Crossing Canada's Only Desert on a Yamaha TW200 - 2018 Review

Yes, Canada has a desert. Sort of. It's actually pretty sweet and unbeknownst to the rest of the world. Just like our desserts, then. We partner up with a new ol' friend named TW200 (or 'T-Dubs') for an adventure across the desert to see if she’s still got that zest and spirit of adventure that she had back in the day.

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[idontevendrink]

This is easily the highest quality motorcycle content on the internet

[CGR]

Please stop convincing me to buy motorcycles I don’t need.

[NovaRedBaron]

As a former Yamaha TW200 owner, this video is golden. I regretted selling the bike the day I sold it. This bike was more like having a loyal Labrador retriever than it was having a motorcycle. Well done FortNine, well done!!!

[mr.mckinnon]

Damn! I'm an English teacher and I want to commend you on the writing in your videos. Your scripts are written with intellect and wordplay that makes me want to rethink my stereotypes about YouTubers. Your vocabulary and precise diction reflect a tonne of skill, and your verbal control is studied and calming - a Bob Ross in a world of Sponge Bobs. Thank you for elevating the form and not underestimating your audience. It's downright literary what you're achieving here!

[eliebreaux]

How in the F*CK are you guys putting out better content with higher production value than anything I have ever seen from traditional media? This is 5 years old at this point and watching it today still feels like a revelation. Truly superb work guys.

[Captain-Max]

This is one of the best videos I have ever watched. If anything was going to convince this broken down 70 year old Man to purchase just one more dirt bike before the end this video is it. I have yearned for a TW 200 To explore Arizona deserts For the past 5 years. Sadly I know My patched together spine would not tolerate it. You have earned yourself another subscriber. Off road forever my friend! 👍

[one-of-us]

This was a short movie,
not a YouTube video... Bravo!

[hugoalju]

Those "no trespassing" signs in the end gave me a sad feeling about the world getting smaller... Guys, this video is pure poetry on 2 wheels, thank you for doing it.

Edit: Wow, never thought I'd have these many likes and a discussion. Fellas, I understand the reason behind these signs, sure you'd better be safe than sorry about your land, my statement is purely based on a romantic view on the world. I love trail hiking, exploring, and I'm someone who just likes to be there and leave nothing but footprints, but I can't speak for the rest of the world. It's just that lately there's less and less of these places to go and people to care for them.

[anthonyabadies]

Damn that hits the spot.."Sure I'm not gonna get there fast, but I'll get there"..whew life lesson right there

[eljefe]

In 1977, got my first Yamaha 80 enduro at 13 years old and put hundreds of miles on the prairies and foothills of Alberta. This video allowed me to feel the cold air, freezing water and the warmth of the campfire at the last mile of the day. I now live in Southern AZ on the border of Mexico with my KLR 650. Thank you for taking me back to those days where all I cared about was "getting there" and wondering if I was actually going to survive.

[Miata]

It's not a motorcycle review. It's art.
Your videos constantly amaze me.

[whpHBhatch]

I feel like I'm stealing something while watching these videos without paying.

[Brendead]

I like how when I'm watching your videos, it feels like you're sharing something you found, instead of giving me a lecture.

[m.dennis]

Poetry. Riding art. You name it. Watching this in 2022 and dang, Ryan and the Fortnine team sure are on a class of their own. Keep it up!

[Gandalftheblack]

I bought my TW200 because of this video. I still come back and watch it occasionally as the cinematography is enthralling.

[BuildingCenter]

In conversation, I bet this guy frequently hears "I've never thought about it that way."

Also, Aneesh Shivanekar is a beast of a cinematographer.

[EvanzoZubinsky]

I have contributed russian subtitles to share the video with my friends, so please accept it if you don't mind! Keep up the good work!

[DouViction]

I trained on a TW200 for my license test. Hearing this engine again brought back memories.
And, as always with these videos, it was a huge pleasure to watch.

[hfjdlofhdkjd]

"I've had farts with more compression " 😂you had me rolling on the floor 😂

[driller]

at about the 10th time watching this I bought a TW200. Took it for its first ride and I have to say I am in love. It can go through some crazy terrain that no other bike (maybe besides a rokon) could do. Way different riding style than my motorcross bike I used to have. Me with my wife as passenger plowed through deep sand, mud, steep hills etc. I couldn't believe it!