I don’t have student debt. I decided to start a business, get married, have 2 kids, buying a house and I own 2 bikes. One for me one for the wife. I’m lucky and blessed my wife is a car and bike nut. My kids love bikes too so I couldn’t be happier. Just find the right chick and you’ll be alright. Oh and college is overrated.
@@danielrosas7550 what business did you start? My passion is to study and teach my religion full time but I don't want to take money for that. So I need some idea where I can earn a full time income while working little like making passive income. Any tips?
Student loans almost paid off, no wife, no kids, own a home, car almost paid off. 2 self-titled bikes though! Priorities lol.... Jk, I just pay for happiness in different ways than some.
I'm a millennial. And with all the loans and credit card debts, while economy is diving to its demise, i bought a motorcycle. Which is basically my sole therapy to keep myself together
I kinda did the same thing. But I realized that with my 30 mile drive to work (and 30 home), I could pay for my car AND motorcycle insurance AND save money with my new (to me) bike.
@Davey Smith Haha! I live in Thailand where fuel is cheap. I fill my tank for $3 twice a week. I buy coffee every day for $1. I'm currently spending more on coffee and still riding 60km a day :)
In Sept of 2020, gas was about $1.50 and every place fun was closed due to covid. I was 46, working from home for the first time, supervising my kids virtual schooling, and drinking LOTS of coffee. Going out for errands, I rode my Honda Helix scooter.
Well, I am an old man (60) and I ride a 2019 R3, it's my daily driver which makes the trip to work much better and on the weekends I like to run errands, run the canyon, just get out on the freeway, whatever. I enjoy the ride and love the bike, I found out a few weeks ago that there is another fun thing that I hadn't thought of before, when people see an R3 pull into the parking lot they just assume that it is just some kid riding it and when I stop and take off my helmet and they see the salt/pepper hair and the all white beard they quickly turn and walk away in hopes that none of their friends saw them looking at the old man on the bike, what can I say, old guys rule.
Sir, you are a legend. Let nobody tell you otherwise. The r300 is a fine bike most people here in southamerica can only dream about having as they cost a small fortune
Just bought a RC390 to go with my VFR. My injured shoulders love me when I dragging it across the gravel out of the garage. compared to the 235kg of VFR.
I’m a millennial.... and after foolishly going to college I couldn’t afford to do anything except paying for a place to stay and student loans til I was well into my 30’s... now at 37 I have finished the MSF course, spent a shit ton on gear... and now I’m looking for my first bike.... Finally!!!!
This is where I'm at too now! Gonna do the MSF next month and might get an Iron 883 as my first bike. Might wait until I buy a house (fingers crossed) and then buy a bike but still exciting haha 😄
As an aging millennial I faced some peer pressure in the form of "you don't need to burn gas to have fun" after I bought a dual sport. This was coming from some avid mountain bikers that regularly drive over 6 hours in their campervan to certain mountain biking destinations. Hmm.... makes one think.
good luck getting into a riders course if you haven't already taken it. all of them are shut down. I want a motorcycle right now but I can't because I need the course to get a motorcycle license.
@@abdo19code I'm signed up for one starting this Thursday, they're not shut down in my state :), first one did get canceled because the high school did revoke access though, but that only delayed me by 6 days!
I bought a bike and tho I can't get a license right now because DMV is closed... I have a friend ride it out to the private streets where I get some miles in :)
Another factor i think you didn't cover. Im 23 y/o and 75% of my guy friends have ZERO idea how to drive a manual. Once i took this girl on a date and made sure i took my manual car to look cool... as one does. 20 years old and it was COMPLETELY FOREIGN TO HER. She had no clue what i was going with the shifter or why my left leg was moving. I think the dying manual transmission in the states is just one more daunting thing a new young rider has to overcome when considering buying a bike.
@@mrxanthios7045 it's become more of a "luxury" thing to own a manual, at least in almost every newer car. Only sports, muscle, or hyper cars have them really. It is bizarre that nobody at least knows how to drive one though...
You are 100% right. I can drive a stick and I am fine on a (big) 4-wheeler, but when my husband got me a Honda Rebel 300, I could not figure out the whole clutch, brakes, throttle, change gears, stop screaming, etc. It was terrifying. And I'm turning 60 on my next birthday. I just couldn't get it. So we got me a beautiful AUTOMATIC Suzuki Bergman 400 scooter, which finally arrived 2 days ago. I love it. Much less terror. Lol Make sure your dates have safety gear to wear. That'll really impress them... That you care enough about them to keep them as safe as possible. 🤙
I'm a facial surgeon. I've repaired plenty of motorcycle riders, although if they have a good full helmet it helps curtail the head trauma. Now I've had two motorcycles so I get it, but they are at risk on the road because of all the larger vehicles. I wonder, it seems to me that cars are getting bigger and trucks and large SUVs dominate the road. Could that be why there are less bikers?
I am a Surgical First Assistant, I drive a 4-Runner, and I ride a R6. I've seen really bad wrecks from motorcycle accidents but I have also seen the same from car wrecks. I travel freeway everyday with tractor trailers and various other vehicles. I enjoy riding my bike, not giving it up. But I had to get to a point in my career and life (empty nest) to afford the bike I wanted. I worry more about those that text and drive!!!! But that's when I'm in my SUV or on my bike.
I see what you’re saying...except for the fact that cars are in fact getting smaller...the big ones are about as big as ever but in general the “go green” crap has made its impact and consequently cars are smaller.
I'm not scared of motorcycles. My *mother* is scared of motorcycles, so I was never allowed to have one growing up xD Sure, I swore I'd get one "some day", when I could afford one myself, but once I was outta public schooling, all my cash went toward college expenses. Hell, I only *just* got my first car, and I'm almost 30! Make no mistake, if not for the matter of money, I'd have been riding years ago..
Almost ALL moms are afraid. I did 2 years at a tech college. Got my A&P. Went to the Army as a helicopter mechanic and later flight engineer. Thought I would work for the airlines....enter 9/11. Found a job driving a truck. Owned my first bike at 16.....have owned a dozen off and on ever since. Choices.
Bought my first bike because I couldn't afford a car. It was an old Honda XL250 for $800. It got stolen so my next bike was a GSX750 for $3500. Decided it wasn't big enough so now I have a VTR1000 that I got for $4500. My bikes did start off as cheap transport but they are more of a toy now, but I like to justify having the VTR by saying that they don't make them anymore so it's now a classic as far as I'm concerned. My parents on the other hand, my mum drove the family car and my dad just had a little Honda 110cc as a cheap runaround.
I loved riding one on a grandpa's field one summer when I was 14, always like them. Then I went to Indonesia for vacation few years back, rented a 125cc scooter and told myself I want to have a motorcycle, but I didn't have place to store them and the distance to work was too close for it to be worth looking for a place to store it. I'm moving further from city center, and will have a place to store it. Just passed the exam and waiting for motorcycle driving license :)
That's weird. My parents let me get one. My first bike was 30 years old. Looking back I think they may have actually been trying to get me to kill myself haha
Yammie, The decrease usage of dirt bikes with regard to kids is a HUGE reason why motorcycle riding amongst millennials is low, I'm in the generation X segment and almost every kid on my block growing had a dirt bike. There were so many trails (undeveloped land) to ride on and we also had AMA sanctioned tracks to race on, today these locations are defunct in my town.
Interestingly the popularity of downhill mountain biking has never been higher despite being as expensive and dangerous as dirt bikes. It's certainly put me in hospital quite a few times, thank Buddha we have universal health care here in Europe
I finance my CBR1000RR for 48 and my CBR650F for 36. I have to agree with you my friend with your statement. More than 48 months is too much. Now that my CBR650F I used it for commuting and the CBR1000RR for the weekend. I am 54 years old and riding a motorcycle give me the rush that I miss from being in the military
Bought my first bike('06cbr600f4i) for $800. Did not run. Investing $1600ish into fixing. Turning every bolt on machine. Road worthy jan2020. My mom leaving me small benefactor $$$. Small, but large enough to afford brand new cbr1000rr off the lot. Have told her my intentions. She is okay with it. Lucky? Maybe. Blessed? Definitely. Financing is for pussies.
Living in Aus where the mentality around bike riding is ‘towards zero’ deaths is positive. Coupled with the availability of Helite airbag vests in case of accidents, these were the last hurdles in me getting a bike. Its just so much cheaper/more convenient/faster/fun to own a scooter/bike.
Right. I do not have any debt because I chose to jump in the workforce right away (I turned 18 in September of 2019) but there is no way my cheap ass is dropping $20K for a Harley. Not to mention, I live in Michigan so a motorcycle is not as practical. I am saving up for one though.
I'm 52 soon have had bikes everytime I could afford one and have recently recovered from a motorcycle accident which took the better part of a year and a half to get back on two wheel again, I'm married with two millennial children and look after a Grandchild turning three and guess what I'm? I'm back!!
There is always a way to buy a motorcycle if you are motivated. Broke millennial here... I sold 3 guns to buy my first bike at the age of 33. Bought an 02' SV650 and good gear for just under $3500 and have been riding happily for 6 months now.
22 year old here buddy. Sounds like we're in the same boat. Finishing college is for sheeple anyway. Being a dropout is a good sign in a person imo because it means they failed to fully brainwash us into compliance.
@@TheAnnoyingBoss at 22 youre not a millennial. You're gen-z. Aka the tie pod eating generation. Which is probably why you think being a drop out is awesome...
@@zimvader25 imagine thinking taking on tens of thousands of dollars in debt, with absolutely zero guarantee of any ROI, and then trying to tell people that you're smart for doing so, would be a valid argument
Millenial who finally became a motorcycle owner here. I want to give my experience: 1) rent demographics have changed massively. My town used to have houses for rent by owners. Now almost every apartment is a home turned duplex, owned by a property management firm with leases written by lawyers. EVERY apartment in my town with off street parking has a term in the lease specifying one vehicle on the property per unit, regardless of type, size, or how many you can fit in a space. 2) I fully believed by Gen X parents who told me that they all had hundreds of friends who died in motorcycle accidents brutally. In the last year or so, I found out that almost every one of them was some 18 year old kid wearing shorts and a t-shirt who died at 100mph in a tree. Nobody wants to say that their reckless friend was 100% at fault for turning themself into beef stroganoff... but if they were honest with us, it wouldnt put us off so massively. 3) Almost every biker I know is an overweight angry boomer with an entitlement complex and a bike that costs more than my car. That doesnt turn me off to bikes. But it makes it really hard to drive with somebody while you have a permit... and your average car driver has no idea that you can get your license by passing a motorcycle course. 4) Almost every mechanic in 30 miles of my home are exclusively Harley mechanics. The two that arent will only work on metric bikes that are 15 or newer. None of them work on road bikes with carbs. You can find good deals on bikes, but you cant find mechanics to fix them. 4) the reason you dont meet millenials who can even change their own brakes is because our parents taught us that if you do a repair and something goes wrong, you can be held liable. My family taught me to change a tire. They refused to show me how to do engine/brake repair. Most of us have started picking up a lot of skills out of necessity, but our generation was actively steered away from it... and by this point, so many of our parents are dead or due to age unable to get under a bike/car for hours anymore. We learn, and we ARE learning. But we arent really getting any of this from our parents. I'm glad I got a bike. It's simple enough to repair, isnt computerized, and saves a ton of gas. With gas over $5 a gallon, I think you're going to be seeing a lot more bikers out there. Hell, when the boomers start kicking it en masse and flood the market with their overpriced status symbol bikes, you'll probably start to see more harley riders again, too!
Great comment, i agree with everything except that we would start buying more Harleys, especially older ones. I think millenials are more into sports ad naked bikes, chopper and cruisers are cool but belong to the boomer generation.
@@ivanpetakov also Harley’s are literal shit tier bikes that haven’t changed in 100 years 😂 there’s not a single reason to buy a Harley Davidson unless you’re and angry boomer that wants to show everyone you’re an angry boomer on the days off from the dentists office 😂
Whenever I get thinking about motorcycle safety I think of the fact that I have two friends that died in plain old car wrecks, zero on a bike. It's obviously more dangerous, but people have this false sense of security about cars. No one's gonna live forever.
