5 Reasons 95% of Motorcycle Riders Never Advance Beyond Beginner
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Ready to ditch “beginner mode” for good? In this video, I reveal 5 Shocking Reasons 95% of Riders Stay Stuck at a Beginner Level-and how to break free. We’ll tackle misconceptions about bigger bikes, the importance of mentorship and fundamentals, how ego or fear can hold you back, and why track days are a game-changer. I’ll also share personal stories and proven tips that helped me-and can help you-truly level up your riding skills.
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I live in europe and am 17 yo, which means I am on a 125cc 4 stroke...I've had the bike for about a year now, and I am super happy...at first I was like "I cant wait to get a bigger bike, this one is so slow", but now I'm starting to appreciate it more just because you can actually push the bike to the limit while barely breaking the law...even if it's a slow bike, what matters it's the memories you make with friends while riding and having fun, and you don't actually need a bigger bike because you are still learning...to me, it's just insane how in some states in the U.S. you can ride a 1000cc at 17yo...anyway, great video man, keep doing what you are doing 💪💪
Love to read these types of stories. I wish the U.S. was more strict with riders. Anyway... Keep going!!
The fact that you are not 6'1" telling us we have to flat foot our bike made me sub then I stuck around for the content, great stuff!! Keep it up.
Thanks bro.. that was many years ago. I appreciate the feedback and for watching my corny videos 👍
@@PetroHead It gave me the confidence to buy my Aprilia Tuono 660, I was stuck on bikes less that 31" high until your videos. Give yourself more credit.
Thanks brother, I appreciate you!
I just sold my Ducati 899 and got a low mileage mint gsxr600 on the way and can’t wait , more power does not necessarily mean more fun , it’s better to be able to rev it out , great job on your channel mate it gets better and better 👍👍
Right on bro! People comment on my RSV4 videos and are baffled 😮 why I went to 600 (correction.. umm 636!! lol) from an 1100 beast.. well.. when you’re that addicted to power and you make power the deciding factor for your next bike because nothing else compares to the same cheap thrills.. therein lies the problem!
Anyway.. GSXR600 is a great bike.. I did a video on it a while back and loved it! 😍 I love 600's.. get them while they exist and/or while they are still affordable.
Track riding and cruising in traffic are different skills. You can be an intermediate or highly experienced rider on the street but a beginner on the track. Everything is dependent on pace. If you dont speed and cruise around while being a defensive driver you are fine. If you want to go faster yeah things like track riding will teach you the mechanics and physics of the bike at speed but not how to make good choices on the road. Honestly watching crash videos and dan dan the fire man are the best way to learn what to do and what not to do on the road. But you should still have some lot time. Emergency braking and swerving will save your life if or when you need it. I just did some lot time yesterday. Its fun and I only did it for like 15 min. Did some figure 8s and some emergency braking and went on with my day.
Appreciate the video :) My first bike was a brand new 2014 Street Triple 675. I have not regrets with my purchase, however it would have been better for me to start out on a less powerful bike to learn the fundamentals. After finding Motojitsu channel I started going to parking lots and practicing and it was the best thing I did to improve my riding skill and confidence on the bike. I've been to 3 track days so far and that has been a game changer for me and it's just a lot of fun getting to push yourself without worrying about cars etc.
Keep going bro! Miss my Triple!
@@PetroHead That triple was a lot of fun. Now I'm on a '24 GSXR750 and having a blast.
There's so much more to riding than racing or even bike control. I've been riding for a long time and sure I'd be a beginner racer but I'm not a beginner rider. I'm an expert at riding in the situations that I ride in and within the limits of my own bike control. Not everyone wants to race. An expert racer can still be a moron on the road.
That's good for you but I think his point is that your not an advanced rider unless you know how to properly ride it at the limit by way of practicing lots of different things not just riding to and from doing the same basic riding techniques since day 1. You think your great bc you ride safe but in an emergency do you actually have the skills to get out of harms way? The truth is that there's always room for improvement in your riding.
