True i dropped both of my scotters i have had one was a small thing with only 100cc and this one i have is 300cc the first bike could not go on any dirt without dropping
Correct. By far the most sensible choice is to not ride a motorbike. Who cares about the rankings of the other options... ? Anyway got a 1050 Speed Triple two weeks after getting my licence, my "didn't die today" notches are filling up my bedposts.
Edward Leach If I had substantial funds I'd get one of those too. I love the Street and Speed triples, such good looking bikes. Good for you man enjoy the ride!
600 starter ..Think im in this category.. 27+ so can now get a A license instead of a A1 or A2 after lessons and as a engineer i cant help but look at the specs and mechanics.. Always been the guy to do diving, climbing, paragliding.and canoepolo as a hobby. In the end, i just want something between a naked bike and a cruiser for fun trips with friends who also started lessons / have their license recently. Maybe i just have my first bike tuned down till i can handle it fully unlocked (lessons on a yamaha XJ6). Love the triumph street triple & speed triple, phantom black shadow and vulcan s like bikes. Should probably just walk into a dealorship and get a sit or you guys (internet always has more suggestions then 1.. in the end to start riding 1 (2nd hand) bike is all you need (ok incl fuel and preferably ABS )
Number 8. The poor high schooler who pulled a bicycle out of a dumpster, and took apart a lawnmower, then built the most dangerous motorized vehicle the world has ever seen.
Same. We have one shop that sells sport bikes and they charge way too much for what they have (Kawi/Suzuki/Honda dealership. CBR 300 goes for over $5K before fees and all that jazz). So as a result, we have a bunch of guys picking up cheap 600cc bikes off craigslist and killing themselves.
Right. I went out and bought my first bike, never having ridden a motorcycle before, for $2k flat, and it was a 2002 CBR 600 F4i. Since the very beginning I never felt like that was too much bike for me. Sure, it was fast, but I always felt in control and honestly feel like I could've gone faster (with a bigger bike). Overall, I am 110% glad I didn't start on a 250 or 300.
One reason a higher-strung 600 like a CBR is a good first bike is you can yank the throttle back at low revs and you won't get huge power. It's a pretty deliberate decision to get the most out of the bike. I think if you've slid around in a few high-power (especially RWD) cars you have already been taught proper throttle management that translates easily to fast motorcycles.
My first first bike my old mans, it was his 1994 Kawasaki Zxr 750 Ninja that was his pride and joy for my first bike I enjoyed it and the speed it had was mind blowingly stupid. It was his pride and joy until one day he went out on it and got smashed off the road by a car and destroyed the bike but he lived tho. Such a brilliant bike
The: I can start on a 1000cc bike, im a reasonable guy. If you really are a reasonable guy, the idea of starting on a 1000cc wont even cross your mind.
I started with a budget so cheapest was my 2000 Honda Shadow- its an 1100. I did though take a safety course and passed for my license before I grew a pair and got on it. Now she’s my daily vehicle.
I started on a 1600cc victory kingpin 10 years ago. Have about 60k on her. I drive semi for a living so it only took me an afternoon to get used to shifting with my foot. Another week to get used to curves at higher speeds. Being a trick driver and being aware of my surroundings and road conditions etc probably helped me more I think and also knowing instinctively to grab the clutch and brake in an emergency.
I have ridden a 1200cc sport bike and its not as bad as they make it out to be. If you have even basic knowledge of how to use a clutch, throttle, and shifter then youll have no issue riding it safely.
bought a 600 after finally gettint a licence to make things legal, because i didn't want to switch bike after the first year. she's still in my garage waiting for spring to come :)
Yea. Only i did my license 15 years ago, so i'm not up to date with the current legislation. I started on my 50cc little moped that got all the abuse you can imagine. Bored it out, added a 5th gear, larger sprocket, sports exhaust. It did 80kmh! :D Ran it so hard that the piston rings wore away and the piston basically welded itself into the cylinder.
After that i ran a 125 KTM LC2, then straight to a 620 KTM LC4 Supermoto. That thing was savage off the line, nothing could touch me 0-100kmh. Then my CBR600RR for years. Swapped that for an Aprilia 1200 Dorsoduro, sold it after a month because it's by far the worst piece of shit you can buy. Now i'm shopping for a 996 or 998, with which i want to be buried.
when you think your no longer a beginner and you level up you realize now your just a beginner at the next level. in fact we have a beginning every day and the day you think you know it all may be the day that you never see the end of.
Absofuckinglutely hit the nail on the head brother, started on a 650 ( I’m that guy) , had that for 3 years, put 45,000 kms on it, sold it and 6 months later bought a zx10r, spat me off within an hour, fun times, since learnt to control my throttle 😂
I pretty much gave up on wanting a motorcycle in my mid 20's. Fast forward 10 years later, not living anywhere near the family farm and wanting something like my old 400EX again, found the the 250 Dual Sports and bought a CRF. All was well and good in Southwest Missouri, then I moved to Kansas lol. Nothing but horrible straight loose gravel roads and 65mph highway. While not wanting to part with the 250, I do find myself once again in the market for different kind of bike lol.
It's usually people who don't ride who find it amusing, as if it couldn't happen to them. Which it won't :p, but neither would the enjoyment of riding.
Yammie joked that a research rider drops their bike in three days. He's wrong, dead wrong! I dropped my 2012 Honda CBR250r ABS in the garage in mere hours after buying it! Thank goodness the previous owner has frame sliders installed; only the muffler cover thingy got scratched.
@@WoodWax yes sir, lol. I believe self discipline and good throttle control matters a whole lot more than the size of the bike. "Its not size that matters, it's how you use it."
@@ryanwittmier1519 man im gonna buy my 1st bike im not sure which one to get and i want abs too but not sure if its a must cuz i dont wanna die but j want a fast bike too
@@WoodWax I wouldn't say ABS is a must by any means. It can certainly help in sticky situation, sure. But so long as you are easy with the brakes and apply progressive brake pressure like they teach in the MSF Course, you should be fine. Plus depending of who you're getting the bike from, ABS could make it more expensive, and you don't want to spend TOO much on your first bike.
@@ryanwittmier1519 the thing is im in ukraine i dont even understand their language so school is going be kinda hard for me to learn I'll try my best tho and how much would u recommend to spend im not sure cuz these bikes are so tempting 😅
I did it right! Started on a 125, then got my license, then got an MT07, then traded it for a Tracer 900, now I’m trading it for an MT10sp. Too bad this was all in 4 months, but it was done the proper way ... 😂
Paulo Remigio yeah I started on a 89 crf500 when I was 14 and keked myself into a few berms not fun but I learned that I neeeeed power so I started on a 2015 duke 690 Than traded it in for a cb500 and I was able to tame the beast
Paulo Remigio In Germany you have to start on a 125cc with a restriction to 11kW or 15HP. This is the A1 License. A2 License allows you to ride bikes up to 48HP, which can almost be any bike with a CDI or throttle that doesn‘t let you go above that power. This doesn‘t apply on bikes that have more than 0,2kW per kilogram of bike weight. The A license is pure freedom.
ayyJannik in Portugal it’s the same, I got away with it faster because I’m older and already have a car driving license for many years so I could get the A license straightaway.
