Yammie Noob Hey Yammie can you drive cross country on the Ducati desert sled? Wondering before I purchase one on Friday. You think it would make it without a problem?
If you can handle the bike then sure, get whatever you want if you like it. However, basic economics and depreciation is something that we can all benefit from, and for any new rider who isn't living off of daddy's money, getting a new bike is pretty dumb, as everyone will want to move onwards within a short time period anyways. The mentality of "get what you like and don't care too much about specs etc" is great. Just do it with some common sense backing up your decisions. Same with knowing which kind of bikes might actually be hazardous for you to ride as a new inexperienced rider.
Agree with you both however...some people like the bikes that take the skill they don't have. So with that said I say this. Why have the speed when lacking in the skill department
I live in Cali, which is supposed to be in full lock down mode, and I went out on a ride up into my local mountain/twisty roads spot. I have never seen so my bikes out riding before. Normally I'd see like 5-10 bikes up there, I must have saw 50+. Everyone was waving at earth other too which surprised me. Like 95% of Harley riders gave me the wave too even though I was riding a KTM Duke 390. Guess everyone is just happy to be out riding right now.
Nicolas Cantor as long as your not stopping and talking in a group what’s the issue?? Shit in PA there are busses full of people coming in from NY everyday. Yet I’m supposed to stay home?? Something is messed up with that.
You have matured into a fantastic ambassador to the sport of motorcycling and am glad I re-subbed to your channel. Will check out your podcast as well, ride safe PapaYams!
Last year i didnt ride as much because i worked so much overtime and traveled as much as 2.5 hours for work because i was working a union trade job. So well my bike was parked i watched alot of moto-vlogs and motorcycle channels and i stumbled back across yammie noob. The whole thing with him laying down the daytona was stupid, people unfollowed and said stupid shit when its inevitable that pretty much every rider will lay one down in there life and ive never heard truer words spoken. He really is a spokesperson for the hobby now. I got off my cruisers and my permit expired and im gonna pick up a mt07 in the near but distant future cause i take my brc in may but since ive signed up for my brc ive been binging yammie-noob. Hes just as awesome as when i found him. Hes really rekindled my love for bikes
I've commented this before. I bought a 2017 Yamaha R3 as my first bike at almost 28 years old. I am so happy with my choice. The bike came with all the frills I would want like an M4 exhaust, fender eliminator and frame sliders. The light weight R3 has been absolutely perfect to start learning on. At under 150 LBS, the R3 has plenty of beans for someone my size. As for financing, I'm glad I did as it helped out my credit score a decent amount. Thanks for the great content as always Yammie and team.
Part of life is learning. It’s best to learn from others. You are now using this channel to share your knowledge. Power to you man. Hopefully many learn from you and others so they don’t have to go throw the pain of going through something themselves. Pretty much like what our parents told us, lol.
We all wish we could talk some sense into our younger selves. I think it’s nice to listen to people review their thoughts as they’ve progressed and matured. We all do stupid stuff at some point and it’s nice to see how you’ve grown too, not just as a rider, but as a person. Great vid, man.
@@Johnny-tq9no I get that (I'm in america) but it bothers me that all of the ones I'm surrounded by make it seem like power is the only thing that's fun. Like try to be a little open. There's a reason why track is more popular worldwide than a 10 second straight.
@@sambeezy007 yeah everyone's looking for something different honestly what I look for most in the bike is the ability to let the front wheel the most between 0- about 70mph with just the throttle... The feeling of coming out of turn and lifting the wheel as you straighten out is may favorite.. but other than that I prefer the least amount of horsepower possible so I can really use the engine and rev it out instead of having to have strict throttle displine because the bike is so fast you can't go full-throttle for more than a second
20 YO and just got my first bike! A 2019 Rebel 300! Having an absolute blast learning how to ride! Currently practicing my shifting and rev matching which I used your video to help me so thanks Yammie!
LMAO! You will end up dead faster than the kung flu cand take you out, if you are not a highly experienced rider on a busa! But hey what do I know, I have only been riding motorcycles for fifty-seven years and have had more bikes than I can remember and my mind is still good! I had a bike built by Vance Hines that made my busa seem like a tricycle, but I guarantee you, the busa is not a beginner's bike by any means. The busa has a lot of power at any rpm and if you are not experienced it will get away from you right away. Go get a small bike you can handle, like a 250 or 300, then graduate as time goes on toa 600, then to a liter bake, then to a busa, or keep observing would be even safer and keep you alive! :-) Take care and God bless you! BE SAFE!
been looking to get my first bike for almost 6 months now. this video was really refreshing, a lot of my friends that ride swear to the 650 and above as the only starter bike. but hearing the ideas of getting a smaller cc to learn and enjoy really hit home for what i’ve been thinking. as always thank you for fire content clammy dude
"All bikes lead to dirt" I love it! I started out road biking (bicycle) and within 2 years switched to a full-suspension mountain bike. I can't imagine doing single track on a bike that weighs more than 25 pounds though...
I just want to highlight how much more mature you are as a rider today and give you my congratulations. It's also great that you showed the details and consequences of the accidents instead of trying to hide it, and keep mentioning it once and a while, so people can learned something without going through the same experiences. Keep it up!!!
I'm also an adult who rides but didn't ride as a kid....my preferences in motorcycles are fluid and totally different than when I was in the dreaming about riding stage. I'm beginning to think that a relatively comfortable dual sport bike may be the best choice for the vast majority of new riders. With rim and tire change you can do both pretty hardcore offroad, and supermoto stuff in a cheap, low power, easy to fix package that is still comfortable enough to ride for a few hours. It's just soooo hard to choose maybe the least attractive bike in the world as your first bike. I couldn't have imagined spending money on something as "uncool" as a DRZ400. Now? I'd take one in a heartbeat
A lot of newer motorcycles today have power modes so a larger displacement bike is definitely doable now. Keep them in the low power mode and you have plenty of room to grow into it. You also can save money that way by not having to spend more money to upgrade. Biggest thing in my opinion is maturity, some people have no business being on large displacement bikes...even experienced riders. If you respect the machine and the power they deliver a larger bike can be fine. Not necessarily advisable but don’t listen to the people that say you need to get this or don’t get that. Get what you like and are comfortable on. If you get something just because a friend or someone tells you to and you don’t enjoy riding it, it can definitely ruin your experience and possible cause you to not want to ride anymore.
My brothers and I just got our license last year and they both got a crf and I got a Kawasaki klx and we been loving it. Trails are great way to learn how to ride! Love Ur Video's!
My first bike is a 2018 R3. It really is an amazing bike to ride. At group rides I am pretty much full throttle the whole time having the time of my life and I can still keep up no problem. Everyone is really friendly with me too a lot of the 1000's and 600's I ride with also have r3's because they are always going on about how much of a great/fun bike it is. Its comfy, agile, and VERY forgiving. If you are still deciding on a first bike I highly recommend the R3.
Just bought a 2015 R3 a few months ago. Same color way that you had, too. Could NOT be happier with it as my first bike. Bought it cheap & outright. And I’m learning a tremendous amount every time I hop on it.
keep shopping around you might find a better quote, Im under 25 , male, M2, training course done, no experience, ontario address, was only quoted $916 by desjardin for my 15 R3.
