Is the Yamaha R3 Big Enough For A Man? (Highway)

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  • @briancooney9952
    @briancooney9952 Před 6 lety +581

    I'm 5'9" 180lbs. I"ve had my R3 for a year. not bored at all. but then again, I didn't buy it to be a toy. It easily out accelerates most cars, out corners most cars and all cruisers, easily passes on the highway. It'll go 90mph all day long, tops out at 110, which is more than enough for me. I have no desire to go speeds that will turn me into hamburger, so I love this bike. Just rode it from CT to TN and back, last weekend. Kept up with my friends' Harleys on the highway, and they could nowhere near keep up with me on the curvy backroads of Tennessee. I even averaged 65mpg for the trip! I slip over in the seat and lean it right over into some pretty tight turns and it shows no sign of slippage, even with the stock bias ply tires. So if you get "bored" on a bike like that, you'll just about get bored with anything. Anyone who gets bored on a motorcycle, is the type of person that has to constantly push their limits until the laws of physics kicks them right in the nuts.

    • @GTARockman
      @GTARockman Před 6 lety +9

      By the way most cars on the road dont try to race you on take off like you do. So you dont know they are faster than most cars. R3 is quick to a certain point compared to a 3000 pd car with 140 hp, not necessarily faster than most cars.

    • @briancooney9952
      @briancooney9952 Před 6 lety +14

      I don't try to race me on take off like I do.

    • @briancooney9952
      @briancooney9952 Před 6 lety +34

      My point was more in regards to people who say this bike is slow, and therefore not safe on the highway, because it "can't pass" or some bullshit. That may be the case, you're some 300lb fatass, but for the average rider, that's not the case. It's just that most riders are used to the ridiculous specifications of larger displacement bikes.

    • @LoadPast
      @LoadPast Před 6 lety +52

      It makes me laugh when people say theyre worried theyll get bored on a 400lb bullet that can go over 100 mph. Pretty much any bike over 200ccs can turn you into pulled pork. Being "bored" should be the least of their worries.

    • @touristguy87
      @touristguy87 Před 6 lety

      Brian Cooney ...how would you know that it "easily" out-accelerate and out corners most cars? Were "most cars" racing you?

  • @joelinn7328
    @joelinn7328 Před 4 lety +42

    Best description I’ve heard of the R3: “it’s like the Miata of motorcycles”

  • @i_read_bad_reviews
    @i_read_bad_reviews Před 5 lety +88

    If you have a son...and you love him...
    Well r1 it is...

    • @RockyJayyy
      @RockyJayyy Před 5 lety +12

      You mean turbo busa

    • @DaBinChe
      @DaBinChe Před 5 lety +1

      hell yeah! get some high dollar life insurance on him first made out to you.

    • @mt09madness
      @mt09madness Před 4 lety +5

      If you have a son and you love him, you encourage him to get a job so he doesn't become an entitled lil shit. 🤣🤙

  • @paulcrocker4553
    @paulcrocker4553 Před 7 lety +611

    Always better to go fast on a slow bike, than to go slow on a fast bike.

    • @tonypate9174
      @tonypate9174 Před 7 lety +3

      And if the always is a 30 year old "Yam" You Tube ISLE OF MAN 2016
      YAMAHA YPVS 350 RD350 sun out roads still "open" mountain section
      one way a well sorted bike can it get any better ?

    • @touristguy87
      @touristguy87 Před 7 lety +16

      always better to fill your head with hot air, than to let the hot air escape from your head

    • @MrDopestDope1
      @MrDopestDope1 Před 7 lety +3

      this is stupid

    • @touristguy87
      @touristguy87 Před 7 lety +7

      I get tired of telling people that you can't go fast on a slow bike, there are just too many idiots out there who listen to this bullshit and repeat it because to them it sounds smart

    • @MrDopestDope1
      @MrDopestDope1 Před 7 lety +3

      with them tiny tires taking corners like a street rossi going to have a fucked up day

  • @TheXILLR
    @TheXILLR Před 7 lety +64

    I love how you show what someone looks like on the bike! I've been trying to find a video like this of the r3 for ages!

    • @algray9966
      @algray9966 Před 4 lety +2

      ajd3 it looks very small ! I’d like to see it at the side of an R6

  • @mt09madness
    @mt09madness Před 4 lety +29

    Riding a sold bike?
    If I found out my salesman is riding my bike after purchase, I'd be pissed. 🤣🤙

  • @joshb4286
    @joshb4286 Před 5 lety +100

    How about that lip smack every other sentence 😁

    • @RA-yc9fb
      @RA-yc9fb Před 5 lety +7

      Didn't notice it til I read your comment lmao

    • @bambam23406
      @bambam23406 Před 5 lety

      Aleksandar Radovic same lol

    • @kodymasters5574
      @kodymasters5574 Před 5 lety

      Lol wtf that's hilarious

    • @killapat23
      @killapat23 Před 5 lety +6

      i know its soo annoying

    • @_baller
      @_baller Před 5 lety +5

      Cocaine's a hell of a drug

  • @Brian-wu5ce
    @Brian-wu5ce Před 3 lety +5

    im 6'1" 145lbs, ive had my 2019 r3 for about a year, this is a great beginner bike and has taught me so much about riding!

