When i used to ride with my grandpa (learning and such) he said that you always should wave to three-wheelers, even though they aren't "real bikes". And the reason for that is because that is that they may have gotten injured on a bike or aren't capable of riding 2 wheeled motorcycles and therefore should be respected and noticed by other riders as if they were on 2 wheels :)
3 wheelers are absolutely motorcycles, but only to a point. Anyone who trades a steering wheel and pedals for handlebars and pegs is okay in my book, but the slingshot and the trex sit-in types don't count. Here in Canada they're super popular because it's basically a snowmobile for the road, and I see can-am spyders everywhere.
I've been riding for over 60 years now, and in that time I've raced dirt and ice, been an NMSF Master Instructor, served as an 8Th AF Motorcycle Safety Officer and toured most of the USA and Europe on 2 wheels. I learned on my Dad's Knuckle, and my first bike was a Basket Case Panhead. Since then I've owned Harley, Indian, Triumph, BSA, JAP, Frances Barnett and even a couple of Hondas. In 2019 my knees got so bad from old Service Injuries I couldn't hold up my Road King anymore. At that point I went to a Can Am Spyder RT, and Love it! It's a wonderful Road Tripper, and would choose it over any of my old 'Glides. And for the young bucks who like to cop 'Tudes over those of us "Up On Three", you should remember the Old School expression that it's not WHAT you ride, it's THAT you ride, and bear in mind that we may have had to go to 3 to continue riding. BTW, though my wife owns a cage, I still don't, and haven't in years.
Small correction, Polaris has nothing to do with Can-Am, that is a division of Canadian company Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP). There's even a BRP logo on their tank badge.
These guys know very little about anything motorcycle. They get clicks by catering to the lowest common denominators. They shit on everything “they” don’t like to piss people off. We post comments defending our brands and they make money. If you look at the bigger picture, they offer nothing positive to the community. They have said many times they don’t give a shit or care about what people who watch their channel think or have to say. So thinking they know the difference between Ca-Am and BRP or that they even care is laughable. Hell the data they quoted in this very video is extremely outdated.
I'm in Ohio, and there are bikes everywhere. As for the weather, a lot of us ride anytime there's no snow on the street. So even at 20 degrees you'll see someone out for a short ride.
I had a chance to ride a Ryker 600 and I gotta say I wasn't disappointed with it. I can see why its popular. Handling is obviously great as it has 3 wheels, easy to ride and it has good power for what it is. My buddy actually ended up buying one because he wanted to come riding with the group but he has MS so he does not have balance and strength to keep himself up so 2 wheels would not end well. Its really is a nice options for disabled people. Power sliding it around corners and the "safe" feeling commuting in rain alone makes it worth it to me. The 900cc is even better IMO
Never thought I'd' go to 3 wheels. bad right foot and calcified knees (inoperable so far changed my mind. The trikes all felt like after market accommodations and the test drive experience was quite underwhelming. And then I tested the Rally (with a paper bag over my head and no obvious motorcycle gear except the ever present boots and helmet. So now I have my HD Slim AND a Rally. They both please me greatly. Never thought of the MS thing and all the other things. As a wise old biker said, "If you need to ride, you will ride."
My father in law, I guess he is in his 70s, recently expressed an interest in one. In his mind, it was a way to get a motorcycle that addressed his fear of age-induced balance issues.
My first bike was a 900cc ryker. I LOVED it. No gears/clutch, no 2 separate brakes, a trunk (fronk), turn signal turns itself off just incase.... you can happily hit grass, wet leaves, etc. No fear. Ride in the rain as you please....no chain maintenance, super comfortable seating. You can adjust foot pegs and handle bars easy for your comfort. it is a total honey badger. It don't give an F. gas, brake. Go have fun. Top speed around 110mph. Only downfall I don't like about it is it is slow. 0-60mph in like 7+ seconds. You aren't going to out run anything or anyone.
CanAms are a ton of fun, and the gateway for people who haven't ridden two wheels before. You really want more people on motorcycles? Sell them a Rhyker and stop gatekeeping.
They're also good for people who can't ride on 2 wheels ie disabilities or lack of coordination. I know 2 canam riders and I'm just glad they're out having fun with our riding group.
