MrDarcyandTheOlMan

We pitch the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114 against the new 2021 BMW R 18 Classic in the ultimate head-to-head of the big cruisers with touring capabilities. Which motorbike comes out on top? BMW Motorrad or Harley-Davidson? Watch to find out! We award points for every feature that wins and in this completely objective shootout, we find out which motorcycle is your flavour! We briefly consider the Indian Springfield, Harley-Davidson Road Glide and Triumph Rocket 3 GT, but they are less similar and therefore we compare the R18 and Heritage Classic. In this video the Ol' Man is wearing a Goldtop Leather Jacket & Gloves www.goldtop.co.uk and Premier Helmet www.premier.it/en/

We review the Brand New BMW R 18 Classic - the second model in the BMW Motorrad R18 lineup, which has touring capacity with the panniers and windscreen. Just how good is it? What do the new exhaust pipes sound like? We look at everything, including the 1800cc boxer engine, gears, instruments, handling, suspension, brakes, seating position, ergonomics, saddle bags, screen, wheels/tyres, seat, reverse gear, modes (Rock, Roll & Rain), styling, design and more! Is it good for taller riders? We find out! We put this new 2021 BMW Motorrad model through its paces in a mega testride, before filming, so we have all the answers! We also cover all the questions that our viewers have for this bike. In this video the Ol' Man is wearing: Goldtop Leather Biker Jacket & Gloves https://www.goldtop.co.uk Premier Helmet https://www.premier.it/en/ Drone footage by https://www.l-uke.com

We review the Triumph T120 Ace Special Edition Black motorcycle in 2021! This modern classic motorbike has the high torque engine, a dedicated chassis and suspension setup, and tons of power! We put it through its paces and give you the run down. Engine, gears, suspension, handling, specs, rake & trail, power & torque, brakes and more! Just how good is it? Is it the bike for you? How does it ride and handle? What does the exhaust sound like? We find out. This limited edition of 1400 bikes is a real head turner! We ride it in the snow and ice and find a few dry roads to give it some welly! The Ol' Man is wearing a Premier Trophy helmet in this video: https://www.premier.it/en/vintage-collection/ To iron out the snatchy throttle you can get a Booster Plug. See this great video by Aruj Singla https://youtu.be/GyHl_cjE74g

We review the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114 V-Twin cruiser/Touring motorbike. This torque monster has stunning looks, in black and chrome, and is the quintessential American cruiser, with show stopping vintage details and pure rock & roll style. Is this THE BEST of all the Harley's? We look at the engine, gears, brakes, seating, comfort, styling ergonomics, rake and trail, wheelbase and more. How does it handle? We find out! We also show the bike with the screen off and with the panniers (saddle bags) and pillion seat removed. What do you think of it like that! We've git the BMW R 18 Classic 1800 coming soon so we want to get this review out there for comparison. We will also do a direct side-by-side video too! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out! We recommend Goldtop Leather Jackets and Leather Motorcycle Gear - https://www.goldtop.co.uk In this video the Ol' Man is wearing the 619 Rebel Leather Jacket and the Goldtop Cafe racer Gloves. and Premier Helmets - https://www.premier.it/en/ Model Worn in this video is the Premier Trophy DO. During the filming of this video our external mic jack port stopped working on the Sony A7iii for no apparent reason, so we have filmed the audio and talking on a Canon EOS 750D.

We review the new Triumph Thruxton RS 1200cc Bonneville motorbike. The most powerful, high torque, sharpest handling of all the Triumph Modern Classic motorcycles. It's classic looking, it's fast, it has sharp handling - but how good is it? Will it suit taller riders? What is the ideal rider height for this bike? We look at the engine, gears, handling, brakes (Brembo!), suspension (adjustable Ohlins Piggyback twinshock & Showa USD Forks), Seat, Styling, modes (Rain, Road, Sport), Seat Height, Metzeler Racetec RR tyres, and more! Just how fast is this bike? How quickly does it accelerate? Is it twitchy? Is it cool? What does the exhaust sound like? We give you the full picture, beautifully filmed, as always! Father and son team give the unique, two generation opinion about this modern classic motorcycle.

