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I'm 28, just bought a 2015 Yamaha FZ6R as my first bike! Definitely not the fastest but I thought it'd be one of the best "do it all" bikes to get. Loving it so far, have almost 600 miles on it in 2 weeks! 😏
@@backpackbacon8659 It depends on multiple factors. Are you an older person with lots of driving experience already (even like cars or trucks or hauling things? Its useful so its not just shellshock learning bike PLUS driving). Are you a heavier person? Are you tame enough to not try and do max speed runs for at least a year or two? Are you incredibly calm (even in emergencies, do you have at least 4 alternative paths so you don't go slamming on brakes or throttle? smooth and controlled at all times) Its also more how you drive, and what kind of power you're going to be putting down. For example, I haven't ridden bikes in a while (and even then it was a 250cc), but I hopped on a decent sized Harley (fastest one they make, 1252cc and 121 HP at 7.5k rpm and I had it revved well past that when I test drove it), it was VERY controllable and I'd say other than cost would make a good beginner bike (costs because you WILL drop your first bike, its guaranteed). So size and total power didn't matter all that much because it was so tame (traction control so no spinning tires, gently roll on the throttle but that's just experience, ABS so the brakes don't lock up though I've never used ABS before except one of my cars one time had ABS and that was it). Its like some cars, even my RX-8 with a tiny engine (about the same size as that bike had) and phenomenal handling, it will still send you spinning into a pole real quick if you just stomp on the thing and have a death wish, and its ridiculously sporty so it always eggs you on to go faster, push the limits of physics more, and redline that engine with it singing its song of the rotary engines. Its how you drive it, AND can you handle the responsibility to not drive like a maniac? But don't think I'm preaching, I drive like a maniac (even on military bases I'm drifting corners and doing donuts, and yeah, this month spun out right in front of work almost smashing into a pole, that example wasn't made up, lol!)
@@backpackbacon8659 Also if you live in Texas, go with the Ninja 400 just so you can keep up with traffic, 250cc would be dangerous. Ninja 400 is honestly probably your best pick (still over 100 mph, but not yeet into the sunset at 160+ mph). Also check out the insurance, those 600 bikes are about $450/year for minimal liability coverage (even if you have a decade of driving experience, but a 250cc is like $85... Or go with older bike because the rate drops off over time even if its new to you. These are the quotes I got for Progressive (0 traffic fines ever, and motorcycle license for 12 years). CBR600RR 2022 $452/year Daytona 955i 2002 $183/year (cheaper than even 600cc same year) SV1000 2003 $227/year Grom 2022 $142/year Kawi Z 2022 $142/year Kawi Z 2020 $113/year Kawi Z 2018 $100/year GSX-R1000 2022 $696/year GSX-R1000 2005 $374/year GSX-R1000 2003 $355/year GSX-R1000 2002 $279/year (so 20 year price break is massive) R1 2002 $279/year R6 2005 $249/year GSX-R600 2005 $249/year GSX-R600 2002 $187/year (so 20 year price break is massive) Katana 600 2005 $175/year Ninja 626 2010 $314/year Ninja Z400 2022 $302/year Hensim 2007 250cc duel sport $84/year (or $75/year since I've had it for 12 years)
I own a 2019 ninja 650. It's my first and only. I don't see a need for a faster bike. It's ergonomic, aestheticly pleasing, and more than fast enough to get me into trouble. Anything faster and I won't be able to use its full potential street riding.
Same here man! I picked up a 2019 ninja 650 abs about a month ago now, and I'm finding that even though it's pull is predictable now and I can tell I'm getting very used to it's powerband, anything bigger is going to get me in trouble, and my 650 is just enough fine to keep me right where I should be. I'm loving this bike. 🤘
Love my first bike, a month old Ninja 400..and yes it is plenty fast as I spent eight hours yesterday following bikes with triple the displacement at high speed. Headed out today to look at a used Harley, as much as I love the Ninja(got three complements today) at 62 , I got the living snot beat outta me yesterday...so a cruiser as my second bike is immenant. Turned over 3000 miles on a run this evening.
A good alternative to a Harley Cruiser if you want a comfortable bike instead of a sport bike is an adventure bike. You get upright seating, generally designed for long trips, and longer suspension travel to soak up the bumps. Most have a windshield to keep wind and rain off you.
3000 Miles in one evening? An evening is maximum 6 hours, so if you didn’t stop and you filled her up with gasoline while driving, you had an average speed of 500 miles an hour or 805 kilometres an hour. Respect for you sir, all of that at age 62😂
@@danny9905 You clearly didn't pay attention to what he said, so let me help you. It's his "month old" first bike and he turned over the 3000 mile mark this evening. Using some common sense, he has been riding his bike for an entire month and this evening hit the 3000 mile mark!!!
Started last summer on a ninja 650 and just upgraded to the gsxr 750 ! Must say feel alot more confident and safe on the gsxr, the brakes are absolutely amazing and its is just so agile and light. Also so much better on the highway.
Love the new cbr650r , looks amazing but also worked great as a first bike over last year. More than enough power to enjoy but despite the numbers unless you wide open the throttle it’s pretty docile early on in the rpms which feels like a nice safe guard for new riders to get better throttle control then even say an r7 which felt far more torquey down low in rpms. Also with aftermarket exhaust sounds amazing on the inline 4
So your saying for someone who's interested in getting a first ever motorcycle, a 2022 CBR650R would be perfect for a starter? I wanna get one Motorcycle, and one motorcycle only. One to learn on and cruise and have fun with. 650R should be a perfect pick?