53 YO latecomer to biking here. Just started late last year on a R3, really happy with it. Discovered track days and never looking back. Up to fourth track day now with Rosso II tyres and braded brake lines (Modding is life, LOL!). Still the slowest on track but don’t care, I’m having a blast. Next bike will be a 600, either the Daytona 675 or or Ninja 636. Keep up the good work Yam!
Heyy sup man , im luke ,18, and i live in spain and i just bought a small 125cc cbr r , i've been riding a 45 cc since i was 16 and i can say that by riding a small cc you learn a lot, and the only thing that i feel ,is that i need more and more of that feeling that you get when you ride .cheers yammie stay safe
Been watching a ton of your content since I’ve been getting into motorcycles and this video popped up in my recommended. This was super insightful and helped me clear up a lot of the worries when it comes to getting a motorcycle for my self soon. Im the same age you got started and this video gave me a lot of perspective. Thanks yammie !! This definitely brought me back to earth and will help me be more mindful as i enter this amazing journey with motorcycles. You’re the best !!!!!! I’m not entitled to ride it’s a luxury😃❤️
Started with a 636 ninja at the age of 22. Had never ridden a motorcycle of any kind prior. It was certainly a learning curve. The fear was thrilling and gave me a lot of respect for the bike and how dangerous it was. Rode a few r6's for the seasons following my first year. Just picked up a cbr1000rr after having ridden for 5 years. It's a great bike. Might pick up a mt07 or a duke after this one tho. I've found as I've gotten older I'm much less willing to track ride on the street; seen too many things. Just ride smart and have fun, dont be too reckless.
Dear Yammie NOOB Dude Yeaaaaa. Nope, seriously sir, thank you for this video. I am a cruiser type person since I was a young boy, I am just starting to ride motorcycles, I am 55.5 56 come December... It's nice to hear story, and what you done differently now, but you have learned and look what it brought you too... You have come this far, and yet to live more life ahead of you.. to teach more future comers motorcycling and bring more joy to more people with your crackshot comedy type educational style of motorcycling, what ever age, well done to you, and keep in keeping people happy with what you bring to this life on the table... Bless you and always stay cool as a cube Noob dude. With Love and respect always yours kindly McQueen Francis. THANK YOU!
Yammie i am waiting for 4 years now to bike me a bike and i am going to get me a DRZ 200 for my first bike, and just want to say thanks man you made me pick the right bike, big fun
My first bike is a 2020 yamah r3. So far has 300 miles. Been watching your channel before I made my purchase. I'm 19 and keep watching! Haha also bought that go pro hero 3. You really help alot yammie, thank you
Its so weird and strange but at the same time great to see people actually changing their mind and becoming smarter and experienced people over years. I notice that very often even on myself too. Keep up the great work, thanks for honest thoughts. Cheers!
I rode an MT 07 at our equivalent of the MSF, and now I ride my dad's Honda Dominator. Took two weeks after I got my motorcycle license before I broke my leg, going on my first ride since then tomorrow. Have watched you with a fan in my face to simulate that squid life.
I got my first motorcycle back when there were 2 types of bikes-street bikes and dirt bikes. I had been riding bicycles from the age of 5, so I always new I was meant to be on 2 wheels. I only knew one person that rode. He was the band leader at my high school. I remember we had a picnic with all the music students, and I spent most of it sitting on his bike. It was a KZ900. Shortly after I graduated, my friend heard that somebody had 2 Hondas they were trying to sell. they were both CL175's. One ran, but had bent forks. The other didn't run because it had been sitting for years. He wanted $100.00 each. I didn't have a real job at the time, but I had a hundred dollars, so I bought the one that didn't run. I found a small motorcycle shop about 4 and a half miles from my house, so I pushed it over there, and told them to get it running. A couple days and a couple hundred dollars later, I rode it home (no license, registration, or insurance). So, like you, I never did any planning. Got my learner's permit for a car, then got my license. Then I got the motorcycle permit. In Pennsylvania, if you had a class 1, 2, or 3 license, then you can operate a motorcycle with a learner's permit by yourself during the daylight hours. I still have that bike, but it hasn't run in close to twenty years. As a matter of fact, I still have every bike I've owned, except a couple that were stolen. (Most of them are stripped down, though).
Same. My course in my local area got pushed back 2.5 months after I waited 6 months already. I signed up for a course about an hour away from me that's only a month away.
I took the MSF the next day they announced they would be closing the dmv so I still haven’t gotten my endorsement just a little card that proves I passed the tests but can’t ride with.
Turkey hen vs a male Pheasant for the uninitiated , reasonable guesses. I give him props for that. Most wouldn't consider pheasant. Appearance ,yeah quite a bit of difference. I had a black vulture land on top of my blind while I was in it. Quite the noise.
I have the Kawasaki z400 now for like 6 months and its the only vehicle that i own (next to my bicycle), and have ridden 17000km now on it and I still love it. Really great starter bike. Its fast enough in the low end and you can easily overtake cars on the highway. I would totally recommend it!
I remember the first time I rode a bike was with the scouts when I was 11 or 12, it was like a tiny 50cc dirt bike and after my dad telling me how to put it in second gear I promptly took a corner too fast and body slammed a fence, I fracture my pinky and still have the scar on my chin, but it didn't turn me away from bikes at all, I had a blast.
One thing I bet most experienced riders can attest to, is that you shouldn't expect to find the bike of your life with your first try. Everyone end up moving forward after their 1st bike sooner or later, so there is no reason to stress so much about the first one that you're getting. As long as it's a bike you can handle, and you like the basics of looks and feel etc, then it really doesn't matter which one it is or if it has a certain amount of hp etc. You will never find the right fit at first try, because you don't even know what you want in a bike before you actually have some years worth of actual riding experience. That's another reason why buying new is often a poor choice for a first bike, because it's guaranteed that you will want to sell it and get something else, and the depreciation hits hard on all new bikes. The best I can recommend is to go for a middle segment, either a small cc whatever bike, or a 70ish hp regular naked bike (or similar). These bikes have a bit of everything in them, and it makes it so much easier to dial in on what you actually want from your next bike, and it will make it much easier to narrow down your choices towards actually finding the proper bike for you that you want to keep and cherish for years. It's like getting your first home, you will never settle in your dream house right off the bat, but your first house will teach you everything about your true needs and desires - and is in many ways much more important, than trying to choose a great house from the start.
just finished putting together my first bike a 89 Honda CB-1, got it super cheap from a co-worker, stripped it down to the frame and rebuilt it, now just got to take the classes so I can get a license and start riding it
Papa Yamm!!! I've been riding dirt bikes on and off for 15 years, spending your teenage years in the desert and having friends that had them. Recently I've been riding a crf150f and it's been a blast!! I never had a street bike, had a wonderful thought of finally getting a street bike. Did my research and settled for a naked. Purchased the 390 duke otd for 6k. Registered for California's version of the MSF course then Covid-19 happened. So I have a beautiful lady in my house and I can not even enjoy her company. I am still practicing on the crf150f, so hopefully when all this covid-19 stuff is over. I will pass my test with ease. I've been thinking about modding the duke replacing the exhaust with an Akrapovic slip on, replacing the eco and air box with the coober package,getting a k&n air filter and adding a wind shield. I really want to ride her. She seems like she will keep me thrilled and teach me a lot.
