When you start taking corner fast. You have to force the bike in to a corner and force it to stay at the lean angle since you are fighting against the gyroscopic effect of the bike, you really start noticing that the closer you get to triple digits. Not to mention the muscle it takes to go from 200mph to 60mph in a couple of seconds (Motogp level) and be able to stay in the seat. Not to mention staying tucked at 200mph when the wind is literally trying to rip you off the back of it. To put in perspective a cat 5 hurricane is around 150mph wind speed. Add 50mph more to that and then stay on. It gets exhausting fast.
Gyroscopic effects definitely help and the whole math of lean angle and gravitational forces, I ain't even gonna pretend like I know half of it! But yeah, holding ourselves against Wind Force, I totally forgot to mention that! Good point, that's exhausting too! 👍
Funnily enough, I never thought I'd be interested in a motorcycle, but recently me and my coworkers at the shop have all been looking into used motorcycles. 😂
@@BladedAngel I already got a car I like lmao. Now I just gotta get a place of my own and grab me a stick shift beater and a bike and I'll be in business 😎
@@BladedAngel damn straight! I switched to my bicycle while I was waiting on parts for my car. My paid off beater got 99 problems but a hefty monthly payment ain't 1.
^THIS LMAO. Especially in the US, It's fucking LIght and Day between Bike bros and Car Guys. Literally bikers are like, "You on 2 wheels, nice ride brotha" Car Guys: **Fucking WW3 breaks loose over 0-60 specs**
@@BladedAngel it's probably because of how much cars can vary but bikes don't all that much But most people who show up to bike meets either have a 600 or a liter bike and the 0-60 times aren't even that different ,and most motorcycles aren't modified (engine wise) like most cars in car meets
@@BladedAngel True, i have met the most hulking menacing bikers that look like they could tear you in half with bare hands smile the brightest and allow you to touch their bikes, happy to fill you in on the details on the bikes. Meanwhile car guys look like they wanna murder you for just standing too close to their car in a meet
@@sukan6033 It's mostly because once you become a rider, you'll start seeing things that only riders notice. Only riders really look out for each other as most people on the road only look for "bigger" things at a glance while they drive. Understanding the danger and joy from bikes really only come from actually riding motorcycles and that's where the "brotherhood" really comes from. Bikers can be as prejudiced as car guys too. Example, some harley/cruiser "badass" guy wannabe doesn't look too fondly at anything other than a pot bellied burbling cruiser and won't give you the biker wave. Most riders still look down at scooters and will tell you that there not a motorcycle and would not even do the biker wave at them. Also, cruiser guys with 1800cc bikes will tell your 800cc cruiser "Ain't a real bike" either. As per every community there are still A-holes out there but I'm glad to say we are mostly chill because we understand the "bike life" lol.
@@1998lemuel I will say as a sport-touring bike rider, some of the bike stereotypes around Harley riders not waving are less true that you'd think. I've had more Harley guys wave back proportionally than other sport-touring riders, on some rides!
Good points. Riding a motorcycle makes you a better car driver as well. You become more aware of what other people are doing and you learn to anticipate what cars are going to do.
ABSOLUTELY- great point. When driving my car on the rainy days, I'm definitely still in motorcycle mode. My passengers often comment how I do a head check before merging instead of 'just looking in my mirror'... XD
I may be a diehard car guy, but I still want a motorcycle, they just seem really fun to drive regardless of engine size, (honestly the smaller bikes seem more fun to me) and well my dad was a biker so he'd be happy seeing me take an interest in it, and if I need it, he can help me work on my bike.
Can confirm that they are fun regardless of how big they are. I have a CBR250R and it is a blast. Great as a commuter too. 80MPG all week, and i have a riot riding it.
There's something to be said about that motorcycle before car thing. I've never felt safer riding around on a bike than when I was in Japan. They're very aware of us as a class and drive in a manner that shows it.
I will never forget the day I got my motorcycle license certification at the MSF. Since then I couldn’t get enough of bikes and I met my best friend there too.
Crazy how y'all get licenses over there. Over here in Europe (Scandinavia), it'll take around 30 hours of mandatory education, 20+ hours of group riding, and around $2,000 to get a license.
@@mathiasnkristensen yeah here in the US its extremely easy to get the license, but its because like Bladed said in the US motorcycles are not acknowledged as actual proper commuting vehicles, just toys. So we have a much easier time getting the license but much harder time getting a good insurance quote or getting people to be chill about us filtering thru traffic (yes even on states that is perfectly legal car drivers still road rage about about it)
I like the influx of motorcycle content. I belong in both camps but can only drive motorcycles since im not old enough for a car. It is interesting hearing about stuff from a person who was experience from both sides.
Fighter Jet pilots: 👀 Gotta use all them limbs when you control all 3 axes. A manual car also uses all 4 limbs. Left foot is on clutch, and your free hand is on the shifter.
Nah bro that's not an excuse to go out and buy the biggest bike possible but rather to buy a melee weapon and go hunt down some big game we bring in that paleo tea diet from Grand theft Auto to real life
6:10 well I wasn't expecting a picture of a T3 Tram in Prague in your video, I commute in these quite a lot. Although a motorcycle would be cool too, you just have to be careful not to slip on the tram tracks or cobblestone when it's wet.
well, tram tracks are sketchy in cars as well, with a bike you can at least ride between them. Source: to go to my parents house you have to drive/ride on tram tracks. Just remember to run parallel or perpendicular to the tracks and you're fine
@@GTAmaniac1 yeah i nearly slipped once while on a bicycle. Ever since then if i am crossing parallel tracks I do a little loop beforehand. Actually saw a guy once do a flip because his wheel got stuck in the grove of the road/rail transition.
Honestly, I found that I was able to transfer my knowledge of manual on a bike to learning in my standard car. The fundamentals are the same and just knowing what's happening on the face level of shifting and rolling from a stop using the clutch made it 10x easier for me
i only have about 30 minutes of experience on a bike with a clutch, even then it's a tomos 2 stroke so you have no torque until the engine sounds like it's falling apart (and ofc you have no tach) and other than the bike sometimes refusing to change gears and the clutch cable being very grabby the knowledge from a manual car translates pretty well onto a bike. The main issue for me was how unergonomic the position of the shifter and the rear brake were because i'm 6'4
@@GTAmaniac1 You probably need to rotate the levers on the handlebar some (or possibly even the entire handlebar) just like a bicycle since you're so tall you'll be reaching more downwards than straight forward if you were shorter. Its just like adjusting the seat in a car, you have to get it dialed in, its all adjustable (even the clutch tension you can adjust so it engages where you want, or my newer bike not only has that but it has a wheel to quickly change how the clutch feels)
@@jakegarrett8109 probably, but keep in mind that this was my uncle's 40 year old moped (had both pedals and the shifter with clutch, it's quite a weird setup) that my uncle rebuilt and i only used it for about 30 minutes because i was bored while the fire for the bbq was getting prepared and i wanted to learn how to ride with a clutch and gears.
@@GTAmaniac1 oh yeah, borrowing a bicycle or ATV or even a person's car (unless they are like 5ft tall where I can't fit in the seat) then I try to leave it how they had it.
I may have found your channel because of cars (not too long ago), but I really appreciate the motorcycle content too! Now I'm thinking of your channel as a bridge between the two communities and that's pretty cool! I have been considering getting a motorcycle for some time now, even if my city's driving culture is absolute garbage, because it seems both practical and fun to go places when you don't need to carry stuff, and this new spin on your content is certainly going to make me want a motorcycle more!
Randomly came across your video and enjoyed the insight. Especially good advice on starting with a less powerful bike. I started back in 1981 on a Honda 100cc bike (I live in the UK and was restricted to up to 250cc). The one thing I would point out as a major difference in riding a bike over driving a car is that you absolutely need to be switched on 100% of the time on a motorbike. On empty long roads you can get away with 80% but on wet twisty roads at night you need 200%. It's actually a really good feeling when you have to be that switched on, there's a real buzz during and after the ride. Every time I get ready to go our for a ride I take the time when I'm putting on my gear to get my mind in the right place. Ride safe.