Jimmy Nestro The CBR650R is a phenomenal bike, I owned one. I really wouldn't recommend it for your first bike though. You really want to learn on something inexpensive and forgiving, there's a decent chance of it getting scuffed while you are learning. A used beginner bike is a much better choice than a $10k bike making 90hp. While the CBR650R is fairly forgiving with the throttle, it is still very powerful. My advice is to start with a bike under $5k and under 50hp. Get the better bikes later when you have the skill to handle them.
I’ve been riding for years but I still love that Husky 401. Just a comfortable, fun do anything go anywhere cheap little bike. Wish it had a little more fuel capacity though.
I live in india, Here we start biking with Splendor with 9 HP and 9Nm 😎, Getting Duke 390 as a starter bike will result in bikes hanging on your neighborhoods park
*Perfect fast beginner bike: CBR600RR* 599cc 4 cylinder 120 hp at the crank, 99 wheel 45lb/ft torque at the wheels 0-60 in 3 seconds 1/4 mile in 10.9 seconds Top speed 158mph Easy to ride Handles beautifully 430lb wet Won many awards Shredded in moto racing
@@ischwhit6747 The bike is great, but my point is that you won't do 0-60 in 3s and 1/4 mile in 10.9s. You need a lot of experience purely drag racing to achieve this.
Finally you take the cbr650r into account! Seriously try to either grab one for give away (2021 model much more playful in line4 even stock) or rent one for testing video. That gotta bring you some subscribers 😉
2017 SV650 here... beast of a bike for a beginner. Just my opinion. All depends on the riders mindset though. I like to drive quick not fast and it does that perfectly. But not necessarily “safely”.
I'm 52 and I'm getting a Yamaha FJR1300, first bike,ftw. I rode dirt bikes a few decades ago...I'll be fine. Ex Marine, just gotta use some discipline...is what I keep telling myself.😂
Kawasaki 650 honestly is probably the best started bike its what im starting on rn and honestly I absolutely love that thing it has some of the pep of a sports bike that i wanted but not too much to where it will kill you you can have fun on it has the power for that but as long as you can control yourself and understand your limits you will be fine
I started on a sv650 and trust me you will smoke pretty much any car you will see off the line , it will do 0 to 100mph in less than 9 seconds, so it's up there with bmw m4, and rs3 in car terms. 40 to 80mph is around 4.5 seconds with is good too, but once u get to 100mph that where it struggles . But its such a fun bike , has real usable power , same with any of the 650 bikes really . I ride a R1 now and I still get back on the sv650 and it puts a smile on my face. You csn really push the bike to its limits. But it is plenty fast enough imo , I really wouldn't even say its just a beginer bike the 650 class, experienced riders love them too
The best way to choose a first bike is to try and ride or at least sit on those bikes. I started on a yamaha fz6 and I'm totally happy that i didn't get anything smaller. Come on, your bike will go as fast as you want it to go. A 600 won't kill you the moment you start it. Just be gentle with a throttle until you get comfortable with it. It is most likely an inline 4 engine that won't go fast at all until you reach 7-8k rpm.
Inline 4's are probably better than a thumper or a V twin....because they are gutless down low.. I had a GPZ 400 (US grey import) that was a joy to ride, because it didn't tear my arms off unless I wanted it too. Pity it died.
I have the baby GS, slightly heavier with the same engine, so slightly slower. I took a great 200 mile round trip ride to visit a friend a week ago. I always ride back roads. I programmed the OSMand+ navigation app to avoid highways. As I was leaving town, a Chrysler Pacifica minivan beat me off the line. Oh, the shame. Love my baby GS, though.
Progressive charges a couple hundred bucks more than Geico for LESS coverage. Adding a 2nd bike w/ progressive cost about 50-60% the cost of the 1st bike's insurance (both bikes sub 400cc). Geico basically charges only the cost of 1 bike since realistically only one bike is on the road at one time. And more coverage. Recently switched from Prog.
My first bike was a 2017 yamaha fz6r. Unfortunately that was the last year they made them. I have always wanted to see yammi's opinion of them, but since they are no longer in production it doesn't look like I will ever know.
@@PumaM90 here's where i disagree with the yam team, since they reccomend single cylinders, i can't stand the sound of them it makes my head hurt, in my opinion most inline 4 are a waste of money, just look up bikes with twin engines and how they are tuned in the rpms and pick what you think looks cool
@@PumaM90 mt 07 has alot of torque you can wheelie it in like the first 3 gears lol but i love those bikes so i leaned towards them plus they ard really well priced and can sound amazing with exhaust
i thought i will regret my decision to start on cbr1000rr-r but doing better than I thought its a such a power machine i love it my friends love it too they are on r1 and s1000rr we always go on rides on weekends its so much fun
My first driven motorcycle was a Yamaha DT125. And I was just 14 back then. I needed a chair just to hop on the bike and it's not that hard to start it. I also need a fence or a wall when stopping to lean the bike and get down.