  • @maxpressure1063
    @maxpressure1063 Před 4 lety +15

    Such a great bike!
    Im 5'9 1\2" 200lbs, and my 2015 r3 fits me like a glove!!
    I would recommended it for anyone under 6ft/300lbs!!!

    • @augustinemichael7697
      @augustinemichael7697 Před 3 lety

      What about 6'.1 and 160 pounds

    • @devinoloughlin4043
      @devinoloughlin4043 Před 2 lety +1

      Bro you weigh more then half your bike weight🤣 you must be killing that thing if you ride it that much.

    • @zachsheffield1325
      @zachsheffield1325 Před rokem

      It can handle over 300 pounds so no!
      Without a passenger. You can ride it especially if you’re under 300 pounds!

  • @levis5230
    @levis5230 Před 6 lety +205

    If I was a dad and I loved my kid and make him save up and buy his own bike.

    • @Mighty4499
      @Mighty4499 Před 5 lety +10

      What's he gonna save up if he has no income? xd

    • @amihere383
      @amihere383 Před 5 lety +29

      That's what my parents did. They didn't want me on two wheels so they told me to get a job and get it myself. Challenge accepted. 3 years of long hard work later, I had bought my first car and then my first bike with full insurance and gear to go with it. It's a great test of ethic and character. If your kid wants a bike, he'll work to get it. If he doesn't work for it, he probably doesn't want it and therefore doesn't deserve it.

    • @chrismoody1342
      @chrismoody1342 Před 5 lety +7

      That’s the way it worked in my household. Makes you appreciate your car or motorcycle so much more. Also brings you into the real world having to pay the insurance and maintenance as adults do.

    • @ischemic2115
      @ischemic2115 Před 5 lety

      Hell yeah. Depending on what kind of person my best guess is that he’s shaping up to be, I either co-sign his lease on one to give him a decent APR and get him a credit history, or make him save up to buy one. Maybe double the money he saves, maybe not, who knows.

    • @user-hs2hd7wp9g
      @user-hs2hd7wp9g Před 5 lety +1

      @@Mighty4499 summer job

  • @96MrNinja
    @96MrNinja Před 7 lety +12

    I purchased an r3 as my first bike and love it. It handles great and has just enough go to have fun. with that being said I will upgrade to a larger bike next year, but keep the r3 for track days and when I want to go through the twisties fast and low. I've so far had it for a month and a half putting 3k miles on it getting an average of 57mpg. Great starter bike or a bike to rip around on.

  • @Rncfbnx
    @Rncfbnx Před 6 lety +3

    My brother had this bike and it was my first bike when he upgraded to an R6. This bike is amazing. This and the new ninja 400 are probably the best starters in the motorcycle world. This bike did everything I wanted it too and more. Can’t say anything bad about it honestly. After 10 months I decided to get my own bike which is the 2017 Daytona 675R. In love with the Daytona, but I still remember where I started. I actually took it out for a spin the other day and it was amazing to just pin the throttle and go through all the gears. Sadly, I don’t own the bike and I’m pretty sure my brother is going to sell it so when I get my own place I’m definitely going to think about getting a low powered bike like the R3 or the ninja 400. You can act like a hooligan without getting into too much trouble. Great vid bro. Keep it up

  • @kstrange8643
    @kstrange8643 Před 7 lety +129

    Just got approved for a blue and silver R3 just like this. love seeing positive reviews about this bike! Will be my first bike... can't wait!

    • @ClintonJohnson714
      @ClintonJohnson714 Před 6 lety +4

      How do you like it breh

    • @v710k
      @v710k Před 6 lety +43

      Clinton Johnson no response, probably dead

    • @chasingitsuki
      @chasingitsuki Před 6 lety +20

      RIP

    • @entitykeeper8869
      @entitykeeper8869 Před 6 lety +4

      Tell her chicks dig bikes & you want to make her a grandma.

    • @free5370
      @free5370 Před 6 lety +30

      Curt Beartusk a moment of silence for curt, he bought a bike with a dream.. on a warm summer Friday night in 2017 at 8:17pm emergency dispatchers received a call about a motorcyclist who tried to jump a tow truck when they failed to let him past, little did he know his years of GTA 5 taught him nothing about life. He landed face first into the pavement with his bike ramming into his rectum at 90Mph killing him shortly after entering his body. Rest In Peace brother

  • @astronautalvin9017
    @astronautalvin9017 Před 6 lety +44

    “Barely break the speed limit” after red lining all the gears??? I don’t know where you live but I easily pull 105 mph on my R3??

