Top 10 BEST City Motorcycles
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U live in Austin? I do "2"
This can't be I sit down on my porcelain throne, refresh youtube and there it is the yamster uploaded 2 min ago.
How do you time this.
Are you stalking me?
What about the Honda monkey bike???
Can you post a link to the merch? I for some reason can find where you sell it
Cant win. Live in denmark
1-Ninja 250/300/400
2-SV650
3-Grom
4-SUperMOto
5-GD 250R
6-CB 300R
7-390 Duke
8-600s from Suzuki Yamaha Honda Kawasaki
9-HD Street750
10- TU 250X
11-Moped
Honda super cub 125
lol imagine driving a tucked/race position on city driving.
Yes I got super cub / honda wave like 125 and it beat all those bikes in city any day. You ride it like a bike, but no with clutch leaver means super easy in traffic. And it is so light. I only strugle with big mountains around city so I upgrade second engine for it to run 130-140 km/h (80-87 miles per hour)
Mt 07
But Yammie, I need to justify that CB1000R. 😭
It's only a waste and unjustified if you dont play with it.lol. That goes for all toys.
Every lady need a liter!
I ♥ CB1000R
Liter bikes are perfect for the city. You only ever need 1 gear lol
Kia
Really think you’ve covered everything now, Yamster. Lol
Next topics could be...
1. “Most impractical motorcycles to eat gumbo on.”
2. “7 things that drunk hobos shout at passing motorcyclists ”
3. “Top ten inexpensive MODS to improve your wife or lover.”
Only joking. Keep up the good work, slick. 😎👍🏻
Lol @ top 10 mods for wife/lover
Yammi, you need more background video. Tired of seeing the same stuff every video.
bro as long as he is giving us hints we are ok
Seriously low-effort junk content. Might as well be articles. A lack of visuals would be better than the visuals that don’t match the content.
City riding is Brisbane, Australia
@@xavier6661 agreed
Ninja 650 here... "why dont you love me papa yam"
Edit: Great for commuting in Austin... if you can even call Austin great for commuting...
He also failed to mention the quality, new, and naked z400. Sensing a small bias.
Love my 19 Concours, remove the bags and it fits anywhere(well, almost...)😊
My daughter and family just moved to Austin...
Does the 650 have good gas mileage?
@@JGarcia-uy7sq great gas mileage, my average was around 40mpg and with such a small tank i only filled up twice a week commuting 30 miles to work and 30 back home from work. With how cheap gas is in Texas i only spent maybe 5 bucks at most to fill up my tank from complete empty. All in all a 650 i would say is the best long term economical choice of displacement for motorcycles. I traded in for an R6 almost a year ago now and its not as good as my 650 was with gas mileage but it has its trade offs for sure.
There are so many Grom in Seattle. I see them all the time and there's even a roving pack of young males that ride together. Love it!
Love that you included scooters!! Living in city, these are the most maneuverable, have the most storage, best MPG! Not the most manly bikes out there, but if you can get over that, 150cc scoots are a whole lot of fun.
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My top pick Kawasaki Versys x300
Taller like a su-mo, spacious enough for a 2 up and a top box, 4.5 gallons of gas, lightest clutch ever ...hands down the best city moto IMO
2 up on a 300 lol maybe if you both weigh under 170 lbs...in America the average adult weighs over 200...a 300 will scream in pain with 300+ lbs of human on it.
@@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials not our problem americans are fat
not true, mine has done 350 # several times, to 60 mph, and only grunted a little. it also does high 80s on the interstate with minimal buffeting and side wash from semis. the ninja is blown about much much more.
I went up a tooth on the front sprocket and it's top speed is now just over 100 (no pillion). Point being, all the bikes on the list have something they could do better. Even the versys isn't perfect, but it's a little more perfect than the rest
when they decide to drop the 400 cc engine into it, it will be damn near the perfect all round bike imo.
Yammie, for the past 4 months I've been riding my 2012 Honda NC700X. It's a great commuter and gets 75 MPG. And still has plenty of get-up-and-go for the highway.
Buy a grom and beat the snot out of it and drive like rossie.
