"He got his gear few days later so please don't hate for no gear." Because, as everyone knows, you can't get hurt in the first few days on a motorbike!
I just started on an R6 and that’s the biggest take away.. respect it. Even though it has very little power below 6-8k rpm, it’s still a missile and super easy to take a corner too quickly
If your here because you want to buy your first bike, but are confused by all the different answers and blogs on engine size, let me give yoh my take. First off, im 5'8", 175lbs. If you are way taller or shorter than me, my opinion may not be of any good advice. I remember before I bought my first bike I read many articles informing owners that a 600cc bike is far too much, and will go on to cite statitstics on crashes/fatalities. Most articles I found advised to leave the 600cc and up bikes alone, the "supersport class". Best advice I took was listening to myself and buying a 600. A Cbr 600rr to be exact. If your into the supersport bikes that most younger folks are into, you will be highly disappointed riding anything but. Some will say experience matters, well guess what, that cbr was the very first bike period i rode besides pedal bike. I never even sat on a dirtbike. In fact I didnt even know how to shift the bike when I bought it. Thats how damn green i was. I actually killed ny battery stalling out the first time i tried to figure it out. Had I used a little piece of my brain at the time and just watched a video of someone telling me to just sit still and let the clutch out slow then back again, and basically rock the bike, I would have been floating dowb rt95 that day instead of looking for a battery tender. In fact once i figured out how the clutch worked the following day, It was smooth sailing from there and never had another problem. I felt comfortable in turns, although I have had friends that rode for years and yet still scared me watching them ease up to the point of looking dangerous on sharp turns. Just keep looking ahead and your bike will take you there. Dont focus on the immediate road, you want to ease into all your movements, using peripheral vision and occassional road spotting to avoid holes/debris. Dont get caught up watching the tach or such, you will learn to shift simply by the feel of the torque in the throttle and the sound of the engine in no time. Getting back to engine size, I will say after riding my 600 for 4 years and 60,000 miles, It was a fun bike. You could yank the throttle but not have to worry about liftoff(unless timed just right), Was fast, i topped my speed on tach out at 181mph, although it was prob closer to 171 real life.Although these have smaller engines, they are higher revving, which help close the gap somewhat on the top end speed across most of the class. Dont expect though to give any 1000cc bike a run for their money, unless your a better rider and or you have made some expensive mods. My 600 was so light, It handled so well in turn. This is where the 600 in my opinion has an advantage. Im just an average size guy, so trying to hit turns on a 1000cc the same way i did on my 600 will never be as easy, although in time im sure its minimal once you and the bike know each other well. Thats one thing i miss, the agility was phenominal. It was a smaller bike overall, and alot lighter, but because it was a high revving bike, I could still get all the speed i wanted (except when riding with all my buddies who all had bike no less than 1000cc to zx1400cc.) I take no pride in the fact im fortunate to be alive and well as well as my friends, we rode like absolute idiots for years. I do not recommend. I had many near death experiences, yet i was younger and dumber. All in all, a 600cc bike can look as good if not better than any other 600 or 1000 or 1300 1400 whatever. But drop to a different class, and believe me, you will regret not buying that 600 in short time. It doesnt take long to get comfortable(Whetherr its good or not js), You will enjoy the experience of the 600 as well as anyone can love their bike, Personally I wanted a cbr1000rr just because i got bored after those years and wanted a new challenge. I love, LOVE my 1000, but I probably wouldnt be alive had I started on it. The 600 is in some ways forgiving. 1000cc supersport = be prepared and experienced, or be prepared to become a statistic. Look I know theres many exceptions to this, and good job for you if you started on a 1000. But maybe you had the same luck if not more and made it through. I can tell you the throttle will not let you yank on it as you please like a 600 will. Yank the throttle hard and most times if in low gear, the bike will come up snap of finger. Acceleration is mind numbing, and the ability to be going 170 and still have have some room to keep accelerating just blows your mind how fast these machines go. Needless to say, I have gotten married and had a child, and I can proudly say I have never tached redlined my 1000. Nor do i care if i do. I respect her to the max whenver i get on her, I can feel her power being tame as i ride. I can feel and hear the sound of a beast being caged. I only uncage the beast at the right time here or there. Riding her like i did the 600 would mean living a near death experience everytime. I love the feel that i have all the power and so much more that i can open up, and yet still so juch more left untapped. Then again, turns and twisties were way more fun on the 600, the 1000 a bigger girl all around, shez harder and more stubborn to turn vs the 6. Dont let this fool you though, what i seem as a big difference is probably not a whole helluva lot in reality. Point iz, buy a 600 and be happy for years. Its not too big, and it never has to be small, unless you end up riding with people like myself. Personally, I could go back to a 600 and be just as happy, Except aggravatig when your buddies open their bike in a stretch of empty road and your downshifting just to try to keep uo with their superior acceleration, then your stuck with the throttle all the way back in 6th gear watching their bodies on the freeway become smaller yelling at the bike come on dammnit faster faster. the top end didnt tach for a while, id stare at 170s for what seemed forver 1 mph increase every few seconds. But if your smart, you wont ride like an idiot. After now 8 years riding, I have witnessed death in front of me, as well as numerous accidents, some ugly. Wear your damn helmet, and please, when learning, dont do what this goof is doing. At least wear jeans and jacket and helmet no matter what. Get in the habit and you wont ever have to worry. Take care safe riding good luck
dude I was literally about to buy a 300 until I read your comment. The sheer amount of love you have for bike is phenomenal. The respect for the power is mind boggling. You sir are someone new bikers like myself need to look up to. I will surely start on a 600. I'm mature and I know exactly what they can do. I feel it'd be a waste of money to invest in something that I will sell in a couple months. vs me starting on a 600 and being happy with that very same bike for years! Thanks for your comment. And keep riding safe brother
dude great comment! do you have to tip toe on your bike or its a comfortable height? am 5'9 and am saving up for a 1000cc..I won't have enough cash to buy a 600 to learn with then get a 1000 later. I will start in the deep end and hopefully I won't need plastic surgery for my face after a couple of weeks of riding.
@@chillwill7401 this the first notification I've gotten on this thread since I typed it 5 years ago. You ain't kidding, I wrote a fuckin book. Took me 5 min just to read what I said lmao
The day I finished my endorsement class is the same day i purchased my friends s1000rr. Been riding it for roughly 3 years without any issues. It’s a bigger learning curve for sure but if you trust yourself and are comfortable and confident then it’s not completely crazy. Although I’m not on board with the lack of gear this guy has.
i started on a 600cc but i had a slight background on motorcycles before, and started with full gear and I'm 6 ft this guy is short and riding with shorts he's a squid.
Been riding since 2006 and my first bike was a Raven R1. I've had numerous bikes since and currently own an 1199S. It's all about Discipline and respecting what your on. Gear was and always will be important. I also took one on one instructor classes before I got on one. This was very important because it taught me good habits first.
i can't believe how it is fast either, especially with a goob like you riding it surprised you can figure out how to twist your wrist far enough to actually accelerate on it
"faster! give it more gas, don't worry about the front wheel going up, it won't come up until 9,000rpm" hahahaha, STUPID! if u give it enough gas, it will 12 o'clock on you on the spot!
its all about throttle control, if he lets go of the gas and then quickly gets on it again, he can wheelie the bike and possibly even tip it backwards. EVEN under 9,000rpm, like 5k-6k rpm will suffice. Thats why its generally not a good idea to start off a supersport bike. But i wish him luck, though!
Aaron Dale to the guy who posted the video. he said, "give it more gas, dont worry about the wheels coming up" LOL if thats not funny, i dont know what is!
Aaron Dale now imagine being a BRAND NEW rider and hopping on an R1 with NO gear and some dude tells you to go fast and not worry about the front wheels coming up until 9k rpm.
Holy shit. I feel "short" because half my foot (basically my heel) doesn't touch, but this guy is touching ONLY with the fingers, and he's on a 1000! I feel much more confident now.
some motogp riders are short too, like 164cm, 165cm. That probably gives them advantage in straight acceleration due to lower body weight and smaller frontal.
my first bike was a 600 and i don't regret it one bit. Go big or go home! So for all the people hating, stop it, as long as he is smart, he'll be fine.
Honestly he looks like he is doing fine......seems to be somewhat of a controlled environment and he looks to be respecting the bike.....a little big for him but even a 600 he would tip toe.....a gsxr probably would flat foot him cause they sit so low but he got what he likes......i will say he should atleast have some pants on
Yeah I got a 600cc as my first bike and people thought it was too much but I did my research and I knew was fast but it was still considered a good bike to start I did however where as many layers of gears as possible just in case I went down LOL
Finally a positive comment. Folks can be soo negative and immature. What you say makes sense. One has to know it is not a toy and treat the bike as such.
Actually it seemed as if he treated it like a toy revving the engine on 2-3 occasions for 2 or more times, honking the horn not to test if it works but like a little girl ringing the bell on her new bicycle.
He seems like a competent careful rider with good balance, especially for how short he is so far. I am an atgatt guy myself but to each his own. I started out on a brand new 2007 FZ1 just before my 19th birthday. However I am 6'2 260ib so there's a slight difference!!! I now own a 2012 R1.