  • @oscopin74
    @oscopin74 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the upload! I have a Harley XL1200R and a Honda ruckues. Been looking at some smaller cheaper crotch rockets for 3rd bike and I think you have kind of sold me on this one. Appreciate it!

  • @scubasteve4486
    @scubasteve4486 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the video. Been looking at them for weeks. Nice to see you riding on some of the same roads im on daily in Central pa.

  • @donnovanokoth1097
    @donnovanokoth1097 Před 6 lety +7

    I like how you shot the video man, thumbs up o that.

  • @SoulReaper599xx
    @SoulReaper599xx Před 7 lety +22

    R3 is still fast enough to get anyone killed

  • @skater20004
    @skater20004 Před 5 lety +5

    I got a brand new 19 R3 2 weeks ago, put almost 200 miles on it so far and before i got the bike i had no riding experience whatsoever besides knowing how to drive a manual car, i learned how to ride on CZcams and since then i can feel myself become a stronger and more confident rider than before and I’ll tell you now that if i had started on an R6 i would probably be dead right now because of my hot wrist so if you know you have a need for speed start on an R3 and master it before you move on, I’m glad i did even though I’m already outgrowing the bike

    • @brianrenteria9181
      @brianrenteria9181 Před 5 lety +1

      It's been two weeks u are no were near "outgrowing" your bike. That term is such a bro term lmao. I'm getting a R3 or ninja400 and I'll be happy with it for the rest of my life lol. I ride for fun not for speed that can kill me instantly. Take it easy and enjoy your R3 it's a beautiful bike!! Peace!

    • @DaBinChe
      @DaBinChe Před 5 lety

      I'll race you on my 108cc scoot thru the mountains and see if you have outgrown your R3.

    • @brianramos1077
      @brianramos1077 Před 4 lety

      I got R3 and crashed within one week of riding on an turn

    • @dontleaveamessage
      @dontleaveamessage Před 4 lety

      Question how’d you leave the dealership without knowing how to ride it ?

  • @timsmotorcyclediary
    @timsmotorcyclediary Před 7 lety +50

    I was at a Yamaha demo ride on Saturday. The Yamaha rep said the R3 was the top selling motorcycle in Canada in 2016. Close behind was the FZ-07 which I test rode. These entry-level bikes may not have a lot of horsepower but they are extremely fun to ride and inexpensive to own and operate even for experienced riders. Non-motorcyclists can't even tell the difference between an R3 and an R6 or an FZ-07 and a FZ-09.

    • @touristguy87
      @touristguy87 Před 7 lety +1

      um, they're not "extremely fun to ride even for experienced riders"
      Some people may think they are fun to ride, but my guess is that to a large degree, to a significant amount they are BIASED by the fact that those are the fastest bikes they can afford to buy and ride. Because the simple fact is that for a lot of them if they could afford a faster bike, then for sure they would buy one. The bikes are not only right there in the showroom but they are clearly faster. Short of buying a Grom or a dirt-bike it is hard to buy a bike that is slower than an R3 that still has a running engine.
      And it's just ridiculous to make such sweeping blanket generalizations in the first place. Babble on all you want if you want to believe that shit, but try to keep in mind that some people will disagree with you and at some point learn to deal with it.

    • @The_Initiated
      @The_Initiated Před 7 lety +2

      Yea man i rode a 600 and gotta say love my r1, yea the r3 has 6 gears but in 6th gear or 5th or 4th lol even 3rd at highway speeds there is not much torque to get out of the way. where as my R1 even if im in 6th gear if i twist the throttle it pulls. maybe this bike is good for city riding around town or something but i would never take it on the highway. plus its light so the wind is gonna be pushing you all over the place lol and if your tall your probably gonna to look a little silly on this thing.

    • @tdunster2011
      @tdunster2011 Před 7 lety +8

      + touristguy87. In many countries riders have restrictions for the first three years they hold a licence. In Australia as an example - there is a restriction of 150kw per tonne. Which effectively means you can't ride anything with a power to weight ratio greater than an R3 for the first three years of holding a licence. Ignoring the rules is very expensive as in $5k plus of fines, plus any liabilities if involved in an accident due to any insurance you took out being invalid for non approved bikes.
      There are Learner Approved Motorcycles [LAMS] which are up to 660cc - but they have to be factory detuned - then meet government approval to qualify for riders on restricted licences.
      Hence, for most people it's best to use the 3 years wisely in developing your road skills and save your money for when you get a full licence without the restrictions.
      That is why we have a lot of interest in some countries for Bikes that people in the USA might not otherwise consider. Looking at motorcycle deaths in the USA it's not hard to understand why other countries have decided to impose restrictions.

