I BOUGHT a FOLDING Motorcycle TRAILER
I bought the best , cheapest , worlds safest and best folding lowering lightweight motorcycle trailer in the world , i think. In today's video i'm showing you how i load my motorcycle on my new Cochet trailer and do a little review about it. I'm using my Mercedes E63 Brabus 700 to pull the trailer and i load my heavy KTM 1290 Super Adventure R on it. I do need to rebuild it and get some epic Brabus wheels underneath it.
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The trailer also comes for more motorcycles in a wider version
I bought mine here :
www.matthys.net/nl/auto-motor...
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That trailer is mint. Well sold, and funny too 👌
Thanks for Sharing the Information, the Sound of the Mercedes is awesome
A button operated flip out trailer hitch my god! How cool is that!
Enjoying these vlogs. Great work!
THANK YOU. lovely production. I need a trailer to haul my FZ-07 to the track with my Subaru Outback. This is the one for me, thanks so much
really nice content I love watching your videos ! You make my day ! keep up !
Love that you are putting out so much content! Really enjoy watching your vids
Glad you enjoy it! thx for watching. I am spending a LOT of time on recording and editing haha.
@@LifeofSmokey same here 9n my channel i know how much work goes in to it
@@AdventureTravelandScuba you should spend most of your time in your analytics by the way 😊. Learn and understand your retention graph and start from there....it shows you when people watch longer and when they leave so you know what to do , and what not to do in your next video 😁
@@LifeofSmokey thank you for the tip
You are the best!!! Everything you do is just perfect!😌
I look at this and then look at what’s made in Australia, and I realise I’m living in a land of farmers who cannot engineer anything
Perfect and funny as always! 👌🏻
Love the combo ❤
That's a badass 3 piece rig you've got there man.
This is really clever stuff. Well done.
Trailer looks good but when you strap down you’re putting a lot of pressure on the forks and the back strapping down it looks good BUT if you have a road bike with saddle bags that strap won’t work but good idea if you don’t have bags
OMG man, love the sound of your car :) ty for tip on trailer, nice
J'ai loué cette remorque pour transporter une Goldwin de Lyon à Paris. Une facilité incroyable, alors que je ne suis pas habitué a charger ,décharger, remorquer.
Amazing solution.
What are the ratchet straps you're using?
Love that you have used the tyrefix on your bike!
Yah!! very nice set up. Trailers worth its weight in gold! Cheers from Kanada
You made me laugh so many times, and I saw a few cool things I want to look at! 😁
Hello. As a new motorcyclist i just learned how to turn a bike on a kickstand in the garage, thank you. ^^
More then welcome 😁
Hi, what make are those ratchet straps ?
That’s great, thanks for the information man even I don’t have a bike or car haha you welcome in Morocco 🙌🏻
WTF... I'm a gear head and love cars, but I have never seen a "swing-a-way" trailer hitch like you have, very cool! - nice trailer Smokey!
Thx bud! Yeah been looking for the most idiot-proof trailer for weeks 😂. Gonna pick up more motorcycles from other brands and don't want to create a fail video haha
*"Swing-away" trailer hitch is something different.* That's something else. I can't seem to find it on KZhead.
@@hulkhatepunybanner It is called a 'deployable towbar'. That might help you to find it.
@@andrewjones-productions *Bingo! That worked. Thanks.*
@@hulkhatepunybannerthe deployable trailer hitch is popular on euro models. I worked for BMW Plant 10 here in the states and so many of the Euro spec'd models had that trailer hitch. It is equivalent to a class 1 or 2 here in the US, but is not DOT approved, or wasn't when I left BMW back in 2017.
That's great, love it! Wish they had them here in the US. Now I know how the Canadians feel.
You can get them in the states.
@@rajsteint6487where can I buy this trailer?
OMG :D love your videos. so much fun!!!
if you drive in the mountains up donw street is safe???left right i mean about car
What is the name of those cool tie down straps you used on the front?
je t'ai déjà croisé sur la route !! :D j'aime bien tes vidéos :)
Weight bias looks close to 50/50, how does it pull?
Also what an awesome trailer
Thanks.. useful and funny vids.. the perfect trailer.. I've got the same KTM SAR and coincidently (before I saw your other vids 😉) I'm looking at buying a Jimny. Question.. have you tried towing the SAR with the Jimny.. how was it?
Yep one time to the dealership. The Jimny didn't seem to mind but you notice any extra weight on a Jimny 😅
We all have been like Dave, at least once in our lives 😂😂😂✌️✌️✌️
couldn't find KONVOX straps online. Could you let me know where you bought it
Dude, you are freaking hysterical 😂
440kg is equal to 970 lbs. my Harley weighs 925 with fuel and oil. I am sure I have at least 50lbs of gear in the bags, and thats without me on it. Nice setup though.