Squid bro: "Hey bro come over and ride this 1000cc motorcycle for your first time but be sure to wear shorts, a t-shirt, sneakers and no gloves!" New rider: "Shouldn't I wear gear in case I crash?" Squid bro: "No way! it's your first time but you'll be fine. We're too cool to ride with gear anyways."
I bought an fz8 in March, first time in two wheels ever, put 2500 miles on it and got a 2014 r1 and I rode it harder and better than some of the guys that have been rising for years, it's all a mind game starting on a smaller bike don't make you a better rider, and he is a bit to small for it but you gotta follow your dreams
richard magruder Start on whatever you're comfortable with, doesn't have to be something small necessarily. I started on a little 650 and I wish I would have not listened to everyone and went with the zx10r or at least the zx6r. Gonna be trading in my 650 for a zx10r in a few months. Depends on how you want to ride and honestly your physical attributes also have a part in it. If you are 5' starting on a big bike you will have a more difficult time I think than someone such as myself being 6'4" starting on the same bike. Sure I like just going out and cruising and hitting the corners, but sometimes I just want to go wild and topping out at 120-ish mph on the 650 just doesn't cut it for me personally.
It CAN be done! A well disciplined throttle hand and a healthy amount of respect for its power can make even superbikes as good a learning bike as it is fun. Great video.
That's awesome! The first motorcycle I rode on the street was also a 1,000cc - the 2003 Honda VTR1000 RC51. One of the more difficult things was the weight, and being a large bike..I'm also shorter..5'8"..so this video reminded me a lot of my first time as well. The man will do well riding it looks like he progresses nicely! Such a fun time, very proud and happy for him!
Yep awesome indeed. I also started on a 1,000cc bike - V2 - Cagiva Raptor 1000. Remember the first ride, it freaked me out when I pushed it hard for the first time. It doesn't matter what you ride but how you ride and what you got under your skull, know it by myself - after houndreds of miles slided into a ditch with about 40mph (scooter can reach that speed) - target fixation. Fingers crossed!
Firstly congratulations on the yzfr1 as your first and only bike you will ever need,regardless which year model of the yzfr1 you have the design and performance will never let you down,i own the 2012 cross-plane r1 and personally i prefer the design of the r1 up until 2009,your bike still looks fantastic even so better than the 2012 model. Secondly this video reminds me of my first ride on a 1000cc the yzfr1 ,i to was very cautious but a quick learner just as you were and my feet did not sit flat on the road either but that problem was solved by having the suspension lowered and its not to expensive to do. 2 years later i am still happy with my r1 and still i would not want to ride anything else,you have made the right choice,the r1 is the king,fear not of the zx14,busa or hp4rr,with a power commander and turbo you would still smoke them.
Nice gear. Gonna learn how to ride a literbike. Lemme get my shorts on! I do agree that anyone can learn on any bike. I've owned an R1 and they're very easy to ride slowly if you like. His throttle-control is good, even though his revs freaked me out because noobs sometimes get the clutch wrong, but he did very well. It's spelled 'braking'. :) It looks like you guys are in America but you're speaking Russian. Was this recorded in the States?
i dont understand the hate, the guys is LEARNING! We've all been there, building up some confidence. Just cause half of ya'll have grown a bikers ego, don't go around trying to stop others. His risk at his cost, and it's his teacher to tell him that, not some person to sit and insult just cause you're having some heartbreak due to his lack of gear and reving up the bike. Let a man be,
Self control has a lot to do with proper decision making when riding a motorcycle. Whether you're riding a 50cc or a 1000cc motorcycle. Know your limit and respect the machine. Do not get a GOD COMPLEX as so many of us tend to do as motorcyclists. Keep that in mind and it will save you.
Some people make the R1 sound like it will warp you into another dimension if you give it the juice! If you just want to putt around the city like a poser on it (like most people) you seriously will be just fine.
***** True. Literbikes are really pretty tame at low speeds so people who start on them think they are white sun-glasses wearing squid gods because they can ride down the street to school on one. Take the thing to the track or mountains and it goes from fine to ferocious in about 2 seconds. I myself had four motorcycles before I jumped to the R1 and even then it was a little stretch but I'm no city poser either.
It all depends on the person. I learned to ride on a 1300 currently have a GSXR 1000. My home girl is 5'4 her first bike was a busa. I don't think any of us start on anything below a 1000 cc bike.
***** Hah! Good to hear from you! That's awesome about your Denny's order...I didn't think my weird ass RUclips name would make people think about me when they randomly order food at times haha. I'm doing great, not much has changed really. I still have my Triumph Street Triple, but I finally figured out the exact Ducati I want for my next bike if I can find one available near me...I would love the 05-08 Monster s2r 1000...love so much about that bike. Especially the tubular single sided swingarm. I would preferably want the silver one with black frame! I would be very happy with that machine haha. I bet if I invested in the tools, I would be able to learn the valve maintenance myself since the 1000DS engines are one of the easier engines to work on, and it's one of the most reliable engines Ducati has made . :D How have you been?
***** Yeah, my new dream bike right now is the new Monster 1200 S...such a gorgeous machine!!! However, way out of my price limit. No way I would be able to afford a bike that expensive any time soon. One day maybe.
I'm 5'7 and 190 lb. Bought a duke 390 4 months back as a first bike and never been happier. I tried out a zx14r three weeks ago and have made up my mind to buy one in about 12 months from now. The 390 is the best choice for a first bike IMHO. After you've gotten the hang of things you can move up the engine spectrum.
The problem with this isn't the rider, regardless of inadequate protection. The problem is the camera guy, who is giving the WORST POSSIBLE ADVICE. Rider says "my braking is fucked up" and camera guy says "go faster"... Not to mention the camera guy told the rider that a liter bike won't wheelie until 9k...
that is some funny shit thou. The wheel won't come up until 9k rpm! LOL and the update is useless, yea he got some gear but lets see him do some slow speed maneuvers. What state are you guys in?
Lots of people are saying he inst responsible and he is going to die. But i can tell that he respects the power of this bike. He pulls away slowly, not trying to beat any land speed records. And anyway, its his choice not yours.
First off, he should be wearing his ENTIRE gear. I don't care if he's riding on a public road or idling in the parking lot. DON'T RIDE WITHOUT GEAR!!!! Second, don't make the guy do something he isn't ready for like: "Now go a little bit faster." or "Give it more power in first gear." That my friends, is a squid multiplying. I will say that unlike most riders he did wear his helmet. Always wear your helmet AT THE VERY LEAST!!!! It does look as though hes getting the hang of it, and that's always a good sign when first starting to ride.
I started on a 2009 R1 3 months ago, and started my channel, and have never looked back. It is not the bike that puts a rider in trouble, it is his/her mind set in relation to his/her skill set. You can hurt yourself just as easily on any bike if you are not very, very cautious. I spent hours in a parking lot just working on turning, accelerating, and stopping fast, before I ever really got up to even going the speed limit on normal streets. I also ride like every car will at some point try to run me over. Whether it is a big bike or a little bike, it doesn't care who is riding it, it only cares about the directions it has been giving. Don't tell the bike to do something your skill set can't handle.
***** a 60 mph crash hurts just as much on a 300 as it does on a 600... 600 is a good first bike such as a smaller one.. get something good or dont get one at all
For literally 1 week and after that you get bored. I am from EU and our license system restrict us from getting anything above 47hp. For the first year of your motorcycle license. I got my ninja 300 as first bike and yes first 1/2weeks were a blast but after that let just say it was the hardest year of my life i wanted to kill my self from how bored it become. Just don't be a dumb ass and you can start on any bike.
These are the dumbest 2 comments I've ever seen on any bikes video on RUclips. It's idiots like you too that get killed and only go fast in straight lines
I started on a brand new 2003 Honda 600rr when I was 25 yrs old. Rode it home from the dealership 10 yrs and 43k miles later sold it and now I ride 2012 R1. I think this guy did ok for his first time.
Hello, I am also short rider. I have been riding Honda CBR250r for 5 years now and my height is 5.25ft (~160cms). I can easily ride it but now I am thinking of switching to a 600cc bike. I would like to know the height of the short guy.
I think he'll be ok as long as he takes his time. I got a 2005 r1 as a first bike this past Feb and I can say its definitely doable. I didn't have any riding experience nor any experience shifting gears, not even with a stick shift car lol. I'm glad I got the R1. I would def not have been as satisfied with the 600. Get what you like and take your time learning on it. There's no rush. Hit the highways early morning when less traffic is out and learn turns at higher speeds. The learning experience was actually quite fun for me. Still learning but I can say I feel very comfortable riding, never came close to a crash yet so far. Practice practice practice ...
Respect man,i am 5'5 and also have a yamaha r1 and ride it almost everyday.Remember its not the size of the the dog that matters its the fight in the dog
@@Blballerboy the seat heights are the same on the R1 and R6 you being 5'3 you could ride it,but it would depend on your riding ability and awareness as well,if you respect the bike i don't see why not....