    • @touristguy87
      @touristguy87 Před 7 lety

      at one point some very intelligent people believed that communism was the cure to mankinds' ills....that proved to not be the case.
      The fact that all this bullshit sounds good to you and you believe it?
      That tells me that you have deep-rooted control issues.
      Unfortunately that bullshit doesn't solve the problem of people buying bikes and crashing and killing themselves who are simply bad riders, bad riding material...it just convinces people that they are good riders when they aren't...but that's what bullshit tends to do, in general.

    • @touristguy87
      @touristguy87 Před 7 lety

      You are juggling a bunch of unrelated facts and trying to make a pleasant-tasting meal out of them.
      The R3 may be the top selling bike in Canada. That doesn't mean that it's fun to ride.
      The riding requirements in Australia are one thing, the requirements in Canada are another thing.
      They both have tiered licenses, but that doesn't mean the tiered-license program works the same.
      Canada, I am fairly sure, does not recognize US motorcycle licenses.
      I suspect that Canada has a country-wide licensing program, US motorcycle licenses are issued on a per-state basis. The tests vary from state to state. Would that stop a US motorcycle-license holder from riding a bike legally in Australia? I don't even know. I know that it would stop a US rider from riding legally in Canada.
      When you have a tiered license system that REQUIRES you to start with a neutered bike and the R3 is most definitely a neutered bike, then don't be surprised that the top selling bike is a neutered bike. Does that mean that it's fun to ride?
      Fun for who, exactly?
      If it's the top-selling bike because it's literally the fastest bike they can buy and ride legally on public roads?
      Then it may very well be a lot of fun for them to ride, but clearly they don't have much of a choice.
      It's either take a bike like this or don't ride.

  • @fraxonthefurry21
    @fraxonthefurry21 Před 6 lety +12

    I'm 5'7 and 130 pounds. Never test drove one but I'm sure it would be great for me.

  • @rileyEscobar11
    @rileyEscobar11 Před 4 lety +2

    This might be weird but I'm glad you stalled at the light. I hear that people stall all the time but to see it was calming and reassuring I guess lol

  • @makanamozo
    @makanamozo Před 6 lety +2

    this review confirms my decision once and for all. excellent video

  • @robertellis5227
    @robertellis5227 Před rokem

    Great shots in this video!

  • @ballpython324
    @ballpython324 Před 6 lety +38

    I like that you had someone following you for third person angles.

  • @exothermal.sprocket
    @exothermal.sprocket Před 7 lety +1

    Andreani has fully adjustable cartridges to put into the R3 forks. Comp, reb, and preload adjustable all from the top caps. For those who want to turn it into a sweet handler.

  • @jacobhendrickson8935
    @jacobhendrickson8935 Před 6 lety +2

    I own a r1 and find myself playing on the wife’s R3 all the time. Very fun bike. I love it

  • @Randomvideos502
    @Randomvideos502 Před 4 lety

    Great vid! Nice bike! Thanks bro

  • @Death_Sweet
    @Death_Sweet Před 5 lety +12

    I can’t get over the lip smack lmao

  • @TD402dd
    @TD402dd Před 7 lety +5

    With my slip on Akrapovic carbon fiber, the engine screams which it won't with the standard pipe. In Georgia we have a wonderful road of technical turns (switchbacks) and it's 62 miles long. State road 60 from Blue Ridge to Dahlonega, and this bike handles everything well. Most under 200 lb. riders are getting times of 5.8-6.0 seconds to 62 (100 Km), and top speed varies from 107-115, so there are no conditions it can't handle. However, new tyres, new adjustable levers, 150/60 rear, new rear sprocket to compensate for a z-rated wider tire( slightly less diameter), saddlemen matched seat, and other stuff. I road near seven hours straight riding through the mountains, and on interstates, and this bike does what it's suppose to do.

    • @GTARockman
      @GTARockman Před 7 lety

      lol he said there are no conditions it can handle...I believe it. Riderman, suitable name if its your real name.

