This is unrelated to the video but I have been riding dirtbikes for 4 years now and riding my yamaha r3 for 1 year and I'm looking into getting a upgrade. I wanna do track days but also it will be my commuter. I live in a rural area so most my riding is in the twisties aswell. I'm looking at the rs660 and the zx6r. What do you think would be best for me? And what would you pick if it was your only bike?
Things that will survive a Nuclear Holocaust: 1. Kawasaki KLR's 2. 1st and 2nd gen Toyota pickups (lit...2400 lb pickups with 16,000 lb suspensions from the factory) 3. Cockroaches The the roaches will mutate and start Riding the KLR's and driving the vintage Taco's (it paints a mental image; doesn't it)
Gotta be a used bike for a first bike. My advice is almost always “buy a Ninja 250 for $1500. Ride it for six months, drop it a dozen times, sell it for $1500.”
I bought one Duke 690 of the last series, the more reliable one, with 7.000 kilometres for a bit more than 4.000 euros and I just used it in a 4.200 kilometres round trip to a heavy metal festival in Belgium and it was perfect, fast, very fast in twisties, and very frugal, 4 litres for 100 kilometres average at a 100 km/h average speed on all kinds of roads. And loaded with more luggage than I carry on my humongous Victory Vision. It's really a blast and it brings me half a century back... :-)
I learned on and still own an FZ6, so I'm gonna do what I have to by law: It's an absolutely awesome bike, revs like a dream, has 0 torque down low, i.e. great for beginners :D and I got it dirt cheap. If you want to pick up motorcycling, do it on an FZ6! Now you can continue scrolling, thx for stopping by.
A great substitute would be the the FZ6R. Yamaha made them after the fz6 and they ran from 2009 to 2016. Has a tuned for the streets, 2006 R6 engine, with great mid range power and solid top end. It was my 1st bike and I rode it for 10 years over 58,300 miles with ZERO issues. Super fun reliable bike
I agree that people should start on a good used bike. Most are going to screw up at least a few times and there's nothing worse than scratching up something shiny and new.
I think your first bike needs to be slow and light. Reason being, when you start riding, LITERALLY ANY bike will be a ball riding. When i started riding i couldn't wait to go riding again and i rode a 50cc scrambler when i was 12. I loved that bike and i would go everywhere on it.
@@Jamie-cz2xu My first bike was an ‘06 Ninja 650. Had 20k miles and I only paid $2000 for it. Was in pretty good shape and it was plenty useful for about a year and some change, turned around and sold it for $1800, so didn’t really lose much on it either.
i live i sedona arizona, if you don’t what arizona is like, it’s hell for buying things, unless you like driving for 3 hours of your day, but most bikes i look at that are actually in good condition, end up being 3 times more expensive than a brand new one, or they’re cheap cause they look like they’ve been brought back from the dead, so thanks but i’ll take my chances
@@donovingoniwiecha7464 far different than here in Canada then since the biggest majority of used bikes are still excellent and are far cheaper than new.
Thanks guys! I couldn't be happier with her. Oh I looked for so long for the S1000R... I thought maybe later, the CB is more than enough coming from a 125
701 is just the name, the husqvarna actually has the same 692cc engine as the ktm 690 supermoto or the duke 690 since the two manufacturers are basically the same. Great choice tho! The husky is one of if not the best supermoto on the market rn
I had a I Ninja 250 as my re-entry bike after not having a bike for about 10 years. It was perfect for because I used to ride 2-strokes and that little Ninja winds out like a 2-stroke. It was fun. I am 6 bikes past it now. 2022 Indian FTR. It is a blast!
50-year-old UK viewer here. Recently passed my Direct Access course and upgraded from a 2006 Yamaha YBR 125 to a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 naked S2. God's holy trousers! I've found she's really well behaved under 4000 RPM, but over that, she starts to get a bit frisky. I've yet to acquire the testicular fortitude required to take her over 8500 LOL! Think she's gonna keep me busy for quite a while =)
'07 FZ6 owner here. If you think 8500 rpm is fun, just wait till you hit 10,000 under full throttle! Let me just say, you better hold on tight, because she is gonna take off like a rocket! Also, if you are interested in an exhaust upgrade, I can't sing enough praise for the Scorpion stainless round exhaust kit from Scorpion (located in the UK) Fits like a glove and sounds so sweet! I bought mine from Sportsbikeshop in Kirton.
Not my first bike, but my first bike after taking 20 years off from riding was a BMW F650GS. Loved it! Commute to work, check. Need a case of beer…it fits in the saddle bag. Your son and nephew have dirt bikes and you want to tag along on single track, yes but tread lightly. The front suspension is soft. But it will tear up fire roads and dirt drag races like a beast!
Everyone always talks about the FZ6 but NOBODY ever mentions the FZ6R!! Super under rated 600cc sport bike motorcycle that is dead reliable and great for all kinds of different riding styles and riders. Also, a fantastic beginner bike that many riders can keep and enjoy many miles of smiles 😃 for years to come.
Picked up a 2010 BMW F650GS with 21,000 for $4000. It's a more off roady BMW twin cylinder 800cc fuel injected ABS equipped version of the G650. The seller threw in a Klim jacket, a comm system, soft bags and 2 helmets. I sold the jacket and comm system for $600 bringing the price down to $3400. It's light, nimble and smooth with more than enough power. Even the electronics still work.