I know a guy who has a yzf r6 yammy and he only pays like just under 100 for the year for his bike its not full coverage and its not financed and under 10 years of riding also in canada
@@mpmagnussen sounds like you guys over there are getting screwed lol at least you have nice lakes!. To be fair that is a bike that is already paid off and with the lowest insurance not full coverage or anything
Be careful about inexpensive insurance. It's not like the companies or policies are bad; it's just what it covers. Cheap policies are generally liability only, it covers people or property that you damage, not collision or medical for the driver.
@Yammie Noob excited to hear your opinion on the R7 yes I know it’s a plastic MT-07 but I think the upgraded suspension and renovations might give it an edge. Had my eye on the boring Ninja 650 for over a year and then I started working at a motorcycle dealership. Yea I had people trying to convince me of just getting an R6 and leaving it in the beginner driver mode and fortunately I know too well that mode would be switched off in an instant. I guess that’s what happens when two days after your first time putting a leg over a bike you’re handed an R1M. I think the R7 would be just the slight punch to keep me happy but not bored walking into my first bike great video and can’t wait for a review!
@@victorionut9133 actually have had the R7 for a couple months now and love it, I wanted a beginner bike and the RS660 seemed like it was starting to go over that category in to more of an intermediate bike. My issue was also spending an extra $3k for technology that would be overwhelming and not something I could use to its potential and Italian bikes are a nightmare from what I hear to work on compared to their Japanese counterparts. Worry free when getting into a new thing was the goal and I am happy I sent it.
I'm 16. I dont have any type of license. I'm probably not gonna get a bike till I'm in my late 20's. I will still watch every single one of these videos religiously.
I live in Brazil rn and here, my very first motorcycle is a Honda CG Titan 160cc, very basic, naked like a newborn and uglier then any other thing o earth, well, it still does pretty nice wheelies and you can make it growl like a bulldog, but it doesn't go any faster than 70-mph. My will is to when I get to the U.S.A (I am an US citizen, only I've lived most of my life in Brazil) buy a GSX R600 or a ZX6R. It Might be a huge jump, but life isn't really great if you don't mess around a little bit.
Excluding the RS 660 from the list is a good choice. That is absolutely not beginner friendly. The absolute pile of RS 660s on Copart suggest a lot of people got in over their head.
Started on an 83 magna. Yes, it's cruiser shape. Yes it's a 750. Yes it's as fast as a new V-rod. It's a great bike and plenty slow down low to learn and plants fast up high to fuck around. Sucks above 100 mph (even with upgraded suspension) but amazing for 0-100 (which I do often) and handles pretty well. It's interesting to see most of the newer motovloggers not talking about these irrelevant bikes, and I don't blame them -- but I am still in love with my vf750 and am having trouble finding an "upgrade" under 5 grand (it was $1500) Wat should I get ? St1300 might make sense but it's not much faster from 0-100 which is practically 100% of my driving :)
We have the same CBR500R in the states. For some reason they over exaggerated its performance in this video. People forget that the CBR500R was originally designed to compete against the Ninja 300 in performance. A new 2021 CBR500R is still not any faster than a 2013 CBR500R.
I have the fz07. With a tune and exhaust. Can say I went all out about 3 times. Twice on a drag strip. It has plenty of power. Will do a mid 12 pretty easy. As fast as a 50 mustang
The power is measured what power is going to the wheels, rather than directly at the engine. Engines will always lose power once the power gets from the engine to the driveshaft to the chain to the wheels.
@@themogus Still all other bikes were shown with crank hp. :D Not too consistent. Btw the 2021 model gained a bit (0.5-1hp) at the crank compared to the 2019-20 models.
94 is the crank hp, 80 is the wheel hp. 94 is the official number since that's also what's being used for calculating it for detuning (in A2 license countries).
Yammie, make a video talking about the new Kawasaki 300 SuperMoto and Dual sport. Interested since you mentioned them as rhey could be the next best beginner bike, taking the spot to the Husqui 401
Oh yammie be easy on they are yzf3 it’s a lot better when you don’t have huge canyons and a shorter rides, and when you have smaller inside streets that were designed back in the 1970s that just swoopp around your own little dragon tale on a flat ground short ground plane but i love how The gearing is on the r3 the exact same on my Infiniti G 35 coupe speed shifting So you’re running through the gears more times
Talks abbout the svartpilen 401, proceeds to show footage from the 701 XD, btw, I´m buying the 401 and the dealer told me it tops out at 110 (180kmh) miles per hour
Im 6'1 wanting to get a sports bike I'm not interested in going to the track with the bike. I've been thinking about getting the ninja 650 because of the low end torc. I like the 600cc class bikes. Going to be commuting for work. What others would you recommend, in in California.
Maybe it worked for you. Most people who are legit first starting out need to stick to the 400 class i think. If you rode dirt bikes all your life that's different than a true noob who has never even sat on a bike
@@captainthruster9484 yeah i had some experience with geared scooters/mopeds, and here in the Netherlands we have to take drivinglessons, had something like 20hours made on a mt07 with the lessons. We also have to take a vehicle agility exam, Which might also help
I think no one should start on something greater than a MT-03 or Duke 390. Even the previous Duke 390 isn't a good one, cause the throttle response is not friendly. Start on a bike that you can drop - and get easily fixed. At least for the first year, you are gonna drop it! So don't start on nothing expensive or superfast. By the way, a small bike teaches you and gives you confidence for things that you won't do in a greater/expensive one. So the right bike you make you a better and alive rider in the future!