Ive seen a few of your videos but I didnt hit the subscribe button until 10:20 when you said "I cracked dank whoolies on a liter bike in the year of our lord 2018, while lil pumps gucci gang blasted out of the custom modded speaker on my juul"
We just don't have as much money as previous generations. My father earned 3x what I earn today, 30 years ago. He had the 7th grade. I have a masters degree.
What did he do and what is your masters in. If it is in something useless like arts or something like that there is your reasoning. You arent supposed to go to college for some bullshit degree that is oversaturated and easy sit down work. You got to know somebody or be very talented to get far in those fields. I see so many people spend money on college for degrees they wont be able to use. We dont have less money now. Millennials just dont know a useful trade and end up working fast food with a masters degree in their pocket. I'm 20 and I di mechanic work and work at a lube shop. I make plenty of money to survive. I actually just bought a broken down bike and am working on repairing it. Gonna keep it as my first street bike. I have a kx450 and a 4 wheeler too. It isnt hard to learn a trade. You just have to be prepared to do manual labor.
@@Jabooty_Williams this is such a baby boomer thinking... I am doing a master's degree engineering, doing an internship at Mercedes-Benz and do a part-time software development job. Far as I remember, all these are needed on the market nowadays. I am 24, what should I do? Ask mom for money? I know baby boomers who inherited their fortune, didn't have to work a day. Fuck that, not gonna beg for money. It's very hard to get to have possessions these days. Period. Maybe after I finish my studies and work for a couple of years... Maybe I'll afford a bike. It is a more service oriented world and just like in arts, in software development also one needs a brilliant idea to make a fortune. I am not complaining, but get your facts straight. It is much harder today to earn the same value with the same effort compared to 30 years ago.
And yeah, I am very much butthurt because even though I am very responsible with my spending and I earn more than average, butrning10k on a bike seems way too much.
@@KLT47B I'm 20 years old and pay for my truck. I pay 550 a month 240 insurance 500 rent 200 a month for my credit cards 150 for my dirtbike 60 for my phone and I still have plenty of money left over for fun. Infact just dropped 800 on a bike that I'm fixing right now. Know how i afford it without my parents helping me? WORK! Budget budget budget. With that extra money I set aside each month I dint spend it on stupid shit. I save it, invest it, do whatever i can to make my money work for me. It isnt that hard. I live off of 2200 a month. Pretty sure that's below the poverty line in my area but i manage. Rent too high? Get room mates like i did. Car payment too high? Why didnt you go for a cheaper car? Shoot I could trade my truck for a cheaper car but I dont have to right now. I actually traded up from my old car that i paid 140 a month for There is no excuse in this day and age to not be able to live withing your means. I work full time and i used to have a second job. I quit that and still have money to spare.
austin finch Im 10 and i have two Panigales and one V4 speciale and im right now at the dealership buying 3 toyota supras and one BMW S1000RR and an H2R
I love riding my motorcycle, I'm 17 and ride a YZF-R125. I've been watching motovloggers for ages, matter of fact they're what got me in to riding. I don't see too many bikes on the road here in the UK unless there's a bike night going on. I'm not rich but I saved my arse off last year to be able to afford my bike, I work a part time job which pays around £150 a week (decent money for part time employment I know), most of that money goes towards insurance and petrol. I had my dad help me get half the insurance payed off for this year but I've began saving to be able to pay him back and pay the insurance come next year. I don't think a lot of people my age manage their money too well and are more concerned on looking good and having flashy electronics, but hey-ho I'm the one over here with a bike laughing at them being picked up by their parents. (I understand everyone's situation is different and they might not be able to afford a bike or some sort of transportation)
U damn right about them not knowing how to manage money, meanwhile we spend money on unnecessary mods that add no real value to the bike... But boi do we have fun :)
I was exactly the same when I was your age dude. Worked my ass off when I left secondary school and bought myself a motorbike. There hasn't been a year since I left school (2006) that I haven't worked or owned a motorbike... Wont be too long until you can take your A2 license. I suggest doing it at 18, by the time you are 21 you can then legally take the full test and own any bike you want. If you leave it too late you'll have to wait until your'e 24 to take your full test.
A bit older than millinials here...I love when people make the assumption that a bearded, tattooed guy me age MUST be riding a raked out Harley. Then they see my nc700x, and assume it's fast because of its looks. The conversation always ends in anticlimactic disappointment for them and I'm still happy with my ride. 👍
I just got a job working at a major construction company, hopefully joining the union soon. I’m 19, very smart and hardworking, and ready to make bank. The first major purchase I make will be a bike! I’ve waited so long.
paints still dry on this one. Glhf, but life gets real real quick. Keep the overhead low, buy used to start, avoid living beyond your means, start saving money when you're young so if anything comes up you can pivot, don't compare yourself to the other guys who secretly owe money to everyone
@@charlesissleepyyou've just described my entire strategy lmao. Save everything, spend nothing and do not compare my success to anyone else's,only myself.
Here's me. Born in 1985. Never had a dirt bike although Ialways wanted one but lived in the suburbs. My mother was/is still a nurse and I was never allowed to suggest the idea of having a motorcycle in my 20's despite not living at home. Did a bunch of research on Motorcycles and motorcycling about 12 years ago never pulled the trigger. Went and wrote my m1 (learners in Ontario Canada) randomly one day in mid July 2018 and then signed up for the safety school. Bought a brand new SV650A (black with red frame) and have put 2500km (1550 miles) on it since August 15th. Just put it away for winter last week.
Bought my first bike when I was 20, my parents actually borrowed me the money to buy it. I was living at home at that time, Recently I bought the bike I have always dreamed of ZZR 1100 Been driving App. 6000 km since 27 june. Even though I have a car, I drive whenever the roads are dry
I rode from 1960 to 1990. I had some ability, good luck and apparently God loves me but even with all of that as an edge I eventually got hit from behind by a driver that panicked and stepped on the gas. I still have all of my body parts but can tell you that anyone who racks up hundreds of thousands of miles is going to get hurt or killed. it is not a problem to be ignored. By the way I live in a climate where riding can be 365 days a year and that is exactly what I did.
Nicely done! I'm Born 87 man. Parents did everything to stop me getting one. But screw it, I'm getting a vulcan s for my leaner bike. Just got to promise them and promise myself behave a bit.
Congrats, I bought my first scoot at age 24 and haven't looked back since. Remember, just ride like you are invisible and don't text and ride like a buddy of mine.
In 4 months you only put 1550 miles on your brand new bike? I know it's a 650 and can be a bit boring, but shit man. You need to get back in the saddle and put some more miles on that girl.
This is mostly relevant in the U.S.A. and largely in the west, but most developing countries, use mopeds, scooters and economy bikes selling in largest numbers, way more than cars or performance bikes.
@@jamesmcgrath1952 I'm from india and i can only tell you two things. Most Bikes here are 125 to 250 cc. 300 cc is common but not for most. 500+ rare breed. I myself have seen only 50-60 performance bike. Second here riding on bike is RISSKY. Because most bikers are squid and ride very dangerously and roads hahaha. Its not there are potholes in road but like road is built on potholes. So i would say bike culture in usa and europe is best. Can say this because I've been to both places.
Anju Singh....True, but the culture is there. I've seen some amazing things done with those small bikes in small backstreet shops. Yeah, the roads are sketchy and the gravel on some of those corners can make you cringe but again, the cultures there. I'm an old guy, I remember when we'd all work on our bikes at some broken down garage. OH, I have a couple of big V-Twins and a Yamaha R3 but my favorite bike to ride is my Yamaha SR400....Fun Bike.
Harley's are ridiculously expensive. A harley is essentially the 2 wheel version of a corvette in the sense that most people who buy them are going through a midlife crisis or retiring.
Before I got my first car, I got a motorcycle and its funny seeing everyone else my age (18/19) just being terrified of it. When I drive my car I can tell you a fact its not nearly as fun as my bike was even if it was only a ybr 125. You feel so much more in nature on a bike, the breeze never gets old
I love motorcycles as a 15 y/o but what scares me is the road and the “millennials” driving their cars with their snapchats not paying attention to the road
Hope you're just as scared of Boomers and X-ers who text and drive because they believe they're "experienced" and can "handle" multitasking despite all the evidence that shows multitasking just means being worse at a bunch of things all at the same time. Otherwise, you're going to be very surprised when you're out on the road yourself.
I'm a millennial rider and I can tell you that the people that will be the most dangerous are older. And smartphone use isn't limited to millennials, either. It's literally a crutch of society now.
Maybe your preconceived notions are causing you to possibly miss out on something you might love? Maybe at your age you should be smart enough to know better? But if it just ain't your thing anyway, I respect that.
WETFIT Ent It has nothing to do with age. Due to my back injury all I can ride is cruisers. I’m 23 and bought my 2016 Iron 883 last month as my first bike. I’m happy with it, and I love the ride, that’s what matters.
I'm 26 and have a Harley. I just can't do sport bikes. Rode a couple and it was too hard on my already screwed shoulders. And with the way a lot of sport bike riders act, I don't feel like getting stopped all the time. We have a state trooper where I live that has an absolute power trip as it is.
I'm a millennial. About a month ago one day I woke up and said I wanna ride a motorcycle.... why the hell not. Bought myself a nice used 2018 mt-07 and it's the best feeling in the world. When I'm riding, I'm free. Not thinking about my wife, 2 kids or work... just ride. I wish I started this hobby along time ago.
Grandson - What's your favorite memory? Me - " I cranked Dank Whoolies on a litre bike in the year of our lord 2018 while our Low Pump's Gucci Gang blasted out of the custom modded speaker on my jewel. " That's life kiddo. *Smokes a Cuban*
Think new litre bikes have always been out of reach but been riding on road since 1987 never had a new bike but it doesn't matter you don't need a new biking it's as cheap or expensive as you want it to be lots of things in Europe have made it less attractive like new licence laws and power restrictions I gotta say if I was a teen I wouldn't want a crappy 400 twin after passing my test either . The other thing is 80/90s if you rode a litre class bike you were the man but now with all the power modes, rider aids and tiny bikes anyone can ride a litre bike no sweat so it's lost it's badass image. I ride a 07 FZ1N and really can't think of a new bike I'd want to swap it for which is another point the new bikes are dull and too track focussed that doesn't help either
I am 17 years old, just finished building my 1983 Honda Shadow and I love riding it! I wanna have it until I die on it, or let my grandkids and kids have it. Your channel, and Do it With Dan got me wanting to ride bikes, the whole motovlogging scene movement I believe pushed many people to ride bikes, and hopefully, they will never go away. If you and a couple other big motovlog names keep on going, I think we'll build a pretty good empire. As a millennial myself, I hate the stereotype and but at the same time I can't change it, so fuck it...I'll just be over here ripping the living shit out of everyones eardrums on my straight piped V-twin with no fucks given. keep on riding my dudes
I got a hit and run and he got caught. Ran me through the ringer for over 3 years only to lose the lawsuit. Lost wages, medical bills and permanent damage.
DoubleB I had a deer run out in front of me a few years back and I just missed him by a foot or two. Had I been going faster I would have smacked him for sure. Just don't ride like a loony at night and especially where there's heavy tree cover and you should be just fine👍
The issues are: Motorcycles are expensive. Speaking as an oldie we bought bikes because they were cheaper than cars. Now you can buy a small new car for the same price as a scooter. Motorcycles are big. They suffered from inflation in weight and engine size. A 750 used to be a big bike, now it's a middleweight. People used to have fun on a 250 or a 400. They killed 2-strokes. Strokers were cheap. A Yamaha LC350 could keep up with big bikes and allowed people to ride like a maniac. Bikes have an image problem. In the 1970s bikes were ridden by fit young dudes. Now when the visor is flipped you'll see a retired person on a bike capable of TT racing. Bikes used to be bikes. Big, Small. Now they've hybridised into a dozen niches in a bid to a capture a disappearing demographic. For many, many years I was a 12 month a year biker. Sun, rain, snow it was all the same to me. 38 mile commute plus weekends. Now a motorcycle is a leisure item like a speedboat or a hang glider. Nobody takes their bike out in the rain, they get in the car.