I bought a 2011 KLR 650 after being away from riding for almost 30 years. I quickly learned that the brakes and suspension on the thing were utter garbage and I lost no time replacing all at my own expense.Also had the Eagle Mike balance chain adjuster - aka "Doohickey" installed which I understand is a pretty common service. Have taken it on several long trips since and the big dog just eats it up without complaint. A great, indestructable machine
Started on a gen 1 vstrom 650. Now I’m moving on to a kawi z900. Hard to say goodbye to the practicality and reliability of the vstrom but other than that I’m really happy how my journey has been so far. (I started riding in april)
I grabbed a 1988 Suzuki Intruder VS750GL recently... This bike is awesome! Looks great too! Would definitely recommend it for a first bike... Shaft drive... Almost no maintenance. Just change the oil and cleaning carbs pretty much! Very cool! You guys should do a video on it if you come across one... 😎🤘
One bike that never gets talked about but is fantastic is a Ninja 500, there cheap, fuel efficient for a carbed bike and are a fairly upright sport bike. If your looking for a bike to grow into dont get a 600 right away hop on a 500 and feel that out.
Hey Yammie, I took your advice last time you did a video like this and started on a Moto Guzzi V7! I love it, picked up a 2021 Centenario, I just turned over 500 miles in about a week.
Great video with one exception. I cannot believe you included the Buell Blast. I have know quite a few people that had them and said they were the worst piece of manure on 2 wheels. It was a sporty engine cut in half and vibrated twice as bad. Pieces would vibrate loose and fall off while riding. Also, I would suggest the DR 650 over the KLR. But they are both good. Keep the vids coming! 👍
I grew up riding my family and friends motorcycles and three wheeler Hondas. Started out blasting through fields and down dirt roads. When I was stable enough later in life, the first bike I bought and could call mine was an 1986 FJ1200. Loved the hell out of that tank of a motorcycle. Next was (still own) a fresh off the dealer floor 2007 ZX10R. And when things could be more confusing I purchased a 2014 EX300 for my ex when the salesman thought I was buying a downgrade out of fear.... lmmfao. I rode the 300 all the time. That little bike had such an inspiring attitude and helped me build my experience and confidence in wet weather. Was also a blast getting that to the moon and back mileage. Nowadays it's just the ZX10R in the stable. I'm 41yo and still enjoying thrashing it every now and then. Lately the way my body feels, been shopping around for a nice used URAL. Be safe out there ladies and gents.
Finally! Yammie acknowledges my beloved FZ6! My life's meaning has been fulfilled!!! 😋 Seriously guys, it's a great motorcycle - and just like he said, I paid exactly $3,000 for mine last year with 9,000 miles on it. With the Scorpion exhaust and stainless braided brake lines, I couldn't be happier!
nice shout out to the monster 696. its amazing they can still be had for under 5k unlike their single-sided swing arm sister the 796 - which for the extra 1-2k is totally worth it for the looks alone.
Got my cbt done a few months ago (Wales, UK) and I bought a Keeway RKV 125cc for less than a grand, and honestly I cannot wait until I am experienced enough to do my A2 license (limited to 47 bhp) and stop being stuck on a motorbike with a maximum speed of 55mph 😂
2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 for my first bike. No rider assist functions, no ABS, no gear indicator, snappy throttle, top heavy, and expensive to repair when you break something since you're apparently only supposed to get Rizoma, OEM, or equivalent according to the purists. Perfect beginner bike, no ragrets.
I bought one as a "life boat" for my Victory Vision due to the null Polaris service for its brand, and now I find myself using it even for my iron butt rides, as it's so much fun and so frugal. Its only defects are its height, as I'm short, and the limited capacity of its tank that limits its autonomy, especially when riding very hard. I'm nearly seventy and it brought me back to my twenties... :-)
I started on a brand new liter bike for my first bike. it's not a sports bike, but still 1037 cc. I've been fine XD almost 6000 miles later and 2.5 months down the road
Running a 2002 Bandit 600S with 52K + miles. Bullet proof doesn't even begin to describe this bike. Tires, Gas (sans ethanol) chain and sprockets (replacement and cleaning) is all it has needed in 4 years/ 20k miles. If you want to ride, not wrench, save a bunch of money and have something fun for years, find one of these bikes.
I ride a funduro and i can honestly say it is indeed a lot of fun. Runs like a dream, can pretty much go anywhere. Not a lot of power but more than enough to still have some fun in straight line
If you like a bike that revs high, goes 0-60 in 3 seconds (feels like 2), handles great and is comfortable to ride, then you will probably love the FZ6 as much as I do. If you don't like a high revving bike, then you might not care for it. Mine has all the right quality upgrades, including R6 suspension. Got it recently for $3,200 with 25k miles on it. I don't think it has ever been down. A keeper!
KTM:625 SMC,640 Lc4’s and 690 Smc’s Husqvarna: Sm610,Sm510,701 Sm Husaberg FS 570 (if you can find one lol) Idk i love sport bikes but I truly love supermotos 🤩
Didn’t know anything about motorcycles before taking the MSF course. As soon as I got my endorsement (2-days later) went to the Harley dealer and bought a 8 year old Softail. Beautiful bike. Well one week later I crashed in spectacular fashion. Before making the first payment or even the first insurance payment. Well insurance covered the repairs. The point of my story is LISTEN TO YAMMIE NOOB. Don’t get a nice bike as your first bike.
