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  • Опубликовано: 21 май 2024
  • Beginner's Guide to Motorcycle Types
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    For beginners, finding the right motorcycle to fit their needs can be a daunting task. The selection is vast, and the expense is not insignificant. Various types of motorcycles have equally varied strengths. They also have their own set of weaknesses. Just as you wouldn’t use a sledgehammer to polish your best dress shoes, you wouldn’t want to choose a track bike if the type of riding you wanted to do was all off-road. Regardless of if you are looking for a beginner motorcycle, or are merely seeking to take a dip into another riding style that you might not be as experienced in, this video is all about providing some insight into the types of motorcycles available, and how they can improve your desired riding experience.
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Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @chrisromer609
    @chrisromer609 6 лет назад +4260

    What's the bike at 0:03

    • @RevZilla
      @RevZilla  6 лет назад +1173

      It's a Harley Sportster Iron 883 with a few modifications. -DrewZilla
      *www.revzilla.com/common-tread/house-sportster-project-wrap-up

    • @ppman204
      @ppman204 6 лет назад +84

      240 Like

    • @creeperguard1238
      @creeperguard1238 6 лет назад +29

      Chris Romero Harly sporstster

    • @joshscotty2228
      @joshscotty2228 6 лет назад +16

      Chris Romero ii

    • @sirmasteryan4958
      @sirmasteryan4958 5 лет назад +363

      Darude- Sandstorm

  • @iscrewy
    @iscrewy 5 лет назад +1971

    I like how the video's very formal and polite, and then the guy on the motorcycle insists on saying "ass" every 30 seconds XD

    • @juanpinate7319
      @juanpinate7319 4 года назад +30

      Same lmao

    • @scottb.innovations4386
      @scottb.innovations4386 4 года назад +6

      must be a demoncrap. Go cry to momma and quit crying on a website that is so professional.
      Last time I looked that word is in the dictionary.

    • @angieloverboy32
      @angieloverboy32 4 года назад +42

      Fuckin kills me...lol like I feel like a 10 year old at this point just snickering going he said "ass"

    • @xn5lol
      @xn5lol 4 года назад +21

      2:31

    • @xn5lol
      @xn5lol 4 года назад +18

      5:31

  • @deathuponusalll
    @deathuponusalll 4 года назад +5749

    I’m 6’4” tall about 250 bodybuilder...I’m getting a scooter, dat mpg fam 🔥

    • @elmerluzero3puertastechito501
      @elmerluzero3puertastechito501 4 года назад +428

      and it's a nice way to move around the city.

    • @RazeRRedux
      @RazeRRedux 4 года назад +271

      this comment is amazing

    • @elmerluzero3puertastechito501
      @elmerluzero3puertastechito501 4 года назад +277

      @@RazeRRedux yeah, it's all about economy and comfort, I gave him a thumbs up.

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 4 года назад +394

      deathuponusalll
      It is more fun to screw with people, and seeing a 6’4” bodybuilder on a scooter screws with their idea of how the world is supposed to work.....
      Don’t forget to put Viking horns on your helmet and wear fur chaps.... just to screw with them even more....

    • @deathuponusalll
      @deathuponusalll 4 года назад +60

      Rick Sanchez C137 lmaooooo 🤣🤣 this but unironically

  • @NaderBelaid
    @NaderBelaid 3 года назад +2931

    Here is the time stamps for every bike type mentioned in the video
    3:08 - Standard\Naked Bikes
    4:21 - Sport Bikes
    6:20 - Cruiser Bikes
    9:00 - Scooters
    11:57 - Touring Bikes
    14:31 - Sport Touring Bikes
    16:02 - Dirt Bikes
    19:04 - Adventure Bikes
    20:50 - Dual Sport Bikes

  • @johnathanbodkin122
    @johnathanbodkin122 3 года назад +421

    I’ve found that sometimes a very beginner being able to reach the ground very easy isn’t always a good thing. I’ve seen some buddy’s try to flinstone the bike to a stop at highway-speeds.

    • @Getthebacon
      @Getthebacon 2 года назад +29

      LMAO

    • @itzsheena5941
      @itzsheena5941 2 года назад +49

      😂😂🤣🤣 the imagery this just created in my mind!

    • @ColbyBumington
      @ColbyBumington Год назад +33

      I hope your buddy’s were wearing decent flip flops 😬

    • @brianworden7022
      @brianworden7022 Год назад

      Well then they need a brain, not a bike.

    • @trogdor420
      @trogdor420 Год назад +18

      6"3 and I did this on a vespa on my first ride. Slammed the breaks at an unexpected red light and put my feet down because the bike lost traction. Flintstoned to a stop about 5 metres past the light 😅

  • @MiHanLin1
    @MiHanLin1 4 года назад +1042

    I can't tell you how much I appreciate the lack of pretentiousness with which you approach this topic. A lot of us rookies don't know how to act, especially around our more experienced rider friends. For some of them, riding is a lifestyle, an extension of their childhood, sometimes almost a cult. The most intimidating hurdle to clear is feeling comfortable asking questions and just letting yourself be a noob. It's all about learning and growing. Well done. You guys rock!

    • @vikingthedude
      @vikingthedude Год назад +13

      more welcoming than the coffee folks i tell ya

    • @TheMrRobert
      @TheMrRobert 10 месяцев назад +11

      I completely agree I'm 33 and just rode my first motorcycle this year. Always liked them but didn't grow up with anyone who could teach me how to ride or had a motorcycle for me to learn on. I got a buddy who's a Harley Davidson mechanic who has been extremely helpful and doesn't make me feel like a moron for asking questions.

    • @wcherron
      @wcherron 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@TheMrRobertyou will learn some of the biggest meanest looking bikers are normally super nice ( of course not all of us) and more willing to help then just about anyone else you would meet especially when it comes to giving advice.

  • @redwarrior2342
    @redwarrior2342 4 года назад +1270

    no one:
    that guy: my A S S

    • @chris.pbacon1811
      @chris.pbacon1811 3 года назад +54

      I know. He was obsessed with his ass

    • @kev5666
      @kev5666 3 года назад +19

      😂😂😂 I cane looking for this comment.