Lol, at the calories burned part. I always feel worn out after riding my bike. The heat, the wind resistance, and making it turn. I took it to a parking lot to practice low speed turns and all the weight just comes down on your inside arm (turning left, then your left arm, and vice versa). You definitely feel it. Didn't realize it was to that extent, though. I'm sure it varies depending on what you're actually doing.
Once you get more familiar you will realise you can sit very lightly and don't need to heave it everywhere. The bike will do nearly all the work. It's the reverse parking and push starting a flat battery where you really burn some calories
So nice to see you point out that a 3 second 0-60 electric bike is not a beginner bike! So many other RUclipsrs have claimed that because they are gearless and clutchless they make good beginner bikes but that's far from the truth. The lack of noise and vibration can fool you into thinking you are going slower than you are and they are freaking quick with all that torque right from the first twist of the grip. Nice video!
They are absolutely good for commuting. My go-to is a 1981 Suzuki Gs-650L, makes 60 to the gallon on my 70 mile daily commute but still has enough power to keep up on the Interstate without going wide open. I do get a lot of weird looks in the winter because the only time I don't ride is when there's ice on the road (for obvious reasons). Riding in sub-zero weather isn't all that bad if you have half decent gear. Still prefer nice weather though lol
I live in Florida and I can commute all year on my bike, Honda Rebel 300 doing 80mpgs is a blessing. I want some more power tho so I will upgrade it later but man for now commuting is cheap AF for me.
650 ccs is a sweet spot for do-it-all riding, even if it's still almost TOO much in the dense East Coast city I live in sometimes - ridden my Kawi 650 from coast to coast and nearly 700 miles in a day once, and it also makes a fantastic commuter
Honestly most fun i had on the road is riding down the highway in my 1989 honda cbr250rr hitting 21k rpm. Riding can be ridiculously fun compared to driving sometimes and once your mature enough i really recommend it
Yeah just the feeling of wind and the freedom of it all, just is irreplaceable to me. Imagine my Inner Sadboi learning that 6 years later, that his first vehicle ever was cooler than anything else he ever spent his entire Car Career on 💀 Slow bikes are thankfully making a resurgence lately. Bout time Americans realize "Minimotos" are pretty damn fun! 125-250cc can still kick some major ass, in a different way!
@@BladedAngel yeh i always recommended anyone that asks me to get a small bike or even a scooter to start because 1. Its safe and easy to learn 2. There fun af! Most people just reject the idea of getting a minibike instead of a big sports bike because its "not cool" but honestly just cruising in a little 125cc is so fun even if your just going to work. Thank god bikes like the honda grom are making people relise this, and if they enjoy it they can always buy a bigger bike or a sports bike down the line when there a better and safer rider. Little bikes are just a win-win all around honestly
@@pancake5830 honda actually did make a bike called the honda monkey that was a i4 125cc Edit: from what i can find it was a private prototype that never went into production 😥
this video really convinced me that motorcycles can be fun. before this i thought of them as terrifying death traps and now i think of them as fun death traps. thank you for opening my eyes bladed angel.
Blade, I listen to your videos specifically while mowing the lawn. I find your sarcasm and passive aggressive content very soothing for the soul. Also I believe we need a capybara in the Oval Office Therefore, I am subscribed.
Finally! someone who recommends semi manual bikes, like the supercub, as a starter/learning ride. Too many times I've seen someone just straight up recommending 250+cc bikes as "beginner" bikes.
At the risk of sounding like a gatekeeping twat. I don't really consider those as "real bikes". They're fun and i'd ride one no problem, but if you want to ride motorcycles i would certainly learn on a "real bike" straight away since things like seating position and operation are quite different from something like a supercub. As for engine size, 250cc really shouldn't be a problem for anyone with the slightest bit of self-control and i'd even argue they're a safer option over the 125cc bikes we make 18 year olds ride over here in europe. Reason being that they are technically allowed on the highway over here, but have absolutely no power left to maneuver should a situation occur.
Been watching your channel for a while. I switched from cars and got into bikes a few month back so it's really nice and refreshing seeing you go this direction. Definitely excited for more upcoming motorcycle content. 🤟🏽
All these motorcycle videos are getting me more and more hyped up for my am license in a few months. Sure it's a 50cc moped but those are still fun. And me being a Finn I can easily make it go illegal speeds if I want to or if I get bored going 45km/h
I have a 300cc CBR sport bike, but I drive a 50cc shitbox moped for work as a pizza delivery guy. They're night and day different but that doesn't mean the moped isn't fun, it's super easy to just throw through the corners and you get to learn how the moment effects the bike because there isn't that instant power on tap.
50cc and 125cc bikes are fantastic for learning cornering basics and I wish it was a more viable learner class in the USA (closest we have here in a full-size frame is some of the 200-225cc dual sports from Suzuki and Yamaha)
@@Ominous3102 nope, USA is essentially open-class licensing if you're an adult (though 50cc bikes are in their own category and some states classify them as nearly closer to bicycles than motorcycles)
IKR. I started on a bike, so when I learned car manual I was like, "Is this it? Is this the whole manly thing? Turns out twiddling a stick in an air conditioned cage isn't as hard as the internet would like people to believe. I taught my sister Stick Shift in 1 week. Meanwhile teaching someone to ride a motorcycle can take couple months.
@@BladedAngel I grew up on dirt bikes and what not and was always so scared of manual cars and then self taught at 16 in a dealership car😂 I’ve never been so taken aback in my life only thing I struggled with was reverse couldn’t figure that out but ya know 😅
@@BladedAngel also small side note I was shocked to see your reply lmao you’ve been one of my favorite RUclipsrs for a really long time! I’ve always loved your content and always find myself back here
I love how Bladed's content has just started to shift at the exact timing my interest have as well. I bought a rebel 500 as my first ever bike about a month ago now. Then a week ago I just sold my 2021 5.0 mustang. Making the switch to motorcycles because of the car community just growing worse and worse by the day. Plus they're cheaper 😂
Its like almost the gods blessed me as soon as im old enough to ride, Bladed starts making motorcycle centered videos. God am i lucky, keep up the work!
Hey bladed, you should do a top beginner bike list and how to pick one. Seeing as how the car market is just insane it has me wanting to get into a bike.
around 7:00, you speak about lap times on track, and i totally agree, but one thing need to be said, is the racing bikes are really close to road bikes (lights, plate, may be a little detune and go) when the faster car are not (nascar, indy car, F1, great machine, never seen in regular traffic but the skill is often the first matter to cornering hardly on a bike, yes! :)
I am mostly a car enthusiast..Also.I really liked the fact that you we're respectful towards cyclists too..I love cars but I also like road bicycles.And yes , us cyclists really do some serious exercise on a normal trip..I have a huge amount of respect for bikers too, for the courage to handle a 330 lb engine while leaning into corners.
Hey Bladed, have you ever been planning or thinking on moving to UK, Japan or even South Korea? I'm living in the UK and Hatchback, Sedan and Wagon/Estate are still popular there.
@@getshrekt9023 well you see, I've noticed that in previous videos he's been complaining about how he can't buy hatchback or any new small because of a lot of people driving SUVs. While in Japan, South Korea and UK, they're still selling not only new small cars, but also sedan and wagon/estate.
Time stamp 0:24. As an Aussie biker back in 1980's I actually went the other way. I modified my Suzi GS1000 G to drop it's performance for more fuel economy. I was into long distance touring and didn't need very hard acceleration or high top speeds. I installed smaller carbi jets and a restricted (smaller diameter) exhaust system. I lost only about 10mph off the top end and a second or two off the 1/4 mile, but I could get approximately 60 miles per imperial gallon fuel economy @ 110km/h. And still pull 120 mph at a pinch. Back then I did a lot of long distance rides (1000km average) on a Friday night heading out to weekend motorcycle rallies (bike meets). A bike that could get 45-50 imperial mpg out of a 22 litre tank at speed meant I need only find one or two 24 hour servos (gas stations) enroute to arrive, set camp and snooze before the sun came up. Best I ever got was 63mpg (imperial) on new tyres running high pressure over open flat terrain (no ranges)
3:00 Interesting. In my country most of the motorcycle are automatic, whereas cars are mostly manual here. Almost as if it's the opposite of the one in the US
I actually got started on a Z125 Pro at the end of last year. I immediately fell in love with it and couldn’tstop riding. Unfortunately, the bikegot totaled after only 3 months of riding so I fell I got a good taste of motorcycle culture but could not savor it as long as I’d have liked.