Thanks, for blasting my lungs with laughter, " watching... waiting... waiting to shave you", when you drop the Kawi you will hurt the earth, Killa, and the dealership brother asked you to prepare your... Good times.
Thank you papa yam for showing me the way and opening my eye up to the world of motorcycles, it started from me coming across one of your videos on my suggested feed and now after two years I bit the bullet, got my bike learners (I'm from Australia) but a bike and some gear and I'm finally picking up my bike in two days! Thank you so much mate
How about something sporty for the Noob tall (6'4") riders. Currently I'm on the 2019 Honda XR650L and it is not giving me the warmth I am looking for. I am used to basically dealing with life designed for people that are not visually capable at the altitude I am accustomed to but I never thought about that drooling over into the world of motorcycles. My problem is bike choice. It would be nice to see some bikes that are sporty and cool rather than adventurous and tame (or lame) for the tall guys, that would be killer.
Come on man again you forgot about the RE 650 twins,,they r sweet sweet bikes Yammie making 47Hp and 52 Nm of torque,, perfect bigginer bikes for you guys overseas,,but for us in India they r the big boy bikes,,got mine a month back and loving it ever since..
About time you gave the Vstrom 650 some love! Great starter bike. I bought mine (my first bike) in 2018 and have put over 70K km on it. After oil changes, all I've done is brakes once and the chain and sprockets. Did the first valve check at 75K km, all the valves were still in spec. 👍🏻👍🏻This bike is a blast to ride!
They're a great bike in general. I had my cousins one for 3 weeks to fix after it was stolen (it was 2 weeks old) I repaired it in a day, and spent the rest of the time riding it. They're comfy, quiet, easy to ride, fast enough, the wind protection was great compared to my usual sport bikes, and they're easy to ride with a passenger on the back. Room for boxes and stuff as well if that's your thing. Shame they get seen as a beginner/lower level bike, they really can do everything.
Before I found out from my local Ducati whisperer that my 696 Monster does not like 98RON and to run it on 95RON. (think the US equivalents are 93 & 91MON) the bike used to drive me nuts with being difficult to start , particularly in cold weather. The bike would start , run for a few seconds then stall and not want to start again. Now on the lower octane fuel it starts evert time , The turning circle still sucks and finding neutral at the lights is a challenge. The Desmo service is only for the truly brave home tinkerer but the cam belts aren't that difficult and a phone app can be used for setting the tension.
Started on a Suzuki GS 500, I have a KLR 650, might be a little big for your average beginner, very tall bike 500lb of earth crashing power. Some nice bikes on the list! You seem to have forgotten the Ninja H2 best beginner bike.
The biggest problem with this list is the word "starter" Your first bike should be an R3 or Ninja 400 or Z400 or CBR 500, Ninja 300 or Duke 390 or CRF 250L. The reason is so simple. You will love riding no matter what you are on, but if you are on something that scares you or you dont like the look of, you wont wanna ride. You will fall off once and be like no way am i getting back on that bike. And in 2 months you will be selling your bike and say riding is not for you. You want a bike that doesn't scare you and one you can have fun with. Sure a Z800 is a better bike than an R3 but you wont have fun on it because firstly you will never use all the power as a beginner and that means most of your riding will be in an upright position and slow. Buy something slow. Especially for learning.
Hey Yammie, what are your thoughts on the bmw F800s/st/gt/r series? 80hp, 80nm, good mpg, 1/4mile 12sec+/-, reliable, good for commuting, touring and trackdays AND great used value while still available new. When are you gonna do a vid about this?
like legit my uncles 40 year old 50cc swm that i somehow managed to repair is is so cool ngl, although i would love to learn on something a bit more reliable and tough so i dont break it but my dad is like "HAHAHAHAHA no just forget about it"
So I’ve only been riding for a month but I’ve been driving manual transmission car for 23 years and I’ve always known how to ride a bike since I was young. Am I considered a beginner? I’m riding a Ducati V2 as my first bike.
7 Awesome Starter Motorcycles but new : 1. new 2022 KTM RC 390 (TFT, quickshifter, etc), coolest small engine bike 2. new 2022 KTM Duke 390 (TFT, quickshifter, top case, etc) 3. Honda CB500 or CBR500R 4. Honda Rebel 500 5. Kawasaki Ninja 400 6. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 with factory navigation 7. Triumph Trident 660 (set in rain mode to learn to ride) with quickshifter
The 690 Duke is a literal weapon on small twisty roads. Smoking liter bikes left and right, that thing is so much lighter and agile af I love mine and won't give it away under any circumstance :)
Just get a cagiva mito ev7, 125cc 2 stroke with 34hp, light af, cheap and stunningly beautiful. Everything on it is dirt cheap, you can find a great one with a good exhaust and bigger carb for 3k€
LOL.... the Ducati Monster 696 is the SV650 of Ducatis. And the SV650 is the Japanese Monster 696. Sounds about right. Love the sound of my SV650 with the Akrapovic slip-on!