The list is skewed toward classes with definitive leaders. ADV bikes are very popular (more so in recent years) but there are so many competing with each other that even though the class is large, it's too diverse to have one model sell enough to make the list.
I'm in Kentucky, and I noticed that half of the cars in our state parks and national forests have Ohio license plates. I concluded that there aren't a lot of recreational opportunities in the buckeye state, so I'm not surprised that Ohio is gaga for motorcycles. You do have roads, after all. Our roads are a lot better for motorcycling, though. :-P
@@Liberty4Ever recreational land is next to nothing. We have illegally wheeling at Wellsville or southington. Most out national parks won't allow anything bigger than a quad. Everything else is owned by someone, or an oil company. A lot of Jeep owners go to Kentucky and Tennessee all the time. Motorcycles just make sense. We have some decent curvy roads.
#1 makes sense, When I did the test for my endorsement a guy showed up with a brand new Iron 1200...and he also dropped it on the braking test and caused quite a bit of damage. Felt bad for him but ya.....should have bought that CB300 instead!
Yeah I rarely see Huskies also. It's part of the reason mine always gets so much attention, even though it's just a 701 SM. I guess the white/grey/neon yellow colours they use these days just really catches people's attention (good for safety too I guess) and a lot of normies actually have no idea Husqvarna even makes motorcycles, so that also grabs their attention when they see the logo. That said I have seen one or two svart/vitpilens in the wild, but rare for sure.
im in pa and ive only ever seen one ktm it was the 390 adv bike. we even had bike rallies where i live at. never seen a husky or ktm at them ever. i wanted a duke 390 for my first bike but decided not to get one. problem being no dealer close by at all. id love to see a 401 or a 390 or hell any ktm or husky in person.
The most registered bikes largely mirrors highest population states, I wonder which states have the most per capita or the most bikers compared to the number of drivers
Yeahhhh, it sucks to not have that context tbh, though I imagine it wasn't available. (Without doing your own math, which is possible but could get sketchy, using different datasets.)
@@Weltap Montana was indeed #1. New Hampshire (my state, woohoo!) humbly takes #5, but considering we are a tiny state in terms of landmass, it's definitely not something to sneeze at
I'm in Ohio and own a Ryker. I used to ride 2 wheels but am physically unable to anymore but missed riding. You don't know how fun they are til you get on one!
They really are. I’ve never owned a 2 wheeler but I’ve always loved riding quads. In Jersey it’s illegal to ride quads on the roads so can-am Spyder or Ryker is the next best thing. I haven’t looked back.
Can-ams sell well in California because you don’t need an M endorsement on a license. You just need a car license. The CADMV classifies the three-wheelers as roadsters, not motorcycles.
In Ontario Canada you can get a specific license to ride one that doesn't qualify for motorcycles or cars. But a motorcycle license here allows you to ride a canam. And 3 wheel cars like the t-rex or slingshot are classified as motorcycles here meaning you have to wear a helmet to drive what is essentially just a convertible.
There's 5 bikes in my garage and two of them are can am's. 2017 Spyder F3 daytona, 2022 Ryker Rally for the wife. My two wheeled motorcycles are a 2022 Rocket 3r Black, 2011 VMAX 1700 and a 2011 Vulcan Vaquero custom. Test ride a spyder F3 or a Ryker 900 and you will see how fun they are. I laugh when I don't get a wave when I'm riding my Spyder F3 they have no idea lol.
Ohio has a rich motorcycle culture. I can’t really explain it better than that, but Akron, for example, has one of the oldest AMA-affiliated club in the US
I live on the Ohio/WV border but travel all over the state- there's always a ton of bikes out on nice days & I rarely see the same bikes/people. The AMA Museum is close by too. A lot of nice roads & places to visit once you get out of the big cities.
West Virginny has some of my favorite roads. I'm in KY so it's a quick trip up into the mountains. Guess I need to plan an Ohio trip, maybe up to the lake. Don't think I've ever ridden on Ohio roads. Usually park in Newport and walk the people bridge to the ball park.