I come from a Honda sport bike family (all the way back to the 50's) so it made sense that I would get an M stamp on my license. My dad put me on my sister's '97 CB250 nighthawk to learn. It was like riding an angry bee. He had me ride street in all variety of bad conditions, gravel, heavy construction, wind so high you're scraping the pegs to go straight, and light snow before he let me move up. I stepped up to my brother in law's '03 GS500E, then my dad's DRZ400E (which I crashed doing 90. My gear saved my life. I walked away just black and blue) and eventually his '94 CBR1000F. I'm still trying to get him to sell me that bike. If you're in your 30's or older, responsible and respectful, go take out one of the '94 hurricanes. She's my first true love. I eventually bought my 150 scooter. It's a blast and easy to get around in the village and small cities. I tuned it and between 30-40°F she'll do the ton now. Now I have a '94 1500 goldwing, getting an 800 Vulcan, and teaching my wife to ride. I never took the MSF course, but I'm going to take it when my wife does, and go back for the experienced rider courses when she takes those. Stay safe.
My first bike is a kawasaki ns 200 and its been a year since I got it I use to to go to school and work and I'm only 20 and I got a lot a way to go to in riding and in life... Thanks for the advice papa yam LOVELOTS FROM PHILIPPINES
14.48 that's the best thing i ever heard from you.. I found that out differently as the longer i ride, the more we learn what riding is all about, it's not about being really fast, it's about enjoying life.. I still love my Ninja 250sl, i don't need fast super litter high revving bike, i just wanna live the life..
Ive started to watch you a bit and i must say thank you for all the information you've been dropping! I live near daytona so i hope id get to meet you during bike week or something. I just bought a ninja 636 as my first bike lol, ive only rode it three times so far but i love it. Keep up the great content bro
Getting back into riding after 6 years, I am so glad I got my cb300f and not a 600 or liter bike. So much fun to flick around on my local hwy74. And it is easily as fast and quicker then the Vstar650 I started on.... I liked the Harley likestyle, I love the CB's agility... most likely getting a dirt. 250 soonish
I started riding about half a year ago. Eurodude here, but since I was 26 when I got my license I was allowed to get whatever I desired. Conveniently a co-worker wanted to sell his bike. Im a proud beginner rider for 6 months now on a 98' GSX-R 600. I crashed it 3 days after I got it, since I was not used to ride without ABS, tapped the front break to hard and went down, luckily just some minor bruises (Full gear on) and cosmetic damage to my Gixxer. Still, Im happy with my purchase and don't regret it at all, despite hearing that a 600 might be too much for a beginner.
After I took the MSF I started looking for a nice starter. Got my first bike, ‘05 Ninja 250R for $700, in 2018 when I was 20. Main reason I chose the ninja was price. I didn’t grow up around bikes, but I’m a big car enthusiast and love working on my own stuff. I outgrew it quickly but I had a lot a fun on that bike before I got rid of it. Side-Note: Watching your channel sparked my passion for riding.
i loved this video and im not really sure why cool topic i also started riding at 21 (on the street) and also kinda wish i went back down the dirt path if you will haha stay sane and stay safe!
I just got my first bike, i got a 2016 harley street bob, mainly because a crusier was more for what i needed out of it, i researched for years on what i wanted out of a bike what i could handle what i would be comfortable with etc, i know how to work a clutch and the transmission, so that wasnt a worry and sest hirght has never been an issue, im 6'4 190lbs, so moving the bike never has been an issue, nor has balancing it, i did a lot of runs to my local dealership sat on all manner of bikes. And ultimately i felt more comfortable riding something that actually fit me and was comfortable, than something im spending money on hating because i cant fit and cant get on the highway, cant do what i need it to. My biggest fear at first of getting any motorcycle was, none of the ones i sat on felt comfortable and i was scared i wouldnt like one, until i started actuwlly going out of the 400cc and below, im not the type to want to wing the throttle smd be sketchy with it. So i got whay i felt comfortable with and i could enjoy for a long time. Thanks for listening to my ted talk
Thanks to you and other youtubers i started in december with a duke 390 and was the best choice ever, i have been able to really grow into it, small enough for a rather big novice like myself to handle at low speed, and really fast and nimble while cornering, highway worthy, i already put 4000 km on it, i been locked since early march because of the virus, where i live in Chile you have to get an online authorization by the police to get out of the house, gess what i do with my 4 hours outside? Lol hit the road
IF i WOULD talk to the rookie me, I would advice to go for the 250, I would say "YOU WILL BE FINE, and YES YOU CAN!!" I started on a 125 cc Honda and yes I was happy with it until I got run over and close to 10,000 miles in 4 years. I did buy a KLR650 just after a year of ridding the 125 cc on all types of roads, and I did it alone (1 up) the KLR was my bike for 11 years and about 55k miles, 3 countries and the do anything bike. Thanks for you videos!
I bought a Chinese CSC TT250 for my first bike last year, and I have to say it's a great bike to learn on. Brand new from the dealer it cost me less than $3000 with some storage mods added on, and it can do anything you really want to do when you're a new rider (except go on the interstate haha). But y'know take it on the street it can easily do main street speeds 55+mph, if you wanna do off roading you can just slide ride off the road into the dirt, dual sports are just excellent for beginners and learning both street and dirt. But now I feel like I'm kinda just outgrowing the 250 limitations and I just want something with more performance just because when I get on the main road I feel awkward when I have to really try to get up to speed to maintain pace with traffic so I definitely want a bike that can get up to 55-60 in a more timely fashion.
Me and my 2 friends are all 21yo. They just went and bought zx6-r ’s for themselves (the most power you can have with an A2 license). I did my research and I am saving up for a Duke 390.
I going backwards a bit. I started on a Suzuki DS 80 when I was 10, soon graduated to a Suzuki TL 185 (street/ trail) at 12. Stopped riding till 21 and bought a brand new Suzuki Intruder 800 in 95. Still have it and it's like brand new. I now finally have my mind set on a 2020 Kawa Z900. Cruiser life is good and all but at 51, I still miss a little bit of performance.
I got my class M endorsement when I was 21 but I haven't been on a bike for 4 years. So I would get R3 or a little Grom to get myself reacquainted to riding...... and because I'm short 😅
I got a 790 Duke for my first street bike, I was terrified at first but after the first ride it’s super tamable but also the power is there when you want it to be. Couldn’t be happier with my choice. Tho if I didn’t grow up riding dirtbikes I might’ve gotten something smaller.
Around 14:30 you can really hear how you've grown as a rider and a person. It used to be about hauling ass, seeing how fast you can go, how much fun you could have. Now you see it just isn't worth it. Awesome to see.
I'm from Europe (Portugal) and started riding only a few months ago on a little 125cc. I'm loving every second of it, but I want something that doesn't feel like it is going to fall apart going at 60mph. Since I mostly do city riding and the very ocasional highway, I was looking at the R3, Ninja 400 or CBR 500R. I don't want to get too much of a bike because the fuel economy would probably make my cry compared to my 125 xD
Great VLOG. I started last year on a 125cc scooter, but I'm looking into bikes between 250cc-400cc for my next purchase. The one that interests me the most is the Honda CB300R. It just seems like a great all-around beginner bike.
@M L ended up going in a different direction. My coworker was selling his Honda Reflex 250 scooter. I'll probably stick with that for now because a new bike isn't in the budget. I agree with you though. Next bike might be a 500.
When I was a young kid, I was told that me and my brother were going to get dirt motorcycle. We were so happy with that idea! We ended up getting a go kart, which was so much fun! But I still always wanted that dirt bike. I think my next motorcycle in my stable is going to be a WR 250! Lol That will make four motorcycle, Yammie you need to really warn the noobs about the addiction!
