My TOP 5 middle weight adventure bikes at the UK's version of EICMA!

Hey Everyone!

Whilst I was milling around the Motorcycle live show with Mike... I thought i'd just share my top 5 middle weight adventure bikes and mine and Mikes experiences with them!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
00:30 BMW F900GS
02:37 KTM 790 ADVENTURE
04:09 SUZUKI VSTROM 800DE
06:26 YAMAHA TENERE 700
08:22 HONDA TRANSALP
10:33 OUTRO
11:37 BLOOPERS

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[justinrice]

It cracks me up. 😂 How the manufacturers say middleweight. When they should be called heavyweight. And the big 1200 and 1300 should be called super heavyweight. Good video

[marcbrasse]

One remembers the Greenlaning horror flick franchise but nowadays she’s hopping over every stick ‘n stone with the greatest of ease. Congratulations with that personal victory Kate!

[eddiejaoude]

Thank you for the video! Super useful, I am still trying to decide what to get. The Transalp is top of my list at the moment

[BiglumpADV]

You have to chuckle at the guys standing and watching Kate presenting to camera at the show. They either have no clue whats going on, or they've fallen head over heels... Mike keep an eye on them lad 😂
For me the T7 is the winner. I rode the Transalp off road at the ABR and loved it, but the Tenere is the one for me. With the changes for 2025 and the frozen Titanium paint job, the base T7 is a firm favourite for next year. With some aftermarket bolt ons it would make a great replacement for the Tenere 1200 I currently throw around the countryside

[gkman]

My mate bought a T7 back in 2023 after 20 odd years off bikes and it does everything. Motorways, scratching round the Isle of Man, the lot. His only complaint is the seat gets rock hard after more than an hour but he finds it a real "swiss army knife" bike for all situations. He bought a Z900RS for "touring" and has barely ridden it as the he finds the T7 just easier to get on with.

[robertpaisley]

I like the transalp gona have to have a go on one

[brucemiller]

None of the above. Loving the looks of the F 900 GSA, more touring biased with the offroad capability. Great video Ma'am...

[richardwood]

Great little video delivered in your usual down to earth informative style! 👍🏻

[chrischristofis]

Ive riden a few of these bikes, had a KTM, own a GS but have to say all of them have good qualities, there are no bad adventure bikes nowadays, we are spolit for choice, there is something to fit everyones budget! And budget is an important factor, especially if you do take it off road ( KTM clutch lever circa £150) It was close for me between the Africa Twin and the GS, i also love the Transalp (Kate needs to own one btw) but feel its a bit small for me, thats me, but there is soooo many great choices in this category. I couldnt go there this year, thank you for your vlogs Kate always right to the point and well made 👍

[oldmanduck]

I always knew Mike had good taste! Has to be the Transalp for me.

[adaptableadventurerider]

Another brilliant video Kate keep up the great work :)

Agree with all your comments on the T7 having had one.

Informative video as always :)

Interesting comments about the Transalp,

Keep up the brilliant work Kate.

[gregbreeze-hatchett]

Must admit the GS looks nice, love the outtakes👅😆nice one Kate

[andrewharrop]

Great little vlog Kate 👍, I think I'd have the V-strom. 🏍👍👌

[creedm]

Awesome video! I'll keep my GS. But, the KTM and the Honda are beautiful bikes for sure. Best!

[gordonwallin]

Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

[danweston]

Marnin Kate n camera man Mike nice vlog. Great reviews of the bikes. I do like the T7's. Cracking bikes. Who won your bike ??? 😊

[rlw]

I keep looking at these kinds of bikes for work

[sizzers]

A very welcome Tuesday bonus! 😃 Haven't you still made your mind up to get the 8R yet?

[R-Tap]

Thought I saw you on the Triumph stand late on Sunday evening.

I was hugging a Street Triple 765 RS.

Are you going to do a naked top 5 from the show? I few over from a Ireland to look at the new Hornet SP. I liked it, but I wasn't excited, so I'm still on the hunt for my next 130-170bhp naked.

[stonecold]

Be great to see a review by you on the new "Significant" upgrades for the triumph Tiger sport 660.Looks Like a great bike kate. Maybe this year?