Another factor to consider is seat height and inseam. People always talk about height, that's not as important as inseam/leg length. I'm 5'7 with a 28 in inseam, I haven't found an ADV bike that I was personally comfortable with - I know other riders of the same build will have a different experience, but for me the tallest bike I"ve owned is Bonneville t100, other than that I prefer the foot forward position of a cruiser.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Good point. I mentioned the low seat height as a reason in my "Why we like cruisers" video but I didn't think of it for this one ✌🏼
@thedood4713
Жыл бұрын
As an adventure bike rider ,I put on my power ranger outfit before I'm even out the door and the megazord fairing at the trail.
@ilikelampshades6
Жыл бұрын
In my experience: Adv bikes are more comfortable. Adv bikes are faster. Adv bikes are better accelerating. Adv bikes are better handling. Adv bikes give better mpg. Adv bikes are more versatile. Adv bikes are better for touring. Adv bikes are better for 2-up riding. Adv bikes are lighter. Adv bikes have better technology. Adv bikes are better on all surfaces. Adv bikes tend to be cheaper. Adv bikes tend to be cooler. Cruisers tend to sound better Cruisers have clubs and cults you can join.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Most points are very subjective. Others will have opposite yet equally valid opinions ✌🏼
@atilathesonofdanubius4277
Жыл бұрын
I've always been a cruiser type, getting ready to move to adv. mainly because I have felt too confined to the road with the cruisers, and I want to just go anywhere with a bike. Also, I'm sort of a trashy rider, meaning I want the bike to work for me and not the other way around. If it gets scratched so what..., by the time I'm done with the bike just sell it cheaper and let someone else put additional scratches on it.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Exactly, ADVs are like levelling up and unlocking a larger part of the map ✌️
@davewilton3101
15 күн бұрын
Well said. About 15 years ago I had a Boxster and people were amazed I would go down a gravel road or drive it in the Canadian prairie winter (proper winter tires of course). I bought it to drive it.
@ScottMiller-tu3gg
Жыл бұрын
It appears the cat chooses the adventure bike!
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Adventure cat ✌🏼
@MatthiasAI
Жыл бұрын
kitty mechanic made my day, also awesome video! Getting my first bike this year and iv been so locked in on yamaha cruisers but was debating ADV because im just thinking of going coast to coast (canada). Even though im sure the ADV might be better this video helped me confirm im sticking with cruisers! Thank you for putting in the time to make this video, so few ppl talk about 2up experiences.
@ChrisSauer-oe5ve
Жыл бұрын
Cruiser’s are usually so heavy, but low to the ground good feeling on Hwy. Adventure bikes are nimble and light to maneuver in city or light dirt. Test ride to see for yourself, your body will tell you what it favors 😊
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Well said ✌️
@elsdave
Жыл бұрын
The cat bro 😂 so cute! Great content!
@Yamahog
Жыл бұрын
Notice how the Cat gravitated towards the Yamaha first and checked it out, Then..... moved over to the Triumph with its tail wagging. LOL. Hmmm, maybe Kondor ran over a snake moving the bike into position............or cow flop....lol. Stay Safe
@billyray3761
3 ай бұрын
You are better off getting your passenger a covered foam rubber pad. (Pillow). It's much more comfortable, and can be removed when you stop for the night.
@masoodkhan3287
Жыл бұрын
You have covered very valid points, one point I would like to add if a person wants freedom with no limits he should go for adventure bikes, because In adventure bike there is no boundaries that's why I always like adventure bikes, yes cruisers is good who don't want like to be dirty😊 Thanks
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Right. Getting dirty is not for cruiser boyz, especially the all-chromed-out ones ✌️
@Yamahog
Жыл бұрын
So in Canada, the cruiser you have is called the V Star XVS 950 Tourer. Comparing Apples and Oranges....XVS 950 Bolt Same engine as the Bolt , but the rake on your bike is 32 degrees, 29 on the Bolt. Seat height is 26.6 ", 27.4 " on the Bolt. Fuel capacity is 17 L , 13 L on the Bolt...... Wet weight is 665#'s. The Bolt is 547 #'s. Wheel base 66.3 " ... 61.8" on the Bolt.... Add on the fact that the Bolt looks like it was designed by Picasso Himself... lol .... standing behind the bike and looking forward. nothing on the bike is left-right symmetrical. Most would say it looks "wonky" for some reason, but it's superbly balanced and fun to ride. Just a fun light comparison of the two Yamahas.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Interesting comparison indeed ✌🏼
@scottfree641
Жыл бұрын
Also before buying a ADV bike, the consumer needs to ask themselves serious questions like. What type of off road are the wanting to do? Is it country roads, gravel, dirt? Or is it OFF off road as in trails, lots of trees, or hills. Meaning don't think your going to spill or stall your big ADV bike and pick it up over and over all day they weigh 100's of pounds and your either going to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger or end up in the hospital with a heart attack at the end of the day. Sometimes your better off buying something like a Susy DR 650 with luggage racks that you can man handle than a actual ADV bike. Which is WAY cheaper and thus keep your cruiser at the same time.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Well said but that's a very different topic. I might get into it at some point ✌️
@kennethreynolds8
Жыл бұрын
Excellent informative vid. I've actually been to the Triumph dealer looking at the Tiger recently.