The Can-Am Ryker is super easy to ride, and extremely stable. If you want to ride with someone who's been riding for a long time you can hop on the Ryker and keep up with very little issue. The Ryker is basically cheating. All the fun and very little danger. There's none of that induction into motorcycling where you accidentally loosing balance and slowly laying your brand new Supersport motorcycle on it's plastics while half the cyclists feel your pain, and the other half laugh at you. There's none of that "turning around in the grass" and falling on your face. Braking too hard in the wet and falling on your face. Let's face it if you're not riding a 1940's hard tail, air cooled Harley or Indian with kick start you're not really a motorcyclist anyway. You're just a tourist with fancy gadgets all over your two wheeled car visiting the roads that real motorcyclists ride. The Ryker is not a Motorcycle, It's a scooter. It has a CVT Transmission and single brake just like a Scooter. The best part is when you run out of back roads, or highway to tour and you venture into the city to attend an event or find food; gliding from traffic light to traffic light is effortless. There's no putting your foot down in an oil slick left by some hooptie and falling on your face. The only issue with the Ryker is the height, and trash suspension. The suspension only has two inches of travel, so you feel every imperfection in the road. You are always staring at car bumpers, the old guy who just pulled up next to you in his C8 Vette quietly whispers to himself "Damn that thing is low". If you are one of us ADV Tourist with our traction control, heated seats, and tons of farkles used to being able to tower over most cars in front of us the Ryker is going to be a bit of a shock. The best part of the Ryker is that EVERYONE except "real motorcyclists" think the Ryker is amazing. Your motorcycle friends gave you a hard time about buying a three wheeled motorcycle, they all told you it's ugly, and horrible. Everyone else just showers you with compliments about your Ryker. Little kids point at you with their jaws on the ground while you ride by, teens say "OMG, That is fire", older more civilized ladies will tell you they like your Ryker, and you can see this gleam in their eyes that says "I was a hell raiser when I was younger". After months of people telling you they like your bike, you come to the realization that "Real Motorcyclists" are wrong, the Ryker is a real motorcycle. Maybe they're just upset because they think you are a cheater on your three wheeled motorcycle?
I have a 900 ryker (about 1 year now) and I have to say the only thing... Legit the only thing I don't like about it is that it is slow. I wish it came in like... 1800cc+ . I know they don't do it because of safety but and inspired me to finally get on two wheels. But with each two-wheeler that I've tried, I'm pretty much looking for my Ryker just faster... probably will have to settle for the honda nc750 dct
I've got a older Supersport and a Ryker 900ACE and I have no negative comments on it. I never have any problems getting the two lady pleasers from anyone. Respect all riders just ride safe.
Great video, if you grab a speed twin as a giveaway you should go full hipster with it and try living their lifestyle for a video or two. With so many around there has to be something to it. Lol
You showed an F3 when showing the specs, that one has 1330 cc and 93 hp I think its a very different bike compared to the F3. Ryker has a cvt transmission aswell
Correct, the f3 has a 1330cc engine producing 115 hp and 97 lb feet of torque, nothing slow about it! I’ve ridden just about anything with 2 wheels, I still can! But I’ll take my f3 over any other bike. ❤
@8:38 To be fair, it absolutely would've been the Grom, Monkey, etc. if Honda had built enough of them. They're nearly always sold out at every single Honda dealer within two hours of my house (five or six dealers, three of which are quite large and have pretty good-sized quarterly shipments)
I rode motorcycles up until about 10 years ago when I was sidelined with progressive neuro-muscular issues and have been looking at the Can Am series of three wheeled motorcycles as a way to get back into riding without as much risk as riding a 2 wheeler.
I would have split this list into 3 parts by displacement. Split it at maximum 650cc or 790cc, and then split it again at 1300cc+, and that would have corralled the beginner bikes and the Harley's into their own categories. Lets be honest... beginner bikes and Harleys are just different... Then you could have listed all the glorious motorcycles that weren't beginners or Harleys...
Semi-Chronic vertigo and my wife put me on a Can Am Spyder RT LTD. I've been on twos for decades so I went reluctantly. Long story short, I had a kinda like/hate relationship for the first 5-6000 miles. Wanted to toss it in the bin but at $30,000 I thought better of it. After 6000 miles things started to change. It started putting a smile on my face. At 12,000 miles you couldn't pry it away from me with an AR-15. The problem with these is that most people give up on them too early, they never learn what they have, what these machines are capable of. I will always own and ride a Can AM, maybe an F3S next time, but I'll never be without one because they are an insanely fun vehicle to ride or better stated, Command. It is the only thing I Know that will give me joy every time without fail.