I challenge you to find more fun in city riding
I'm 6'2" no Grom for me
@@Constantine_Aurelian i'm 194cm and have no issues
@@user-jt6nw6wm5q may be fine for you but I don't feel comfortable or safe on anything that small
@@Constantine_Aurelian while it's true the grom might not be ideal for everyone's ergonomics, I have a friend who is 6'4 on a grom. How does he do it boy I dont know lol
@@teocampos8657 crazy my back gets cramped up on the smaller bikes man
Over here, for mixed commute (urban + highway) I'd say the Honda NC750X.
You get 60-70mpg (seen some people do 80mpg), you get the realiability of (almost) a diesel car - around 12.000km between oil changes and other repairs, you have a "met in " (the gas tank is actually a storage space enough for an integral helmet, 22L), upright seat, low centre of gravity for more agility (despite being a tall mofo and quite heavy 750cc), also has DCT (automatic gears + hand shifter) who everyone swears is great for traffic, can reach up to 190km/h... and it's rather cheap for the segment. It can also deal with a bit of offroad for weekend fun, many people also use it for Touring - a bit like the F1200GS. Many people call it dull, has no soul, isn't really a true motorcycle, jack of all trades master of none, etc, but it is a rational, practical and reliable way to go from point A to point B on two wheels while not sacrificing many advantages of a car but also not needing to buy a 600cc Scooter.
As someone who commutes 140km everyday (70 going to work + 70 coming back home) and needs to carry a buckload of equipment, this is going to be my purchase when I get the money for it. Everyone swears by it as a first bike, in spite of being a 750cc, it has been designed precisely to be an easy commuter and a city beast.
Edit: Ah. It also has an A2 version, which is uncommon for this cc, even though I'm getting the full version (I'm over 25 and have a B license, I could just jump right to unrestricted A license).
I was expecting this to be in the video.
This is a great commuter bike, I consider it the crossover SUV, not quite an adventure bike and not a sport bike, just a very practical motorcycle that just blends in. The DCT transmition is amazing for city traffic, riding is less exhausting. Good luck on your future purchase. Also since it sounds like you are in Europe look at the adv 750. Same bike but more of an off rode scooter, that is what I wanted but they don't sell them over here in the states.
@@jonadamson7704 I ended up buying it already, the 700X from 2012 (couldn't afford a more recent one, for the 750) with just 50.000km, was brand new and full of extras.
I'm very very happy with it, even though it is not the DCT version, it's still quite effortless and I adjusted pretty well to it (even better than the bikes I used in my drivers license classes, lol). I'm doing a mix of open highway and heavy traffic highway, and it's great.
The ADV750 looks amazing, such an interesting concept and I thought about it, but was a bit off my "wallet size".
I heard an FZ07 in real life and I must say it gave me an eargasm
TriumphTiger lmao
Shit why is my pant so sticky
Dope shit. sounds like ducati
TriumphTiger probably not stock?
@@lmafo4utube a slip on makes a huge difference
MT-07 also very great bike to use in city on ripping it on country or on the freeway... It is my personally favourite bike rather then BIG TUBO BUSAA
Honda Nc750x. The gas tank is actually a storage compartment. And the gas is under the seat for lower weight. Don’t barely use gas. 80 plus mpg
Perfect bike for the city 🌃
I use my 1992 Honda Shadow 600VLX
As my daily commuter in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Great bike so far
Last month I sold my white 2009 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750 to a college guy "JD" in Ft. Lauderdale - surprise him and say "Hi, JD".
No Zeros on this list?? Beyond a scooter, electric motorcycles are THE BEST commuters / city bikes.
As a Zero SR/F owner living in the 10th largest city in the US by population, can confirm.
Not in my 3rd world country México buddy, nobody respects traffic rules specially public transportation units
@@AGTR98 ok? who are you even replying to man?
@@AustinConnell sorry mate, was replying to @newZeroland
No zeros because they suck ass electric cars and bikes for the simple reason not enough charge points and they actually pollute more than gas vehicles (if) you actually do your research
Harley street 750 rider here! My first bike and I love it to death! Great to cut through LA into Santa Monica or up into Big Bear Lake.