To be honest I'm really glad that in Europe we have the A2 licence... It just forces you to start on a less powerful bike (at least when you're under 24). After learning the essentials on a 125 cc and passing my A2 licence I got myself a CB650R but locked down to 35 kW (half the power of the unlocked version). After getting familiar with the bike and gaining experience in riding (and getting the full A licence) I'll just unlock it and have the same bike I'm used to but with more power - It's gonna be a different beast, but not totally unfamiliar.
Same here in Australia, got my learners licence couple months ago and bought a kawasaki vulcan s 650, it has computer and throttle restrictor. Absolutely love the bike and in no rush to de-restrict it.
My first bike was a ZX6R that I got a week after the completing the MSF course. I’m so happy I did. I was never scared of the bike, but I always have a respect for it. I grew up with fast cars, manual driving experience, The whole shabang. So I came into it with a well established respect and understanding of throttle control, shift points, etc. It’s all about respect for the machine you’re on. Someone without the knowledge of the need for throttle control should start off on something small. But, someone who has experience driving something fast OR with a healthy respect for the bike and the throttle can start on a 600. Nobody should start on a liter bike though.
I've been wanting to ride for a long time just turned 20 not to long ago i have the cash and ive been doing my research, a lot of your videos helped me to do that. Im thinking of getting a ninja 400 just something to have fun on and learn to get better at motorcycles. I fell in love with one since the first time Ive seen a ninja its not too big and scary so when this corona thing is over that is the first thing i am doing taking my motorcycle test and getting the ninja 400
I am riding since last summer and got a z650 as my first bike. As i live in Europe the A2 licence was the one i was able to do with my age. As i am currently studying i have not that much money to spend and because of that i wanted to get a bike i can learn on and dont have to buy myself a new one, once i am allowed to dirve all the power i want. Therefore i looked at the 650cc class of bikes, because it is allowed to reduce the power to 48hp and then later still have more power. Then i had to choose between the cbr650, the fz07, the sv650 and the z650. Long story short, the Kawasaki Dealership had a pretty hefty discount on this bike and thats why i bought it. Pretty Cheap, japanese reliability, alright looks and enough power to learn on and power left to have fun later on aswell! A pure 600cc sportbike is pretty dumb i guess, at least when you are yung and will probably kill yourself with this weapon :D
My 2 cents: Dual sports on the street are fun. Light weight under 325 pounds. 5 speed. upright seating position. Prefer fuel injection over carb. The drawback is the seat height are mostly tall. The Yamaha XT250 has the shortest seat height at 31.9. Keep in mind half the people quit the first few months so recommend buying a used bike. Motorcycles may not be for you.
Yammie on a scrambler , yep the dude owns Duccati. What's next a cafe build? And when he did the video on cruiser bike's he was stoked the entire time. Hey Yammie , maybe a gold wing
in one of your earlier videos I saw from a few years ago on ranking beginner bikes had the Ninja 650 in the god tier and 400 in A tier. Does that still stand or with the experiences you have had since then changed your view in what you want. I'm 15 and want to get into bikes when I'm older because of the fun I had dirt biking, but are those 650 and 400 to much for a beginner say in their early 20's?
Oh jeez we sound pretty similar, I'm 20 and just bought my first bike! Got a ninja 300 2015 used for 2000. Thank god I didnt finance it, that comes for the second bike around this time next year or the fall hehe
I researched my first bike for a year. I was between a duke 390 and a Guzzi V7. Completely different, and I love the guzzi style but worried it would be a bit too much. I ended up with the duke 390, no regrets whatsoever.
When I started the ninja 250 was the only small sport bike. Now I think I would recommend the cb/cbr 300r because they're cheap and sound like they're the most well mannered of the small bikes.
hey yam wats up i work full time am 19 and saved my money, i bought a Yamaha r3 myself rode it for a year then bought a triumph street triple 660, loved the yamaha but the striple hits the spot.
I'll say this. Try riding at 65 mph for a few minutes and then mix it up with a few minutes at 45 mph. It'll feel super slow. But if you ride even slower, like 30 mph for a few minutes then you'll feel that the same 45 mph is much faster now. And I really enjoy that feeling. Sure, I still like to accelerate to 70 now and then which takes a while with my bike by the way and is pretty close to my max speed of around 80 mph, but for the vast majority of time I tend to not to go faster than 60. On twisty roads with less than ideal surface it's plenty enough to have fun. Don't know about you guys but it makes me look at bikes differently. All of a sudden a modern 150cc is enough, at least for solo riding, and a 300cc is almost too fast but it offers sweet 0-100 and more comfort plus enough power to carry a pillion uphill. I honestly don't know why anyone would pay big cash for a 600cc they won't utilize more than half the power of.
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When is The bike giveaway. Been sooooo damn Long since The first few bikes.
@@mvalentin4176 ? Check instagram. I literally just shipped out the other bikes. All information is under official rules on the website.
Yammie Noob Hey Yammie can you drive cross country on the Ducati desert sled? Wondering before I purchase one on Friday. You think it would make it without a problem?
"i bough the R3 because i liked it" bro that is the best excuse/reason i ever heard. what is the point of buying something that you dont like.
You shouldn't start on a busa just because you like it. See where I'm getting at ?
If you can handle the bike then sure, get whatever you want if you like it. However, basic economics and depreciation is something that we can all benefit from, and for any new rider who isn't living off of daddy's money, getting a new bike is pretty dumb, as everyone will want to move onwards within a short time period anyways. The mentality of "get what you like and don't care too much about specs etc" is great. Just do it with some common sense backing up your decisions. Same with knowing which kind of bikes might actually be hazardous for you to ride as a new inexperienced rider.
Agree with you both however...some people like the bikes that take the skill they don't have. So with that said I say this. Why have the speed when lacking in the skill department
I try to tell you guys to not over think it! Get the bike you want to look at in your garage, life's short.
I like jet aircraft. The F22 Raptor looks like a good time....Do you see why there are levels to the shit we do?
I live in Cali, which is supposed to be in full lock down mode, and I went out on a ride up into my local mountain/twisty roads spot. I have never seen so my bikes out riding before. Normally I'd see like 5-10 bikes up there, I must have saw 50+. Everyone was waving at earth other too which surprised me. Like 95% of Harley riders gave me the wave too even though I was riding a KTM Duke 390. Guess everyone is just happy to be out riding right now.
"Supposed to be in full lock down mode?" Says someone that will make part of statistics.
Nicolas Cantor as long as your not stopping and talking in a group what’s the issue?? Shit in PA there are busses full of people coming in from NY everyday. Yet I’m supposed to stay home?? Something is messed up with that.
The US has over 100000 cases of covid-19 this thing is serious people stay at home and maintain social distancing
Mr.nobody yeah then what about the buses
@@thetowndrunk988 LOL! Exactly!
You have matured into a fantastic ambassador to the sport of motorcycling and am glad I re-subbed to your channel. Will check out your podcast as well, ride safe PapaYams!
Thanks man, that means a lot!
