701 , nice straightforward summary about what to expect for those who haven't been before . We are 3 travelling up from Southampton tomorrow (Tuesday) so gives us an insight as to what to expect. Really looking forward to it , all the bikes in one place , instead of travelling around the dealers. I'm sure we'll find some we'd not considered before ! And thanks for including footage of the gear on show , not just the bikes. Well done !
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
Hi hope you enjoy your day there tomorrow and thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 👍
@Hogdriver88
10 ай бұрын
Nice show - thanks for the tour. Some impressive GS riding at the end 👍
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
To be honest I was a bit disappointed in the GS display. They made a big deal about stating they'd only picked the bikes up the day before and yet here they were still able to demo them at a show etc, etc. These guys were from the BMW Offroad Centre in Wales, they live, breathe and possibly sh*T these bikes 24/7. Basically the GS has been 'upgraded' from a 1250 to a 1300, I would have been very surprised if that extra 50cc had caused them any issues! They did a few wheel spins on a highly polished floor, they rode up a small incline with some soil on it and rode down a few steps, before jumping a small gap with a ramp on the launch side.
@oldeconey
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the review Steve. I haven't visited the 'bike show' for a good few years now, and based on this video i won't be visiting this year either,,,a great report that covered all areas of the show ...why oh why must bikers be expected to pay through the nose for poor facilities...some things just don't change.......Yes I know its early in the morning for me to be posting ...lol
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
I know I keep harping on about the ABR event but that honestly does represent great value for money and the facilities are excellent there. Yes they've had a couple of issues in the past but the difference is you give them feed back and they address those issues and make sure there's never a repeat. Here it's the same old, same old year in, year out. I hope someone associated with the event sees my video and reads these comments and gets in touch, I'll be happy to discuss things with them in a cvil manner. 👍
@ravirajashekhar9541
10 ай бұрын
Hi. Thanks for sharing! 👏
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
No problems 👍
@46boon
10 ай бұрын
✊️Motocycle lives That's cool🤘more interactive. Riding compare to other motoshow 💯🌟📸👍
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
True that!
@veefour57
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the show tour, you're the only one that's shown some of the retail stands! I'm heading up there on Thursday with no intentions of buying a new bike but some new bits of kit is a possibility! I've booked a hotel for the night so plan to visit the Triumph Experience in Hinckley on Friday before heading home. Once again, thank you!
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
I always like to show some of the smaller retailers as attending these events is a lifeline for them and they pay a hell of a lot of money to attend these events. Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you have a good time on Thursday.
@adrianwhitfield6656
10 ай бұрын
Went yesterday, and agree with your summation. I think its worth going maybe once every three or four years, unless you have a specific thing in mind. For a 5 hour round trip, I wandered around for a couple of hours and that was enough. Really liked the look of the Langen twinstroke and Lightspeed and Norton 961 Le Energette, all completely unaffordable.
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I agree with you, it's probably more beneficial missing a couple of years between attending to keep it interesting. I'm going to give the London Bike Show a try in 2024 as I've never visited that event, I'll see how it compares. 👍
@dewipeach
10 ай бұрын
I was thinking to go later in the week, train from Stafford, will watch a few more vlogs to if worth the inclusive costs for very little to see.
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
I think if you watch a few more videos of the show you'll probably have seen everything that's on offer to see and save yourself a ton of money. There's not really a massive buzz in the place to get you excited about anything. 👍
@dewipeach
10 ай бұрын
Oddly in saying that I'd done just that.. If not so cold, I've money for fuel in the bike..@@701Adventures
@Djfunkymike
10 ай бұрын
nice vid and as you say hasn't changed much, therefore you saved me a visit, and money lol.
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
Ha, glad to be of service. 😂
@lewsdirtbikedays
10 ай бұрын
Hi mate, thanks alot for the insight. This isnt my type of event anyway as its so road bike orientated, but enjoyed the video anyway ✌🏻 was there no Yamaha there? Was the new Triumph 250F mx bike there?