Have you ever tried Honda CB400SFV. The 400cc japanese inline 4 and make a really awesome sound. In my country we call it super4 and it is one of the most famous beginner bike. And it is also a kind of bulletproof type, just like the CB750. Although it is still in production, why i never heard of any reviews or any words about this bike! I just want to hear your opinion or your side of review about this bike.
Yam, the FZ6 S2 (2007 - 2010) had a version with ABS, and if you don't want 98hp, there's the FZ6R (XJ6 for us Europeans) with 78hp that only revved up to 12k rpms, instead of the full 14k
The duke got up to 73 hp nowadays. It’s pretty rough and hard to learn cornering on because of the 1 Zylinder. You gotta have the exact right gear. But if you got the technique and big balls than there won’t be anyone faster than you in the corners, especially in the tight ones. I mean for real you can bring the front tire on edge there. For cornering there is probably because of the weight and the punch out of the corner, nothing really much faster.
I started on a blast my self! Paid $1k for it, dropped it a hand full of times, and even crashed at 30 mph. After putting about 2.5k miles on it, I sold it for $850 and used that as a down payment on a 2020 MT07.
Before you recommend starter bikes for new rider's. You should go watch several MSF basic rider classes. I have been for 18 years. Just because someone passed the class doesn't mean they should be on anything bigger than a 250. I could go on about the MSF course but I think it's more about getting everyone a certificate.
I learned on a FZ6, bought new went down in the first month of owning it. 😬 I learned not to panic break… I also always thought that if I had ABS, I might not have went down.
I bought a beautiful almost mint 08 Yamaha V star Classic fully dressed with 120k miles as my first street bike 😊 best investment to date no more free time Lol
May I suggest a 90s Tenere? No, it's anything but begginer friendly. But boy, if you learn riding that, everything else will feel like piece of cake. Besides, you won't put yourself in debt to get it, and you won't feel bad throwing it around, since it's so old and run down.
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This is unrelated to the video but I have been riding dirtbikes for 4 years now and riding my yamaha r3 for 1 year and I'm looking into getting a upgrade. I wanna do track days but also it will be my commuter. I live in a rural area so most my riding is in the twisties aswell. I'm looking at the rs660 and the zx6r. What do you think would be best for me? And what would you pick if it was your only bike?
Excuse my dumb question but I just wanted to know that Kawasaki z1000 legal to own in the States?
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@@rodmolinarm no experience required baby it's America
Things that will survive a Nuclear Holocaust:
1. Kawasaki KLR's
2. 1st and 2nd gen Toyota pickups (lit...2400 lb pickups with 16,000 lb suspensions from the factory)
3. Cockroaches
The the roaches will mutate and start Riding the KLR's and driving the vintage Taco's (it paints a mental image; doesn't it)
When the ad hit I tried skipping with arrow keys, but It turned the volume all the way up instead so my whole family just heard BALLSHAVERS!!!. Thanks
I on the other hand made my wife listen to it 👍
🤣🤣🤣
Tennis ball add, for the court that needs just a little more bounce.
You made me laugh cry!
“You’re more likely to damage the Earth than the KLR if you drop it.” Now that’s how you sell a bike.
Gotta be a used bike for a first bike. My advice is almost always “buy a Ninja 250 for $1500. Ride it for six months, drop it a dozen times, sell it for $1500.”
Turbo busa is the best beginner bike right?
Right
No.. a Busa with 2 turbos and an H2 supercharger is a perfect beginner bike..
Correct.
@@cuannell2143 yep twin charged is the way to go
Yes
I bought one Duke 690 of the last series, the more reliable one, with 7.000 kilometres for a bit more than 4.000 euros and I just used it in a 4.200 kilometres round trip to a heavy metal festival in Belgium and it was perfect, fast, very fast in twisties, and very frugal, 4 litres for 100 kilometres average at a 100 km/h average speed on all kinds of roads. And loaded with more luggage than I carry on my humongous Victory Vision.
It's really a blast and it brings me half a century back... :-)
Gr8 story Bro, thanks for the info!
I learned on and still own an FZ6, so I'm gonna do what I have to by law: It's an absolutely awesome bike, revs like a dream, has 0 torque down low, i.e. great for beginners :D and I got it dirt cheap. If you want to pick up motorcycling, do it on an FZ6! Now you can continue scrolling, thx for stopping by.
I looked for one last time I was in the market, couldn't find one worth buying unfortunately. Starting to get rare.
A great substitute would be the the FZ6R. Yamaha made them after the fz6 and they ran from 2009 to 2016. Has a tuned for the streets, 2006 R6 engine, with great mid range power and solid top end. It was my 1st bike and I rode it for 10 years over 58,300 miles with ZERO issues. Super fun reliable bike
I agree that people should start on a good used bike. Most are going to screw up at least a few times and there's nothing worse than scratching up something shiny and new.
I think your first bike needs to be slow and light. Reason being, when you start riding, LITERALLY ANY bike will be a ball riding. When i started riding i couldn't wait to go riding again and i rode a 50cc scrambler when i was 12. I loved that bike and i would go everywhere on it.
