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  • @yammienoob
    @yammienoob  4 роки тому +47

    There's so many 650s out there, I am curious as to how y'all would rank them. Also don't forget to get entered to win a FREE 650! The CB650R, the DRZ400, and the Ninja 400 are all going for free, sign up at yammienoob.co/

    • @reaperofsouls5416
      @reaperofsouls5416 4 роки тому +3

      Could you do a list on cruisers.

    • @random_cocaine4667
      @random_cocaine4667 4 роки тому +6

      this video was so biased and misleading that i felt that i was watching fox news , aprilla 660 hasnt even launched, yet it goes ont the s tier , triumph ST goes on B tier is just blasphemous on the yammie noob channel , p.s as an indian i felt that the jammie jay didnt understand the idea of a retro 650 motorcycle or a cheap moto by Royal enfield

    • @theozman38
      @theozman38 4 роки тому +2

      Am I supposed to be cheering about your picks for the s tier bikes. Shove it up your dark side

    • @proxy3587
      @proxy3587 4 роки тому +1

      The Ducati Monster 659 is an Australian/New Zealand only model, would make a great addition to S tier

    • @user-fu3sp5vh2r
      @user-fu3sp5vh2r 4 роки тому

      GTR650 in a D class? Yeah right it has the same motor as an SV650 with fully adjustable suspension...and you put it in the D class? The sv 650 doesn’t have adjustable suspension like the GTR has.
      The 675 is in a totally different class

  • @orangeballs4536
    @orangeballs4536 4 роки тому +157

    Uncle J: "street triple is B because its not beginner friendly"
    Also Uncle J: "Aprilia 660 is S tier, its gonna beat the pocket rocket 600s"

    • @tommy605
      @tommy605 4 роки тому +15

      Not to mention I'm going to guess the $$$ for the Aprilia will be more than the highest spec Street Triple.
      It'll have less HP, lower tq. probably be heavier, not as comfortable to ride, cost more, and be harder to get parts for because dealers are are spread as thin as the hair on Yammie's head. Yes, that was a bald joke. I could have said my head but no one knows me, so deal with it Yam. Deal with it.

    • @orangeballs4536
      @orangeballs4536 4 роки тому +2

      tommy605 i give that joke a 0 out of 10. Get it?😂

    • @HankBaxter
      @HankBaxter 3 роки тому

      @@orangeballs4536 Only because the emoji gave it away. ;-)

  • @eikonise
    @eikonise 4 роки тому +106

    To be fair the Royal Enfield is more than $1000 less than anything else on the list* and it's actually not ugly.
    *Can't be bothered to price the Hyosung.

    • @tdlewis
      @tdlewis 4 роки тому +15

      I doubt he actually rode one.

    • @felakawilam5747
      @felakawilam5747 4 роки тому +1

      Duke 390 is way better than this royal Enfield

    • @tdlewis
      @tdlewis 4 роки тому +2

      @@felakawilam5747 totally different style bike, but yeah, KTM is doing good things. I got to ride their 690 a few times and it was outstanding.

    • @schbrthkumpau
      @schbrthkumpau 4 роки тому +2

      Royal enfield 650cc 47hp trash 😂 in Malaysia just buy y15zr 150cc upgrade to bigger piston 65 68mm/head/exhaust throttle body ecu crank shaft easy 40hp more cheap or you can buy another bike more power than royal enfield

    • @minnsminns
      @minnsminns 4 роки тому +6

      @@schbrthkumpau There's an EU motorcycle licence that lets you ride bikes up to 47hp so that's why it's intentionally this 'low' power. Plus Royal Enfield's aren't exactly made to be ridden fast, if you want a fast bike you buy something else.

  • @laurencevanpuyvelde7159
    @laurencevanpuyvelde7159 4 роки тому +74

    The street triple 765 rs, dont belongs in this video, beacuse it competes with bikes like the mt-09, z900, duke 890r..do your homework newb.

    • @scottyscragg5352
      @scottyscragg5352 4 роки тому +2

      Do you mean the 765 rs and the unreleased 890 duke r? Does someone else need to do some homework?

    • @laurencevanpuyvelde7159
      @laurencevanpuyvelde7159 4 роки тому

      @@scottyscragg5352 thnx for the correction boomer.

    • @scottyscragg5352
      @scottyscragg5352 4 роки тому +4

      @@laurencevanpuyvelde7159 *Millennial, and you're welcome

    • @filmcamera
      @filmcamera 4 роки тому +1

      I own an RS and it is head and shoulders above the other bikes in this video. However whilst an S class bike for sure it is NOT a beginner bike by any means - 120+ HP 57 ft lbs of torque. This is an upright sportsbike.

    • @laurencevanpuyvelde7159
      @laurencevanpuyvelde7159 4 роки тому +1

      @@filmcamera I agree.. the street triples have always been beasts.

  • @planetwally
    @planetwally 4 роки тому +77

    Dude you guys never rode a z650 - try it then rate it

    • @artanis1001
      @artanis1001 4 роки тому +2

      I made my license on sv so I did... And I didn't like it... Sorry but it's true.