Last year i didnt ride as much because i worked so much overtime and traveled as much as 2.5 hours for work because i was working a union trade job. So well my bike was parked i watched alot of moto-vlogs and motorcycle channels and i stumbled back across yammie noob. The whole thing with him laying down the daytona was stupid, people unfollowed and said stupid shit when its inevitable that pretty much every rider will lay one down in there life and ive never heard truer words spoken. He really is a spokesperson for the hobby now. I got off my cruisers and my permit expired and im gonna pick up a mt07 in the near but distant future cause i take my brc in may but since ive signed up for my brc ive been binging yammie-noob. Hes just as awesome as when i found him. Hes really rekindled my love for bikes
I've commented this before. I bought a 2017 Yamaha R3 as my first bike at almost 28 years old. I am so happy with my choice. The bike came with all the frills I would want like an M4 exhaust, fender eliminator and frame sliders. The light weight R3 has been absolutely perfect to start learning on. At under 150 LBS, the R3 has plenty of beans for someone my size. As for financing, I'm glad I did as it helped out my credit score a decent amount. Thanks for the great content as always Yammie and team.
Part of life is learning. It’s best to learn from others. You are now using this channel to share your knowledge. Power to you man. Hopefully many learn from you and others so they don’t have to go throw the pain of going through something themselves. Pretty much like what our parents told us, lol.
We all wish we could talk some sense into our younger selves. I think it’s nice to listen to people review their thoughts as they’ve progressed and matured. We all do stupid stuff at some point and it’s nice to see how you’ve grown too, not just as a rider, but as a person. Great vid, man.
Long term follower here. It’s amazing how you’ve matured over the years. Good to see you get back to this.
Most americans (who don't even ride bikes) tell me to get a 1000 for the power. Like wtf. Power doesn't = fun. Fun = fun
Because most of America is wide-open mostly straight roads that's why drag racing is so much more popular here
@@Johnny-tq9no I get that (I'm in america) but it bothers me that all of the ones I'm surrounded by make it seem like power is the only thing that's fun. Like try to be a little open. There's a reason why track is more popular worldwide than a 10 second straight.
@@sambeezy007 yeah everyone's looking for something different honestly what I look for most in the bike is the ability to let the front wheel the most between 0- about 70mph with just the throttle... The feeling of coming out of turn and lifting the wheel as you straighten out is may favorite.. but other than that I prefer the least amount of horsepower possible so I can really use the engine and rev it out instead of having to have strict throttle displine because the bike is so fast you can't go full-throttle for more than a second
20 YO and just got my first bike! A 2019 Rebel 300! Having an absolute blast learning how to ride! Currently practicing my shifting and rev matching which I used your video to help me so thanks Yammie!
yam's dad: don't get a bike. they're too dangerous
yam: *gets into a head on collision*
I bought a 15’ r3 with 200mi a week ago and I couldn’t be happier with it!
If I start riding today I will definitely ride a Busa
Just an Observer real man
You mean turbo busa ryt
LMAO! You will end up dead faster than the kung flu cand take you out, if you are not a highly experienced rider on a busa! But hey what do I know, I have only been riding motorcycles for fifty-seven years and have had more bikes than I can remember and my mind is still good! I had a bike built by Vance Hines that made my busa seem like a tricycle, but I guarantee you, the busa is not a beginner's bike by any means. The busa has a lot of power at any rpm and if you are not experienced it will get away from you right away. Go get a small bike you can handle, like a 250 or 300, then graduate as time goes on toa 600, then to a liter bake, then to a busa, or keep observing would be even safer and keep you alive! :-) Take care and God bless you! BE SAFE!
@@aicsusa It was a joke bud.
nice nice nice nice nice
been looking to get my first bike for almost 6 months now. this video was really refreshing, a lot of my friends that ride swear to the 650 and above as the only starter bike. but hearing the ideas of getting a smaller cc to learn and enjoy really hit home for what i’ve been thinking. as always thank you for fire content clammy dude
"All bikes lead to dirt" I love it! I started out road biking (bicycle) and within 2 years switched to a full-suspension mountain bike. I can't imagine doing single track on a bike that weighs more than 25 pounds though...
I just want to highlight how much more mature you are as a rider today and give you my congratulations.
It's also great that you showed the details and consequences of the accidents instead of trying to hide it, and keep mentioning it once and a while, so people can learned something without going through the same experiences. Keep it up!!!
One of your best videos. You don't have to go fast to have fun. Just being on two wheels is fun.
I'm also an adult who rides but didn't ride as a kid....my preferences in motorcycles are fluid and totally different than when I was in the dreaming about riding stage.
I'm beginning to think that a relatively comfortable dual sport bike may be the best choice for the vast majority of new riders.
With rim and tire change you can do both pretty hardcore offroad, and supermoto stuff in a cheap, low power, easy to fix package that is still comfortable enough to ride for a few hours.
It's just soooo hard to choose maybe the least attractive bike in the world as your first bike. I couldn't have imagined spending money on something as "uncool" as a DRZ400. Now? I'd take one in a heartbeat
A lot of newer motorcycles today have power modes so a larger displacement bike is definitely doable now. Keep them in the low power mode and you have plenty of room to grow into it. You also can save money that way by not having to spend more money to upgrade. Biggest thing in my opinion is maturity, some people have no business being on large displacement bikes...even experienced riders. If you respect the machine and the power they deliver a larger bike can be fine. Not necessarily advisable but don’t listen to the people that say you need to get this or don’t get that. Get what you like and are comfortable on. If you get something just because a friend or someone tells you to and you don’t enjoy riding it, it can definitely ruin your experience and possible cause you to not want to ride anymore.
Getting my first bike on Tuesday! A Kawasaki Ninja 125 (I'm 16)
Enjoy yourself, and be careful you prob think your invincible at your age trust me you are not.
Nice! I'm 15 and want one myself!
Can i be your brother? 🤣🤣
ATGATT bro, ATGATT
Noice 🔥 enjoy my dude
My brothers and I just got our license last year and they both got a crf and I got a Kawasaki klx and we been loving it. Trails are great way to learn how to ride! Love Ur Video's!
My first bike is a 2018 R3. It really is an amazing bike to ride. At group rides I am pretty much full throttle the whole time having the time of my life and I can still keep up no problem. Everyone is really friendly with me too a lot of the 1000's and 600's I ride with also have r3's because they are always going on about how much of a great/fun bike it is. Its comfy, agile, and VERY forgiving. If you are still deciding on a first bike I highly recommend the R3.
Man I love these kind of videos, I like how natural and easy going they sound. Love it!
Just bought a 2015 R3 a few months ago. Same color way that you had, too. Could NOT be happier with it as my first bike. Bought it cheap & outright. And I’m learning a tremendous amount every time I hop on it.
YAMMIE such a good question thank you for releasing this.
I was told by many insurance companies in Ontario that anything bigger then a 300cc bike for a beginner rider is basically uninsurable.
Rusty Cuyler everything has a price
keep shopping around you might find a better quote, Im under 25 , male, M2, training course done, no experience, ontario address, was only quoted $916 by desjardin for my 15 R3.
we have the highest motorcycle insurance rates in the world in ontario lol
Even car insurance is ridiculous.
@@sichengliu188 900 dollar insurance for an r3? Are you kidding me. Jeez
53 YO latecomer to biking here. Just started late last year on a R3, really happy with it. Discovered track days and never looking back. Up to fourth track day now with Rosso II tyres and braded brake lines (Modding is life, LOL!). Still the slowest on track but don’t care, I’m having a blast. Next bike will be a 600, either the Daytona 675 or or Ninja 636. Keep up the good work Yam!