@@Jamie-cz2xu that's just not really true, driving a 125 Is boring when it's slower than your car, I'm buying a bike to go faster
@@Jamie-cz2xu My first bike was an ‘06 Ninja 650. Had 20k miles and I only paid $2000 for it. Was in pretty good shape and it was plenty useful for about a year and some change, turned around and sold it for $1800, so didn’t really lose much on it either.
i live i sedona arizona, if you don’t what arizona is like, it’s hell for buying things, unless you like driving for 3 hours of your day, but most bikes i look at that are actually in good condition, end up being 3 times more expensive than a brand new one, or they’re cheap cause they look like they’ve been brought back from the dead, so thanks but i’ll take my chances
@@donovingoniwiecha7464 far different than here in Canada then since the biggest majority of used bikes are still excellent and are far cheaper than new.
Finally bought my bike. It's the 2021 cb650r. Damn I just want to ride it all the time
Good choice :) Enjoy it buddy
Very good choice. I recently sold my CB650R to move to the BMW S1000R but the CB was a fantastic bike! you'll love it
Thanks guys! I couldn't be happier with her. Oh I looked for so long for the S1000R... I thought maybe later, the CB is more than enough coming from a 125
That's a damn good starter bike!
@@youtubezzzz6934 absolutely
Finally got my 2nd bike, went from a crf250l to a 701 Supermoto. Bless you guys have a great day.
Nice, how's it feel? I'm getting my smcr on Wednesday and i just cant wait for it, it's my first bike so it's even more exciting :D
Love my duke 690
701 is just the name, the husqvarna actually has the same 692cc engine as the ktm 690 supermoto or the duke 690 since the two manufacturers are basically the same.
Great choice tho! The husky is one of if not the best supermoto on the market rn
I recently bought my first bike.
This is a very unique bike, that not many people have.
Ninja 250
I had a I Ninja 250 as my re-entry bike after not having a bike for about 10 years. It was perfect for because I used to ride 2-strokes and that little Ninja winds out like a 2-stroke. It was fun. I am 6 bikes past it now. 2022 Indian FTR. It is a blast!
50-year-old UK viewer here. Recently passed my Direct Access course and upgraded from a 2006 Yamaha YBR 125 to a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 naked S2. God's holy trousers! I've found she's really well behaved under 4000 RPM, but over that, she starts to get a bit frisky. I've yet to acquire the testicular fortitude required to take her over 8500 LOL! Think she's gonna keep me busy for quite a while =)
'07 FZ6 owner here. If you think 8500 rpm is fun, just wait till you hit 10,000 under full throttle! Let me just say, you better hold on tight, because she is gonna take off like a rocket!
Also, if you are interested in an exhaust upgrade, I can't sing enough praise for the Scorpion stainless round exhaust kit from Scorpion (located in the UK) Fits like a glove and sounds so sweet! I bought mine from Sportsbikeshop in Kirton.
@@meguminthegreatestofthecri8301 - Thanks for the info Ryan, can't imagine what 10K is like. Think I'm gonna need to find some longer roads lol =)
Not my first bike, but my first bike after taking 20 years off from riding was a BMW F650GS. Loved it! Commute to work, check. Need a case of beer…it fits in the saddle bag. Your son and nephew have dirt bikes and you want to tag along on single track, yes but tread lightly. The front suspension is soft. But it will tear up fire roads and dirt drag races like a beast!
Everyone always talks about the FZ6 but NOBODY ever mentions the FZ6R!! Super under rated 600cc sport bike motorcycle that is dead reliable and great for all kinds of different riding styles and riders. Also, a fantastic beginner bike that many riders can keep and enjoy many miles of smiles 😃 for years to come.
Hell ya! Finally mentioned the KLR! My first bike. Been on one since May. Love it. I go everywhere on that thing and don’t worry about hurting it.
Picked up a 2010 BMW F650GS with 21,000 for $4000. It's a more off roady BMW twin cylinder 800cc fuel injected ABS equipped version of the G650. The seller threw in a Klim jacket, a comm system, soft bags and 2 helmets. I sold the jacket and comm system for $600 bringing the price down to $3400. It's light, nimble and smooth with more than enough power. Even the electronics still work.
I bought a 2011 KLR 650 after being away from riding for almost 30 years. I quickly learned that the brakes and suspension on the thing were utter garbage and I lost no time replacing all at my own expense.Also had the Eagle Mike balance chain adjuster - aka "Doohickey" installed which I understand is a pretty common service. Have taken it on several long trips since and the big dog just eats it up without complaint. A great, indestructable machine
Don't think I don't see you Yammie, trying to share the pain of desmo valves with young, broke, impressionable riders.
How bad is it
Gonna start on a NC750X next year. Very underrated bike, rode it in riding school & loved every second of it. 💙
I LOVE that bike!!!
Started on a gen 1 vstrom 650. Now I’m moving on to a kawi z900. Hard to say goodbye to the practicality and reliability of the vstrom but other than that I’m really happy how my journey has been so far. (I started riding in april)
The kawasaki is just as reliable and practical. You can never go wrong with any kawasaki or suzuki 👍
I grabbed a 1988 Suzuki Intruder VS750GL recently... This bike is awesome! Looks great too! Would definitely recommend it for a first bike... Shaft drive... Almost no maintenance. Just change the oil and cleaning carbs pretty much! Very cool! You guys should do a video on it if you come across one... 😎🤘
I’ll agree on a shaft drive metric cruiser for a first bike. Built to be ridden reliably
One bike that never gets talked about but is fantastic is a Ninja 500, there cheap, fuel efficient for a carbed bike and are a fairly upright sport bike. If your looking for a bike to grow into dont get a 600 right away hop on a 500 and feel that out.
