I Bought the cheapest under $1,000 Motorcycle: Challenge
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Me and the guys decided that we were going to have a challenge to see who can buy the best Motorcycle for less than $1000, First we get the bikes and then we challenge them against each other to see who the Best Cheap motorcycle buyer really is.
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I like this kinda "Top Gear" format. Get 3 bikes, talk smack about the other guys bikes. See whats wrong with em. Funny stuff. Do more like this! 👍
Agreed
Ya he has been ripping off top gear for a long time now but I always liked top gear well till they changed host and the fist American one was good but not so much with the new host
Yeah, you guys should call it "3 Idiots, 3 Motorcycles" should be a hit 👍
Yep bit whos james, Jeremy, and Richard
100% agree!!!
Craig's bike was my favorite pick. Sounded pretty sweet, too.
Good choice!
Whats his bikes name is?
@@maxillwexo9594 Craig had a Kawasaki KZ 550 Spectre
Same love the sound
wont really get the low end you expect from a bike with upright bars
This is funny and entertaining, top gear used to do these sorta things and people loved it. I love the sound of Craigs Kawasaki
The Kawasaki 550 motor is a great engine. Advance the cams and you have a Gpz motor, 62 hp, 122 mph.
And it has the right amount of cylinders.🤔
why you think theyre doing it you complete mongrel.
I've said this before, but this is the direction you guys need to go with the videos. Everyone loves the "Top Gear/ Grand Tour" style format. When the weather warms up, plan some road trips with the guys. Love the videos, keep em coming.
3:52
Sean: "It's covered in rust."
Craig, in a pleased tune: "mhm"
That Victory is a sweet looking ride for a screaming deal. Seems like it wouldn't take a whole lot to get it in good shape. You should do a followup challenge after getting the recommended fixes done, and see which bike wins overall cost to performance. That would be a good episode!!!
I own one of those Victory V92SC Sport Cruiser’s. Great bike. I found one with 485 miles on it.
@@jasonthemason1971 I've got a 2007 Vegas Jackpot and love it. They're great and reliable bikes.
a victory like this one in my country will never be under 8000 eu even with 80 000 km on it and even with leaks like this lol ^^
i have a Victory kingpin with 45k on it
This is awesome this needs to be a series. Top gear for bikes has been tried before and failed. Because the hosts have no real connection. You guys have real connection and can make it work. Please keep doing these !!!
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Hey guys...just gotta say, the 550 is the exact bike I owned in the early 90's. Funny story...I drove that thing for weeks with not so good gas millage...and realize by accident....that it was a six speed. First thing I thought of when Craig mentioned the rpm's at 60 or so, just thought I'd throw that out there......great little bike.
These videos were so awesome. I miss Craig in the new videos. I’m sure Sean does too.
Sean: It's covered in rust.....
Craig: mm hmmm
When pop starting a bike, I’ve found that it’s easier to do it in 2nd gear instead of 1st because the wheel doesn’t have to spin the engine as fast, so technically you have more of a mechanical advantage that way.
My VF1000f Interceptor , was Impossible to Pop Start! Even in 3rd or 4th gear at 40mph, the compression would just lick up the rear wheel!
Yeah you never do it in low gear
and you will find third gear to be even easier to get it started with.
I'm impressed by the difference in economies between the US and, my country, Colombia (South America), one of those bikes could easily be worth 3000-5000 dollars as is, and considering the average salary in Colombia is around 300 dollars a month for a minimum wage job it's really crazy to me how easy it is, compared to Colombia, for someone to buy any bike or car there. I recently bought a 2002 yamaha xt600 and have been saving for over 3 years and it cost me about 3500 bucks and it's a bike that is expensive to maintain for the average person here and is considered a "big bike" considering the average bike here is between 100 and 200cc and pretty much everyone has a bike, because it's cheaper than a car, and it's a necessity, not because it's a toy.
Is it also cheaper to just ship/import a bike down from a US auction?
living in germany i got a 1992 yamaha xj600 for 500€, tires had to be replaced and it was rideable, most bikes are dirt cheap here.
Same here in the Philippines 😭 I want a CB400
I totally get it. Bikes like these would easily sell for 5-8K USD or more here in Israel for being "antiques needing some small work done". Bike insurance is super costly here (imagine buying a new 125cc scooter and paying half of the price of the scooter every year to insure it) , as well as the cost to maintain them, and year-round riding weather really makes bikes not a toy but a proper and primary vehicle to most. Finding "low mileage, well kept" old bikes is virtually impossible and if you do manage to find one, it's not gonna be cheap. I ride a 2012 Honda NC700X that has like 150,000 KM and the main reason I bought it is the fuel economy and running costs, plus the reliability. Can't imagine owning and maintaining a "powerful" bike in this economy.
