining series. As soon as Gareth said his remit, I said GSXR750. I used to have a K6 GSXR750 back in the day & it was such a good all rounder.
😂....when he was on the fireblade i was thinking GSXR 750 and there it is....havent seen him ride it yet though...
What a trip was thinking same bike
Another great watch, keep them coming👍, as for me I'd keep the SV and spend the money on tyres, suspension and track time
Yes!! Thank y’all so much! I was the one who asked about it the other day!
Cheers Brett, hope you enjoy... would you have choosen another model?
Its a modern day version of used bike heaven that used to be on men and motors. I like it. :)
Really great series. Really shows what a great range of sensibly priced bikes there are out there… keep this series going 👍
Thanks very much, we'll do our best to keep them coming! Got a few more lined up...
Cheers, Michael
Absolutely loving this series! Great chemistry, well produced and such a fresh original idea for two wheel enthusiasts. I really look forward to the next one, and hopefully many more after that🔝🎥🎬👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Some very kind words, thank you. Long may the series continue!
Cheers, Michael
What a great concept this series is 😎🍻
Speed triple all day, BUT, I'd take that screen off, that's the cause of the buffeting!! As for track days, that speed triple would be awesome, unless you're wanting to dice at the pointy end of the fast group but even then it'd still hold its own lol
This is good to see. I'm a new rider and could do with being on the show as I'm not sure what bike I want next!!
Cheers Alex. Drop us an email: enquiries@bikesocial.co.uk
Get the bike that you feel passionate about. No matter what people tell you. Even if you want it in pink. It's your bike. When you open the garage door it has to put a massive smile on your face.
@@christiangrendel9893 Couldn't agree more, when I bought my first bike (in 1993) I read every review and listened to every piece of advice I could, and bought a CBR600 - it was a fantastic bike in every way but it just didn't inspire me. I chopped it in after about 6 months for a Motoguzzi California (slated by press and public alike) and I absolutely loved it - so much so that I had another 2 after that. Many bikes later I'm now on an XR for touring and a Thruxton R for weekend blasts - the two most beautiful bikes ever made - and I still take regular trips into the garage just to look at them both :)
Hindsight 20/20. GSXR was a bargain, complete no brainer.
As soon as I saw the Speed Triple unveiled, my reaction was: "don't bother with the other two" :)
Love the WBN series. Thumbs up to Michael Mann & the team. Greetings from Western Australia.
Thanks Jonathan, my sentiments exactly! Greetings back to you from Eastern England.
All the best, Michael
@@bennettsbikesocial But I couldn't resist ... I had to see the next two bikes. I watch this series in real time, much more enjoyable than fast forwarding ahead and spoiling the anticipation. I hope this series inspires people to buy a good used bike ... I realise that we're in tough economical times, but guys need their toys.
Don't get disheartened lads just because the guests don't choose the bikes you've picked out I think the series really does help people watching and it's great content I also think it shows what your going to get for your budget and that new bike prices are really starting to get out of reach for the average Joe unless there willing to take on alot of debt which in the current cost of living is not wise
Gareth just didn't fancy paying the £99 superbike factory "admin" fee, plus the £300 delivery charge to his house..
Love these videos. Hope you do more of them .I feel it helps new riders like myself
Cheers Scott, episode four should be with you very soon!
Thanks, Michael
Known reedy for years my dads best mate 😂 used to seeing him with four wheels tho 😂
A great series.
And shows how much bike you can 'own' without a pcp loan on something with stratospheric initial cost.
I must be getting old..
Safe, happy travels 👍
Great point! Thanks for the comment.
Cheers, Michael
V-twin? How about a TL100R? That would have gotten his attention.
Anyway, great choice, as the K7 Gixxer is one of the better put together bikes to this day.
Great episode, guys. So far all three guests have been really good people and I have enjoyed watching them go through the process. I like the Aprilia Tuono V4 myself, but I reckon there weren't any available in the showroom. Of the three, I would have gone with the GSXR-750. So well done Bailey from the Superbike Factory! Lovin this series, guys. On to the next episode!
I love these videos. Please do more. I would love to come on and try your 3 picks for me.
Thanks Graham, we’re aiming to keep the episodes coming!
If you’re a BikeSocial member then fire us an email: enquiries@bikesocial.co.uk if you fancy appearing in a future episode 😜
The 750 was a great choice. I was thinking 05 GSX-R 1000... the legendary K5, but the 750 is a very good choice.
Amazing series of videos. Please keep them coming. Even if they don’t choose
That's the plan! Glad you're enjoying.
Cheers, Michael
This is a great video! Quality content compared to others out there. I was smiling for most of the video you guys did great!
Thanks very much, we really appreciate the positive comments on the videos in this series!
Cheers, Michael
Gareth’s Keen on… being assistant TO the regional aircraft engineer
Liking this series a lot, it's a enjoyable way to spend a half-hour 👍 One of my predictions were right this time (no spoilers)
Glad you enjoy it!
Enjoying the series so far. It's a difficult one because I honestly don't know anyone who is looking for a bike who will ride 3 in quick succession and make a decision there and then. The 3 guys so far seem as clueless at the end to when they went in. I'm hoping for a quick sale in one of the series
I really enjoyed this videt as I have the previous episodes. I saw a GSXR 750 with straight bars recently, really fancy one!
This is such a novel concept. I love all of these videos. Great stuff guys. Love from 🇨🇦
Love this series 🙂
And we love making it!
That triumph street looks so damn cool 😎
It's like watching 'Location, Location, Location' where after taking a note of what the punter wants, they don't actually pick anything ;-)
Great concept! I do enjoy these episodes a lot.