Borderlands Too true, its quite possible to get a serviceable Corolla for half the price of a decent 500cc to 650cc bike. For the cost of a new fat Harley you can get a second hand BMW M3! Also the difference in running costs, cars to bikes, are not so large as 30 years ago. Back in the 1970's i bought a near new Honda 750 K2 for $1,000. For that money back then in Australia cars were clunkers and unreliable. And these days young women are not so keen to jump pillion on a bike. So biking is more individualistic, whereas Millenials are more gregarious, cost/value conscious. My 26yo son thinks bikes are "old manny"...he drives an old Honda Civic and saves his money.
save up a little longer and buy a 250 or put on the big boy pants and buy a 450 supermoto or something. Just make sure you wear gear and take a safety course first :)
I’m a millennial and I’ve wanted a motorcycle ever since I was 6 or 7. My parents always gave me a hard “no” on getting a bike. As soon as I went to college, I save up and got my first bike. But it seems like not many of my millennial friends have much interest in riding even though they seem to be enamored by the fact that I own a motorcycle.
Neighborhood kids growing up w/o dads think I'm really cool cuz motorcycle. I let them sit on it and rev it up (Harley). I'm working on "ruining" the next generation LOL
I was born in 99 so I jus snuck in the millennial generation (damn near a Gen Zer) and I drive a 5 speed car, a 6 speed diesel truck (that was made 6 months before I was born) and am very close to buying a new MT-07. Also my brother is a Gen Z kid, he jus turned 18, and he drives manual so maybe we're jus built different lmao
same same...i'm like...who the hell has that kind of money...maybe older folks who have paid off their homes.....but not me...I make that much and on a good month my savings has maybe 10% of that ...before the fridge went...and the heater....and now maybe a new bike.....ok 5%
20 years old. Bought my first Harley at 18. Very happy I did and changed my life completely, I now work for Harley! If you are thinking about getting a motorcycle no matter the brand. Do it! You only live once, may as well enjoy it. It’s crazy how few younger riders are on the road, I think it’s just not a priority for most youth anymore. Motorcycle culture is a dying breed and a non necessity to most.
Thats why i got a 1971 honda cb175. antique plates = lower registration and insurance, old tech = parts everywhere easy to fix, old bike = cheaper to buy, bonus = vintage is cool now so i don't come off as a crotch rocketier.
As part of the ‘forgotten generation’ (Gen X) I came into bikes in my 30s. I bought one, was hooked and it’s been 8 years of being on two wheels and obsessed with all things motorcycle. The industry has gotten thousands upon thousands of dollars of my income spent on the three bikes I currently own (been through others and will continue to go through new ones) and the gear I keep replacing because constant rain ages things quickly. X-/ Maybe the millennials will follow? A good divorce sucking the joy out of life makes you look for something to spark fear and life back into you and motorcycles are adrenaline on two wheels.
Pappa Yam, my man. I myself am an elder millennial at the age 31 and just bought myself a brand new 2017 CBR300r. Better late than never (or so I've heard). over the the few weeks I have spent more hours than I care to admit watching your channel. I understand you have quite the following, both positive and negative. Never you mind the haters. I love what you're doing here. Keep it up!
Is buying a motorcycle really a bad financial decision? Going around town on my motorbike is quicker and cheaper than buying a public transport ticket, it is probably more than 10x cheaper than taking an uber. A bike (2012 Kawasaki er6n) I bought and then sold after 2 years costed me in depreciation exactly 50 dollars to own for two years (and I got to keep a carbon fiber helmet, a jacket and gloves I got free of charge with it) The maintenance included one set of tires and oild changes, insurance was 100dollars per year. If I was taking public transport it would have costed me more. Not even considering the other benefits, like no speeding tickets, parking wherever for free and lane splitting through traffic jams therefore always knowing when I am going to arrive and so on... Bikes make more sense than ever, I would say the real reason why there could be a decline in bike ownership is that bikes do not attract girls anymore and they are not as status elevating as they used to be.
Otakar Libal if all you did was oil changes and tires in 2 years of riding either A.) you didn’t ride much B.) you had your bike in piss poor shape and had you kept going would have been a nightmare for future owners
I bought a 93 Ninja for $450 when I was 23yo. The bike didn't give me any issues during during the 4 years I had it. I put 13,000 miles miles on her before selling her for $900. That bike didn't owe me a damn thing.
People are talking about motorcycles being so expensive, the main reason I'm getting one is because they are by far the cheapest new vehicles on the market. 🙄 Sheesh
@@Tailionis yea well I finally did it and bought my first bike last weekend a 1998 Suzuki gsxr 750. I love that thing and regret waiting so long to ever get one. 👍🏽
Cyphlix Yea, I don’t see how the hell 1 in 6 makes any sense. I don’t know a single person with that much saved. Maybe a few if you count all their belongings it might add up to that but even then it seems like a stretch. Only thing I can think of is maybe this survey took place in an area with a lot more old money or somewhere like Silicon Valley where a bunch of millennials got pretty rich which is skewing the numbers. Like if you took 100 millennials, one of them being Mark Zuckerberg, and 99 broke MFers and added up all their gross wealth and divided it by 100 it would look like all millennials are wealthy as fuck.
@@chincemagnet Ha! I bought one too. I have a friend that thinks he's gonna be an instant millionaire (maybe even billionaire) and it's kinda funny. That someone would have the balls to print a 100 Trillion dollar note.
Im a mellenial, 26, and just got my first bike a few weeks ago. '21 KTM 390 duke. It's beautiful and perfect in every way, and it has started a hopefully long lifetime of appreciating these fine and fun motor horses!
BerlinUKn0w Have you seen a bike that goes for 2k? You can barely get a running dirt bike for that much. For a street bike that could probably get you a nice scratched up engine blown rice rocket. I’ll pass 👎🏻. I love motorcycles but not the price, would love to see a change in that department for sure.
@@RandomThinker10 haha okay, I'll keep riding my "blown up" bandit 1200 then having loads of fun while you keep complaining. Paid 2k for it and it runs awesome. Never mind
BerlinUKn0w I’m still riding friend, still ride the tracks every weekend I can, no complaints there. I have eyes, I see what’s out there for sale and it’s just not worth the money for what you get
Millennials make 20% less than the generation before across the board. Only owning a motorcycle as a mode of transportation is niche to put it lightly as are the skills and time to maintain one. So people that want a bike as a weekend or real nice day ride don't feel like they can afford it. Sports cars are also hit hard by this problem (probably more because they are super expensive)
@wu ming Case in point, see India and 2nd world countries. Where there is a prevalence of motorcycles and scooters due to cost efficiency over cars. Maintenance is expensive for a bike however so, partial merit given.
Sell your car, buy a motorcycle, get around via RideShare on the few days that aren't best for biking (and for groceries). Much of the rest of the world actually owns a motorcycle as a primary mode of transportation. You can afford a motorcycle if you reevaluate your spending habits as a whole.
I may get a motorcycle license, because bikes are way more economical than equally fast cars. The Hayabusa is, performance-wise, comparable to a... Mercedes Benz AMG GTR. If you floor it, the Hayabusa gets 12l/100km(21mpg) while the GTR uses 33l/100km(7 mpg). A 125ccm Honda Dirtbike gets 1,5l/100km. That's 156.89 MPG! Top speed is like, 100-110km/h maybe(60-65mph), so... you really can't complain. On the other hand, I'm a car enthusiast through and through.
Harley's problem is simple. It's their cult following. Those in this "cult" from Harley, more than often times will scoff and degrade anyone on a bike that isn't a Harley.Plus the older generation does this as well when you are riding small and less expensive Harley. Anyone on a Yamaha is below them. Anyone on a Honda is below them, any one on a Kawasaki... you get the point. It's a combination of the cult following and the asking price of the bike itself. They are for the most part, the American face of motorcycles. And the American face of a motorcycle rider, is a big burly bearded man in his 40-50's with a leather vest, and half helmet. Millennials, for the most part, are none of those things. I myself am a millennial, living in Urban Idaho, and the motorcycle fever has most definitely hit me. I own three. Two of which are project bikes I picked up for under $500, but hey! I'm still out there riding!
I own a garage full of bikes one of which is a Harley (Ultra Classic) and I don't get the obsession with Harleys. I got mine for a very specific reason, it offers the most comfortable passenger ride you can get. Ultimately, the Harley is a loud, vibrating piece of crap. It's like riding a chromed-up elephant. I know I'm not like other Harley owners though as every item in my house from my socks to my coffee mug to my F150 isn't sporting the Harley logo. I think I'll be ok.
I've heard what you're saying a few years ago, and for some reason, I'm hearing it again. Why do you think that the "cult" from Harley scoffs and degrades anyone on a bike that isn't a Harley? I don't think you met many riders, at least in America all motorcyclist are friendly with one another, I haven't ever seen, or personally experienced any bullshit from anyone that rides. We are all on 2 wheels and that's what matters. Remember that!
Victor Kelley I completely understand. Out here in Idaho we have quite a few older people who are set in their older ways. I ride a Yamaha R6 and I’ve been given plenty of shit in the single year I’ve been riding by Harley owners. One of our great family friends is a die har Harley fan, and he does it too. He’s happy to see me on Two Wheels, but still gives me shit that it’s not a “real bike” and my ex coworker does the same thing. He’s only 3 years older than me, but my R6 isn’t a “man’s bike”. I don’t get it. The only thing a Harley has on my R6 is comfort. Oh and bigger displacement... but less speed. I do want a Harley. But just because I want to have one of all the major brands. I don’t know why they have an issue with non Harley’s but some of them do.
I'm an American that's wanted a motorcycle since I was 4 y.o. At 50 I started riding here (almost 4 years now) in the suburbs of Bangkok and commute 60k 5 days a week, where it's no rules and just right. I ride the most dangerous roads in the world on my MT03 but had to make peace with the fact that one perfect storm and I'm a grease spot. Riding in Thailand is like a life or death video game. Hopefully, I'll be moving to the mountains soon where I'll switch to the MT07. I love riding the iron horse; it's better than a rollercoaster!
James Excell Is have to imagine that half the people, maybe more than half, buying new bikes don’t have 2k for a beater but they have the ability to get a loan for 8k. I used to sell cars and that kind of thing was literally a daily occurrence. A lot had a car but it might have needed 1000 dollar repair and they couldn’t afford it so they bought a new or close to new car too. What’s really fucked is if you get someone come in and maybe they don’t have the greatest credit and they just wanted a small loan for an older car the banks would never approve that, they’d require it to be a newer car.
I’m afraid to ride not because a bike is dangerous, but because the driving habits of people have gotten SO much worse. People don’t pay attention at all to their driving any more since they’re sucked into their phones while they drive. If they made it a felony to text and drive, or immediately suspended your license if you are caught doing it I’d happily ride a bike.
You must be a millennial, blaming someone with an entry-level position 40 years ago. Blame the banks that gave out $400,000 mortgages to a person making $25,000 a year.
@@kmpaton Who do you think runs those banks? Who do you think works on Wall Street? Who do you think works in government making laws? Baby boomers. Gen X'ers. People 40-70's. The parents complaining about how kids get participation trophies are the same generation as the ones demanding their kids get participation trophies. It's not the 8 year old kids having sideline tantrums. It's not teenagers who are voting against financing infrastructure maintenance and then wondering why bridges are collapsing and roads are terrible. It's not 20 year olds making laws to protect the neighborhoods they've lived in for 30 years from new people moving in. It's the olds. They always fuck things up and then blame it on lazy kids, who then have to fight the wars and suffer the economic consequences of their parents' selfishness. And just to clarify, I'm 42, not exactly a millenial.
Actually the banks were forced to extend the loans to people who couldn't afford them by the federal government of the United States. The banks themselves were way too smart to do that willingly.
I'm a millennial. For me it was the money. At the age I bought my first big bike, my parents were already married, had a house, a kid, a car, a motorcyle, pension etc.
Oddly enough, hearing that motorcyclist are becoming more rare only makes me more pumped that I'm about ten days away from buying my first bike. I don't care if thirty years from now I'm the last remaining rider on the continent. My resolve to remain firmly planted on my steed will persist 'til I draw my final breath.