You make a fair point-riding isn’t just about racing, and experience in real-world situations matters a lot. But being an ‘expert’ in the type of riding you do doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve mastered all aspects of bike control.
The reality is, advanced riding skills-whether from track riding, emergency braking drills, or practicing high-speed maneuvers-can make a huge difference when things go wrong on the street. The track isn’t just about going fast; it’s a controlled environment where riders refine their reactions, braking, cornering, and bike control under pressure.
I’m not saying every rider needs to race, but every rider should continuously challenge themselves to improve. Riding the same way for years doesn’t always mean progression-it just means you’ve been doing the same thing for years. There’s always more to learn, and that’s what separates good riders from truly skilled ones.
@@dmac5916 just trying to balance a pretty one sided argument. Just for clarity, I've had to do extensive courses and exams in theory, bike control and traffic participation to even get a license in my country. I think the point made in the video might be more valid in the US where the requirements are much more lax. Having said that, any rider that rides for over two decades year round will have valuable experience in traffic prediction and behavior that you can't get on the track. Better to prevent a sketchy situation than handle your way out of it
This is exactly how I feel about this.
Like... 80% of Americans live in the same 100 mile radius for their entire life. Knowing my roads and their traffic... and how time of day, weather conditions, seasons and local events change those... thats a WAY bigger deal than track people think.
Yes, there are times that speed can get you out of a sticky situation. But knowing that it's 2:45 and the wooded mountain road I'm taking has a school bus stop right around the corner... I wouldn't argue it's "just as important". I'd argue it's the single most important thing for any defensive driver to know. Car, truck, or motorcycle.
We had a day at a go-cart track in my training course. Also I did 10 "real" track days with instruction my first year. Highly recommend it!
I've learned time + riding=experience, and therefore the more you ride the better you get; as your own best teacher-student.
Many people say 600 to 750 cc engines are all the power someone needs.
''Smoke tires, not drugs''. Said by an anonymous motorcyclist.
In the same way you can land a job without formal education, you can hop on any motorcycle without following my advice. But just like people without specialized training often end up in lower-paying jobs, riders who skip proper training are more prone to crashes, misuse their bike’s power off-track, and treat every corner like a racetrack. Ultimately, education, consistent practice, and a methodical approach are the keys to success-whether you’re talking about careers or motorcycles.
Very True! I compliment the motto: ''Invest in yourself''. Very motivational@@PetroHead
I do exactly what you where doing with your friend. Practice everyday looking through turns and remembering to always look ahead and look where I want to go… I also practice braking and picking the bike back up quickly from a lean angle in a turn… so I never jerk the brake or low side. Good channel! Earned my sub!
Awesome!! Download the MM guide.. it’s super helpful with gaining confidence.. lots of tips: www.motorcyclemastery.com
Glad i came across your channel. Nice videos with really valuable advices. Keep it coming! I am 46 and was riding sport bikes back in a day when i was way younger.. Then life happened). Now i feel like i really want to ride again and your videos very helpful! e-book downloaded. Looking forward for Motorcycle Mastery Course! Best of luck!
Thanks for the encouragement! I appreciate you! Ask any questions.. here to help best I can.
Tbh started off with a kawasaki eliminator 125 now i got a 250 and im planning on keeping this thing as long as it runs. Been on it for about a month and it still brings me joy riding it around and cruising. Find what you need not what you want is my biggest take
Amazing bro. May I make a suggestion? The brain works on chemicals.. the one that ignites the most is Dopamine.. Its pretty much a reward system and therefore, because no matter what size bike you start in, you will always want more because the previous amounts of Dopamine are just not enough... With the explanation out of the way... I suggest riding your motorcycle to 80% if its power so you don't overload your brain with Dopamine too early to get "bored". Practice practice and practice.. when you've earned it (like we talked about in the video) upgrade but even with the new upgrade, only use 80% of the power or if its 100% more powerful than the previous bike, use 50% because you're already over the 100% level of your previous bike. Hope that makes sense.. Cheers!