@j.a.7721
Жыл бұрын
I have a cruiser and got myself an adventure bike they are both great riding. I do prefer riding my cruiser. To me it's so comfortable but limited at least the one I ride. They do sell full cruisers that have saddlebags top case and wind protection..
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Like I said, we're all different so it makes sense to try different things and it's even better when you can have both ✌️
@j.a.7721
Жыл бұрын
@@kondormotorides I would love to get me the Kawasaki Vulcan vaquero
@FreedomRider1982
Жыл бұрын
Some good common sense ideas and thoughts. I just came across your channel in my feed actually. I'm happy to support your efforts and those of other fellow moto content creators. I look forward to seeing and hearing more from you in the future ; keep up the great work and ride safe out there.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Thanks ✌🏼
@FreedomRider1982
Жыл бұрын
@@kondormotorides youtube.com/@kondormotorides👍
@StratfordWingRider
Жыл бұрын
I was looking at adventure bikes, but my leg length just isn’t quite enough for most of them. (Except maybe a CB500X) it’s not something I could easily overcome. I think also cruisers do make you consider a adventure bike because of that limited suspension travel. NZ roads are going through something of a pothole period at the moment. Sometimes I get a bump that knocks me off my seat slightly. I think you riding a cruiser for ten years is a definite positive vote for that bike.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
13 great years ✌️
@reneambags9436
Жыл бұрын
One thing to consider Dan is that the Tiger comes in a low seat option (770mm). And as a fellow Kiwi I can totally relate to the suspension travel issue. Even on the GT Low it is considerably more than a typical cruiser. Which is why I am considering a future switch, even though we ride 2Up. Better suspension outweighs seat comfort for us
@snorman1911
Жыл бұрын
I would really love a cruiser, but at 6' 5" my knees are usually above the tank.
@Yamahog
Жыл бұрын
If you can get one, A Yamaha Stryker sounds like it would be right up your alley, but as mentioned above by Dave Martin, Inseam is the issue , not your over-all height. You sound like you would be better off with foot-forward controls maybe. Stay Safe
@snorman1911
Жыл бұрын
@@Yamahog I'll take a look! I'd love a cruiser. Did I already say that? :)
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Tall boy seats and different handlebars might help you out ✌️
@las9582
Жыл бұрын
Funny these are the two bike types I'm interested in. I'm getting a cheap cruiser first then saving for a good adventure bike
@dapper.moto85
Жыл бұрын
Skip the cruiser and get a V-Strom 650 for $3k. You won't regret it!
@martymcfly1776
Жыл бұрын
TBH I'm not really a fan of adventure bikes, but I had the opportunity to ride an big cruiser the other day, and was not impressed. The bike was far too big, far too heavy and far too difficult to manage for low speed manoeuvering. Slow speed riding in the city was a chore. Cruiser devotees claim that the unbaffled exhaust makes them safer, but I found that the blare of the exhaust made it impossible for me to hear the other vehicles around me, and that made me feel unsafe. I'd much rather take responsibility for keeping myself safe, than to trust my safety to the drivers around me, which makes awareness of other traffic a priority. To make matters worse, when it came to accelerating the power to noise ratio was dismally unsatisfying. For now I'll stick with a lightweight easy to handle bike, with supple handling and eager acceleration.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Next time you need to try a cruiser with a stock exhaust. Anyhow, I also dislike loud pipes and I'll put a video out on that subject when I have the time ✌️
@AyaWetts
Жыл бұрын
adventure bikes are just too tall for me... all very uncomfortable. I would have to make major mods to be able to sit comfortably, and I have to hang off the side of the bike to even touch the ground... almost all of them besides BMW have chains as well, and I hate taking care of chains when doing a lot of distance. If you get a touring cruiser, you get all the wind protection and storage, low height and extremely comfortable with minor mods. The heavy weight takes a while to get used to, but even riding alone all the time the touring is great, wouldn't trade it for "adventure" anything.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Have you seen ADV Travelbug? Two women on Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pros. One of them had the bike lowered extensively. I'm not saying you should try more ADV bikes BTW, your post just reminded me of them. In the end, if you don't care for gravel roads then there's no need to even look at these bikes ✌️
@wasiahmad6954
Жыл бұрын