Exactly, I do 3 oil changes a season, only run 91 in the tank at $9.50 a gallon Canadian and go through a set of tries every other year. Not to mention replacement parts and upgrades.
I ride a 1330cc Can Am F3 Limited Spyder (115hp/96 lb) and I call it what Can Am calls it a "Roadster". I ride for multi-day camping/hiking/touring not for coffee shops or BBQ joint meetups, it's not for show. I ride alone so no CosPlay accessories or group approval required. I can ride anything I want, and I do. Feels good. Only folks who are negative...motorcycle riders but primarily HD riders, why because of a thing called...wait for it......insecurity. Old fashioned, small pee-pee, look at me, loud pipe for miles insecurity. I three finger down every time just to know they saw me wave and they didn't- burns em up Ha-Ha...grow up kids. BTW- its not for the pure handicapped or the feeble...and it's not a training rig for a two-wheeled motorcycle. That is the worst idea ever, better to practice on a bicycle, trust me ride I ride BMW''s to Kawi's to mountain bikes and they are not inverted trikes.
Yammie, the 3 wheelers are really fun to ride. They are also great for anyone with a disability, was disappointing to hear you bashing it. Last thing we want is to see our less able brothers/sisters feel even more secluded.
Motorcycles are probably more popular since gas has doubled in 2 years… I find it so sad I used to put 20 bucks in my car but now I put 20 bucks in my bike!!!!!
Fun fact: did you know in New Zealand Rykers, slingshots, spyders and some trikes,etc are not classed as motorcyles and dont require motorcycle license nor helmet. Good Day.
That is mostly not a good thing. Then you have to pay on all toll-roads, pay for parking every where. Then it is just like a car, but miss all the good thing about the car. Where I live they are reg as bikes, but only need a car license. But I got my self a MP3 bike instead. Those are just as riding a bike, other then you can't drive in the bus-lane.
To be fair that's not a bad description. You lean like You're on Is a Snow mobile. You You don't lean like you're on a motorcycle. If you understand that. Understand it's a different writing experience Then a motorcycle. You might be OK with it. So someone with a Snow mobile That had their Winter season cut short It may fill a void. It's OK to be a little different.
I’m a hipster with a Speed Twin and one of the things I love about it is that I’ve never seen another one on the road. I’m surrounded by Harleys, GXers, and whatever 600 the squidlets can afford. Now that the Speed Twin is a best seller does this mean I’m going to have to trade in my hipster card and buy a can of Folgers? Should I start wearing tan cargo or boot cut pants? Are the normies invading my safe overpriced hipsternista Triumph motorbike haven? Do I need to grow out my ball hair and feather it into my treasure trail? Has the irony washed out of my faux hawk like Chinese pipe wrap? I don’t want to buy a terribly uncomfortable Triumph bobber Yams!!!!
Another Speed Twin riding hipster here. If I ever ride past you I'll give you the Full Forest gump wave, make a U-turn and just creepily shadow you all the way to the nearest organic grocer.
2:53 Can Am is actually owned by the Canadian company BRP, which is the same company that makes Ski-doo snowmobiles. So if you squint ever so slightly at a Ryker it looks terrifyingly close to a snowmobile.... Canadians
Just bought my 2022 ryker rally a few days ago. Unfortunately it broke down 10 minutes after leaving the the dealership. That said it was a fun 10 minutes!! Passed? Yeah I was a bit upset but they fixed it right away, had some blown fuse I think it was related to water in the frunk probably shorted the phone charge port. Buti think it's all better now just waiting to head out again.
What I don't really understand is why today's motorcycle seats/benches are so extremely uncomfortable in contrast to the "sofa" benches of the old bikes from the last century, I hate sitting on rock hard surfaces, why would anyone want this on his bike?
Still torn between the R3 and Vit 401. The Yamaha fanboy in me leans to the R3 for obvious reasons, plus that 60th anniversary livery is just 🤌🏽, but objectively speaking, the Vit has way more bang for your buck.
@@AndsoIdid This would be my first bike though and I hear the 701 are a bit too punchy 'cause of the single cylinder compared to say an MT07 or similar 650 class bike. And let me say it now to anyone reading this comment in the future don't presume to tell me I "should buy a used bike 'cause I'm going to drop my new one and I'm going to feel this way or that way about it". First off, it will be my bike to drop and that's IF and or when -- I drop it. Why be so pressed about it?