Heyy sup man , im luke ,18, and i live in spain and i just bought a small 125cc cbr r , i've been riding a 45 cc since i was 16 and i can say that by riding a small cc you learn a lot, and the only thing that i feel ,is that i need more and more of that feeling that you get when you ride .cheers yammie stay safe
Been watching a ton of your content since I’ve been getting into motorcycles and this video popped up in my recommended. This was super insightful and helped me clear up a lot of the worries when it comes to getting a motorcycle for my self soon. Im the same age you got started and this video gave me a lot of perspective. Thanks yammie !! This definitely brought me back to earth and will help me be more mindful as i enter this amazing journey with motorcycles. You’re the best !!!!!! I’m not entitled to ride it’s a luxury😃❤️
Started with a 636 ninja at the age of 22. Had never ridden a motorcycle of any kind prior. It was certainly a learning curve. The fear was thrilling and gave me a lot of respect for the bike and how dangerous it was. Rode a few r6's for the seasons following my first year. Just picked up a cbr1000rr after having ridden for 5 years. It's a great bike. Might pick up a mt07 or a duke after this one tho. I've found as I've gotten older I'm much less willing to track ride on the street; seen too many things. Just ride smart and have fun, dont be too reckless.
Dear Yammie NOOB Dude Yeaaaaa.
Nope, seriously sir, thank you for this video. I am a cruiser type person since I was a young boy, I am just starting to ride motorcycles, I am 55.5 56 come December... It's nice to hear story, and what you done differently now, but you have learned and look what it brought you too... You have come this far, and yet to live more life ahead of you.. to teach more future comers motorcycling and bring more joy to more people with your crackshot comedy type educational style of motorcycling, what ever age, well done to you, and keep in keeping people happy with what you bring to this life on the table... Bless you and always stay cool as a cube Noob dude. With Love and respect always yours kindly McQueen Francis. THANK YOU!
Yammie i am waiting for 4 years now to bike me a bike and i am going to get me a DRZ 200 for my first bike, and just want to say thanks man you made me pick the right bike, big fun
My first bike is a 2020 yamah r3. So far has 300 miles. Been watching your channel before I made my purchase. I'm 19 and keep watching! Haha also bought that go pro hero 3. You really help alot yammie, thank you
Its so weird and strange but at the same time great to see people actually changing their mind and becoming smarter and experienced people over years. I notice that very often even on myself too. Keep up the great work, thanks for honest thoughts. Cheers!
I rode an MT 07 at our equivalent of the MSF, and now I ride my dad's Honda Dominator. Took two weeks after I got my motorcycle license before I broke my leg, going on my first ride since then tomorrow. Have watched you with a fan in my face to simulate that squid life.
A great blog. What an honest, well informed review. A great and practical review for new riders.
I got my first motorcycle back when there were 2 types of bikes-street bikes and dirt bikes. I had been riding bicycles from the age of 5, so I always new I was meant to be on 2 wheels. I only knew one person that rode. He was the band leader at my high school. I remember we had a picnic with all the music students, and I spent most of it sitting on his bike. It was a KZ900.
Shortly after I graduated, my friend heard that somebody had 2 Hondas they were trying to sell. they were both CL175's. One ran, but had bent forks. The other didn't run because it had been sitting for years. He wanted $100.00 each. I didn't have a real job at the time, but I had a hundred dollars, so I bought the one that didn't run. I found a small motorcycle shop about 4 and a half miles from my house, so I pushed it over there, and told them to get it running. A couple days and a couple hundred dollars later, I rode it home (no license, registration, or insurance). So, like you, I never did any planning. Got my learner's permit for a car, then got my license. Then I got the motorcycle permit. In Pennsylvania, if you had a class 1, 2, or 3 license, then you can operate a motorcycle with a learner's permit by yourself during the daylight hours. I still have that bike, but it hasn't run in close to twenty years. As a matter of fact, I still have every bike I've owned, except a couple that were stolen. (Most of them are stripped down, though).
Was supposed to be taking my MSF this weekend. Got cancelled, gonna be waiting a while before I get on a bike :(
Im very sorry to hear that my guy.
Hang in there brother I'm waiting on getting my permit but my bmv is supposed to open the 8th
that’s very unfortunate. hopefully they reschedule soon.
Same. My course in my local area got pushed back 2.5 months after I waited 6 months already. I signed up for a course about an hour away from me that's only a month away.
I took the MSF the next day they announced they would be closing the dmv so I still haven’t gotten my endorsement just a little card that proves I passed the tests but can’t ride with.
Good vid, Papa Yam!
Yammie's "Philosophy on Two Wheels" should become a Sunday feature!
And that was a Turkey if you're genuinely curious 😁
Lol! "Was that a pheasant?" My boy Yam probably never turkey hunted either! Hahaha!
Turkey hen vs a male Pheasant for the uninitiated , reasonable guesses. I give him props for that. Most wouldn't consider pheasant. Appearance ,yeah quite a bit of difference.
I had a black vulture land on top of my blind while I was in it. Quite the noise.
I have the Kawasaki z400 now for like 6 months and its the only vehicle that i own (next to my bicycle), and have ridden 17000km now on it and I still love it. Really great starter bike. Its fast enough in the low end and you can easily overtake cars on the highway. I would totally recommend it!
I have one as well. I have had a blast learning on it!
I remember the first time I rode a bike was with the scouts when I was 11 or 12, it was like a tiny 50cc dirt bike and after my dad telling me how to put it in second gear I promptly took a corner too fast and body slammed a fence, I fracture my pinky and still have the scar on my chin, but it didn't turn me away from bikes at all, I had a blast.
One thing I bet most experienced riders can attest to, is that you shouldn't expect to find the bike of your life with your first try. Everyone end up moving forward after their 1st bike sooner or later, so there is no reason to stress so much about the first one that you're getting. As long as it's a bike you can handle, and you like the basics of looks and feel etc, then it really doesn't matter which one it is or if it has a certain amount of hp etc. You will never find the right fit at first try, because you don't even know what you want in a bike before you actually have some years worth of actual riding experience. That's another reason why buying new is often a poor choice for a first bike, because it's guaranteed that you will want to sell it and get something else, and the depreciation hits hard on all new bikes. The best I can recommend is to go for a middle segment, either a small cc whatever bike, or a 70ish hp regular naked bike (or similar). These bikes have a bit of everything in them, and it makes it so much easier to dial in on what you actually want from your next bike, and it will make it much easier to narrow down your choices towards actually finding the proper bike for you that you want to keep and cherish for years. It's like getting your first home, you will never settle in your dream house right off the bat, but your first house will teach you everything about your true needs and desires - and is in many ways much more important, than trying to choose a great house from the start.
Great advice!!
just finished putting together my first bike a 89 Honda CB-1, got it super cheap from a co-worker, stripped it down to the frame and rebuilt it, now just got to take the classes so I can get a license and start riding it
Papa Yamm!!! I've been riding dirt bikes on and off for 15 years, spending your teenage years in the desert and having friends that had them. Recently I've been riding a crf150f and it's been a blast!! I never had a street bike, had a wonderful thought of finally getting a street bike. Did my research and settled for a naked. Purchased the 390 duke otd for 6k. Registered for California's version of the MSF course then Covid-19 happened. So I have a beautiful lady in my house and I can not even enjoy her company. I am still practicing on the crf150f, so hopefully when all this covid-19 stuff is over. I will pass my test with ease. I've been thinking about modding the duke replacing the exhaust with an Akrapovic slip on, replacing the eco and air box with the coober package,getting a k&n air filter and adding a wind shield. I really want to ride her. She seems like she will keep me thrilled and teach me a lot.