    • @planetwally
      @planetwally 4 роки тому +27

      @@artanis1001 kawa z650 not suzu sv650.. but i was referring to the Yammie crew specifically - it's not very fair to rate a bike without riding it first

    • @artanis1001
      @artanis1001 4 роки тому +8

      ​ Wally Kos oh... sorry my mistake :) I have the Z650 and it's awesome! :)

    • @zacharyflack5620
      @zacharyflack5620 2 роки тому +2

      I owned one and kinda got old of it a little. I think it's a good, cheap prices starting point of the beginner standard rider but I just go old of it after a few months, I traded it in and upgraded to a fz09

  • @lancecorc2527
    @lancecorc2527 4 роки тому +90

    How the hell is the Ninja 650 so low this is some bs

    • @yammienoob
      @yammienoob  4 роки тому +20

      Stirring the pot bb 😉

    • @lancecorc2527
      @lancecorc2527 4 роки тому +6

      @@yammienoob thank you for the reply Jammie J. I'm kinda biased because I'm buying a Ninja 650 next year 🤣

    • @BigJimFodder
      @BigJimFodder 4 роки тому +4

      Because it's not a ninja. It's an er6f playing dress up.

    • @ZSaverZ88
      @ZSaverZ88 4 роки тому +6

      its a ninja trust me..its super flickable, easy handling and can beat most of superbikes in tight corner(road).. (superbike that i beat list: cbr600, r1, zx10)

    • @BigJimFodder
      @BigJimFodder 4 роки тому +11

      @@ZSaverZ88 lol that just means the guys on those bikes lacked talent.

  • @thorhansen5462
    @thorhansen5462 4 роки тому +66

    "Can't go wrong with an italian". Comedy gold.

  • @tommy605
    @tommy605 4 роки тому +74

    I am the proud owner of a couple of bikes, one is the Ninja 650. The reason I bought the bike was the availability of after market parts, the reliability, the look, and the really, the dash was better than the SV and MT, and for something I was going to be looking at a lot when I ride, that was a major consideration. The 6 less hp wasn't a concern, because you know, laws. It's better on the highway with the fairings than the others in the class (with exception of RR660 and CBR650) and I do about 40% commuting on the bike, so that was also a consideration. On the couple of track days I had with it so far, it performs very well and reality is it is capable of far more than what I can get out of it.
    To have the SV and MT in the S and the Ninja and Z 650's in the C and D is mind boggling.
    I'll be unsubbing to you because you don't agree with me and you picked bikes that are obviously inferior to mine.
    (Does anyone still get sarcasm?)

    • @Macabre.Marionette
      @Macabre.Marionette Рік тому +2

      Dude same. The ninja 650 is a sweet little bike. Great for cruising the countryside, flying down the highway, putting around town. I use it for cruising and commuting. Love it so much! And I will never use everything it has to offer. It's a perfect bike imo. Looks amazing too

    • @stephc4427
      @stephc4427 9 місяців тому

      Couldn't agree more. It's my first bike and now 4 months and 3100 miles on it from new, it is a great bike. The engine has smoothened considerably as it wears in. I'm getting 65+ mpg and I love the way it handles and teaches me country twisty up and down cornering on southern Oregon roads. I couldn't ask for more. Yammie: "It doesn't have the power or performance...'blah blah'." I have yet to wring it out of everything it's capable of delivering. For example at 40 mph in 4th gear going up hill, just try rollingo on the throttle and be prepared for some REAL torquey acceleration. Yammie hasn't ridden this bike but makes judgements based on paper specs. For shame. That's ok. We Ninja 650 enthusiasts know better what a great bike this is!

  • @subhakantasahoo6638
    @subhakantasahoo6638 4 роки тому +32

    I believe you should compare royal Enfield twins with 300-400cc bikes. Cause they are priced around them. The smooth engine and superb gearbox and the retro style.. great combination. Everyone doesn't have a taste for retros, but whoever has they would love it.

    • @GrtSatan
      @GrtSatan 4 роки тому +6

      Agreed. Bought mine for the gorgeous engine and retro look. Got a 790 Duke for hooning.

  • @Waldew
    @Waldew 4 роки тому +45

    The Honda CB650R should also be in the S tier

    • @karlosh2422
      @karlosh2422 4 роки тому +6

      Yeah, I would rather have the CB650R over the SV650 or MT-07.

    • @NullFoxx
      @NullFoxx 4 роки тому +1

      It rides like a wet noodle though, easily the slowest inline 4 for the 600-700 cc class.

    • @Waldew
      @Waldew 4 роки тому +2

      I also watched Papa Yam's comparison of the CB650R and the SV650, The CB650R won.

    • @zaydgill545
      @zaydgill545 2 місяці тому

      I had a cb650, went to a zx6r then to an sv650. Cb650 was the least fun to ride but the best all rounder. Zx6r and sv650 are both really good hooligan bikes for different reasons

  • @TrojanHorse1959
    @TrojanHorse1959 4 роки тому

    Great video Jammie J, thank you!
    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Yammie, Jammie, and Crew!
    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to everyone!