True. He just insulted the unlicensed dude that walks into a dealership and buys the a litre bike just ''because'', only to subsequently ask where the brake and gearshift is when collecting it... hmmm.. sounds familiar.
ZxRx7 dunno, the part about vloggers was pretty ridiculous to me - unless it was a sarcastic self-criticism - "all these dumb vloggers using memes and stuff". I've seen a channel like this, the dude has half a mill subscribers, and is kinda of a jackass, but still fun to watch, especially cause he took some times for memes, also giving way more useful stuff than this dude right here.
User Name hey s1000 is easy to start on in real life....as long as you have a good judge of speed vs distance. Because you might not know you're going too fast until you get there
it pisses me off when people say 250/300 bikes are a waste of money and not to even bother with them or tell me to upgrade I tell them to go buy a H2 and ride it into a tree
you also forgot about the rider who got the cheapest bike he could find and only buys a helmet and rides the bike into the ground XD I know one of those people has killed two GPX 250's
I hated my ninja 650r though. I was getting stomped by camaros and malibus ect. Max speed was 148. Before that I had my friends CBR1000. Rode it for two days. After 27k miles of pure boring 650R, I got on a ZX10r and now funny cars are having trouble keeping up. Never going back. I love it when Ppl try and pass me at a light on the 10. I am barely giving it gas yet they are flooring their car like it's all for real and shit haha.
crm187 it seems like a dealer scam to me. Who wants to buy and sell 2 or 3 bikes over the course of a couple years, losing money each time, until they arrive at their dream bike. I got my permit and bought an '06 R6 the next day. One dealer told me "Im reluctant to sell this to you, if you were asking for the R1 then i would definitely not sell to you." Long story short, i dropped in once at low speeds in my first couple weeks of owning but loved that thing for almost 10 years. my skills increased as time went on and that bike felt like an extension of me. Not necessary to start small as long as youre cautious and not a bonehead. problem is...boneheads never admit that they are boneheads.
Probably something like ... Raspberry Pi powered alarm clock sends the first inital wakeup to the bike-computer, which starts the engine and revs it higher and louder until Yammie has stood up. He then proceeds to jump on the bike, drive around, film, get home, record an additional 3 seconds funny endcard joke and goes straight back to bed, goodbye.
Got my first bike (dream bike since high school), 17 Monster 1200R almost a year and a half ago, installed an MWR filter, full SC exhaust kit, and a RapidBike module and I’ve never almost lost it. If you know what you’re doing and what you’re getting yourself into, you should be good imho.
BrakeHorsePower92 starting on a 125-300cc bike is encourage do the fact that unlike Germany, there are no basic requirements to obtain your motorcycle license. Pass a very simple writen & riding test & you are free to ride without a bit of experience.
Didn't know it was shunned here in the US, salesmon wanted me to get a GSXR1000 (used) as my first motorcycle. I said no way I knew the power they had, My 2006 GSXR 600 served me well though. No one in the 5 years I road it said anything weird about it being my first bike.
Dohn Joe Ok, so that means no one had to take one? So it's bullshit is it? So no one in North America (ie America) has to take a riding test to obtain a motorcycle endorsement? Yeah......think before you speak next time. I'm happy you didn't have to take one, good for you, but that's not the norm. Thanks
Haha I would rather ride a rocket powered tricycle then that thing my great uncle died on one and many of my family members have almost.last time my grandpa rode he came round a 60 degree corner at 140 km/h poppin an accidental out of control wheelie
I must be a mix here. I started off on a 49cc scooter just to get a feel of riding on two wheels, then moved to a 650 solely because I found one that was cheap to buy. It was pretty intimidating at first, but it's not so bad now. I honestly don't think I would need any more power than I do now. I can totally see why you'd want a 250 instead to start off with. Honestly though, I still have the scooter and I love the hell out of that thing, I don't give a shit what people think haha.
Alex Jacobson I started with a 49cc scooter too. Found a used 125 cruiser with 1500 miles that was too cheap to pass. Fun around town but tapped out on 60 mph roads. I'm debating whether to get a Ninja 300, a maxi scooter, or to go back to 49cc scooters
Benedict Benjo If you go back to the 49cc scooter, the slower speed won't mess up your skirt 💃 so much. Would you like an umbrella 🌂 in your drink too?
I started on 50cc 2 stroke pedal start mopeds, got pissed they kept breaking down and made a ton of noise, yet struggled to break the 25mph speed limit at full throttle lol. Then went straight to a 650cc 71HP inline four Yamaha Maxim cruiser, kinda scary getting used to it but I love it now. Also really funny to troll cheaper sports cars with because no one suspects an 80s Yamaha cruiser has that much power until you blow their doors off
I was the 650 starter guy. I bought a used Suzuki SV650 because it had more torque (hahaha), was faster off the line and had more top end than any 250 or 300 or even 500. It also looked like a real full sized motorcycle. It was hella fun to ride too. Then one day near the end of the first season with it, I passed a car and realized that I had the throttle pinned and for like 5 seconds. Now I'm not saying that I was going slow because I wasn't but clearly I found the limits of the bike and my fear and ability had a higher ceiling. Sooooo.... After just 4 months with the bike I traded it for.....a brand spanking new white Triumph Street Triple! That was in 2012 and I still love it! In all honesty going with the Suzuki was a good move. The Street Trip whispers in your ear like a devious mistress telling you to do crazy things your wife or girlfriend would never let you do. You need to have discretion when you pull the trigger. In all honesty I have managed to pin the throttle on the Triumph but only for an instant and doing so results in speeds 50 mph over the speed limit.
Its actually very easy to go from moto to street, I did it 20 years ago and my first bike was a zx9, so did alot of my friends at the time after we all were tired of the dirt, we are all still fine and riding. I notice alot of street bike channels seem to have some superior complex, you dont get this from moto guys
Just found you wow I know where to go when I want to smile love your productions & monologue I mean this in the best possible way big dude you ain’t right!!!!! So much truth please continue....... Thanks 🙏
Loving your videos! I am the “650 dude” hahaha! Brand new 2006 Ninja 650 was my first bike and i did droped it 2 days later at 1mph at parking lot parking hahaha! Loved that bike!
I started with a Scooter because it a cheap way to start in the Biker community, also because since I am living in a city with high traffic jam, a Scooter is really nice to commute with under these conditions, sure that the 125cc scooter I have isn't a power house, but its enough for commuting. I would love one day to have a Sportsbike or a Cruiser, but know I am saving money to later start with a 300-400cc bike.