@@AlxndrHQ Nah, im from Brazil and even If you buy the bike you want in Other country, to make her enter the country with no problem the government Will made you Pay what the bike would cost here, is cheaper to buy, but ends to get even more expensive to stay here
Paid around $250 for my 95 NTV 650 Revere including a crate of spare parts, second exhaust, fairings and side cases. Made the locked front brake work again, replaced the carb with a remanufactured one (was actually cheaper than having the old one cleaned) and put new tires and a fresh inspection sticker on it. A bit of cleaning, changing the fluids and a paint job fresh outta the can.
All in all, I had spent additional $600 on it...just to find out that it ran fine but I was simply too large, making longer rides literally a pain in the ass. Sold it for $1200 and got myself a BMW K 1100 RS (which I had already sold again, but this time with a loss).
Craigs got the best eye, that's a baby version of a true classic in disguise, the none americanised version is nicer on the eye.
Yessssssssssssss CONGRATS SEAN, CALEB AND CRAIG ON HITTING 1MIL .. so happy to see y’all hit this milestone .. God bless brothers
As someone new to riding I learned alot from this video and also feel better about buying a used bike and getting it running and operating well. I'm huge Top Gear fan (BBC OG) and I would watch challenges like this all day long, this was great.
My first bike was a 1986 Vulcan 750. Great bike! From 1986 to 2006, virtually no changes.
Mine too. Gave me roughly 40,000 miles before I traded it in. I had a few small issues in the 4 years I had it that never cost more than $100 but never had anything major go bad. What I find funny about the bike in this video is the original owner left the break in sticker on the tach. I mean, who does that?
This is what we need! Old Top Gear for bikes! Love this, Sean! More please...
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Maybe I missed it, but one of the challenges should’ve been how many likes each bike receives from the fan base. After one week (include a start and end date), post the results in the final video.
NOTE: Sean, you and your crew are truly blessed with a skill to make these videos. It warms my soul to watch the pure enjoyment you guys have with motorcycles. The rivalry is priceless. But the friendships are solid gold. Thanks for sharing!
I always loved the Vulcan and the 750 is a beast ! What a complete dash for a cruiser. This is a great, fun episode.
Craig also won the extra challenge of standing the bike up off the floor. "Kickstands down" seemed to be a very late addition to the rules.
Agreed
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Congrats on 1m! Easily worth even more subscribers
Thanks! 😃
@@BikesandBeards Holy cow! I remember when you first started this and I haven't looked at that number since. LOL It was in the 10's of thousands I think. Wow. Good job!
@@BikesandBeards yeah great job that want you to abandon the srk channel you only post one video every few months and that's what really started everything as far as UA-cam goes
@@BikesandBeards thanks for replying😁 I am soo glad you’ve reached this point in your channel
I'd like to find a victory. They are actually very dependable bikes in relation to their competitors. Too bad they don't make em anymore. Congrats on 1 million!!
His hate seemed misplaced. I got one with the motor out of a 2004 king pin 92ci and it’s a screamer, super reliable too. The 04 motor swap is pretty common though because of horsepower gains and it’s plug and play.
my 2000 v92 has 64k miles on it and still purrs like a kitten. Now granted, my does have the upgraded valve springs, charging system, and transmission, but still an awesome bike that I never plan to sell.
I just picked up a 2005 Vegas 92ci in mint condition for 3 grand. Awesome bike so far.
Great video! I had that same exact Vulcan for my first bike. Same year even. Great 1st bike. Quick enough to be fun, great on fuel, super comfortable riding position. Looks great (depends who you ask). I have a Vmax 1200 now but still think of how nice that bike was all around.
Craig really adds a level of clean fun to the channel. Appreciate all the work Subscribed. Altogether making great motorcycle content even for people who don't know about or own any. Educational and entertaining clean content.
That was a lot of fun. Being a brit, Top Gear was mandatory Sunday night viewing, and their three of a kind challenges were always fun to watch. Personally, I think your homage to British TV was great fun. Where do you see your next challenge taking you? You've already done a boat bike. How about stripping down three big tourers - Harley, BMW and Honda (for example) - and see what the comparison is for laden/unladen; 0 to 60. Weight difference. A gallon of fuel to find out how much further you can go without all the kit, etc.
Just an idea.
Stay safe. God bless.