  • @thefiftyfour
    @thefiftyfour 4 роки тому +3

    Iv still got my first 'big' bike....MT07 motocage i absolutely love it! Had it just over 3 years and it still puts a huge grin on my face every day

  • @marioorona8343
    @marioorona8343 4 роки тому

    Great vid Yammie Noob and great info

  • @mattkemp1902
    @mattkemp1902 4 роки тому +5

    Great to see the MT07 up there - Americans miss out on the Tracer 700 which is basically an MT07 dressed up as a V-Strom and it really works!!

  • @ZongTaVEVO
    @ZongTaVEVO 4 роки тому +26

    Conti GT for those of us who don’t
    Want to look like wannabe hells angels or power rangers

  • @danwright5592
    @danwright5592 4 роки тому +86

    Royal Enfields are quite popular in the UK and the 47hp is perfect for A2 riders 👍🏼

    • @SurajSinghTomarArya
      @SurajSinghTomarArya 2 роки тому +5

      I mean he didn't even mention that it's the most bang for buck bike in the list. You get what you pay for, most of these bikes cost twice.

    • @archeculus4730
      @archeculus4730 2 роки тому +6

      @@SurajSinghTomarArya But we're getting almost twice the power. So considering power, it really isn't?

    • @SkankHunt42isback
      @SkankHunt42isback 2 роки тому +2

      @@SurajSinghTomarArya imagine being poor

  • @BTDTChino
    @BTDTChino 4 роки тому +34

    You forgot the Kawasaki Vulcan S 650.

    • @sathishrao7926
      @sathishrao7926 4 роки тому +2

      BTDT_Chino : He’s not a Cruiser aware guy.. In another video, he mentioned Vulcan S, but showed the pic of the big Vulcan.

    • @zentowwwner
      @zentowwwner 4 роки тому +1

      I have the 2018 version and I fucking love it lol

    • @robertartigue5541
      @robertartigue5541 4 роки тому +2

      Just bought one this month as my first bike, its fucking epic!

    • @skiblader85
      @skiblader85 4 роки тому

      I bought this as an upgrade over a Harley Street 500 and I absolutely love it

    • @BTDTChino
      @BTDTChino 4 роки тому +1

      @@skiblader85 Bro, everything is an upgrade over a Street 500. That thing is the worst bike HD ever produced.

  • @shrederduck
    @shrederduck 4 роки тому +4

    V-Strom in the A tier! I have an K5 DL650 and I LOVE it. (Same engine as the SV650 too)

  • @leventenagy4302
    @leventenagy4302 4 роки тому +59

    Hold up, parallel v twin???

    • @leventenagy4302
      @leventenagy4302 4 роки тому +3

      @@AbdurrahmanZedSaeed nah, he said the v strom has a parallel v twin👀

    • @andrewdakus1766
      @andrewdakus1766 4 роки тому +2

      Heard that and scrolled down to make sure I wasn’t alone lol

    • @iallso1
      @iallso1 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, how does that work? Can we get an image so we less tech minded can comprehend. 😏

    • @DoctorZisIN
      @DoctorZisIN 4 роки тому +1

      @@iallso1 That's only possible in the 4th dimension.

    • @Kjamilex
      @Kjamilex 4 роки тому

      @@iallso1 That's easy my friend. You mount a V-twin, and then add another v-twin in parallel to the first one. Hence, you get a... v4?

  • @gaylordbuttdick5405
    @gaylordbuttdick5405 4 роки тому +10

    While I dont completely agree with this list, you sure as hell got the s tier right. Can't beat the sound, looks and performance of the sv650 and mt-07 for the price tag. Despite wanting my next bike to be something upwards of a 100hp, I can't help but think the mt-07 will some day be in my garage for it sound alone.

  • @TheTwoWheeledTeacher
    @TheTwoWheeledTeacher 4 роки тому +18

    Wtf is a “parallel V-twin”? Parallel implies the cylinders are side by size and V implies they’re opposed as an angle of some sort.

    • @Viktor-ic1qe
      @Viktor-ic1qe 4 роки тому +2

      He said parallel twin not v-twin alluding to it being a inline2

    • @thomascrownbuerger
      @thomascrownbuerger 4 роки тому +6

      7:51
      Maybe he misspoke, but he said parallel v-twin.
      I'm 3 months late. Nobody cares anymore, do they?

    • @arik6318
      @arik6318 3 роки тому

      @@thomascrownbuerger he meant parallel mounted moto guzzi does it the other way, which in my opinion looks better

  • @aspinaki
    @aspinaki 4 роки тому +12

    "Sunny Day,Harrison Bay, Are-You-Gay, Jammie JAY" has just invented a new Engine.."Parallel V-Twin"

  • @rickshawphilippines
    @rickshawphilippines 4 роки тому

    Informative

  • @RemyRodrigues
    @RemyRodrigues 4 роки тому +4

    Still love my Ninja 650. For the price and looks, I love this bike. The Aprilia would be a nice bike to have for sure.