Smokey bear thats what im on at the moment mate. Great at getting you used to how bikes work, turn and perform. Looking at moving up to a 125 this year and then when im ready ill take my motorcycle test. How you finding the bike? :)
Lmao same. Except I have been riding consistently my whole life, opposed to the rode when I was 6 and never picked up a bigger bike lmao. It's fun making 2 smokers look dumb on a crf450
Zaccheus Horsman yes i agree! I rode dirt bikes all my life, and if they don’t think that makes a difference, then they’ve never rode dirt bikers all their life. It doesn’t make you an instant expert on a road bike, but it is a huge advantage over someone who is riding a bike for the very first time. Knowledge I’ve learned in the dirt saved my ass more than once on the road!
Started on a 125 2 stroke, rode it about 3-4 times then took out my 250 2 stroke rode that for 2-3 years. Just got my 07 Gsxr600 a few weeks ago already out 600 miles on it. Just gotta be smart with how you ride. Definitely different from a dirtbike but tbh my cr250 will pop the front end up way faster than my gixxer
@@iLeadpoisoningPSN 400 shouldn't even be considered as a starter bike. I don't understand why there are so many new "Starter" bikes being made then new 250 or 300cc bikes.
Lolol my buddy mike has one, I've rode it, its freaking smoking fast we pulled into a bar one day and he lost it on the loose gravel I looked over and first thought was to laugh but he lifted up ok before I even got over to him. Same guy same bike last summer he laid it down right front of me as we were riding through west Virginia (we're outta Detroit) a fawn shot in front of him, missed the deer but the bike was on his right leg sliding down the road, man I had the fucking bike off his leg 3 ft in the air in seconds. All in all he's ok had surgery on the leg but still love that bike though. Ride em like you stole em 😁
Man I so agree with you!! I started on a gixxer 1000 and I think I did ok..I mean, Im still learning (you ever stop) but every bike only goes as fast as you want it to go! And that goes for a 300 600 750 or 1000..
Joel Filipe I wouldn't tell anyone to ever start in a 1000, 600 is a fine place to start. The throttle does turn both ways but that 1000 can get away from you if your not confident in what you're doing. But to each his own Start where u like after its your money in the end.
Captain Dildoface try a super moto or adventure style bike you will have lots of room learn way more about riding on one of these bikes and you wont get into trouble because you had a little problem controlling your right hand
I'm one of those just wanted to ride one day and bought a 600 guys, right off craigslist too, nailed it. But then again its beat up and from the early 80s and not that fast. Knew I'd drop it so I bought one that'd seen it all already. Its quite the hobby to get into.
started with 15 on a 50cc malaguti xsm sumo, made my licence with 18 and bought a 09 FZ6-N after 3 years of expiecrince on how to ride a bike on the street i dont think it's a big deal to start on a 600 3 years later (and still alive btw) i think about upgrading to a 1000, not because a 600 is too slow - it's still faster than most of the cars on the street - but u get used to the power and at some point u just want more
6'4", had an old XR600r as my first vehicle, never had it on the road legally but it fit well while being a hooligan. My first real street bike is a 2007 FZ1, feels great but its a rocket compared to my friends bikes.
frank denotra I don't tag my bikes either. I started on a GSXR 750, still have it. I love the 750s. Have a CBR1000F street fighter as well. I don't tag any of them...that's what the throttle is for..lol and I bit it on an old heavy ass 900rr..heavy as hell
Started on an MT-09 but I also waited till I was older and could control myself after driving high HP cars and builds. I still have a lot to learn, but I'm enjoying the hell out of it.
Got my R1 2 weeks ago and been doing great so far. Also a new rider, but had my license since 07, just never pulled the trigger on a bike till this year (of all years 😔). Its true that if you don't have self control, or the patience to learn the bike, you can have a really fucked up day. You have to know your limits, take it easy and slow, don't let others goad you into anything outside your skill level.
I started on a 650. Suzuki Savage. Light cruiser and single cylinder so low center of gravity, easy to handle. Comfortable enough I often took it to a campground 3 hours ride north with my gear strapped on the seat behind me. Sport bikes may be faster but try riding one for 12 hours to go to an event.
Lukiel666 THTS WHY YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO CHOOSE BETWEEN CRUISERS AND SPORTBIKES. No but seriously, my longest ride was 5 hours total (driving from graz to genf and back for some chocolate)
try to imagine... my brother did a trip from Berlin to Slovak Republik, aprox. 1000km distance... aprox.half-a-day ride with a break just for tanking and pee, on his CBR 250R... oh... and it was raining... half the time. aaaawwww
Hah, the LS 650 savage was my bike in driving school back then. And it is easy to see why they choosed this bike: low weigth (aproxx/ 170kg), low center of gravity, low seating position & high torque. This thing was easy to handle for persons of every size. It's still sold in the US under the name "boulevard s40"
It doesn't matter how much control you have it's experience that matters so like everyone I started on a fs1e then went to a 125 and so on now I've got a 650 and I'm in my 50s and still sometimes I get cought out now and then..
started on a cbr600f '02, knowing it was a fairly fast and dangerous bike for a starter, so i was super careful the first couple months, after about a year i was confident enough to expand the horizon and start reaching that knee out, start clutching up the front wheel a mere 2 inches, it was about a month or 3 after that when i first scraped a knee, dank whoolies are still out of my comfort zone though but it worked out, 6 years in now and i haven't crashed yet, even dragged elbow on track with an rsv4 (see my profile pic haha)
I started on a Suzuki Bandit 650. 10 years on , still have the girl. Other than the weight , there is no reason not to recommend it as a starter bike. It's not something you grow out of in a few months , nor will it kill you on the first wrist-twist. Moved on to a GSX-F750 last month.
I’m the words of my 60 year old shop supervisor who’s been riding for years: “There are those who have dropped a bike, and then there are those who are lying out of their ass. WHEN you drop your bike, just pick her up, brush off your gear, and get back in the saddle”
I got a limited scooter license because I had a scooter. I rode a 150cc vespa for 4 years then bought a 450cc naked motorcycle once I had my full licence. Learned how to shift gears properly by myself. It's not that hard.
This cracked me up so much especially number 2 "600 Starter dude". Amen! I am a returning rider after 22 years and got a sweet little VTR 250 and learnt so much on it and really got comfortable. It is so much fun on twisty roads. I have done close to 10,000 kms on it and it was the best decision I made. Love your channel this video gave me a much needed laugh today. 😀👍
lol "Horsepower is what sells, Torque is what wins races" My way of distinguishing them is "Torque is how hard you hit the crowd, Torque is how far you drag the bodies"
Joshuafree321 i would say cc's is what sells. Honestly i dont think people look at HP when buying a bike, cause in the bike world (for someone new) they look at a 170hp sport bike and they think, ohh thats it. But if you get around to know bikes you would know that 170hp below your crotch is a ton of power, so people get to think of as "the more cc i get the faster i will go" cause technically in the car world the more cylinders you get the faster you go
I was definitely the “650 starter bro” with a 2007 ninja 650R, and it honestly was a perfect starter bike to learn on. Ended up selling and getting back on my Yamaha Tw200 and going back off road after learning how many non-attentive drivers there are.
I am planning on getting a 650 for my first bike. (Kawasaki Versys) The thing is I can only afford get one bike, and only have space for one. So getting a smaller bike might not be my best option.