@@PetroHead yes sir makes sense💪🏼 i dont plan on riding it like a track bike just for point a to point b
Love this video and your insight as a rider.
Thank you! 🙏
I'm looking into getting my first bike in the next few weeks. Got my license back in NOV24. I thought this video was very helpful and had good advice
Sign up for the first track day and put people to shame!! Google search > nearest kart track (buy a 400 homie)
I agree with much of this... I have had a LOT of experience due to how young I was when I started to ride and age too.. Now in the UK you cannot take a 300 or 400 to a kart track you have to do a full size track day. But we do have a lot of top racers and anyone from kids to grandfathers who have pit bikes and do take them to Kart tracks. I try to take my pit bike out once or twice a month once we get warmer weather and keep going until the clocks change in Autumn. There is nothing like seat time...
Also small bikes and big bikes the drug is the same and those who thing they need a bigger bike are just trying to get a hit without having to improve their own riding skills. As I said I started at an early age and when I was 16,17 and 18 year old I did spend some time on track on 250cc and 350cc 2 stroke race bikes. We were not able to race on track on anything larger than 125cc until 18 years old (if I remember correctly) so I had to wait until I was 18 to race the 250 and 350cc bikes I had. A friend on the family tried to convince me to sell them as the 250cc Yamaha was a single cylinder race bike built for me and the 350cc Yamaha was a production based RD350LC which had been tuned. He wanted to see me racing a proper Yamaha TZ250 or TZ350 GP bike, but I wanted to be able to say that I was riding the bikes I had at the limit and then moving up to a faster pure GP spec bike would not be sensory overload and stop me improving. I know for 99% of the guys who read this will think a 350cc bike will only do 120moh but a Yamaha TZ350 or Yamaha F2 spec Isle of Man race bike was clocked at 171mph at the TT so those things were no joke.
I was thankful to have a 400 first. If I had something bigger at the time I would have low sided more than once and whiskey throttle. I have alot more respect for bigger bikes and my abilities did get better
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i bought an sv650 in europe, so i did the beginner course. will probably have to do some track days if i can find them near me. also im kinda shorter rider at 163cm.
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My first bike is a 2023 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650.
I LOVE this bike. Its got plenty of torque. It can go quite fast. Since I live in a city I really appreciate the agility and maneuverability of it (and I passed my road test easily because of it added bonus). Yet because its a medium weight/cc bike thats not SO powerful, its not frightening at all to ride. The brakes force you to learn how to engine brake (both a pro and a con). You can grow into it. It's inexpensive. It's super easy and cheap to work on. And last but not least, there is lots of aftermarket support and very upgradable.
Absolute 10/10 beginner bike IMO
Right on.. that's a great bike. 47HP / 38ft lbs torque. Ride it at 80% power.. if you always ride at 100%, you will get bored of it quickly. This is most people' problems...
PS: People are shocked I went from an 1100 to a 600... haha!! (I know how to manage my Dopamine levels / addiction LOL)
Doing CA Superbike school 2 day in May myself. Always learning.
@@JmoMoto27 hell ya!! I was going to do it but then Covid came and I had to cancel it.. finically, I can’t afford it today but I’m hoping later this year I’ll be able to go. And you know what - it was scheduled at Laguna Seca!!! A track I always wanted to go to.. shame.. oh well I’ll get my chance again.
@PetroHead I used to go to Laguna Seca a lot in cars when I lived in NorCal. I wonder what the corkscrew is like on a bike. In a car it's blind coming over the crest and down in to it.
@@JmoMoto27 one of these days, I’ll find out. Back in the day, MotoGP was held there.. I’ve seen a few races and that corkscrew was nuts!