Craigs bike needs a clutch too lol. He just forgot to mention it. Listen to it in the 0-60 test. More vids like this please!
He should have just shifted without the clutch. LOL
lol it would still slip. A clutch isn't just for clutching in and out, its also for holding the crank to the output sprocket and putting the power to the ground.
Or he's absolutely terrible at shifting - but I'd bet it's a clutch too. Those 550's are actually pretty fun and definitely the best "stunter" out of that pack.
I'm not a motorcycle guy but your videos are very entertaining. The pop start portion reminds me of all my old (70's) cars that I had to basically do the same thing with (VW Bugs, BMW 2002's, etc...)
This is my new favorite episode from you guys! Keep it coming, more like this please!
This is great content! would love to see more stuff like this :D
plus this is a great group dynamic going on as well.
Also I maybe go even larger with these bikes... a cross country challenge where you have to get it patched up if it breaks down + various challenges in the way(maybe some lost offroad-ish trail in the mix).. Or at the very least I think this deserves a small part 2.
Anyway, great job!
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Honestly, the 0-60 times are unreal except the one of the 4 cylinders that was slipping clutch
I really enjoyed this video, perhaps the best "shootout" I've ever seen, well orchestrated good choice of challenges. I wasn't surprised at the mileage outcome, or the wheelie, but well run, start to finish, thanks!
Best comparison video I’ve seen!! Please do more like this. FUN!!
Congratulations on 1mil my guy, couldn't be happier for you, you wholeheartedly deserve even more 💯🎂
You three are the “TopGear” of motorcycles. Keep it going!!!!!
Those old Vulcan 750's never cease to amaze me. Incredible bikes for what you pay for them.
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Love this! Good to see Caleb again!! Keep going with this and do a whole series of challenges this is awesome
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Great video!
The Vulcan 750 was my first bike. I wish I'd never sold that one. Great around town bike.
Few years back I bought a Kawasaki Z550LTD for £550 . Rode it from here in the Uk all the way through France and Spain , then back with a passenger . Just shows you that you can find the odd reliable cheap bike if your lucky .
Great vid as usual 👍
More than a few years back when I was living in Miami, i bought a LTD and drove it to nearly LA. It was a dream to ride, and for a Brit to travel across the US in that manner was just the sort of thing that memories are made of. Great format chaps, do more.
I love the older bikes,my Dad had a Kaw 454 LTD..loved that bike..it was a model in the 80s don’t remember what year exactly..but like you guys always say,it doesn’t matter what type of bike or what year it is..just go out and have some fun in the sun..Thanks guys Awesome video!!!👍
Videos like this are so fun! Love it! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do this kind of video with the Vulcan 2000, VTX 1800 and either the Rocket III or the Raider.
Since your comments about auction prices weighed heavily, I really figured you'd all come back with near barn-finds. The biggest shocker was the Victory which was crazy money in early 2000. Since the Cruiser set is all about looks and street savvy, I half expected a "check Me out", at a local night spot, with votes from random participants at the scene. Ultimately, its all about choices I'd say.
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@@pnnedbybikeandbeard2210 sure thing. Hope you and the rest of your team have a great week. Very best wishes.
@@murraykriner9425 man, that's a spam bot
They're getting pretty convincing if your seeing it on a phone distracted, but dont fall for anything it's trying to do
Looks like you guys were having fun, and that's the important thing. Frankly, for under a grand all those bikes seem like good buys. I'd probably lean towards the Victory, but would give any a good home.
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I own a Victory V92SC Sport Cruiser just like that one. Great bike !!!! Still pretty much brand new. Only had 485 miles on it.
@@jasonthemason1971 You really should get out more on that old gal. Just sitting around ain't good for them...or YOU.
@@BilgemasterBill HAD 485 miles upon purchase. NOT anymore……………
READ !!!!!!!!
@@jasonthemason1971
The issue with your comment was more with your lacking the ability to write clearly and coherently than BilgemasterBill's reading comprehension skills.
You didnt say "only had 485 miles on it at time of purchase". Your comment was "Still pretty much brand new. Only had 485 miles on it."
If you elaborated and stated how long you've owned it, the comment would have made a hell of a lot more sense. As it is, most people would think you hit the wrong key and meant to write "only has 485 miles on it".
I’ve got a BMW R NineT as my daily, but for some reason I just love the cheap stuff as well. Great video, guys!
To have that cheap fun, I got myself a Honda CB360 turned cafe/brat.
Ive been watching for a while now, This is one of my favorite videos yall have made!