That or a Suzuki GS500.
Hey Yammie, I took your advice last time you did a video like this and started on a Moto Guzzi V7! I love it, picked up a 2021 Centenario, I just turned over 500 miles in about a week.
Great video with one exception. I cannot believe you included the Buell Blast. I have know quite a few people that had them and said they were the worst piece of manure on 2 wheels. It was a sporty engine cut in half and vibrated twice as bad. Pieces would vibrate loose and fall off while riding. Also, I would suggest the DR 650 over the KLR. But they are both good. Keep the vids coming! 👍
Had an 01 Fazer 600 for ages! Brilliant engine, good handling and super comfy on long hauls or twisty roads
I grew up riding my family and friends motorcycles and three wheeler Hondas. Started out blasting through fields and down dirt roads.
When I was stable enough later in life, the first bike I bought and could call mine was an 1986 FJ1200. Loved the hell out of that tank of a motorcycle. Next was (still own) a fresh off the dealer floor 2007 ZX10R. And when things could be more confusing I purchased a 2014 EX300 for my ex when the salesman thought I was buying a downgrade out of fear.... lmmfao.
I rode the 300 all the time. That little bike had such an inspiring attitude and helped me build my experience and confidence in wet weather. Was also a blast getting that to the moon and back mileage.
Nowadays it's just the ZX10R in the stable. I'm 41yo and still enjoying thrashing it every now and then. Lately the way my body feels, been shopping around for a nice used URAL.
Be safe out there ladies and gents.
Finally! Yammie acknowledges my beloved FZ6! My life's meaning has been fulfilled!!! 😋
Seriously guys, it's a great motorcycle - and just like he said, I paid exactly $3,000 for mine last year with 9,000 miles on it. With the Scorpion exhaust and stainless braided brake lines, I couldn't be happier!
nice shout out to the monster 696. its amazing they can still be had for under 5k unlike their single-sided swing arm sister the 796 - which for the extra 1-2k is totally worth it for the looks alone.
I bought a new duke 390 last year. I still have it and it's fun to ride. It's my first bike and plan to keep it. I've got 5600miles on it now.
Shoutout to the vstrom! Just swapped my hand me down vstrom for a vfr800, what a learner it was tho, did everything ok and got dropped heaps 😆
Got my cbt done a few months ago (Wales, UK) and I bought a Keeway RKV 125cc for less than a grand, and honestly I cannot wait until I am experienced enough to do my A2 license (limited to 47 bhp) and stop being stuck on a motorbike with a maximum speed of 55mph 😂
2014 Ducati Streetfighter 848 for my first bike. No rider assist functions, no ABS, no gear indicator, snappy throttle, top heavy, and expensive to repair when you break something since you're apparently only supposed to get Rizoma, OEM, or equivalent according to the purists. Perfect beginner bike, no ragrets.
Not even one letter?
can vouch for the Duke 690. Such a fun bike it's crazy
I bought one as a "life boat" for my Victory Vision due to the null Polaris service for its brand, and now I find myself using it even for my iron butt rides, as it's so much fun and so frugal. Its only defects are its height, as I'm short, and the limited capacity of its tank that limits its autonomy, especially when riding very hard.
I'm nearly seventy and it brought me back to my twenties... :-)
Ryan F9 did an entire video where he tried to kill a klr 650. If memory serves, he failed...
He killed it and then did a stellar video where he rebuilds it to its former glory.
I started on a brand new liter bike for my first bike. it's not a sports bike, but still 1037 cc. I've been fine XD almost 6000 miles later and 2.5 months down the road
Got a wrecked v strom 650 as my second bike and I love it.
The Duke 690 was my beginner bike!
I've just bought a 2016 mt-07LA for my first bike and I think it looks amazing
I think Yammie should mention the frame size when he talks about the specs
Still waiting for my R7, damn crate damage
@@jasonjulian1 a few parts are in transit from Yamaha
Picked up an fz6 for my first bike last year, glad I made a good choice haha
Running a 2002 Bandit 600S with 52K + miles. Bullet proof doesn't even begin to describe this bike. Tires, Gas (sans ethanol) chain and sprockets (replacement and cleaning) is all it has needed in 4 years/ 20k miles.
If you want to ride, not wrench, save a bunch of money and have something fun for years, find one of these bikes.
Yam- please apply to Guinness World Records as the greatest ball-shaver salesman of all time
I ride a funduro and i can honestly say it is indeed a lot of fun. Runs like a dream, can pretty much go anywhere. Not a lot of power but more than enough to still have some fun in straight line
If you like a bike that revs high, goes 0-60 in 3 seconds (feels like 2), handles great and is comfortable to ride, then you will probably love the FZ6 as much as I do. If you don't like a high revving bike, then you might not care for it. Mine has all the right quality upgrades, including R6 suspension. Got it recently for $3,200 with 25k miles on it. I don't think it has ever been down. A keeper!