    • @plasma9839
      @plasma9839 3 года назад +3

      Lol

    • @aridabackdoora
      @aridabackdoora 3 года назад +2

      Exactly🤣

    • @esauer25
      @esauer25 3 года назад +42

      felt so out of place to hear him use the word ass in such a professional video haha

  • @zlptkon
    @zlptkon 3 года назад +162

    Im 15 and my dad came to my room one day and asked if i want to try and ride a motorcycle, 3 months later im about to get my permit and trying to find a new bike since the one i got now is an older model and kinda broken, my dad just wanted to see if i can get in a new hobby so he didn’t buy anything expensive

    • @aadityashrivastava7541
      @aadityashrivastava7541 3 года назад +5

      Great, ride safe!

    • @coolminer1231
      @coolminer1231 2 года назад +25

      I’m 20 and when I told my parents I was toying with the idea of buying a dirt bike they called me stupid and said that I’m going to kill myself😂

    • @jacobcrow1042
      @jacobcrow1042 2 года назад +5

      Your so lucky , my dad will let me ride insane dirtbiked like a cr250 and a crf450r at 5”7 and 140lbs . But he won’t let me get a r3

    • @myraserpentqueen5254
      @myraserpentqueen5254 2 года назад +1

      @@coolminer1231 lmao same, I’m 20 too and literally today I asked my mum if I could buy one/learn? And she laughed then said no😑with this kinda face

    • @SophiaPetrillosBuddy
      @SophiaPetrillosBuddy 2 года назад +7

      @@coolminer1231 we're all going to die someday, so why not give it a go? You're an adult, so making a "dumb" decision is your decision

  • @aries666dc
    @aries666dc 2 года назад +79

    The way i started was really great to me and I'd definitely recommend it.
    Bought an old 2stroke 150cc bike to get used to riding on the road. Then a year or 2 later moved to a 400. Then after almost 4 years, moved to a litre bike. I felt confident and proficient at every step, as well as financially didnt get a hit at all

    • @miguelalonsogarcia2475
      @miguelalonsogarcia2475 22 дня назад +1

      Thank you for this!! It really helps. Have you swapped to a bigger size since you wrote this comment?

  • @Phantasmagoria2164
    @Phantasmagoria2164 4 года назад +1380

    when he was on the scooter, you could feel how hard he tried not to smile.

    • @treehousekohtao
      @treehousekohtao 4 года назад +243

      My brother in law has a scooter because he like to feel the wind on his vagina.

    • @VelocityFilmsCO
      @VelocityFilmsCO 4 года назад +21

      Neal Marshall - I really like this comment.

    • @meat-hook
      @meat-hook 4 года назад +142

      Scooters and fat girls. Fun to ride until your friends find out.

    • @denker032047146
      @denker032047146 3 года назад +42

      scooters a freaking awesome if you have close to work or just going to pop down to the shop. its a great compliment to a "real" bike.

    • @feangelodiaz3350
      @feangelodiaz3350 3 года назад +27

      I have the cheapest scooter you can find but it’s really fun I like how easy it is to ride and you could probably say it gives me too much confidence as my first vehicle. I want to get a real bike now but idk what to get

  • @debasishgamango5849
    @debasishgamango5849 5 лет назад +2579

    Q: How to choose a motorcycle?
    A: Depends on how much you make.

  • @Anony_Max
    @Anony_Max 3 года назад +40

    10:29 Notice that motorscooters are also automatic transmission(for what I know) and are VERY comfy and easy to drive. I have driven an N-max as a 15 year old and it was easy as hell. You basically only need to know what-what does.

  • @ddrowdy7666
    @ddrowdy7666 2 года назад +3

    I am a firm supporter of the idea that new riders should buy something slow and under powered, ride it until they can ring every last ounce of performance out of it and THEN they are ready for a real bike.

  • @VictorFernandes8
    @VictorFernandes8 6 лет назад +5038

    Why am I watching this without any driving license? lol

    • @RevZilla
      @RevZilla  6 лет назад +465

      Always good to get a head start! -DrewZilla

    • @VictorFernandes8
      @VictorFernandes8 6 лет назад +70

      Agree!

    • @daniellequinio2509
      @daniellequinio2509 6 лет назад +90

      DrJackCallaghan im 14 😂

    • @omarperez4066
      @omarperez4066 5 лет назад +55

      Keeping options in the air homie. It's a smart move

    • @souilluminat9280
      @souilluminat9280 5 лет назад +105

      That's why you buy a dirtbike, you see cops to the fields you go.

  • @AlecWyld
    @AlecWyld 7 лет назад +2869

    I recommend a stretched hayabusa as a first bike.

    • @UCBANDIT009
      @UCBANDIT009 7 лет назад +581

      with a turbo obviously

    • @redhelmet8
      @redhelmet8 7 лет назад +136

      To each his own but hayabusas look ugly to me because of the overdone curves on the bodies...

    • @jpcriddle6446
      @jpcriddle6446 7 лет назад +36

      David I agree they're ugly as a microwaved slug sprinkled with dog shit. I'd rather have the ZX 14R, but if I could have any bike in the world it world probably be either a Yamaha R6, a Kawasaki ZX6R, MV Agusta F4RR or a KTM 450 exc. I'd be plenty happy enough with any of them

    • @AlecWyld
      @AlecWyld 7 лет назад +48

      I think they are ugly too, just satire. I seriously don't recommend a hayabusa as a first, or even second, bike. Lmfao.

    • @ApeRiderr
      @ApeRiderr 7 лет назад +101

      I recommend the busa as a last bike for when youre trying to off yourself in the squidiest way possible

  • @thfreakinacage
    @thfreakinacage 2 года назад +13

    My first bike at 19 was a ZX-6R. Full on forward leaning sports bike position.
    But... I was 19. I had the body and the fitness to handle it.
    Now I'm in my 30s, I like nice bolt upright comfy bikes.
    So I'm glad I got a sports bike while I could :)

  • @user-xb4nn6ql5l
    @user-xb4nn6ql5l 3 года назад +42

    Really like those body position diagrams. I’m a complete four wheel petrolhead who is becoming majorly bike curious. I described the riding I want to do to an experienced friend who instantly said “SV650 is your first bike”. I’m starting to understand...