Hell yeah the TU250x! Totally agree, bought this as my first ever motorcycle for commuting to work in the city and I have never looked back 👌
I have Vespa GTS 300 and hands down the best for the city. 65+ miles per gallon, lots of storage and powerful enough to get you even out of town on longer trips. Not to mention, cheaper to maintain than most motorcycles.
Im riding the honda nc750x. Its very easy to move a round in the city and comfortable enough for long trips. Avarage about 200km on 9L
The DCT version or the standard version?
@@dariolinder4508 it's the manual nc, with upgraded sprockets to improve ecceleration.
No the list with actual numbers counting in the screen makes in viable and clear what you're talking about and where you are
Kawasaki z650 in San Francisco! Loving the comfort and power. Real fun.
Feel like your leaving out all of the NeoRetro Scramblers and the icon of this space... The Bonnevile.
What about the Honda 500 twins? I haven't heard you mention them in any of your videos. Just bought a 2014 CB500F as my first bike, mostly for city commuting, and it's great. Maybe not as powerful as the SV650, but plenty for the city street (certainly more than the 250-400 range) and perfect for a new rider/urban commute.
I ride one myself and i'm always sad to see that they never get mentioned anywhere. It's either the 300 line or the 650 line. Never our lovely little 500s.
I agree. Cb500f has enough power, sips fuel and a huge range of over 260 miles. A bit cheaper than an sv650, the CB500F looks better too.
I daily commuted for about two years on a rebel 500 in philly. I have a triumph bobber now, and while it's probably a better bike in just about every way, I still miss my rebel. Perfect bike for city riding!
Triumph Street Twin, my dude!
Good choice. Although A Street Triple is lighter ...
@@karlosh2422 yeah, but he kind of covered stuff like that with the 600 sportbike/naked mention on the list. The retro triumph 900s really excel in around town riding and unlike a 675 triple or something, you're not wasting its capabilities in a city when you rarely crack 45mph. The bonneville/street twin is best at sub 60mph riding anyways, you may as well use it in a city.
Street Twin's my primary urban sleigh. Mostly because my FSC600 Super-Omega Scooter needs a rebuild after 38k miles of punishment. That Silverwing is the ultimate, embarrassing urban assault vehicle you never want to be seen on. Goddamn, I miss it.
But that Triumph is so noob friendly, it's a treat for old salty riders who just want a break from a high-attention requirement bike. Big, wide 5 speed box (unfortunate false neutrals not withstanding), flickable weight balance, light clutch action saves you the carpal tunnel, and the infinite bottom end torque doesn't care if you butcher a 1st gear take off or drop the clutch. No embarassing stalls at lights. You just don't have to manage it, so you can look around more and wrestle your bike less.
@@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing exactly! ua-cam.com/video/-TWTOjobiUc/v-deo.html
bought my z800 last week for going to school and race in city trafic, love it! Next step: getting an A2 license
I have ridden my friends Husqvarna Nuda 900 and it is great in the city. 400 lbs. or less and is very nimble. Kind of an oddball bike that some people don't know about...Thanks for the list Papa Yam!
The Honda 250 CRFL dual sport bikes make a great city bike. Frugal on gas, light weight and seating position which allows you to see more around you and any other dual sport 250 to 650cc :)
I use an MT-09 in B mode, traction control level 2, and it's EXCELLENT for everyday city usage.
The TU250 mother fn X makes the top spot on another best list.
I commute 17 miles of back roads on my 1988 Yamaha razz. Just have to leave a bit early lol.
Yammie my man. You're busting my balls. Again the Honda NC700x is the all around best bike ever. Where else could you have a 700 but still get 60 mpg (I average 65). It has torque and is great for city riding. You have a awesome compartment to hide your helmet and you can still load this thing up and head out on long highway rides. I've had this thing over 90plus for 50 plus miles out in the middle of the AZ desert. The Honda NC700x is the best bike ever.