One of your best videos yet. I am an old dude at 52. The peak of motorcycle sales and riding has passed us by and it will continue to decline for a long time. I went through my big displacement BMW phase ten years ago and am very happy with my 700 cc adventure style bike because i don’t feel the need to ride fast anymore. If you look at the history of motorcycle riding in general, it didn’t really take off until the small engine affordable Honda’s started selling in the late 60’s. Harley’s success is mostly attributable to the Baby Boomers and we know most of their lives are on the downhill now. I am OK with all of that. It will allow the mystique of riding to continue.
too bad Harley Davidson got rid of Buell motorcycles they would probably have better sales if they made more than just cruiser bikes. Millennial's generally want smaller sport bikes built for speed that aren't too expensive which is why the suzuki gsxr and kawasaki ninja are so popular. With all the idiot drivers on the road not paying attention though it is pretty dangerous to be on a motorcycle and being a young kid on a loud fast sport bike attracts attention from the police you just have to accept that your gonna get pulled over and hassled all the time.
Lol Donut Media made a similar video to this one but on cars yesterday. Don't worry, as soon as my insurance prices go down and my maturity level goes very slightly up, you'll be sure to see me on a motorcycle soon
@@patw9175 what? get a bike and go broke for a few years? I want one but still cant afford one. tried bank financing but got rejected, lol. I do have a scooter though, still cant afford the bike i want yet.
@@patw9175 I live in a 3rd world country friend, and that is like my 10 months of salary. 😭😭😭 edit: if the 2nd hand market was any good here for bikes i would have got something good for cheap.
As a millennial living in the southeast when I was growing up almost everyone’s dad had a Harley in the garage and I myself hated them as they seemed like a loud obnoxious attention getter. My interest and much like a lot of other younger riders in this area mostly ride sport, naked, or midsized Adv or sport touring bikes. They are all over the place in Raleigh. Keep slowing us there is more than Harley’s yammie you are doing the Lords work! Sorry Spite 😂
I've always had a fascination with bikes but I never bothered learning because, as is too often the case, my parents demonized them until I lost interest and moved on from that dream for years. Now having learned to ride at age 30, I regret not learning earlier in life. Not putting blame on my parents but if someone doesn't have any practical experience riding, you ultimately shouldn't let them influence your decision to ride a motorcycle.
Buy a $50 aftermarket pillion rack and some $20 rokstraps and you can carry anything the size of a large suitcase or smaller securely, as well. I haven't owned a car in 6 years and I'm not hindered at all. My time on the road is more enjoyable, I can filter, I get easy free parking, if I need to move anything big I just borrow a ute.
Yeah i really dont get all this get new everything mentality. I just bought bike, even though its just 50cc it sure rides nicely. Engine was blown and i didnt know how to fix it, so i asked around and my neighbor had experience on fixing them. Now i have spent 320€ total to that bike and its ready for road. I'm probably going to swap it to something bigger eventually. Only truly limiting factor is that motorcycle license around here is 700€, witch sure i can manage over time and allows me to drive anything with two wheels regardless of displacement, but its bit big sum for now. Even if i had money i would never go get new fancy bike. Everything that is already used just shows what are the weak points of that thing. Its something that owners before have tested and paid. When i get my hands on it, i just make reinforced part my self and keep on using it, with fraction of the cost and price being low, i can just modify and customize it with out huge monetary loss if i end up selling it later. For style of bike, dirt bike is probably most usable for me as living in countryside. After that half sit street bike would be next option, followed by cruiser for medium driving distances. Long distance bikes like harleys really do not suit at me. Any longer distance i much rather take car, as even if there comes a problem with it, its still some what safe place to sleep and protects from elements.
I'm not scared of riding motorcycles, i'm afraid of other millennials "driving" cars
Lol!...that's so funny
Lmao facts dude
you got it
Give a 22 year old girl a Ford Explorer and Snapchat and you've created the deadliest thing on the roads in existence.
@@MisterCheemf here in Italy the worst ones are the "i'm18iwanttogofastsoimgonnatransformmycarinadeathtrapwithnobrakes"
Student Debt, Getting Married, Buying a new house, Raising a kid, Divorce.
All the things I avoided and which is why I own a motorcycle.
Same man. Shit looks miserable.
I don’t have student debt. I decided to start a business, get married, have 2 kids, buying a house and I own 2 bikes. One for me one for the wife. I’m lucky and blessed my wife is a car and bike nut. My kids love bikes too so I couldn’t be happier.
Just find the right chick and you’ll be alright. Oh and college is overrated.
@@danielrosas7550 what business did you start? My passion is to study and teach my religion full time but I don't want to take money for that. So I need some idea where I can earn a full time income while working little like making passive income. Any tips?
MultiDimwit Aww did life turn out to be a tragedy for you?
Student loans almost paid off, no wife, no kids, own a home, car almost paid off. 2 self-titled bikes though! Priorities lol.... Jk, I just pay for happiness in different ways than some.
Bikes don’t scare me.
But careless Karen texting in her minivan does
Charles Szasz soon as COVID ends I’m getting a bike. Split between the old 600 v 400 debate.
LOL 😂🐔
They just never turn their heads and look before switching lanes.
It's just one peek at the side mirror and go :/
@@BMK500 well. You gonna have at least a good bike after saving for a couple of years.
MINIVAN??!!! KAREN is driving a mega-SUV to Starbucks!
I'm a millennial. And with all the loans and credit card debts, while economy is diving to its demise, i bought a motorcycle. Which is basically my sole therapy to keep myself together
Literally how I'm feeling
Eventually you'll pay off your debts if you live frugally.
I kinda did the same thing. But I realized that with my 30 mile drive to work (and 30 home), I could pay for my car AND motorcycle insurance AND save money with my new (to me) bike.
Did this last week. Waiting for everything to completely collapse as its finally here.
Just got a bike the other week sold my car saving $400/month with this bike lower payment and lower insurance.
If he dies, he dies
me, referring to myself while learning to ride motorcycles.
You got a straight LOL from me here.
Sincerely,
Dude from Jersey
Did you just quote rocky 4?
Me right now.
I often do the same thing.
This
I think they're perfect for millennials because
Wheelies -> forget feelies.
Woah, didn’t think I’d see you here.
Except the good feelies
@@KorekFrost i own 2 sport bikes :)
I have a huge collection of random interests
Who would have thought I would find an animator who rides a bike ...lol
Love your CS tutorial btw...
Im a black millennial that smokes cigarettes and drives a harley, i think i might be in my own demographic.
Defying all stereotypes lol
I can confidently say I’ve never seen a black man on a Harley. Good on you.
Why you said you are black , it doesn't matter ,
auto mech cause most of us never see black people on motorcycles much, especially harleys
Based black leather daddy
"Spends more on coffee than gasoline..."
In my defense, right now thats basically everyone
Please. I drink tea.
I think that's the point...
@Davey Smith Haha! I live in Thailand where fuel is cheap. I fill my tank for $3 twice a week. I buy coffee every day for $1. I'm currently spending more on coffee and still riding 60km a day :)
In Sept of 2020, gas was about $1.50 and every place fun was closed due to covid. I was 46, working from home for the first time, supervising my kids virtual schooling, and drinking LOTS of coffee. Going out for errands, I rode my Honda Helix scooter.
This is me but i only ride my bike 100 miles a week soooo
Well, I am an old man (60) and I ride a 2019 R3, it's my daily driver which makes the trip to work much better and on the weekends I like to run errands, run the canyon, just get out on the freeway, whatever. I enjoy the ride and love the bike, I found out a few weeks ago that there is another fun thing that I hadn't thought of before, when people see an R3 pull into the parking lot they just assume that it is just some kid riding it and when I stop and take off my helmet and they see the salt/pepper hair and the all white beard they quickly turn and walk away in hopes that none of their friends saw them looking at the old man on the bike, what can I say, old guys rule.
👊🍻👍🏍
Aren't you embarrassed when you rev and it sounds like a piece of shit though? Get yourself a better bike man 👊
Sir, you are a legend. Let nobody tell you otherwise. The r300 is a fine bike most people here in southamerica can only dream about having as they cost a small fortune
"old man" you say? heck, you aint even as old as my motorcycle.
Just bought a RC390 to go with my VFR. My injured shoulders love me when I dragging it across the gravel out of the garage. compared to the 235kg of VFR.
Aren’t motorcycles eco friendly ?!???
Less gas. Less wear on roads. Heightened awareness.
The problem isn’t motorcycles. It’s big SUVs.
this
Carona virus is eco friendly. Less commerce, less consumption and less people.
tim johnson aye shutup I live in Washington
Johnson don't worry, it mostly only kills old and already sick people.
@@neowolf09 Oh, ok then.
I am a Millennial and all i can say, no bike no life
Facts
@@miguelnee4165 and logic
Truth
I grew up riding a dirt bike at the age of 12 never looked back wouldn't know what I would do in my life if I couldn't ride my motorcycle
carry on the legacy 😭
I’m a millennial.... and after foolishly going to college I couldn’t afford to do anything except paying for a place to stay and student loans til I was well into my 30’s... now at 37 I have finished the MSF course, spent a shit ton on gear... and now I’m looking for my first bike.... Finally!!!!
This is where I'm at too now! Gonna do the MSF next month and might get an Iron 883 as my first bike. Might wait until I buy a house (fingers crossed) and then buy a bike but still exciting haha 😄
@@CWJester congrats!! Enjoy being a home owner and the bike when they come…. I’m sure it will be soon for both😁
As a 37 year old millennial u didn't got what millennial mean bro
As an aging millennial I faced some peer pressure in the form of "you don't need to burn gas to have fun" after I bought a dual sport. This was coming from some avid mountain bikers that regularly drive over 6 hours in their campervan to certain mountain biking destinations. Hmm.... makes one think.
Typical Americans
🤣🤣
I’m a millennial, and I WILL own a motorcycle by the end of this year
why wait? Riding season just started
Manly Bean Well? Did ya own one?
good luck getting into a riders course if you haven't already taken it. all of them are shut down. I want a motorcycle right now but I can't because I need the course to get a motorcycle license.
@@abdo19code I'm signed up for one starting this Thursday, they're not shut down in my state :), first one did get canceled because the high school did revoke access though, but that only delayed me by 6 days!
I bought a bike and tho I can't get a license right now because DMV is closed... I have a friend ride it out to the private streets where I get some miles in :)
Another factor i think you didn't cover. Im 23 y/o and 75% of my guy friends have ZERO idea how to drive a manual. Once i took this girl on a date and made sure i took my manual car to look cool... as one does. 20 years old and it was COMPLETELY FOREIGN TO HER. She had no clue what i was going with the shifter or why my left leg was moving. I think the dying manual transmission in the states is just one more daunting thing a new young rider has to overcome when considering buying a bike.
It's baffling how the DMV let you americans get a driving license with an automatic shift
@@mrxanthios7045 it's become more of a "luxury" thing to own a manual, at least in almost every newer car. Only sports, muscle, or hyper cars have them really. It is bizarre that nobody at least knows how to drive one though...
Driving manual is one of the best anti theft systems in these days, lmao
You are 100% right. I can drive a stick and I am fine on a (big) 4-wheeler, but when my husband got me a Honda Rebel 300, I could not figure out the whole clutch, brakes, throttle, change gears, stop screaming, etc. It was terrifying. And I'm turning 60 on my next birthday. I just couldn't get it. So we got me a beautiful AUTOMATIC Suzuki Bergman 400 scooter, which finally arrived 2 days ago. I love it. Much less terror. Lol
Make sure your dates have safety gear to wear. That'll really impress them... That you care enough about them to keep them as safe as possible. 🤙
I think a big thing is that Millenials think everything needs to happen now or never. That just doesn't work learning to ride takes time.
If Tesla made a motorcycle, that’s all you’d see millennials on
Zero is the "Tesla of motorcycles."
That's what I consider them anyway. I'm not sure if everyone feels the same way.
Sure... you see shit loads of young people on a Tesla.
@@andreborges3849 Practically everyone driving a tesla are rich Chinese people that brought illegal money with them from china.
You must be joking. No millennials could afford a tesla
Adam Wong haha, young people with a 200,000 car that probably requires expensive servicing and maintenance
I’m a millennial and I’ve only owned a motorcycle, it’s the only thing I drive
Same deal here I don’t like being in a car
The only vehicle I own is a scooter but I'm thinking of getting a 125cc motorcycle.. :)
Same here I have never owned a car 😂 only a bike
I didn't know this was possible
Right
I'm a facial surgeon. I've repaired plenty of motorcycle riders, although if they have a good full helmet it helps curtail the head
trauma. Now I've had two motorcycles so I get it, but they are at risk on the road because of all the larger vehicles. I wonder, it seems to me that cars are getting bigger and trucks and large SUVs dominate the road. Could that be why there are less bikers?