you have explain pretty well bro, thanks for sharing. keep it up
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Wasi ✌️
@p-dub7422
Жыл бұрын
Good video and unique! First I like the cat making appearances in your video and the kitty mechanic comment was hilarious. What is your cat's name? Ok! This video is interesting because I am thinking about an adventure or sport touring bike and one of my bikes is a cruiser that I would replace it with. I am curious why did you select that particular bike over KTM 890/790 or BMW etc. Have you done anything on that yet? If you could only have one bike cruiser or adventure which? And which do you think is a better all arounder etc? The cruiser bike seems like it would be heavier and less nimble to me. Thanks
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Cat's name: Clara I have a video explaining why I chose this bike: kzitem.info/news/bejne/tHiAzouba4dpfnY - I don't mention KTM in that video but I decided against this brand because of looks and riding position I've used the bike for close to two years now and I love it. Only one bike? I'll have to think about that and maybe post another video but as an all rounder I'd probably go with this Tiger or a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ ✌️
@davewilton3101
15 күн бұрын
I'm in my early 70s and ride a Challenger that I am starting to get tired of the weight so considering something lighter and the GT Pro is on my shortlist as is the S1000xr. Both these are approx 300# lighter. Any oil consumption issues on your Triumph?
@deltabluesdavidraye
Жыл бұрын
Cruiser = ass pain and bad back,no visibility for you little visibility to vehicles.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Whoever can't see on a cruiser shouldn't be riding. Whoever can't see a cruiser shouldn't be driving ✌️
@Yamahog
Жыл бұрын
@@kondormotorides ..... Sounds to me like Mr Raye needs mid controls, so he can stand up on the bike and ride it like an ADV when needed....rather than grin and bare every back-breaking bump on a dirt road.
@arnoldchung919
Жыл бұрын
Cruisers are like top down cars. Adventure bikes are like big comfortable 4X4 SUV for me.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Well said Arnold ✌🏼
@curtisaustin2384
Жыл бұрын
It's all about image with me. I'm adding a jockey shifter to my cruiser.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Lol
@Sideshowbobx
Жыл бұрын
I own 2 cruiser bikes and about to get me an adventure bike as daily. I love riding my cruisers but they are not very pleasurable to ride in inner cities or for daily shores. Both cruiser have little to no storage room, are leggy in man overs nor do I need the passenger space due to the second bike. And I'm a 6'4" guy with long legs that has no issues on enduros.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like and ADV will fit right in ✌️
@NicCaldwell
Жыл бұрын
Well I have just swapped from a cruser to an adv bike. Always ride with pillion. They don't agree with you re the comfort and perfer adv.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I guess not everyone feels the same. Thanks ✌️
@RideFree317
Жыл бұрын
My wife rides on the back of my tiger 900 occasionally, and she said it's comfortable and has her own heated seat for colder days .pillion being closer is not a problem,feel more connected with pillion if you don't have helmet comms.with a few pointers from pilot they know what to expect and explain to them what they are to do in certain situations.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
@@RideFree317 the heated seat is definitely my wife's favorite feature, but did you come from a cruiser beforehand? And if so which one?
@NicCaldwell
Жыл бұрын
@@kondormotorides we had Harley wide glide before our change. Loving corners again haha.
@denisdf12
Жыл бұрын
that is one cute mechanic
@advorlando9855
Жыл бұрын
Good video. When I was young, I had standard style hondas, but a Virago 700 was my first cruiser. I loved riding it so much it messed with my back. I took a 30 year break from riding (family life) and re-entered with a 650 vstrom and it is still my favorite overall bike. We rode the vstrom 2UP no problem, but my wife no longer wants to ride 2UP on the vstrom. I added a 1600 Nomad for her and I. She liked, but I did not. Back issues again and A beast in the parking lot. Now I'm selling the Nomad, because a 2009 Goldwing has taken it's place. A mid-ADV, and a Goldwing. That's a great combo. That might make a good video for my channel. www.youtube.com/@advorlando9855/videos
@winksmt01
Жыл бұрын
I don't like adventure bikes. Give me a cruiser or a retro anyday.
@keithquinn5624
Жыл бұрын
That adventure bike is just a street bike…. That cruiser will go everywhere that “adventure” bike can lol.
@kondormotorides
Жыл бұрын
All bikes can go everywhere but that doesn't mean we'll enjoy it ✌🏼
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