Is motorcycling allowed?

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Go read up on the Vit/swart pilen's, non influencer reviews.

They are very underwhelming bitsa bikes.

Jensen Beeler of Asphaltandrubber.com was at the launch, was not impressed. He is one of the biking journo's I like because he is not afraid to call a spade, a spade. He does have a bias to Ducati's though so need to keep that in mind when reading "those" reviews.

[sawystertrance]

Yes it is.

 

Although - I have my eyes on a nice Ruroc berserker lid.

 

Looks pretty similar and I love the interchangeable lenses.

 

https://www.ruroc.com/en_nz/berserker

That Ruroc seems great and I looked at getting something similar but...but here's a question which influenced my decision.

Apparently the goggles are magnetic and fit really snugly into the front of the helmet and I assume therefore that they block airflow. What, then, is the advantage of that helmet over a normal Adv helmet where you could either remove of just flip up the visor?  How do they compare pricewise? At least with an ADV helmet you have the option of a visor for highway riding, for example.

 

[patches]

Go read up on the Vit/swart pilen's, non influencer reviews.

They are very underwhelming bitsa bikes.

Jensen Beeler of Asphaltandrubber.com was at the launch, was not impressed. He is one of the biking journo's I like because he is not afraid to call a spade, a spade. He does have a bias to Ducati's though so need to keep that in mind when reading "those" reviews.

 

Oh no doubt! With the Pilens one is paying for the Scandinavian design and  modern-retro aesthetics.

 

The 390cc in the 401's is mass produced in India, predominantly for Duke 390's, of which there is a cult following over there.

 

The 693cc in the 701 version has been used all over in some shape or form, from Duke 690's to the current KTM 690 Enduro. It's a workhorse not an Arabian thoroughbred.

 

And for the general bike design, my guess is that the Austrians sell the Duke versions for those that want to leather up and get adrenaline pumping (and even then, the Japanese probably do a better job), and the Pilens are for those that spend thousands on fade haircuts, beard oils, and use the bike to ride to overpriced coffee shops 

 

I would never consider a Pilen for anything more than a commuter.

 

If people only bought bikes because they rode well, Harley Davidsons wouldn't exist 

Edited September 1, 2020 by patches

[Wayne Potgieter]

[Andymann]

Go read up on the Vit/swart pilen's, non influencer reviews.

They are very underwhelming bitsa bikes.

Jensen Beeler of Asphaltandrubber.com was at the launch, was not impressed. He is one of the biking journo's I like because he is not afraid to call a spade, a spade. He does have a bias to Ducati's though so need to keep that in mind when reading "those" reviews.

 

 

I must be honest I thought that too about the BMW GS310 - it just didn't give me that BMW quality feel - It certainly looked the part but there was something I just couldn't put my finger on.  I felt something similar then we brought in the little YZF150 from India - lots of steel parts painted silver to look like Aluminium castings.....

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

I must be honest I thought that too about the BMW GS310 - it just didn't give me that BMW quality feel - It certainly looked the part but there was something I just couldn't put my finger on.  I felt something similar then we brought in the little YZF150 from India - lots of steel parts painted silver to look like Aluminium castings.....

 

The new 390 adventure also has a budget build look and feel. 

There is a catalytic convertor which is almost as big as the engine block and the whole instrument cluster looks like it was bodged on. That sells for just shy of R100K.

New bike prices are just ridiculous.

You can buy a very well looked after, but used, 1190 adventure for about the same money!!!!

[Patchelicious]

The new 390 adventure also has a budget build look and feel. 

There is a catalytic convertor which is almost as big as the engine block and the whole instrument cluster looks like it was bodged on. That sells for just shy of R100K.

New bike prices are just ridiculous.

You can buy a very well looked after, but used, 1190 adventure for about the same money!!!!

 

I have been itching to get a bike here npow that I have settled. 

 

So I started shopping. It was shocking to see that the Japanese bikes now rival the Italian bikes on price. It used to be at least 50% more cost effective to when I last looked. R1 vs 999 etc

 

A 675 F3, £15k is about the same price as a R6 which is £13k odd

Edited September 2, 2020 by Patchelicious

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Does anyone need / want a pair of rd350 ypvs trispoke rims? A mate of mine has some in his rafters just taking up space.

[Wannabe]

Does anyone need / want a pair of rd350 ypvs trispoke rims? A mate of mine has some in his rafters just taking up space.

 

What does he want for them?

 

I might be interested.

Edited September 3, 2020 by Wannabe

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

What does he want for them?

 

I might be interested.

1500 for the set apparently. Open to offers

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Post pics and contact details, always guys looking for those on our 2T group.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Waiting for em. Will post asap.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Here we go

[Wannabe]

1500 for the set apparently. Open to offers

 

Where is he located, Myles?

I'll take them. 

[patches]

 

Congrats Wayne!

 

When are we going for a ride?! 

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Where is he located, Myles?

I'll take them. 

 

Let me know if you do take it please. Won't send it around if its already technically sold.....