    • @thanosbustedinyourmum
      @thanosbustedinyourmum Před 5 lety

      After all the stuff you’re naming off you did to this thing you could have bought an actual bike and not a scooter

  • @-Opiate-
    @-Opiate- Před 6 lety +1

    Dude took a class several years ago and a guy had a ninja 250. It really was a nice bike. Top class learner bike. Wish more guys realized, YOU LEARN TO GO FAST ON A SLOW BIKE!!! obv bigger bikes are cool, but far far too many guys aren't skilled enough riders to really handle them. Oh well. Two types of riders, ones who've been down, and those who are going down

  • @lunchandmilk4931
    @lunchandmilk4931 Před 6 lety

    I havn't seen that k3 design before the blue is so nice, i just got the rossi taratuga k3 I love it such a comfy het secure feeling helmet for a great price

  • @queeneboy566
    @queeneboy566 Před 3 lety

    I’ve been debating for a while now, on exactly what starter bike I should look into. I’ve rode (and took my riding test) on a Harley 500. Rode the 750, as well as the 883. Those all seemed okay for cruisers but I’m honestly not a fan of the saddle style riding. I’ve test fitted a duke 390 and RC390 and they were okay but still not ideal. Rode a buddies 250 ninja a while back and it was alright but just seemed to small for me some how. The r3 and honda equivalent(forget the actual model at the moment.😂) is what mostly seemed to be my fit, but I didn’t actually know how well they would ride. I assumed some how they would be like the older ninjas and just be dogs. But after watching your video, I’m convinced the r3 is more than enough for me.! It has the right size as well as power from the looks of it.(despite everyone saying “you’ll outgrow it and will want something bigger” I beg to differ. All my life I’ve found myself content with whatever it was that I was driving, and know myself enough that I’ll be the same way about riding. I’m not in it for the top speeds or super quick acceleration. I’m in it for the drive or ride itself.

  • @DvDPlaya
    @DvDPlaya Před 5 lety

    Hah.. I KNEW it looked like you were heading toward my old job at UPS out toward Park City.
    I'm 6'2" and starting to have my doubts about this thing being a starter bike. But you do like it more than the other little shits.

  • @martinramaker2841
    @martinramaker2841 Před 5 lety

    Had my r3 for 2 years havent got bored just get an exhaust if you feel like you need a change 5’8 140 pounds bike fits perfect both feet pretty much touch the floor and ive hit 130 as topspeed and everyone ive run into cant tell its a 300 unless there motorcyclists as well

  • @paulcrocker4553
    @paulcrocker4553 Před 7 lety +58

    If you can, ride or grab a CBR 500, it's another great starter bike, that you won't get bored of in a year.

    • @robertfurman5323
      @robertfurman5323 Před 7 lety

      riding the f version as my 1st love it other than the soft suspension

    • @tdunster2011
      @tdunster2011 Před 7 lety +16

      Problem with the CBR500R is that the insurance costs for younger riders are a lot higher than they are for the R3. Performance wise the CBR500R has more torque / pulling power so probably better if you are a bigger person - but performance wise there's not much in it and the R3 is a lot more fun to ride in most situations.

    • @pfroo40
      @pfroo40 Před 7 lety +6

      Except the R3 has a better power to weight ratio than the CBR500...

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket Před 7 lety

      CB500F probably has cheaper insurance than the CBR500R.
      The 471 p-twin is a torquey machine, even if the peak HP/LB ratio is less than the R3. Everywhere under peak power, the CB will feel more substantial and torquey.

    • @touristguy87
      @touristguy87 Před 7 lety +1

      probably they both suck

  • @PeaceandSupport
    @PeaceandSupport Před 6 lety

    Great review

  • @jonyblizz
    @jonyblizz Před 4 lety

    I'm a man 28 years old and i have been using my r3 by 3 years now. Ets most faster than most vehicles in highway, it's light, and maintaining its relative more cheaper than a car so I don't need other vehicle for long trips (300 km) or daily use.

  • @izaya8146
    @izaya8146 Před 5 lety

    Thanks! I guess I now know what bike to get!

  • @Ozn3C
    @Ozn3C Před 2 lety

    Hi, nice ride, wondering how a 6.2 feet person would fit on this bike, looking to be my next bike but have that concern, would be comfortable, would you recommend it? Regards.

  • @ronald154238
    @ronald154238 Před 2 lety

    I bought 2019 Yamaha R3.
    It came with lots of after market upgrades. My question is it has a 2 tooth upgraded rear sprocket. My speedometer is now off by 6 mph.
    How will going back to the factory rear sprocket or 2 tooth down from factory sprocket affect the power and performance of the bike.
    I did notice that the bike stalls out at the red light when taking off if you don't give it a little throttle.
    My old bike was a 1994 yamaha seca ii
    Any thoughts.

  • @adventura33
    @adventura33 Před 6 lety +2

    Im 6ft4 and i cant seem to find a bike under 600cc which fit me properly any thought on this i have zero experience yet i just got my temp licences

  • @JAIMEGARCIA-gw9re
    @JAIMEGARCIA-gw9re Před 6 lety

    Is this a good starter bike for first time bike owners and riders? If it means anything, I am 6'4 so I do not know if this bike will be too small.