Mohammed Gangat hey thanks for the reply, I’ve been riding over a year now and have ridden a ninja 300, Harley sportster 1200 and a Gsxr 600. The Gsxr I was surprisingly unfazed by the higher seat height, the only issue I had was being in a parking lot that had a slight slant and incline which made me unable to push the bike off the kickstand upright, a little discouraging but maybe if I get my own I can practice maneuvers to get it up.
@@Blballerboy you welcome.Yeah don't give up on the gixer,great bikes.You have reasonable riding experience so it should be easy for you to get around it,also don't lower the bike if you do get one,set your sag accordingly,wear platform boots,fit a lower seat etc etc,enjoy and ride safe ☺✌
This is also the first bike I rode on my dad put me on the back of it when iw as 7 with no gear, didn't know I was sitting on a 1000cc death machine until now lol, I want one
2nd day riding, practically no gear, and you keep telling him to go faster and go faster on a litre bike. Squid alert. You're a terrible friend and we should all blame you for how stupid this is because clearly you are telling him what's OK. It's good that nothing has happened to him, but that probably has more to do with his own survival instincts and luck than anything else. Not everybody will be this lucky.
That was first day of riding, first day when he rode any bike ever. If you read the description you should already know why he has no gear. He understands what I mean by saying " a little faster". This is why he got an R1 and rides it till today. Please don't judge me if you don't know me. Peace!
Mike12r1 - Official Channel im sorry bud but its no excuse, if his gear was due to arrive in a few days, then wait a few days. I can sympathise having a new bike and wanting to hop on, but even still, decent pair of jeans, anyone who wears shorts on a bike is just asking for roadrash! And i agree with bamccaig, your mate was saying he felt uncomfortable with the brakes and rear grip, that is not the point to be saying go faster.
Why "squid alert?" The rider is clearly taking it very easy, because, oh I don't know... maybe he knows he's on a fucking R1 FFS!! And it's not like his buddy is egging him on to floor it in 1st, he's telling him to ease into going a little faster and get a taste of what the bike is capable of. Starting out riding on a litrebike is not crazy, if you're careful, which this rider and friend appear to be. Kudos to the both of them.
idreamofteens Don't ask me how you "floor it" on a motorcycle. I guess you could bury the rear-brake if you wanted. If you're stopped you hopefully have your left leg firmly planted on the ground... The rider seems careful, which is why he's uncomfortable and taking his time. The friend is not at all careful. He is very much egging him on to give it more and more. Starting on a litre bike won't kill you. It is a machine. It does what you tell it to. Riding a motorcycle is not easy. There is a lot to learn for a beginner, a lot of it isn't intuitive at all, and a litre bike gives you a lot less room for error. Many people successfully start on a litre bike. Many don't. If you do start on a litre bike you better hope you're one of the people wired for it. Even if you think you are wired for it there's no shame in starting on a smaller bike. The reality is that if you start on a litre bike or even a 600 it will probably slow your learning because you'll have to worry about crossing a thin line, whereas on a more forgiving motorcycle you can actually begin to test the limits of the motorcycle on the street. FYI, a litre bike can nearly do highway speeds in 1st gear. Even a 600 will not get a workout from riding on the highway legally. To test these bikes you need to either ride like an idiot or take them to the race track. They're awesome machines, but if you think you need them for the street then you are a squid. You can certainly *want* them for the street, but if you think you need them then your balls probably haven't dropped yet.
Thank you very much for posting this. I'm short and I've always dreamed of riding a sport bike like this (definitely something less powerful than 1000 CC for sure). Considering his first time riding, he's talented :) This is a good inspiration for me.. Thank you =)
I didnt not watch the whole video but i said he should wear a helmet even if he is just learning in a parking lot. MAMA always said better safe than sorry
I hope he's still alive. If a friend of mine tried to do that, I'd stop him. I don't think you need huge amount of experience to ride something like this but it helps to come off a couple of times from a 125 or 250 to appreciate just how much trouble you can suddenly find yourself in on a bike. To learn on an R1 without any experience of the difference between rear and front braking, to me at least is absolutely nuts. Bikes are easy to ride but sadly even easier to get killed on.
I just uploaded video response to this video. He rides so much better and is getting very good on the corners. Please take a look at it before you leave a hateful comment. Click here to see PART 2: ruclips.net/video/S8GFd9ynWvg/видео.html
So you post part 2 to which you say will stop all the hate? That doesn't really prove anything. I would hope he can do basic shit like ride in a straight line and take am easy corner. Now if he would have started on a 250 or something that he can flat foot, MAYBE even a 600, he would have been such a better rider by now! All he was doing was trying to keep up appearances with you guys, who probably all ride liter bikes but have a lot more experience. You post a video of a new rider with NO GEAR, who just bought a fucking R1 and expect people not to flame you?!
iBoos No, haters always gonna hate and I don't care about that. I've uploaded that video to AFFIRM that my video description is TRUTH and to let others know how's he doing because I get hundreds of questions about the rider in the video. Regarding hateful comments I keep reading them with the smile on my face. I had no idea this many people with such a low IQ level have access to an internet. Just wanted to make an update that he's doing well and he's geared up better than probably 80% of people commenting and hating here. If people read video descriptions there wouldn't be this much hateful comments but it just shows that they don't read it and don't know shit what the video is about. LOOK AT THIS, THIS IS STRAIGHT FROM MY VIDEO DESCRIPTION: "This was filmed the next day after he brought the bike home, and must say the progress was huge as for only one day. Since then he rides with us whenever he can. He got his gear few days later so please don't hate for no gear. We always ride geared up and we don't let others ride with us if they don't have proper protection. He still needs some time to gain experience, which is needed to ride motorcycle reliably. Yamaha R1 is good as a first motorcycle until you are not an idiot and you don't ride hard without experience." IF PEOPLE HAVE READ THAT THEY WOULDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM HAHAHA!! Ride safe!
Mike12r1 - Official Channel People that disagree with you are not "HATERS". its such a cliche saying, haters gonna hate! and why would they not have a problem if they read your description? Because you said not to hate because of no gear? Because you always ride geared up but let a NEW rider hop on an R1 with nothing protecting him and the advice you give him is to go faster and not worry about the front wheel coming up until 9k rpm?! YEA, what's there to hate on! LOL
I wasn't telling him to go 50 or 80 mph, I told him a little bit faster which means 10 mph more or so. and still I will keep saying that ythis R1 will never wheelie until 9k rpms, and I am pretty sure you never sat on any 1000cc bike
Very happy to see a video like this. This is very simple basic learning skills to get better at riding. Play it safe while you learn and progress from there.
My husband has a 2013 Yamaha R1. Now Im only 5"2. So you can imagine how short I am learning how to ride this. Though this will not be my first bike. Too much power for me. I have so much respect for this monster because IT IS A MOSNTER. But an R1 for his first bike.......you my dear have big balls. Give me like 2 summers and I'll be there lol.
Regardless of any biased opinion on which bike to start on, I think it is very smart he is getting a feel for the bike and practicing on a "closed" space, and being relatively safe about it (concerning other people). The huge mistake I see here is not wearing gear. I know he is practicing, but a slip of the throttle or bad breaking (as he did on the video) or any little slip and he could be on the floor pretty fast, and idc how slow he is going he'll get scrapped or hurt alot more than if he was wearing at least some jeans and a jacket. No point in practicing if a slip in practice will hurt you too.
Very nice looking bike Any bike can be a 1st bike "its all in the head and wrist" skills will come with time unless "you are gifted with some TT or MotoGp skills lol" i think if we respect the ride the ride will respect the rider. Thumbs up for your friend looking good for someone who have never ridden a bike Thumbs up
RyleZor I'm just saying I started out on a small bike and worked my way up to a 600cc and its like night and day I can appreciate it more now that I can compare the power to a smaller bike
Pony Rider It doesn't matter if you need a comparison or not. I'm starting on a 600 and I know what I am getting into. I'm not going to get on it and wring the damn thing out. I'm gonna take my time and start low on it. I'm not going to invest in a smaller bike because I know I will get disinterested a lot quicker. It depends on what kind of person you are. And what Melvin Edgil is true. You don't know him, so you can't make the statement that he will never appreciate that machine, because he very well could.
Wish I would have seen this video before I bought my cbr 600 as my first lol I learned just fine and always thought I should of just went big from the start this is proof you can
all these hate comments are probably coming from riders that started on 250, and want others to do the same. props to your buddy though. he did a good job for the first time.
5 cm mniej i nie dosięgał by do ziemi bez odpowiedniej regulacji tylnego skoku i przy awaryjnym hamowaniu w ostatniej fazie nie sięgając przynajmniej 1/3 stopy ziemi po prostu by sie wyjebał , wzrost pomaga tez przy lawirowaniu powolnym w mieście i na parkingu , wiec mylisz się drogi kolego wzrost ma znaczenie :) , może nie ma takiego znaczenia jak moto juz sie toczy czy jak sie zapierdala ale , wiadomo to że ktoś jest niższy nie znaczy ze nie może jeździć na moto , ale wzrost na pewno ma znaczenie
Dla mnie wzrost nie ma znaczenia, jezeli dostaje sie czubkami palców można jezdzić, sam kiedyś jak jezdziłem na skuterze to nie dostawałem i stałem a jak ruszyłem to wskakiwałem na siedzenie. Kazdy ma swoje zdanie :)
I like the fact that you dont put up those full acceleration and top speed vids. I like the vid alot and eventually i will taka my bike licens in a short future. This vid makes me dream of my own R6 And R1 some day.