I was never interested in riding a motorcycle, I was always a hardcore car only guy. But recently I am seriously considering making my license and buying a Kawasaki Z650RS :D Rising car and gas prices just made it so unattractiv to buy a second car just for the purpose of having fun on weekends. Motorcycles on the other hand are alot more obtainable.
That 650 motor is a real sweet spot, I ride a Versys 650 and can confirm it's fuel-efficient and reliable but has just enough power to put some chest on your hair without getting you a reckless ticket
Places in Asia like India and Thailand, people ride motorbikes every day on highways through heavy traffic that doesn't obey lane lines and not very well maintained roads. Often they're commuting, so they have heavy backpacks on their back, or a load of groceries hanging off the sides. Motorcycles (the light, nimble Asian market ones) are apparently some of the easiest vehicles to control and people feel safer in them than they do in motorized rickshaws.
If I ever did get a bike, it would have to be a dualsport. I've been trail riding my whole life since my dad grew up with the Honda ATCs. I'm not practiced with manual cars, but funny enough manual bikes are no big deal. Follow the leader!
I wish i could enter the world of motorcycles it seems like a huge advantage over cars like: no sitting in traffic, no parking problem ,better fuel economy and the cheaper price but I don't like the fact that my life is dependent on other car drivers and overall unsafety
Your really wrong. Your life isn't "dependant" on other drivers. Your responsibility is on yourself. That's what's wrong with you new pipsqueak riders. Always got some excuse to not ride. If you can't accept that stay off the road all together whether you are on a MC or a cage the latter is important because I can already tell you probably drive carelessly around us.
I took the MSF a few years ago and just a heads up I only got discount cards for gear. Not borrowed gear and the class was between 400-500 USD. Not anything major I just want people prepared to buy the class and gear if they actually try to sign up. They did provide a motorcycle
I have a sports car as well as a sport bike. I can 100% say the bike community is way better. Everyone is so supportive no matter the size of the bike. Strangers are treated like family. The car community is so toxic now and everything is about speed.
I agree, in Europe we have a lot of groups of motorbikes and a good community I think that is a good community because the people that buy a motorbike buy it because the like It, but in car community most of the people buy a car to go from point A to point B and don't care about cars ✌🏻 Greetings!
I did a cornering course recently in Germany. Our roads are a lot smaller in general than American ones since our cars a a lot smaller. So in full lean at around 45° where you can have your knee on the concrete I learned that the overall width with the rider of that motorcylce is around the same as a normal europe car. So you actually might not even have "more room" for cornering and choosing the correct line and timing for the initiation of the leaning in the corner are very important to not get into the oncomming lane or drift out of the corner.
i actually learned how to ride a motorcycle before i learned how to drive stick lmao it kind of made driving stick easier because i got to learn the basic principles on a wet clutch. but yeah over all, nothing really translates except kind of clutch control and release i guess.
I live in norway and I can tell you here on the countryside we buy stock or used 125cc bikes and tune them to go upwards of 200km/h, my country is snowed down half of the year so there is very little commuting with mopeds or motorcycles except for 16yr olds with a license. We also get our car license at 18 so there is such a giant community of motorcycle riders here with so many awesome bikes. I remember just last week i saw two turbo hayabusa race past me very very very fast in a 40km/h zone and i live maybe 2-3 hours away from any mayor city. Loved this vid, keep it up
honestly the ktm super duke is my personal favourite when im riding its super slow in the corners but the short gears mixed with the MASSIVE 1290cc v twin making alot of torque lets you barely try and be able to keep up to most hayabusas and zx14s until about 200kph also 3rd gear roll on throttle tiny bit at 3000rpm your front wheel is in the air but its also great for cruising
RE:Cornering in a motorcycle: truth. Rent a Vespa in any vacation town and you'll see for yourself. Just don't try to blow around a corner with traffic in the opposing lane. My parents found out that 2-wheelers can't turn and almost got pancaked by opposing traffic (Fortunately the traffic dodged them). I'd go so far as to say motorcycles don't turn well at all unless you're willing to skin your knees or risk laying it down, and even then they are worse than most cars.
All these are every true! I love cars but sadly I can't afford for one yet. I could afford for a dual sport tho and wow its completely different. Especially the muscle use, the first week I ride on that bike I got muscle soreness every dang time. But def worth it! It even made me a better driver just from riding! I recommend car enthusiasts or just drive enthusiasts to try motorcycling!
Great vid, I agreed with all your points, especially the fact that it's a workout, especially with the more aggressive riding positions on sportbikes. Most of your body weight is being supported by your hands, feet, while straddling the gas tank. And have you seen the size of those foot pegs? All the weight is concentrated on the balls of your feet! And all this is going on while your hands and feet are steering, balancing, shifting, and braking 😅 My neck and shoulders also get pretty sore after a long ride on my sportbike due to having to lean forward and support our head which is wearing a helmet and enduring the windblast. Also stopping at lights, having to put a foot down to keep the bike from falling over, these are some things I never really thought about, but the calories really add up. I liked the point you made about your grandma from Thailand riding her motorcycle in a monsoon. I've always been impressed by the way people in countries where motorcycles are more common than cars, how they navigate through the chaotic busy streets without losing control. And you see riders of all age ranges including old grannies who have been riding their whole life 😆
I recommend anyone who isn't surrounded by pavement to try out a dirt bike. Learned on a rm125 , little under 200 pounds , nimble, great to learn how to corner on. Engines and transmissions are a little more forgiving for learning manual too. Easy and fun to rip apart and learn to work on!
I have always said this to my car guy friends: If you love driving cars just for the sensation of driving, then you at least need to give a motorcycle a try.
Rode one of my friends 2015 cb300f and its very comfortable, didnt feel like a speed demon but also didnt feel rough like an 80s bike. Honestly if i could go back in time i would buy a modern bike for my first one so just it being a modern bike is a good decision. Only real criticism i have of it is that it feels a bit slow for a bike like some times when i gave it some pep it felt like it was struggling especially compared to other bikes with higher rpm limits but if its your first bike you wont really notice and that good for you anyway. overall 9/10 bike and definitely a solid choice as a first one
Congratulations! Welcome to the family. Look up Ride Like A Champion to help improve your skills drastically. All of their courses are incredible and would highly recommend it. Even their online class is amazing.
Mad respect to you for really driving home the importance of not jumping on a big bike straight away. I don't care how cool you think you are, or how big your balls may be - if you jump straight on a performance motorcycle, your ass will very quickly develop an intimate relationship with the tarmac. Don't be a tit. Start small / work your way up.
Yea I thought that too how does he achieve that milage with a v8. A small four-banger isn't that much better. My Hayabusa (first gen) is almost identical, ~30mpg
9:55 to be more precise motorcycle have a tendency to stand up by themselves when going due to the front wheel geometry and more specifically the trail. That's why the best thing to do when you get a death wobble and you're going straight, and not into a ditch, is to let go of the handlebars and the forks will settle the whole thing themselves, the bike won't fall over unless you keep holding on to the handlebars for dear life and your whole body gets thrown around which in terms makes you fall.
Funnily enough i started out as a bike kid, but then evolved into a car guy. I got my driving license first but haven't even touched a motorcycle (luckily my college mate is a biker, and is willing to teach me). Still hoping the day i can ride the (literally) broken road on a cruiser. a few more misconceptions i learned over the years 1) You do not need to be big to ride a big bike, sure it helps on you being able to control the machine but that is a benefit, not a requirement. I had met countless Harley riders that's thinner than me (mind you, im 172cm and 44.5 kg at 20 y.o, just to give a picture of thin i am), and even met a instructor that encouraged me to get a full size bike license during my car learning days. 2) Biking is not an age thing, i seen a 60 year old, a 40+year old and a 19 year old in the same class on B-full license test. All three of them passed. 3)Commuter daily bikes are bikes too. You might seen some people bash underbones and scooters, claiming that they are "not real bikes". They are just as motorbike as a sportbike or a cruiser or an adv. They are very friendly to ride and honestly if you never ever sat on a bike before i recommend an underbone, since its very user friendly (low cc, high mpg, semi auto clutchless transmission)
@6:52 the point about cars being faster at cornering is true, unless it’s at somewhere like the Isle Of Mann TT course! That seems to be the 1 track (at least that I know of) where despite all the turns the bikes are faster 😁
No, this only applies to cars with huge amounts of downforce i.e. single seater race cars. Normal cars (even sportscars) do not corner faster than bikes.