The ryker is a good way for people with physical handicaps to still ride w/o having to support the weight of the bike. HD stands for hundreds of dollars, which u have to have to maintain a Harley. I know 1st hand with my FatBoy.
Good evening, I just recently got back into riding after a 15 year hyacinths. I bought a 2014 harley davidson street glide. I may have just subscribed to this channel but I did watch alot of videos as an unsubscriber, when I first bought my bike and was looking for as much information as I could find. All that said I know Yammie give a lot of grief to Harley riders and to be fair I do to and have a good sense of humor so I take it in strides. But with all of the division in America 🇺🇸 right now instead of giving each other grief and trading insults, we as riders should come together. We all have one thing in common and that's our love for riding. Let's try to work together and keep everyone safe from the death cages.
The R3 you buy with your head; the 300R you buy with your heart. They "don't compete" despite being similar in cost and such. The 401 being in the list surprised me, given how little on YT there is and how comparatively FEW Husky dealers there are, none of which have inventory of course.
You are surprised about Ohio, but I bought my motorcycle there. I wanted a new Yamaha vstar 250 and a shop on Ohio (two states away from me) was the closest dealer which had one.
Ok this has nothing to do with this video but I’m just going to start commenting “W800 when?” until they get one on the channel because I know I should just get a Bonnie T100 but I just love the look of the W800 more. So yeah, W800 when?
Why do small bikes sell so well in the USA? Even though we have the A licence system in Europe i hardly see anything under 600CC here in The Netherlands. Most A2 riders just buy a 650 that is restricted to 35kw.
I think a person would have to see what the mode of the most common displacements are. It could be that there's less choice in the 300-600cc range than 600+. Could also be that since most of these are beginner bikes for their segment, that people look at what's popular for their first bike, than start branching out for their second bike, looking for what they personally like.
A bigger bike restricted to less power isn't something I've ever seen in the states. At least not for the purpose of beginners. So that might be one reason. Also I don't see people spending more money on a power restricted bike when there are just smaller bikes available for less money
I would guess it is a commuter thing. A 300cc has enough power for the highway and is tight on side roads. They a cheap to get into and in truth, everyone that doesn't ride a road bike thinks they look cool so that is 95% of the normies out there. My city in Australia has sweeping hills surrounding the entire SE to NE side so larger sports tourers and Harleys are popular but in a really urban city like Melbourne on the other side of the nation that has fairly flat terrain and a massive population, the bikes are all small capacity for commuting.
I own a 765rs. It don’t sleep on the ryker that thing is surprisingly fun. Like not even joking I couldn’t stop laughing at how fun it was. Drifting every corner stupid fun
Bullshit. Can-Ams are for people who like snowmobiles and Jetskis but can't always travel to where there's snow or water. You should ride one, there's no way not to enjoy it-you miss leaning the bike, but you still have to shift weight and you don't have to worry about dirt/wet spots!
No disrespect to the wisdom of crowds but, for me, part of the ethos and appeal of owning a motorcycle is NOT to own the same motorcycle as every other person🤷♂️
Lol don't go too far with it though, a friend of mine always rides oddball bikes and has to order parts because nobody carries them. He definitely stands out in a crowd though
Part of the reason I love my Husky 701. It's rare enough to not be mainstream, but still has enough dealer and aftermarket support to not be hard to get parts for either. Best of both worlds.
Give a Ryker a try, Yammie. Especially off road. You might find it interesting. I own a Rally and enjoy it. The 900cc is decent considering it has a CVT but the F3 has a bigger engine with a semi-auto trans.
@@RollinwithRoland Why hate it? It's another way to get people riding and not driving. It's like, 75% of the same experience as a motorcycle, just no leaning or shifting. They're relatively customizable as well. The newer Rally can do light off road but nothing too crazy. It'll get sideways at least.
Dang, I knew the big HD was doing good (especially in murica, bc big haunkin engines is just… us… but 1/3 of motorcycles on the road?! That’s nuts bro!
Keep in mind it's the number 4 now, but it hasn't been around for long. Something that's been in the teens (for example) for many years running will have many more total examples on the road.