We drive the new Suzuki Jimny SZ4 1.5 in the Snow and Ice! On and Off-Road! We also demonstrate how to use the four wheel drive system and explain the different modes 2H, 4H & 4L and Hill Descent Control. Also we have a lot of fun in the snow while doing it! If you are a fan of the new Jimny, or want to know a bit more about how to use the four wheel drive in slippery conditions, then this is a must see video! We are essentially a motorcycle review channel and were supposed to be testriding the new Triumph Thruxton 1200 RS today, but hey; it snowed, so we went out in the Jimny for a blast! We did a bit of green laning down a byway too. Jimny's have become rare and are no longer imported into the UK or EU, thanks to the EU emissions laws. There is talk of a new commercial Suzuki Jimny in the pipeline, however. This black Jimny was one of the first to be registered in the UK in 2019. Prices have risen massively so we are very happy not to lose any money on depreciation. The SZ4 is the basic model, but we think it looks more rugged and military. Tell us what you think in the comments below.

Mr Darcy & The Ol' Man review the new Triumph Rocket 3 GT. What a way to start 2021 with the highest torque production motorcycle on the planet! What is all that torque and power like on the road? We find out. We compare this to the Triumph Rocket 3 R which we reviewed in the summer of 2020 and explain the differences. What are the forward controls like? How is it for taller riders, plus 6 foot 2? How fast is it? How much torque? We look at everything, including the engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes, tyres, styling, exhaust sound, modes and more! What is it like to ride on wet roads in Rain Mode? We put it to the test! Is it comfortable? How is it for pillion (passenger) riders, and how does that compare to the Honda Goldwing? What is the price? The model we reviewed and tested came with the ports Panniers which we have a detailed look at too. 0-60 in 2.77 seconds! This is one very fast motorbike! Beautifully filmed in Central England, and like all our reviews (well most), from a two generation, father and son perspective. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to Mr Darcy & The Ol' Man - the most up-and-coming motorcycle channel on youtube. Here's the link to our Triumph Rocket 3 R review - https://youtu.be/K-1tVptUCDQ

Our TOP 5 motorcycles of 2020! We reviewed a lot of bikes this year, and here's our Top 5 out of all the bikes we've reviewed! Can you guess which ones they are? How well do you know us? Here's the long list of contenders: Royal Enfield Himalayan, Harley-Davidson Breakout, Benelli Leoncino 500 Trail, Royal Enfield Continental GT, Benelli Imperiale 400, Harley-Davidson Livewire, Triumph Bobber Black, Hyosung Aquila 125, Sinnis Hoodlum 125, Honda Monkey, Honda CB1100RS, Sinnis Bomber 125, Honda Africa Twin, Sinnis Terrain 125, KTM 790 Adventure R, Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR, Husqvarna Svitpilen 701, Herald Classic 400, Honda CB650R, Bullit V-Bob 250, KTM Super Duke R 1290, Honda Gold Wing, Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, KTM Super Duke GT 1290, BMW R 18, Harley-Davidson Iron 883, Triumph Rocket 3, Harley-Davidson Sport Glide, Honda Rebel 500, Triumph Speed Twin, Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports, BMW RnineT, Harley-Davidson Street Glide, Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited, Indian Springfield Dark Horse, Harley-Davidson Street Bob, Indian Scout, Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE, Herald Maverick 125, Triumph Street Scrambler, Triumph Street Twin. What a list! Here's the links to the Top 5: 5.Honda GoldWing https://youtu.be/NnfANa3-9d0 4. Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR https://youtu.be/D0dcxexxzgU 3. Indian Springfield Dark Horse https://youtu.be/8i20I-clDnc 2. Harley-Davidson Breakout https://youtu.be/fFJtU8qR2WQ 1. BMW R 18 https://youtu.be/JTv_hnTtGvo Tell us what YOU think!