    • @Lodethebig
      @Lodethebig Год назад +1

      Did you end up buying an SV650? If so, what year was it? I'm looking into an SV650 as my first motorcycle and would love to hear what you have to say about it!

    • @user-xb4nn6ql5l
      @user-xb4nn6ql5l Год назад +3

      No I’m afraid not. I’m in the UK and 2 years ago, as covid raged, the best I could do was get a CBT (compulsory basic training) certificate, allowing me to ride 125cc/15hp motorcycles on “L” (for learner) plates. Although I’m plenty old enough, getting a licence was utterly impossible. Test centres focussed on the backlog of car drivers and bike tests were almost impossible to get. So I bought a CBR125R, and although I loved it, I quickly got interested in off-road, to which it clearly wasn’t suited. A year after, a white van did a janky u-turn from the wrong side of the road. I went over his bonnet and the bike stayed where it was, totalled. So was the van. But I got away with soft tissue injuries, and as I picked myself up off the tarmac, ready to lay into the chump in the van, I heard myself telling no one in particular, “on the plus side, I can get a dual sport now”. I still have that bike, a WR125R, and it does an admirable job on dirt. Less wonderful on tarmac. But having finally got my full licence, and agonised endlessly over whether to get a 200kg dirt friendly adv bike or a bigger dual sport. Then someone showed my the specs of a Kove 450 Rally, and on faith and hope alone, I ordered one. In June, I will hopefully be among the first dozen owners in England. A huge risk, buying something sight unseen, but it’s not my first time doing this. I reckon if you do enough research and follow your intuition, do and don’t look back, you rarely regret it.

    • @Lodethebig
      @Lodethebig Год назад +2

      @@user-xb4nn6ql5l Sorry to hear about your accident but good to hear that you are still riding! I will be test driving some bikes (including the SV650) over the following weeks. As it'll be my first bike I'll have nothing to compare it to so I probably won't regret anything I pick haha

    • @user-xb4nn6ql5l
      @user-xb4nn6ql5l Год назад

      @@Lodethebig yeah dude - just get on two wheels. It’s loads of fun!

  • @ohbogey
    @ohbogey 7 лет назад +1439

    loving the rider position graphic! Production values!

    • @kgsz
      @kgsz 6 лет назад +21

      cycle-ergo.com helps a lot, too.

    • @jamessawley213
      @jamessawley213 5 лет назад +5

      That's what she said.

  • @bossladya3268
    @bossladya3268 4 года назад +339

    So professional explaining but then when he says ASS🤣🤣🤣🤣 I laugh like a 5 year old. Great Video guys

  • @isaacgonzalez9013
    @isaacgonzalez9013 3 года назад +297

    Time stamp
    3:08 standard/naked bike
    4:20 sport bike
    6:18 cruiser bike
    9:00 scooter
    11:57 touring bike
    14:31 sport touring bike
    16:02 dirt bike
    19:05 adv bike
    20:50 dual sport

  • @liamh9814
    @liamh9814 2 года назад +83

    For newbies and returners, I really think a scooter is the way to get the feel of the road, especially if you are not doing to many miles at first. A year on something like a Honda PCX is a great way of getting your brain in shape for the road, plus it's practical too. In Europe the scooter is the default choice. Sure they are not as cool as a motorbike but: they are cheap to buy and run; simple to operate; nippy; practical; and fun. Oh yes and you can usually park them anywhere.

    • @ghourmi
      @ghourmi 5 месяцев назад

      True. I'm happy with my honda forza scooter.

    • @7somekindofsomething
      @7somekindofsomething 4 месяца назад +3

      Nah. Get something like a 250cc. A scooter isn’t a real bike.

    • @cyjanek7818
      @cyjanek7818 Месяц назад

      ​@@7somekindofsomethingthe thing is that when "real bikes" are stored for half a year due to weather I ride my "not real bike" whole year.
      Scooters are not perfect but they are the realest of them all simply because you can actually use them all the time

    • @jululugz2893
      @jululugz2893 8 дней назад

      ​@@cyjanek7818 I agree and practical too since the underseat storage capacity can fit a full face helmet (yamaha nmax 155). I use the scooter more than my standard/nked bike (suzuki thunder 125/en125).

  • @mycomgame007
    @mycomgame007 6 лет назад +583

    *didn't know volume was loud* "WE'RE GONNA SHOW YOU HOW TO CHOOSE A MOTORCYCLE" Parents: "...What are you watching???"

    • @omdzsful
      @omdzsful 6 лет назад +2

      lol

    • @birddaddydetta
      @birddaddydetta 5 лет назад +67

      Your response: "A video that shows me how to choose a motorcycle."

    • @CelticRider84
      @CelticRider84 5 лет назад +71

      reply, "Porn. ......Did you not just hear what he said?!"

    • @burns0100
      @burns0100 5 лет назад +26

      Well thats one way to say "Mum I want to buy a Motorcycle".

    • @cosplaylover
      @cosplaylover 5 лет назад +9

      Honestly I told my parents that I wanted a motorcycle and they were fine with it. My adoptive grandmother (long story) on the other hand was like, “THEY ARE DEATH TRAPS!” Still didn’t convince me to not want one😂

  • @abigailphillips6817
    @abigailphillips6817 5 лет назад +916

    As someone who is just starting their research to becoming a rider and a 5ft 5in women, I found this video to be SUPER helpful. Keep up the amazing work! You both have great presentation/presenter presence

    • @motorcycleislife8296
      @motorcycleislife8296 4 года назад +58

      Make sure you learn to do maintenance, it's not all about riding.