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
Hi, I'm not sure about the Triumph 250F, I didn't pay too much attention to the Triumph's stand. I'm sure there was a Yamaha stand, I remember seeing some T7's. 👍
@J.Harry.T
10 ай бұрын
This is an expensive day out and each year there are fewer genuine exhibitors. I went on Monday and didn’t think much of it. Unless someone gives me a free ticket, I shan’t be going again anytime soon.
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
Judging by the comments of the majority on here, you're not alone with your opinion of the event. It needs a good shake up
@JohnB23177
10 ай бұрын
Trailer looks good. Did you edit out the bit where you bought the husqvarna christmas tree baubles ?
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
Ha,ha, it’s funny you should say that. 😂 I did quite like the look of the Norden 901, I can’t quite make my mind up whether I would like one or not. 🤔
@motoclonkdribblehead5423
10 ай бұрын
Do they charge for parking as well still? I've been a biker for over 47 years and It's been my past experience that except for a few occasions, it's just not worth the money or the time. The last bit of excitement was probably the supercharged H2. All the manufacturers need to use their imagination and shake things up. What is all the hype surrounding Royal oilfields all about? There incapable of pulling the skin off a rice pudding. Come on people wake up
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
Ha, ha, I feel the same way about all the hype about the GS1300, one minute the 1250 is the best thing since sliced bread and then suddenly it's yesterday's news. As for the parking, yes, they still charge you. £11 for an advance ticket, £18 on the day. 👍
@motoclonkdribblehead5423
10 ай бұрын
Figures, rip as much money as possible out of the customers for as little as possible. I agree about the GS, I am not keen on the new one either and your stuck with the technology even if you don't want it and then there's the cost. Who's got £22000 to spend on a toy.
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
@@motoclonkdribblehead5423 Owning a GS has always been an expensive game but £22k is going to stretch most peoples finances these days.👍
@johndavy8801
10 ай бұрын
Looks like RE missed a trick here as only 1x New Himmie on display,I see lots of very disappointed RE fans not able to sit on it for size.😢
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
That's a fair point, I did think it was poor that potential customers couldn't sit on it. 👍
@Grumpysprout
10 ай бұрын
I see that BMW were attracting all the fat bikers!.....or were they built in air bags😂😂😂
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
As we say up in Yorkshire, I'm Saying Now't 😂😂
@dewipeach
10 ай бұрын
Was to be my comment too... did that one gent express bit tight, not a lot of room...!
@martinfretwell
10 ай бұрын
17 POUNDS TO PARK THE CAR DONT GO ITS CRAP ANYWAY. NO PRETTY GIRL NO FREE STUFF . AND THE PEOPLE TALKING ON STAGE IT JUST SAD .
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
Yes I remember when you used to get a bag of goodies as you entered.
@martinfretwell
10 ай бұрын
@@701Adventures so true and pretty lady's and free stunt shows. The whole atmosphere was happier.
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
@@martinfretwell I agree completely 👍
@D-WFR
10 ай бұрын
NEC. Ticket cost £31 on the day. Eicma, The world’s largest motorbike show on the day £22. No, it doesn’t have to be this way.
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Motorcycle Live is old & stale. It's the same format year after year, predictable and in some areas, uninspiring. For a day out with your mates it's okay but it's too expensive to get in and park. 👍
@dynamicdad1054
10 ай бұрын
And then they charge for parking, unless you ride your bike in the rain there.
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
@@dynamicdad1054 And then if you go on the bike and you buy anything bulky you don't always have the space to get it home! 😂
@teej710
10 ай бұрын
I stopped going in 2019. It's just a ripoff nowadays. The Motorhome show 2023 @,NEC was 10 halls in size and free parking, for £12.50. So I can't see how Motorcycle Live justifies the cost 😬
@701Adventures
10 ай бұрын
@@teej710 I guess the organisers know bikers will pay the inflated prices so they exploit that. 👍
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