Got Versys 650 as my first bike, never regret. Feels bit jerky, but after you'll used to it - it is awesome as first bike, also ABS will forgive you some of your mistakes, just easy on the right hand grip
There are 2 kinds of rider ....ones who have dropped their bike and the ones who haven’t dropped their bike ...............yet!
True im scared to ride i got a bike but never rode it am i a pussy im worrying about the clutch
True i dropped both of my scotters i have had one was a small thing with only 100cc and this one i have is 300cc the first bike could not go on any dirt without dropping
I dropped my bike i wanted to kill myself afterward
2 kinds of riders ones that have been down and ones that are gonna go down
You start with 2 bags. 1 is empty the other is full of luck. The idea is to fill the empty bag with experience before the bag full of luck run out.
shoutout to the 600 starters lol
Holla! lol
Ogre Doug that's honestly the best bike to start on
Correct. By far the most sensible choice is to not ride a motorbike. Who cares about the rankings of the other options... ?
Anyway got a 1050 Speed Triple two weeks after getting my licence, my "didn't die today" notches are filling up my bedposts.
Edward Leach
If I had substantial funds I'd get one of those too. I love the Street and Speed triples, such good looking bikes. Good for you man enjoy the ride!
06 CBR FOR THE WIN
You used every meme picture known to man.
Holy shut youre right
Well yes, but actually no.
650 starter gang is so true " more research than the research bro"
Ayyyyyyyyy less goooo
650cc 47HP gang rise up.
Rise up.....
Literally been studying moto life and tech for years. Bought a CB650R LOL
600 starter ..Think im in this category..
27+ so can now get a A license instead of a A1 or A2 after lessons and as a engineer i cant help but look at the specs and mechanics..
Always been the guy to do diving, climbing, paragliding.and canoepolo as a hobby.
In the end, i just want something between a naked bike and a cruiser for fun trips with friends who also started lessons / have their license recently. Maybe i just have my first bike tuned down till i can handle it fully unlocked (lessons on a yamaha XJ6). Love the triumph street triple & speed triple, phantom black shadow and vulcan s like bikes.
Should probably just walk into a dealorship and get a sit or you guys (internet always has more suggestions then 1.. in the end to start riding 1 (2nd hand) bike is all you need (ok incl fuel and preferably ABS )
Number 8. The poor high schooler who pulled a bicycle out of a dumpster, and took apart a lawnmower, then built the most dangerous motorized vehicle the world has ever seen.
I'd give it a spin...
I did this...
EDIT: I did it again. I built another.
My friend literally did this (apart the dumpster part) it was hella scary to ride on full gas
We made one from a kids tricycle ! The pedals would spin and wack you.
1-Shot slinger fucking legend. Got a video on it?
"The two thousand dolla six hunnit"
My town is full of these guys.
Same. We have one shop that sells sport bikes and they charge way too much for what they have (Kawi/Suzuki/Honda dealership. CBR 300 goes for over $5K before fees and all that jazz). So as a result, we have a bunch of guys picking up cheap 600cc bikes off craigslist and killing themselves.
I picked up an F2 for my first bike five years ago and I'm still alive.
Right. I went out and bought my first bike, never having ridden a motorcycle before, for $2k flat, and it was a 2002 CBR 600 F4i. Since the very beginning I never felt like that was too much bike for me. Sure, it was fast, but I always felt in control and honestly feel like I could've gone faster (with a bigger bike). Overall, I am 110% glad I didn't start on a 250 or 300.
One reason a higher-strung 600 like a CBR is a good first bike is you can yank the throttle back at low revs and you won't get huge power. It's a pretty deliberate decision to get the most out of the bike. I think if you've slid around in a few high-power (especially RWD) cars you have already been taught proper throttle management that translates easily to fast motorcycles.
My first first bike my old mans, it was his 1994 Kawasaki Zxr 750 Ninja that was his pride and joy for my first bike I enjoyed it and the speed it had was mind blowingly stupid. It was his pride and joy until one day he went out on it and got smashed off the road by a car and destroyed the bike but he lived tho.
Such a brilliant bike
The: I can start on a 1000cc bike, im a reasonable guy.
If you really are a reasonable guy, the idea of starting on a 1000cc wont even cross your mind.
I started on a R1, I’m just an idiot that found a good deal😂 and it was the best decision ever
@@tristanwilhelm1285 At least you knew what you were getting into!
I started with a budget so cheapest was my 2000 Honda Shadow- its an 1100. I did though take a safety course and passed for my license before I grew a pair and got on it. Now she’s my daily vehicle.
I started on a 1600cc victory kingpin 10 years ago. Have about 60k on her. I drive semi for a living so it only took me an afternoon to get used to shifting with my foot. Another week to get used to curves at higher speeds. Being a trick driver and being aware of my surroundings and road conditions etc probably helped me more I think and also knowing instinctively to grab the clutch and brake in an emergency.
I have ridden a 1200cc sport bike and its not as bad as they make it out to be. If you have even basic knowledge of how to use a clutch, throttle, and shifter then youll have no issue riding it safely.
Me: yea, 600 is stupid
*Proceeds to ride my 100cc splendor
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I started on a 600, never had an issue, it's my only mode of transport and I've been riding accident free two years
Scott Redford knock on wood
Scott Redford I started on a zx9r 900 Yamaha and I've never had a problem either.
bought a 600 after finally gettint a licence to make things legal, because i didn't want to switch bike after the first year. she's still in my garage waiting for spring to come :)
mobiledog Verified zx9r is kawasaki, not Yamaha.
He probably means he started on one of those supercharged H2R's back in 2000.
300 for beginners? Fuck, where I roll, we start on a 50cc moped at 14, 125cc at 16, and then straight to 600 or 1000 at 18 when your limit is erased.
Teutone I assume your from the EU. With 18 you still have a HP restriction to 48HP
Yea. Only i did my license 15 years ago, so i'm not up to date with the current legislation. I started on my 50cc little moped that got all the abuse you can imagine. Bored it out, added a 5th gear, larger sprocket, sports exhaust. It did 80kmh! :D
Ran it so hard that the piston rings wore away and the piston basically welded itself into the cylinder.
Those typs still exist ;-) and I know a few. Thirstier than a 300 but still only does 80
After that i ran a 125 KTM LC2, then straight to a 620 KTM LC4 Supermoto. That thing was savage off the line, nothing could touch me 0-100kmh. Then my CBR600RR for years. Swapped that for an Aprilia 1200 Dorsoduro, sold it after a month because it's by far the worst piece of shit you can buy. Now i'm shopping for a 996 or 998, with which i want to be buried.
man u so lucky, where i live you godda be 16 for a 50cc ped and 17 for a 125cc. then you get a 500 at 19.
when you think your no longer a beginner and you level up you realize now your just a beginner at the next level. in fact we have a beginning every day and the day you think you know it all may be the day that you never see the end of.