    • @timestamp2525
      @timestamp2525 4 года назад +15

      I gave the 69th like. You're welcome

    • @motorcycleislife8296
      @motorcycleislife8296 4 года назад +9

      @@timestamp2525 lol

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 4 года назад +44

      Abigail Phillips
      Guys get tied up in engine size and horsepower. Don’t get caught up in that and ignore when they try and tell you that you need at least a 1000cc bike with 150 or more horsepower... for someone your size, a 300 to 500cc bike is good for highway riding.... if you don’t ever plan on staying on a highway more than 5 miles at a time, than a 250 (or even a 125cc Grom or Z125) might work for you... and don’t worry about getting a “motorcycle for life” most people’s first motorcycles get sold or traded within eighteen months as they learn their likes and dislikes... that said, if you get something like a Grom, 250 dual sport, or even a Himalayan; then adding a second bike and not trading in for one might be more fitting later on.... you’ll know why.....

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 4 года назад +27

      mike force
      She was probably thumb typing and whatever she typed got autocorrected to “women.”
      It’s youtube, don’t get hung up on grammatical errors...

  • @vice.nor.virtue
    @vice.nor.virtue 3 года назад +21

    "Spurge, you look like you're ready for a day shopping at the Italian market!" ahah I couldn't have said it better myself. I remember family vacations in Italy when I was about 10 and my gosh I have never seen more human beings riding scooters in any other country my whole life!

  • @patg14
    @patg14 2 года назад +10

    Been riding 14 years, done some track days, still watching beginner videos. Always something worthwhile.

  • @DanDanTheFireman
    @DanDanTheFireman 4 года назад +1966

    Love this video. Getting people into motorcycling is the hardest step.

    • @inshorereaper7623
      @inshorereaper7623 3 года назад +38

      I fixed my gfs Honda rebel 250 after it sat for years.. in one day I learned and took it out around the backroads.. I fell in love.. my gf was telling me how much I’ve been missing out.. now I’m thinking about rebuilding the engine on a 90 Kawasaki 600 and maybe buy me a sportster to start out while learning more of how to fix them.. didn’t realize how soothing a ride on two wheels is.

    • @kiradotee
      @kiradotee 3 года назад +2

      Nice to see you here Dan. 🙂

    • @Slazlo-Brovnik
      @Slazlo-Brovnik 3 года назад +22

      The hardest step is to get 18 year old boys to survive the first 5 years on their 80HP+ machines.

    • @forwardobservations8222
      @forwardobservations8222 3 года назад +7

      once you feel the wind, you go all in

    • @YeeHaw-jk3sr
      @YeeHaw-jk3sr 3 года назад

      Love your content keep it up

  • @roshannalturk
    @roshannalturk 5 лет назад +736

    "You don't want an adventure bike as your first bike."
    ".......mom, I want an adventure bike."

    • @tigercs1
      @tigercs1 5 лет назад +12

      CB500X, Versys 650, V-Strom 650 gooooo!

    • @revivrevalchn3503
      @revivrevalchn3503 5 лет назад +11

      I kinda a agree, as i'm not those people who start with smaller CC motorcycle then sold it to step up for larger one.
      Adventure bike is like all in one multi-role package in my opinion and that really interesting.
      and if i gonna buy one, i gonna use it for a very long time so i need those multi-purpose characteristic from that motorcycle.

    • @mussabsaleem1718
      @mussabsaleem1718 5 лет назад +4

      Adventure bike it is XD

    • @uscopic4614
      @uscopic4614 4 года назад +1

      @@tigercs1 I have my licence since 8 monthes, Vstrom rider here, and it's a really, really nice bike, don't hesitate to go for it !

    • @Horses7
      @Horses7 4 года назад

      @@revivrevalchn3503 but not for city rides

  • @ditchdot
    @ditchdot 3 года назад +7

    This was actually extremely helpful, other videos are so technical and I know nothing about motorcycles so this was easy to understand, thank you for making this

  • @natebit7167
    @natebit7167 2 года назад +1

    I love the body position diagrams used in this vid- they do a fantastic job at visualizing the ergonomics of each job

  • @jacobsgarage1458
    @jacobsgarage1458 7 лет назад +1090

    Supermoto is a fun starter

    • @ChatniJay
      @ChatniJay 7 лет назад +47

      i bought a super moto for my first bike they are heaps of fun and have a fair bit of power if you need it

    • @GT6SuzukaTimeTrials
      @GT6SuzukaTimeTrials 7 лет назад +34

      I would've bought the Suzuki DR-Z400 SM if it had fuel-injection and a 6th gear.

    • @DominicanOps
      @DominicanOps 7 лет назад +3

      Hard to find. At least in my neck of the woods. Only option seems to be the DRZ. Other's that were "built", hard to trust sometimes.

    • @LizardMane
      @LizardMane 7 лет назад +3

      would be the perfect bike. still love my drz tho what did you get instead?

    • @DominicanOps
      @DominicanOps 7 лет назад +4

      Got a CBR600RR. Supermotos are cool and all but at the end of the day I can't say no to a good looking sportbike. Maybe one day, I'll be able to afford a supermoto as a second bike.

  • @shikhanshu
    @shikhanshu 6 лет назад +419

    dayumn.. what an extremely high quality video... impressed!

    • @Floof_Factory
      @Floof_Factory 5 лет назад +9

      Yeah, pretty easy to understand. Well scripted, straight to the point and informative

    • @angelao824
      @angelao824 5 лет назад

      Shikhanshu Agarwal agreed!

  • @KB-dn9xu
    @KB-dn9xu 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video, exactly what I am looking for after 20yrs returning to motorcycles. You both are amazing, to the point and clearly explained things and choices out there. Appreciate your content👍👏

  • @WhiskeyLaroo
    @WhiskeyLaroo 3 года назад +3

    This moment when i knew i always wanted the cruiser and clicked the video to find out its not only wicked bike but it is actually perfect for beginners..awesome 😁

  • @moro1112
    @moro1112 5 лет назад +79

    That scooter would look damn good in my garage next to my Prius ! 🤔

  • @BladeDoomer86
    @BladeDoomer86 6 лет назад +207

    Man, as a total noob, this video rocks. You guys are real pros. Liked and subbed

  • @thatchanguy
    @thatchanguy 2 года назад +9

    This is an excellent video explaining a hobby that has a good amount of complexity that you’ve made more straightforward. Though scripted, your delivery and back and forth is one of the best I’ve seen - in any industry.
    I’m not even in the market, but thoroughly enjoyed your efforts. Keep it up!