  • @newsjunkie3000
    @newsjunkie3000 Před 6 lety +1

    Wow really good camera work.

  • @SavaVeo
    @SavaVeo Před 6 lety +3

    "excuse me i got a bug in my mouth"
    falls off chair

  • @elitecarsandtrucks5377

    I used to ride a CBR500R few years ago wanted to get an R6 didn’t wanna pay the insane insurance so I went in and got a brand new 2019 R3 insanely fun bike love to take corners on it gonna be trading it in for a 19 R6 in the spring only had the R3 since august of this year but good bike for sure

  • @girk5791
    @girk5791 Před 7 lety

    a very positive video for a first time buyer

  • @OmgMellophone
    @OmgMellophone Před 6 lety

    I was researching bikes to buy for my first bike. Quite a few sources recommended this one or the Honda CB300F, but I prefer the looks of this one. The only problem I'm worried about with riding a motorcycle is that I'm 5'4" and am afraid I won't be able to reach the ground comfortably.

  • @MrDopestDope1
    @MrDopestDope1 Před 7 lety +13

    quit doing that old man gulp sound as if you go dry pretty fast or eating the helmet. wtf man

  • @alanwhitehurst6538
    @alanwhitehurst6538 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm 64 and ride a 2018 r3 I love it

  • @yobosanski2488
    @yobosanski2488 Před 6 lety +4

    I’m getting one in a couple months can’t wait 😊

  • @sinatra617
    @sinatra617 Před 6 lety

    Hey Shawn what would you recommend for a 40yr old who is 6 ft 5 350lbs I'm athletic and move my weight around well. I'm not looking to tear the road up I'm just looking to have a little fun in my way to work. I'm not looking for a Harley lol

  • @samuelrugu8630
    @samuelrugu8630 Před 2 lety

    Im definitely getting one soon... I love it

  • @averageheightwizard4798
    @averageheightwizard4798 Před 4 lety +2

    I love the 3° person view!!

  • @TwiSTeDBeAnS
    @TwiSTeDBeAnS Před 5 lety +2

    You also called a vstar 250 the Miata of motorcycles lol. But I guess it’s true with any low displacement cycle

  • @Sorelizard
    @Sorelizard Před 5 lety +1

    That intro cracked me up lol

  • @HJ-zl2bc
    @HJ-zl2bc Před 3 lety

    I’m 300lbs, trying to get my first bike. I love the Yamaha R3. Do you think that’s enough for me or do I need something like Ninja 650.

  • @fredp8388
    @fredp8388 Před 3 lety +1

    This video is one of the main reason I went out and purchase this bike

  • @BoBPrivateSecurity1
    @BoBPrivateSecurity1 Před 6 lety

    Hey I have a go pro camera and I want to mount it on my helmet and start making vlogs. I was wondering how do you make vidoes and be able to talk and be herd clearly on the video while riding ?

  • @umaxen0048
    @umaxen0048 Před 4 lety +1

    I am 6" and 190. The first and only thing I noticed when I tried this bike was that my knees were critically bent to the point where after 5 minutes my legs fell asleep.

  • @joshbennett1049
    @joshbennett1049 Před 5 lety

    I'm 6'1 and around 200 to 205. Is this something that would carry me or should I go a bit bigger. Oh and since I haven't ridden in like 12 or 13 years it will basically be my first bike.

  • @belligerent-irony
    @belligerent-irony Před 5 lety

    When I started I went with the rc390. first day that shit came to na I went and ordered it. Thing is stupid fun. In Alberta our speed limits are 110 (63-65 ish mph) but everyone cruises at 130 (70 ish mph) and its ....okay I mean the RC is only a single thumper and it does 6500-7000 rpm on the highway at 130 in 6th, it can pass, you drop down to 4th and give it shit but it takes a few seconds. I could only ever get it up to 185 (112mph) on a good day with no head wind, it lost most of its steam once you hit 150 (95 ish mph). When you do that with something like a single cylinder that only revs to 10.5 it rattles the shit out of everything. I had to get a throttle lock because it would make my hands numb within an hour or so, runs out of gas in maybe 3 hours on the highway if your gentle. Now I'm pretty heavy at 260 but it Carried me and my girl (120 soaking wet) no problem. But at that point your lucky to hit 160 (100mph) and it's working pretty hard to stay there. If your in a city and your commute doesn't see 110 or (60mph) for very long its awesome. This thing at 70-80 (35-40mph) I'm actually pretty sure it doesn't use any gas at all. But holy fuck dude you get in those tight twisties, the amount of corner angle that things pushes you to so easily and quickly.. its ridiculous. That's why I kept it when I upgraded. They are just two complete different classes, it's like he said. It's like a miata, you're not gonna be winning too many drag races but the amount of handling for the money is not even fair in the market today. It made me the knee dragging squid I am today. Had it for 3 years almost 40xxxk (I dont know Google it mph) before I upgraded and wouldn't have done it any different.