@Yammie Noob
Suzuki 650 burgman ! 4 gal tank, low seat,tons of storage,very maneuverable. The 200 is half the weight and comes abs standard. BTW my first bike was a 73? Suzuki TS250....wish I still had it 😁
I ride my z125 24 miles round trip from downtown sac CA to my place, going on the freeway would be going out of the way so it’s all surface street and splitting anywhere I can. I probably save 30-45 riding companies with driving my car. Plus 6-7$ a week and a half for gas ain’t bad
scooters is king if you live inside cities. and talking about if you don't have to use the highways.
125cc+ scooters can tackle the highways really well. They are actually really good all around. Still don't like them though
@@duartegoncalves443 they are just too light. and they are not safe when truck and trailers are around running at high speeds.
Best all around Bike is a Honda Shadow 1100. Its small enough to be fairly nimble and big enough to Tour with. And there is no other bike made that is more reliable.
@@roberta7734 750 has short legs on the freeway. has a low top end like 95mph the 1100 does like 120 mph. Good luck on a ride with the Hogs LOL!
Are you only counting cruisers? Because if not this is nowhere close.
@@theCycleReport Ive owned both and there around the same size and weight accept the 1100 has more torque and longer legs not to mention more Horsepower. Its a no brainer. I got the 1100 because I was tired of Harleys pulling away.
@@theCycleReport Ya of course only cruisers. Shadow 750 is a city bike. Only good for the city. Out on the freeway you will wind the guts out of it. Its limited to short rides.
Another option: Honda CTX 700 DCT/NC 700X DCT. I am buying the CTX specifically for commuting. The afternoon rush hour where I live triples the commute time and holding a clutch lever for an hour plus becomes exhausting. My big sport touring bike is just too much bike for stop and go traffic.
What about the Honda NC750x or 700x Yammie! Gas mileage is amazing, power down low and comfortable riding position it makes it the ultimate city bike. Did I mention it has built in storage??
Honda Grom over a Honda CB500X, CTX700N, or NC700X ??? C'mon- the Grom can barely even get highway speeds if you got full gear (plus boots) and a 10lbs backpack. If we're always going 40 or less, but even still- the Grom is for the teenager on the summer job- haven't seen a 20/30 yr old really riding a Grom into downtown Chicago or NYC (just saying)
In downtown Chicago he'd get shot.
@@usernamemykel Once more, situation awareness. It's better than how it used to be in 80s and 90s- it used to go unreported! At least now you hear about them
@@zafarsyed6437 You hear about them because they don't bother with silencers anymore...
@@usernamemykel LOL! Silencers?? This is Chi-town! Nobody but the *&^%$@! could've afforded silencers, plus ain't nobody got time for that! They just shot out. Now they don't even aim and scumbags end up hitting kids as well. Anyway, taking this off topic. Grom is not good for city riding, as I can only speak for my experiences in Chi and NYC.
I got a honda cbr 150r and its perfect for commute and city traffic.
despite being imported from southeast Asia and sold by mail order out of California the CSC SG250 is a very affordable and very usable city bike and when new it box they cost $2695 with free shipping to all 48 continental U.S. states they're a decent option for someone in North America looking for a cheap first bike or commuter
You missed NC750 with DCT - not sure if you have them over the pond, great MPG no clutch, but still a proper bike and has storage...
When I was in Arizona I had a Honda Blackbird and a Triumph Rocket III. Now that I live in the San Francisco area I ride a Suzuki Burgman 650. It's expensive, it's relatively slow, and it's not that great on gas, but I think it's the best all around bike for riding around the city. The mirrors retract with the push of a button for splitting lanes, and the transmission is automatic for when you don't want to split lanes. The automatic transmission makes an hour of stop & go traffic a lot easier. It's super comfortable with a back rest and unlimited choice for where to put your feet. It's still faster than most cars on the road, and the storage area is big enough for me to get a week worth of groceries. Some people will scoff at the idea of riding a maxi scooter, but don't knock it until you try it.
Honda CTX700 DCT and Kawasaki Versy X 300. Both get 60 MPG and handle great in City Traffic. I use both.
I'd like to throw in the Husqvarna Vitpilen 401. Same bike as the KTM 390 but more of a naked bike with clip ons and that aggressive forward sportbike feel. Great city bike that you can take to the hills/mountains and have a blast in the twisties. I just picked one up and love it!