  • @paule5812
    @paule5812 4 роки тому +12

    The best part of the 650 class is also the insurance prices are much lower than the super sports plus the fact you can ride it for years and not want to get rid of it maybe add another bike to the stable

    • @paule5812
      @paule5812 4 роки тому

      Clippers Suck 2016 CBR650F

  • @ether7118
    @ether7118 2 роки тому +1

    Glad to see the V-Strom getting some love!! Not as sexy looking as the sv650 but comfortable and practical AF!!!

    • @sigh9032
      @sigh9032 2 роки тому

      I remember my cousin had a Vstrom650 a year back, went for touring in the mountains, got the bike's body loosen up, sold the next day. The fit and finish you will get from that bike is like a toy. Maybe good for smooth roads but in half-built roads, a 20-30kms stretch will loose your fit.
      He owns a less powerfull Honda 500x and he is happy with that

  • @Fearless154
    @Fearless154 4 роки тому +66

    The fact that aprilla is S tier without being released yet bothers me also it's a supersport bike like r6 and zx6. Street triple and cb/r650 are league above with other midweight bikes like z900 mt09 gsxs750. They're not your typical 650 not from HP point of view and not in the same budget range, They're much more expensive and faster with better parts. 650 class always been budget and newer rider friendly bikes which offers the best bang for your buck. 100 plus HP top premium bikes are not what 650 demographic looking for.

    • @patw9175
      @patw9175 4 роки тому +9

      yeah, there's not much consistency here. If the tier list is aimed at newer riders, why include bikes like the Street Triple or Aprillia at all?

    • @leventenagy4302
      @leventenagy4302 4 роки тому

      My only problem with the street triple is the reliability, and it is really competing with the likes of the mt09, z800 and gsx750. If we're going off pure performance and enjoyability, I'd take the triumph any day off the week though

    • @patw9175
      @patw9175 4 роки тому

      @@leventenagy4302 I don't think reliability issues have been a thing with the Striple for years now. It's part of Triumph's bread and butter and now that the engine is powering Moto2 bikes, they REALLY ain't fucking around with that either.

    • @Fearless154
      @Fearless154 4 роки тому +4

      @@leventenagy4302 I really don't understand his ranking and what criteria he was judging the bikes. If the budget and accessibility is irrelevant, Cb/r650 and street triple should easily be S tier they're simply much better bikes with better parts and built quality than any other bike in the list. There is absolutely no reason to pick mt07 or sv650 over cb650 or street triple. But if budget and accessibility is relevant how aprilla's mid weight supersport bike which fully loaded with all of the bells and whistles on the S tier It's easily going to be the expensive one on the list. Btw z800 got discontinued back in 2017 and replaced by z900.

    • @Fearless154
      @Fearless154 4 роки тому

      @김지운 It's not just about the price but performance as well. 650cc class usually considered for the people who want a bike which is not too fast nor to slow bike and good option to smartly start on and grow with, Without putting yourself in danger. Gsxs750 is a powerful mid weight naked bike. Which can be too much for inexperienced rider. It had 115HP which all tuned down low. Performance wise it matches street triple and mt09 z900 cb650 and all other mid weight naked bikes.

  • @Dylzhaar
    @Dylzhaar 4 роки тому +28

    Good lord this nearly entirely wrong. Yam come fix this.

    • @NightHawk2512
      @NightHawk2512 4 роки тому +1

      No its not? Just because your favorite bike isn't s tier doesn't make it wrong lol. The bikes that are listed are correct, whether you like it or not

    • @emilchandran546
      @emilchandran546 4 роки тому +1

      Dylan G haha so their opinion doesn’t matter, but this is entirely correct “like it or not”??? Right... but you do know that is just an opinion, and that rating bikes into tiers is entirely subjective, don’t you? But nah this is the truly correct order. Never mind there is no actual criteria or objective measures, there is no room for a difference in opinion.

    • @NightHawk2512
      @NightHawk2512 4 роки тому

      Emil Chandran Yeah you right, my b

    • @AntaresSQ01
      @AntaresSQ01 4 роки тому +2

      @@emilchandran546 So what you think a bike with 2 more horsepower, but less overall power, less top speed, a pogo stick for suspension, and 2 bananas for brakes is 3 whole tiers above a bike made of premium parts at the same price point? You're on drugs.

    • @emilchandran546
      @emilchandran546 4 роки тому

      [HUN]AntaresSQ01 three tiers of what? Value, performance maybe not. But I would rather have a RE. It’s affordable, got loads of history, it’s kinda in my blood, I’m not Indian but my family is and over there RE’s are super popular.
      But that’s besides the point, my point was this “tier list” is objectively, meaningless. It doesn’t have any points system or rationale. Therefore it is nothing more than an opinion. And an opinion is not correct or incorrect. Not unless it is backed up by something else. So it really is pointless to say “no ___ bike is actually is an ___ teir”.

  • @ericsmith116
    @ericsmith116 4 роки тому +1

    Uncle Jams 🤩, we love you.

  • @m-faccin
    @m-faccin 4 роки тому +2

    In Europe the Versys (which I'm planning to buy soon) have a huge success and for our roads are really smart!
    Anyway, nice comparison

    • @Socalove-ss3xo
      @Socalove-ss3xo 2 роки тому +1

      Ya the versys does not perfectly but does it all a little bit. It's a great machine.