Although a little awkward at first, I picked up manual motorcycle transmission relatively quickly. The only thing that really confused me, was that the gears go 1st, Neutral, 2nd, etc. It would lead to me revving up a little in neutral thinking I switched to 2nd.
I've long since accepted that I can never afford a sports car (even before 2020 pricing) so I have a 2013 base model Civic that I got for essentially free and then a Kawasaki Versys 650 LT I bought off one of the Revzilla guys. The Versys is still pretty practical in the grand scheme of the universe but the real magic is the long suspension works great for East Coast potholes
On the exercise front there’s a couple things you missed out. I remember being absolutely exhausted after my first little 5-6 hour road trip on my bike. Two big factors were battling with wind (and sometimes rain) at 80mph for hours on end is exhausting. Secondly heavy traffic on highways while riding is so mentally taxing. One mistake is death, so sometimes your on ultra high alert for hours on end, staying out of blind spots, watching for road debris, trying to avoid assholes tailgating you or assholes slowing you down and break checking you. Watching for big semi trucks who probably don’t even see you. Construction zones where there’s gravel, potholes, lane closures, all of which could be fatal at highway speeds. The mental taxation of traveling on crowded highways for hours on a motorcycle cannot be understated. However the beauty and relaxation of some quiet winding mountain roads all alone more than makes up for it.
3:30 I kinda don't agree with this If you truly know how to operate manual vehicles you learned to feel friction zone and what to do when you let go to fast. I'm not denying it happens but they didn't get much experience driving manual
Im a car guy, but I'm also a serious bike guy, And ironically, when it comes to fuel efficiency I have the two opposite ends of it. I've got a 2020 Yamaha WR250R, that when I calculated after riding her very hard off-road I managed 3.3L/100km or 77mpg, this is with a heavy tune, exhaust and other stuff. Fantastic dual sport, great for off-road and commuting Meanwhile on the completely other end, I have a 2007 Yamaha FZ1 (kinda like an R1 but naked bike, before the MTs and the 07, 09 etc...), every 160km I have to refuel (99 miles). But the bike also makes 160hp or so (tuned, exhaust etc...), a true liter bike that is insanely fast and insanely fun, also much more comfortable than a proper sport bike, but I don't miss the sound track or performance. Bikes are very fun, more fun than most cars in my opinion anyways, I love cars too, both are very fun hobbies (rip your wallet)
I agree, and motorbikes generally are more cheap than fast cars I have a R6 and I find it a lot of fun, my only complain is the storage for carry things Greetings ✌🏻
@Antón lol same here, I just rip a back pack And yeah 100%, I paid 2400 bucks for my fz, and it's a bike that'll pretty much destroy and road going car, way cheaper to go very fast
13:54 at least in Finland you can drive a moped when you're 15, 125cc motorbike when you're 16 and car/motorbike (bigger displacement that 125cc) when you're 18.
9:43 i would argue that bikes actually do hold themselves upright, atleast when moving. Don`t really know the english term though, something like centrifugal force because of the turning wheels. You can see it when bikers fall of their bikes and the bikes go on until they get slower. Still think they can be quiet exhausting. Just for other/ more reason. For me its mainly constant concentration and keeping the handlebars straight
Anything's better than a Bugatti. It's not about speed but usefullness, maintenence costs, how much crap there is under the hood to disguise the countless flaws.
11:15 only dangerous because of the other drivers, I’ve almost crashed because someone took a left turn without looking, I get flashback everything I’m passing stoplights now, still won’t ever stop riding
I started to think that car drivers are thinking that motorcycles are fast because they are stuck in traffic and we're not and just lane splitting galore until we left them in our dust, more motorcycle content please
9:34 no... it's not magic, it's physics. But the bike does keep itself upright. Even when cornering at high speed, you are not leaning the bike, it does everything by itself as you turn the handlebar, with minimum effort. Keeping the bike upright is not when you are exercising, it is when you lean outside of the bike (if you do, you don't do that at all on cruisers) or maneuvering when parking.
You forgot to factor in downforce when mentioning cornering speed. The thing is that if you're talking about Formula cars then you're talking wabout what are essentially upside-down airplanes. Now while they do have some aero features on Motogp bikes nowadays it's pretty hard to put wings an defusers on a bike.
Bikes are pretty cool and wanted to get one over a car since where I live a bike would be better for commuting and parking. Living in a city does seem rough on a biker, but with how big cars are getting, bikes seems like a better option for getting from A to B. Just as long as you are safe
I picked up an '82 Honda CB900c a week ago. It needs a lot of work to get back on the road sadly, but so far so good. The thing is a 901cc inline 4 with 4 carburators, a 5 speed transmission with high and low range, and air ride suspension from factory on front and back. The thing weighs 600lbs. It's a heavy sob.
When you start taking corner fast. You have to force the bike in to a corner and force it to stay at the lean angle since you are fighting against the gyroscopic effect of the bike, you really start noticing that the closer you get to triple digits. Not to mention the muscle it takes to go from 200mph to 60mph in a couple of seconds (Motogp level) and be able to stay in the seat. Not to mention staying tucked at 200mph when the wind is literally trying to rip you off the back of it. To put in perspective a cat 5 hurricane is around 150mph wind speed. Add 50mph more to that and then stay on. It gets exhausting fast.
Gyroscopic effects definitely help and the whole math of lean angle and gravitational forces, I ain't even gonna pretend like I know half of it!
But yeah, holding ourselves against Wind Force, I totally forgot to mention that! Good point, that's exhausting too! 👍
I wonder how they breathe. I can't breathe in the wind. Maybe the helmet helps, idk
If you need to muscle a bike around, you are doing something very wrong, counter steering barely requires any effort, when riding on the streets
@@Sinister_fartbox Ill let you reread what i said, before i comment.
@@CrypticApathy cwy
Funnily enough, I never thought I'd be interested in a motorcycle, but recently me and my coworkers at the shop have all been looking into used motorcycles. 😂
Soaring Car prices do have that effect on people 🤣
@@BladedAngel I already got a car I like lmao. Now I just gotta get a place of my own and grab me a stick shift beater and a bike and I'll be in business 😎
@@BladedAngel damn straight! I switched to my bicycle while I was waiting on parts for my car.
My paid off beater got 99 problems but a hefty monthly payment ain't 1.
@A Cawley 99 problems are not so bad when you can find FACTORY parts for your beater.
@@rinyotsu2.0 That song sucks.
Been to only three bike meets and those guys are extremely laid back, it's refreshing after all the nitpicking and whining I witnessed at car meets
^THIS LMAO. Especially in the US, It's fucking LIght and Day between Bike bros and Car Guys. Literally bikers are like, "You on 2 wheels, nice ride brotha"
Car Guys:
**Fucking WW3 breaks loose over 0-60 specs**
@@BladedAngel it's probably because of how much cars can vary but bikes don't all that much
But most people who show up to bike meets either have a 600 or a liter bike and the 0-60 times aren't even that different ,and most motorcycles aren't modified (engine wise) like most cars in car meets
@@BladedAngel True, i have met the most hulking menacing bikers that look like they could tear you in half with bare hands smile the brightest and allow you to touch their bikes, happy to fill you in on the details on the bikes.
Meanwhile car guys look like they wanna murder you for just standing too close to their car in a meet
@@sukan6033 It's mostly because once you become a rider, you'll start seeing things that only riders notice. Only riders really look out for each other as most people on the road only look for "bigger" things at a glance while they drive. Understanding the danger and joy from bikes really only come from actually riding motorcycles and that's where the "brotherhood" really comes from.
Bikers can be as prejudiced as car guys too. Example, some harley/cruiser "badass" guy wannabe doesn't look too fondly at anything other than a pot bellied burbling cruiser and won't give you the biker wave. Most riders still look down at scooters and will tell you that there not a motorcycle and would not even do the biker wave at them. Also, cruiser guys with 1800cc bikes will tell your 800cc cruiser "Ain't a real bike" either.