I come from a Honda sport bike family (all the way back to the 50's) so it made sense that I would get an M stamp on my license. My dad put me on my sister's '97 CB250 nighthawk to learn. It was like riding an angry bee. He had me ride street in all variety of bad conditions, gravel, heavy construction, wind so high you're scraping the pegs to go straight, and light snow before he let me move up. I stepped up to my brother in law's '03 GS500E, then my dad's DRZ400E (which I crashed doing 90. My gear saved my life. I walked away just black and blue) and eventually his '94 CBR1000F. I'm still trying to get him to sell me that bike. If you're in your 30's or older, responsible and respectful, go take out one of the '94 hurricanes. She's my first true love. I eventually bought my 150 scooter. It's a blast and easy to get around in the village and small cities. I tuned it and between 30-40°F she'll do the ton now. Now I have a '94 1500 goldwing, getting an 800 Vulcan, and teaching my wife to ride. I never took the MSF course, but I'm going to take it when my wife does, and go back for the experienced rider courses when she takes those. Stay safe.
My first bike is a kawasaki ns 200 and its been a year since I got it I use to to go to school and work and I'm only 20 and I got a lot a way to go to in riding and in life... Thanks for the advice papa yam LOVELOTS FROM PHILIPPINES
I’m on my 2nd Yamaha R3 sold my first after about 12,000 miles missed it so much I bought a 2019/2020!
14.48 that's the best thing i ever heard from you.. I found that out differently as the longer i ride, the more we learn what riding is all about, it's not about being really fast, it's about enjoying life.. I still love my Ninja 250sl, i don't need fast super litter high revving bike, i just wanna live the life..
Ive started to watch you a bit and i must say thank you for all the information you've been dropping! I live near daytona so i hope id get to meet you during bike week or something. I just bought a ninja 636 as my first bike lol, ive only rode it three times so far but i love it. Keep up the great content bro
Love that Scrambler, it's got so much style. I began on a Yamaha DT125, it could bunny-hop over pot holes it was so light weight. Super fun
Getting back into riding after 6 years, I am so glad I got my cb300f and not a 600 or liter bike. So much fun to flick around on my local hwy74. And it is easily as fast and quicker then the Vstar650 I started on.... I liked the Harley likestyle, I love the CB's agility... most likely getting a dirt. 250 soonish
Honda CBR600F is my first bike, so far I haven't had any problems with it. It's a superb stater bike and very forgiving to ride.
I love up right naked bikes ...
They are confortable to ride and a lot of fun :)
I started riding about half a year ago. Eurodude here, but since I was 26 when I got my license I was allowed to get whatever I desired. Conveniently a co-worker wanted to sell his bike. Im a proud beginner rider for 6 months now on a 98' GSX-R 600. I crashed it 3 days after I got it, since I was not used to ride without ABS, tapped the front break to hard and went down, luckily just some minor bruises (Full gear on) and cosmetic damage to my Gixxer. Still, Im happy with my purchase and don't regret it at all, despite hearing that a 600 might be too much for a beginner.
After I took the MSF I started looking for a nice starter. Got my first bike, ‘05 Ninja 250R for $700, in 2018 when I was 20. Main reason I chose the ninja was price. I didn’t grow up around bikes, but I’m a big car enthusiast and love working on my own stuff. I outgrew it quickly but I had a lot a fun on that bike before I got rid of it.
Side-Note: Watching your channel sparked my passion for riding.
My first bike was my FZ07 and I still love it. If I had to start riding again I would choose it again.
Likewise, just started riding and I love it, lots of torque but pretty easy to control.
Very nice video.. very good advice...thanks and keep up the good work...
thank you for your insight, i can't wait to get my ninja 400. Also congrats on your new studio.
i loved this video and im not really sure why cool topic i also started riding at 21 (on the street) and also kinda wish i went back down the dirt path if you will haha stay sane and stay safe!
Cheers to yammi for still making motorcycle content.
I just got my first bike, i got a 2016 harley street bob, mainly because a crusier was more for what i needed out of it, i researched for years on what i wanted out of a bike what i could handle what i would be comfortable with etc, i know how to work a clutch and the transmission, so that wasnt a worry and sest hirght has never been an issue, im 6'4 190lbs, so moving the bike never has been an issue, nor has balancing it, i did a lot of runs to my local dealership sat on all manner of bikes. And ultimately i felt more comfortable riding something that actually fit me and was comfortable, than something im spending money on hating because i cant fit and cant get on the highway, cant do what i need it to. My biggest fear at first of getting any motorcycle was, none of the ones i sat on felt comfortable and i was scared i wouldnt like one, until i started actuwlly going out of the 400cc and below, im not the type to want to wing the throttle smd be sketchy with it. So i got whay i felt comfortable with and i could enjoy for a long time. Thanks for listening to my ted talk
Thanks to you and other youtubers i started in december with a duke 390 and was the best choice ever, i have been able to really grow into it, small enough for a rather big novice like myself to handle at low speed, and really fast and nimble while cornering, highway worthy, i already put 4000 km on it, i been locked since early march because of the virus, where i live in Chile you have to get an online authorization by the police to get out of the house, gess what i do with my 4 hours outside? Lol hit the road
This one was really helpful, thanks
You mentioned your last wreck a few times and hope this doesnt come off the wrong way but I'm glad the wreck seemed to have changed you for the better
IF i WOULD talk to the rookie me, I would advice to go for the 250, I would say "YOU WILL BE FINE, and YES YOU CAN!!" I started on a 125 cc Honda and yes I was happy with it until I got run over and close to 10,000 miles in 4 years. I did buy a KLR650 just after a year of ridding the 125 cc on all types of roads, and I did it alone (1 up) the KLR was my bike for 11 years and about 55k miles, 3 countries and the do anything bike. Thanks for you videos!
I bought a Chinese CSC TT250 for my first bike last year, and I have to say it's a great bike to learn on. Brand new from the dealer it cost me less than $3000 with some storage mods added on, and it can do anything you really want to do when you're a new rider (except go on the interstate haha). But y'know take it on the street it can easily do main street speeds 55+mph, if you wanna do off roading you can just slide ride off the road into the dirt, dual sports are just excellent for beginners and learning both street and dirt. But now I feel like I'm kinda just outgrowing the 250 limitations and I just want something with more performance just because when I get on the main road I feel awkward when I have to really try to get up to speed to maintain pace with traffic so I definitely want a bike that can get up to 55-60 in a more timely fashion.
50 cc tier list please it would help me a lot!
Me and my 2 friends are all 21yo. They just went and bought zx6-r ’s for themselves (the most power you can have with an A2 license). I did my research and I am saving up for a Duke 390.
I going backwards a bit. I started on a Suzuki DS 80 when I was 10, soon graduated to a Suzuki TL 185 (street/ trail) at 12. Stopped riding till 21 and bought a brand new Suzuki Intruder 800 in 95. Still have it and it's like brand new. I now finally have my mind set on a 2020 Kawa Z900. Cruiser life is good and all but at 51, I still miss a little bit of performance.