KTM:625 SMC,640 Lc4’s and 690 Smc’s
Husqvarna: Sm610,Sm510,701 Sm
Husaberg FS 570 (if you can find one lol)
Idk i love sport bikes but I truly love supermotos 🤩
Didn’t know anything about motorcycles before taking the MSF course. As soon as I got my endorsement (2-days later) went to the Harley dealer and bought a 8 year old Softail. Beautiful bike. Well one week later I crashed in spectacular fashion. Before making the first payment or even the first insurance payment. Well insurance covered the repairs. The point of my story is LISTEN TO YAMMIE NOOB. Don’t get a nice bike as your first bike.
BMW G310R is ~$4000-$5000 and is a great beginner bike and seems to never be mentioned.
I don't think most people even remember BMW makes motorcycles. Every time I see BMW listed in one of these videos it throws me for a loop.
The BM is not a bad bike, but for the price you have the duke 390 and the Ninja 400, which are much more bike…
You're ball shaving bits are getting really good man.
Drop a KLR and you are more likely to damage the earth.... OMG that is so good Yam!!!!! you win the internet today
Started a year ago on my 696 ducati and haven't looked back sinds, except to check it out
thoughts on Ninja 400 vs R3?
Thanks, for blasting my lungs with laughter, " watching... waiting... waiting to shave you", when you drop the Kawi you will hurt the earth, Killa, and the dealership brother asked you to prepare your... Good times.
Buy used because there’s two kinds of riders. Those who have been down and those who will go down.
Thank you papa yam for showing me the way and opening my eye up to the world of motorcycles, it started from me coming across one of your videos on my suggested feed and now after two years I bit the bullet, got my bike learners (I'm from Australia) but a bike and some gear and I'm finally picking up my bike in two days! Thank you so much mate
How about something sporty for the Noob tall (6'4") riders. Currently I'm on the 2019 Honda XR650L and it is not giving me the warmth I am looking for. I am used to basically dealing with life designed for people that are not visually capable at the altitude I am accustomed to but I never thought about that drooling over into the world of motorcycles. My problem is bike choice. It would be nice to see some bikes that are sporty and cool rather than adventurous and tame (or lame) for the tall guys, that would be killer.
Most KTM dukes are kinda big ergonomically. Look for a video with spite on his
I'm 6'2 and ride an '89 CBR250R so if that thing fits me alright I'd be amazed if any bigger sportbike couldn't fit anyone short of 7 foot
Come on man again you forgot about the RE 650 twins,,they r sweet sweet bikes Yammie making 47Hp and 52 Nm of torque,, perfect bigginer bikes for you guys overseas,,but for us in India they r the big boy bikes,,got mine a month back and loving it ever since..
The Debussy in the background killed me 😂
Another good starter bike is the Honda fury it's what I have started on and I have never ridden a bike before I got it
About time you gave the Vstrom 650 some love! Great starter bike. I bought mine (my first bike) in 2018 and have put over 70K km on it. After oil changes, all I've done is brakes once and the chain and sprockets. Did the first valve check at 75K km, all the valves were still in spec. 👍🏻👍🏻This bike is a blast to ride!
They're a great bike in general. I had my cousins one for 3 weeks to fix after it was stolen (it was 2 weeks old) I repaired it in a day, and spent the rest of the time riding it. They're comfy, quiet, easy to ride, fast enough, the wind protection was great compared to my usual sport bikes, and they're easy to ride with a passenger on the back. Room for boxes and stuff as well if that's your thing. Shame they get seen as a beginner/lower level bike, they really can do everything.
Ima get a r1
9:25 *THOUGHTS* XD
Before I found out from my local Ducati whisperer that my 696 Monster does not like 98RON and to run it on 95RON. (think the US equivalents are 93 & 91MON) the bike used to drive me nuts with being difficult to start , particularly in cold weather.
The bike would start , run for a few seconds then stall and not want to start again.
Now on the lower octane fuel it starts evert time ,
The turning circle still sucks and finding neutral at the lights is a challenge.
The Desmo service is only for the truly brave home tinkerer but the cam belts aren't that difficult and a phone app can be used for setting the tension.
Started on a Suzuki GS 500, I have a KLR 650, might be a little big for your average beginner, very tall bike 500lb of earth crashing power. Some nice bikes on the list! You seem to have forgotten the Ninja H2 best beginner bike.
Nice list! I agree with all those for newbies, and would ride most, as an old guy.
The biggest problem with this list is the word "starter"
Your first bike should be an R3 or Ninja 400 or Z400 or CBR 500, Ninja 300 or Duke 390 or CRF 250L.
The reason is so simple. You will love riding no matter what you are on, but if you are on something that scares you or you dont like the look of, you wont wanna ride. You will fall off once and be like no way am i getting back on that bike. And in 2 months you will be selling your bike and say riding is not for you.
You want a bike that doesn't scare you and one you can have fun with. Sure a Z800 is a better bike than an R3 but you wont have fun on it because firstly you will never use all the power as a beginner and that means most of your riding will be in an upright position and slow.
Buy something slow. Especially for learning.
Gotta learn to walk before you learn to run
Learn to ride a slow bike fast before getting a fast bike
I went with a DR650 over the KLR. No regrets.