  • @josephgy5324
    @josephgy5324 4 роки тому

    I just picked up a sv650 2018. First bike, pretty excited.

  • @kbeightyseven1783
    @kbeightyseven1783 4 роки тому +2

    Fz07 is god tier a lot of lists, best bang for buck, best light weight bike, best twin cylinder engine, most fun bike to own.

  • @oliversutton2266
    @oliversutton2266 4 роки тому +2

    Happy Friday y’all!🤘🏼

  • @emb536
    @emb536 4 роки тому +1

    Lovin' your work Jammie J 👍
    When are we getting a face reveal?!

    • @yammienoob
      @yammienoob  4 роки тому +1

      His face was in the video😉

  • @NilupulMalinda
    @NilupulMalinda 4 роки тому +1

    Hell yeah Yamaha MT-07! My first bike! Love it to death!!!

  • @jeremyjones8303
    @jeremyjones8303 4 роки тому +1

    Heck yeah! Go KLR!

  • @coolbeandean
    @coolbeandean 4 роки тому

    I think it's worth mentioning that a Harley has a belt drive, which completely removes the Very regular chain servicing that is needed on almost any other bike. I have a sportster 1200 and I would definitely recommend one for a new rider. I'm also enjoying the hell out of my 2018 Yamaha MT 07, it made the top of the list for good reason.

  • @HereIzMatty95
    @HereIzMatty95 4 роки тому

    I own a 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 650 s. And I love it, it is my first bike and I have no issues with it

  • @danielerickson4893
    @danielerickson4893 4 роки тому

    The "Goodbye" at the end reminded me of Pathfinder

  • @AzOm606
    @AzOm606 4 роки тому +1

    I’m new to the motorcycle game but I’ve put on a couple before. I was leaning more toward the ninja 650 with clip ons but that cbr650r looks just right. That Aprilia though holy shit man

    • @sambeezy007
      @sambeezy007 3 роки тому +1

      I want that same aprilia some day but the reliability is the question. It's good all around. Just reliability I'm worried about. It will be expensive too. European things cost alot.

  • @axs7689
    @axs7689 4 роки тому +5

    I think the z650 looks like an amazing naked and Kawasaki in general are pretty reliable

    • @zacharyflack5620
      @zacharyflack5620 2 роки тому +1

      It looks good and there is nothing wrong with the riding experience but, it's just boring honestly. I have owned one and yes it is reliable, easy to work on and easy to ride and all that. It just dosent have a ton to offer. It makes a good choice for a beginner standard rider but not much past that. I traded mine in after only a few months and got an FZ 09

  • @igorf243
    @igorf243 4 роки тому +1

    fck this, kawa one love) nice video, gj, ty very much

  • @MigotRen
    @MigotRen 4 роки тому

    I'm 20 years old and got my first bike a year ago, on May 1st.
    It's a really old bike from 1993, a Honda NTV 650 (which is similar to the Hawk GT you got in the states) for arround 1200€. A carburated 62°V twin with 60hp and a massive 212kg dry weight (460lbs)
    I Absolutely love it. Handeling is great for a bike with this much mass, the old engine that needs some sweet pillow talk when starting. And the thing is indestructible. Normally at 50.000 miles most would think a bike wont last much longer. Here the NTV is just bearly run in and is good for 3 to 4 times that. Ive never even heard or read about an NTV with an engine failure. Also its shaft drive with a single swingarm.
    I dont know why but i love older bikes/cars. just old fashion mechanics and no electronic nick nacks.

  • @bootsietrystanyoutubevideo9047
    @bootsietrystanyoutubevideo9047 4 роки тому

    Definitely keeping my SV650S forever now. 👍

  • @christopherd2100
    @christopherd2100 4 роки тому +16

    I should mention that the interceptor and continental gt's are actually well built, simple, and most importantly, sell from $5,800 to $6,000 brand spanking new. I actually really like these machines.

    • @Jaykayrajput
      @Jaykayrajput 4 роки тому +1

      Clorox Bleach exactly wtf 🧐

    • @GrtSatan
      @GrtSatan 4 роки тому +1

      Just bought a Continental GT and will be taking it home in the Spring. Wonder if they would get more respect if they were 4000$ more expensive. The Kawasaki W800 was the same price as my KTM 790 Duke.

    • @peterburch3102
      @peterburch3102 4 роки тому +2

      @@GrtSatan From what I could tell, the general consensus amongst reviewers comparing the W800 and the GT 650 is that the Royal Enfield had better riding characteristics for $3,000 less. I really like the look of the RE twins, and their price potentially pulls me out of the used market and into the new market.

    • @GrtSatan
      @GrtSatan 4 роки тому +1

      @@peterburch3102 Agreed. Not a hooligan bike by any means but a thoroughly competent all-rounder that just happens to be drop dead gorgeous. Looking forward to riding mine!