I got my class M endorsement when I was 21 but I haven't been on a bike for 4 years. So I would get R3 or a little Grom to get myself reacquainted to riding...... and because I'm short 😅
Started at 19 on a 1981 Honda Champ. That bike haunts me in my sleep..
I got a 790 Duke for my first street bike, I was terrified at first but after the first ride it’s super tamable but also the power is there when you want it to be. Couldn’t be happier with my choice. Tho if I didn’t grow up riding dirtbikes I might’ve gotten something smaller.
Around 14:30 you can really hear how you've grown as a rider and a person. It used to be about hauling ass, seeing how fast you can go, how much fun you could have. Now you see it just isn't worth it. Awesome to see.
“That’s a big ass bird” haha
Moral of the video: Plan better, enjoy riding, utilize the track!
I'm from Europe (Portugal) and started riding only a few months ago on a little 125cc. I'm loving every second of it, but I want something that doesn't feel like it is going to fall apart going at 60mph. Since I mostly do city riding and the very ocasional highway, I was looking at the R3, Ninja 400 or CBR 500R. I don't want to get too much of a bike because the fuel economy would probably make my cry compared to my 125 xD
Hey Yammie why dont you buy a Honda Crf250???
Great VLOG. I started last year on a 125cc scooter, but I'm looking into bikes between 250cc-400cc for my next purchase. The one that interests me the most is the Honda CB300R. It just seems like a great all-around beginner bike.
Did you get one yet? I’d bump up to the CB500 if you already have experience its already a starter bike
@M L ended up going in a different direction. My coworker was selling his Honda Reflex 250 scooter. I'll probably stick with that for now because a new bike isn't in the budget. I agree with you though. Next bike might be a 500.
Dude I completely forgot about your channel until recently. I’ve been subbed for awhile but videos weren’t popping up! Love the videos
When I was a young kid, I was told that me and my brother were going to get dirt motorcycle. We were so happy with that idea! We ended up getting a go kart, which was so much fun! But I still always wanted that dirt bike. I think my next motorcycle in my stable is going to be a WR 250! Lol That will make four motorcycle, Yammie you need to really warn the noobs about the addiction!
To be honest I'm really glad that in Europe we have the A2 licence... It just forces you to start on a less powerful bike (at least when you're under 24). After learning the essentials on a 125 cc and passing my A2 licence I got myself a CB650R but locked down to 35 kW (half the power of the unlocked version). After getting familiar with the bike and gaining experience in riding (and getting the full A licence) I'll just unlock it and have the same bike I'm used to but with more power - It's gonna be a different beast, but not totally unfamiliar.
Same here in Australia, got my learners licence couple months ago and bought a kawasaki vulcan s 650, it has computer and throttle restrictor. Absolutely love the bike and in no rush to de-restrict it.
My first bike was a ZX6R that I got a week after the completing the MSF course. I’m so happy I did. I was never scared of the bike, but I always have a respect for it. I grew up with fast cars, manual driving experience, The whole shabang.
So I came into it with a well established respect and understanding of throttle control, shift points, etc. It’s all about respect for the machine you’re on.
Someone without the knowledge of the need for throttle control should start off on something small. But, someone who has experience driving something fast OR with a healthy respect for the bike and the throttle can start on a 600.
Nobody should start on a liter bike though.
I've been wanting to ride for a long time just turned 20 not to long ago i have the cash and ive been doing my research, a lot of your videos helped me to do that. Im thinking of getting a ninja 400 just something to have fun on and learn to get better at motorcycles. I fell in love with one since the first time Ive seen a ninja its not too big and scary so when this corona thing is over that is the first thing i am doing taking my motorcycle test and getting the ninja 400
I am riding since last summer and got a z650 as my first bike. As i live in Europe the A2 licence was the one i was able to do with my age. As i am currently studying i have not that much money to spend and because of that i wanted to get a bike i can learn on and dont have to buy myself a new one, once i am allowed to dirve all the power i want. Therefore i looked at the 650cc class of bikes, because it is allowed to reduce the power to 48hp and then later still have more power. Then i had to choose between the cbr650, the fz07, the sv650 and the z650. Long story short, the Kawasaki Dealership had a pretty hefty discount on this bike and thats why i bought it. Pretty Cheap, japanese reliability, alright looks and enough power to learn on and power left to have fun later on aswell!
A pure 600cc sportbike is pretty dumb i guess, at least when you are yung and will probably kill yourself with this weapon :D
My 2 cents: Dual sports on the street are fun. Light weight under 325 pounds. 5 speed. upright seating position. Prefer fuel injection over carb. The drawback is the seat height are mostly tall. The Yamaha XT250 has the shortest seat height at 31.9. Keep in mind half the people quit the first few months so recommend buying a used bike. Motorcycles may not be for you.
Great advice. Get a used Ninja 250/300/400 with cash and beat it up, then pass it along to the next newbie
Yammie on a scrambler , yep the dude owns Duccati. What's next a cafe build? And when he did the video on cruiser bike's he was stoked the entire time. Hey Yammie , maybe a gold wing
in one of your earlier videos I saw from a few years ago on ranking beginner bikes had the Ninja 650 in the god tier and 400 in A tier. Does that still stand or with the experiences you have had since then changed your view in what you want. I'm 15 and want to get into bikes when I'm older because of the fun I had dirt biking, but are those 650 and 400 to much for a beginner say in their early 20's?
I started on a 93 cbr 1000
If I would’ve started over again ide probably get a newer 1000 or 600 no need for a smaller bike
Im so glad u learned from ur mistakes 🤟🏻
Oh jeez we sound pretty similar, I'm 20 and just bought my first bike! Got a ninja 300 2015 used for 2000. Thank god I didnt finance it, that comes for the second bike around this time next year or the fall hehe
I researched my first bike for a year. I was between a duke 390 and a Guzzi V7. Completely different, and I love the guzzi style but worried it would be a bit too much. I ended up with the duke 390, no regrets whatsoever.
Outstanding video
When I started the ninja 250 was the only small sport bike. Now I think I would recommend the cb/cbr 300r because they're cheap and sound like they're the most well mannered of the small bikes.
Ninja 400 is the best starter bike
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*vietnam-style flashbacks intensify*
hey yam wats up i work full time am 19 and saved my money, i bought a Yamaha r3 myself rode it for a year then bought a triumph street triple 660, loved the yamaha but the striple hits the spot.
I'll say this. Try riding at 65 mph for a few minutes and then mix it up with a few minutes at 45 mph. It'll feel super slow. But if you ride even slower, like 30 mph for a few minutes then you'll feel that the same 45 mph is much faster now. And I really enjoy that feeling. Sure, I still like to accelerate to 70 now and then which takes a while with my bike by the way and is pretty close to my max speed of around 80 mph, but for the vast majority of time I tend to not to go faster than 60. On twisty roads with less than ideal surface it's plenty enough to have fun. Don't know about you guys but it makes me look at bikes differently. All of a sudden a modern 150cc is enough, at least for solo riding, and a 300cc is almost too fast but it offers sweet 0-100 and more comfort plus enough power to carry a pillion uphill. I honestly don't know why anyone would pay big cash for a 600cc they won't utilize more than half the power of.
We have the same little bit regret.. I also wish I thought of the crf250l for an option.. would have made that into a little supermoto
Here in the U.K., lockdown means we can’t ride. It’s not due to self isolation, it’s about putting more strain on our heath care system