  • @cherob1984
    @cherob1984 Před 6 lety +1

    I’m a 6’1 275lb grown man, and the dealer keeps pushing one of these one me, I’ve ridden an R6 many times before, would i even for on one?

  • @steadycruising3251
    @steadycruising3251 Před 5 lety

    The most fun u can have on any bike is riding on a twisty road...and on a twisty road an r3 will keep up with faster bikes or even leave them behind if the rider is skilled

  • @anthonygiovannikarmawisera7808

    I watched your video. I'm shopping for a beginner's bike. I have looked at a Harley Street 500, The Honda Rebel 500, The Kawasaki Ninja 500, And now I'm checking out the Yamaha. A little history i haven't rode anything since 87. Can the R3 do interstate speeds our speed is 70mph for long periods of time. KC is about a hour away and Leavenworth KS is about 45 mins. Should i go with a 300 or a 500. I would love to hear your opinion. And to be honest when it comes to sport type bikes i like the Yamaha the best. But does Yamaha make a 500? I have been looking on line..

    • @DaBinChe
      @DaBinChe Před 5 lety

      For that much freeway riding got with a Honda 500

  • @tommack8650
    @tommack8650 Před 5 lety

    I have been driving and racing a Miata for 20 yrs. I am 55, 155#, 5'7 and beginner. Would this be good bike for me?

  • @PilotMoochi3
    @PilotMoochi3 Před 6 lety +2

    valentio rossi clock-time to wake up. love the helmet.

  • @aarononeal634
    @aarononeal634 Před 3 lety +1

    Just got my son this for his first bike for Christmas so he can get comfortable with the road. I need a riding partner also... im freaking excited😁

  • @zacharyl5123
    @zacharyl5123 Před rokem

    Had mine for a few years and I've rode it 1200 miles. Thought about trading up however, I just can't get myself to doing it. Something about it seems almost perfect.

  • @TD402dd
    @TD402dd Před 3 lety

    I bought down in size but changed pipe, seat, windscreen, tires, and many other items, but adding luggage really makes this an excellent sport touring bike for the people 5' 9" or smaller. I've traveled 350 miles per day with no problem. However, you mentioned the Dragon's Tail, and that road is the death of many a rider and passenger. I would never recommend a rider to go there.

  • @danieljuno810
    @danieljuno810 Před 6 lety +1

    Gs500 was a nice starter. But the gsxr 1000 is a reallllyy grrreeaaat starter bike xP

  • @idontknow7802
    @idontknow7802 Před 5 lety +4

    Back in 05 i started with a R1 for about a year ..i stop then now 2019 i decided to purchase one i pick up a 2015 r3 ..not disappointed its great i was suprise..just to get my feet wet again.. eventually i will get that new R6 😁 keep safe yallll..

  • @PogonaCraze
    @PogonaCraze Před 6 lety +1

    Damn xD I'm 22 and I'm planning to get this (to learn on at least)

  • @m.d.bishop1244
    @m.d.bishop1244 Před 6 lety

    What jacket are you wearing? It looks great.

  • @firepheonix_jr9309
    @firepheonix_jr9309 Před 3 lety +1

    Is the bike called Yamaha R3? Is that the full name? Nd what cc is jt

  • @noseefood1943
    @noseefood1943 Před 6 lety +1

    these baby sports bike are a lot of fun.

  • @MonstaFreak13
    @MonstaFreak13 Před 6 lety

    Out of the bikes ive ridden i think the most fun i had was on a TW200.. literally dont need more than 500cc for anyone using their bike on the street, man or woman

  • @patheticambush
    @patheticambush Před 7 lety +2

    its so weird to see you riding in pa man i know every road you ride on

    • @Srkcycles
      @Srkcycles  Před 7 lety

      +ryan newsome Lancaster county !!!! Represent

  • @jacobtowne4074
    @jacobtowne4074 Před 4 lety

    I’m about 6’3 and around 190, I’m 17 aswell. Would this be a good bike?

  • @SH1N081
    @SH1N081 Před 6 lety +2

    That’s a nice bike.

  • @AC-jh3pn
    @AC-jh3pn Před 2 lety

    Would you say this is a better starter bike or a vulcan 650

  • @bigmanmichael7995
    @bigmanmichael7995 Před 6 lety

    Iam 6”5 and 15 wonder what type of bike I should get thought of this then saw the tittle, could I get some suggestions?

  • @derekpaisley7465
    @derekpaisley7465 Před 5 lety

    Bro. Why are you not gearing down? I see you pulling the clutch at a light and tap tap tap you go. Why?