    • @DeepVyas10
      @DeepVyas10 4 роки тому +1

      And more torque than lot of bikes mentioned

  • @Pavorish
    @Pavorish 4 роки тому +20

    Your explanations for why each bike is where it is, is very disappointing. Just a lot of fluff and beating around the bush.

  • @crumpledpaper8897
    @crumpledpaper8897 3 роки тому

    When I’m older I’m planning on starting on something like a duke 390, or going more and pulling an mt 07

  • @karlosh2422
    @karlosh2422 4 роки тому +3

    And I have (probably not sold in the USA) a Triumph Street Triple S A2 660cc derestricted from 47 bhp to 94 Bhp. Quick enough for me and the triple sounds way better than the twins. Plus it is in bright red !
    I don't have one, but the RE Interceptor looks good to me for those who want retro looks at a very good price. Also A2 friendly in UK and Euroland.

    • @mrmagoo8300
      @mrmagoo8300 2 роки тому

      How do you derestrict it

    • @karlosh2422
      @karlosh2422 2 роки тому

      @@mrmagoo8300 It was a new throttle twist grip from Triumph, and Triumph also have to do some ECU remapping. In the UK, almost 2 years ago (Oct 2019) , this cost me about £200. It was about £120 for the throttle twist grip, and £80 for a Triumph dealers to do the work. I think Triumph are a bit secretive about their ECU maps, so getting a non Triumph dealer to do it could be difficult.

  • @jrullan01
    @jrullan01 4 роки тому +12

    Nope. Kawasaki Z650 waaaay better. A-Tier

  • @timjohnson1199
    @timjohnson1199 4 роки тому

    Almost got the V Strom till I got a good deal on the NC700X. I'm addicted to it's awesome storage compartment.

  • @Official.Rakan.
    @Official.Rakan. 4 роки тому +1

    A comparison between the Ninja 650 and the Ninja 636 might be interesting to bring up.

  • @rudedog3529
    @rudedog3529 4 роки тому +3

    The Royal Enfield is a pretty decent bike for it's price and intent, IE: Modern Retro bike.__I'm liking mine, along with the rest of The Stable.

  • @negativewave
    @negativewave 4 роки тому

    I would also class the Monster 797 with this group. Thoughts?

  • @mikelivid8873
    @mikelivid8873 4 роки тому

    Can you do a video of Do’s and Don’ts of night riding?

  • @altypeRR
    @altypeRR 4 роки тому +34

    The 2 “S” tier yamahas belong in the B tier at most and the 2 hondas (cb and CBR) are S tier all day long.

    • @joshdaddy5338
      @joshdaddy5338 4 роки тому +3

      Yamaha shits on Honda all day in the bike world

    • @Alpha-ms8nl
      @Alpha-ms8nl 4 роки тому +3

      @@joshdaddy5338 how do you know, you have never owned bike 😂

    • @ryanhuff2146
      @ryanhuff2146 4 роки тому +3

      @@joshdaddy5338 ??? Cbr1000rr claps the hell out of the r1

    • @ryanhuff2146
      @ryanhuff2146 4 роки тому

      @#swag !!!!!!!! what type of performance are you talking about? In the corners or top end because cbr beats it in both

    • @jiewa82
      @jiewa82 3 роки тому +1

      Honda's fanboys are always good for a laugh.

  • @westonaggen8980
    @westonaggen8980 4 роки тому

    I miss when Yams would say "wretched little machine" lmao

  • @underballbutter
    @underballbutter 4 роки тому

    You know after you hit all the bike sizes don't forget to do a tier list for cruisers and scooters

  • @noahschmidt7996
    @noahschmidt7996 4 роки тому +1

    where is the yamaha tenere 700? it has 689ccm or so and the reviews are quite good. i'm getting me one in early 2020. super hyped!

  • @dogleider82
    @dogleider82 4 роки тому +12

    What about the Vulcan S? Considered the more friendly beginner bike

    • @BigJimFodder
      @BigJimFodder 4 роки тому +9

      The Vulcan s is the best 650 Kawasaki. Probably not included on the list because they'd have to put a cruiser in A tier 🤷‍♂️

    • @zacharias9243
      @zacharias9243 4 роки тому

      Vulcan sucks big time

  • @CasperJLT707
    @CasperJLT707 4 роки тому

    Started on the Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 and Im surprised it was never mentioned in this video. Now Im ridin the Yammie FJ09 just like you show here 8:39

  • @HyattBludCleanupCrew
    @HyattBludCleanupCrew 3 роки тому +1

    V-strom love. 'A' class got to agree 👍

  • @shinythomas1421
    @shinythomas1421 4 роки тому

    Bloody love the classical music

    • @glenwallace6314
      @glenwallace6314 4 роки тому

      I was listening at the gym using headphones. Thought the gym was playing classy music, not realizing it was the Yamster.

  • @FierceMotorworks
    @FierceMotorworks 3 роки тому +1

    Can you make a video comparing twin cylinder 600-650 bikes versus the inline 4 600-650 bikes? There is so much crossover between the numbers it can be confusing which has 60hp versus 120hp

  • @phatkhant6435
    @phatkhant6435 4 роки тому

    so much love for the vulcan s in the comments. when is yam going to deem it worthy of his lists?