Great Video Bud.
What kind of straps are those, I dont know how to search for them
Best video vote!😊
Kendon stand up,works well
Very competent.
That’s awesome
Great system
Great video😂
I wanna see more of Dave! 😆 Wiskey throttle ... Ferm gerief man!
I bet Dave pulls some sick wheelies and girls! haha
Do they ship to the US?
Where can we buy the trailer
LOL, hold my beer! Those are awesome big-boy toys! 😂👍
How much does it cost and where can i get one?
French Brand called Cochet , not available in some countries I guess 😅
Awesome trolley!!!
Haha the best trailer video ever 😎👌👌👌
Hello Smokey, I think I have understood the way (mechanism) in which the trailer goes down and up until it becomes a ramp, however it seems like a rigid system without any suspension, how does it respond on uneven or bumpy terrain?
There are some rubber bumper stops that take up some vibration as well. And stock tires are more like the suspension 😁
That Wagon is sweet
How do you get to France? I live in the USA
Smokey, awesome channel love it mate! Do you have a link to the cool tie down ratchet straps?
Well they are brand less but I ordered some more couple weeks ago for give aways. I should try and find some more of mine and sell them on my future website or something 😅🙈
Vaya comodidad perfecto. Un saludo
J'adore ! you are very cool ! hello from paris
Search MotoLug, a lot smaller and tow two bikes at once if you choose the right model. I used to have one, they are good for what it is but all single axle are bouncy on the UK roads. I eventually replaced it with a horsebox trailer lol because I can sweep all bike parts in even when I crash into bits on track. I still miss my motolug though. Different course different horse.
Haha agree. This model also comes in a two bike option. I did see the motolug but it doesn't drop all the way into the ground and still has that scary small ramp you have to push your bike up 😅
@@LifeofSmokey thats right, I end up with quite a few trailer tyres, stock at 8 inch, upgraded 10 inch - they left a different gap to the ground also depends on tow ball height of the vehicle. Its really important to use the bigger size tyres as they are spinning considerably slower. I'm not convinced with the 8inch wheel at high speed haha. Now I am towing a Debon C500, 13 inch wheels, twin axle and come with suspension and a shelter. Just too big when not in use. I guess there's always a compromise and a balanced choice to be considered by individual.
@@XtremeCoke yep i also wanted the double because maybe in the future i would need it. Been working on mine and testing if i could fit the 21inch wheels from the car on it 😅. But that's like mission impossible haha. Doesn't touch the ground anymore with bigger wheels 🙈
@@LifeofSmokey Great! Let us know how it worked out, I'm sure it will be nice👍
Coolest trailer ever. Export them to Australia.
Hi. I just bought a 'similar' trailer (the Lorries Motorradanhänger MT-1). I dithered a little until I saw your cool vid; you made my mind up, thanks! But I NEED those ties! Not the ones that go over the rear wheel. Any chance you could post a link?
Just Google "retractable straps" and google will show you the best option to buy them located close to you. I bought them at a local store in Belgium. The are AWESOME! :-)
Very cool. Looking for something like it in the US.
Where can I order it?
where do u take that bike with that wagon of yours ?? only to service centers??
I do reviews so I pick up bikes all the time 😊
Nice trailer
What is make and model of the wagon sounds great. I love wagons
Mercedes E63s tuned into a Brabus 700
Where dou you buy that blue... (I don´t know the name in english) Loadlok, sling, spanband?
In Netherlands ask Matthys in Vichte. The name is retractable strap 😁
How does it behave in corners? Center of gravity looks pretty low so should be great..
No problem , been doing high speeds with it as well 😅
Nice trailer but I would love to buy one from a dealer here in the US. And what is the maximum weight capacity? My Harley Davidson Tour bike is around 950- 975lbs.
Let me know if you find them here in the US.
Not gonna lie, when you rotated the KTM on the kickstand then rode it off the center stand, I thought someone had spiked my coffee...
I like your hitch on your cool car too
use this for race bikes or offroad bikes, but your adventure you sure can ride on the road too :D
Thanks for the video. Can you send a link to the straps. Thanks.
Google : retractable straps And Google will show you the best link using your location 😉
@@LifeofSmokey thanks.
Please the name of the blue buckles thanks !!!
Had to subscribe.. that’s the trailer I need…
I must have this trailer
Where do I buy those ratchet straps from? I need them in my life.