So he's learning to ride with the bike he likes. What's the problem? He can go too fast for his own good? Implying you can't do that with a 300, any crash over 60 miles an hour is going to be ugly. Just don't sprint for the first few months, ride very slow, then start to ride normally, do things gradually. Same with any bike.
The way he leans on the controls, the first time he hits a divit or pot hole and his wrist bends he will find out very quickly why a liter bike is a bad first choice. the margin for error is zero on a bike with 170HP on tap. I made those same mistakes when I started. the difference is when I made that mistake (on a 250 rebel) I just goosed the bike. On an R1 you will end up on your back.
same man , it wasn't my bike but the first bike outside of dirt bikes as a kid I ever took for a ride by myself was a 06 Busa that belonged to my uncle. after falling in love with that experience I went and bought my own bike which ended up being a R6 never dropped it or laid it over then again I wasn't out trying to hit twisties and pop wheelies my first week owning it either. Now I drive a R1 they may not be the easiest bikes to start on but if you aren't being a dumbass on them and trying to do too much or show off you should be fine on almost any bike beginner or not.
One nice thing about an R1 as a beginner bike, you don't have to worry about shifting as long as you keep it at/under the speed limit/*any* speed limit. :-)
I'm getting a 2015 Yamaha R6 this week as my first bike... But I have been riding dirtbikes my entire life, have a Yamaha YZ-250 right now so I'm sure i'll be riding like a pro on my first day...
I ended up getting a honda cbr 600. I am completely comfortable on it. I'm a good defensive driver, and I've been racing bikes on dirt my entire life. It is a little different, but it definitely helps having been on a motorcycle my entire life, dirt to street really isn't that much different, you have to manhandle your dirt bike while racing, while on a street bike it's just a smooth relaxing ride.
***** Yeah man I love it. It tops out at 260 km per hour. I'm installing a new exhaust system, I'm hoping it adds at least 10-15km on to the top speed.
07 R1 was my first bike. I'm about as tall as him with a 190/55 on the back and I one leg it. It's my daily rider and don't want a smaller one, too fun with the twistys in the mountains. Cheers.
Its only a problem when you stop. Just keep going! Seriously you can make the bike lean to one side with the right bar input and weight distribution. Then you just put that foot down. Some of the best riders in the world are shorter than you so don't fixate on that.
dani pedrosa is much smaller then him and trashes the living daylight out of a gp bike , so small is good on motor , im 1.72 cm and i feel thats just perfect when your racing . the bikes are made for this height . japanese and italians build bikes for their own size . so we rule
I would not suggest an r1 for a first bike for everyone. He is at least taking it serious and taking the time to get use to the bike and learning to ride. Please don't get in the habit of wearing inadequate gear! Good luck and if he take the careful approach to learn he should be fine!
Man...You're brave as fuck buying a supersport you can barley tip-toe around on. Forget about the 1,000cc for a second and just think about trying to stop in the rain/oil filled intersection. Best of luck to you
...right...because stopping in a rain/oil filled intersection, that's going to be safe on an R6 but not on an R1 LOL not only will you stop safely on that R6 but no one will hit you
You're implying that a guy whos riding an R1 as his first bike with no helmet gives a single fuck about "safety" Geez man, I was just making a statement about him potentially dropping his pretty bike at an intersection. You're taking this way too far... RUclips comments 101 I guess.
First bike R1 wearing a teeshirt and shorts....what could possibly go wrong
+drakegirl321 Is it a bad thing?
+James Lee Apparently nothing went wrong if you watched the video. Next.
😂
Lol nothing
What a piss off. My first bike is a 02 r1 and I always wear my full suit. Head to toes, and fingers, everything gets covered...
r1 as a first bike !! May he rest in peace
My thoughts exactly Mr. Elliott
Steven Elliott Nothing is wrong with an R1 as a first bike. Just need self control and discipline enough to take it slow.
He looks like the kind of guy that would buy an R1 for a first bike
Okay it's funny
That's some pretty nice riding gear. Where did you get it. The gap???
hahaha
lmfaooooo
😀
Go and get yourself a gear for you and stop telling others what to do
"He got his gear few days later so please don't hate for no gear."
Because, as everyone knows, you can't get hurt in the first few days on a motorbike!
meanwhile that's the most likely time to fall
And he doesn't own jeans or a long sleeved shirt.
It's like sex. Everyone knows you can't get pregnant the first try.
Yea, statistically speaking, natural selection doesn't tend to favor those who have balls.
U can't get hurt in the first few days? Where did u get that from?
Proof it can be done as long as you RESPECT THE MACHINE. Great video !
Thank you Tommy, exactly Respect the machine!
@@Mike12r1_Official I have a R1 aswell , aslong you respect the power, it will respect back.
I just started on an R6 and that’s the biggest take away.. respect it. Even though it has very little power below 6-8k rpm, it’s still a missile and super easy to take a corner too quickly
These bikes Are fine for short riders,not suitable for tall men.
@@nihonkokusai cap
If your here because you want to buy your first bike, but are confused by all the different answers and blogs on engine size, let me give yoh my take. First off, im 5'8", 175lbs. If you are way taller or shorter than me, my opinion may not be of any good advice.
I remember before I bought my first bike I read many articles informing owners that a 600cc bike is far too much, and will go on to cite statitstics on crashes/fatalities. Most articles I found advised to leave the 600cc and up bikes alone, the "supersport class". Best advice I took was listening to myself and buying a 600. A Cbr 600rr to be exact. If your into the supersport bikes that most younger folks are into, you will be highly disappointed riding anything but. Some will say experience matters, well guess what, that cbr was the very first bike period i rode besides pedal bike. I never even sat on a dirtbike. In fact I didnt even know how to shift the bike when I bought it. Thats how damn green i was. I actually killed ny battery stalling out the first time i tried to figure it out. Had I used a little piece of my brain at the time and just watched a video of someone telling me to just sit still and let the clutch out slow then back again, and basically rock the bike, I would have been floating dowb rt95 that day instead of looking for a battery tender. In fact once i figured out how the clutch worked the following day, It was smooth sailing from there and never had another problem. I felt comfortable in turns, although I have had friends that rode for years and yet still scared me watching them ease up to the point of looking dangerous on sharp turns. Just keep looking ahead and your bike will take you there. Dont focus on the immediate road, you want to ease into all your movements, using peripheral vision and occassional road spotting to avoid holes/debris. Dont get caught up watching the tach or such, you will learn to shift simply by the feel of the torque in the throttle and the sound of the engine in no time. Getting back to engine size, I will say after riding my 600 for 4 years and 60,000 miles, It was a fun bike. You could yank the throttle but not have to worry about liftoff(unless timed just right), Was fast, i topped my speed on tach out at 181mph, although it was prob closer to 171 real life.Although these have smaller engines, they are higher revving, which help close the gap somewhat on the top end speed across most of the class. Dont expect though to give any 1000cc bike a run for their money, unless your a better rider and or you have made some expensive mods.