Could be. Traffic is a consideration. My coping strategy was to always assume that every other driver was actively trying to kill me.
Fred Ceely
Me 3
I am a Surgical First Assistant, I drive a 4-Runner, and I ride a R6. I've seen really bad wrecks from motorcycle accidents but I have also seen the same from car wrecks. I travel freeway everyday with tractor trailers and various other vehicles. I enjoy riding my bike, not giving it up. But I had to get to a point in my career and life (empty nest) to afford the bike I wanted. I worry more about those that text and drive!!!! But that's when I'm in my SUV or on my bike.
good point you add
I see what you’re saying...except for the fact that cars are in fact getting smaller...the big ones are about as big as ever but in general the “go green” crap has made its impact and consequently cars are smaller.
I'm not scared of motorcycles. My *mother* is scared of motorcycles, so I was never allowed to have one growing up xD Sure, I swore I'd get one "some day", when I could afford one myself, but once I was outta public schooling, all my cash went toward college expenses. Hell, I only *just* got my first car, and I'm almost 30!
Make no mistake, if not for the matter of money, I'd have been riding years ago..
Almost ALL moms are afraid. I did 2 years at a tech college. Got my A&P. Went to the Army as a helicopter mechanic and later flight engineer. Thought I would work for the airlines....enter 9/11. Found a job driving a truck. Owned my first bike at 16.....have owned a dozen off and on ever since. Choices.
Bought my first bike because I couldn't afford a car. It was an old Honda XL250 for $800. It got stolen so my next bike was a GSX750 for $3500. Decided it wasn't big enough so now I have a VTR1000 that I got for $4500. My bikes did start off as cheap transport but they are more of a toy now, but I like to justify having the VTR by saying that they don't make them anymore so it's now a classic as far as I'm concerned.
My parents on the other hand, my mum drove the family car and my dad just had a little Honda 110cc as a cheap runaround.
I loved riding one on a grandpa's field one summer when I was 14, always like them. Then I went to Indonesia for vacation few years back, rented a 125cc scooter and told myself I want to have a motorcycle, but I didn't have place to store them and the distance to work was too close for it to be worth looking for a place to store it. I'm moving further from city center, and will have a place to store it. Just passed the exam and waiting for motorcycle driving license :)
bruh if you paid off your loans already you know you could get a bike if you really wanted to.
That's weird. My parents let me get one. My first bike was 30 years old. Looking back I think they may have actually been trying to get me to kill myself haha
Yammie, The decrease usage of dirt bikes with regard to kids is a HUGE reason why motorcycle riding amongst millennials is low, I'm in the generation X segment and almost every kid on my block growing had a dirt bike. There were so many trails (undeveloped land) to ride on and we also had AMA sanctioned tracks to race on, today these locations are defunct in my town.
Interestingly the popularity of downhill mountain biking has never been higher despite being as expensive and dangerous as dirt bikes. It's certainly put me in hospital quite a few times, thank Buddha we have universal health care here in Europe
"a motorcycle is too expensive of a toy"....a comment probably posted from a $1000+ cell phone that is "needed for school".
i sometimes calculate prices of other items in flagship smartphones. see, that costs only 5 iphones, that's not that bad..
I would add...” phones that are replaced every two years “
Aren't motorcycles cheaper than cars
@@matt309 yes, and mine was £1400
@Daniel Smith That bike is compared to super sport cars. You don't need a spacerocket for riding. Pick a z400, it's like a Golf GTI but much cheaper.
If you have to take a 60 month payment term on anything you probably shouldn’t buy it.
I finance my CBR1000RR for 48 and my CBR650F for 36. I have to agree with you my friend with your statement. More than 48 months is too much. Now that my CBR650F I used it for commuting and the CBR1000RR for the weekend. I am 54 years old and riding a motorcycle give me the rush that I miss from being in the military
Bought my first bike('06cbr600f4i) for $800. Did not run. Investing $1600ish into fixing. Turning every bolt on machine. Road worthy jan2020. My mom leaving me small benefactor $$$. Small, but large enough to afford brand new cbr1000rr off the lot. Have told her my intentions. She is okay with it. Lucky? Maybe. Blessed? Definitely. Financing is for pussies.
Jonah Brandes a house?
@@andrewe868 buying a house like that is essentially making your own mausoleum. Completely contradictory to the bikelife.
Some offer Zero APR, where it's dumb not to, otherwise you are correct.
Don't worry, I'm a millenial and I ride a ninja 650. Not all of us drink overpriced coffees
We got a bad ass over here!
Noizy_Kid good bike! I'm 66 and ride my beloved Cbr1100xx!
Good for you! enjoy it!
Kasper Leinonen suomi perkele
What is overpriced coffee
Living in Aus where the mentality around bike riding is ‘towards zero’ deaths is positive. Coupled with the availability of Helite airbag vests in case of accidents, these were the last hurdles in me getting a bike. Its just so much cheaper/more convenient/faster/fun to own a scooter/bike.
For the price of 1 Harley I can have the most badass Yamaha R1.
Why are you comparing fridge to motorcycle?? :)
blackcarmafia u mean comparing a glorified sofa to an R1?
Y'all are just mad you can't handle a cruiser
@@Starwarman1 What's there to handle it only has two speeds, slow and parked.
@@Starwarman1 you realize that cruisers are by far the easiest motorcycles to operate, right? why do you think the msf courses use them
Harleys r too expensive. With that money I could pay off .1% of my student loans
Used is the way to go. Can pick up a Harley V Rod from a grandpa for under $5k
Right. I do not have any debt because I chose to jump in the workforce right away (I turned 18 in September of 2019) but there is no way my cheap ass is dropping $20K for a Harley. Not to mention, I live in Michigan so a motorcycle is not as practical. I am saving up for one though.
bro...you sure it ain't your college that wasn't too expensive? (eyes bulging....)
1%??? How much did you borrow, kid??? 😳
Harley is almost out of business. They went down the tubes over the recent years.
"that the bikeu, is my waifu"
*instantly likes the video*
I'm the same way every video he says that in. 👍
I'm 52 soon have had bikes everytime I could afford one and have recently recovered from a motorcycle accident which took the better part of a year and a half to get back on two wheel again, I'm married with two millennial children and look after a Grandchild turning three and guess what I'm? I'm back!!
Let's be fair: most of us are just too broke to own a motorcycle.
not me mine cost 100 bucks on craigslist
plus 600 dolars in repairs not including man hours
Tristan MacRae most don’t have 700 bucks and skills
Back when I made 7.25$ an hour i made a new 2016 happen...
There is always a way to buy a motorcycle if you are motivated. Broke millennial here... I sold 3 guns to buy my first bike at the age of 33. Bought an 02' SV650 and good gear for just under $3500 and have been riding happily for 6 months now.
I'm Neopolitan Motorcycles are cheaper than most cars people buy
Just got a CBR600F4i 3 days ago. Not afraid to ride. Afraid of all the people I see looking down in their car
30 year old millennial here, I just bought my first used bike for 3k. I never finished college. Just doing the best I can do.
22 year old here buddy. Sounds like we're in the same boat. Finishing college is for sheeple anyway. Being a dropout is a good sign in a person imo because it means they failed to fully brainwash us into compliance.
@@TheAnnoyingBoss I think as long as someone stays motivated and sets goals for themselves. I wish I got into trade jobs sooner. Right on man
@@TheAnnoyingBoss at 22 youre not a millennial. You're gen-z. Aka the tie pod eating generation. Which is probably why you think being a drop out is awesome...
@@zimvader25 imagine thinking taking on tens of thousands of dollars in debt, with absolutely zero guarantee of any ROI, and then trying to tell people that you're smart for doing so, would be a valid argument
Wouldn't you have to be 21 to be a millennial?
Millenial who finally became a motorcycle owner here. I want to give my experience:
1) rent demographics have changed massively. My town used to have houses for rent by owners. Now almost every apartment is a home turned duplex, owned by a property management firm with leases written by lawyers. EVERY apartment in my town with off street parking has a term in the lease specifying one vehicle on the property per unit, regardless of type, size, or how many you can fit in a space.
2) I fully believed by Gen X parents who told me that they all had hundreds of friends who died in motorcycle accidents brutally. In the last year or so, I found out that almost every one of them was some 18 year old kid wearing shorts and a t-shirt who died at 100mph in a tree. Nobody wants to say that their reckless friend was 100% at fault for turning themself into beef stroganoff... but if they were honest with us, it wouldnt put us off so massively.
3) Almost every biker I know is an overweight angry boomer with an entitlement complex and a bike that costs more than my car. That doesnt turn me off to bikes. But it makes it really hard to drive with somebody while you have a permit... and your average car driver has no idea that you can get your license by passing a motorcycle course.
4) Almost every mechanic in 30 miles of my home are exclusively Harley mechanics. The two that arent will only work on metric bikes that are 15 or newer. None of them work on road bikes with carbs. You can find good deals on bikes, but you cant find mechanics to fix them.
4) the reason you dont meet millenials who can even change their own brakes is because our parents taught us that if you do a repair and something goes wrong, you can be held liable. My family taught me to change a tire. They refused to show me how to do engine/brake repair. Most of us have started picking up a lot of skills out of necessity, but our generation was actively steered away from it... and by this point, so many of our parents are dead or due to age unable to get under a bike/car for hours anymore. We learn, and we ARE learning. But we arent really getting any of this from our parents.
I'm glad I got a bike. It's simple enough to repair, isnt computerized, and saves a ton of gas. With gas over $5 a gallon, I think you're going to be seeing a lot more bikers out there. Hell, when the boomers start kicking it en masse and flood the market with their overpriced status symbol bikes, you'll probably start to see more harley riders again, too!
5 dollars a gallon? That's a steal! Come to the Netherlands! 8 dollars a gallon minimum if you are lucky :)
Great comment, i agree with everything except that we would start buying more Harleys, especially older ones. I think millenials are more into sports ad naked bikes, chopper and cruisers are cool but belong to the boomer generation.
I just wanted to add that stroganoff is amazing. Make sure you ride safe so you can eat mums stroganoff on sunday night in winter.
@@ivanpetakov also Harley’s are literal shit tier bikes that haven’t changed in 100 years 😂 there’s not a single reason to buy a Harley Davidson unless you’re and angry boomer that wants to show everyone you’re an angry boomer on the days off from the dentists office 😂
Whenever I get thinking about motorcycle safety I think of the fact that I have two friends that died in plain old car wrecks, zero on a bike. It's obviously more dangerous, but people have this false sense of security about cars. No one's gonna live forever.
Ive seen a few of your videos but I didnt hit the subscribe button until 10:20 when you said "I cracked dank whoolies on a liter bike in the year of our lord 2018, while lil pumps gucci gang blasted out of the custom modded speaker on my juul"
We just don't have as much money as previous generations. My father earned 3x what I earn today, 30 years ago. He had the 7th grade. I have a masters degree.
What did he do and what is your masters in. If it is in something useless like arts or something like that there is your reasoning. You arent supposed to go to college for some bullshit degree that is oversaturated and easy sit down work. You got to know somebody or be very talented to get far in those fields. I see so many people spend money on college for degrees they wont be able to use. We dont have less money now. Millennials just dont know a useful trade and end up working fast food with a masters degree in their pocket. I'm 20 and I di mechanic work and work at a lube shop. I make plenty of money to survive. I actually just bought a broken down bike and am working on repairing it. Gonna keep it as my first street bike. I have a kx450 and a 4 wheeler too. It isnt hard to learn a trade. You just have to be prepared to do manual labor.
@@Jabooty_Williams this is such a baby boomer thinking... I am doing a master's degree engineering, doing an internship at Mercedes-Benz and do a part-time software development job. Far as I remember, all these are needed on the market nowadays. I am 24, what should I do? Ask mom for money? I know baby boomers who inherited their fortune, didn't have to work a day. Fuck that, not gonna beg for money. It's very hard to get to have possessions these days. Period. Maybe after I finish my studies and work for a couple of years... Maybe I'll afford a bike. It is a more service oriented world and just like in arts, in software development also one needs a brilliant idea to make a fortune. I am not complaining, but get your facts straight. It is much harder today to earn the same value with the same effort compared to 30 years ago.
