Bike News Review - June 2024 Edition

In this month's "Bike News" I discuss BMW's all new R20 Concept, Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE v KTM 690 SMC R, Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America, Ducati Scrambler, Honda CBR650R v Aprilia RS660 v Susuki GSX8-R v Triumph Daytona 660 v Kawasaki ZX-4RR v Yamaha R7, Dave Myers Tribute Run, KTMs Noise Sensors, The lack of TT coverage in the mainstream media, Yamaha Tenere 700 Extreme v KTM 890 Adventure R v Ducati DesertX Rally, World Record 2 up Tour, Fastest speed being dragged behind a motorcycle world record attempt, Honda CBR600RR v Ducati Panigale V2 v Kawasaki ZX-6R v Triumph Street Triple 765RS, Parish Notices and much more!

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Please be aware I am not a professional journalist or otherwise claim to be an expert in any way in motorcycles or anything else. I'm just an ordinary biker like you probably are. Please regard my videos as entertainment only and if information presented is important to you, please verify it via a knowledgable third party....the videos I post are just my opinions and are no more valid than anyone elses.

[timothyangus]

In 2018/9 I rode my V Strom 650, two up around the world, at the age of 63. I did 43, 000 miles in total, as I had to finish the last 5000 in 2022 due to breaking my collarbone in Kazakhstan.

[gregburville]

Not taking anything away from the brilliant world record tour in 589 days, but for an even more amazing real two-up adventure, get your hands on a copy of the book (I got mine on Ebay) "Two-Up" By Scooter to Australia. In 1957, Michael Marriott and his wife Nita rode their NSU 150cc Prima scooter from England, through West and Eastern Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan to India and Sri Lanka. then Perth to Sydney to Darwin. No internet, no communications, on a 150cc two stroke scooter. That that is a feat that should be remembered. A cracking read.

[orlandoberry]

Too bad we can’t have noise restrictions for politicians.

[hebehall]

So glad you said you didn’t know about Dave’s ride out. I thought I was the only one! I was gutted when I found out and would’ve gone as well.

[SirOsisofLiver]

Sad news about Mat. The Bike Show wasn't one of my mainstays, but I did binge watch it periodically. I knew he was quite sick, but hadn't heard that he'd passed. Condolences to his friends and family. Thanks for the update.

[csposir]

There are loud bikes that are an obnoxious intrusion on the road to be sure, I’m not opposed to the idea of noise cameras, but I’m pretty sure there’d be a greater number of large trucks that’d exceed the threshold settings for noise. And for that I for one would be greatly appreciate seeing cited for noise violations and orders to repair.

[DatOldeBiker]

Thanks Mr. Flyer. Sad news indeed about Dave Myers passing. The "Hairy Bikers" gave an excellent representation of us two wheel enthusiasts. I also almost missed the TT - thought is was later in the month. Some great racing and new records made.
I'm looking forward to seeing your review of the Triumph 660 Daytona - shame my Triple R isn't styled more like that. Enjoy your event-filled weeks ahead I'll join you for the scram (figuratively obs) My own "Parish Notice" is that I finally was fit enough to get the bike out and MOT'd so now the enjoy the summer. Please keep up the great work you do and keep safe, but especially have fun. :>)

[matthewoliver]

Didn't know Mat had passed I was aware he was battling the terrible disease from some of the past bike show episodes, sad news RIP Mat.

[garyhope]

Love the monthly bike news, a great way to start my early morning with Mrs H in bed and our 2 dogs asleep on the sofa next to me, meaning no interruptions haha. Condolences to Mat's family and friends, far to young. Can't wait to see your 'tarting up' of the GS, I get the feeling that bike could be a constant tennant of your garage. I hope you both enjoy the ABR festival.

[stevesimpson]

Noise cameras may not be a big thing yet, but I think they will be coming. I live in Hathersage in the Peak District, and they announced just today that the council are looking into having one installed, pretty much at the end of our drive. I'm not surprised though, I live about 200 yards from where the 30mph switches to a 60mph straight, and on a weekend it does get annoying listening to bikes either screaming off down the 60 stretch, or doing rev bomb down changes as they slow (too late) for the village.

[martinwilkinson]

Well done, Mrs Flyer from the other side of the world.

New Zealand has some lovely quiet roads to explore.

[giovanniricci]

Thank you so much for this review and, this time, a special thank you for remembering Matt Durrans. A really great bike journalist and a passionate rider, I’ll be missing him a lot. ✌️

[vevey]

I am looking forward to more of your tours, particularly liked the Alaska and Japan trip as the scenery and your commentary was superb and not forgetting bike scran which we can all relate to.

[mikecore]

Andy just a message about your garage torque after watching it and your comments about your custom bike it reminded me of a bike I sold 18 months ago Trident with a green gold one off paint job. I went on autotrader and found my bike available to buy at a garage near me and it is now back in my garage😊. Thanks Mike ps love your bike as well🏍️

[stephenheaton]

was lucky to hear about Dave Day was the best ride out ive ever had to Barrow in Furness it was reported 200, 000 people lined then route cheering all the bikes on was deeply moving

[markimark]

cant beat morning hot bevy and Bike News!!!! thanks Andy!

[williamcoulter]

Bikes are taken off the road instantly in Germany and Austria now if you fail a noise test, they are very active on the B500 with all aftermarket parts checked for E marks and you must carry the paperwork to prove the parts are approved, this includes braided brake lines and footpegs as well as exhaust systems all of these will get your bike impounded if not compliant.

[whiskywhippet]

Great news that you’re keeping your GS, newer isn’t always better.

[splodge]

Steel frames and twin cylinder engines dont make a SuperSports bike. At least the Honda CBR 600R and Kawasaki ZX6R have 4 cylinder engines and alloy frames. I'll be keeping my 2002 ZX6R, fun and reasonably comfortable.

[JezNashMusic]

Love the Bike News!! Hope you have a fab time at the festival, Andy!