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OK so if I have progressive on my CBR 500 does that make it better? ;)
@@coriantman Would you recommend the Honda CBR650R or the new Yamaha R7?
@@brammicky9514 I don’t have the new 650R, mines a 500 but I do love a Honda. They just feel so solid.
great video my man, Im getting the svarts thanks to you, awesome channel, been a follower for 2 years now, keep it up! saludos desde España!
What about the zx25r?
Everyone already knows you need to start on a turbo busa baby 👍 it’s common knowledge 😉
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I can’t ride a bicycle, do you think I can handle the god status turbo BUSA
Why not a turbo ZX 14? It's much rarer lol
Turbo Busa? That's for simps - it's missing one step: add nitrous and really get your giggle on. :P
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I'm 28, just bought a 2015 Yamaha FZ6R as my first bike! Definitely not the fastest but I thought it'd be one of the best "do it all" bikes to get. Loving it so far, have almost 600 miles on it in 2 weeks! 😏
Fz's are great bikes . My buddies first " sporty " bike was an 08 fz6 and mine was an 02 fz1 .
So did you have any knowledge on a bike or complete first time I’m looking at street bikes and idk if I should start on a 600 or go like the 250 route
@@backpackbacon8659 It depends on multiple factors. Are you an older person with lots of driving experience already (even like cars or trucks or hauling things? Its useful so its not just shellshock learning bike PLUS driving). Are you a heavier person? Are you tame enough to not try and do max speed runs for at least a year or two? Are you incredibly calm (even in emergencies, do you have at least 4 alternative paths so you don't go slamming on brakes or throttle? smooth and controlled at all times)
Its also more how you drive, and what kind of power you're going to be putting down. For example, I haven't ridden bikes in a while (and even then it was a 250cc), but I hopped on a decent sized Harley (fastest one they make, 1252cc and 121 HP at 7.5k rpm and I had it revved well past that when I test drove it), it was VERY controllable and I'd say other than cost would make a good beginner bike (costs because you WILL drop your first bike, its guaranteed). So size and total power didn't matter all that much because it was so tame (traction control so no spinning tires, gently roll on the throttle but that's just experience, ABS so the brakes don't lock up though I've never used ABS before except one of my cars one time had ABS and that was it).
Its like some cars, even my RX-8 with a tiny engine (about the same size as that bike had) and phenomenal handling, it will still send you spinning into a pole real quick if you just stomp on the thing and have a death wish, and its ridiculously sporty so it always eggs you on to go faster, push the limits of physics more, and redline that engine with it singing its song of the rotary engines. Its how you drive it, AND can you handle the responsibility to not drive like a maniac? But don't think I'm preaching, I drive like a maniac (even on military bases I'm drifting corners and doing donuts, and yeah, this month spun out right in front of work almost smashing into a pole, that example wasn't made up, lol!)
@@backpackbacon8659 Also if you live in Texas, go with the Ninja 400 just so you can keep up with traffic, 250cc would be dangerous. Ninja 400 is honestly probably your best pick (still over 100 mph, but not yeet into the sunset at 160+ mph). Also check out the insurance, those 600 bikes are about $450/year for minimal liability coverage (even if you have a decade of driving experience, but a 250cc is like $85... Or go with older bike because the rate drops off over time even if its new to you. These are the quotes I got for Progressive (0 traffic fines ever, and motorcycle license for 12 years).
CBR600RR 2022 $452/year
Daytona 955i 2002 $183/year (cheaper than even 600cc same year)
SV1000 2003 $227/year
Grom 2022 $142/year
Kawi Z 2022 $142/year
Kawi Z 2020 $113/year
Kawi Z 2018 $100/year
GSX-R1000 2022 $696/year
GSX-R1000 2005 $374/year
GSX-R1000 2003 $355/year
GSX-R1000 2002 $279/year (so 20 year price break is massive)
R1 2002 $279/year
R6 2005 $249/year
GSX-R600 2005 $249/year
GSX-R600 2002 $187/year (so 20 year price break is massive)
Katana 600 2005 $175/year
Ninja 626 2010 $314/year
Ninja Z400 2022 $302/year
Hensim 2007 250cc duel sport $84/year (or $75/year since I've had it for 12 years)
I own a 2019 ninja 650. It's my first and only. I don't see a need for a faster bike. It's ergonomic, aestheticly pleasing, and more than fast enough to get me into trouble. Anything faster and I won't be able to use its full potential street riding.
Could have gotten an MT 07 though😂
@@christiank.9943 That's what you and i would do. He got all excited by the fairings and chose wrong
Same here man! I picked up a 2019 ninja 650 abs about a month ago now, and I'm finding that even though it's pull is predictable now and I can tell I'm getting very used to it's powerband, anything bigger is going to get me in trouble, and my 650 is just enough fine to keep me right where I should be. I'm loving this bike. 🤘
@@captainthruster9484 pssshh, yzf-r7 *cough*
@@christiank.9943 Idk I personally don't like how they look, personal choice would 100% be the 650 :)
Love my first bike, a month old Ninja 400..and yes it is plenty fast as I spent eight hours yesterday following bikes with triple the displacement at high speed. Headed out today to look at a used Harley, as much as I love the Ninja(got three complements today) at 62 , I got the living snot beat outta me yesterday...so a cruiser as my second bike is immenant. Turned over 3000 miles on a run this evening.