As per every community there are still A-holes out there but I'm glad to say we are mostly chill because we understand the "bike life" lol.
@@1998lemuel I will say as a sport-touring bike rider, some of the bike stereotypes around Harley riders not waving are less true that you'd think. I've had more Harley guys wave back proportionally than other sport-touring riders, on some rides!
Good points. Riding a motorcycle makes you a better car driver as well. You become more aware of what other people are doing and you learn to anticipate what cars are going to do.
ABSOLUTELY- great point. When driving my car on the rainy days, I'm definitely still in motorcycle mode. My passengers often comment how I do a head check before merging instead of 'just looking in my mirror'... XD
Same here, head checking before merging and I feel myself getting to where I can predict what people are doing a lot better
If you can do that before riding a motorcycle then odds are you are a shite driver xD
@@FacialVomitTurtleFightsBeing cautious and aware doesn't make one a worse driver.
As a more of a bike guy than a car guy, I actually very much appreciate your bike oriented content. Keep it up Bladed.
I may be a diehard car guy, but I still want a motorcycle, they just seem really fun to drive regardless of engine size, (honestly the smaller bikes seem more fun to me) and well my dad was a biker so he'd be happy seeing me take an interest in it, and if I need it, he can help me work on my bike.
Yeah same here
They seem like a very appealing option right now.
Can confirm that they are fun regardless of how big they are. I have a CBR250R and it is a blast. Great as a commuter too. 80MPG all week, and i have a riot riding it.
Do it, it's fun. Bikes are cheap to get into if you buy an older used model and can be easy as hell to work on
Yea, I'm lot looking as much as cars but I am looking, and yea they look super easy to work on.
I like both😂
Same bro
whats your fav?
@@GMbxnditProbably the brough superior.
Same though
I like men
Cool let me trafer you to someone who asked
There's something to be said about that motorcycle before car thing. I've never felt safer riding around on a bike than when I was in Japan. They're very aware of us as a class and drive in a manner that shows it.
I will never forget the day I got my motorcycle license certification at the MSF. Since then I couldn’t get enough of bikes and I met my best friend there too.
Crazy how y'all get licenses over there. Over here in Europe (Scandinavia), it'll take around 30 hours of mandatory education, 20+ hours of group riding, and around $2,000 to get a license.
@@mathiasnkristensen yeah here in the US its extremely easy to get the license, but its because like Bladed said in the US motorcycles are not acknowledged as actual proper commuting vehicles, just toys. So we have a much easier time getting the license but much harder time getting a good insurance quote or getting people to be chill about us filtering thru traffic (yes even on states that is perfectly legal car drivers still road rage about about it)
“So far from right it’s California” is and always will be my new favorite quote🤣💀
I like the influx of motorcycle content. I belong in both camps but can only drive motorcycles since im not old enough for a car. It is interesting hearing about stuff from a person who was experience from both sides.
"How do you coordinate all 4 limbs?"
Helicopter pilot: 👀
Fighter Jet pilots: 👀
Gotta use all them limbs when you control all 3 axes.
A manual car also uses all 4 limbs. Left foot is on clutch, and your free hand is on the shifter.
Nah bro that's not an excuse to go out and buy the biggest bike possible but rather to buy a melee weapon and go hunt down some big game we bring in that paleo tea diet from Grand theft Auto to real life
This got me.
I like both and drive/ride both. However a car will never touch the adrenaline rush or raw experience that bike can offer.
6:10 well I wasn't expecting a picture of a T3 Tram in Prague in your video, I commute in these quite a lot. Although a motorcycle would be cool too, you just have to be careful not to slip on the tram tracks or cobblestone when it's wet.
well, tram tracks are sketchy in cars as well, with a bike you can at least ride between them. Source: to go to my parents house you have to drive/ride on tram tracks. Just remember to run parallel or perpendicular to the tracks and you're fine
@@GTAmaniac1 yeah i nearly slipped once while on a bicycle. Ever since then if i am crossing parallel tracks I do a little loop beforehand. Actually saw a guy once do a flip because his wheel got stuck in the grove of the road/rail transition.
Honestly, I found that I was able to transfer my knowledge of manual on a bike to learning in my standard car. The fundamentals are the same and just knowing what's happening on the face level of shifting and rolling from a stop using the clutch made it 10x easier for me
i only have about 30 minutes of experience on a bike with a clutch, even then it's a tomos 2 stroke so you have no torque until the engine sounds like it's falling apart (and ofc you have no tach) and other than the bike sometimes refusing to change gears and the clutch cable being very grabby the knowledge from a manual car translates pretty well onto a bike. The main issue for me was how unergonomic the position of the shifter and the rear brake were because i'm 6'4
@@GTAmaniac1 You probably need to rotate the levers on the handlebar some (or possibly even the entire handlebar) just like a bicycle since you're so tall you'll be reaching more downwards than straight forward if you were shorter. Its just like adjusting the seat in a car, you have to get it dialed in, its all adjustable (even the clutch tension you can adjust so it engages where you want, or my newer bike not only has that but it has a wheel to quickly change how the clutch feels)
Same here. I learned to drive stick shift car by regulary riding my dad's dirtbike
@@jakegarrett8109 probably, but keep in mind that this was my uncle's 40 year old moped (had both pedals and the shifter with clutch, it's quite a weird setup) that my uncle rebuilt and i only used it for about 30 minutes because i was bored while the fire for the bbq was getting prepared and i wanted to learn how to ride with a clutch and gears.
@@GTAmaniac1 oh yeah, borrowing a bicycle or ATV or even a person's car (unless they are like 5ft tall where I can't fit in the seat) then I try to leave it how they had it.
I may have found your channel because of cars (not too long ago), but I really appreciate the motorcycle content too! Now I'm thinking of your channel as a bridge between the two communities and that's pretty cool! I have been considering getting a motorcycle for some time now, even if my city's driving culture is absolute garbage, because it seems both practical and fun to go places when you don't need to carry stuff, and this new spin on your content is certainly going to make me want a motorcycle more!
Randomly came across your video and enjoyed the insight. Especially good advice on starting with a less powerful bike. I started back in 1981 on a Honda 100cc bike (I live in the UK and was restricted to up to 250cc).
The one thing I would point out as a major difference in riding a bike over driving a car is that you absolutely need to be switched on 100% of the time on a motorbike. On empty long roads you can get away with 80% but on wet twisty roads at night you need 200%. It's actually a really good feeling when you have to be that switched on, there's a real buzz during and after the ride.
Every time I get ready to go our for a ride I take the time when I'm putting on my gear to get my mind in the right place. Ride safe.
Lol, at the calories burned part. I always feel worn out after riding my bike. The heat, the wind resistance, and making it turn. I took it to a parking lot to practice low speed turns and all the weight just comes down on your inside arm (turning left, then your left arm, and vice versa). You definitely feel it. Didn't realize it was to that extent, though. I'm sure it varies depending on what you're actually doing.
Once you get more familiar you will realise you can sit very lightly and don't need to heave it everywhere. The bike will do nearly all the work. It's the reverse parking and push starting a flat battery where you really burn some calories
Try to do more with your legs and you'll be surprised.
So nice to see you point out that a 3 second 0-60 electric bike is not a beginner bike! So many other RUclipsrs have claimed that because they are gearless and clutchless they make good beginner bikes but that's far from the truth. The lack of noise and vibration can fool you into thinking you are going slower than you are and they are freaking quick with all that torque right from the first twist of the grip. Nice video!
They are absolutely good for commuting. My go-to is a 1981 Suzuki Gs-650L, makes 60 to the gallon on my 70 mile daily commute but still has enough power to keep up on the Interstate without going wide open. I do get a lot of weird looks in the winter because the only time I don't ride is when there's ice on the road (for obvious reasons). Riding in sub-zero weather isn't all that bad if you have half decent gear. Still prefer nice weather though lol
I live in Florida and I can commute all year on my bike, Honda Rebel 300 doing 80mpgs is a blessing. I want some more power tho so I will upgrade it later but man for now commuting is cheap AF for me.
