Freedom Machines With Freddie Dobbs

What sub £7k motrcycle can get a former sports bike rider back into biking?The short list:Royal Enfield InterceptorKawasaki Z650RSKawasaki Vulcan 650Honda Rebel 500And a very appealing Triumph that you very possibly should consider!The Triumph Thunderbird Sport.Find me on:www.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c.freddiedobbs www.instagram.com/dob.bs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri

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.freddiedobbs.comwww.youtube.com/c/freddiedob

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 XYamaha Tenere RallyHusqrvana NordenRoyal Enfield Scram 411Royal Enfield HimalayanDucati Scrambler 800Honda Trans Alp 700Find me on:w

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 will open your eyes!You can find me

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&sort=price-asc&po

Thanks to Sizzapp for sponsoring this week’s podcast episode. www.sizzapp.comMy 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): £3,650Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe: £9k, 2005 modelYamaha XJ1300, £3,200, 2004BMW R1200GS 2005, £4,500Honda GL1500 Goldwing, £5k, 2000Triumph

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 costs more to charge your electric veh

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?_____________________Find me on:www

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/sLQ9jxrAfter 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 companion on a similar trip.The bikes

For 10% off Sizzapp devices for the rest of May 2022, use code FREDDIEwww.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 R1200RT:https://www.autotrader.co.uk/b