Why are Zero electric motorcycles not included? They have no maintenance no need for gas and super easy to ride...
Nicolas Baroja but the title was best city bikes...not cheapest bikes...
shadrock99 hence it’s a good city bike not a country bike. Because charging stations are more numerous than gas stations in a city like Los Angeles. Or maybe you’re someone that think global warming is fake news....
@Nicolas Baroja actually no. You can get one under $10k and the fuel and maintenance savings make up any difference.
@shadrock99 not in stop and go they don't and slower city conditions make for very long range and super efficient running.
Vmax in the city!! Cause it's no fun if you cant always be first to the next stoplight!!
That's cute!
Right at Papa Yam's cc displacement limit is the 1st gen Ducati Multistrada 620...light, great on gas, neutral riding position & in the used market they're cheaper than your average biscotti!
Twist and go scooters are by far the most popular commuter city bikes in Europe.
Stop start and filtering is what they are made for
No love for the Suzuki LS650?
Good mpg, under 400 pounds, air cooled single. Can do highway, carve a canyon, and sneak through traffic all day. And you can find a used one all day for under $2k.
Left out the best, which is Honda's nc750x dct. Easy like a moped, gas like a ninja 300, enough power for the highways. Get out of the city find some twisties and go camping out off a fire trail. True swiss army knife of a bike.
So I did some research for mpg's (prolly wasted time on some random forums)
1:25 - Kawasaki Ninja 250 / 300 / 400 - (55-75 MPG) / (50-70 MPG) / (45-60 MPG)
2:18 - Suzuki SV650 - (45-60 MPG)
3:01 - Honda Grom - (100-125 MPG)
3:47 - (multiple brands) Supermoto - (too many options but you can get >50 MPG easily, ppl recommend 450cc 4-stroke)
4:39 - Hyosung GD250N - (~70 MPG)
5:22 - Honda CB300R - (60-80 MPG)
6:07 - KTM 390 Duke - (70-85 MG)
6:50 - Kawasaki Honda Suzuki Yamaha 600cc bikes - (35-50 MPG)
8:02 - Harley-Davidson Street 750 - (40-47 MPG)
8:37 - Suzuki TU250X - (65-80 MPG)
9:26 - (multiple brands) Moped - (you can easily get >70 MPG, 100+ MPG exist, they kinda slow tho)
The mpg's obviously vary depending on who you ask, how heavy the driver was and how fast they went brrrrrrrrrrrr
I live in Harris County (Texas)...which is roughly the size of Connecticut, LOL.
City riding to me is like being in the middle of a NASCAR race on a motorcycle...so if i'm out and about and want to feel the wind on the highway without getting run over in the process, I ride my GSX-R1000. My only other option (I sorta wish I still had my Ninja 400) is my Kawi Z900.
Lots of low end torque and a very smooth ride for riding around in the more populated surrounding areas. Not ideally light weight but it's manageable power is fun and it's a joy to ride. It finally cooled off here in Texas so I'm definitely gonna get out and ride today. Great video!
i just get two weeks ago TU250X 2016 with only 140 miles =)
The Ninja 250-300-400 is good for a very short rider, and sucks pretty bad for a taller or heavier rider. I would consider a Suzuki Burgman 400cc scooter for city use- no shifting from stoplight to stoplight, keeps your work clothes cleaner, more luggage space, and less likely to be stolen than a cooler looking bike. For a tight budget the South Korean and Chinese scooters are cheap, especially if you do your own maintenance and do a lot of searching for price vs. reliability for each brand. A guy at work bought a 200cc Lifan enduro style bike good for city use- he went through extra work getting it in a box and putting it together, to get the title and registration, and he found he should have added new brake fluid from day 1 after it failed early and created master cylinder and caliper cleaning. He had a hard time finding a mechanic willing to work on it, and does most of the work himself.
What about any honda DCT bike? They're awesome in the city.
or indeed any good scooter. Practical, easy to park, carry loads, cheap. Save your money and put it towards your weekend fun ride.