My 600 was so light, It handled so well in turn. This is where the 600 in my opinion has an advantage. Im just an average size guy, so trying to hit turns on a 1000cc the same way i did on my 600 will never be as easy, although in time im sure its minimal once you and the bike know each other well. Thats one thing i miss, the agility was phenominal. It was a smaller bike overall, and alot lighter, but because it was a high revving bike, I could still get all the speed i wanted (except when riding with all my buddies who all had bike no less than 1000cc to zx1400cc.) I take no pride in the fact im fortunate to be alive and well as well as my friends, we rode like absolute idiots for years. I do not recommend. I had many near death experiences, yet i was younger and dumber. All in all, a 600cc bike can look as good if not better than any other 600 or 1000 or 1300 1400 whatever. But drop to a different class, and believe me, you will regret not buying that 600 in short time. It doesnt take long to get comfortable(Whetherr its good or not js), You will enjoy the experience of the 600 as well as anyone can love their bike, Personally I wanted a cbr1000rr just because i got bored after those years and wanted a new challenge. I love, LOVE my 1000, but I probably wouldnt be alive had I started on it. The 600 is in some ways forgiving. 1000cc supersport = be prepared and experienced, or be prepared to become a statistic. Look I know theres many exceptions to this, and good job for you if you started on a 1000. But maybe you had the same luck if not more and made it through. I can tell you the throttle will not let you yank on it as you please like a 600 will. Yank the throttle hard and most times if in low gear, the bike will come up snap of finger. Acceleration is mind numbing, and the ability to be going 170 and still have have some room to keep accelerating just blows your mind how fast these machines go. Needless to say, I have gotten married and had a child, and I can proudly say I have never tached redlined my 1000. Nor do i care if i do. I respect her to the max whenver i get on her, I can feel her power being tame as i ride. I can feel and hear the sound of a beast being caged. I only uncage the beast at the right time here or there. Riding her like i did the 600 would mean living a near death experience everytime. I love the feel that i have all the power and so much more that i can open up, and yet still so juch more left untapped. Then again, turns and twisties were way more fun on the 600, the 1000 a bigger girl all around, shez harder and more stubborn to turn vs the 6. Dont let this fool you though, what i seem as a big difference is probably not a whole helluva lot in reality. Point iz, buy a 600 and be happy for years. Its not too big, and it never has to be small, unless you end up riding with people like myself. Personally, I could go back to a 600 and be just as happy, Except aggravatig when your buddies open their bike in a stretch of empty road and your downshifting just to try to keep uo with their superior acceleration, then your stuck with the throttle all the way back in 6th gear watching their bodies on the freeway become smaller yelling at the bike come on dammnit faster faster. the top end didnt tach for a while, id stare at 170s for what seemed forver 1 mph increase every few seconds. But if your smart, you wont ride like an idiot. After now 8 years riding, I have witnessed death in front of me, as well as numerous accidents, some ugly. Wear your damn helmet, and please, when learning, dont do what this goof is doing. At least wear jeans and jacket and helmet no matter what. Get in the habit and you wont ever have to worry. Take care safe riding good luck
dude I was literally about to buy a 300 until I read your comment. The sheer amount of love you have for bike is phenomenal. The respect for the power is mind boggling. You sir are someone new bikers like myself need to look up to. I will surely start on a 600. I'm mature and I know exactly what they can do. I feel it'd be a waste of money to invest in something that I will sell in a couple months. vs me starting on a 600 and being happy with that very same bike for years! Thanks for your comment. And keep riding safe brother
dude great comment! do you have to tip toe on your bike or its a comfortable height? am 5'9 and am saving up for a 1000cc..I won't have enough cash to buy a 600 to learn with then get a 1000 later. I will start in the deep end and hopefully I won't need plastic surgery for my face after a couple of weeks of riding.
+joseph digiovanni Paragraphs bro.............paragraph's
Thanks for the book
@@chillwill7401 this the first notification I've gotten on this thread since I typed it 5 years ago. You ain't kidding, I wrote a fuckin book. Took me 5 min just to read what I said lmao
shorts and a tee shirt on his first ride? alright then
im not even one to bash on people about what they wear, i really could give a fuck less but his first ride though?
Ben Dover nice name
Ben Dover bro...
Ben Dover did you copy me or something
Exactly what I was thinking! What a moron.
I love the invisible gear! haha just messin. I know he'll enjoy that bike :) Just gotta be safe!
Lol.. Was thinking the same thing
oooo same brother lol but as long as he respects that throttle he will be alrght, im bout to go get my first 600 tomorrow '~'
+Motonosity
@@Tonib760 ok
R1 is a great starter bike if you like dying.
The day I finished my endorsement class is the same day i purchased my friends s1000rr. Been riding it for roughly 3 years without any issues. It’s a bigger learning curve for sure but if you trust yourself and are comfortable and confident then it’s not completely crazy. Although I’m not on board with the lack of gear this guy has.
Not everyone was born without balls and penis you know
@@sivakornsirirat1334 😂😂😂😂
@King Savage how tall are you?
@King Savage but is it really your first bike, never was on a scooter before? Cuz i wasnt and my first vehicle on 2 wheels ever is xtx 660
I wouldn't have personally recommended this as a first bike but it looks stock and he did pretty well fellas. Let's give him a round of applause 👏
would have died laughing if his hand slipped off the clutch while he was revving it.
That's what I was thinking when he was revving it. Better keep that clutch squeezed lol
tehe tehe tehe
That's what I came here to see
i was going to say; "R1 as a first bike? Are you crazy?" but then i came to realize that you're polish, meaning you are crazy ;)
R1 first bike. Going on street shorts t-shirt no gloves. Atleast the helmet I guess.
Idiot: i want something fast to show off with
Dealer: I've got a 2003 r1
Idiot: is it fast enough?
Dealer: yeah it'll kill you
Idiot: SOLD!!
haha, spot on! thank you for making my day
Samer Hamod i'm really glad that it made your day :)
ur just hatin cuz u dont have the balls or the self control to start off on one of those
i started on a 600cc but i had a slight background on motorcycles before, and started with full gear and I'm 6 ft this guy is short and riding with shorts he's a squid.
CBR 1000 is more dangerous than R1. Think about it.
Been riding since 2006 and my first bike was a Raven R1. I've had numerous bikes since and currently own an 1199S. It's all about Discipline and respecting what your on. Gear was and always will be important. I also took one on one instructor classes before I got on one. This was very important because it taught me good habits first.
Chad Coker Can i use jeans, right?
Well he wont have to upgrade that one! lol
Yes, big saving :)
These bikes are absolutely brutal, especially for a first bike. I got a Ninja ZX9R as my second bike and I still can't believe how it is fast.
i can't believe how it is fast either, especially with a goob like you riding it
surprised you can figure out how to twist your wrist far enough to actually accelerate on it
touristguy87 lmao haha owned
"faster! give it more gas, don't worry about the front wheel going up, it won't come up until 9,000rpm"
hahahaha, STUPID! if u give it enough gas, it will 12 o'clock on you on the spot!
I see you never ridden 03 R1, I am uploading video response to this video tomorrow (Sunday) check it out :) You will see how's he doing...
its all about throttle control, if he lets go of the gas and then quickly gets on it again, he can wheelie the bike and possibly even tip it backwards. EVEN under 9,000rpm, like 5k-6k rpm will suffice. Thats why its generally not a good idea to start off a supersport bike. But i wish him luck, though!
Aaron Dale to the guy who posted the video. he said, "give it more gas, dont worry about the wheels coming up" LOL if thats not funny, i dont know what is!
Aaron Dale now imagine being a BRAND NEW rider and hopping on an R1 with NO gear and some dude tells you to go fast and not worry about the front wheels coming up until 9k rpm.
Aaron Dale I knew a guy that had a buddy who started on a CBR1000RR and now he's an astronaut. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Holy shit.
I feel "short" because half my foot (basically my heel) doesn't touch, but this guy is touching ONLY with the fingers, and he's on a 1000!
I feel much more confident now.
All the makings of a squid
Everyone has to start somewhere and kudos for starting on an R1 and doing alright with that.
Remember my first time riding I got a big tankslapper that scared the shit out of me,her name was Joanna........
lol
LMFAO!!!
some motogp riders are short too, like 164cm, 165cm. That probably gives them advantage in straight acceleration due to lower body weight and smaller frontal.
never seen some one ride that smooth in the first day good work!!
He's a very good learner. Now he rides even better :)
my first bike was a 600 and i don't regret it one bit. Go big or go home!
So for all the people hating, stop it, as long as he is smart, he'll be fine.
Honestly he looks like he is doing fine......seems to be somewhat of a controlled environment and he looks to be respecting the bike.....a little big for him but even a 600 he would tip toe.....a gsxr probably would flat foot him cause they sit so low but he got what he likes......i will say he should atleast have some pants on
Yeah I got a 600cc as my first bike and people thought it was too much but I did my research and I knew was fast but it was still considered a good bike to start I did however where as many layers of gears as possible just in case I went down LOL
I think he knows what he's doing. Alot of guys with something like an R1 as a first bike think it's a toy..
Finally a positive comment. Folks can be soo negative and immature. What you say makes sense. One has to know it is not a toy and treat the bike as such.
Actually it seemed as if he treated it like a toy revving the engine on 2-3 occasions for 2 or more times, honking the horn not to test if it works but like a little girl ringing the bell on her new bicycle.
He seems like a competent careful rider with good balance, especially for how short he is so far. I am an atgatt guy myself but to each his own. I started out on a brand new 2007 FZ1 just before my 19th birthday. However I am 6'2 260ib so there's a slight difference!!! I now own a 2012 R1.
Looks like me first time driving a cycle also 1k cc
Squid bro: "Hey bro come over and ride this 1000cc motorcycle for your first time but be sure to wear shorts, a t-shirt, sneakers and no gloves!"
New rider: "Shouldn't I wear gear in case I crash?"
Squid bro: "No way! it's your first time but you'll be fine. We're too cool to ride with gear anyways."
Road rash is fun
thought i had road rash once but it turns out it was only herpes har har har
I bought an fz8 in March, first time in two wheels ever, put 2500 miles on it and got a 2014 r1 and I rode it harder and better than some of the guys that have been rising for years, it's all a mind game starting on a smaller bike don't make you a better rider, and he is a bit to small for it but you gotta follow your dreams
Looks like me doing a Test Drive on a Kawasaki Ninja 650! (less power, but more wheight)
I will have to do a video like this when I get my bike! haha
I thought you already had a motorcycle :o, BTW your videos are awesome! :)
Not yet :( But soon! haha
And thanks!
edcunhaph that's great bro! my goal is a panigale 1199 s and a cafe racer, but obviously I need to start small and it's eating me up inside :(
richard magruder Start on whatever you're comfortable with, doesn't have to be something small necessarily. I started on a little 650 and I wish I would have not listened to everyone and went with the zx10r or at least the zx6r. Gonna be trading in my 650 for a zx10r in a few months.