Hey Yammie, what are your thoughts on the bmw F800s/st/gt/r series? 80hp, 80nm, good mpg, 1/4mile 12sec+/-, reliable, good for commuting, touring and trackdays AND great used value while still available new. When are you gonna do a vid about this?
like legit my uncles 40 year old 50cc swm that i somehow managed to repair is is so cool ngl, although i would love to learn on something a bit more reliable and tough so i dont break it but my dad is like "HAHAHAHAHA no just forget about it"
So I’ve only been riding for a month but I’ve been driving manual transmission car for 23 years and I’ve always known how to ride a bike since I was young. Am I considered a beginner? I’m riding a Ducati V2 as my first bike.
Yes you're a beginner rider.
7 Awesome Starter Motorcycles but new :
1. new 2022 KTM RC 390 (TFT, quickshifter, etc), coolest small engine bike
2. new 2022 KTM Duke 390 (TFT, quickshifter, top case, etc)
3. Honda CB500 or CBR500R
4. Honda Rebel 500
5. Kawasaki Ninja 400
6. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 with factory navigation
7. Triumph Trident 660 (set in rain mode to learn to ride) with quickshifter
Funny you call the 690 Duke R a beginner bike. I ridicule Superbikes with it on track. Amazing handling and torque 💪
The 690 Duke is a literal weapon on small twisty roads.
Smoking liter bikes left and right, that thing is so much lighter and agile af
I love mine and won't give it away under any circumstance :)
the old Yamaha MT03 (with the 650cc single cilinder) used too be really fun and good too start on.
Having xsr 155 as my beginner bike, then yammie posts video of beginner bike with 400cc and up, does that make me beginner of the beginners?😅
Just get a cagiva mito ev7, 125cc 2 stroke with 34hp, light af, cheap and stunningly beautiful.
Everything on it is dirt cheap, you can find a great one with a good exhaust and bigger carb for 3k€
My first bike was a 2000 Honda 600 cbr f4 . Great first bike .
What about the Benelli Leoncino and Leoncino trail I never see anyone talking about them
I like Benelli cruiser 502c, but I agree with your point in general
Yammie talks about the FZ6 with 30k miles (48k km) while mine has 48k miles (79k km) xD mine is still going strong. Bullet proof indeed!
LOL.... the Ducati Monster 696 is the SV650 of Ducatis. And the SV650 is the Japanese Monster 696. Sounds about right. Love the sound of my SV650 with the Akrapovic slip-on!
Have you ever tried Honda CB400SFV. The 400cc japanese inline 4 and make a really awesome sound. In my country we call it super4 and it is one of the most famous beginner bike. And it is also a kind of bulletproof type, just like the CB750. Although it is still in production, why i never heard of any reviews or any words about this bike! I just want to hear your opinion or your side of review about this bike.
They don’t sell it in the States. Everybody here is a fat wimp who wants a side by side instead of a bike.
had my fz6 for 10 years and 48k+ miles
Yam, the FZ6 S2 (2007 - 2010) had a version with ABS, and if you don't want 98hp, there's the FZ6R (XJ6 for us Europeans) with 78hp that only revved up to 12k rpms, instead of the full 14k
All excellent choices!👍
The duke got up to 73 hp nowadays. It’s pretty rough and hard to learn cornering on because of the 1 Zylinder. You gotta have the exact right gear. But if you got the technique and big balls than there won’t be anyone faster than you in the corners, especially in the tight ones. I mean for real you can bring the front tire on edge there. For cornering there is probably because of the weight and the punch out of the corner, nothing really much faster.
YN: "Higher millage, 20 to 30 k"
Me: 106K on a (drummroll) gixxer k5!!! Hahaha. The dealer: informing about my spine
Can't wait for him to tell us about a Royal Enfeild.
I started on a blast my self! Paid $1k for it, dropped it a hand full of times, and even crashed at 30 mph. After putting about 2.5k miles on it, I sold it for $850 and used that as a down payment on a 2020 MT07.
Before you recommend starter bikes for new rider's. You should go watch several MSF basic rider classes. I have been for 18 years.
Just because someone passed the class doesn't mean they should be on anything bigger than a 250. I could go on about the MSF course but I think it's more about getting everyone a certificate.
Started on a brand new SV650 this past spring and just about to hit 11K miles. I love it but I’m ready to go bigger and faster.
I learned on a FZ6, bought new went down in the first month of owning it. 😬 I learned not to panic break… I also always thought that if I had ABS, I might not have went down.
FZ6R FOR LYFE!
I bought a beautiful almost mint 08 Yamaha V star Classic fully dressed with 120k miles as my first street bike 😊 best investment to date no more free time Lol
Unabashedly proud G650GS owner 😊
May I suggest a 90s Tenere? No, it's anything but begginer friendly. But boy, if you learn riding that, everything else will feel like piece of cake. Besides, you won't put yourself in debt to get it, and you won't feel bad throwing it around, since it's so old and run down.
oooohhhh yeaaaah...so I bought the G650GS.......love it
Duke 690 rocks! 50,000k. On mine.
Keeps up with the big boys in the tight n twisties.
Light is right...
You get a like for finally mentioning the glorious FZ6.
Fun fact: The 690 Duke is the most powerful single cylinder motorcycle in the world
Cr500
Cr500 is a few hp short
Royal Enfield Continental gt650 is a great option.
Never loved a bike more. Always a bast riding it.
First bike and it's a 636 ninja and I love it