650 ccs is a sweet spot for do-it-all riding, even if it's still almost TOO much in the dense East Coast city I live in sometimes - ridden my Kawi 650 from coast to coast and nearly 700 miles in a day once, and it also makes a fantastic commuter
Honestly most fun i had on the road is riding down the highway in my 1989 honda cbr250rr hitting 21k rpm. Riding can be ridiculously fun compared to driving sometimes and once your mature enough i really recommend it
Yeah just the feeling of wind and the freedom of it all, just is irreplaceable to me. Imagine my Inner Sadboi learning that 6 years later, that his first vehicle ever was cooler than anything else he ever spent his entire Car Career on 💀
Slow bikes are thankfully making a resurgence lately. Bout time Americans realize "Minimotos" are pretty damn fun! 125-250cc can still kick some major ass, in a different way!
@@BladedAngel yeh i always recommended anyone that asks me to get a small bike or even a scooter to start because 1. Its safe and easy to learn
2. There fun af! Most people just reject the idea of getting a minibike instead of a big sports bike because its "not cool" but honestly just cruising in a little 125cc is so fun even if your just going to work. Thank god bikes like the honda grom are making people relise this, and if they enjoy it they can always buy a bigger bike or a sports bike down the line when there a better and safer rider. Little bikes are just a win-win all around honestly
i wish i4 125cc bikes existed
@@pancake5830 honda actually did make a bike called the honda monkey that was a i4 125cc
Edit: from what i can find it was a private prototype that never went into production 😥
@@excalibur2038 nah thats home made
this video really convinced me that motorcycles can be fun. before this i thought of them as terrifying death traps and now i think of them as fun death traps. thank you for opening my eyes bladed angel.
10:00 there are many many instances of riders especially when racing, bending the handlebars from the force they need to apply for turning
Blade, I listen to your videos specifically while mowing the lawn. I find your sarcasm and passive aggressive content very soothing for the soul.
Also I believe we need a capybara in the Oval Office
Therefore, I am subscribed.
Finally! someone who recommends semi manual bikes, like the supercub, as a starter/learning ride. Too many times I've seen someone just straight up recommending 250+cc bikes as "beginner" bikes.
At the risk of sounding like a gatekeeping twat. I don't really consider those as "real bikes".
They're fun and i'd ride one no problem, but if you want to ride motorcycles i would certainly learn on a "real bike" straight away since things like seating position and operation are quite different from something like a supercub.
As for engine size, 250cc really shouldn't be a problem for anyone with the slightest bit of self-control and i'd even argue they're a safer option over the 125cc bikes we make 18 year olds ride over here in europe. Reason being that they are technically allowed on the highway over here, but have absolutely no power left to maneuver should a situation occur.
Love my Super Cub and love my KTM RC390. 2 different purposes, but both equally fun.
Been watching your channel for a while. I switched from cars and got into bikes a few month back so it's really nice and refreshing seeing you go this direction. Definitely excited for more upcoming motorcycle content. 🤟🏽
All these motorcycle videos are getting me more and more hyped up for my am license in a few months. Sure it's a 50cc moped but those are still fun. And me being a Finn I can easily make it go illegal speeds if I want to or if I get bored going 45km/h
its not the bike, its what you do with it ;)
I have a 300cc CBR sport bike, but I drive a 50cc shitbox moped for work as a pizza delivery guy. They're night and day different but that doesn't mean the moped isn't fun, it's super easy to just throw through the corners and you get to learn how the moment effects the bike because there isn't that instant power on tap.
50cc and 125cc bikes are fantastic for learning cornering basics and I wish it was a more viable learner class in the USA (closest we have here in a full-size frame is some of the 200-225cc dual sports from Suzuki and Yamaha)
@@gregorysteffensen3279 does the US have A1 license?
@@Ominous3102 nope, USA is essentially open-class licensing if you're an adult (though 50cc bikes are in their own category and some states classify them as nearly closer to bicycles than motorcycles)
It’s funny to me that some people that drive manual cars struggle with bikes but anyone the opposite way around is so easy 😭
IKR. I started on a bike, so when I learned car manual I was like, "Is this it? Is this the whole manly thing? Turns out twiddling a stick in an air conditioned cage isn't as hard as the internet would like people to believe. I taught my sister Stick Shift in 1 week. Meanwhile teaching someone to ride a motorcycle can take couple months.
@@BladedAngel I grew up on dirt bikes and what not and was always so scared of manual cars and then self taught at 16 in a dealership car😂 I’ve never been so taken aback in my life only thing I struggled with was reverse couldn’t figure that out but ya know 😅
@@BladedAngel also small side note I was shocked to see your reply lmao you’ve been one of my favorite RUclipsrs for a really long time! I’ve always loved your content and always find myself back here
6:06: BladedAngel smoking America like beef is cooking
I love how Bladed's content has just started to shift at the exact timing my interest have as well. I bought a rebel 500 as my first ever bike about a month ago now. Then a week ago I just sold my 2021 5.0 mustang. Making the switch to motorcycles because of the car community just growing worse and worse by the day. Plus they're cheaper 😂
Fast, cheap, way easier to work on & cheaper upgrades.
That Rebel is a fantastic choice.
Ride safe brother!
Nice! I also ride a Rebel 500 (3rd bike) and it's a sweet ride 😁
Its like almost the gods blessed me as soon as im old enough to ride, Bladed starts making motorcycle centered videos. God am i lucky, keep up the work!
Hey bladed, you should do a top beginner bike list and how to pick one. Seeing as how the car market is just insane it has me wanting to get into a bike.
👍
around 7:00, you speak about lap times on track, and i totally agree, but one thing need to be said, is the racing bikes are really close to road bikes (lights, plate, may be a little detune and go) when the faster car are not (nascar, indy car, F1, great machine, never seen in regular traffic
but the skill is often the first matter to cornering hardly on a bike, yes! :)
I am mostly a car enthusiast..Also.I really liked the fact that you we're respectful towards cyclists too..I love cars but I also like road bicycles.And yes , us cyclists really do some serious exercise on a normal trip..I have a huge amount of respect for bikers too, for the courage to handle a 330 lb engine while leaning into corners.
Hey Bladed, have you ever been planning or thinking on moving to UK, Japan or even South Korea? I'm living in the UK and Hatchback, Sedan and Wagon/Estate are still popular there.
Why would he leave the USA for the UK 💀
@@getshrekt9023 well you see, I've noticed that in previous videos he's been complaining about how he can't buy hatchback or any new small because of a lot of people driving SUVs. While in Japan, South Korea and UK, they're still selling not only new small cars, but also sedan and wagon/estate.
@@bassdakro969 fair point.
Time stamp 0:24. As an Aussie biker back in 1980's I actually went the other way. I modified my Suzi GS1000 G to drop it's performance for more fuel economy. I was into long distance touring and didn't need very hard acceleration or high top speeds. I installed smaller carbi jets and a restricted (smaller diameter) exhaust system.
I lost only about 10mph off the top end and a second or two off the 1/4 mile, but I could get approximately 60 miles per imperial gallon fuel economy @ 110km/h. And still pull 120 mph at a pinch.
Back then I did a lot of long distance rides (1000km average) on a Friday night heading out to weekend motorcycle rallies (bike meets).
A bike that could get 45-50 imperial mpg out of a 22 litre tank at speed meant I need only find one or two 24 hour servos (gas stations) enroute to arrive, set camp and snooze before the sun came up.
Best I ever got was 63mpg (imperial) on new tyres running high pressure over open flat terrain (no ranges)
My RC51 got around 19-20mpg....less if really running it hard. Totally worth it though.
3:00 Interesting. In my country most of the motorcycle are automatic, whereas cars are mostly manual here. Almost as if it's the opposite of the one in the US
I actually got started on a Z125 Pro at the end of last year. I immediately fell in love with it and couldn’tstop riding.
Unfortunately, the bikegot totaled after only 3 months of riding so I fell I got a good taste of motorcycle culture but could not savor it as long as I’d have liked.
Glad you're safe and hopefully not injured. You should definitely get back into riding!
11:35 please please PLEASE give me a source on this, I know of plenty of people in my life who need to know this lmao
I was never interested in riding a motorcycle, I was always a hardcore car only guy.
But recently I am seriously considering making my license and buying a Kawasaki Z650RS :D
Rising car and gas prices just made it so unattractiv to buy a second car just for the purpose of having fun on weekends.