We review THE most popular motorbike in the Triumph Modern Classic Lineup - the Street Twin Bonneville 900! Is this the bike for you? Watch to find out! We look at the engine, gears, brakes, handling, suspension, seating, ergonomics, fuel economy, modes and more! Is it good for shorter riders? Is it good for taller riders? Watch to find out. We look at the rake and trail, as we always do, to give you an in-depth impression of the handling. The 2020 Triumph Street Twin is a great looking motorbike! What do YOU think? You can also get your Triumph dealer to make it A2 licence compatible! How about that! Father and son team, Mr Darcy & The Ol' Man give a unique, two generation perspective. Both riders have been riding motorcycles since they were kids, so have many years of experience in biking. Beautifully filmed in the British countryside on a Sony A7 iii, this is another video not to be missed.

We review the Triumph Street Scrambler 900 Bonneville with the Inspiration Pack which includes the V&H slipon. We look at the styling, engine, gears, brakes, suspension, seating, ergonomics, height for taller and shorter riders, handling and more! Is it any good for off-road riding? We find out! Is it a good road bike? How is the steering? Is it responsive? We gave the Street Scrambler motorcycle a long test before filming, to give YOU the buyer everything you need to know. What about modes? we give our take! Mr Darcy and the Ol' Man give the perspective of two generations, so whatever your age, we've got it covered! With lots of riding experience, nobody does it like these two guys!

We review the beautiful Herald Maverick 125cc motorcycle. This stunning motorbike is learner-legal from 17 years of age in the UK and younger in some EU countries. Could it also be an ideal second bike if you have an expensive Harley-Davidson, Indian or BMW for instance? We put it through it's paces on and off road and give you our opinion. We look at the engine, gears, brakes, suspension, styling, practicality, power, specs and more! This bike comes very highly spec'd and is for sale at a bargain price! Available in 7 colours, black, matt black, blue, yellow, silver, grey and green, it must be better then getting public transport and catching Covid-19! We look at how it sounds too! How good are the tyres? How tall is it? Will it suit taller riders over 6 foot? Is it any good? We find out! To see more, go to www.heraldmotorcompany.com It also comes with a supermoto option, should you want it just for the road. Mr Darcy & The Ol' Man give you their valued opinions from both generations. Would the Ol' Man let his son or daughter ride one? What does Mr Darcy think? Watch it all the way through to find all the answers.

We review the 2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE motorbike. This is the tall version of the Scrambler, with more suspension travel and a longer swingarm. It is more suited to off-road riding than any other Triumph model. We test it on road and off-road and give you our verdict. We look at the handling, engine, brakes, suspension, styling, some important specs and it's suitability for taller riders. This motorcycle has the 1200 Bonneville engine, with a dedicated tune for on/off-road. It has numerous riding modes, ABS and lots of electronic gadgetry. It also has the Extreme Inspiration Kit which has the Arrow Carbon Silencer. This bike was featured in the latest James Bond Film (with slightly different styling). Is it any good off road? We find out! What do YOU think of it?

Many of us motorbike riders suffer from slippery seats! This can be dangerous and many cleaning products or polishes and detailers leave an even more slippery finish. Your seat should be grippy so what can you do about it? Over time, your seat buffs up from use and becomes more smooth and shiny and slippery! Our Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic has become so slippery it's hard to stay in one place. We have noticed this too on some of the Triumph motorbikes, especially an issue with a flat or bench seat. We have found one solution which is goal keeper glue. We tried the Glove Glu Mega Grip which is 25% stronger than the standard stuff that football goal keepers use. Will it work? Watch the video all the way through to find out. We are not endorsed or sponsored by the company, and bought this ourselves on an online auction site (you know the one!). https://teespring.com/stores/mr-darcy-the-ol-man