  • @leonardhill4440
    @leonardhill4440 2 года назад +2

    This whole video is me… I’m a very new rider. Two months. This was extremely helpful thank you so much. How cool would it be to hang out with these guys for a day ride. Probably learn a ton.

  • @will3673
    @will3673 6 лет назад +640

    I'll get uhh... one with a ... training wheels

    • @burns0100
      @burns0100 5 лет назад +35

      Scooter it is.... lol.

    • @cosplaylover
      @cosplaylover 5 лет назад +24

      Honestly as soon as I saw the storage on the scooter I was like, “I chose this one!”

    • @burns0100
      @burns0100 5 лет назад +5

      You can add storage to any bike and it is recommended you do if you plan to use it for commuting and travel. A top box is generally the easiest option for most bikes other then the cruiser style ones.

    • @TheRealElmoSkateTeam
      @TheRealElmoSkateTeam 5 лет назад +1

      @@burns0100 all I gotta say is.... backpacks haha

    • @burns0100
      @burns0100 5 лет назад

      Yes backpacks are good or more specifically rucksacks but the benefit of hard storage is it can hold more rigid objects like your Helmet and it's waterproof.
      If you're looking into backpacks I'd suggest Kriega.

  • @JeahnLaffitteAdventures
    @JeahnLaffitteAdventures 5 лет назад +212

    The motion tracking is on point for the ergo graphics! Whoever’s doing that deserves an award! 🥇

    • @brucedavidson7422
      @brucedavidson7422 4 года назад +3

      A computer will track a group of pixels selected by a human! Thank the person that made the software:)

  • @egyptwns89_26
    @egyptwns89_26 2 года назад +2

    I had a 2012 Harley Davidson Sportster with a 1200cc Iron883 motor and I was in love with that bike. It was the right size for me and the right style. It was light enough for me to be able to pick up. But I had to return it shortly after getting it. I was never big on bigger bikes but I have thought about them from time to time. But I miss that Sportster.

  • @Test-pw2rb
    @Test-pw2rb 3 года назад +52

    So happy to see scooters included in this list. Scooters need love too!

    • @ethancooper1560
      @ethancooper1560 2 года назад +1

      I’ve seen dirt bike riders play on a scooter after a race and even hit small jumps with it, it’s just so stupid it’s fun

  • @murdochcampbell7211
    @murdochcampbell7211 5 лет назад +372

    They so positive about the 50cc scooter

    • @brandonbariel8279
      @brandonbariel8279 5 лет назад +45

      that wasn't 50 cc both of them where at least 150cc

    • @theflyingbrompton4787
      @theflyingbrompton4787 5 лет назад +13

      ...both scoots were 300cc.

    • @MacTechG4
      @MacTechG4 4 года назад +2

      rozbi; it’s the Mopet show, YAAAAY! (Waves arms madly) ;)

    • @EnlightenedSavage
      @EnlightenedSavage 4 года назад +47

      Scooters are a blast. Engine size is a indicator of nothing. Your prejudice exposes your inexperience.

    • @DocHollidayGames
      @DocHollidayGames 4 года назад +14

      @@EnlightenedSavage I love scooters, but I definitely enjoy a 150cc more than the 50cc one I used to own. That extra power is extremely helpful when I need to get out of dangerous situations in a hurry, and helped me get out of the path of drivers who were texting and driving more than once. I almost got plowed into at a red light by a driver who was on his phone, and my 50cc would not have been able to accelerate fast enough to avoid him like I did with my 150cc.

  • @clinchergt
    @clinchergt 7 лет назад +448

    Well this is a huge coincidence. I decided today I'm buying a motorcycle and this series is probably gonna help me a lot. Videos seem to have great production value and an amazing, informative script. Thanks a lot guys

    • @robertp457
      @robertp457 7 лет назад +5

      Check out Triumph their updated classics line are well built, comfortable, fun and well priced.

    • @gaddiel09
      @gaddiel09 7 лет назад

      clinchergt chose a bike yet?

    • @ApeRiderr
      @ApeRiderr 7 лет назад +2

      LOVE Triumph I just got a 2016 street triple r and Im in love, that triple whistle....

    • @professorlayabout4878
      @professorlayabout4878 7 лет назад +3

      Cant wait to buy the new Bonnie t120.

    • @IkeOzurumba
      @IkeOzurumba 7 лет назад +3

      awesome! good luck man! Make sure you don't get too much power right off the bat! It will save your life as you're learning. Be safe and take a rider course! it's a lifestyle change. you're gonna love it!!!

  • @essebug1066
    @essebug1066 11 месяцев назад +1

    I started with a dirt bike, now I have a dual sport and then I'll graduate to a adventure bike, cruiser and then sport! That's my life plan!

  • @terebiomimasu
    @terebiomimasu 3 года назад +24

    Awesome. This is one of the best 'For Beginner' videos I have ever seen. Either these guys are amazing speakers or they rehearsed like crazy. Really impressive.

  • @acquiredtargett6015
    @acquiredtargett6015 7 лет назад +191

    Thanks for doing this beginner series. I really appreciate it

  • @theobryden2889
    @theobryden2889 4 года назад +293

    Why have I watched this 5 times in the past 2 years, and I still don't have my license :(

    • @elxthrs
      @elxthrs 4 года назад +4

      Mate same here😂😂

    • @motorcycleislife8296
      @motorcycleislife8296 4 года назад +4

      Takes a big commitment, cost money to do the msf course plus buy a bike is expensive

    • @FalconWindblader
      @FalconWindblader 4 года назад +2

      Well, even if you're just gonna be a regular rider with no interests of really getting into bikes, you'd still hafta fork quite a decent amount of $$ getting both the license & a decent bike after all. & i'm speaking as a guy who'd been interested in bikes for over 10 years, & still don't have a bike license & not getting one any time soon.

    • @thecman26
      @thecman26 4 года назад

      Take the MSF class, trust me!

