Thank you Chris for the invitation to a "poke and a feel"🤣. I felt disapointed by the launch season last year, it does feel much more positive this year. You definitely have more than your fair share of Negative Norman's in the comments though. Imagine what they'll be like in the depths of winter in January! Keep putting out the content, but maybe accept that the comments section has a yeast infection👍
Great quick review! Please do a test ride on MV Augusta Dragster RR if given the opportunity. I watched your review of z900rs cafe and it was great just like the superveloce review.Thanks for being straight up.
There seem to be a lot more interesting new models this year making a visit much more appealing than in recent years. 5:06 I do like that Scrambler - the livery is very "Martini", don't you think?
Sadly not going this year as once travel , food , entry and parking its a £300 day out for us both and that can go towards new kit next year or even a adventure holiday somewhere
Aren't there any of the Chinese bikes there? I'm sure you would have mentioned it if they were there. I was hoping to have a sit on a CFMoto 450MT as I really fancy one.
I watched Chris yesterday doing the BMW off road thing , was good .Only thing I’d say as being first time at one of these shows , why barrier off any new models , what is the cost really to a company if one got a few scratches and secondly , where are all the pit girls ?
KLE is super late to the party the CF Moto MT450 will have sold millions of units by the time 2026 rolls around. That bike looks like an adventure bike with the Ninja 500 engine.
Hmmm .. the single front disc set up on the KLE would suggest it's likely going to be a smaller capacity bike than the 890 and Tenere ... maybe a 450cc or 500cc to compete with the CFmoto / Kove / BMW / KTM small Adv offerings
It's definitely the 450cc engine they have in the new Ninja 500. You can compare the engines from images. It's even the same radiator. 45hp. Let's hope it's not to heavy. The Z500 weighs 167kg, the minimum to stay under the 0,2kw/kg limit of the A2 license class. The KLE will definitely be heavier, it's just a question of how much heavier. I suppose it'll be around 180-190kg fully fuelled.
More than likely the 451cc Ninja 500 engine. It's basically a complete rethink of the Versys-X 300, which got left behind in the old emissions regs years ago... it was never a proper match for that old 296 engine anyway.
Looks as if the place is empty went few years ago and several manufacturers was there place was empty, very disappointed, a d yet they still had the cheek to charge the full price 😢
'Preview' is written in the video title. "Preview before opening" is mentioned verbally. The part of the show that has a lot of space and not so many bikes is verbally mentioned as being "the festival area". Do you need a translator?
The new DRZ is “ almost “ a total disappointment ☝️, firstly I may add I know in the UK and European markets you haven’t had it since around 2006 , but in Australia and US still get the “ unchanged “ 25” odd year old bike that’s been in production since 1999. So for us it’s a disappointment. WHY well one MAJOR floor is the 5 speed box still , basically the same engine with bolted on fuel injection, ABS - a good 👍 thing , and traction control- that is stupid on a 400cc trail bike , AND it’s heavier . Basically what the KLR 650 done , but with a bit less tech . No wonder the Chinese are leaving the Japanese behind now when they will not do any major updates. The newish 800 engine they made a few years back was the first new engine in over 20 years. Unfortunately the Chinese are doing to the Japanese what they did to the British manufacturing industry.
Apart from being a great rider his enthusiasm is infectious
100%
A rising tide raises all ships, even the critical and resentful ships who badmouth 75% of manufacturers for not fulfilling their selfish wishes. 😄
Thanks, we'll pass it on.
We just need to steal Chads passport so Chris gets a few more sunny bike launches!
Great to chat to Chris yesterday. A really nice chap and considering how busy he was still had the time to chat to us and have a laugh. Top geezer 👍
Great channel. And well presented. A man of many talents.
Heading tomorrow from Belfast , looking forward to it! 😊
Thanks for the eyballs 👀 Chris.
Some very sweet lookin scoots there. 😃
Stuck in Oklahoma.
So happy bike shows have come back and they are a thing again 🤓
Chris can't wait for your full coverage of the Motorcycle Live ❤❤😊😊
That KLE looks seriously interesting
That speed twin is jaw dropping.
DRZ never went out of style here in Australia. Glad they're keeping it around.
Some lovely new bikes. Might have to catch the show. That triumph rs looks beautiful.
genuinely looking forward to the KLE - gutted it's 2026 but hey , we know Kawi will build a good one 🙂
Going on wednesday. Cant wait!
Great preview. I’m going on Monday (trade day)
Thank you Chris for the invitation to a "poke and a feel"🤣.
I felt disapointed by the launch season last year, it does feel much more positive this year.
You definitely have more than your fair share of Negative Norman's in the comments though. Imagine what they'll be like in the depths of winter in January!
Keep putting out the content, but maybe accept that the comments section has a yeast infection👍
Aw I was hoping for a bit more on the KLE. Fair enough
Great quick review! Please do a test ride on MV Augusta Dragster RR if given the opportunity. I watched your review of z900rs cafe and it was great just like the superveloce review.Thanks for being straight up.
There seem to be a lot more interesting new models this year making a visit much more appealing than in recent years. 5:06 I do like that Scrambler - the livery is very "Martini", don't you think?