We review the cool, Indian Scout motorcycle, in black and chrome. This motorbike has a powerful torquey 1133cc liquid cooled V-Twin engine, with a smooth 6 speed gearbox. We put the bike through it's paces on all roads before we bring you the review, which includes, engine, performance, exhaust sound, gears, brakes, handling, specs, suspension, seating position, comfort and styling. How good is it for taller riders? We find out! Is it heavy? Is it any good for less experienced riders? Is it as good as or better than a Harley-Davidson? We tell you! As always, our reviews are honest, unbiased and give you a great impression of what the bike is like to own and ride. Thanks to Motorcycle World in Northampton for the motorbike! https://motorcycle-world.co.uk

We review the new Premier Trophy Helmet, from Premier's Vintage Collection. It is really important to not only be safe, but to look right. You want a helmet that matches the style of your motorcycle and this helmet looks the business! This helmet comes in many colours and designs; we look at the DO CHROMED, which really suits cool motorcycles like the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic, Street Bob, Fat Boy, Deluxe, and the BMW R 18, Indian, Triumph, Royal Enfield and any bike like this! The helmet is made of dyneema carbon aramidic fibre with epoxy resin, and is very light and strong. It has interchangeable visors in smoked, black, silver and clear. The helmet is EU ECE approved and has a 4 star Sharp rating. We put the helmet through it's paces on the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114 (which you can hear with the loud Vance & Hines Eliminator 300 pipes!). We look at wind noise, ventilation, comfort, quality, materials, paintwork, design and fastening. Paid Promotion is for the Premier Helmet. https://www.premier.it/en/trophy-do-chromed/ https://www.premier.it Our t-shirt store: https://teespring.com/stores/mr-darcy-the-ol-man

We review the 2020 Harley Davidson Street Bob 107 which has V&H Eliminator 300 slip ons and a Stage 1 upgrade/tune. We put the bike through it's paces on all roads and at all speeds to give you the info you need! We look at the engine, gear change, brakes, suspension, seating position, styling, sound from the aftermarket exhaust slipons, value for money, fuel economy, rake and trail and more! Just how good is this bargain priced softail? We also have a quick look at the new Harley-Davidson Softail Standard (what a dumb name!). Thanks to Sycamore Harley-Davidson in Uppingham for the loan! https://www.sycamorehd.co.uk

We review the 2020 Indian Springfield Dark Horse bagger/touring motorcycle in white. It has a big torquey Thunderstroke 116 (1890cc) v-twin engine and pannier bags either side. Is it as good as the Harley-Davidson Road King or Street Glide Special though? 168Nm at 2800 rpm! What does the exhaust sound like? What about size for tall riders? We look at everything, including, engine, gearchange, sound, handling, styling brakes, seating position, size, weather protection, luggage capacity and modes. What's it like in the corners? Is it stable or twitchy? If you are looking for a touring motorcycle or bagger/cruiser and are deciding which one to get; this review will really help you make an informed decision. Big thanks to Motorcycle World in Northampton UK for loaning us this bike. Check ourt their website fro new and used models including, Indian, Moto Guzzi, Yamaha, Aprilia Suzuki, Vespa, Piaggio https://motorcycle-world.co.uk

We review the top of the range Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited 114. We give you our unbiased, honest opinion about this beautiful touring bike. We put it through it's paces on the motorway (freeway), duel carriageways, town and country roads, to assess how good this motorcycle truly is. We look at the engine, brakes, handling, suspension, rake and trail, geometry, gears, styling, luggage capacity, infotainment system, wind protection, and more! Everything you need to know to make an informed purchase decision. This example came in the lovely two-tone river rock grey and black, with plenty of shiny chrome! We give you the specs, price and fuel economy too, plus we answer subscribers questions. The drone footage was filmed by the Drone Pilot Luke Gale. His website: www.l-uke.com/drone

Motorbike engine torque and power are two terms that a lot of people don't fully understand. We simplify it to its basic terms with analogies that help explain, very clearly so when you buy a motorcycle, you know what you're looking for. What is the difference between torque and power? After watching this video, you will have a much better understanding. We use the very high torque Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114, and the powerful Honda CB650R to demonstrate the differences. Which one is Dwayne Johnson (The Rock)? Which one is world record holder for the 60m sprint race Christian Coleman? Don't forget that weight has a big bearing on it too, but we keep it really simple.