    • @diamondheat9
      @diamondheat9 4 роки тому

      Well his patreons voted for the ninja 400 yet he still can't admit it is a really good bike

  • @SK-fd5wy
    @SK-fd5wy 4 роки тому

    Make a video for the 750-900 cc class nakeds/streetfighters, like the suzuki 750, kawasaki z900, triumph street triple s , etc.

  • @dimeforever8
    @dimeforever8 4 роки тому +24

    Continental GT 650 anyone? Yeah it’s still at 47 horses but then the gear box out plays the Yamaha’s and Kawis. I could go on about it but then just a thought. Peace out ✌🏼

    • @matthewst.andrew10
      @matthewst.andrew10 4 роки тому +2

      Nah bru. INT 650 and GT 650's are boring compared to the MT-07. Cool if you want a 60's beach cruiser or to own a Bonneville's emaciated-generic-cheap cousin, but if you want solid performance mixed with enough HP to have you riding happy for a few years, I would stay away from Royal Enfield.

    • @guerrinlove69
      @guerrinlove69 4 роки тому +1

      Just watch the Fort9 vid or something? 😂

    • @GrtSatan
      @GrtSatan 4 роки тому +3

      @@matthewst.andrew10 They are gorgeous bikes at a bargain price. Don't understand the hostility towards them. What's not to like? Just bought one and can't wait to humiliate the sporties on my favourite road. And yes, it will happen.

  • @Styre69
    @Styre69 4 роки тому

    You guys missed my bike, Moto Guzzi V7III stone night pack. I am wondering where you would put it? Checked out a bunch of your vids lately and it seems you dont pay attention to much that doesnt qualify as a crotch rocket though so I'm not surprised you missed it.

  • @Kjamilex
    @Kjamilex 4 роки тому +1

    Well, thanks to Yammie and other youtubers, I actually bought a 125cc bike earlier this year, learned to ride it and now I'm done with it. When I pass my A license next year, I'm gonna get rid of it and probably buy an SV650. Yam has successfully biased me towards this bike.

  • @Joao18
    @Joao18 4 роки тому +1

    Best 650 out there is the Norton Superlight, 650cc parallel twin, 270 degree firing, 105bhp, 75 Nm

  • @hcdangan
    @hcdangan Рік тому

    I wanted the MT-07. The dealbreaker for me was the lack of a slipper clutch and clutch assist.

  • @kbeightyseven1783
    @kbeightyseven1783 4 роки тому +1

    7:44? What did you just say? 645 parallel v-twin? Which one is it

  • @joebreeding449
    @joebreeding449 4 роки тому

    Great video..I think the 650R is alittle better bike on paper then the SV 650.just my thoughts.. everything else perfect..lol keep up the good work...

  • @igniteflow
    @igniteflow 4 роки тому +16

    The Triumph Street Triple is leagues above these other bikes and should not have been in this comparison at all. It absolutely dominates its class. As for the cost? Brembos and Ohlins don’t come cheap

    • @sheldondrewett9461
      @sheldondrewett9461 4 роки тому +4

      Leagues above all the bikes except the aprilla at the end which also shouldn't be in this list bc it will be competing with the 600 cc supersports

    • @laurencevanpuyvelde7159
      @laurencevanpuyvelde7159 4 роки тому +1

      Agree.

    • @scottyscragg5352
      @scottyscragg5352 4 роки тому

      Agree, definitely doesn't fit in this list. I'm really looking forward to see if the 890 duke r can knock off it's crown of best middle weight naked.

  • @taracer89
    @taracer89 4 роки тому +1

    If your into cruisers in this class, the Vulcan S is king, unless you prefer old school styling. It looks nothing like a old school cruiser, it more like a X-divaelS at a price real people can afford. I bought a '17 SE ABS model brand new for less than $8000 all in. Still have it and love it. Love that 650 twin in my bike, great motor.

  • @unbitter89
    @unbitter89 4 роки тому

    Worth mentioning the Honda nc700/750 series.. Close competitor to the versys and vstrom

  • @timjohnson1199
    @timjohnson1199 4 роки тому

    I wonder where my bike, a NC700X (670cc), would fit? And, a bike I'm interested in: the W800. I would include it because it only has 48hp.

  • @TacticalDadsAirsoft
    @TacticalDadsAirsoft 4 роки тому

    The Kawasaki z650 is the bike what riding schools use in the UK after doing the CBT on a 125cc

  • @Paul20661
    @Paul20661 4 роки тому +3

    Haha hey uncle,my new moto which I'm gonna get in March is gonna be a 650 :D
    Yamaha Dragstar 650 that is :)
    Sold my 1st bike last month which was a Yamaha Virago 250 and in spring getting that awesome Dragstar 650
    Can't wait to get it and to start riding again,winter can be so depressing

    • @Paul20661
      @Paul20661 4 роки тому

      Oh and I still have the A2 license but the Dragstar 650 fits into that category which is great :)

    • @benjaminassink9675
      @benjaminassink9675 4 роки тому +1

      They are awesome little cruisers m8. I have mine as a daily commute on my L's. Never misses a beat. Enjoy!!