Eazy Rider well said my man
Absolutely right my man
Precisely
This baddass quote needs to get it's own screentime. Damn
Absofuckinglutely hit the nail on the head brother, started on a 650 ( I’m that guy) , had that for 3 years, put 45,000 kms on it, sold it and 6 months later bought a zx10r, spat me off within an hour, fun times, since learnt to control my throttle 😂
Me after 34 years of riding: I'll take that lightweight 250 dual-sport, and I couldn't possibly care less how cool anyone thinks it is.
Awesome bikes! But on highway not nice.
I pretty much gave up on wanting a motorcycle in my mid 20's. Fast forward 10 years later, not living anywhere near the family farm and wanting something like my old 400EX again, found the the 250 Dual Sports and bought a CRF. All was well and good in Southwest Missouri, then I moved to Kansas lol. Nothing but horrible straight loose gravel roads and 65mph highway. While not wanting to part with the 250, I do find myself once again in the market for different kind of bike lol.
*drops your bike in front of a crowd of people, staring*
Me : "So, this is how it ends?"
It's usually people who don't ride who find it amusing, as if it couldn't happen to them. Which it won't :p, but neither would the enjoyment of riding.
I came here for information but instead I got my feelings hurt 😪 #researchsaveslifes
Far better to be a research rider than most of the others lol
Yammie joked that a research rider drops their bike in three days. He's wrong, dead wrong! I dropped my 2012 Honda CBR250r ABS in the garage in mere hours after buying it! Thank goodness the previous owner has frame sliders installed; only the muffler cover thingy got scratched.
Feelsrealbadman
@@A_Degenerate_with_Glasses had me in the first half not gonna lie
lol
Me when I first started looking for bikes: "I want a 650 as my 1st bike"
Me today on my 1st bike: *Screams nevermind in 800cc*
Are u still alive?
@@WoodWax yes sir, lol. I believe self discipline and good throttle control matters a whole lot more than the size of the bike. "Its not size that matters, it's how you use it."
@@ryanwittmier1519 man im gonna buy my 1st bike im not sure which one to get and i want abs too but not sure if its a must cuz i dont wanna die but j want a fast bike too
@@WoodWax I wouldn't say ABS is a must by any means. It can certainly help in sticky situation, sure. But so long as you are easy with the brakes and apply progressive brake pressure like they teach in the MSF Course, you should be fine. Plus depending of who you're getting the bike from, ABS could make it more expensive, and you don't want to spend TOO much on your first bike.
@@ryanwittmier1519 the thing is im in ukraine i dont even understand their language so school is going be kinda hard for me to learn I'll try my best tho and how much would u recommend to spend im not sure cuz these bikes are so tempting 😅
I did it right!
Started on a 125, then got my license, then got an MT07, then traded it for a Tracer 900, now I’m trading it for an MT10sp.
Too bad this was all in 4 months, but it was done the proper way ... 😂
Paulo Remigio yeah I started on a 89 crf500 when I was 14 and keked myself into a few berms not fun but I learned that I neeeeed power so I started on a 2015 duke 690
Than traded it in for a cb500 and I was able to tame the beast
Started on a 500 a few years ago... Still riding a 500.
Idk what that says about me but I'm havin a blast.
Paulo Remigio In Germany you have to start on a 125cc with a restriction to 11kW or 15HP. This is the A1 License. A2 License allows you to ride bikes up to 48HP, which can almost be any bike with a CDI or throttle that doesn‘t let you go above that power. This doesn‘t apply on bikes that have more than 0,2kW per kilogram of bike weight. The A license is pure freedom.
ayyJannik in Portugal it’s the same, I got away with it faster because I’m older and already have a car driving license for many years so I could get the A license straightaway.
Started on a 150 scooter. Now got a 125 dual sport
My dad got a Suzuki gsxr 1000 for his first bike, he’s never crashed once and he’s so good on it - been riding for 10 years or longer now.
Yeah he was probably older and wiser. Its the 16-20 year old kids who need to stay away from the 600+
Pops a beast
Big dick energy
Get that nigga a buss
Who cares Stacy it’s just a midlife crisis
I didn't pay anything to watch this. So why do I still feel like I want my money back?
Adam Schoedel right
True!. Refunds wanted!.
True. He just insulted the unlicensed dude that walks into a dealership and buys the a litre bike just ''because'', only to subsequently ask where the brake and gearshift is when collecting it... hmmm.. sounds familiar.
😂😂😂
ZxRx7 dunno, the part about vloggers was pretty ridiculous to me - unless it was a sarcastic self-criticism - "all these dumb vloggers using memes and stuff". I've seen a channel like this, the dude has half a mill subscribers, and is kinda of a jackass, but still fun to watch, especially cause he took some times for memes, also giving way more useful stuff than this dude right here.
Others: can't decide 300cc or 600cc bikes;
Me: I can start riding on 125cc bike, soon :D
same, I am some months shy of 17 and I can't wait to get an r125
@@gkn9566 i would kill to even touch an r125, too bad they are way too expensive for no reason
And there’s me on my 125 ninja, just taking it easy. Next year looking to go up but need more road time.
Yea same. The amount of times I've nearly died at 40mph made hold out on the r6
"Why am I on liveleak again?"
A GSXR 1300 is really the only way to go for a beginner rider.
exactly!, skip years of being on the pussy bikes and go right to the top like a m'fuckin boss. they said
UA-cam Support and ride in to a tree!
That or a S1000RR.
User Name hey s1000 is easy to start on in real life....as long as you have a good judge of speed vs distance. Because you might not know you're going too fast until you get there
80hitultracombo . Yeah, or a H2R...
_i feel personally attacked_
Started with a 150cc scooter and in half a year immediately sold it to go for a 250cc cafe racer.
Nothing personal mate, but how do you "in half a year *immediately* " do anything?
Im 15 and i can legally only ride 50cc
@@atte6106 I can legally get 250cc as 15
@@phantomgbeats1703 I can legally get any cc at 16, America lmao
@@drewmoskal9878 well you are a year ahead
it pisses me off when people say 250/300 bikes are a waste of money and not to even bother with them or tell me to upgrade I tell them to go buy a H2 and ride it into a tree
you also forgot about the rider who got the cheapest bike he could find and only buys a helmet and rides the bike into the ground XD I know one of those people has killed two GPX 250's
I hated my ninja 650r though. I was getting stomped by camaros and malibus ect. Max speed was 148. Before that I had my friends CBR1000. Rode it for two days. After 27k miles of pure boring 650R, I got on a ZX10r and now funny cars are having trouble keeping up. Never going back.
I love it when Ppl try and pass me at a light on the 10. I am barely giving it gas yet they are flooring their car like it's all for real and shit haha.
when learning you are not meant to be racing people. and is that 148km or 148 miles?
Yamaha Rider J MPH
I give him 2 years.
This comment section is gonna be lit as fuck
it's burning churches out there.
I bought a 500... where does that put me? 😂
I was a 1000 starter and didn’t die. Yaaaay. Lmao.
As much as I loved my r1, don’t start with a 1000 unless you have self control. Lol
Wouldn't have started on a liter bike anyway, it was nice to learn on a lighter 600.