Love the new BSAs❤❤❤❤
xsr 900 still my favourite new bike
I would love one of those electric BMX bikes
Not going this year ..but the suzy DRZ is tempting
Sadly not going this year as once travel , food , entry and parking its a £300 day out for us both and that can go towards new kit next year or even a adventure holiday somewhere
Damn, pity the kle500 isn’t coming until 2026. I’m buying my next adv in 2025, very interested to see what the kle500 ends up like
Aren't there any of the Chinese bikes there? I'm sure you would have mentioned it if they were there. I was hoping to have a sit on a CFMoto 450MT as I really fancy one.
I watched Chris yesterday doing the BMW off road thing , was good .Only thing I’d say as being first time at one of these shows , why barrier off any new models , what is the cost really to a company if one got a few scratches and secondly , where are all the pit girls ?
KLE is super late to the party the CF Moto MT450 will have sold millions of units by the time 2026 rolls around. That bike looks like an adventure bike with the Ninja 500 engine.
I hope the new KLE is more than a reskinned v-strom
Onya chriso
Hmmm .. the single front disc set up on the KLE would suggest it's likely going to be a smaller capacity bike than the 890 and Tenere ... maybe a 450cc or 500cc to compete with the CFmoto / Kove / BMW / KTM small Adv offerings
Exactly what I thought when I saw that, and certainly hope it's the case
Yeh hopefully using the same engine as the new 500 Ninja but a bit more adapted to off-road with more torque.
It's definitely the 450cc engine they have in the new Ninja 500. You can compare the engines from images. It's even the same radiator. 45hp. Let's hope it's not to heavy. The Z500 weighs 167kg, the minimum to stay under the 0,2kw/kg limit of the A2 license class. The KLE will definitely be heavier, it's just a question of how much heavier. I suppose it'll be around 180-190kg fully fuelled.
More than likely the 451cc Ninja 500 engine.
It's basically a complete rethink of the Versys-X 300, which got left behind in the old emissions regs years ago... it was never a proper match for that old 296 engine anyway.
What’s the name of the Kawasaki electric bike? Can’t hear when you say it :)
Hmm, I thought the mystery bike was going to be a dual sport KLE500?
ADV or Dual Sport, not sure which category. Maybe a hybrid of the two.
i really expected triumph to give cruise control as standard for the r and rs models in 2025 since they did that on a trident .....a trident 😑😑😑😑
Pinnacle of 4 cylinder heh...
Shame Aprilia don’t make more of an effort
Looks as if the place is empty went few years ago and several manufacturers was there place was empty, very disappointed, a d yet they still had the cheek to charge the full price 😢
@@martinhughes9769 this was before it opened, packed now.
'Preview' is written in the video title. "Preview before opening" is mentioned verbally. The part of the show that has a lot of space and not so many bikes is verbally mentioned as being "the festival area".
Do you need a translator?
Put a down payment on a 990 RCR 2 weeks ago.
Why? You should wait for the KLE.
Shame the KLE isn't coming until 2026, I'll have spent my money on something else by then.
Ducati Panigale Tricolore????
Do Kawasaki has the w800 there ?
Tough😢😢
Kawasaki just getting serious about "Adventure" bikes? KLR folks disagree 😛
I used to go to mcl in the past, it's not the show it once was.
Ktm will be under new owners before long, I think within a few weeks.
i d like a new kle,but not 500.bigger
451cc, if they use the Ninja 500 engine which I'm 99% sure they did.
The new DRZ is “ almost “ a total disappointment ☝️, firstly I may add I know in the UK and European markets you haven’t had it since around 2006 , but in Australia and US still get the “ unchanged “ 25” odd year old bike that’s been in production since 1999. So for us it’s a disappointment. WHY well one MAJOR floor is the 5 speed box still , basically the same engine with bolted on fuel injection, ABS - a good 👍 thing , and traction control- that is stupid on a 400cc trail bike , AND it’s heavier . Basically what the KLR 650 done , but with a bit less tech . No wonder the Chinese are leaving the Japanese behind now when they will not do any major updates. The newish 800 engine they made a few years back was the first new engine in over 20 years. Unfortunately the Chinese are doing to the Japanese what they did to the British manufacturing industry.
Kawasaki KLE...... ONLY RELEASED IN EUROPE.
Let's hope not.
Kawasaki's low mudguard useless on muddy, clayey roads. Not a good start for an adventure bike.
Why the rush ? Take the time next video! ...
@@wsbygt because we had an hour before it opened.
@@BikeWorldTVshow ✌
Too many big, silly overpriced machines
Sorry not for me Chris😢
nothing is made specifically for you bud, I hate the comments saying stuff like this
@@GRamerDim He's engaging with the content and he's not being offensive. I've seen a lot worse comments then this. Don't be a nanny
@@_Makanko_ Chris probably doesn't know Achilles22. How could Chris respond to it? There's no data, no info, no reasons, just a crying comment.
a bike in a box with no info--- i will never consider a kaweaski
I suspect, you’ve peddled many a bicycle. 🫡