Took my msf course and just bought my first bike, a Z650rs. Super excited but i need to work on U turns, I kept putting my foot down amd have 0 confidence. my local grocery store has a big parking lot thats empty when its closed and I plan to spemd a lot of tome practicing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Download Motorcycle Mastery... I hear it helps a lot with confidence! www.motorcyclemastery.com
@PetroHead I definitely will. Thanks!
Almost everyday I go ride, I practice for 15 minutes in the local school parking lot. Emergency braking and tight turns.
Good for you! It’s all about the practice. Now that you got that down.. education is the next logical step.. www.motorcyclemastery.com
I love my Ninja 300❤ I was thinking at some point of getting a 400 but I think the "head" design is crap. I also like the fairing design on the 300 better. As long as it can handle a highway perfectly I don't care. I'm also 5'2"and 105 lbs. My bike doesn't even know I exist. 😂
In PA, MSF/Total Control courses are FREE to PA residents with an M permit or endorsement. There is NO reason riders in that state should be ducking the beginner, intermediate, or advanced courses. Track days being held by Total Control are also free to those who fall under the same criteria as already stated. I never got to do a track day due to scheduling with my job. :( I did the first three levels at different times and rode out of those sessions with more knowledge and more fine tuned riding skills.
I'm always reading skills books and watching videos by other more established riders. It also helps to ride regularly instead of "in season." I go all year-round. I don't mess with snow covered roads or ice.
I paid for total control here in SD. You PA peeps are lucky and everyone should be doing it. No excuses if it’s free.
@@PetroHead I'm in the Pacific Northwest (WA) now and will be starting my instructor apprenticeship in a couple months. I wish more states would get together with the MSF, Total Control, or whoever and get it hooked up the way PA does. Those classes were always full and had always allowed 2 or 3 walk-ins despite the class' size.
Respeite as leis de trânsito, respeite os outros motoristas, respeite os pedestres e ciclistas. Tenha atenção na pilotagem e cuide da sua segurança e a dos outro. Seguindo essas recomendações você já é expert.
Look I’ll be the first to say it… get a smaller liter bike. Maybe even a supermoto so you can really learn how to ride. I purchased a 2024 Street Triple 765 MOTO2 and it’s my first motorcycle and I acquired the bike because I truly wanted that motorcycle. So now I ride it everyday and practice being a great rider. However saying that I will say that i instantly had buyers remorse as I was terrified, literally terrified of the bike when I first rode it in Rain mode in a parking lot. I practice doing slow speed maneuvers and body position for the hills and whatnot in empty industrial areas…
I just want to say your right… I didn’t want a liter bike or a huge engine., I fell in love with the bike when I saw it and “man must have what he sees” instincts kicked. I thought about getting a 300-400 suptermoto before I got this bike and now I’m still going to get the new 2025 KTM 390 SMCR so I can actually train myself to be a great rider… and use my 765 to its full potential one day without death or injuries.
‘Get a smaller liter bike’ - contradictory to the rest of your message.. no? Maybe you should explain.
I have a 2007 CBR1000RR and it's way too much bike for me. I have no tracks close to me. What should I do to be safer and to learn to control it like it's part of my body?