I've had both a 2015 R3 and a 2019 CB300R and while yes the R3 is faster and performs better, IDK, the Honda just feels nicer. It is more appealing to the general eye more. It's a beginner bike that isn't a ninja. Buying an R3 is still like buying a ninja. Not everyone wants to start on a sport bike I guess. Also the Honda is stupid light so it's definitely more confident inspiring
And the cb300r is a great commuter. Getting around traffic easily and good mileage. And yes low maintenance and good reliability. What's wrong about that.
Since went has Polaris made Can Am? its made by Bombardier. What it is is a snow machine with a wide tire in place of a track and tires in place of skis. I know u 'merican uve never seen a snowmobile. Unless ur frm Montana or Michigan but then they're our cousins
Most new riders know little to nothing about bike maintenance. Getting Honda of the mind for a first bike is understandably difficult. Suzuki makes solid bike engines, but their bikes get compared to their terrible cars. Kawasaki reliability is up there with Honda but most new riders have no experience with them. The only things that's going to knock Honda from number two is if Toyota made a bike that's as boring as their cars or Harley finally kicked the bucket.
It’s not just new riders- most people- they don’t ever factor in maintenance- car/truck/motorcycle , basically anything mechanical- they don’t plan on doing it themselves or paying someone else- the thought it needs preventative maintenance escapes them.
Couldn't find a svartpilen so I got a Triumph Bonneville T100, and I'm not a hipster for sure. All my friends ride Harley's so I wanted something different
Haha my Ryker made the list! Wish you didn't trash my Can-Am as much as you do but I get it there not for everyone. Thanks for the video found it entertaining as always.
i’m not surprised to see ohio near the top, i got a ryker back in february and since i started riding i’ve seen more bikes than i can ever remember just in my area
hei papa yamm, how can you forget the bike market in India? it's a country with the second large populated country with a lot bikers and enthusiast folks
Maybe in the United States.. took a Ryker 900 rally on trade and couldn't give it away. Dealer's are literally sitting on dozens of them and nobody wants them.
I've been following the used bike market on the local Craigslist here in Reno and nothing has been selling.. I see the same bikes for sale, mostly Harleys for weeks on end.. would you pay $35000 for a used Harley? Hahaha. 😂
Now see, if you'd thought about doing a giveaway Speed Twin LAST month, you would've been able to participate in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with it. Would've made great content for the channel!
This list makes no sense. Harley Softail, Pan Am, R1250GS, MT-07, grom, scooters? How can the Husky be number 4 when they aren't even close to Harley in total sales.
Man, that thumbnail is the essence of uncool. That being said, I’ll end up on one myself when I’m too old to keep my balance. I’ll ride till I die. 2 wheels or 3.
I'm about to take my rider course, and as much as I love bikes, I live in Pittsburgh, the city of potholes, salt, construction, and strange weather. I really, really want a bike, but I also want a vehicle that's safe, fun, and stable in almost any condition, and I can use almost year-round, unless there's a lot of snow. (And again, our city salts our roads to excess, even my miata skids around on the stuff). Those are the basic reasons why I'm going for a Ryker 900, unless I REALLY love the feeling of riding the bike in the beginner's course. I really want to zip around on something in the open-air, but safety and road conditions are an issue for me (plus, I have an inherent love for drifting, and the Rykers can drift...) Maybe one day when I move to a place with better roads and weather, I can fulfill my dream of owning a Trident Street Triple or something along those lines.
It is. I'm on my second year w one and ppl still stop and ask me about it daily. Goes 155km/h so I can still overtake on the highway and beat everyone off the line. I mostly ride around town and fill it for $12 Canadian
@@knightrider693 I've been tempted myself. For the last 4 years I haven't ridden a geared bike, I've had scooters for my Deliveroo job. For long days in city traffic, I want the ease of twist & go - although I almost crashed once when the throttle stuck open and I didn't have a clutch lever to pull in. Also in winter when hands are freezing, I didn't want numb fingers working the clutch, making me worried about stalling. Now that is only my 2nd job and I am considering a geared bike. The power output and weight of the bike makes me think it'll be as close to the old 125cc 2-stroke race rep bikes. Except this will be comfier and possibly more of a hooligan just by being upright and not having weight leaning over the front. I am tempted but probably want a bigger bike for going longer runs occasionally.