Craig's bike had a HARD life I am guessing :P so far from the factory 0-60 and the fuel ran out WAY too fast... that oil light might just be a little more expensive to fix :P
The excitement of Caleb winning was pretty hilarious
That Vulcan was such an incredible bike. My friend still has his 750 from 1996 and I had a 1995 Vulcan 500 which was also amazing
Always Enjoyable videos!
I love the "Top Gear" but the bike version concept.
That was a lot of fun guys. Yes more of this would be appreiated
Congrats on 1 million subs boys! Been watching for years and its been awesome watching you guys blow up. Well deserved!
thanks steve
You guys do awesome work! Silly, serious, crazy, or just plain fun all your videos are awesome.
I absolutely loved this! Please do these more!
Man, I was having a really rough morning. I caught myself smiling the whole time watching this video. Thanks guys
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I always watch these Videos first thing in the Morning. It always makes me Laugh and start the Day out right.
My first bike was a $600.00 Honda CM250C. (Very similar to a Rebel, a little taller.) It was full of varnish from sitting and it needed rubber. After a little work it started and ran great. I got all my money back when I traded it in on a $3000.00 Shadow a few years later.
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Great video guys really enjoyed it. I always like those old victories.
This was a great video that was tons of fun to watch. Top Gear style content will always be great.
All joking aside, that V90 sounds really good. With some TLC it's a keeper.
Great i'm German. did look up the v90. and YT just shows Volvo V90. whats the full name of the bike ???
@@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie victory v90
@@Foxfloop Thank you so much 😃
@@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie William I'm sorry I missed your question earlier, where I cell phones are not allowed. But someone already answered you.
@@aaronlopez3585 No problem. 😃
Next time: buy them at auction; small fixed budget for repairs; ride them home at least 75 miles... Best vid in a while
Parts store parking lot repairs
I really like these comparison challenge videos. You should do more.
This Top Gear but with bikes is amazing. I could honestly watch you do these over and over
Loving these Top Gear*esk challenges! You should do a trade up series where you have a "Dream bike" goal in mind and start with the cheapest bike you can find and fix it up to run and then keep trading up until you get to the dream bike trade. Great content and you can milk it for 4-6 videos, Jesus will guide you along the way.
I don't know if you care but it's -esque.
First up I love that you have two Kawasaki's there 👌
I brought a clean title Aprilia Shiver 750 for $750. It wasn’t running. I found out the reasons. It was a dead battery and starter relay. After replacing both of those things it ran like a champ. Love you channel. God bless.
This was so Top Gear and i loved every second of it, I can see a gap in the market for a Top Gear style show but just with bikes!
If I had a choice between the three, I’d go for the Vulcan
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Honestly that would be my last choice. The 550 is a fun little bike the victory looks good and the Vulcan is boring small slow and nothing exciting about that bike. The least enjoyable bike I've ever owned and best thing I ever did was sell it
@@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987😮Amazing! I'm 65 and have owned about a dozen bikes at a time most of my adult life. I've sold exactly two dozen bikes in the last two and a half years and I still have two dozen bikes in the barn, none of them barn finds, all running. The Vulcan VN 750 makes my Goldilocks list, a very special category. Not too big not too small, not too short not too tall, not too fast not too slow, It's got torque in the power band where you need it and stopping power when you need it. It's one of the few cruisers that I can take on two lane twisty mountain roads up to Skyline Drive and thoroughly enjoy the ride as a senior version of a roller coaster. It's easy to find bikes that will beat it in some categories but hard to find any that beat it in every category. I'm sorry about your loss. 😁
@@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987The 550 and 750 Kawasaki Spectres we're wonderful bikes in their time. But you had to rev them up to get usable street power, and the front forks were too thin for their weight so handling in the twisties was compromised. That victory has the looks and it's a poser: it couldn't get the tire off the ground at all and I'm betting it couldn't keep up with that Vulcan 750 on any twisty road. Nonetheless the look that people like in a straight line cruiser.
i’ll never leave the greatness of this channel
Just wanted to say me and my dad has loved watching some of your videos in the past I still watch them even though he isnt with us still just as nice as when he was here.
One of the best videos you've done. Thank you.
That was fun. Caleb put more gas in from bottle he had hidden.
knew it, he cheated. nice try Caleb, I don't blame you the other two had a lot of advantage in experience over you.