@Bryan Rutkowski spoke like a real dum dum.... CONGRATZ
It's as if we're all supposed to bow down to the guys who "did it right" by starting on a scooter and going up 100cc's every leap year.
crm187 it seems like a dealer scam to me. Who wants to buy and sell 2 or 3 bikes over the course of a couple years, losing money each time, until they arrive at their dream bike. I got my permit and bought an '06 R6 the next day. One dealer told me "Im reluctant to sell this to you, if you were asking for the R1 then i would definitely not sell to you." Long story short, i dropped in once at low speeds in my first couple weeks of owning but loved that thing for almost 10 years. my skills increased as time went on and that bike felt like an extension of me. Not necessary to start small as long as youre cautious and not a bonehead. problem is...boneheads never admit that they are boneheads.
still patiently waiting for the day in the life of Dan video
Yammie Noob finaly
can you get dan to act some of the parts?
Probably something like ... Raspberry Pi powered alarm clock sends the first inital wakeup to the bike-computer, which starts the engine and revs it higher and louder until Yammie has stood up.
He then proceeds to jump on the bike, drive around, film, get home, record an additional 3 seconds funny endcard joke and goes straight back to bed, goodbye.
if ur talking about doit with Dan I hope u insult the absolute shit out of him.!!!
Got my first bike (dream bike since high school), 17 Monster 1200R almost a year and a half ago, installed an MWR filter, full SC exhaust kit, and a RapidBike module and I’ve never almost lost it. If you know what you’re doing and what you’re getting yourself into, you should be good imho.
No4: ‘you thought the dirt was your ally, I was born in the dirt, moulded by it, I didn’t see the road until I was a man.’
80% of people start on 600ccs in Germany. Don't know why it's so shunned in the US.
BrakeHorsePower92 starting on a 125-300cc bike is encourage do the fact that unlike Germany, there are no basic requirements to obtain your motorcycle license. Pass a very simple writen & riding test & you are free to ride without a bit of experience.
Didn't know it was shunned here in the US, salesmon wanted me to get a GSXR1000 (used) as my first motorcycle. I said no way I knew the power they had, My 2006 GSXR 600 served me well though. No one in the 5 years I road it said anything weird about it being my first bike.
***** ***** that's bullshit!
I never had to take a riding test...
Dohn Joe Ok, so that means no one had to take one? So it's bullshit is it? So no one in North America (ie America) has to take a riding test to obtain a motorcycle endorsement? Yeah......think before you speak next time. I'm happy you didn't have to take one, good for you, but that's not the norm. Thanks
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My first street bike: 1980 Yamaha 650 Special. 18 year old kid on first bike. Exhilaration and terror simultaneously.
I know that bike! How many of your teeth did the rattle out? Rough rider!
LMFAO! Your the funniest Moto vlogger! Best in Moto comedy I love your vids.. thanks! Keep em coming!
"Why am I on LiveLeak again?" Yeah, I ask myself that everytime..
bro everyone knows that the best beginner bike is a triumph rocket 3
turns who needs that when you have a busa with an extended swingarm
The Triumph Rocket III
"Tested with badgers"
Haha I would rather ride a rocket powered tricycle then that thing my great uncle died on one and many of my family members have almost.last time my grandpa rode he came round a 60 degree corner at 140 km/h poppin an accidental out of control wheelie
MΣNT0R™ The best starter bike is one that your friend owns.
What about the ones who make lists on UA-cam having been riding for a year?
This has gotta be one of the funniest videos I've seen, gotta be in the top 5. This was so hilarious!
lololol! I started watching your videos yesterday and can't stop! You sir, are a genius!
I must be a mix here. I started off on a 49cc scooter just to get a feel of riding on two wheels, then moved to a 650 solely because I found one that was cheap to buy. It was pretty intimidating at first, but it's not so bad now. I honestly don't think I would need any more power than I do now. I can totally see why you'd want a 250 instead to start off with. Honestly though, I still have the scooter and I love the hell out of that thing, I don't give a shit what people think haha.
Alex Jacobson I started with a 49cc scooter too. Found a used 125 cruiser with 1500 miles that was too cheap to pass. Fun around town but tapped out on 60 mph roads. I'm debating whether to get a Ninja 300, a maxi scooter, or to go back to 49cc scooters
Benedict Benjo
If you go back to the 49cc scooter, the slower speed won't mess up your skirt 💃 so much.
Would you like an umbrella 🌂 in your drink too?
I started on 50cc 2 stroke pedal start mopeds, got pissed they kept breaking down and made a ton of noise, yet struggled to break the 25mph speed limit at full throttle lol. Then went straight to a 650cc 71HP inline four Yamaha Maxim cruiser, kinda scary getting used to it but I love it now. Also really funny to troll cheaper sports cars with because no one suspects an 80s Yamaha cruiser has that much power until you blow their doors off
+Mr Dave AHHH GOT EM!
Jason Grimm wtf my fucking 50cc scooter does 60mph
I was the 650 starter guy. I bought a used Suzuki SV650 because it had more torque (hahaha), was faster off the line and had more top end than any 250 or 300 or even 500. It also looked like a real full sized motorcycle. It was hella fun to ride too. Then one day near the end of the first season with it, I passed a car and realized that I had the throttle pinned and for like 5 seconds. Now I'm not saying that I was going slow because I wasn't but clearly I found the limits of the bike and my fear and ability had a higher ceiling. Sooooo.... After just 4 months with the bike I traded it for.....a brand spanking new white Triumph Street Triple! That was in 2012 and I still love it! In all honesty going with the Suzuki was a good move. The Street Trip whispers in your ear like a devious mistress telling you to do crazy things your wife or girlfriend would never let you do. You need to have discretion when you pull the trigger. In all honesty I have managed to pin the throttle on the Triumph but only for an instant and doing so results in speeds 50 mph over the speed limit.
By far one of the funniest motor vid i have seen 😂. Shoutout to the 600 starters
Its actually very easy to go from moto to street, I did it 20 years ago and my first bike was a zx9, so did alot of my friends at the time after we all were tired of the dirt, we are all still fine and riding. I notice alot of street bike channels seem to have some superior complex, you dont get this from moto guys
Dan is number 3 with that ZX he bought XD
I️ just got my first bike and it’s a 1000. All you need to have is respect for the machine.
HiTechKing thats how i feel, you have to have discipline and respect for the bike. it especially helps if you've ridden dirtbikes
Same, a 900 though. But I only started riding after age 30. I'm pretty sure that bike would have killed me if I started 10 years earlier.
+ano nymous I got a VFR1000 at 19. I started on a 450 Hawk and a 250 Big Red three-wheeler at 13.
offshore fisherman I agree but how do you discipline a bike
Famous last words
beginner researched rider here, I encountered all of these types during my weekend MSF course, like a psueso moto-breakfast club
Just found you wow I know where to go when I want to smile love your productions & monologue I mean this in the best possible way big dude you ain’t right!!!!! So much truth please continue.......
Thanks 🙏
I'm 100% the 650 guy. Still rocking my nighthawk 3 years later.