Motorcycles on the other hand are alot more obtainable.
That 650 motor is a real sweet spot, I ride a Versys 650 and can confirm it's fuel-efficient and reliable but has just enough power to put some chest on your hair without getting you a reckless ticket
bro u are the youtube that turned me into a car guy and now u tuned me into a bikeguy, thanks so much for your vids, i can say u changed my life lol
Same 😂 just be safe bro, we talk soon
Bro is the car enthusiasts that he knows 2 mounts old
Places in Asia like India and Thailand, people ride motorbikes every day on highways through heavy traffic that doesn't obey lane lines and not very well maintained roads. Often they're commuting, so they have heavy backpacks on their back, or a load of groceries hanging off the sides. Motorcycles (the light, nimble Asian market ones) are apparently some of the easiest vehicles to control and people feel safer in them than they do in motorized rickshaws.
If I ever did get a bike, it would have to be a dualsport. I've been trail riding my whole life since my dad grew up with the Honda ATCs. I'm not practiced with manual cars, but funny enough manual bikes are no big deal. Follow the leader!
I really like watching your videos bladed, I’ve been watching for years I think and I’m glad the content is slowly switching to bikes along with me
I wish i could enter the world of motorcycles it seems like a huge advantage over cars like: no sitting in traffic, no parking problem ,better fuel economy and the cheaper price but I don't like the fact that my life is dependent on other car drivers and overall unsafety
Your really wrong. Your life isn't "dependant" on other drivers. Your responsibility is on yourself. That's what's wrong with you new pipsqueak riders. Always got some excuse to not ride. If you can't accept that stay off the road all together whether you are on a MC or a cage the latter is important because I can already tell you probably drive carelessly around us.
I took the MSF a few years ago and just a heads up I only got discount cards for gear. Not borrowed gear and the class was between 400-500 USD. Not anything major I just want people prepared to buy the class and gear if they actually try to sign up. They did provide a motorcycle
I have a sports car as well as a sport bike. I can 100% say the bike community is way better. Everyone is so supportive no matter the size of the bike. Strangers are treated like family. The car community is so toxic now and everything is about speed.
I agree, in Europe we have a lot of groups of motorbikes and a good community
I think that is a good community because the people that buy a motorbike buy it because the like It, but in car community most of the people buy a car to go from point A to point B and don't care about cars
✌🏻 Greetings!
What's funny about that is the speedy bois in the group will put those "fast" car guys in their place with one roll race.
I did a cornering course recently in Germany. Our roads are a lot smaller in general than American ones since our cars a a lot smaller. So in full lean at around 45° where you can have your knee on the concrete I learned that the overall width with the rider of that motorcylce is around the same as a normal europe car. So you actually might not even have "more room" for cornering and choosing the correct line and timing for the initiation of the leaning in the corner are very important to not get into the oncomming lane or drift out of the corner.
i actually learned how to ride a motorcycle before i learned how to drive stick lmao it kind of made driving stick easier because i got to learn the basic principles on a wet clutch. but yeah over all, nothing really translates except kind of clutch control and release i guess.
I live in norway and I can tell you here on the countryside we buy stock or used 125cc bikes and tune them to go upwards of 200km/h, my country is snowed down half of the year so there is very little commuting with mopeds or motorcycles except for 16yr olds with a license. We also get our car license at 18 so there is such a giant community of motorcycle riders here with so many awesome bikes. I remember just last week i saw two turbo hayabusa race past me very very very fast in a 40km/h zone and i live maybe 2-3 hours away from any mayor city. Loved this vid, keep it up
honestly the ktm super duke is my personal favourite when im riding its super slow in the corners but the short gears mixed with the MASSIVE 1290cc v twin making alot of torque lets you barely try and be able to keep up to most hayabusas and zx14s until about 200kph also 3rd gear roll on throttle tiny bit at 3000rpm your front wheel is in the air but its also great for cruising
RE:Cornering in a motorcycle: truth. Rent a Vespa in any vacation town and you'll see for yourself. Just don't try to blow around a corner with traffic in the opposing lane. My parents found out that 2-wheelers can't turn and almost got pancaked by opposing traffic (Fortunately the traffic dodged them).
I'd go so far as to say motorcycles don't turn well at all unless you're willing to skin your knees or risk laying it down, and even then they are worse than most cars.
All these are every true! I love cars but sadly I can't afford for one yet. I could afford for a dual sport tho and wow its completely different. Especially the muscle use, the first week I ride on that bike I got muscle soreness every dang time. But def worth it! It even made me a better driver just from riding! I recommend car enthusiasts or just drive enthusiasts to try motorcycling!
Great vid, I agreed with all your points, especially the fact that it's a workout, especially with the more aggressive riding positions on sportbikes. Most of your body weight is being supported by your hands, feet, while straddling the gas tank. And have you seen the size of those foot pegs? All the weight is concentrated on the balls of your feet! And all this is going on while your hands and feet are steering, balancing, shifting, and braking 😅 My neck and shoulders also get pretty sore after a long ride on my sportbike due to having to lean forward and support our head which is wearing a helmet and enduring the windblast. Also stopping at lights, having to put a foot down to keep the bike from falling over, these are some things I never really thought about, but the calories really add up.
I liked the point you made about your grandma from Thailand riding her motorcycle in a monsoon. I've always been impressed by the way people in countries where motorcycles are more common than cars, how they navigate through the chaotic busy streets without losing control. And you see riders of all age ranges including old grannies who have been riding their whole life 😆
I recommend anyone who isn't surrounded by pavement to try out a dirt bike. Learned on a rm125 , little under 200 pounds , nimble, great to learn how to corner on. Engines and transmissions are a little more forgiving for learning manual too. Easy and fun to rip apart and learn to work on!
I love how he has royal Enfield pics and videos all over.
I myself own a Meteor 350 in India,and I absolutely love it.
I have always said this to my car guy friends: If you love driving cars just for the sensation of driving, then you at least need to give a motorcycle a try.
not a fan of motorcycles but omfg 14 min of something car guys don't care about
I’ve been looking at the newer honda cb300 as a first bike. Anyone have any experience on them?
All CB's good
Rode one of my friends 2015 cb300f and its very comfortable, didnt feel like a speed demon but also didnt feel rough like an 80s bike. Honestly if i could go back in time i would buy a modern bike for my first one so just it being a modern bike is a good decision. Only real criticism i have of it is that it feels a bit slow for a bike like some times when i gave it some pep it felt like it was struggling especially compared to other bikes with higher rpm limits but if its your first bike you wont really notice and that good for you anyway. overall 9/10 bike and definitely a solid choice as a first one
I just finished my MSF course today!
A ton of fun and yes, 100% worth it!
Congratulations! Welcome to the family. Look up Ride Like A Champion to help improve your skills drastically. All of their courses are incredible and would highly recommend it. Even their online class is amazing.
@@jonasrueda4195 alright! Thanks so much for your advice I'll check that out tonight!
Mad respect to you for really driving home the importance of not jumping on a big bike straight away.
I don't care how cool you think you are, or how big your balls may be - if you jump straight on a performance motorcycle, your ass will very quickly develop an intimate relationship with the tarmac.
Don't be a tit. Start small / work your way up.
Car enthusiast and just got my first sport bike, I love it
Whats best?
Mazdaspeed 3(2010)?
Or
Toyota celica (1997-2005)?
Celica bro 1997
1997 celica, just looks better
Speed 3
Thank you for all your opinions i will take great value and make a decision when i get to buy a car
Speed3 if the celica isnt a gt4
It’s just like how people say “you drive a manual, so it must get good gas mileage”. 21 mpg out of a 2.3 L 4 cylinder
More like 18 MPG because I get 400 miles out of a 22 gallon tank on the highway
How the fuck does a Z06 get the same MPG as my Impreza???
Yea I thought that too how does he achieve that milage with a v8. A small four-banger isn't that much better. My Hayabusa (first gen) is almost identical, ~30mpg
High gearing and very little effort by the engine at cruising speeds helps a lot with fuel economy, especially with a lightweight and aerodynamic car.