  • @JohnJohn-ke9nh
    @JohnJohn-ke9nh Před 5 lety

    4 th gear from complete stop👍👍👍😂🤣👏👏👏

  • @kterry6289
    @kterry6289 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey is the suzuki 600 or Kawasaki 250r and the Honda cbr300r good for my son he is 13

    • @deviloftheskies
      @deviloftheskies Před 5 lety +1

      You wait for him to turn atleast 18 before you get him anywhere near a bike. These may be of small displacement but they are powerful machines if not extreme... the roads are never kind to bikers.. put him on a scooter for a couple of years before you get him a bike... he should know what the roads are like and how to behave responsibily

  • @bigmanmichael7995
    @bigmanmichael7995 Před 6 lety

    Iam 6”5 and 15 wonder what type of bike I should get thought of this then say the tittle could I get some suggestions?

  • @Ze-Germanzuk
    @Ze-Germanzuk Před 7 lety +11

    I like the bike but you just look funny on it, it's so small it looks like a child's bike ;)

    • @queefmicester1189
      @queefmicester1189 Před 6 lety

      Ze Germanz ....What would be a better bigger bike for someone who is entry level? (I'm 6'1' and weight 270 pounds)

    • @BLACK05GO1
      @BLACK05GO1 Před 5 lety

      @Brandon S No, park an R1 next to an R3 and almost everything is larger on the R1. The larger (much wider) tires are really noticeable. Some stats. 80.9 in x 27.2 in x 45.3 in vs. 82.3 in x 28.7 in x 44.9 in, 30.7 seat height vs. 33.7 seat height.140/70-17 vs. 190/55ZR17 rear tire size. No, they are not the same size. Not even close.

    • @algray9966
      @algray9966 Před 4 lety

      Ze Germanz the size puts me off buying one.

  • @beerjointskateboards6703

    This video is fucking hilarious. Thank you

  • @SurviveTribe
    @SurviveTribe Před 5 lety

    Okay I’m a stocky person. I’m 5’ 10” and 235lbs. So I feel like even for a first bike it might be slow just because of my weight?

  • @samp4104
    @samp4104 Před 6 lety +4

    How tall do you have to be to ride ? (Touch both feet down both sides)

  • @victorbernal92
    @victorbernal92 Před 5 lety +1

    Would it be a good bike to learn

  • @girk5791
    @girk5791 Před 7 lety

    this is my favorite video

  • @ryustreetfighter8722
    @ryustreetfighter8722 Před 5 měsíci

    Doing my A2 license test next week to get 1 of these as my first bike.

  • @jonathanbacas6872
    @jonathanbacas6872 Před 6 lety +1

    I can’t believe he got on the right side

  • @Becherrr
    @Becherrr Před 7 lety +42

    My R3 is big enough for me

    • @briancooney9952
      @briancooney9952 Před 6 lety +1

      I love mine. I'm 5'9" 180lbs. stock suspension (2, I think) is perfect, and I did play around with it some.

    • @AbsInABox
      @AbsInABox Před 6 lety

      same, hes riding one handed at the lower revs. 1st gear hits 30, 2nd hits 51 mph. So much fun

    • @ibrokemyownheart4953
      @ibrokemyownheart4953 Před 5 lety +1

      AbsInABox my first gear hits 15 mph, or maybe I’m just not confotable enough to force the motor that high haha

    • @kaoiken5030
      @kaoiken5030 Před 5 lety +1

      how much do you ppl weight im 210 Pounds aka 100kg ., and im worried about the suspensions., anyone seems someone like me on a stock bike or smth that can help? thnx!

    • @irishholister84
      @irishholister84 Před 5 lety +1

      I'm 6ft and 255lbs and my r3 rides great and I have no problem at all.

  • @parkerbrown5
    @parkerbrown5 Před 3 lety

    I’d totally get an r3 as my first bike over something like an r6 if the price was a huge difference, but although I don’t need all the power of an r6 you can get them for just a few hundred dollars more, so why not just go ahead and pay the few hundred more

  • @Cruz474
    @Cruz474 Před 6 lety

    "oh no, i've stalled." LOL, that's it im subbing this guys too funny.

  • @lastfanstanding999
    @lastfanstanding999 Před 6 lety +5

    Am I the only one who clicked on because of the Title? LOL

    • @Phoenix11720
      @Phoenix11720 Před 5 lety

      Probably not. People either click for the title, or for the picture

  • @RajeshR-ji8jy
    @RajeshR-ji8jy Před 6 lety

    Yamahar3 mega speed .Best bike.

  • @sluggy2966
    @sluggy2966 Před 4 lety

    I want to start riding but I’m only 16 and trying to get my m class any tips ?