    • @warriorharj79
      @warriorharj79 3 года назад

      @@FalconWindblader why

  • @AnthonyMillerTony
    @AnthonyMillerTony 2 года назад

    The writing and execution on this video are great, both in content and dialogue. Thanks for the tips!

  • @MechanicalMeltdowns
    @MechanicalMeltdowns 3 года назад

    I cant believe these videos are free. Thanks for doing what you guys do!

  • @Filitelchy
    @Filitelchy 4 года назад +36

    How I chose my bike,
    > I have been wanting to get a bike for a while
    > Go into Motorcycle shop and look around
    > I go onto the stage (it was on old auction house) and look around
    > One 'cycle sticks out due to nonchalant colours and framework
    > Sit down on it
    > Find out it's an Indian, not bad, not bad
    > Knows how much power is in it that's probably not good for beginners
    > Continue to look around and sit on a few more bikes
    > All have an odd feeling so I go back to the Indian
    > Indian has a nice feeling
    > I buy it
    > It works perfectly for me, despite me being a beginner
    _
    Then I watched this and found out that it's fine for beginners. Lol

    • @alantaylor6691
      @alantaylor6691 3 года назад +1

      Is the Indian 2 or 4 stroke and how many cc is it?

  • @KhainiSader
    @KhainiSader 7 лет назад +86

    dual sport is good for city riding as well!!! You sit tall so people can see you and you can see more around you. You can go over pot holes, bad roads and escape accidents like jumping the curb etc The height is intimating but if you ride proper then you will be fine! They usually come low CC engines with especially the modern ones but you get good gas mileage and longer service intervals. Dont even have to be afraid of dropping the bike(just upgrade handle bar or/AND put on hand guards) + a skid plate and a seat upgrade if you plan to ride 2 + hours in single ride

    • @gunchowder5065
      @gunchowder5065 7 лет назад +3

      Brooklyn Adventure dude on a dual sport literally all you need is a new seat and hand guards to keep from breaking levers. I just got rid of my wr for a street bike and I miss the comfy riding position, the ability to go anywhere and being able to throw it off a bridge, pick it up and ride it again. Now if I just tip over on my new bike, I have to worry about paint. And dual sport or dirt bike parts are as cheap as it comes

    • @KhainiSader
      @KhainiSader 7 лет назад

      dropped my bike plenty and dont care either. BEST IN WORLD :D

    •  6 лет назад +4

      tall seat height doesn't matter, since you aren't supposed to ride with you feet on the ground.

    • @ripmax333
      @ripmax333 6 лет назад +4

      when you are at a stop you need your feet or at least one on the ground, so at some point it does matter.

    • @KhainiSader
      @KhainiSader 6 лет назад +2

      actually even MSF tells you you need only 1 foot on the ground. NOT BOTH. Leave 1 foot on the rear brake. Usually I leave my bike in first gear while holding the clutch in and left foot down with right foot on rear brake.
      Good habit to learn for hill starts as well and holding the bike on hill!. im 5'10 and with 31.5 inch inseam with 36.5 inch seat height, you will get comfortable after a while

  • @ratelhoneybadger
    @ratelhoneybadger 2 года назад +1

    Y'all are so wholesome🤗thank you for the super content👌🏾

  • @aarnavjoshi5763
    @aarnavjoshi5763 Год назад +2

    This video is so well made. Perfectly concise and very informative at the same time. Kudos

  • @MelanieAntunes27
    @MelanieAntunes27 4 года назад +42

    Dirt bikes have a special place in my heart. I have one and I love it

    • @motorcycleislife8296
      @motorcycleislife8296 4 года назад +7

      Imagine the fun of a dirt bike, but being able to go anywhere with it. Welcome to motorcycles

    • @1aande1
      @1aande1 4 года назад +9

      @@motorcycleislife8296 Supeemotos

    • @shubhamkondedeshmukh2673
      @shubhamkondedeshmukh2673 3 года назад

      Which dirt bike do you have?

  • @99sinking
    @99sinking 5 лет назад +134

    And here i am, cruising around with my 105cc honda i got for 600 bucks..

    • @omargonzales3
      @omargonzales3 3 года назад +1

      @MFulmer456 and what do you call those bikes

    • @kozatas
      @kozatas 3 года назад +2

      @MFulmer456 Tell him that "they call it scrambler, a subdivision of standard bikes."

    • @dcd5050
      @dcd5050 3 года назад

      @MFulmer456 not a bad way to go. My first ride a was a bus.... haha nah seriously my first bike was a 50cc yamaha jog r. And I miss it so much haha it was fun

    • @dcd5050
      @dcd5050 3 года назад

      @@wbakamagyarleafy those are cool bikes

    • @Xergecuz
      @Xergecuz 3 года назад

      My first bike was a 110cc 83 honda trike, I used to spend all weekend on it.

  • @shesmashingit
    @shesmashingit 2 года назад +2

    Love the video my dudes. Super super informative and helpful as someone who is just dipping their toe into the world of motorcycles. Lots of great info. Appreciate you guys

  • @lefunkable
    @lefunkable Год назад

    I have an AKT TT 250 Dragon... I've bought it 4 months ago and it's a Beauty. I'm taking good care of it and trying to keep it for a long time. Thanks for the video and keep up with the good work

  • @sethsullivan5295
    @sethsullivan5295 4 года назад +23

    I started out with a 150cc scooter. I was that brand new beginner. I gained confidence and moved up to a 250cc and now I have a Honda 700 and a Can-Am Spyder. I can relate to your video! I love motorcycling and now have years in and look forward to years more!

    • @aguyfromnothere
      @aguyfromnothere 2 года назад

      If the Spyder was electric I would get one. Still might try it.

    • @MadCuzUBroke
      @MadCuzUBroke Год назад

      @@aguyfromnothere what’s the main difference or pro/con of a bike being electric vs gas?