A good alternative to a Harley Cruiser if you want a comfortable bike instead of a sport bike is an adventure bike. You get upright seating, generally designed for long trips, and longer suspension travel to soak up the bumps. Most have a windshield to keep wind and rain off you.
@@Liberty4Ever always wanted a Harley so pick it up tomorrow.
3000 Miles in one evening? An evening is maximum 6 hours, so if you didn’t stop and you filled her up with gasoline while driving, you had an average speed of 500 miles an hour or 805 kilometres an hour. Respect for you sir, all of that at age 62😂
@@danny9905 You clearly didn't pay attention to what he said, so let me help you.
It's his "month old" first bike and he turned over the 3000 mile mark this evening.
Using some common sense, he has been riding his bike for an entire month and this evening hit the 3000 mile mark!!!
@@Diemersteinvery true, but Danny’s version was funny!!!
"Are you a real boy?!" got me good 😂
I like how the RS660 was disclaimered as Yammy has said it could create a class going forward
I started on a 2001 Suzuki Katana 600. Had never even ridden a dirt bike. Perfect starter imho
Started last summer on a ninja 650 and just upgraded to the gsxr 750 ! Must say feel alot more confident and safe on the gsxr, the brakes are absolutely amazing and its is just so agile and light. Also so much better on the highway.
Love the new cbr650r , looks amazing but also worked great as a first bike over last year. More than enough power to enjoy but despite the numbers unless you wide open the throttle it’s pretty docile early on in the rpms which feels like a nice safe guard for new riders to get better throttle control then even say an r7 which felt far more torquey down low in rpms.
Also with aftermarket exhaust sounds amazing on the inline 4
So your saying for someone who's interested in getting a first ever motorcycle, a 2022 CBR650R would be perfect for a starter? I wanna get one Motorcycle, and one motorcycle only. One to learn on and cruise and have fun with. 650R should be a perfect pick?
Jimmy Nestro The CBR650R is a phenomenal bike, I owned one. I really wouldn't recommend it for your first bike though. You really want to learn on something inexpensive and forgiving, there's a decent chance of it getting scuffed while you are learning. A used beginner bike is a much better choice than a $10k bike making 90hp. While the CBR650R is fairly forgiving with the throttle, it is still very powerful. My advice is to start with a bike under $5k and under 50hp. Get the better bikes later when you have the skill to handle them.
I’ve been riding for years but I still love that Husky 401. Just a comfortable, fun do anything go anywhere cheap little bike. Wish it had a little more fuel capacity though.
Just in case all the turbo busas are sold out, just enter Papa Yam’s expert bike giveaway and get the ZH2 squid missle.
Nasty shout out right there.
I live in india, Here we start biking with Splendor with 9 HP and 9Nm 😎, Getting Duke 390 as a starter bike will result in bikes hanging on your neighborhoods park
*Perfect fast beginner bike: CBR600RR*
599cc 4 cylinder
120 hp at the crank, 99 wheel
45lb/ft torque at the wheels
0-60 in 3 seconds
1/4 mile in 10.9 seconds
Top speed 158mph
Easy to ride
Handles beautifully
430lb wet
Won many awards
Shredded in moto racing
If you're pro drag racer maybe.
For a normie add 1 second this numbers.
@@Fearless154 I have less than a year of riding under my belt and I love this bike lol
@@ischwhit6747
The bike is great, but my point is that you won't do 0-60 in 3s and 1/4 mile in 10.9s.
You need a lot of experience purely drag racing to achieve this.
Buying one today!
@@monplatz good choice, boss
Let's get some more of this pure PAPA content in 2023, please. That whole herskavernie segment was just golden
Finally you take the cbr650r into account!
Seriously try to either grab one for give away (2021 model much more playful in line4 even stock) or rent one for testing video.
That gotta bring you some subscribers 😉
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2017 SV650 here... beast of a bike for a beginner. Just my opinion. All depends on the riders mindset though. I like to drive quick not fast and it does that perfectly. But not necessarily “safely”.
Thats why the 650 is so good its calmer and more docile, they recommend it for beginners often enough making much faster is a bad idea.
I very much enjoy Papa Yam's classic scripted videos w' the jokes and humor intertwined into the content. I'm here for some chuckles
Hell yeah. 2017 390 duke. What I started on, and going on 2 years with it I still love zipping around through the city with it.
How's the reliability on those?
@@PumaM90 gen 1 had problems. Gen 2 is much more reliable but then again that is based on the owner, maintenance, and break in.
I'm 52 and I'm getting a Yamaha FJR1300, first bike,ftw. I rode dirt bikes a few decades ago...I'll be fine. Ex Marine, just gotta use some discipline...is what I keep telling myself.😂
Be prepared for this video to out perform all the other videos you put out this week. Even though the others required more effort.
You say that as if I don't know and don't have a careful strategy in place lol
Kawasaki 650 honestly is probably the best started bike its what im starting on rn and honestly I absolutely love that thing it has some of the pep of a sports bike that i wanted but not too much to where it will kill you you can have fun on it has the power for that but as long as you can control yourself and understand your limits you will be fine
You said 4.19 seconds, but put 4.9 seconds.... which is it????