  • @jdmuscle1015
    @jdmuscle1015 3 роки тому +1

    Im pretty sure that Aprilia is more in the 600 supersport class than in the 650 standard class.

  • @alibaba02121996
    @alibaba02121996 4 роки тому +2

    What’s a “parallel V twin”?

  • @suyashtilak8371
    @suyashtilak8371 4 роки тому +5

    what about gsx s750? gixxer k5 engine and sweet sounding inline 4 .

    • @martiisbertgelabert569
      @martiisbertgelabert569 4 роки тому

      Not a true 650, with +110hp inline 4, in fact an engine derived directlly from a 750 sportbike.
      Even the 765 street triple shouldnt be too. There still is (at least un europe) a "675" version in sale with 95hp, more adequate to this ranking.

  • @Thunderbr3wn
    @Thunderbr3wn 4 роки тому

    This guy is definitely Yam using a pitch modulator

  • @buddyrevell4329
    @buddyrevell4329 4 роки тому +1

    I liked the FZ07 so much I bought another one for my wife! My (inexperienced) Son jumped on it an rode like he had ridden before. Get the pipe and tune as Yammie says....just do it! The sound is the rats @ss

  • @MrBob714
    @MrBob714 4 роки тому +1

    My 2016 Ninja 650 is red and it's a great bike.

  • @chris205020
    @chris205020 4 роки тому +1

    Don't bash my Ninja 650, but I'm going to buy that new Aprillia RS 660. Don't think you could really rank it since it isn't even out yet tbh.

  • @nathangarcia6499
    @nathangarcia6499 3 роки тому

    What would you rate a Benelli 600?

  • @SNSPmedia
    @SNSPmedia 4 роки тому

    Where's the Ducati monster 696? I think I'd throw it in A teir and live mine. What do you think?

  • @rs39t
    @rs39t 4 роки тому +5

    7:52 parallel v twin???

  • @benwarren2646
    @benwarren2646 4 роки тому

    Can we see one on the Honda CBR 250r 2012 please

  • @artanis1001
    @artanis1001 4 роки тому +12

    Putting Z650 and KLR650 i the same "C" tier? RLY? KLR650 is a piece of **** bike that doesn't do what it was designed for... but Z650 is an awsome bike. I rode MT-07 and Z650 and they are SOOOO similar... Z650 definitly deserves more than "C".
    Thanks, you're welcome, good night :)

  • @mouse7669
    @mouse7669 Рік тому +1

    I would love to see this re done based on LAMS rules for countries that are restricted due to those rules.

  • @DemonDudeFX
    @DemonDudeFX 4 роки тому

    What do you think about the cfmoto 650nk?

  • @daifok
    @daifok 2 роки тому

    Beginner price friendly? What do bike skill got anything to do with income?

  • @anon1231
    @anon1231 2 роки тому

    Why do you americans recomend 300cc as beginner bike? In my european country we use mt 07 at drivning lessons so why would i go down to a mt 03, do you have another system geting the license?

  • @kympridham8267
    @kympridham8267 4 роки тому +2

    have 3 hyosung 350s and only thing wrong with them is they stop at 650

  • @ironrdr9736
    @ironrdr9736 4 роки тому

    The 765 Street Triple or even the old Triple is not in this 650cc class. Have you even ridden one?

  • @TheLejait
    @TheLejait 3 роки тому +1

    Just bought the RE Continental GT650, ain’t the fastest but it ain’t slow.

  • @BennyZ88
    @BennyZ88 4 роки тому +6

    The Honda's with the inline 4's are S tier imo
    Like come on... Price aside, the Honda's are better in almost every way shape and form compared to the SV650 and the FZ 07... Build Quality, Breaks, Power, Suspension, are all superior on the Hondas...

    • @kirarittberg5088
      @kirarittberg5088 4 роки тому

      Bennet B Yes, you are right about the Honda having better breaks, more power and more advanced suspension, unfortunately the motor sucks. I owned a 1979 CB650 and it had an annoying flat spot in the powerband. Great to know that after 40 years of R&D at Honda that the new model still has a flat spot. On the other hand the SV650 Suzuki is virtually unchanged in 20 years. A top gear roll on in 6th at 100 km./hr. will have the 4 cylinder bikes struggling to keep up. Just think about how good that v twin motor must be to still be competitive after all that time. Your choice flavour of the month by Honda or a proven V twin classic, hard choice !

    • @jiewa82
      @jiewa82 3 роки тому

      this is the problem with fanboys who rate tier base on inline numbers but not the performance of the motorcycle.

  • @timmiller7972
    @timmiller7972 4 роки тому

    Honda nt650v full Turing bike v twin 640 odd cc slow but reliable replaced with the nt700v in the early 2000s shaft drive (no maintenance) grate bike for all round fun seen some with knobby tyres going off road hard and doing it well. used in London as delivery bikes. mostly used as commuter bikes. good platform all round

  • @josephschluessler5306
    @josephschluessler5306 4 роки тому

    Need to have a look at the KTM 690 Duke