    • @freezingicy9457
      @freezingicy9457 Год назад

      @@MadCuzUBroke there are no pros. The only difference is now youre using petroleum indirectly instead of directly

    • @wlt3585
      @wlt3585 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@MadCuzUBroke Ease of use is a big one-most if not all of them you just power on and go. There's no warming to be done or worry about stalling like gas powered bikes. They aren't the fastest things but they get you around very nifty. There's also the heavily reduced amount of maintenance, but that's electric powered vehicles in general.
      If you were primarily going to be riding in a busy city, 100% electric bikes are a contender

    • @kellyfucillo9259
      @kellyfucillo9259 4 месяца назад

      Four months on a Honda Navi for me learning the basics. Now I have a Speed 400 on order.

  • @RealCoachRonn
    @RealCoachRonn 3 года назад

    I'm a rider returning after nearly 17 years not owning bike. My first liter bike was a 2003 Hyubusa. My first cruiser was a 96 fatboy. Than you guys because all the various style bikes I see at dealerships muddled my decision process.

  • @ryanpettaway8002
    @ryanpettaway8002 2 года назад

    This was incredibly helpful. Thank you for putting this together!

  • @fatherton1
    @fatherton1 5 лет назад +15

    Wow! This is an excellent video! My biggest complaint with RUclips in general is there are too many people who ramble and don't know how to make a point. The guys who made this video are pros and drive home their point with authority. Fast moving, informative, with excellent visuals. Great Video, guys!

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 4 года назад

      Franklin Atherton
      Yep, Revzilla lost a pro when Lem decided on moving away from videos and Revzilla... I hope he gets all he wants out of life and congratulations to him on his weight loss....

  • @JDelta87
    @JDelta87 7 лет назад +30

    It seems with every video the quality improves but you all have reached a new level of production with this series. Excellent work.

  • @christiannilsen2835
    @christiannilsen2835 3 года назад +1

    This channel is awesome! The graphics added blows my mind. Wow guys

  • @reymondatienza8427
    @reymondatienza8427 3 года назад +1

    thanks a lot man! I'm looking for a bike and i've been looking into looks and power only. now i have considered when shall I use it and this video helped me a lot and will surely save me a lot of money. thanks again!

  • @justice7788
    @justice7788 4 года назад +37

    Thanks for including scooters, awesome video 👍

  • @Drunken_Hamster
    @Drunken_Hamster 5 лет назад +218

    Honestly, I really like that white scooter.

    • @Wetballs
      @Wetballs 4 года назад +9

      Only a sjw would like a scooter

    • @StoryoftheYear16
      @StoryoftheYear16 4 года назад +37

      @@Wetballs name checks out.

    • @Wetballs
      @Wetballs 4 года назад

      @@StoryoftheYear16 lol

    • @cameron2900x
      @cameron2900x 4 года назад

      StoryoftheYear16 BRUH

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 4 года назад +1

      John Smith
      I, as the first person to use the term “Libtard” in emails or social media, am here to tell you that you are wrong on this...
      (and I think you are a Russian Bot)

  • @p.lakhyaharichandana879
    @p.lakhyaharichandana879 3 года назад +8

    Wow, amazing presentation, clean and very informative, this clears a lot of doubts , thank a lot, very well explained. And you made it fun.

  • @jg1468
    @jg1468 2 года назад

    Thanks you guys! You guys are awesome thank you as well to Steve for helping me choose a pair of lights 🤙

  • @davidd19lp80
    @davidd19lp80 5 лет назад +10

    This video helped me more than any forums on the internet! Thank you RevZilla!

  • @sarahmoore3516
    @sarahmoore3516 6 лет назад +48

    I've been driving a scooter for about a year (Genuine Buddy 125). I love to see how people smile when they see me. It's adorable. I've been thinking about getting a "real motorcycle" for a couple months. I always knew my scooter would be a gateway drug, just like these guys said.

    • @RamenOnWheels
      @RamenOnWheels 6 лет назад +3

      Sarah I get those same looks. People find it unique and interesting for some reason. 😄 scooters 4 life.

    • @dominicmotes6940
      @dominicmotes6940 6 лет назад

      I like my tiny motorbikes like the 90 cc ct90

    • @djpeteyc
      @djpeteyc 5 лет назад

      Dude same!! Looking to get a grom though. I think it will be a good transition

    • @therealshimo
      @therealshimo 5 лет назад

      I only have a bicycle

    • @names-j
      @names-j 5 лет назад

      I have a Grom, you get a bunch of confused looks. More fun than a scooter but the same power.

  • @ericphunt
    @ericphunt 10 месяцев назад

    Amazing production quality, analysis, speaking tempo, and handing off to both guys. High level production channel!

  • @giorgikhubua5283
    @giorgikhubua5283 2 года назад

    Great content guys, just getting into biking and this vid really helped me form general knowledge and understanding of bikes. Respect❤️

  • @Alex__palumbo
    @Alex__palumbo 4 года назад +22

    I spent an hour at the dealership debating between the Iron 883 and the Forty-Eight because I am fairly short. The sales person swapped out seats so i could feel what different options/heights felt like in addition to comparing mid and forward controls.

  • @rwauyo
    @rwauyo 4 года назад +10

    Thank you guys!!! You guys helped me get a new bike 2 years after I first watched. Watched again and broke out of my shell and committed to a new biking style.

  • @romangalich8733
    @romangalich8733 8 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic and a very comprehensive explanation, great video!

  • @brianpatton3228
    @brianpatton3228 2 года назад

    Really well done video. Extremely helpful. Now I understand the difference between the different types of bikes.

  • @ItchyKneeSon
    @ItchyKneeSon 6 лет назад +25

    I live in Japan and started on an old, beat-up 2-stroke 49cc scooter that I wasn't afraid to dump or crash. Light, great handling, zippy, cheap. Once I learned how other drivers treat scooters (legally limited to 30kph and people regularly pass going 60kph) and got comfortable, I bought an older dual-purpose, on/off-road 2-stroke bike with some cargo room, longer legs, and a manual gearshift. I love being able to stand up and see over traffic to avoid potential dangers, or to just take in the scenery. I feel like this progression was very logical.

  • @annjfk
    @annjfk 5 лет назад +10

    This is one of the top videos that explain what the different types of motorcycles are. really informative.

  • @boredgamer181
    @boredgamer181 3 месяца назад

    This was really helpful! Good work guys.

