What sub £7k motrcycle can get a former sports bike rider back into biking? The short list: Royal Enfield Interceptor Kawasaki Z650RS Kawasaki Vulcan 650 Honda Rebel 500 And a very appealing Triumph that you very possibly should consider! The Triumph Thunderbird Sport. Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c.freddiedobbs www.instagram.co…

Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode- your one stop motorcycle shop. www.xlmoto.eu ___________ I look into the help the UK government has given to motorists, and find out if there's still money to be made from motorbikes. If we're patient and hold out, can we actually turn a profit on our used bikes? ___________ Find me on: www.fredd…

I search for a Great Value Adventure / Do it All Bike That I'm not Afraid to Drop While Off Roading. A bike that I can commute on, tour on, and- importantly- do some off roading on and not worry about scratching it! The Bikes in question: Ducati Desert X Yamaha Tenere Rally Husqrvana Norden Royal Enfield Scram 411 Royal Enfield Himalayan Ducati Scr…

For 10% off at www.sizzapp.com use code FREDDIE (valid until the end of July 2022). I try to answer some questions and read through some messages, including what to pick between a Honda Shadow and Honda Rebel 500, and a new BSA Gold Star or a first generation Triumph Street Triple R. And the cost of biking in different parts of the world. Singapore…

I take a look at the progress electric motorcycles are making, and why they're not accelerating in popularity more quickly. And why are new petrol powered motorcycles still not that economical? The Victory Hammer I discussed: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202206086596745?make=Victory&model=Hammer&include-delivery-option=on&radius=1500&s…

Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week’s podcast episode. www.sizzapp.com My choice of 10 motorcycles that can be bought with a £44,000 budget- the same price as one high end motorbike: My choice: Royal Enfield Classic 500 (2013): £3,650 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe: £9k, 2005 model Yamaha XJ1300, £3,200, 2004 BMW R1200GS 2005, £4,500 Honda G…

Thanks to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode! I read through a few of your emails, including a novice DIY level Harley Davidson Sportster owner who attempted to take on a £1,100 repair quote homself, a Vespa on tour and the irresponsibility of taking out a loan to buy your dream motorbike. And I look into a recent article claiming it now cos…

Thanks to Sizzapp, the motorcycle tracker and rider’s mate, for sponsoring this week’s episode. www.sizzapp.com _____________________ I don’t want to save up for a motorcycle, and I want my dream bike now. I take a look at motorcycle finance. How expensive is it, and could it allow me to buy a dream motorbike that’d otherwise be unattainable? _____…

Thank you to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week’s podcast episode! The Ride and Sons Arrow Jacket in Sand that I wore in my Euro trip is currently on a gigantic sale for below £100 and can be found here: https://bit.ly/sLQ9jxr After getting back from my 2,200mile Euro trip, I take a look at some £2-5,000 motorcycles that I think would be a great compa…

For 10% off Sizzapp devices for the rest of May 2022, use code FREDDIE www.sizzapp.com _______ I take a look at a bike that was never popular, and still to this day, its desirability hasn’t grown; the 1100 Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog. And I see how cheaply I can tour Europe and aim to find a £2,000 continent crusher! The bikes in today’s episode: BMW R12…

I find a brilliant looking bike from Yamaha- the Virago 535, for under £2,000: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202205055384160?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=da176ff&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&model=XV535&make=Yamaha&include-delivery-option=on&page=1 And I list my top three picks for a sub £10k Sunday blast motorcycle: Harley Davi…

Thank you to XLMOTO for sponsoring this week's episode. To find the XLMOTO Vintage backpack, click here: https://bit.ly/3qIT4KI I read out a few of your messages, including a great story of a first motorcycling experience that went brilliantly wrong. And I search for a 1980's Yamaha VMax and cannot believe the price! The bikes from this week's epis…

I do my best to help two bikers pick their first big bike from a selection of modern classic and cruisers. The Proworks Custom Bike Stand I mentioned in this episode can be bought from XLMOTO.com and is only around £30: https://bit.ly/3q34JDM Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs Hosted on Acast. S…

I help out two listeners of the podcast with what bike they should buy next! What’s the best bike I can find for £2,000, and what’s the best bike I can find for £4,500. Find Me On: www.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs The Motorcycles Discussed Today: Sub £2k: Suzuki Gladius: https://www.gumtree.com/p/suzuki-m…

I help out two listeners of the podcast with what bike they should buy next! What’s the best bike I can find for £2,000, and what’s the best bike I can find for £4,500. Find Me On: www.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs The Motorcycles Discussed Today: Under £2,000: Suzuki Gladius: https://www.gumtree.com/p/suz…

After having so much fun on a 1990 Honda Transalp, I task myself with finding a very soon to be classic adventure motorcycle for under £3,000. It has to be over 20 years old (because I want something close to classic teritory), it must be reliable, and I must feel confident that it can take me around the world with confidence. Find Me On: www.fredd…

I take a look at the Honda CB900 from 1979-1984, as well as see what other classic Honda's from pre-1990 are available. And I try to find the best motorcycle I can for under £2,000! __________________________ Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week's episode! __________________________ Find Me On: www.freddiedobbs.com www.instagram.com/dob.bs ww…

The Italian stallion you may well have forgotten about; the 2000 - 2005 Cagiva Raptor! This is a bike every bit as good looking as the Ducati Monster of the same era, yet with a £1,500-£3,500 price tag as a used proposition. Surely an imminent classic?? And the bike that broke the gentleman's agreement; the 1200 Triumph Daytona 1220. The 147hp beas…

In this week’s episode; I share your thoughts on the current state of motorcycle prices- are they getting to expensive and evolving beyond a point that we want? And a BSA A65 that’d been left for 38 years, only to be uncovered as a very limited edition Lightning model from 1965 (one of only 200!). And I take a look at the Royal Enfield Scram 411- a…

Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week's podcast episode! For 15% off all 2G Sizzapp devices until 27th March, use code "FREDDIE15". www.sizzapp.com ____________ I share a fascinating story of a BSA A65 Lightning special edition that was left for 38 years and has just recently been confirmed as one of the limited edition original bikes! And wha…

For the XLMOTO Course Kit Bundle Sale, whereto can buy a pair of riding jeans and leather motorcycle jacket for under £80, click here: https://bit.ly/3MwzUB2 (Valid until 27th March 2022) After falling in love with the Royal Enfield Classic 500, I take a closer look at owners' thoughts on the bike, as well as its viability as a used proposition. Fi…

I take a look at the 2000-2006 MV Agusta Brutale 750. A bike you may not have considered before, but it looks like a very good used proposition! And the new trial noise cameras coming into play in France that could be be the start of things to come. And Triumph's new Royal Enfield Meteor rival is well under way! Find me on: www.freddiedobbs.com www…

I chat about the past week, including the GQ Car of the Year Awards. And I look at the residual values of the 2012 Limited Edition Triumph Scrambler Steve McQueen. And finally; over-stretching oneself, financially, to buy a vehicle. I chat about some of my experiences. Find Me On: www.freddiedobbs.com www.youtube.com/c/freddiedobbs www.instagram.co…