If my figures are correct, that bike has about 170+ HP... It's a lot of bike, especially if you're new. You can either sell it and buy a 500-600 to practice or keep it.. the problem with big bikes, if you don't have anywhere to unleash it (tracks) then you will do it on the street when you feel bored. You get cheap thrills and a rush of speed but you aren't really becoming a better rider kinda like riding on a rollercoaster. Its a tough call. (me personally, I'd sell it and focus on learning with something less scary)
@@PetroHead I don't find it scary as I'm very good with my limits, I won't lie I've gone fast on it but when on the twisties I focus on practicing never on keeping up with my friends. I also do have a mini moto (110cc) kart track where I practice a bit but it's not enough. I also can do drag racing on the only track close to me but I wouldn't dare do a track day on my only bike that's why I never even consider it as a track I can go to. I never go over my limits and recently I put over $1000 on it to get its suspension up to date plus other stuff. Before it was all bouncy and you couldn't really set it up properly, now it should give me more confidence to learn more. I'm always practicing emergency braking and ESPECIALLY where my eyes are pointing in the middle of a corner. Honda taught me all the basics, they offer a beginner course here where I live. It's mostly for new riders and low speed maneuvers and it helped but when you're out on the street you forget about it, recently ever since I got this 1000cc bike I started practicing it a lot more, also I'm taking corners tigther and tigther on low speeds using counter weight and then practicing proper technique when going faster. I did spend a lot of money on good tires which helps but they're also not supercorsas as I'd never heat them up enough. I know I'm doing a lot of good things but I feel I can do more but without a proper track or a second bike I can't really take part in track days. My bike is also not expensive enough to sell it and buy a 600 and a 400 without having to put a lot of money at least $500 into each to get them up to speed for daily use and track use. I'm slowly building up to it, now that my cbr is up to date I'm thinking about getting a duke390 or something like that to go to track days.
@ That's great. You've upgraded your bike. Now upgrade your mind. www.motorcyclemastery.com
PS: if your bike doesn't scare you, that's a problem. (scared = respect)
@@PetroHead Oh I mean it doesn't scare me because I respect it and I know it can kill me at any time if I don't take it seriously. Because being scared is also a bad thing. If I ever stop respecting it that's when I'll know I have a problem in my hands. I even respect a 200, you can still die at 130kmh, now imagine at 300kmh
@ Bro, your initial comment asked a question in which I answered honestly... It seems like every one of your replies is in defense of my comment or a way to disregard what I am saying.
Sell the bike = I upgraded it.
Respect the bike = it doesn't scare me.
Invest in your education = no comment.
In my video I talked about one of the reasons why riders stay stuck... (not taking feedback / constructive criticism as a way to improve) clearly.. this is the case. Do whatever you want. There is a difference between being scared of the BIKE and being scared of RIDING. If you're not scared of 170HP, I already know how you ride. You're welcome btw.
Where do you live?
I’m in Norwalk, CA
Let’s ride man!
San Diego.. I’m planning a channel meetup sometime in March… I’ll be announcing it in my videos. Stay tuned.
The Twist of the Wrist 2
good movie
Would I look dumb taking an SCL 500 to the track?
Any bike is a track bike once you take it to the track. Track days are about building skill and having fun. No one judges.
@ thanks, just took my skill test this morning and passed. Binging all of your videos as we speak!
@ Congrats!! Download Motorcycle Mastery to gain confidence and it talks a lot about track days as well: www.motorcyclemastery.com
I want to practice, even I did too but there are quite some problems, go cart tracks don't allow motorcycles, track days way way expensive and plus the nearest track is 2000km away so track fees + travel expenses. So One on one mentorship is also difficult, I tried practicing in parking lots, they had a lot of loose gravel and dust no grip even my 20 bhp bike was spinning it's rear sometimes. And riding gears are really hard to get, most brands don't operate in India so everything you have to import only Dainese is there and unlucky me they don't fit me 😅, tried some other people's alpinestars and man they were a great fit and not present in India, no Shoei, arai, HJC, Shark, scorpion, just LS2 and KYT. Guys you are lucky for the motorsport infrastructure. If after having that much support people are not doing it it's a shame. So just learning from the RUclips channels like Motovodu, motojutsu.
You got this bro!!
"So just learning from the RUclips channels like Motovodu, motojutsu AND Petrohead."
That sounds better 😉👍
@PetroHead hahaha, PETRO HEAD is default setting 🤝
Only Americans equate 500cc, 46 HP as beginner.
Joke aside, yeah. Technique is what's the most important, not the crotch rocket displacement.
America = retarded (money and too much freedom keeps people dumb)
Its not what you ride or drive ' it's your ability to ride and drive them.