I started on a sv650 and trust me you will smoke pretty much any car you will see off the line , it will do 0 to 100mph in less than 9 seconds, so it's up there with bmw m4, and rs3 in car terms. 40 to 80mph is around 4.5 seconds with is good too, but once u get to 100mph that where it struggles . But its such a fun bike , has real usable power , same with any of the 650 bikes really . I ride a R1 now and I still get back on the sv650 and it puts a smile on my face. You csn really push the bike to its limits. But it is plenty fast enough imo , I really wouldn't even say its just a beginer bike the 650 class, experienced riders love them too
The best way to choose a first bike is to try and ride or at least sit on those bikes.
I started on a yamaha fz6 and I'm totally happy that i didn't get anything smaller.
Come on, your bike will go as fast as you want it to go. A 600 won't kill you the moment you start it. Just be gentle with a throttle until you get comfortable with it. It is most likely an inline 4 engine that won't go fast at all until you reach 7-8k rpm.
Inline 4's are probably better than a thumper or a V twin....because they are gutless down low.. I had a GPZ 400 (US grey import) that was a joy to ride, because it didn't tear my arms off unless I wanted it too. Pity it died.
i bought a 2007 sv650s with a sports exhaust last week as my first bike :) i love it
4:55 Yammie I'll be expecting a commission check for using my image
I'm actually looking at a BMW G310R as a beginner bike. No, I'm not a future GS boi, I just think that the G310R is a cool little bike
I have the baby GS, slightly heavier with the same engine, so slightly slower. I took a great 200 mile round trip ride to visit a friend a week ago. I always ride back roads. I programmed the OSMand+ navigation app to avoid highways.
As I was leaving town, a Chrysler Pacifica minivan beat me off the line. Oh, the shame. Love my baby GS, though.
@@Liberty4Ever we don't really have many Chrysler Pacificas where I live so I guess I don't have to worry about that lol
Progressive charges a couple hundred bucks more than Geico for LESS coverage. Adding a 2nd bike w/ progressive cost about 50-60% the cost of the 1st bike's insurance (both bikes sub 400cc). Geico basically charges only the cost of 1 bike since realistically only one bike is on the road at one time. And more coverage. Recently switched from Prog.
Progressive isn’t the best insurance for motorcycles, but an ad is a ad. Lol get the 💰!
Put us on then
Geico 100%
Geico State Farm, just check policy coverage. Some don’t cover accidents with only you involved. It has to be another vehicle involved to cover it.
@@xman27721 that’s how comprehensive works yes
My first bike was a 2017 yamaha fz6r. Unfortunately that was the last year they made them. I have always wanted to see yammi's opinion of them, but since they are no longer in production it doesn't look like I will ever know.
Just bought my first bike, a '21 GSX-S750Z ABS. I absolutely love it and it is as slow or as fast as i want it to be.
no matter what bike you get, if you got at least one brain cell you gonna be as fast as the speed limit, so fuck top speed and go for torque
Which one would you recommend for torque?
@@PumaM90 here's where i disagree with the yam team, since they reccomend single cylinders, i can't stand the sound of them it makes my head hurt, in my opinion most inline 4 are a waste of money, just look up bikes with twin engines and how they are tuned in the rpms and pick what you think looks cool
@@PumaM90 mt 07 has alot of torque you can wheelie it in like the first 3 gears lol but i love those bikes so i leaned towards them plus they ard really well priced and can sound amazing with exhaust
SUZUKI SV650..
MT-07
😊👍🏻
Just got the ninja 400 and all my squid buddies are jealous. Thanks, papa yams!
i thought i will regret my decision to start on cbr1000rr-r but doing better than I thought its a such a power machine i love it my friends love it too they are on r1 and s1000rr we always go on rides on weekends its so much fun
My first driven motorcycle was a Yamaha DT125. And I was just 14 back then. I needed a chair just to hop on the bike and it's not that hard to start it. I also need a fence or a wall when stopping to lean the bike and get down.
Started on a gsxs 750. Now 3 months later I'm ready for 1000
Picking my gsx s750 up next week. My first bike too.
79$ a year....MEANWHILE IN CANADA its 79 a month for a 43 yr old with 20 yrs experience and no tickets
I know a guy who has a yzf r6 yammy and he only pays like just under 100 for the year for his bike its not full coverage and its not financed and under 10 years of riding also in canada
@@Mr_N0_0ne definitely Alberta. Its the wild west compared to Ontario.
@@mpmagnussen sounds like you guys over there are getting screwed lol at least you have nice lakes!. To be fair that is a bike that is already paid off and with the lowest insurance not full coverage or anything
Be careful about inexpensive insurance. It's not like the companies or policies are bad; it's just what it covers. Cheap policies are generally liability only, it covers people or property that you damage, not collision or medical for the driver.
First group 300-500 aka. A2 for Eurobros
Got a 2004 1150rs for my first bike two days ago. I'm hooked.
You know - if it wasn't for the crazy engine - the MT09 could easily be a great beginner bike - the ergos are so laid back.
Thats why they have a mt07
Still love my FZ07 especially with the M4 exhaust.