  • @momulatto7544
    @momulatto7544 3 года назад

    Thanks for making this video really big help!

  • @matijahorsky7478
    @matijahorsky7478 4 года назад +53

    11:07 man you have to have that akrapovic exhaust on a vespa

  • @SVKTed
    @SVKTed 4 года назад +11

    Impressive and helpful video. I really appreciate how politely you are trying to give advice and yet not force any choices for the motorcyclist. These approach trully shows how good-hearted people you are. Bravo!

  • @cashenjoe1
    @cashenjoe1 3 года назад

    Fantastic video! Thank you both!

  • @zachwasham7112
    @zachwasham7112 2 года назад

    Great content. Thanks, guys.

  • @Daniel010601
    @Daniel010601 4 года назад +7

    I’m leaning entirely on this video for my first bike choice for next year! ( taking classes now!) . Very well done by the way ! You guys know what you’re talking about

  • @DiegoRuiz1991
    @DiegoRuiz1991 6 лет назад +167

    The car equivalent for these bikes:
    · Standard / Naked = the affordable sportscar
    · Sportbike = the not-affordable sportscar
    · Cruiser = the clumsy old-school muscle car
    · Scooter = the Smart
    · Maxiscooter = the econobox
    · Touring = the roadtrip machine
    · Dirtbike = the hardcore offroader
    · Adventure = some are body-on-chassis SUVs (mostly KTM & BMW), some are crossover SUVs (almost all the rest)
    · Dual-sport/Enduro = a civilized hardcore offroader or a radical body-on-chassis SUV
    EXTRA
    · Sports-tourer = the sports sedan
    · Scrambler = that one tuned muscle car that looks like it could offroad... kinda
    · Trials = the rock crawler
    For me, offroad bikes are the most interesting. Back in the 70s and 80s they had a 4-wheel equivalent, manufacturers actually produced cars that could battle against the offroad bikes on the wider gravel roads. Once the late 80s hit, most car manufacturers just quit while the bike guys never stopped going crazier. A current dirtbike is stupidly capable to the point you don't have low-quality options, all dirtbikes are insanely good. Just imagine a SUV only being sold with a V8, a reinforced lightweight chassis and a $10k suspension, it's insane... but people love that on a motorbike, they enjoy them, buy them and race them.

  • @mymatemartin
    @mymatemartin 2 года назад

    Fantastic video. So helpful and informative. Thank you.

  • @FaithisKey792
    @FaithisKey792 2 года назад

    Amazing gentlemen, extremely helpful. Thank you and God bless you both and your love ones.

  • @MJKircher1221
    @MJKircher1221 4 года назад +57

    Definitely would've liked to see some cafe racers.

  • @TVguy9999
    @TVguy9999 5 лет назад +229

    “more smiles per gallon”...🤪

    • @cameron2900x
      @cameron2900x 4 года назад

      TVguy9999 bruh

    • @TheSenseiKai
      @TheSenseiKai 4 года назад +4

      Americans will come up with anything to avoid the metric system lol

    • @melissapatino3852
      @melissapatino3852 Год назад

      Give him a red bull he needs his wings to ride back home lmfao

  • @epickat2716
    @epickat2716 2 года назад

    Very informative, thanks for the work and video.

  • @JoeSmith-vf9gz
    @JoeSmith-vf9gz Год назад

    This was very helpful. Thanks.

  • @danielgilljam1715
    @danielgilljam1715 6 лет назад +499

    You forgot to mention that most cruisers weigh like a billion tones

    • @TheVillainInGlasses
      @TheVillainInGlasses 6 лет назад +18

      That's why I like my Warrior so much. Aluminum frame means it's a good 200 lbs less than a similarly sized Harley/Honda.

    • @GURken
      @GURken 6 лет назад +13

      not in a modern world with its vulkan s and ctx700

    • @CarolinaCowboys
      @CarolinaCowboys 6 лет назад +1

      I like the looks of them, but they're just too heavy.

    • @austinmosier6558
      @austinmosier6558 6 лет назад +3

      Carolina Cowboys too heavy you only gonna pick all that weight unless you drop it. Standing it up is all you need to do.

    • @unclejane7453
      @unclejane7453 6 лет назад +1

      Would you like to tickle trout with me?

  • @kamarynkamaryn
    @kamarynkamaryn 5 лет назад +13

    You guys hands down have the best videos on youtube. High quality in-depth reviews and you guys offer so much help

  • @rajeevsai91
    @rajeevsai91 Год назад

    Thank you for making this video. Got to know different types of bikes, their purpose, comfort, which is suitable for us etc.

  • @amiedoll60
    @amiedoll60 7 месяцев назад

    Love my scooter!I have a Honda PCX, and it's amazing. I live rurally, so it's hard to find lessons, being easier to ride means I can teach myself, and it's very forgiving.

  • @Mohsinkhan-407
    @Mohsinkhan-407 4 года назад +52

    Great detailed explanation on the sitting postures and comfort on variety of bikes. Kudos to the professional review! 👍🏼

  • @calcrappie8507
    @calcrappie8507 4 года назад +13

    I think a great beginner bike is the street legal dual sport KLX 250. Bought the KLX (camo version) for mainly off road desert and minor street work. Turns out this bike is surprisingly good for city streets and in town commuting. Good for lane splitting too. 6 speeds and you will be doing lots of shifting but it is very smooth and easy to do. Power is adequate. Top speed maybe 85 mph but really not designed for freeways. I'm getting close to 70 mpg so very economical. Fun little bike. Electric start. Fuel injected. Disc brakes on front and back. Negatives are it's rather tall, but it does come down to earth when you sit on it. Pretty good seat and comfort for being a dual sport. Maybe 5 foot 10 inch or taller for rider height.

  • @gabrielblakeproductions8537
    @gabrielblakeproductions8537 3 года назад

    Thank you for this video, u got me to subscribe. I like that you go into detail and dont ramble. Great info

  • @djrockssss
    @djrockssss 2 года назад +1

    Wow what a well done video! Super informative and easy to understand. Just got my M1 after my partner got his and a sport bike. Wish me luck!