Ik you probably won't see this because you get a lot of comments but I just got a 2014 ninja 300 for my first bike today and wanted to say that I absolutely love it so far and have really enjoyed myself.
Honda CB500 XA, great for all year NYC commuting. Long suspension travel for our terrible streets, good on the highway under 80mph, low price point, 60mpg and high enough to have presence and see around all the trucks and SUV's. Also ABS, it has saved my ass more then once in this crazy town and in my opinion should be considered a requirement for any city bike.
I bought a 2015 two years ago for about $4000 from a dealer in great condition with about 8000 miles on, yet to have a problem and that's with it sitting on the street all year; sans snow, for snow I take my chances and put it on the sidewalk.
Thanks for your work Yammie
You missed the Triumph Street Triple. It's a lot skinnier than all the other 600s and it's engine is fabulous.
Agreed. The Street Triple is an excellent city bike.
A Honda Solo 50 with a cbr300 engine is a fun city bike. Lightweight & unique.
I ride a Harley Sportster Iron 883 in the city, and it's great. Considered the Street series, but the older models felt/looked cheap. The newer ones seem to be much better though.
Take care!
If you live in California where the Suzuki Tu250x isn’t sold, try the Suzuki GW250. It doesn’t look quite as cool, but it performs a lot better!
Yo i grom around my city! Groming off curbs, groming through tight alleys, groming up on the sidewalk. Groming down stairs, groming downtown, groming eastside, groming lakefront. Just groming man. GROMMMMMMM!
You forgot to mention the Honda NC750 - a super fuel efficient ride. I'm averaging on mine high 70's low 80 mpg. And maintenance is easy on the pocket.
Take a honda grom for the city. Park everywhere and makes small spaces look big
The Honda Monkey is fun and easy. More exciting than a scooter or moped. Lots of performance parts too.
It’s not a new bike but a Honda CBR250R is an amazing city bike. Better than 70 mpg without trying, ABS, a fairing which makes getting caught in rain MUCH nicer than the naked bike I used to ride. Plus it’s safety orange! (At least it is if you get the Repsol edition, and is legit what I told my wife when I bought it home...) It’ll also happily sit as freeway speeds for as long as you’d like. It’s narrow enough to split through most gaps and while it won’t keep up with a Grom in that respect it also doesn’t look like you’re a grownup riding a clown bike. Plus it has a pretty upright riding position even though it doesn’t;’t look like it does when it’s parked. It looks like a proper sports bike while actually being an awesome commuter.
Cbf125 for me. Easily over 100mpg, still looks alright and I can ride it happily until I take my full test. UK rider though so bound by restrictions but it covers me for times where a scooter might struggle
The SV 650 gets too much love. Kawasaki's offerings are great too :P my er-6f is true love incarnate
CB500F is a good choice, too! Got one this summer and love it as a beginner.
More simply stated, small to mid displacement naked bikes are ideal for urban transport. Z400 or Z650 are great. The CB300 as mentioned are also excellent. And, I would also include scooters for their utilitarian character. Millions of people around the world have 1-2 scooters at their homes as the exclusive means of transportation other than buses for long trips and they make life good. I will buy a Honda Super Cub 125 just for that reason as a second bike. Strap a milk crate on the rear rack and leave the car parked.
Z1000s are great. Easy to whip and just leave it in second. 3rd if you’re good at feathering the clutch.
I love my TU250X, it's great in the city. Top speed is actually more like 85-90mph, though. I've taken it on the interstate many times, it's not a problem. Me and my wife took it 2up 1200 miles to the beach and back and even with both of us and luggage it could hit 85mph no problem. It will chug a bit in the mountains, though.
FZ07 is a great city bike that you can still easily take on the highway too.
Really glad you added the ktm duke... I love mine. Long straight roads lead to wind and vibration fatigue, but city and twisties best fun you can have!