@@philtwowheels depends if it had a reserve tank? it might have a bigger engine but that also means it runs at lower rpm which means less fuel burned makes sense why the engine at 5000rpm ran out first
Craig's bike actually sounded really good. If I had to pick one it would probably be Sean's though and I'd put Craig's exhaust on it. Awesome video though really enjoyed it!🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍❤
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Great video, my dad owns a 1989 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 that I’m working on, years ago fuel froze in the tank and the carb and I gotta rebuild it
I love your channel I was forced to sell my bike when covid hit InOrder to take care of my family and have not been able to recoup yet. I miss it so much nothing like getting on the bike after working all day. Your channel makes me think I can get a nice one for this price range.
Craigs bike looks the best the colors are the best.
Great job guys... Now do the same test but the bike has to be 250cc or less. One additional rule though, once someone has purchased a model of bike, less a 250 Ninja, nobody else can grab the same make and model.
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That’s definitely an awesome idea. I hope they listen to you.
This is the quality entertainment I expect from you guys!
One of my favourite videos. Had to watch that again
You should buy a dragy so you can measure how fast everything is. There only like $150 and there super accurate.
If they're not even bothering with having the same rider do all the 0-60 runs I don't think the stop watch is the issue 😂
So, how long does it take a vid of this length to be edited, from the main cam, and all the go pros?
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I’ve recently subbed about 3 weeks ago and have been binge watching yours videos everyday and really enjoy them I hope to see another video of you doing a challenge where you have a certain amount of time and money to find a bike and then you drive a few hrs home on it to see if you make it lol.
These challenges are super fun to watch , make it a playlist and keep them coming 👌
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My first bike was a Kawasaki Vulcan 750. Great little bike, very reliable and actually had a lot of things ahead of its time. But it had to be the most uncomfortable thing I've ever ridden on!!
this is the closest we will get to the top gear of motorcycles
Second time watching this, these guys are quality content creators, unusual look at the behind the scenes of motorcycle ownership and lifestyle.
I love this stuff. Please do more!!!
PLEASE BREAK THE "TALLEST RIDEABLE MOTORCYCLE & get a WORLD RECORD!
I actually like the Victory! It definitely could use some fixing up, but for $1000 I think it has the most potential to be a really nice bike. On the other side I personally have never liked the look of those early Vulcans. It's mainly that ungodly ugly king-queen seat and something about the way the tank angles up so much. For the money though I think they all ended up with bikes that have a lot of potential.
for 1k it's a steal and a complete no Brainer!!!
I love this format
Awesome episode. Reminded me of Top Gear. Loved that show. Keep em coming.
I actually always really liked the v92 - y'all get it to stop leaking from everywhere and I'd pay a grand for it in a heartbeat ;)
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@@pnnedbybikeandbeard2210 thanks dude - couldn't help but notice that the v92 isn't on the site - you guys still planning on beating on it some more before ya move it or is it definitively not for sale?
@@GeekyMitch That's not really Bikes & Beards, it's someone pretending to be them.
Wish I had a budget of $1000
Really enjoyed this video! I'm partial to those older Vulcans, but all of them were very cool!
Quite enjoyed that! Congratulations on 1M too. God bless.
This is probably a channel that deserves 100million subscribers
Yeah just add 8 zeros to there current subs
Very true! But a happy 1 million for now!
Kawasaki made the LTD in the late70s and a smaller version in the late 80s. This was their first cruiser.
Also the vulcan 500 in 1990.
cool idea ...have fun with cheap bikes. Bought one as a winter project. yamaha xs400 from 1985. slept in a barn for 21 years
I love the Top Gear style to this episode. Now lets see a long range excursion on these bikes.
victory won because of the fuel injection
I've been waiting for this type of stuff for so long. I want ppls thoughts on the Honda cx500
I always liked the Kawasaki Eliminator and the Vulcan for styling but I have to admit that the Victory looks pretty bad ass too!.
I have a 2000 Victory V92SC Sport Cruiser - Black just like that one. But, all stock and upturned exhaust pipe. I got one a year ago with 485 miles on it. Paid $2800.
You might want to check for recalls. Mine had 6 of them still. Polaris took care of it. Also, had to replace the rectifier & battery. Also, pull the fuel lines at the tank. There are filters in there. They get rusty and deteriorate.
I was told Victory made 2000 of theses back in 2000. Also, the transmission’s go bad with 3rd gear going out @ 15-20K miles.
Overall a great bike. I’ve ridden mine for a year now.
I always Loved the Kawasaki 900 Eliminator. I think it was the first Street Bike with the big back Tire also. That was my Dream Bike back then. I bet they would Sell great Today if Kawasaki brought them back out.👍👍
This was really enjoyable. And encouraging for budget bikers knowing that the used market has something for them.