Currently saving for the Duke 390 thanks yam
I bought one this year, finally, love it. FYI KTM is releasing a 490cc lineup next year. Rumored parallel twin w/ dual exhaust.
@@godinminaar9024 oh I can wait a bit for that
@Yammie Noob excited to hear your opinion on the R7 yes I know it’s a plastic MT-07 but I think the upgraded suspension and renovations might give it an edge. Had my eye on the boring Ninja 650 for over a year and then I started working at a motorcycle dealership. Yea I had people trying to convince me of just getting an R6 and leaving it in the beginner driver mode and fortunately I know too well that mode would be switched off in an instant. I guess that’s what happens when two days after your first time putting a leg over a bike you’re handed an R1M. I think the R7 would be just the slight punch to keep me happy but not bored walking into my first bike great video and can’t wait for a review!
Considered an Aprilia RS660?
@@victorionut9133 actually have had the R7 for a couple months now and love it, I wanted a beginner bike and the RS660 seemed like it was starting to go over that category in to more of an intermediate bike. My issue was also spending an extra $3k for technology that would be overwhelming and not something I could use to its potential and Italian bikes are a nightmare from what I hear to work on compared to their Japanese counterparts. Worry free when getting into a new thing was the goal and I am happy I sent it.
@@charliebrown5660 good to hear man, safe riding
So satisfying to see papa yams videos and have your bike on top of his list again 🥰
I'm 16. I dont have any type of license. I'm probably not gonna get a bike till I'm in my late 20's. I will still watch every single one of these videos religiously.
I did the same as you since I was 16, now I am in my late 20s and its time to buy a bike. It comes sooner than you think
Changed to Progressive now Im paying 16$ a month for my Zx14
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Really?
For the Duke 390 Yammi is saying 0-60 in 4.19 seconds, but the caption says 4.9 - who is right?
Well since the 401 did it in 4.15 I'm assuming the caption maker was asleep on the job.
I’m sure it’s 4.9...if that
I think it's also 4.9 as the ninja 400 is faster at around 4.5 seconds
Definitely 4.9
Also talking about 401 while showing 701.. inconsistency is consistent with this one ^^
I live in Brazil rn and here, my very first motorcycle is a Honda CG Titan 160cc, very basic, naked like a newborn and uglier then any other thing o earth, well, it still does pretty nice wheelies and you can make it growl like a bulldog, but it doesn't go any faster than 70-mph. My will is to when I get to the U.S.A (I am an US citizen, only I've lived most of my life in Brazil) buy a GSX R600 or a ZX6R. It Might be a huge jump, but life isn't really great if you don't mess around a little bit.
Ninja 400 for the win!
I started on a ninja 500 and love it
@@richardlinn03 Ninja 500? As in one of the old ones?
@@jonathansee6392 Yup, 2001. Got it with only 5,000 miles too.
@@richardlinn03 That’s awesome my brother had a ninja 500 too but I think his might have been a little newer. He loved that bike!
RC 390 ... 2022 model is gem .. 180kmph clocked on Rokbogoros
Excluding the RS 660 from the list is a good choice. That is absolutely not beginner friendly. The absolute pile of RS 660s on Copart suggest a lot of people got in over their head.
Started on an 83 magna. Yes, it's cruiser shape. Yes it's a 750. Yes it's as fast as a new V-rod. It's a great bike and plenty slow down low to learn and plants fast up high to fuck around. Sucks above 100 mph (even with upgraded suspension) but amazing for 0-100 (which I do often) and handles pretty well. It's interesting to see most of the newer motovloggers not talking about these irrelevant bikes, and I don't blame them -- but I am still in love with my vf750 and am having trouble finding an "upgrade" under 5 grand (it was $1500)
Wat should I get ? St1300 might make sense but it's not much faster from 0-100 which is practically 100% of my driving :)
Maybe in us you have diferent cbr 500 in israel its 6.5 second to 60 its weights a lot i smoke this bike with my ninja 400
And it also 47hp
We have the same CBR500R in the states. For some reason they over exaggerated its performance in this video. People forget that the CBR500R was originally designed to compete against the Ninja 300 in performance. A new 2021 CBR500R is still not any faster than a 2013 CBR500R.
Still buying a RS660 as my first, so many safety features and if I truly didn't trust myself I could cut power back until I do and its gorgeous😍
I have the fz07. With a tune and exhaust. Can say I went all out about 3 times. Twice on a drag strip. It has plenty of power. Will do a mid 12 pretty easy. As fast as a 50 mustang
11:08 - everywhere I look it says CBR650R has 94 ponies inside, not 80.
To be fair, he used Cycle Worlds dyno numbers at 80hp at the wheel, Honda probably claims 94hp at the crank. Same thing just stated differently
The power is measured what power is going to the wheels, rather than directly at the engine. Engines will always lose power once the power gets from the engine to the driveshaft to the chain to the wheels.
@@themogus Still all other bikes were shown with crank hp. :D Not too consistent. Btw the 2021 model gained a bit (0.5-1hp) at the crank compared to the 2019-20 models.
actually has 100hp. the cb650r has 95 in order to make a L approved.
94 is the crank hp, 80 is the wheel hp. 94 is the official number since that's also what's being used for calculating it for detuning (in A2 license countries).
you guys really need to add KILOGRAMS AND KILOMETRES to the metrics ... that is if you take your chanel serious
Sorry Americans dont give a f about that euro gobbily goop!!!!!