Depends on how you want to ride and honestly your physical attributes also have a part in it. If you are 5' starting on a big bike you will have a more difficult time I think than someone such as myself being 6'4" starting on the same bike.
Sure I like just going out and cruising and hitting the corners, but sometimes I just want to go wild and topping out at 120-ish mph on the 650 just doesn't cut it for me personally.
My goal is a yamaha r6 2006-2007 but no money :( :( :( this is my dream :'(
It CAN be done! A well disciplined throttle hand and a healthy amount of respect for its power can make even superbikes as good a learning bike as it is fun. Great video.
That's awesome! The first motorcycle I rode on the street was also a 1,000cc - the 2003 Honda VTR1000 RC51. One of the more difficult things was the weight, and being a large bike..I'm also shorter..5'8"..so this video reminded me a lot of my first time as well. The man will do well riding it looks like he progresses nicely! Such a fun time, very proud and happy for him!
Thank you K Dubbs I am so proud of him too :)
Yep awesome indeed. I also started on a 1,000cc bike - V2 - Cagiva Raptor 1000. Remember the first ride, it freaked me out when I pushed it hard for the first time. It doesn't matter what you ride but how you ride and what you got under your skull, know it by myself - after houndreds of miles slided into a ditch with about 40mph (scooter can reach that speed) - target fixation. Fingers crossed!
Firstly congratulations on the yzfr1 as your first and only bike you will ever need,regardless which year model of the yzfr1 you have the design and performance will never let you down,i own the 2012 cross-plane r1 and personally i prefer the design of the r1 up until 2009,your bike still looks fantastic even so better than the 2012 model.
Secondly this video reminds me of my first ride on a 1000cc the yzfr1 ,i to was very cautious but a quick learner just as you were and my feet did not sit flat on the road either but that problem was solved by having the suspension lowered and its not to expensive to do.
2 years later i am still happy with my r1 and still i would not want to ride anything else,you have made the right choice,the r1 is the king,fear not of the zx14,busa or hp4rr,with a power commander and turbo you would still smoke them.
Nice gear. Gonna learn how to ride a literbike. Lemme get my shorts on!
I do agree that anyone can learn on any bike. I've owned an R1 and they're very easy to ride slowly if you like. His throttle-control is good, even though his revs freaked me out because noobs sometimes get the clutch wrong, but he did very well.
It's spelled 'braking'. :)
It looks like you guys are in America but you're speaking Russian. Was this recorded in the States?
they are speaking polish
*****
Ah, thanks.
thanks!
Yes that was recorded in the US :)
ben vasquez
I feelz da love!
i dont understand the hate, the guys is LEARNING! We've all been there, building up some confidence. Just cause half of ya'll have grown a bikers ego, don't go around trying to stop others. His risk at his cost, and it's his teacher to tell him that, not some person to sit and insult just cause you're having some heartbreak due to his lack of gear and reving up the bike. Let a man be,
Self control has a lot to do with proper decision making when riding a motorcycle. Whether you're riding a 50cc or a 1000cc motorcycle. Know your limit and respect the machine. Do not get a GOD COMPLEX as so many of us tend to do as motorcyclists. Keep that in mind and it will save you.
Thank you for the good advice Clutch1st You are absolutely right!
Yea but the "God Complex" can save you too it's all about balancing
I think he is doing just fine as a beginner on a 1000. Keep it up man 🤜🏻👏🏻
Some people make the R1 sound like it will warp you into another dimension if you give it the juice! If you just want to putt around the city like a poser on it (like most people) you seriously will be just fine.
***** Right on!
***** True. Literbikes are really pretty tame at low speeds so people who start on them think they are white sun-glasses wearing squid gods because they can ride down the street to school on one. Take the thing to the track or mountains and it goes from fine to ferocious in about 2 seconds. I myself had four motorcycles before I jumped to the R1 and even then it was a little stretch but I'm no city poser either.
It all depends on the person. I learned to ride on a 1300 currently have a GSXR 1000. My home girl is 5'4 her first bike was a busa. I don't think any of us start on anything below a 1000 cc bike.
Sure hope he puts on some gear before he goes and plays in traffic with the unpredictable cagers...
***** Hah! Good to hear from you! That's awesome about your Denny's order...I didn't think my weird ass RUclips name would make people think about me when they randomly order food at times haha. I'm doing great, not much has changed really. I still have my Triumph Street Triple, but I finally figured out the exact Ducati I want for my next bike if I can find one available near me...I would love the 05-08 Monster s2r 1000...love so much about that bike. Especially the tubular single sided swingarm. I would preferably want the silver one with black frame! I would be very happy with that machine haha. I bet if I invested in the tools, I would be able to learn the valve maintenance myself since the 1000DS engines are one of the easier engines to work on, and it's one of the most reliable engines Ducati has made . :D How have you been?
***** Yeah, my new dream bike right now is the new Monster 1200 S...such a gorgeous machine!!! However, way out of my price limit. No way I would be able to afford a bike that expensive any time soon. One day maybe.
I'm 5'7 and 190 lb. Bought a duke 390 4 months back as a first bike and never been happier. I tried out a zx14r three weeks ago and have made up my mind to buy one in about 12 months from now. The 390 is the best choice for a first bike IMHO. After you've gotten the hang of things you can move up the engine spectrum.
The problem with this isn't the rider, regardless of inadequate protection. The problem is the camera guy, who is giving the WORST POSSIBLE ADVICE. Rider says "my braking is fucked up" and camera guy says "go faster"...
Not to mention the camera guy told the rider that a liter bike won't wheelie until 9k...
I am uploading video response to this video tomorrow (Sunday) check it out :) You will see how's he doing...
Mike12r1 - Official Channel I hope he's doing very well and that he's very safe
that is some funny shit thou. The wheel won't come up until 9k rpm! LOL
and the update is useless, yea he got some gear but lets see him do some slow speed maneuvers. What state are you guys in?
Yeah my R1 comes up at 5k, but is has a few mods though..
Lots of people are saying he inst responsible and he is going to die. But i can tell that he respects the power of this bike. He pulls away slowly, not trying to beat any land speed records. And anyway, its his choice not yours.
I freakin love the Yamaha R1!!!!!!! My first and last bike...
So it did kill u!
This video has given me so much courage for sure.
how tall is he?
I mene zanima hahahah
@@catprotector2759 i mene hahahahahahaha
@@srdjankrajcer7612 pročitao sam negdje da je napisao 5'5", a to izađe oko 168cm...
@@catprotector2759 ja sam 172cm , idem i ja sebi uzet R1 XD
@@srdjankrajcer7612 i ja sam, zato me i zanimalo hoću li imati problema kasnije kad budem vozio...
Man that first ride. I remember riding my Gixxer off the lot and swear it was the best feeling ever..
First off, he should be wearing his ENTIRE gear. I don't care if he's riding on a public road or idling in the parking lot. DON'T RIDE WITHOUT GEAR!!!! Second, don't make the guy do something he isn't ready for like: "Now go a little bit faster." or "Give it more power in first gear." That my friends, is a squid multiplying. I will say that unlike most riders he did wear his helmet. Always wear your helmet AT THE VERY LEAST!!!! It does look as though hes getting the hang of it, and that's always a good sign when first starting to ride.
Ok
I started on a 2009 R1 3 months ago, and started my channel, and have never looked back. It is not the bike that puts a rider in trouble, it is his/her mind set in relation to his/her skill set. You can hurt yourself just as easily on any bike if you are not very, very cautious. I spent hours in a parking lot just working on turning, accelerating, and stopping fast, before I ever really got up to even going the speed limit on normal streets. I also ride like every car will at some point try to run me over. Whether it is a big bike or a little bike, it doesn't care who is riding it, it only cares about the directions it has been giving. Don't tell the bike to do something your skill set can't handle.
Image how much fun this guy could have been having on a Ninja 300.
***** a 60 mph crash hurts just as much on a 300 as it does on a 600... 600 is a good first bike such as a smaller one.. get something good or dont get one at all
For literally 1 week and after that you get bored. I am from EU and our license system restrict us from getting anything above 47hp. For the first year of your motorcycle license. I got my ninja 300 as first bike and yes first 1/2weeks were a blast but after that let just say it was the hardest year of my life i wanted to kill my self from how bored it become. Just don't be a dumb ass and you can start on any bike.
These are the dumbest 2 comments I've ever seen on any bikes video on RUclips. It's idiots like you too that get killed and only go fast in straight lines
Imagin how much bored he'd be having in a bike slower then his car
09 r6 white/red for my 1st bike. I hope to buy soon
I started on a brand new 2003 Honda 600rr when I was 25 yrs old. Rode it home from the dealership 10 yrs and 43k miles later sold it and now I ride 2012 R1. I think this guy did ok for his first time.
Hello, I am also short rider. I have been riding Honda CBR250r for 5 years now and my height is 5.25ft (~160cms). I can easily ride it but now I am thinking of switching to a 600cc bike.
I would like to know the height of the short guy.