And yeah, I am very much butthurt because even though I am very responsible with my spending and I earn more than average, butrning10k on a bike seems way too much.
KLT47B Cool story bro.
@@KLT47B I'm 20 years old and pay for my truck. I pay 550 a month 240 insurance 500 rent 200 a month for my credit cards 150 for my dirtbike 60 for my phone and I still have plenty of money left over for fun. Infact just dropped 800 on a bike that I'm fixing right now. Know how i afford it without my parents helping me? WORK! Budget budget budget. With that extra money I set aside each month I dint spend it on stupid shit. I save it, invest it, do whatever i can to make my money work for me. It isnt that hard. I live off of 2200 a month. Pretty sure that's below the poverty line in my area but i manage. Rent too high? Get room mates like i did. Car payment too high? Why didnt you go for a cheaper car? Shoot I could trade my truck for a cheaper car but I dont have to right now. I actually traded up from my old car that i paid 140 a month for There is no excuse in this day and age to not be able to live withing your means. I work full time and i used to have a second job. I quit that and still have money to spare.
I’m 17, and bought a Kawasaki Ninja 650R last month. Can’t even describe how much fun I have on that beast!
I'm 17, I have a crappy cheapo 125cc 4s bike because until 18yo nothing more powerful for me, envy on you!
Im 17 and have a crappy 50cc Moped because im poor, lucky you two
Oliver Pocock Get a job, and make money bro! That’s how I could afford my 650R.
I'm 15 and have a r6 and a f4i
austin finch Im 10 and i have two Panigales and one V4 speciale and im right now at the dealership buying 3 toyota supras and one BMW S1000RR and an H2R
Millennial here ✋🏻 just bought a 2018 fat bob last week and LOVING IT! Saved up and paid cash.
"Gender fluid, nano dolphin partner" lmfao! d3d
Kind of how I view my bike. She's dolphin blue. Shes got some curves. She's got some balls and hauls ass.
🤣
Funny because its true
I love riding my motorcycle, I'm 17 and ride a YZF-R125. I've been watching motovloggers for ages, matter of fact they're what got me in to riding. I don't see too many bikes on the road here in the UK unless there's a bike night going on. I'm not rich but I saved my arse off last year to be able to afford my bike, I work a part time job which pays around £150 a week (decent money for part time employment I know), most of that money goes towards insurance and petrol. I had my dad help me get half the insurance payed off for this year but I've began saving to be able to pay him back and pay the insurance come next year. I don't think a lot of people my age manage their money too well and are more concerned on looking good and having flashy electronics, but hey-ho I'm the one over here with a bike laughing at them being picked up by their parents.
(I understand everyone's situation is different and they might not be able to afford a bike or some sort of transportation)
U damn right about them not knowing how to manage money, meanwhile we spend money on unnecessary mods that add no real value to the bike... But boi do we have fun :)
I was exactly the same when I was your age dude. Worked my ass off when I left secondary school and bought myself a motorbike. There hasn't been a year since I left school (2006) that I haven't worked or owned a motorbike... Wont be too long until you can take your A2 license. I suggest doing it at 18, by the time you are 21 you can then legally take the full test and own any bike you want. If you leave it too late you'll have to wait until your'e 24 to take your full test.
@@perrannormanshire8783 you have to be 19 BTW to take A2. You can do A1 at 17
@@bishoymikheal exactly 😂👉
Did the same to get my cbr125 but do spend to much on mods not sure if I can now afford insurance next yeah might pick up a couple more shifts 😂😂
A bit older than millinials here...I love when people make the assumption that a bearded, tattooed guy me age MUST be riding a raked out Harley. Then they see my nc700x, and assume it's fast because of its looks. The conversation always ends in anticlimactic disappointment for them and I'm still happy with my ride. 👍
I just got a job working at a major construction company, hopefully joining the union soon. I’m 19, very smart and hardworking, and ready to make bank. The first major purchase I make will be a bike! I’ve waited so long.
Solidarity forever off and on the road!
paints still dry on this one. Glhf, but life gets real real quick. Keep the overhead low, buy used to start, avoid living beyond your means, start saving money when you're young so if anything comes up you can pivot, don't compare yourself to the other guys who secretly owe money to everyone
@@charlesissleepyyou've just described my entire strategy lmao.
Save everything, spend nothing and do not compare my success to anyone else's,only myself.
Here's me. Born in 1985. Never had a dirt bike although Ialways wanted one but lived in the suburbs. My mother was/is still a nurse and I was never allowed to suggest the idea of having a motorcycle in my 20's despite not living at home. Did a bunch of research on Motorcycles and motorcycling about 12 years ago never pulled the trigger. Went and wrote my m1 (learners in Ontario Canada) randomly one day in mid July 2018 and then signed up for the safety school. Bought a brand new SV650A (black with red frame) and have put 2500km (1550 miles) on it since August 15th. Just put it away for winter last week.
Bought my first bike when I was 20, my parents actually borrowed me the money to buy it. I was living at home at that time, Recently I bought the bike I have always dreamed of
ZZR 1100 Been driving App. 6000 km since 27 june. Even though I have a car, I drive whenever the roads are dry
I rode from 1960 to 1990. I had some ability, good luck and apparently God loves me but even with all of that as an edge I eventually got hit from behind by a driver that panicked and stepped on the gas. I still have all of my body parts but can tell you that anyone who racks up hundreds of thousands of miles is going to get hurt or killed. it is not a problem to be ignored. By the way I live in a climate where riding can be 365 days a year and that is exactly what I did.
Nicely done! I'm Born 87 man. Parents did everything to stop me getting one. But screw it, I'm getting a vulcan s for my leaner bike. Just got to promise them and promise myself behave a bit.
Congrats, I bought my first scoot at age 24 and haven't looked back since. Remember, just ride like you are invisible and don't text and ride like a buddy of mine.
In 4 months you only put 1550 miles on your brand new bike? I know it's a 650 and can be a bit boring, but shit man. You need to get back in the saddle and put some more miles on that girl.
I do not ride to add days to my life, I ride to add life to my days.
Too right.
Amen
I'm a millennial 😂 and I ride a bike don't worry :)
I'm a millennial, I own a car and 2 motorcycles, and planning to get a third one.
@@rmtheg234 flex much😉
@@christiandyrvig5789 Hell yeah I do! :)
third what
wheel?
Thats basically everyone here because most of us are millenials and the vast majority of us ride/want to ride
I'm generation z and my first motorcycle is a 1985 vmax 1200 with vboost on from idle. Front end comes up through second gear easy! I love it.🥰🥰🥰
Same as a genZ my first bike is R15 but after 2 year I am about to change to R6 or zx6r soon riding motorcycle is life for me.
This is mostly relevant in the U.S.A. and largely in the west, but most developing countries, use mopeds, scooters and economy bikes selling in largest numbers, way more than cars or performance bikes.
And they're at least 30 years old because, since they idea is to be economical, they fix their bike again and again until it rusts to death.
Kaushik Bekal....Yup, take India. They have a motorcycle culture us riders here in the United States only dream about.
@@jamesmcgrath1952 I'm from india and i can only tell you two things. Most Bikes here are 125 to 250 cc. 300 cc is common but not for most. 500+ rare breed. I myself have seen only 50-60 performance bike. Second here riding on bike is RISSKY. Because most bikers are squid and ride very dangerously and roads hahaha. Its not there are potholes in road but like road is built on potholes.
So i would say bike culture in usa and europe is best. Can say this because I've been to both places.
Anju Singh....True, but the culture is there. I've seen some amazing things done with those small bikes in small backstreet shops. Yeah, the roads are sketchy and the gravel on some of those corners can make you cringe but again, the cultures there. I'm an old guy, I remember when we'd all work on our bikes at some broken down garage. OH, I have a couple of big V-Twins and a Yamaha R3 but my favorite bike to ride is my Yamaha SR400....Fun Bike.
Of course millenials aren't buying harleys lmao, old dudes buy harleys not millenials
Not just harleys, literally all motorcycles are selling poorly.
If I'd be rich, I'd buy a harley. Since I'm not, yz250 or r6 it is.
MrF33 harleys aren’t selling because there are much cheaper and better alternatives
Harley's are ridiculously expensive. A harley is essentially the 2 wheel version of a corvette in the sense that most people who buy them are going through a midlife crisis or retiring.
@Rata 4U not exactly premier in terms of reliability, power, features or manufacturing. But they have a premier nature in price.
The coffee point feels like an attack on me and your right.
Before I got my first car, I got a motorcycle and its funny seeing everyone else my age (18/19) just being terrified of it. When I drive my car I can tell you a fact its not nearly as fun as my bike was even if it was only a ybr 125. You feel so much more in nature on a bike, the breeze never gets old
Motorcycles don't care about your feelings.
And overestimating your skill will kill you.
Almost every millennial should be dead if they ride then
I low sided at 70 and I’m not dead I’m invincible like our sweet papa yam
Papa yam yam is literaly like a shield
@@noahmcdonald4809 More like a hood ornament than a shield, I think.
I dont see the point in riding if you dont ride like you have a death wish
Harleys were never a great motorcycles to start with. They are highly overpriced for what you get.
They needed to stick with one model.
Breakdown to much
@@deadfingergarage And they always leak oil. Never had that problem with a Honda or Kawasaki even after buying one used that has had multiple owners.
@@michaelscott2697 had a Suzuki m 50...40k miles 2 sets of tire ..zero problems
Whole World...
I love motorcycles as a 15 y/o but what scares me is the road and the “millennials” driving their cars with their snapchats not paying attention to the road
Hope you're just as scared of Boomers and X-ers who text and drive because they believe they're "experienced" and can "handle" multitasking despite all the evidence that shows multitasking just means being worse at a bunch of things all at the same time. Otherwise, you're going to be very surprised when you're out on the road yourself.
I'm a millennial rider and I can tell you that the people that will be the most dangerous are older. And smartphone use isn't limited to millennials, either. It's literally a crutch of society now.
Same
Bought my first bike at 16 if I where you I would put the danger aside and follow the passion its amazing.
chase memes yeah for sure just be extra cautious out there
31 year old, just got a cruiser, BEST FEELING EVER
I think of a Harley as an old mans bike. I'm still in my 40's. I'm not old enough to own one yet.
Maybe your preconceived notions are causing you to possibly miss out on something you might love? Maybe at your age you should be smart enough to know better? But if it just ain't your thing anyway, I respect that.
I can't wait to ride off the lot on a brand new Heritage. I'm 23. I don't think it has much to do with age.
WETFIT Ent
It has nothing to do with age. Due to my back injury all I can ride is cruisers. I’m 23 and bought my 2016 Iron 883 last month as my first bike. I’m happy with it, and I love the ride, that’s what matters.
Harley doesn't make bikes for cucks. You need a Vespa.
I'm 26 and have a Harley. I just can't do sport bikes. Rode a couple and it was too hard on my already screwed shoulders. And with the way a lot of sport bike riders act, I don't feel like getting stopped all the time. We have a state trooper where I live that has an absolute power trip as it is.
I'm a millennial and I love my 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 😁
Same here
Is it possible to daily it?
DR-Z400 here
because you are awesome
Saying your bike did not make that better 💀🕺🏽
I genuinely hope motorcycles never die
There will always be motorcycles and those that have a need in their soul to ride them.
Electric bikes are probably the future
They won't
When we all go broke, we'll all become more like Vietnam. A million 125cc bikes running around because that's the only way we can afford gas.
ua-cam.com/video/LT7eYRmSKoY/v-deo.html. theyll live on in this form at least.
I'm a millennial. About a month ago one day I woke up and said I wanna ride a motorcycle.... why the hell not. Bought myself a nice used 2018 mt-07 and it's the best feeling in the world. When I'm riding, I'm free. Not thinking about my wife, 2 kids or work... just ride. I wish I started this hobby along time ago.
Grandson - What's your favorite memory?
Me - " I cranked Dank Whoolies on a litre bike in the year of our lord 2018 while our Low Pump's Gucci Gang blasted out of the custom modded speaker on my jewel. "
That's life kiddo.