We review the 2020 Harley-Davidson Street Glide special 114 touring motorcycle. We look in-depth at how it rides and compares to the Heritage Classic 114. We look at the handling, cornering, straight line stability, suspension, brakes, engine, gearbox and more! How good is the luggage capacity? What's it like 2 up? What things are not so good? Is it comfortable? How big is it? Is it good for taller riders? Is it heavy? What is the wind protection like? All thes sort of questions are answered in this video. We show it riding, pov, and you can hear the loudness of the engine with stock exhaust pipes. Please comment below and ask any questions or tell us what you think of this big, powerful torquey motorcycle.

We review the BMW R nineT Pure motorbike from BMW Motorrad. This 1170cc opposed-twin boxer engined motorcycle is powerful, yet manageable. It handles well and sounds really cool! We look at how it rides, the brakes, handling, suspension, wheels, twin cylinder boxer engine, gears and styling. How many mpg? We find out the fuel economy too. What does it sound like? How about one with aftermarket pies! Who is it for? Would you buy it? Your questions will be answered by watching this video. Thanks again to Wollaston Motorrad BMW in Northampton UK. https://www.wbikes.com for lending us this bike. Check out their website for all the deals!

We review the Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports CRF1100L DCT motorcycle. We have a good look at how it rides, stops, accelerates in the different modes, corners, handles on and off road and discover it's weakness! This model has the DCT Dual Clutch Transmission which is extremely good, whether it is appropriate or not we discover in the video. If you like this bike we recommend that you look on Honda's website for all the info and specs. This video gives you a taste of what it's like in the real world. The motorcycle has 4 modes and two additional user set modes. It is a complicated and detailed system and not the purpose of this video to go into depth about it.

We review the Triumph Speed Twin 1200cc modern classic Roadster, with the Bonneville engine. This motorcycle is built for cornering; it has a short wheelbase and trail and a steep rake. What is it like to ride? We give you all the info! We look at the handling, speed, comfort, ergonomics, acceleration, brakes, suspension wheels, design, engine, exhaust and more! As with all our reviews, we put ourselves in the shoes of the type of person who would buy this motorbike. Is it right for YOU? Watch to find out. Will it be OK if your'e tall? If you're short, can you ride it? Is it heavy? Is it too much? We were filming in gale force winds AGAIN so we apologise for the sound quality, although we have filtered most of it out. We also go over some of the stats like fuel economy, range and what it has, such as modes for Road, Rain and Sport.

We review a really nice black Honda Rebel motorcycle. This bike can be ridden on an A2 licence in the UK and EU (of course other countries don't have our stupid licensing laws). We look at the engine, performance, acceleration and brakes, handling, suspension, size (will it be too big or small for you?), styling, wheels and tyres, equipment seats and more! After watching this video you will be able to make an informed buying decision. We assess this bike from the point of view of two generations, young and older (ish). What are its good points and bad points? Price and specs too!

We review the Harley-Davidson Sport Glide 107 motorbike. Harley call it "An aggressive combination of cruising agility and long-distance touring." but I'm not sure we completely agree. We look at the handling, acceleration, brakes, suspension, engine, styling, fuel economy and more. Find out what we think of this mid-priced softail from Harley-Davidson. This one comes in the Scorched Orange/Silver Flux. What do you think of that colour? It has the Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-Twin engine and Mantis wheels and black mufflers which give the Sport Glide a stealthy style. We are not fans of the look, but a lot of people are. It has lots of modern features, like an LED forward-lighting system, USB port and keyless ignition. It has a quick detach front mini-fairing, inverted front forks and a rear mono-shock with external preload adjustment.Rigid engine mounting and internal counterbalancing allows for a smooth ride without giving up the Harley spirit.