5ft height
4 ft
sperm length
Is cbr250r comfortable to u.
I think he'll be ok as long as he takes his time. I got a 2005 r1 as a first bike this past Feb and I can say its definitely doable. I didn't have any riding experience nor any experience shifting gears, not even with a stick shift car lol. I'm glad I got the R1. I would def not have been as satisfied with the 600. Get what you like and take your time learning on it. There's no rush. Hit the highways early morning when less traffic is out and learn turns at higher speeds. The learning experience was actually quite fun for me. Still learning but I can say I feel very comfortable riding, never came close to a crash yet so far. Practice practice practice ...
Still alive? ;)
NOT ONLY SHOULD THAT NOT BE YOU'RE FIRST BIKE, ARE YOU REALLY WEARING SHORTS WHEN LEARNING TO RIDE???????
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Respect man,i am 5'5 and also have a yamaha r1 and ride it almost everyday.Remember its not the size of the the dog that matters its the fight in the dog
Right
Mohammed Gangat I’m 5’3, Abby chance I could ride a R6?
@@Blballerboy the seat heights are the same on the R1 and R6 you being 5'3 you could ride it,but it would depend on your riding ability and awareness as well,if you respect the bike i don't see why not....
Mohammed Gangat hey thanks for the reply, I’ve been riding over a year now and have ridden a ninja 300, Harley sportster 1200 and a Gsxr 600. The Gsxr I was surprisingly unfazed by the higher seat height, the only issue I had was being in a parking lot that had a slight slant and incline which made me unable to push the bike off the kickstand upright, a little discouraging but maybe if I get my own I can practice maneuvers to get it up.
@@Blballerboy you welcome.Yeah don't give up on the gixer,great bikes.You have reasonable riding experience so it should be easy for you to get around it,also don't lower the bike if you do get one,set your sag accordingly,wear platform boots,fit a lower seat etc etc,enjoy and ride safe ☺✌
Thank you for donating your body to science!
his first time on an r1..hes ridden before..good clutch control on a bike that big..and seems fairly confident
Wow, he can go straight on a deserted road. Real skill demonstrated! He's ready for a liter bike!
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This is also the first bike I rode on my dad put me on the back of it when iw as 7 with no gear, didn't know I was sitting on a 1000cc death machine until now lol, I want one
2nd day riding, practically no gear, and you keep telling him to go faster and go faster on a litre bike. Squid alert. You're a terrible friend and we should all blame you for how stupid this is because clearly you are telling him what's OK.
It's good that nothing has happened to him, but that probably has more to do with his own survival instincts and luck than anything else. Not everybody will be this lucky.
That was first day of riding, first day when he rode any bike ever. If you read the description you should already know why he has no gear. He understands what I mean by saying " a little faster". This is why he got an R1 and rides it till today. Please don't judge me if you don't know me. Peace!
Mike12r1 - Official Channel im sorry bud but its no excuse, if his gear was due to arrive in a few days, then wait a few days.
I can sympathise having a new bike and wanting to hop on, but even still, decent pair of jeans, anyone who wears shorts on a bike is just asking for roadrash!
And i agree with bamccaig, your mate was saying he felt uncomfortable with the brakes and rear grip, that is not the point to be saying go faster.
Why "squid alert?" The rider is clearly taking it very easy, because, oh I don't know... maybe he knows he's on a fucking R1 FFS!! And it's not like his buddy is egging him on to floor it in 1st, he's telling him to ease into going a little faster and get a taste of what the bike is capable of. Starting out riding on a litrebike is not crazy, if you're careful, which this rider and friend appear to be. Kudos to the both of them.
idreamofteens
Thank you for straighting it out. I was about to to reply with the exact same words.
idreamofteens
Don't ask me how you "floor it" on a motorcycle. I guess you could bury the rear-brake if you wanted. If you're stopped you hopefully have your left leg firmly planted on the ground...
The rider seems careful, which is why he's uncomfortable and taking his time. The friend is not at all careful. He is very much egging him on to give it more and more.
Starting on a litre bike won't kill you. It is a machine. It does what you tell it to. Riding a motorcycle is not easy. There is a lot to learn for a beginner, a lot of it isn't intuitive at all, and a litre bike gives you a lot less room for error. Many people successfully start on a litre bike. Many don't. If you do start on a litre bike you better hope you're one of the people wired for it. Even if you think you are wired for it there's no shame in starting on a smaller bike.
The reality is that if you start on a litre bike or even a 600 it will probably slow your learning because you'll have to worry about crossing a thin line, whereas on a more forgiving motorcycle you can actually begin to test the limits of the motorcycle on the street. FYI, a litre bike can nearly do highway speeds in 1st gear. Even a 600 will not get a workout from riding on the highway legally. To test these bikes you need to either ride like an idiot or take them to the race track. They're awesome machines, but if you think you need them for the street then you are a squid. You can certainly *want* them for the street, but if you think you need them then your balls probably haven't dropped yet.
Thank you very much for posting this. I'm short and I've always dreamed of riding a sport bike like this (definitely something less powerful than 1000 CC for sure). Considering his first time riding, he's talented :) This is a good inspiration for me.. Thank you =)
liter bike, no helmet, shorts...*sigh* im glad your out riding with the rest of us and practicing in a safe parking lot but a helmet wouldn't hurt.
Looks like you didn't watch this video in full :)
I didnt not watch the whole video but i said he should wear a helmet even if he is just learning in a parking lot. MAMA always said better safe than sorry
***** actually what you said is right there for all to see
I hope he's still alive. If a friend of mine tried to do that, I'd stop him. I don't think you need huge amount of experience to ride something like this but it helps to come off a couple of times from a 125 or 250 to appreciate just how much trouble you can suddenly find yourself in on a bike. To learn on an R1 without any experience of the difference between rear and front braking, to me at least is absolutely nuts. Bikes are easy to ride but sadly even easier to get killed on.
I just uploaded video response to this video.
He rides so much better and is getting very good on the corners. Please take a look at it before you leave a hateful comment. Click here to see PART 2: ruclips.net/video/S8GFd9ynWvg/видео.html
So you post part 2 to which you say will stop all the hate? That doesn't really prove anything. I would hope he can do basic shit like ride in a straight line and take am easy corner. Now if he would have started on a 250 or something that he can flat foot, MAYBE even a 600, he would have been such a better rider by now! All he was doing was trying to keep up appearances with you guys, who probably all ride liter bikes but have a lot more experience. You post a video of a new rider with NO GEAR, who just bought a fucking R1 and expect people not to flame you?!
iBoos No, haters always gonna hate and I don't care about that. I've uploaded that video to AFFIRM that my video description is TRUTH and to let others know how's he doing because I get hundreds of questions about the rider in the video. Regarding hateful comments I keep reading them with the smile on my face. I had no idea this many people with such a low IQ level have access to an internet.
Just wanted to make an update that he's doing well and he's geared up better than probably 80% of people commenting and hating here. If people read video descriptions there wouldn't be this much hateful comments but it just shows that they don't read it and don't know shit what the video is about.
LOOK AT THIS, THIS IS STRAIGHT FROM MY VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
"This was filmed the next day after he brought the bike home, and must say the progress was huge as for only one day. Since then he rides with us whenever he can. He got his gear few days later so please don't hate for no gear.
We always ride geared up and we don't let others ride with us if they don't have proper protection. He still needs some time to gain experience, which is needed to ride motorcycle reliably.
Yamaha R1 is good as a first motorcycle until you are not an idiot and you don't ride hard without experience."
IF PEOPLE HAVE READ THAT THEY WOULDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM HAHAHA!! Ride safe!
Mike12r1 - Official Channel People that disagree with you are not "HATERS". its such a cliche saying, haters gonna hate! and why would they not have a problem if they read your description? Because you said not to hate because of no gear? Because you always ride geared up but let a NEW rider hop on an R1 with nothing protecting him and the advice you give him is to go faster and not worry about the front wheel coming up until 9k rpm?! YEA, what's there to hate on! LOL
I wasn't telling him to go 50 or 80 mph, I told him a little bit faster which means 10 mph more or so. and still I will keep saying that ythis R1 will never wheelie until 9k rpms, and I am pretty sure you never sat on any 1000cc bike
dont be so sure.
Very happy to see a video like this. This is very simple basic learning skills to get better at riding. Play it safe while you learn and progress from there.
damm all the haters here , he just got himself a r1 , FUCK YEAH !!!! have fun man , awesome bike ! 9 out of 10 comenters here have nothing
Im buying a r1 this upcoming week aswell as first bike. Gonna be fun tho I know I gotta be very careful
LOL, what a G, starting on a litre bike.
Yo I did the same thing. I bought an 03 r1 a week ago, same color and everything. Love it
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Kiedy Obiad 155cm
I can understand his choice for a R1, what a gorgeous looking bike.
Hmm. Not what I would suggest but good luck....
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Very nice. I'm glad he's doing well and safe. How long has he been riding now? Also do track days at your local track.