*Smokes a Cuban*
Leader bike*
@@rusticspoon6103 its litre bike* , cause its 1000cc , get it?
Think new litre bikes have always been out of reach but been riding on road since 1987 never had a new bike but it doesn't matter you don't need a new biking it's as cheap or expensive as you want it to be lots of things in Europe have made it less attractive like new licence laws and power restrictions I gotta say if I was a teen I wouldn't want a crappy 400 twin after passing my test either . The other thing is 80/90s if you rode a litre class bike you were the man but now with all the power modes, rider aids and tiny bikes anyone can ride a litre bike no sweat so it's lost it's badass image. I ride a 07 FZ1N and really can't think of a new bike I'd want to swap it for which is another point the new bikes are dull and too track focussed that doesn't help either
@@vigneshs3307 it's leader bike, because dank woolies.
(It's wrong on purpose)
I just ordered a Wismec Active so this offends me!
I am 17 years old, just finished building my 1983 Honda Shadow and I love riding it! I wanna have it until I die on it, or let my grandkids and kids have it. Your channel, and Do it With Dan got me wanting to ride bikes, the whole motovlogging scene movement I believe pushed many people to ride bikes, and hopefully, they will never go away. If you and a couple other big motovlog names keep on going, I think we'll build a pretty good empire. As a millennial myself, I hate the stereotype and but at the same time I can't change it, so fuck it...I'll just be over here ripping the living shit out of everyones eardrums on my straight piped V-twin with no fucks given. keep on riding my dudes
Make sure you wear earplugs buddy, trust me you don’t want to get hearing damage to early in life!
Gen Xer here, same here. Rode for about 10 years but haven’t ridden in years. Far too many people buried in their cell phones while driving.
Got nailed a year ago by a chick in a Camry, still working on getting my back fixed, we ain’t a danger to ourselves, the drivers out there are!
I got a hit and run and he got caught. Ran me through the ringer for over 3 years only to lose the lawsuit. Lost wages, medical bills and permanent damage.
I live in a rural area and hitting deer on a motorcycle sacres me.
DoubleB I had a deer run out in front of me a few years back and I just missed him by a foot or two. Had I been going faster I would have smacked him for sure. Just don't ride like a loony at night and especially where there's heavy tree cover and you should be just fine👍
My area being low population is what keeps me going. If I was in a big city I probably wouldn't ride
Bought a 1980 CX500, gets me on two wheels goes A-B and has been really reliable.
Haha it's true I am pretty broke atm
The issues are:
Motorcycles are expensive. Speaking as an oldie we bought bikes because they were cheaper than cars. Now you can buy a small new car for the same price as a scooter.
Motorcycles are big. They suffered from inflation in weight and engine size. A 750 used to be a big bike, now it's a middleweight. People used to have fun on a 250 or a 400.
They killed 2-strokes. Strokers were cheap. A Yamaha LC350 could keep up with big bikes and allowed people to ride like a maniac.
Bikes have an image problem. In the 1970s bikes were ridden by fit young dudes. Now when the visor is flipped you'll see a retired person on a bike capable of TT racing.
Bikes used to be bikes. Big, Small. Now they've hybridised into a dozen niches in a bid to a capture a disappearing demographic.
For many, many years I was a 12 month a year biker. Sun, rain, snow it was all the same to me. 38 mile commute plus weekends. Now a motorcycle is a leisure item like a speedboat or a hang glider. Nobody takes their bike out in the rain, they get in the car.
Borderlands it’s that time of year again, where I get the coveralls, thick socks, thick gloves, and winter mask on under my helmet.
Borderlands
Too true, its quite possible to get a serviceable Corolla for half the price of a decent 500cc to 650cc bike. For the cost of a new fat Harley you can get a second hand BMW M3! Also the difference in running costs, cars to bikes, are not so large as 30 years ago. Back in the 1970's i bought a near new Honda 750 K2 for $1,000. For that money back then in Australia cars were clunkers and unreliable. And these days young women are not so keen to jump pillion on a bike. So biking is more individualistic, whereas Millenials are more gregarious, cost/value conscious. My 26yo son thinks bikes are "old manny"...he drives an old Honda Civic and saves his money.
I ride rain sleet or snow all year round.
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Borderlands how tf are motorbikes expensive i can buy a descent bike for less than a shity prius
Im 15 and i worked and saved to buy a 50cc. Gonna try and do the same next year to buy a 125.
save up a little longer and buy a 250 or put on the big boy pants and buy a 450 supermoto or something. Just make sure you wear gear and take a safety course first :)
@@SkullCandy5671 i can only ride a 125 at 16.
Wait until your 18
Ooga Booga right on
Yes if you get the chance just take the biggest single cylinder you can find they all top out almost the same really
I’m a millennial and I’ve wanted a motorcycle ever since I was 6 or 7. My parents always gave me a hard “no” on getting a bike. As soon as I went to college, I save up and got my first bike. But it seems like not many of my millennial friends have much interest in riding even though they seem to be enamored by the fact that I own a motorcycle.
Neighborhood kids growing up w/o dads think I'm really cool cuz motorcycle. I let them sit on it and rev it up (Harley). I'm working on "ruining" the next generation LOL
I'm not afraid of anything except for the
Landlord and LAPD.
My dude, I felt this one. First time I got hit with a criminal speeding I thought I was fckd.... far from it though.😂
Well, keep an eye out for the lil' old blue haired lady that was taught "Count to 3, then go".
hey there I live near LA, we're like neighbors.
I'm a millennial and I love riding my MT-07. And when i'm not riding that, i'm rowing the six manual gears in my Focus ST =D
A millennial that can drive a stick boy you are rare
I love my focus ST. just bought a ninja 300 as well
I was born in 99 so I jus snuck in the millennial generation (damn near a Gen Zer) and I drive a 5 speed car, a 6 speed diesel truck (that was made 6 months before I was born) and am very close to buying a new MT-07. Also my brother is a Gen Z kid, he jus turned 18, and he drives manual so maybe we're jus built different lmao
Ps love the Focus ST. Major respect for anyone who still rows their own gears 🖤 gang gang
well you should thank daddy
Who the hell was 100k saved? I thought you were going to say debt.
That did seem high but. I have it. Plus 401k on top. Maybe it is true?
I thought he was being sardonic......
Honestly if you're really frugal and have an ok paying job it's not unreasonable
same same...i'm like...who the hell has that kind of money...maybe older folks who have paid off their homes.....but not me...I make that much and on a good month my savings has maybe 10% of that ...before the fridge went...and the heater....and now maybe a new bike.....ok 5%
@@shah9394 don't waste your money and you'll have more
This millennial owns 4 bikes ranging from an almost 50 year old xl250 to a 1200cc sport touring bike
20 years old. Bought my first Harley at 18. Very happy I did and changed my life completely, I now work for Harley! If you are thinking about getting a motorcycle no matter the brand. Do it! You only live once, may as well enjoy it. It’s crazy how few younger riders are on the road, I think it’s just not a priority for most youth anymore. Motorcycle culture is a dying breed and a non necessity to most.
Thats why i got a 1971 honda cb175. antique plates = lower registration and insurance, old tech = parts everywhere easy to fix, old bike = cheaper to buy, bonus = vintage is cool now so i don't come off as a crotch rocketier.
cbunk47 antique plates = higher rego and insurance in Australia
As part of the ‘forgotten generation’ (Gen X) I came into bikes in my 30s. I bought one, was hooked and it’s been 8 years of being on two wheels and obsessed with all things motorcycle. The industry has gotten thousands upon thousands of dollars of my income spent on the three bikes I currently own (been through others and will continue to go through new ones) and the gear I keep replacing because constant rain ages things quickly. X-/
Maybe the millennials will follow? A good divorce sucking the joy out of life makes you look for something to spark fear and life back into you and motorcycles are adrenaline on two wheels.
Same boat here man. Divorced few years ago now in my later 30's and ride.
Driving license, insurance, parking spot, actual cost of the bike. That’s why is a bit complicated to get on a bike from zero
My only transport is a motorcycle
Word up soldier
Me too, last year i rode to school when it was -11°C
same man
Cars are dumb.
come to canada some of us ride in -35 c and thats in the southern parts
Pappa Yam, my man. I myself am an elder millennial at the age 31 and just bought myself a brand new 2017 CBR300r. Better late than never (or so I've heard). over the the few weeks I have spent more hours than I care to admit watching your channel. I understand you have quite the following, both positive and negative. Never you mind the haters. I love what you're doing here. Keep it up!
Is buying a motorcycle really a bad financial decision? Going around town on my motorbike is quicker and cheaper than buying a public transport ticket, it is probably more than 10x cheaper than taking an uber. A bike (2012 Kawasaki er6n) I bought and then sold after 2 years costed me in depreciation exactly 50 dollars to own for two years (and I got to keep a carbon fiber helmet, a jacket and gloves I got free of charge with it) The maintenance included one set of tires and oild changes, insurance was 100dollars per year. If I was taking public transport it would have costed me more. Not even considering the other benefits, like no speeding tickets, parking wherever for free and lane splitting through traffic jams therefore always knowing when I am going to arrive and so on... Bikes make more sense than ever, I would say the real reason why there could be a decline in bike ownership is that bikes do not attract girls anymore and they are not as status elevating as they used to be.
Otakar Libal if all you did was oil changes and tires in 2 years of riding either
A.) you didn’t ride much
B.) you had your bike in piss poor shape and had you kept going would have been a nightmare for future owners
tyres are more expensive and dont last as long. shorter maintenance intervals.
good gear is expensive.
getting a small car is way, way cheaper.
$100 / year????
"Bikes do not attract girls" what are you waiting for the bike too talk?
I bought a 93 Ninja for $450 when I was 23yo. The bike didn't give me any issues during during the 4 years I had it. I put 13,000 miles miles on her before selling her for $900. That bike didn't owe me a damn thing.
People are talking about motorcycles being so expensive, the main reason I'm getting one is because they are by far the cheapest new vehicles on the market. 🙄 Sheesh
Yammie: "The bikeu"
Boomers: "Oh god please don't"
Yammie: "Is my waifu"
Boomers: *have heart attacks and die everywhere*
As a millennial im extremely sad that I haven't experienced that feeling of an engine between my legs. :(
Lmao you're missing out go get a bike dont say I will I will tell yourself I am...I am getting a bike then go get it
@@jawrazorback he's just here to complain. Typical millennial
Go rent one then
@@Tailionis yea well I finally did it and bought my first bike last weekend a 1998 Suzuki gsxr 750. I love that thing and regret waiting so long to ever get one. 👍🏽
@@matt309 don't need to anymore bought my first bike last week. 😊
That 1/6, $100k makes sense
..once you convert to Zimbabwe dollars
Ya, maybe 1/6 with 20k. On the happy end.
Cyphlix Yea, I don’t see how the hell 1 in 6 makes any sense. I don’t know a single person with that much saved. Maybe a few if you count all their belongings it might add up to that but even then it seems like a stretch. Only thing I can think of is maybe this survey took place in an area with a lot more old money or somewhere like Silicon Valley where a bunch of millennials got pretty rich which is skewing the numbers. Like if you took 100 millennials, one of them being Mark Zuckerberg, and 99 broke MFers and added up all their gross wealth and divided it by 100 it would look like all millennials are wealthy as fuck.
Ha! A friend thinks he's going to get rich on those Bill's he bought from there.
I even bought one of the $1000000000000 not on a lark.
@@chincemagnet Ha! I bought one too. I have a friend that thinks he's gonna be an instant millionaire (maybe even billionaire) and it's kinda funny. That someone would have the balls to print a 100 Trillion dollar note.
😂😂 Zimbabwe dollars
Im a mellenial, 26, and just got my first bike a few weeks ago. '21 KTM 390 duke. It's beautiful and perfect in every way, and it has started a hopefully long lifetime of appreciating these fine and fun motor horses!
I’m not afraid of riding motorcycles, but the price of bikes are crazy now. 10k for a dirtbike and 15-20k for a Harley... god damn.
Just get a used one for under 2k. Done
BerlinUKn0w Have you seen a bike that goes for 2k? You can barely get a running dirt bike for that much. For a street bike that could probably get you a nice scratched up engine blown rice rocket. I’ll pass 👎🏻. I love motorcycles but not the price, would love to see a change in that department for sure.