Yamaha xmax 300 it's perfect for City and 30km highway i do every working Day and do 30km with 1lt gás. Big space under the seat.
you left out the NC700/750, fast enough for the highway, built in storage and 60+mpg, with a little extra luggage you can take it ANYWHERE you want, seen them ridden to Deadhorse AK and no heavier than anything on this list
Honestly, coming from someone who commutes daily in the city (in the non-winter months), and whose bike was literally just stolen, I think the most important detail is price. If you’ve got the space, buy a cheap bike off craigslist for your commuter bike, and then have a nice bike for your weekend rides. If you’re leaving your bike parked in a ramp or on the street daily in the city, eventually it’s gonna get stolen, or vandalized, or even just knocked over
I have a ktm duke 125. Similar to grom, but orange.
I use a mt07 for over a year on city filtering, going to the canyons, going on trips, going to work.. You miss wind protection at over 200kmh but its the perfect bike for me lightweight and lots of torque. With good tires it can be a good track bike
Been riding an XG750 in Phoenix almost daily for two years... LOVE it! With an intake and a tune, it really opens up. Suspension can use an upgrade, but overall it is a super well balanced bike!
If I had to choose a bike to ride in the city it would be the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. If you’re going to ride a small bike, you might as well do it in style.
The 401 would be a better option.
I commute with a v-rod... That is all.
Phantom Spectre Why is the V-Rod a meme with cruiser riders?
Yeah...Try a Street Glide...lol
You must know your way around a vagina
Sorry to hear that. Some day you might be able to get a man's bike.
/-\lien 8string it’s one of the only memes old timers understand
lol never ever ever thought the Yams would embrace the TU250x. Picked one up for commuting around Brooklyn and it is awesome. Costs me little more than the bus did in gas and maintenance and if you get the right used one and don't abuse it you probably won't take more than a 20% hit if you sell if after 6000 miles - which is a lot in the city! Alright TU250x fanboy out.
Your favorite, the Daytona 675 is actually really good for city riding because of its narrow physique. As a sport bike, it won't be as comfortable as an upright, but you'll be able to split traffic in very tight positions. It's narrow width of handle bars make it comfortable to get through.
Honda Grom is awesome for cities, don't forget the Yamaha MT-125, nice for filtering in cities and getting around ;) totally not being biased. The Husqvarna is extremely nice too! Also speaking of the KTM Duke 390 I've seen a couple going round the city, super nice looking bikes!
In america we don't have a mt-125 we just got the mt-3.....
@@illuforce Ah fair enough, I just got back from America but your roads are so much nicer and wider than the roads here in the UK, I feel like a 125 would suck in America compared to here lol
My Honda VT750C2 (Honda Shadow Spirit 750) is great for commuting, plus it has enough muscle for freeways and highways on a multi-hour day trip.
Kx 500 is number 1 of course
I love my Yamaha 250 star for commuting. I prefer a cruiser for the upright riding position. Caveat it's really light, i can pick the thing up by myself. I think it's 340lbs wet? So use an alarm. Can't beat 70 mpg though
Triumph street scrambler, hard to beat.
Although, the best bike for a 3rd world country city has to be a nice small dual sport like Yamaha XT 250
I own a hyosung GV250 their cruiser style rendition, brilliant bike to learn on its the one I’m going to be riding during me A1 and A2 and cheap as all hell for the younger learners like myself a measly 1600 aid and 10000 km on the bike, runs like a beaut and comfortable weight even for a 5’8 less than fit 16 year old female 😁
kawasaki versys x300. I ride mine to work every day, over speed bumps, pot holes, diesel spills, rain or shine.
Its light, excellent maneuverability, high up seat to see over the other traffic.
Plus "in the uk" its cheap and quite uncommon.
Papa Yam has blessed us with some delicious Gooch-juice free content
Slightly different consideration for what makes a great city bike, but my 2010 Daytona SE's glorious engine noise and exhaust crackle actually reverberates off the tall city buildings. Crude, cacophonous and probably not appreciated by most onlookers, but effing awesome!
HONDA CBR 650R is one of the best with inline 4 eargasm also 😍😍😍
CB300F/R reporting in..... 17k miles on that lil toy. does not give up.
I have a klx250sf supermoto and it's a blast.
The Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 is a perfect city bike!!!
Enjoy the bike life
Cheers
I was surprised it didn't make it on the list. He pretty much named the most popular bikes and the 600cc sport bikes shouldn't have even been on the list.