Andrew Kivela dont wheelie it or you will fry your motor.
I've got the sport variant of the SV650 and I've never looked back... No regrets on starting with a 650
Loving your videos! I am the “650 dude” hahaha! Brand new 2006 Ninja 650 was my first bike and i did droped it 2 days later at 1mph at parking lot parking hahaha! Loved that bike!
Oh I love these videos
I started with a Scooter because it a cheap way to start in the Biker community, also because since I am living in a city with high traffic jam, a Scooter is really nice to commute with under these conditions, sure that the 125cc scooter I have isn't a power house, but its enough for commuting. I would love one day to have a Sportsbike or a Cruiser, but know I am saving money to later start with a 300-400cc bike.
I'm starting out on a 50 cc moped 😂😂
Smokey bear thats what im on at the moment mate. Great at getting you used to how bikes work, turn and perform. Looking at moving up to a 125 this year and then when im ready ill take my motorcycle test. How you finding the bike? :)
Smokey bear me too lol
I start with a BMX
Tomos avtomatik for life #tomos4life
Smokey bear classic
Lol. I was so over researched guy and i still bought a used rebel as my first bike
How long did you have it?
Doctoberfest598 I only had it a few months, cause someone hit me. Ended up in a small Yamaha cruiser after that. Liked the rebel a lot though
dam u got hit? what was the damage?
HingleMcCringleBerry bike got totaled out, I had a few scrapes
FakeZ06Sean dang glad you're okay. I just got my helmet. looking to start on a 300
I'm starting to doubt you write your own jokes, but you're a very good narrator 👍
You forgot the Busa starter😂
🤣😂
😂😂😂
I’ve been thinking about buying the busa as a starter but I’ll stick to my 600cc
I’m that dirt bike rider
Zaccheus Horsman I’ve been looking for this comment for 5 minutes. Hoping I wasn’t the only one 😂 lost my shit when he started #4
Lmao same. Except I have been riding consistently my whole life, opposed to the rode when I was 6 and never picked up a bigger bike lmao. It's fun making 2 smokers look dumb on a crf450
Zaccheus Horsman yes i agree! I rode dirt bikes all my life, and if they don’t think that makes a difference, then they’ve never rode dirt bikers all their life. It doesn’t make you an instant expert on a road bike, but it is a huge advantage over someone who is riding a bike for the very first time. Knowledge I’ve learned in the dirt saved my ass more than once on the road!
I love these types of vids.
plz make more my dearest yam yak
Memes were on point in this one🔥
To be honest I rode dirt bikes my whole life and it did give me a pretty decent head start over other beginners idk why that’s a bad thing
It's not a bad thing. We're both in the same shoes here.
Most of the GP riders started with dirt bikes at a very young age. And they still do it in their free time so I totally agree with you.
Started on a 125 2 stroke, rode it about 3-4 times then took out my 250 2 stroke rode that for 2-3 years. Just got my 07 Gsxr600 a few weeks ago already out 600 miles on it. Just gotta be smart with how you ride. Definitely different from a dirtbike but tbh my cr250 will pop the front end up way faster than my gixxer
I was # 2 and 3 lol had never been on a bike and a day later I was rippin on my cbr
The Triumph Rocket 2300 is the perfect bike for beginners
If you drop that thing it will take 3 people to pick it up. And it is a rocket.
Ninja 300 abs is the best imo
@@idiotsplayingdnd1117 400
@@iLeadpoisoningPSN 400 shouldn't even be considered as a starter bike. I don't understand why there are so many new "Starter" bikes being made then new 250 or 300cc bikes.
Lolol my buddy mike has one, I've rode it, its freaking smoking fast we pulled into a bar one day and he lost it on the loose gravel I looked over and first thought was to laugh but he lifted up ok before I even got over to him. Same guy same bike last summer he laid it down right front of me as we were riding through west Virginia (we're outta Detroit) a fawn shot in front of him, missed the deer but the bike was on his right leg sliding down the road, man I had the fucking bike off his leg 3 ft in the air in seconds. All in all he's ok had surgery on the leg but still love that bike though. Ride em like you stole em 😁
I already subscribed your channel is awesome.
This is a very good video. I enjoy it very much and agree with it all.
You're wrong on "size". I'm an older, returning rider and a 'big guy' who started with a 650. In
drumsnbass exactly my man
Man I so agree with you!! I started on a gixxer 1000 and I think I did ok..I mean, Im still learning (you ever stop) but every bike only goes as fast as you want it to go! And that goes for a 300 600 750 or 1000..
Joel Filipe I wouldn't tell anyone to ever start in a 1000, 600 is a fine place to start. The throttle does turn both ways but that 1000 can get away from you if your not confident in what you're doing. But to each his own Start where u like after its your money in the end.
drumsnbass how tall are you ?
Captain Dildoface try a super moto or adventure style bike you will have lots of room learn way more about riding on one of these bikes and you wont get into trouble because you had a little problem controlling your right hand
I'm one of those just wanted to ride one day and bought a 600 guys, right off craigslist too, nailed it. But then again its beat up and from the early 80s and not that fast. Knew I'd drop it so I bought one that'd seen it all already. Its quite the hobby to get into.
0:17 Ex Greek prime minister Tsipras. Laughed my ass xD
I feel personally called out on 650 starter bro. Didn't think I'd fit any of the bills watching through but you got me!
started with 15 on a 50cc malaguti xsm sumo, made my licence with 18 and bought a 09 FZ6-N
after 3 years of expiecrince on how to ride a bike on the street i dont think it's a big deal to start on a 600
3 years later (and still alive btw) i think about upgrading to a 1000, not because a 600 is too slow - it's still faster than most of the cars on the street - but u get used to the power and at some point u just want more
The thing that sucks about being 6’5 is that I couldn’t start on a small bike because none of them could fit my long ass legs..
Honda CRF 250L
Its a 250cc dirt bike thats perfect for both city and off road. Plus it will fit your long ass legs.
Same, not to mention the power of anything less than 400cc just isn't enough to carry me around. Started on a 600cc and never looked back.
I'm 6'6 and started on a Honda Helix scooter. Tons of leg room and no clutch to worry about getting my full license.
6'4", had an old XR600r as my first vehicle, never had it on the road legally but it fit well while being a hooligan. My first real street bike is a 2007 FZ1, feels great but its a rocket compared to my friends bikes.
The dirt bike guy and vlogger cracked me up! I know at least one of those 😂 The 650 cc guy is definitely me ! Thank you for the laughs
Mario Nelaj Same bro 😂 I gotta ninja 650 new for my starter bike
I bought the z650 as my first Bike
3:16 Hey that's me :D
This is like the video about the Ferd Fteenthousand where you simply have to watch through because it keeps getting better.