Pushrod go brrr
I get better MPG than my friend's NA Miata, he's still jealous and confused to this day about it LOL
@@-._._._-_._._.- oh yea I forgot that the corvettes don't rev high compared to a 2 Liter 4 banger
If you wanted a good MPG, good looks and sportiness i recommend modern scooters such as Yamaha Aerox or Honda Vario
Bro thinks he can talk about superbikes when he rides a hair dryer….
Calm down Rossi
I just enjoy anything that goes vroom
Well said brother
9:55 to be more precise motorcycle have a tendency to stand up by themselves when going due to the front wheel geometry and more specifically the trail. That's why the best thing to do when you get a death wobble and you're going straight, and not into a ditch, is to let go of the handlebars and the forks will settle the whole thing themselves, the bike won't fall over unless you keep holding on to the handlebars for dear life and your whole body gets thrown around which in terms makes you fall.
Funnily enough i started out as a bike kid, but then evolved into a car guy. I got my driving license first but haven't even touched a motorcycle (luckily my college mate is a biker, and is willing to teach me). Still hoping the day i can ride the (literally) broken road on a cruiser.
a few more misconceptions i learned over the years
1) You do not need to be big to ride a big bike, sure it helps on you being able to control the machine but that is a benefit, not a requirement. I had met countless Harley riders that's thinner than me (mind you, im 172cm and 44.5 kg at 20 y.o, just to give a picture of thin i am), and even met a instructor that encouraged me to get a full size bike license during my car learning days.
2) Biking is not an age thing, i seen a 60 year old, a 40+year old and a 19 year old in the same class on B-full license test. All three of them passed.
3)Commuter daily bikes are bikes too. You might seen some people bash underbones and scooters, claiming that they are "not real bikes". They are just as motorbike as a sportbike or a cruiser or an adv. They are very friendly to ride and honestly if you never ever sat on a bike before i recommend an underbone, since its very user friendly (low cc, high mpg, semi auto clutchless transmission)
@6:52 the point about cars being faster at cornering is true, unless it’s at somewhere like the Isle Of Mann TT course!
That seems to be the 1 track (at least that I know of) where despite all the turns the bikes are faster 😁
No, this only applies to cars with huge amounts of downforce i.e. single seater race cars. Normal cars (even sportscars) do not corner faster than bikes.
Although a little awkward at first, I picked up manual motorcycle transmission relatively quickly. The only thing that really confused me, was that the gears go 1st, Neutral, 2nd, etc. It would lead to me revving up a little in neutral thinking I switched to 2nd.
I've long since accepted that I can never afford a sports car (even before 2020 pricing) so I have a 2013 base model Civic that I got for essentially free and then a Kawasaki Versys 650 LT I bought off one of the Revzilla guys. The Versys is still pretty practical in the grand scheme of the universe but the real magic is the long suspension works great for East Coast potholes
Having bought my first real motorcycle(had scooters before) a few months ago it's great timing to see you also move to bikes again!
On the exercise front there’s a couple things you missed out. I remember being absolutely exhausted after my first little 5-6 hour road trip on my bike. Two big factors were battling with wind (and sometimes rain) at 80mph for hours on end is exhausting. Secondly heavy traffic on highways while riding is so mentally taxing. One mistake is death, so sometimes your on ultra high alert for hours on end, staying out of blind spots, watching for road debris, trying to avoid assholes tailgating you or assholes slowing you down and break checking you. Watching for big semi trucks who probably don’t even see you. Construction zones where there’s gravel, potholes, lane closures, all of which could be fatal at highway speeds. The mental taxation of traveling on crowded highways for hours on a motorcycle cannot be understated. However the beauty and relaxation of some quiet winding mountain roads all alone more than makes up for it.
This is what makes motorcycle riding exhausting. Not using muscles to steer, steering on a motorcycle shouldn't really require any muscle.
@@komerka35correct. What is burning calories is the usage of your core strength and resistance training through the wind.
Thanks! This was very interesting and informative, I'll definitely be looking into an equivalent Govt. rider training program over here in AU.
I have a old 1983 Suzuki gs750J and that thing is a blast
HELL YEAH! Old bikes got that charm. Sweet ride. take care and thanks for watching!
When this channel talks about numbers... miles, gallons, horsepowers, I'm lost.
3:30
I kinda don't agree with this
If you truly know how to operate manual vehicles you learned to feel friction zone and what to do when you let go to fast. I'm not denying it happens but they didn't get much experience driving manual
Im a car guy, but I'm also a serious bike guy,
And ironically, when it comes to fuel efficiency I have the two opposite ends of it. I've got a 2020 Yamaha WR250R, that when I calculated after riding her very hard off-road I managed 3.3L/100km or 77mpg, this is with a heavy tune, exhaust and other stuff. Fantastic dual sport, great for off-road and commuting
Meanwhile on the completely other end, I have a 2007 Yamaha FZ1 (kinda like an R1 but naked bike, before the MTs and the 07, 09 etc...), every 160km I have to refuel (99 miles). But the bike also makes 160hp or so (tuned, exhaust etc...), a true liter bike that is insanely fast and insanely fun, also much more comfortable than a proper sport bike, but I don't miss the sound track or performance.
Bikes are very fun, more fun than most cars in my opinion anyways, I love cars too, both are very fun hobbies (rip your wallet)
I agree, and motorbikes generally are more cheap than fast cars
I have a R6 and I find it a lot of fun, my only complain is the storage for carry things
Greetings ✌🏻
@Antón lol same here, I just rip a back pack
And yeah 100%, I paid 2400 bucks for my fz, and it's a bike that'll pretty much destroy and road going car, way cheaper to go very fast
13:54 at least in Finland you can drive a moped when you're 15, 125cc motorbike when you're 16 and car/motorbike (bigger displacement that 125cc) when you're 18.
Nice vid bladed, I feel caught on my BS with this one
9:43 i would argue that bikes actually do hold themselves upright, atleast when moving. Don`t really know the english term though, something like centrifugal force because of the turning wheels. You can see it when bikers fall of their bikes and the bikes go on until they get slower. Still think they can be quiet exhausting. Just for other/ more reason. For me its mainly constant concentration and keeping the handlebars straight
I do definitely appreciate being told that I'm more talented than I realize.
Thanks homie
The scarlet nexus background music is a great choice👍
7:28 Yeah, motorcyclist here. I know you're not crapping on me 😂.
Anything's better than a Bugatti. It's not about speed but usefullness, maintenence costs, how much crap there is under the hood to disguise the countless flaws.
11:15 only dangerous because of the other drivers, I’ve almost crashed because someone took a left turn without looking, I get flashback everything I’m passing stoplights now, still won’t ever stop riding
I started to think that car drivers are thinking that motorcycles are fast because they are stuck in traffic and we're not and just lane splitting galore until we left them in our dust, more motorcycle content please
6:16 "Oh, sorry were talking about AMERICAN roads"
Best part of the video 😂
9:34 no... it's not magic, it's physics. But the bike does keep itself upright.
Even when cornering at high speed, you are not leaning the bike, it does everything by itself as you turn the handlebar, with minimum effort.
Keeping the bike upright is not when you are exercising, it is when you lean outside of the bike (if you do, you don't do that at all on cruisers) or maneuvering when parking.
You forgot to factor in downforce when mentioning cornering speed. The thing is that if you're talking about Formula cars then you're talking wabout what are essentially upside-down airplanes. Now while they do have some aero features on Motogp bikes nowadays it's pretty hard to put wings an defusers on a bike.
As a daily rider for the last 6 years, I’m biased towards bikes 😊
Bikes are pretty cool and wanted to get one over a car since where I live a bike would be better for commuting and parking. Living in a city does seem rough on a biker, but with how big cars are getting, bikes seems like a better option for getting from A to B. Just as long as you are safe
It's really funny to hear that the modified 50cc moped of a friend of mine has a worse mpg than a modified hayabusa. The mpg of the moped being 18.8😂😭
I picked up an '82 Honda CB900c a week ago. It needs a lot of work to get back on the road sadly, but so far so good. The thing is a 901cc inline 4 with 4 carburators, a 5 speed transmission with high and low range, and air ride suspension from factory on front and back.
The thing weighs 600lbs. It's a heavy sob.
You should look at motocross, this is really a hard sport, 30min of dirtbike is like 2hours of intense gym