Go eat biscuits and hide on your bonnet
It's fine mate. Anyone who uses the metric system has good enough braincells to convert the units on the fly, at least roughly.
6:14 i think z400 has better power with a little bit less weight but aerodynamics wise ninja 400
No love for the G310R? I love the channel, dont get we wrong... but I felt it should have a place
I came here to have you tell me to get an RS660, and I’m leaving here with the impression you told me to get the RS660
2nd bike I'm going with a ZX-6R. Can't wait
Ok, you did mention an Aprilia 660 in this video so I consider my choice of starting with Tuono 660 approved.
I’m seriously interested in the Honda cb650r neo sports cafe racer 2021 it’s sexy and it looks light and not too powerfull
Looking for my second bike, this video is perfect
You didnt even watch the whole thing lol
@@mikekoxlong9800 ah I've been caught
new to riding, got a cbf125 and can’t wait to move up later in the year 🏍
I'm getting one around Christmas time
Think the title should be “Safely Drive*”. Safely buy would imply that to buy it could be dangerous hahaha
*ride, lol
Dangerous for your bank account maybe.
*safely buy* meaning buying without regretting buying it.
Yammie, make a video talking about the new Kawasaki 300 SuperMoto and Dual sport. Interested since you mentioned them as rhey could be the next best beginner bike, taking the spot to the Husqui 401
Started on a turbo Busa off Craigslist …..passed Yammie at COTA on his Rebel whatever bike last weekend…..perfect starter.
Ninja over SV😅 my buddy had the 03 full fairing was not keeping up either he suck at riding are the Ninja was better off the line and in the corners
Oh yammie be easy on they are yzf3 it’s a lot better when you don’t have huge canyons and a shorter rides, and when you have smaller inside streets that were designed back in the 1970s that just swoopp around your own little dragon tale on a flat ground short ground plane but i love how The gearing is on the r3 the exact same on my Infiniti G 35 coupe speed shifting So you’re running through the gears more times
Great vid! Love yall
Buying my first bike next month! 2008 Hayabusa!
Its a Miracle that Cbr made into the list 😂
Talks abbout the svartpilen 401, proceeds to show footage from the 701 XD, btw, I´m buying the 401 and the dealer told me it tops out at 110 (180kmh) miles per hour
Also said Duke 390 does 0-60 in 4.1 but shows 4.9 on screen :>
Finally, something I can agree with!
Turbo busa is a good starter that’s affordable
If you starter bike isn't turbo busa with NoS injection, I won't even look in your direction
My ninja 650 was a perfect beginner bike. Not too much not too little.
Im 6'1 wanting to get a sports bike I'm not interested in going to the track with the bike. I've been thinking about getting the ninja 650 because of the low end torc. I like the 600cc class bikes. Going to be commuting for work. What others would you recommend, in in California.
If it was available in the U.S., the ZX-25R would probably make it to this list 😅
Next time ya visit H2R say hola to Craig !
the intro exactly defines what i am thinking hahaha
I’m 18 going to buy my first bike ninja 400 because don’t have enough money for a bigger cc
Thanks YammyNoob!
Funny Like you always say that gsxr 250 is slow and me in Europe riding 125cc 15hp yamaha yzf r125
Started on a 2009 aprilia Shiver 750, 95hp, perfect starter
Does not make 95 hp... More like 75
@@davidroeder7299 95hp is what aprilia says, 69,3KW, might be 75hp on the wheels. But which manufacturer measures it that way
@@ro-yp1ds Very true, still beats my Versys 650 by 15 hp!
Maybe it worked for you. Most people who are legit first starting out need to stick to the 400 class i think. If you rode dirt bikes all your life that's different than a true noob who has never even sat on a bike
@@captainthruster9484 yeah i had some experience with geared scooters/mopeds, and here in the Netherlands we have to take drivinglessons, had something like 20hours made on a mt07 with the lessons. We also have to take a vehicle agility exam, Which might also help
“Prove to your dad that a Honda is not a GIRLS BIKE!”
Funny.
I ride an mt07 2021 its a beas i had to grip with my foot on footpegs when you twist that throttle. It has a huge torque
Meanwhile in Europe I was limited to 15 bhp
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@@aravsandhala6821 yeah I'm gonna join you over there shortly
@@mrmr9201 lets gooooooooo
You need some FREEDOM!
but because you are only 16 years of age
I think no one should start on something greater than a MT-03 or Duke 390. Even the previous Duke 390 isn't a good one, cause the throttle response is not friendly. Start on a bike that you can drop - and get easily fixed. At least for the first year, you are gonna drop it! So don't start on nothing expensive or superfast. By the way, a small bike teaches you and gives you confidence for things that you won't do in a greater/expensive one. So the right bike you make you a better and alive rider in the future!
3 year old 650s are great buys
Both of the ninja's have the naked z versions. I got the Z650 and it's been fine with everything I throw at it.
I’m more of a kawi Z400 boo maself... baring in mind I live in the UK so will have to wait till I’m 19 😔
Duke 390 is the most fun best looking on this list.
Hey you stopped mentioning the price after the KTM duke
I do hope that Honda will make a more interesting 500cc bike in the next couple of years for when I start out