I had an 08speedtriple , done loads to it ,, but sold it as my K6GSXR 1000 does everything better,, rizoma bars and top yoke conversion,,no body work mods ,, and I love it,, lucky enough to have a 1200s mk1bandit aswell 😁☘️😁,, lottery tickets get a desmodici 🤔🤔🤔🤔
I'd also check the Monster 821 as an option also
I wouldn't think it'd perform on track for Gareth's liking.
Michael
A natural progression if he wanted a twin, then something like the Ducati Streetfighter 848
Suzuki GSXR750 is the best bike EVER!! Its a cornering weapon, economical and corners better then probably any bike even today.
This guy doesnt realise thats the choice bike in every way for road, track and looks 👍👍
He's bought one now and we'll be seeing him at a Bennetts Track Day soon!
After riding the Gixxer for a month he'll be back in the shop begging these blokes to trade him for the Speed Triple LOL Those racer replica ergonomics are gonna kill his back, knees & wrists! Too funny 🙂
I 💕 this program! Keep them coming.
The speed triple, not a track bike!? Whaaat? It is perfect for street and a bit of track.
Excellent episode. My choice would have been the TR.
I'm really enjoying this series too, keep up the good work
Great vid again... For some reason I managed to guess the bike before it was unveiled... I've never ridden one, but I have just put K6 forks etc on my 96 750 SRAD ( see how that turns out!)
I was thinking a tuono, good for hooning around
I’d choose a Tuono if it were my money!
Cheers, Michael
Can't wait for the next episode. Can you do one on mid range (100hp) nakeds? So much choice now.
Thanks Karl, we’re at the mercy of the applicants - hopefully there’s enough people who’d like our help so we can look at a real range of bikes/budgets on future episodes.
@@bennettsbikesocial I'd happily be an applicant, however I'm a bit far away (in NZ). Nonetheless, it's great to see a range of bikes and different applicants (I'm 6ft 2).
Keep the great work up, it's refreshing to see something different.
Love these programs, please keep them coming, although it must be a kick in the balls when they don’t seem too enthusiastic 😂
Loving this series
Love the series are your insurance average prices accurate, how are you basing the prices
Hi Jamie, they have to be accurtae in order for us to publish them. We take every premium of the specific model chosen that we insure as close to publishing the video as possible, and find the average.
Hope that helps,
Michael
When Norton jacks in his show, this should take its place..
😊😊
love this show / or series!!!
I'm only 5'7 so I would've gone for the gsxr 750 plus it was the best-looking of the 3 and colour
Goodness, how refreshing that the chap said the Fireblade was too loud. Loud and muffler free, bikes are a total menace - beloved by teenagers and middle aged men.
GSXR all day long from an SV! Great series enjoy them all.
Colour blind here too. Light green and light blue all looks the same to me.
Great vid, really enjoyed it.
I’ve enjoyed the videos so far, whether or not they buy the bike doesn’t matter, I just hope the budgets don’t go silly, like these house programs. 👍
Thanks Jeremy, it’s all down to the people who want to come on the show. I’d love to have a real diverse mix over the coming episodes.
Cheers, Michael
My choices for him would be Honda CBR600RR, Yamaha R6, Triumph Daytona or if he'd like to keep the naked look from his SV650 a Triumph Speed Triple. Bit of a budget stretcher would be the oft overlooked Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V.
Interesting to see a bike in that emporium being described as shiny and clean!, I’m local to Donington Superbike factory and quite often nip in for a coffee and a look around the showroom, many of the bikes on display are dirty and scratched with signs of corrosion, I asked a salesman why they were so poorly presented, he said “we do clean them but the mechanics take them for test rides and they get dirty again” 😂😂😂, I may look like an idiot but I’m actually not 🙂, I can only imagine that in truth they arrive from whatever source and are wheeled uncleaned in whatever condition they have arrived into the showroom, it’s not really good enough IMO.
Interesting to see that he got to test ride the bikes, when I asked to test ride one I was told it wasn’t allowed!!!, in fact your not allowed to sit on their bikes without first going to find a sales assistant, if their prices we much lower than other dealers then perhaps they could be forgiven for the condition of the bikes, but they are not.
love these videos, keep um coming.
Maybe he would like a GSX-S750 or 1000? A bit more roomy than the GSX-R for someone 6'2". Get's that Suzuki feel and solid reliability and a nice step up in performance from the SV650.
Whoops, should have waited for the end credits! Congratulations, great bike!
I still own a Speed Triple. I used to own a GSXR. But have never been on a Blade. The Triumph is all about the look and that engine. Not very comfortable for me. The GSXR. I wish I never sold. I have had a number of bikes. Still have two. Best bike I ever had was the Suzuki. It fitted like a comfy carpet slipper. Did everything better than I could. They are amazing bikes.
2016 wasn't that long ago, but i don't know if you can compare that speed triple to the 2024 street triple R. however, i imagine there would be some similarities...
so he keeps saying it has tons of power on the street but he doesn't think it would be all that great on the track. hearing him say that, and having experienced a street triple at its top speed a few times, i don't think he ever wound it up high enough to find out what it's like at those speeds. with my street triple, you don't get its full power until you go over 110 mph or so. as in, the ecu literally doesn't give you full power until it thinks it's really necessary. so what i'm trying to say is, i think he would have been surprised to find out it's even more powerful on the track than he may think it would be.
I think he wanted something lighter and supersport
I'm loving this series
Cheers Jason, we appreciate the love!
Love to see this series 😎👍
Great series!
talk about the great sound on the bike and then you increase the volume of the squirrel singing wthell. I'd like to hear what they sound like. great show other than that
"I'm coming from an SV650, the standard new rider bike"
"How about a Fireblade?"
🤦♀
No wonder people never seem to buy the suggested bikes.
I absolutely love this series. Brings me back to the olden days of Men and Motors, except for the cringey dialogues and cheesy music of course. Keep it up!