What Bike Next? (Ep 6) - 5'3" Leonie looks at Multistrada replacements

Missed the mark here, boys.

I thought for sure they would have selected a Tiger 660 or a Tracer.

Coming from a Multistrada, everything else would seem to be a downgrade!

Annoying woman

They are all heavy-ass shit

Great fun video, brilliant. Yeh nah, it is Suzuki's fault. 855 is a stupid seat height that disqualifies a range of people, including me. Other adventure bikes are similar. Unnecessary and limiting, Leonie is right, time for OEMs to change. BTW What did she pick??

Obviously unnecessarily fast, but what about a 1290 super duke GT. You get the torque (duh), wind protection, luggage (sort of) as well as it being not stupidly tall or wide. Failing that, maybe an Guzzi V100?

She needs an Honda NC

Im not sure if simon wears these jackets for a laugh 😂

Low seat, low suspension GS? Although she said she wanted smaller, She didn't like the 900T

Hi Guys, I'm surprised you didn't offer Leonie a go on a 650 V-twin Suzuki V-strom. She said V-twins are her favorite, wants grunty bottom end and not bothered about absolute power. Plus 650 stroms are touring maestros.

Urgh I hate dadbikes...

I was gutted you didn't go with the triumph speedmaster! I think that would have been a winner.

I think suzuki sv1000n it's a low seat hight v twin. Engine breaking is awesome too. And they are light.

Sounds like she needs a sumo, Husky 701SM/KTM 690 SMCR maybe?

Dry weight is ridiculous we ride motorcycle with all fluids or do we ride motorcycle dry now

Shame she has an aversion to Kawasaki and inline 4s as the Ninja 1000sx would suit her needs. Funny how she seems to also have a fixation on engine braking! Great video all the same.

I still don't understand the obsession with the T-plane crank. The Triumph triples are glorious and smooth with great linear torque across the rev range.

Hmmm, I would not categorically rule out inline 4s. Many of the detuned Fireblade engines have really sweet torque, already down low in the revs. But you can still fire them off hard in the higher revs.

Love seeing female riders...but...doesnt want & is prejudiced against jap bikes....oh ok, cya. it hurts because i want ppl to have reliability , spare parts, actual heritage , light weight ...and low cost . must be one of those prude millionaire folks. k

Suzuki 800 230kg !! Is that wet or dry ? Why are people berating 234kg wet for the BM W which has a low weight distribution

I want something lower and lighter than my multistrada.

We've picked this Suzuki that is taller and heavier. 😂

If the budget was lower a vfr800x crossrunner would have been a good shout, but I dont think they make it anymore and ita got no tech, and its heavier than the triumph. Honda could do something with that

I am surprised that despite a request for high torque and comments on wanting strong engine braking, that you didn't include an electric motorbike among the choices. The ideal bike for her requirements (but not her budget) is made only a few miles from her Multistrada - the Energica Experia. It has amazing torgue and power and has a fairly low seat. It is designed for touring, but not off road use. The Zero DSR/X is better for off road, but it is too tall. Within half of her budget are second hand Zero DSR Black Forest models, with a low and confortable seat, very cheap for commutin. I also toured on one, around Ireland and Scotland. But I like to take lots of breaks, so those who like to ride for 4 hours without stopping won't like it. In short, don't forget to include electric bikes alongside the ones that are creating the weather extremes that spoil our rides.

Transalp is a better bike than the Suzuki anyways. Better engine, lighter and a better road bike

My bike is too tall and heavy. Ok here's bike that is just as heavy and tall.

Before they reveal the bikes, I suggest a s1000xr.

Learning to use revs will help with stability and engine breaking. Just a suggestion.

My reccoment for her is suzuki dr650

Mt09 or Tracer 9. Love my GT+ 2023. HandGuards are ok, but broke several bones in the hand flipping over the bars when some old bloke pulled out on me from a side road... So not so sure!

Vstrom 650 would be a good choice for her.

While she's just swinging over the BMW... Not a brand I would even consider. I don't know anyone with a 10 year old European bike that actually goes, but I know plenty of people with 20 year old Japanese bikes that are still going strong. but it is a good looking bike , admittedly it's a style I love & I couldn't blame her for choosing that one, even if it is a brand I wont touch.
But then there's the V-Strom. ok from personal experience with s V-Strom, she may not like where the handlebars sit. the 8S is in a better spot, but it's only the seat height, and maybe the firmness of the rear that will let this down...
Coming back after thinking about it, The GSX 8S would have been a winner had it been an option, or even the 8R if fairing is a must, but just for the reason of why I liked the look of the BMW, the 8S would be my pick... and possibly MY next bike!

A himaleyan 450 would be perfect for this lady, in my opinion. Lighter but that adventure / touring ability

I'm a big geezer (6"'3") and I tip my hat to Leonie handling the Multi. I love it, but it is a fatty and hard to move around. Getting it on the centre stand is workout worthy of a Power lifter. I looked around at lighter bikes to replace it because in heavy traffic it can be tiring filtering at slow speeds. I looked at the V4s Streetfigher and the v2, the Monster and Hypermotard. They are all brilliant bikes, but not comfortable if you have long legs and offer no wind protection compared to the Multi.They are all lighter but in the end, the Muliti is just so damn good I put up with the weight. The handling belies its big arse, and the engine has a second wind like Usain Bolt on that last 30m stretch. I am seriously considering the Pikes Peak version to reduce the weight and keep the rest of the benefits of the package.

This is the dilemma. Naked gives you light, manoeuvrable and speedy, but no comfort for touring and long commuting. You are likely to go deaf from the wind noise. Adventure or sports tourers, give you comfort and weather protection but are heavy and sometimes too tall. What to do?

Why choose overweight fat bikes? U doesn’t have a Himalayan for her ? It’s perfectly enough for everything I think she would like it. And for the budget she could buy two new. Another one for a friend or go for some nice adventure trips…

Without knowing her budget and having only seen the intro I would say Tiger 900 would be perfect.

Even though she did say not for her a cruiser might have given her more options.

The 1200 Multi is SUCH a tough act to follow as it’s so bloody good! I think the V2 (950) Multi would have been great for Leonie.

Keep the original bike and buy a small one for commuting 😊

Haha been riding all my life I ride 21k Ducati now ,help me find my next bike 😂😂 I don't get it ...

She's got £11k? Why not a new bike?

Price open to negotiation , NEVER !
Superbike Factory will never negotiate on price! always in theses what bike next videos they say the price will probably be open to negotiation. Not a chance ! Superbike Factory will never shift on price. I bought a bike from them and almost before I could speak they immediately said on the phone they won't accept offers.
Was a good price though !

R1250rs comes with a 760mm low seat height option plus screen plus 3 piece luggage.

Might have been a better shout.

Might have needed a 1200 though for the price range.

Given what she said at the start is anyone else surprised a Tracer wasnt in the mix somewhere?

It’s seems like what can we suggest other the brilliant and obvious Tracer 9 that woman likes to ride with a grin from ear to ear trouble is it would likely be the answer for most episodes

The issue with making bikes for the midgets is they are cramped for normal people and impossible for people 6ft plus

Just stumbled on this! Great concept. How do I sign up? LOL (I'm in Texas.)

It's a second series i watch, and both of your's participants, against Kawasaki olny.

She should consider the Tiger 900 GT Low. Alternatively, the BMW F750GS Low. I think those would be ideal for her to consider.