@@RandomThinker10 haha okay, I'll keep riding my "blown up" bandit 1200 then having loads of fun while you keep complaining.
Paid 2k for it and it runs awesome.
Never mind
BerlinUKn0w I’m still riding friend, still ride the tracks every weekend I can, no complaints there. I have eyes, I see what’s out there for sale and it’s just not worth the money for what you get
my new harley in 1988 was $12k and it wasn't even a touring model. Prices have barley risen in the last 30 years.
Millennials make 20% less than the generation before across the board. Only owning a motorcycle as a mode of transportation is niche to put it lightly as are the skills and time to maintain one. So people that want a bike as a weekend or real nice day ride don't feel like they can afford it. Sports cars are also hit hard by this problem (probably more because they are super expensive)
@wu ming Case in point, see India and 2nd world countries. Where there is a prevalence of motorcycles and scooters due to cost efficiency over cars. Maintenance is expensive for a bike however so, partial merit given.
Sell your car, buy a motorcycle, get around via RideShare on the few days that aren't best for biking (and for groceries).
Much of the rest of the world actually owns a motorcycle as a primary mode of transportation. You can afford a motorcycle if you reevaluate your spending habits as a whole.
I may get a motorcycle license, because bikes are way more economical than equally fast cars. The Hayabusa is, performance-wise, comparable to a... Mercedes Benz AMG GTR. If you floor it, the Hayabusa gets 12l/100km(21mpg) while the GTR uses 33l/100km(7 mpg). A 125ccm Honda Dirtbike gets 1,5l/100km. That's 156.89 MPG! Top speed is like, 100-110km/h maybe(60-65mph), so... you really can't complain. On the other hand, I'm a car enthusiast through and through.
Harley's problem is simple. It's their cult following. Those in this "cult" from Harley, more than often times will scoff and degrade anyone on a bike that isn't a Harley.Plus the older generation does this as well when you are riding small and less expensive Harley. Anyone on a Yamaha is below them. Anyone on a Honda is below them, any one on a Kawasaki... you get the point. It's a combination of the cult following and the asking price of the bike itself. They are for the most part, the American face of motorcycles. And the American face of a motorcycle rider, is a big burly bearded man in his 40-50's with a leather vest, and half helmet. Millennials, for the most part, are none of those things.
I myself am a millennial, living in Urban Idaho, and the motorcycle fever has most definitely hit me. I own three. Two of which are project bikes I picked up for under $500, but hey! I'm still out there riding!
HD should have went bankrupt in the 80's like they were supposed to. Then all would be right in the world.
I own a garage full of bikes one of which is a Harley (Ultra Classic) and I don't get the obsession with Harleys. I got mine for a very specific reason, it offers the most comfortable passenger ride you can get. Ultimately, the Harley is a loud, vibrating piece of crap. It's like riding a chromed-up elephant. I know I'm not like other Harley owners though as every item in my house from my socks to my coffee mug to my F150 isn't sporting the Harley logo. I think I'll be ok.
@@BlackLung87 Freedom of bike-ligion works both ways, you know...
I've heard what you're saying a few years ago, and for some reason, I'm hearing it again. Why do you think that the "cult" from Harley scoffs and degrades anyone on a bike that isn't a Harley? I don't think you met many riders, at least in America all motorcyclist are friendly with one another, I haven't ever seen, or personally experienced any bullshit from anyone that rides. We are all on 2 wheels and that's what matters. Remember that!
Victor Kelley I completely understand. Out here in Idaho we have quite a few older people who are set in their older ways. I ride a Yamaha R6 and I’ve been given plenty of shit in the single year I’ve been riding by Harley owners. One of our great family friends is a die har Harley fan, and he does it too. He’s happy to see me on Two Wheels, but still gives me shit that it’s not a “real bike” and my ex coworker does the same thing. He’s only 3 years older than me, but my R6 isn’t a “man’s bike”. I don’t get it. The only thing a Harley has on my R6 is comfort. Oh and bigger displacement... but less speed. I do want a Harley. But just because I want to have one of all the major brands. I don’t know why they have an issue with non Harley’s but some of them do.
Nice video,
Normaly I dont like your content but this video is enjoyable.
I'm an American that's wanted a motorcycle since I was 4 y.o. At 50 I started riding here (almost 4 years now) in the suburbs of Bangkok and commute 60k 5 days a week, where it's no rules and just right. I ride the most dangerous roads in the world on my MT03 but had to make peace with the fact that one perfect storm and I'm a grease spot. Riding in Thailand is like a life or death video game. Hopefully, I'll be moving to the mountains soon where I'll switch to the MT07. I love riding the iron horse; it's better than a rollercoaster!
60,000? Lmao
@@truthisrelative4815 think he meant 60km
Thailand is so safe compared to Vietnam it feels like Europe man :)
Buy used! 8000 for a new bike. Get a 2k beater. Lol.
Exactly
James Excell Is have to imagine that half the people, maybe more than half, buying new bikes don’t have 2k for a beater but they have the ability to get a loan for 8k. I used to sell cars and that kind of thing was literally a daily occurrence. A lot had a car but it might have needed 1000 dollar repair and they couldn’t afford it so they bought a new or close to new car too. What’s really fucked is if you get someone come in and maybe they don’t have the greatest credit and they just wanted a small loan for an older car the banks would never approve that, they’d require it to be a newer car.
For 2-3k it doesn't even have to be a beater. You can find some really nice bikes if you shop around.
I wish I was in the late eighties and early nineties forever.
Groundhog Day?
but the tech just gets better
Yep what a riot that was
I owned about a dozen 80's motorcycles, bought them all new. That was my addiction phase. Down to just one bike now a days.
When people were not overly sensitive. Ahh good times.
I’m afraid to ride not because a bike is dangerous, but because the driving habits of people have gotten SO much worse. People don’t pay attention at all to their driving any more since they’re sucked into their phones while they drive. If they made it a felony to text and drive, or immediately suspended your license if you are caught doing it I’d happily ride a bike.
Janitors from the 70s are laughing at millennials right now.
Lmao, I'm a millennial but idc this is still funny.
Janitors from the 70s who could afford a life are part if the reason millenials can't.
You must be a millennial, blaming someone with an entry-level position 40 years ago. Blame the banks that gave out $400,000 mortgages to a person making $25,000 a year.
@@kmpaton Who do you think runs those banks? Who do you think works on Wall Street? Who do you think works in government making laws?
Baby boomers. Gen X'ers. People 40-70's.
The parents complaining about how kids get participation trophies are the same generation as the ones demanding their kids get participation trophies. It's not the 8 year old kids having sideline tantrums. It's not teenagers who are voting against financing infrastructure maintenance and then wondering why bridges are collapsing and roads are terrible. It's not 20 year olds making laws to protect the neighborhoods they've lived in for 30 years from new people moving in. It's the olds. They always fuck things up and then blame it on lazy kids, who then have to fight the wars and suffer the economic consequences of their parents' selfishness.
And just to clarify, I'm 42, not exactly a millenial.
Actually the banks were forced to extend the loans to people who couldn't afford them by the federal government of the United States. The banks themselves were way too smart to do that willingly.
I'm a millennial. For me it was the money. At the age I bought my first big bike, my parents were already married, had a house, a kid, a car, a motorcyle, pension etc.
don't compare yourself, the reason why they could was because everything was dirt cheap back then.
Me 1 hour ago: 1 motorbike video and I'm going to sleep.
Me now: Maybe after this one...
Wait... me too. Oh shoot, it's late!
I’m a millennial and I just bought a 100th anniversary Harley Davidson Heritage Softail.
Oddly enough, hearing that motorcyclist are becoming more rare only makes me more pumped that I'm about ten days away from buying my first bike.
I don't care if thirty years from now I'm the last remaining rider on the continent. My resolve to remain firmly planted on my steed will persist 'til I draw my final breath.
Because you're a special ❄️?
@@TaxingIsThieving What? Lol
@@TaxingIsThieving ya fr dude really wants to be unique
One of your best videos yet. I am an old dude at 52. The peak of motorcycle sales and riding has passed us by and it will continue to decline for a long time. I went through my big displacement BMW phase ten years ago and am very happy with my 700 cc adventure style bike because i don’t feel the need to ride fast anymore. If you look at the history of motorcycle riding in general, it didn’t really take off until the small engine affordable Honda’s started selling in the late 60’s. Harley’s success is mostly attributable to the Baby Boomers and we know most of their lives are on the downhill now. I am OK with all of that. It will allow the mystique of riding to continue.
too bad Harley Davidson got rid of Buell motorcycles they would probably have better sales if they made more than just cruiser bikes. Millennial's generally want smaller sport bikes built for speed that aren't too expensive which is why the suzuki gsxr and kawasaki ninja are so popular. With all the idiot drivers on the road not paying attention though it is pretty dangerous to be on a motorcycle and being a young kid on a loud fast sport bike attracts attention from the police you just have to accept that your gonna get pulled over and hassled all the time.
Lol Donut Media made a similar video to this one but on cars yesterday.
Don't worry, as soon as my insurance prices go down and my maturity level goes very slightly up, you'll be sure to see me on a motorcycle soon
just get a fucking bike already you're missing out
@@patw9175 what? get a bike and go broke for a few years? I want one but still cant afford one. tried bank financing but got rejected, lol. I do have a scooter though, still cant afford the bike i want yet.
@@Zyscheriah bruh my FZR bike was $800.
I'm 17 and broke, I also don't trust myself with a bike yet
@@patw9175 I live in a 3rd world country friend, and that is like my 10 months of salary. 😭😭😭
edit: if the 2nd hand market was any good here for bikes i would have got something good for cheap.
As a millennial living in the southeast when I was growing up almost everyone’s dad had a Harley in the garage and I myself hated them as they seemed like a loud obnoxious attention getter. My interest and much like a lot of other younger riders in this area mostly ride sport, naked, or midsized Adv or sport touring bikes. They are all over the place in Raleigh. Keep slowing us there is more than Harley’s yammie you are doing the Lords work! Sorry Spite 😂
NC represent! Yamaha rider in Charlotte here, but originally from Raleigh.
@@NicholasNormile if you know anyone in the area who likes going on rides hit me up! I gotta make some friends on two wheels!
LOVE THE FACT THAT YAMS KEEPS UPLOADING CONSISTENTLY!!
I've always had a fascination with bikes but I never bothered learning because, as is too often the case, my parents demonized them until I lost interest and moved on from that dream for years. Now having learned to ride at age 30, I regret not learning earlier in life. Not putting blame on my parents but if someone doesn't have any practical experience riding, you ultimately shouldn't let them influence your decision to ride a motorcycle.
It doesn't have to be expensive. $1000 used bike, maintain it yourself and get liability insurance for under $100 a year.
sounds very country specific.
@@Juuzo That's basically what I did but my bike was $2200. In PNW US.
>maintain it yourself
AND GET GREASE ON THEIR HANDS? CHECK YOUR PRIVILEGE!
Buy a $50 aftermarket pillion rack and some $20 rokstraps and you can carry anything the size of a large suitcase or smaller securely, as well.
I haven't owned a car in 6 years and I'm not hindered at all. My time on the road is more enjoyable, I can filter, I get easy free parking, if I need to move anything big I just borrow a ute.
Yeah i really dont get all this get new everything mentality. I just bought bike, even though its just 50cc it sure rides nicely. Engine was blown and i didnt know how to fix it, so i asked around and my neighbor had experience on fixing them. Now i have spent 320€ total to that bike and its ready for road. I'm probably going to swap it to something bigger eventually. Only truly limiting factor is that motorcycle license around here is 700€, witch sure i can manage over time and allows me to drive anything with two wheels regardless of displacement, but its bit big sum for now.
Even if i had money i would never go get new fancy bike. Everything that is already used just shows what are the weak points of that thing. Its something that owners before have tested and paid. When i get my hands on it, i just make reinforced part my self and keep on using it, with fraction of the cost and price being low, i can just modify and customize it with out huge monetary loss if i end up selling it later.
For style of bike, dirt bike is probably most usable for me as living in countryside. After that half sit street bike would be next option, followed by cruiser for medium driving distances. Long distance bikes like harleys really do not suit at me. Any longer distance i much rather take car, as even if there comes a problem with it, its still some what safe place to sleep and protects from elements.