When it costs fifty bucks to do a track day, I'll consider it. 👻
Kart tracks cost $50. No excuses.
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It depends. Because I know so called experts that have a hard time riding around my city here in San Francisco 🤣 I grew up here and riding here is like being in a video game. The hills here alone gives riders a hard time no matter your skill level.
Eh. Idk about this. I feel like this definition of beginner assumes a very specific trajectory of learning and style of riding.
Like... a lot of the track folks I know are wonderful in high speed situations... but the moment they're in stop and go traffic... or the moment there's a cop and they HAVE to ride the speed limit... they lose 90% if their defensive driving toolbox.
Some reasonable points here but you do NOT need to get on a track as soon as possible to become a good, experienced rider. I'd send someone to something like ROSPA personally. And you know, you don't have to be a sweat-lord on the roads to be a good rider. Slow down andd enjoy the simple pleasure of being out on a bike sometimes.
Track is only one element. I gave 5 examples. Who gets the best jobs? Educated people. Who avoids accidents and doesn't treat every corner like a racetrack? Educated riders. Not going to repeat myself here.. its alll in the video.
If we had a 300 to 500 cc 3 or 4 cylinder motor in the USA more people would probably be down to start on a smaller bike.The sound of the beginner bikes is a big turn off.
I’d like to introduce you to the ZX4R.. downside? 13K OTD.. gtfo.. buy a 3K R3... 6 months later after the job is done, get a 600.... mic drop....
@@PetroHead The ZX4R is cool! My first bike was a Buell XB9S.
I was gonna say, how do you come up with that figure. Some people just never learned anything and been riding forever.
To clarify, I left a "Note" on the pinned comment.. As always, results vary and nothing is concrete but my pinned comment explains clearly.
@PetroHead yes I read it
YammieNoob would be like a Beginner
Motojitsu would be like Intermediate
Lezitow would be like an Expert
In a RUclips fantasy world, though. You don't need to be any of them to get the job done, which is fetching groceries and bringing them home, what 95% of what your rides will be about. At the end of the day, it's not a sport, it's not a hobby, it's not a way of life... it's just a vehicle like a car to get you and your stuff there and back. If it's a sport or ninja bike that can't carry any stuff but your bvtt, well, then you're just pissing in the wind...
I see a lot of self proclaimed experts and I watch there video, and I'm staring at the most useless bike ever... a ninja sport bike... and I'm like, you don't actually use your bike for anything, do you? You just joy ride.... You're not in the real world. You're not using a motorcycle as your sole vehicle are you.
Look, if you’re in Thailand and rely on your motorcycle for work-like delivering groceries or as your main mode of transport-that’s a different story.
My point is aimed at riders who already have a primary vehicle (like a car) and use their motorcycle purely for fun. In places like the U.S., UK, and Australia, bikes are mostly for pleasure riding, and for many, that means every corner turns into a personal racetrack.
But with the right education, that mindset shifts. It’s not just about chasing cheap thrills-it’s about developing real skills and, when possible, taking that energy to the track where it belongs.
I’m not saying I’m an angel-I enjoy a spirited ride on the street too. But if you check out my “Track” playlist, you’ll see that’s where I have the most fun. That’s all I’m saying. Ride smart!
@@PetroHead Um, I live in Georgia in the USA. If you're not using motorcycles to haul groceries, but deferring to a car, then you're just a spring time fair weather rider out to see the butterflies. Are you really a motorcyclist, or are you a snowflake that only pulls the motorcycle out in the spring? Just saying. A pretty fancy pants ninja bike race horse has absolutely no place on my farm. If it had the traction, heck, I'd use my motorcycle to pull up stumps :-p
@@PetroHead You've got a 150 horse power engine, none of which you can be put to use to do actual work. Why would anybody buy such a thing? Boggles the mind. Just say no to sport bikes. The only thing they are good at are kl ling squids.
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