TrashureSeeker lemme guess, you're 8 ball? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lets all be honest you should get a 650 before a 600 as a first bike
ndgo It also depends on your weight too but people tend to overlook that often.
ndgo the power is the thing to look at, a beginner will be safer on a suzuki SV 650 than on a CBR600RR
my first sport bike i rode was a zx14 and i was 16 years old. i now own a cbr1000rr with no tag. FTP.
frank denotra FTP lol. You are in the minority though. Most people who jump out on big bikes wind up battling asphalt and loosing.
frank denotra I don't tag my bikes either. I started on a GSXR 750, still have it. I love the 750s. Have a CBR1000F street fighter as well. I don't tag any of them...that's what the throttle is for..lol
and I bit it on an old heavy ass 900rr..heavy as hell
Started on an MT-09 but I also waited till I was older and could control myself after driving high HP cars and builds. I still have a lot to learn, but I'm enjoying the hell out of it.
Got my R1 2 weeks ago and been doing great so far. Also a new rider, but had my license since 07, just never pulled the trigger on a bike till this year (of all years 😔).
Its true that if you don't have self control, or the patience to learn the bike, you can have a really fucked up day. You have to know your limits, take it easy and slow, don't let others goad you into anything outside your skill level.
I started on a 650. Suzuki Savage. Light cruiser and single cylinder so low center of gravity, easy to handle. Comfortable enough I often took it to a campground 3 hours ride north with my gear strapped on the seat behind me. Sport bikes may be faster but try riding one for 12 hours to go to an event.
Lukiel666 THTS WHY YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO CHOOSE BETWEEN CRUISERS AND SPORTBIKES.
No but seriously, my longest ride was 5 hours total (driving from graz to genf and back for some chocolate)
agreed, my crotch rocket hurts my back and my ass after 30 minutes lol
try to imagine... my brother did a trip from Berlin to Slovak Republik, aprox. 1000km distance... aprox.half-a-day ride with a break just for tanking and pee, on his CBR 250R...
oh... and it was raining... half the time.
aaaawwww
Yeah same SV 650
Hah, the LS 650 savage was my bike in driving school back then. And it is easy to see why they choosed this bike: low weigth (aproxx/ 170kg), low center of gravity, low seating position & high torque. This thing was easy to handle for persons of every size. It's still sold in the US under the name "boulevard s40"
You are in control of the bike, the bikes not in control of you!! Does not matter what you ride.
Welp, go ride a GSXR 1300, see how much control you got buddy.
It doesn't matter how much control you have it's experience that matters so like everyone I started on a fs1e then went to a 125 and so on now I've got a 650 and I'm in my 50s and still sometimes I get cought out now and then..
Yea you never ridden a tz750 😂😂
That is so true .The rider controls the throttle ! Doesn't matter if it is 100cc or 1000 cc.
That's true, unless you're Yammy Noob and wander across the center line at inopportune moments.
started on a cbr600f '02, knowing it was a fairly fast and dangerous bike for a starter, so i was super careful the first couple months, after about a year i was confident enough to expand the horizon and start reaching that knee out, start clutching up the front wheel a mere 2 inches, it was about a month or 3 after that when i first scraped a knee, dank whoolies are still out of my comfort zone though but it worked out, 6 years in now and i haven't crashed yet, even dragged elbow on track with an rsv4 (see my profile pic haha)
I love your presentation
I started on a Suzuki Bandit 650. 10 years on , still have the girl.
Other than the weight , there is no reason not to recommend it as a starter bike.
It's not something you grow out of in a few months , nor will it kill you on the first wrist-twist.
Moved on to a GSX-F750 last month.
I did driving school on a SV650. And got a Versys 650 after that.
Am definitely guy 1, been on UA-cam researching for the last 3 weeks lol...
Yup. I've watched literally every motorcycle video on UA-cam. Three times.
I love your channel bro
My first bike was a 1600cc Cruiser. That was 10 years ago. Still riding her 60k miles later on her.
I’m the words of my 60 year old shop supervisor who’s been riding for years:
“There are those who have dropped a bike, and then there are those who are lying out of their ass. WHEN you drop your bike, just pick her up, brush off your gear, and get back in the saddle”
I got a limited scooter license because I had a scooter. I rode a 150cc vespa for 4 years then bought a 450cc naked motorcycle once I had my full licence. Learned how to shift gears properly by myself. It's not that hard.
I am on your side. I ride a 125cc motorbike. I'm going to pass my full licence. Once I'll have it, I'll ride a no more than a 500cc motorcycle
4years to get full licence....
This cracked me up so much especially number 2 "600 Starter dude". Amen! I am a returning rider after 22 years and got a sweet little VTR 250 and learnt so much on it and really got comfortable. It is so much fun on twisty roads. I have done close to 10,000 kms on it and it was the best decision I made.
Love your channel this video gave me a much needed laugh today. 😀👍
Ive made much progress from a non rider on my 125cc grom. now im marching to the 650cc MT07. Wish me luck
I'm watching this while sitting on my 115cc moped in our garage.
I'm watching this while not even old enough for a license and when I will be,it'll only be for a 125cc :(
Bro, have you ever done stand up comedy? I'd definitely pay money to go to that. Your shit is hilarious.
I would consider this comedy fosho
"serious comedy"
Since you are obviously very well educated on the subject of serious comedy please educate me. What is the definition of serious comedy?
Lmao the first pic on this video was so me on that 50th anniversary!
That was very funny! I’m a dirt rider who just started on a 650 naked Kwakka- and I far kin’ love it!
lol "Horsepower is what sells, Torque is what wins races" My way of distinguishing them is "Torque is how hard you hit the crowd, Torque is how far you drag the bodies"
hilarious
Joshuafree321 *cough* Mustang joke....
And what about horsepower. What does that do?
Joshuafree321 i would say cc's is what sells. Honestly i dont think people look at HP when buying a bike, cause in the bike world (for someone new) they look at a 170hp sport bike and they think, ohh thats it. But if you get around to know bikes you would know that 170hp below your crotch is a ton of power, so people get to think of as "the more cc i get the faster i will go" cause technically in the car world the more cylinders you get the faster you go
jousey junior oh, well I thought 300 HP Bike = 1,000 HP Hyper Car, but in reality: 200 HP = 1,000 HP Hyper car?
Starting on my dads old Harley I’m above the 650 guy
I went from scooter bro to 1100 starter. As much as im glad i got a real bike i miss whipping around tight corners on my scooter.
I was definitely the “650 starter bro” with a 2007 ninja 650R, and it honestly was a perfect starter bike to learn on. Ended up selling and getting back on my Yamaha Tw200 and going back off road after learning how many non-attentive drivers there are.
I am planning on getting a 650 for my first bike. (Kawasaki Versys) The thing is I can only afford get one bike, and only have space for one. So getting a smaller bike might not be my best option.
Choppytehbear1337 I'm in the same boat but I'm planning on the 900cc triumph street scrambler ))
I'm also looking at the versys as my stating bike. That or the z650. I've been practicing on my dad's 650 so that should help.
I started on a 900. It all depends on an individual capability
Got Versys 650 as my first bike, never regret. Feels bit jerky, but after you'll used to it - it is awesome as first bike, also ABS will forgive you some of your mistakes, just easy on the right hand grip
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