Google : retractable straps and google will show you the best option for you to buy 😉
Where can i get the cool round locking nuts i have the wing nut type
Go to your local welder shop and ask them to make you a set. They can make them fast and easy 😊
I really wanted to buy the Duo version of this trailer, however when added to cart, USA is NOT an option for shipping - so WTF? I've got a deposit on a '23 890R but damn tempted to grab an in stock '23 1290R instead -- I won't be pulling it with my AMG tho 🙂 ANY HELP ON ORDERING WOULD BE SWEET, THX!
Yeah they are a small French local business. They don't care about expanding 😅🙈. Also their marketing is sooo bad 😂. And 890 vs 1290 for me is pretty simple and depends on the amount of offroad use. If you plan on riding it offroad all the time or a lot I would go for the 890 because of the weight. If you plan on riding more onroad and some trails here and there I would prefer the 1290. It's as fast as a Superduke R until 3rd gear make no mistake 😅
@Life of Smokey test rode the 1290R today, indeed it was sweet... the adaptive cruise was def a nice hwy feature, 8k up charge OTD diff between the 890R and 1290R...I kept my deposit on the 890R for now, I need to see it and ride it before making any decision, it's killin me. Got an order on the Kendon dual ride up trailer... thx for the info though!
I like dave 😂✌🏻
Nice!!! I can’t find a dealer in USA, would love to have one. Funny video, great job.
They are a small French company sadly enough :-)
What is the brand of retractable rachet straps? Love the humor and the review.
Konvox 😌👌
Hello there, I thoroughly enjoyed your video!! I need this trailer!! I have a 125cc Lance Cabo scooter and I plan to take it across the country (usa) and back, about 7000 mile journey....I need to be able to get the scooter on and off the trailer by myself!! This would be amazing! Is there any way to find an american representative?? I am sure shipping one of these guys would cost a small fortune on top of the price. Any ideas? Thank you so much for any info! Xo
It's a French brand called Cochet. You could contact and ask them for more info 😁. Don't know the website , bought it at a local dealer 😅
I loaded my Tuono v4 into a Renault Trafic (Van) multiples times. The first time was impressive, but you get used to it. The things after a while wasn't to get her inside or out, but adjusting all the straps while being in the van. So boring and time conssuming..
I tried riding my Super Adventure R inside my dad's VW Transporter.....when i was up the ramp i noticed the bike was to high and crashed into the roof of the van....:-)
@@LifeofSmokey Haha yes the transporter is just 10 cm lower than any other van. It's great for commercial parking spots to pass under the 2 meter door. But not good for motorcycles !
what is the diffrance between the orange ones and the black ones?
The color :-)
Where you get the straps
Matthys a local belgium hardware store. But you can buy them anywhere , think they are called Retractable Straps" in English :-)
CycleCruza showed this trailer 4 years ago on his KZhead channel. Nice trailer.
It's not the same one it looks like it but cyclecruza has a ramp that you put together
Where can I get the Rachet straps
Google "retractable straps" and you should find them near you 😁
Wish I could get one of these but they don't sell to the U.S.
i want it. damn that's nice.
Are these at all available in the United States? Would love to have one!
Yes, I want to know too!! I am now on a mission to find out! ;)
Mag je ermee in Duitsland 100km/h rijden of slechts 80 km/h?
The guy at the store told me 130km/u but i guess he means Belgium 😁
@@LifeofSmokey zal inderdaad België zijn. In Duitsland doen ze iets moeilijker :-)
I would not be sure if "That is going nowhere" is the right choice of words when reviewing trailer! 🤣🤣🤣 BTW. Now I want one! But that price. Ouch!
Agree it's not "cheap" , i do believe you get good value for the money 😅
Yes, it is a little bit more than my motorscooter cost!! I still want it LOL! For me, a girl, totally worth it!!! ;)
Why wouldn't a girl want a motorcycle trailer? Gender roles are a social construct. So I've been told. 😊
Isn't it enough to just tie the bike down at the wheels using those tyrefix straps? I've never seen the need of compressing the suspension.
Nope if you hit a heavy bump your front suspension will decompress and the straps will come lose. Been there done that , never doing that again 😅. But if you lock your front wheel it's also good ofcourse but the V shape where i ride my front wheel in does not have something to strap the wheel in place 😅
Vet ding!! Ga is kijken of deze ook bestaat voor 2 motoren!
Yep bestaat zeker en vast. 1000€ meer ongeveer 😊
I'm going to need a moment to gather myself..... 1:37
On la trouve où ?
Where did you buy it?
Matthys in Vichte Belgium
Thank god for the 2x speed 🥱
Hello. I don’t see a manufacturer or model. Can you provide that information?
The brand is called Cochet , and it's a small French company.