My husband has a 2013 Yamaha R1. Now Im only 5"2. So you can imagine how short I am learning how to ride this. Though this will not be my first bike. Too much power for me. I have so much respect for this monster because IT IS A MOSNTER. But an R1 for his first bike.......you my dear have big balls. Give me like 2 summers and I'll be there lol.
Who needs skin, amirite?
Regardless of any biased opinion on which bike to start on, I think it is very smart he is getting a feel for the bike and practicing on a "closed" space, and being relatively safe about it (concerning other people).
The huge mistake I see here is not wearing gear. I know he is practicing, but a slip of the throttle or bad breaking (as he did on the video) or any little slip and he could be on the floor pretty fast, and idc how slow he is going he'll get scrapped or hurt alot more than if he was wearing at least some jeans and a jacket.
No point in practicing if a slip in practice will hurt you too.
please see second part of the video
Very nice looking bike
Any bike can be a 1st bike "its all in the head and wrist" skills will come with time unless "you are gifted with some TT or MotoGp skills lol" i think if we respect the ride the ride will respect the rider.
Thumbs up for your friend looking good for someone who have never ridden a bike
Thumbs up
Thank you Samurai! I agree with you in 100%,
Perfect first bike! What can possibly go wrong Poor kid! I hope hes still alive!
he will never be able to fully appreciate that bike
do you?
Melvin Edgil k
Yes because he will never learn how to ride ever..
RyleZor I'm just saying I started out on a small bike and worked my way up to a 600cc and its like night and day I can appreciate it more now that I can compare the power to a smaller bike
Pony Rider It doesn't matter if you need a comparison or not. I'm starting on a 600 and I know what I am getting into. I'm not going to get on it and wring the damn thing out. I'm gonna take my time and start low on it. I'm not going to invest in a smaller bike because I know I will get disinterested a lot quicker. It depends on what kind of person you are. And what Melvin Edgil is true. You don't know him, so you can't make the statement that he will never appreciate that machine, because he very well could.
Wish I would have seen this video before I bought my cbr 600 as my first lol I learned just fine and always thought I should of just went big from the start this is proof you can
Get classes, trust me you don't know shit and I mean that in the most respectful way possible. It will save your life in the future.
squidding at its best..happy road rash to you good sir :)
thank you
all these hate comments are probably coming from riders that started on 250, and want others to do the same.
props to your buddy though. he did a good job for the first time.
Na tym filmiku bardzo dobrze pokazujecie ze wzrost nie ma nic do jazdy na moto, oby tak dalej :)
5 cm mniej i nie dosięgał by do ziemi bez odpowiedniej regulacji tylnego skoku i przy awaryjnym hamowaniu w ostatniej fazie nie sięgając przynajmniej 1/3 stopy ziemi po prostu by sie wyjebał , wzrost pomaga tez przy lawirowaniu powolnym w mieście i na parkingu , wiec mylisz się drogi kolego wzrost ma znaczenie :) , może nie ma takiego znaczenia jak moto juz sie toczy czy jak sie zapierdala ale , wiadomo to że ktoś jest niższy nie znaczy ze nie może jeździć na moto , ale wzrost na pewno ma znaczenie
Dla mnie wzrost nie ma znaczenia, jezeli dostaje sie czubkami palców można jezdzić, sam kiedyś jak jezdziłem na skuterze to nie dostawałem i stałem a jak ruszyłem to wskakiwałem na siedzenie. Kazdy ma swoje zdanie :)
I just Love Yamaha R1 I had a lot of Fun just watching, I can't describe how much fun it would be riding this beast
Poor R1 :/
poor....
I like the fact that you dont put up those full acceleration and top speed vids. I like the vid alot and eventually i will taka my bike licens in a short future. This vid makes me dream of my own R6 And R1 some day.
Sweet jesus! An R1 for a first bike!?
More like “Soon to visit Jesus”!
pure motivation.....never ridden a day in my life.........think I'm getting a 2008-09 Yamaha r1 or a Honda cbr rr 1k
So he's learning to ride with the bike he likes. What's the problem? He can go too fast for his own good? Implying you can't do that with a 300, any crash over 60 miles an hour is going to be ugly. Just don't sprint for the first few months, ride very slow, then start to ride normally, do things gradually. Same with any bike.
1L bikes weigh more than 300cc bikes. lighter=easier to maneuver
The way he leans on the controls, the first time he hits a divit or pot hole and his wrist bends he will find out very quickly why a liter bike is a bad first choice. the margin for error is zero on a bike with 170HP on tap. I made those same mistakes when I started. the difference is when I made that mistake (on a 250 rebel) I just goosed the bike. On an R1 you will end up on your back.
I started on a Hayabusa and three years later never been down
same man , it wasn't my bike but the first bike outside of dirt bikes as a kid I ever took for a ride by myself was a 06 Busa that belonged to my uncle. after falling in love with that experience I went and bought my own bike which ended up being a R6 never dropped it or laid it over then again I wasn't out trying to hit twisties and pop wheelies my first week owning it either. Now I drive a R1 they may not be the easiest bikes to start on but if you aren't being a dumbass on them and trying to do too much or show off you should be fine on almost any bike beginner or not.
+Night Rider Balls of steel.
daironification LOL
good man 👍
07 gsxr 1000, built it with mild cams, tune, c16/pump, pc5 etc... made 211hp on the dyno...thank God I have never been down
One nice thing about an R1 as a beginner bike, you don't have to worry about shifting as long as you keep it at/under the speed limit/*any* speed limit. :-)
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How tall is the guy?
155cm
So at 5'7 someone could probably stand flat footed, or close to it, on one of these monsters?
hes 5'1?
I have a 05 r1 and I'm 5"11 and flat foot both sides with some knee bend...you could definitely flat foot one side
I'm getting a 2015 Yamaha R6 this week as my first bike... But I have been riding dirtbikes my entire life, have a Yamaha YZ-250 right now so I'm sure i'll be riding like a pro on my first day...
I thought the same thing when I got my bike. But dirt is different than street. You'll see.
I ended up getting a honda cbr 600. I am completely comfortable on it. I'm a good defensive driver, and I've been racing bikes on dirt my entire life. It is a little different, but it definitely helps having been on a motorcycle my entire life, dirt to street really isn't that much different, you have to manhandle your dirt bike while racing, while on a street bike it's just a smooth relaxing ride.
***** Yeah man I love it. It tops out at 260 km per hour. I'm installing a new exhaust system, I'm hoping it adds at least 10-15km on to the top speed.
I got an '05 Suzuki SV1000s. Great bike. Plenty of power and very comfortable.
Polaki! Lewa w Górę :D !
DzisNieJutro CMAZ heheh no Polaki :)
Mike12r1 how tall that guy is?
how tall is he?????
07 R1 was my first bike. I'm about as tall as him with a 190/55 on the back and I one leg it. It's my daily rider and don't want a smaller one, too fun with the twistys in the mountains. Cheers.
how was the learning curve for you're first bike? im 5"6 with shoes and worried i wont fit on a 600 or zx12r
Its only a problem when you stop. Just keep going! Seriously you can make the bike lean to one side with the right bar input and weight distribution. Then you just put that foot down. Some of the best riders in the world are shorter than you so don't fixate on that.
late reply, but boots helped me a lot
thanks for the advice, im about 5 foot 4 or so and Im thinking of buying a bike but I wanted to do some research first, XD im small but im strong
I'm 5'8, do you think I could flat foot on a R1
dani pedrosa is much smaller then him and trashes the living daylight out of a gp bike , so small is good on motor , im 1.72 cm and i feel thats just perfect when your racing . the bikes are made for this height . japanese and italians build bikes for their own size . so we rule
1.72 CM? What? that is just over half an inch... You're 1/40 the height of an average newborn.
ah the brightest light of the nest , but do you got a bike ?
wasn't me
Uh, yeah, a CBR 500. But really 1.72 CM isn't humanly possibly so I am trying to understand what you meant. X.X
haha i said BIKE . if you call that a bike then im not suprised you dont understand stuff
wasn't me
Well, I'm not sure anyone would understand you saying you're less than an inch tall. and it is a pretty decent bike.
I would not suggest an r1 for a first bike for everyone. He is at least taking it serious and taking the time to get use to the bike and learning to ride. Please don't get in the habit of wearing inadequate gear! Good luck and if he take the careful approach to learn he should be fine!
Man...You're brave as fuck buying a supersport you can barley tip-toe around on. Forget about the 1,000cc for a second and just think about trying to stop in the rain/oil filled intersection.
Best of luck to you
Good point
...right...because stopping in a rain/oil filled intersection, that's going to be safe on an R6 but not on an R1 LOL
not only will you stop safely on that R6 but no one will hit you
Internet warrior to the rescue^... Let me rephrase "
Man...You're brave as fuck buying a motorcycle you can barley tip-toe around on".
IRLtrolls ...right...because motorcycle-safety is all about how well you can push it around while you sit on it...sure
You're implying that a guy whos riding an R1 as his first bike with no helmet gives a single fuck about "safety" Geez man, I was just making a statement about him potentially dropping his pretty bike at an intersection. You're taking this way too far... RUclips comments 101 I guess.
love how he never has been on a bike, has shorts on, t-shirt and no gloves nice work...