When i used to ride with my grandpa (learning and such) he said that you always should wave to three-wheelers, even though they aren't "real bikes". And the reason for that is because that is that they may have gotten injured on a bike or aren't capable of riding 2 wheeled motorcycles and therefore should be respected and noticed by other riders as if they were on 2 wheels :)
3 wheelers are absolutely motorcycles, but only to a point. Anyone who trades a steering wheel and pedals for handlebars and pegs is okay in my book, but the slingshot and the trex sit-in types don't count. Here in Canada they're super popular because it's basically a snowmobile for the road, and I see can-am spyders everywhere.
I dont count Can-Ams as motorcycles. I'd say a scooter is more deserving of a wave than. A trike is fine but no Can-Ams.
@@WestCoastWheelman Don't forget the morgan 3 wheeler. With its enormous v twin it's basically a harley.
@@TexasP00nTappa oh brother who hurt you?
@@mgkleym
A new Morgan 3 was introduced earlier this year. It no longer has a V-twin engine. It’s got an inline 3 cylinder now.
I've been riding for over 60 years now, and in that time I've raced dirt and ice, been an NMSF Master Instructor, served as an 8Th AF Motorcycle Safety Officer and toured most of the USA and Europe on 2 wheels.
I learned on my Dad's Knuckle, and my first bike was a Basket Case Panhead. Since then I've owned Harley, Indian, Triumph, BSA, JAP, Frances Barnett and even a couple of Hondas. In 2019 my knees got so bad from old Service Injuries I couldn't hold up my Road King anymore. At that point I went to a Can Am Spyder RT, and Love it! It's a wonderful Road Tripper, and would choose it over any of my old 'Glides.
And for the young bucks who like to cop 'Tudes over those of us "Up On Three", you should remember the Old School expression that it's not WHAT you ride, it's THAT you ride, and bear in mind that we may have had to go to 3 to continue riding. BTW, though my wife owns a cage, I still don't, and haven't in years.
Small correction, Polaris has nothing to do with Can-Am, that is a division of Canadian company Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP). There's even a BRP logo on their tank badge.
These guys know very little about anything motorcycle. They get clicks by catering to the lowest common denominators. They shit on everything “they” don’t like to piss people off. We post comments defending our brands and they make money. If you look at the bigger picture, they offer nothing positive to the community. They have said many times they don’t give a shit or care about what people who watch their channel think or have to say. So thinking they know the difference between Ca-Am and BRP or that they even care is laughable. Hell the data they quoted in this very video is extremely outdated.
I was thinking the same thing.
i was about to comment the same thing. thanks for clarifying
I'm in Ohio, and there are bikes everywhere. As for the weather, a lot of us ride anytime there's no snow on the street. So even at 20 degrees you'll see someone out for a short ride.
Same in Canada, I rode well into December last year
Heated grips and electric gear does wonders.
As a fellow Ohioan I was surprised to hear us so high up until I thought about how many other bikes I see on every ride.
I had a chance to ride a Ryker 600 and I gotta say I wasn't disappointed with it. I can see why its popular. Handling is obviously great as it has 3 wheels, easy to ride and it has good power for what it is. My buddy actually ended up buying one because he wanted to come riding with the group but he has MS so he does not have balance and strength to keep himself up so 2 wheels would not end well. Its really is a nice options for disabled people. Power sliding it around corners and the "safe" feeling commuting in rain alone makes it worth it to me. The 900cc is even better IMO
It's such a great outlet for people with a disability. I hope the market for stylish performance 3 wheelers keeps growing.
Never thought I'd' go to 3 wheels. bad right foot and calcified knees (inoperable so far changed my mind. The trikes all felt like after market accommodations and the test drive experience was quite underwhelming. And then I tested the Rally (with a paper bag over my head and no obvious motorcycle gear except the ever present boots and helmet. So now I have my HD Slim AND a Rally. They both please me greatly. Never thought of the MS thing and all the other things.
As a wise old biker said, "If you need to ride, you will ride."
My friend has a 21 Ryker rally 900 he let me test it out and I was like wow that's a smooth and comfy ride
And now you can turbocharge the 900 model. Gives it around 115 hp. Burnouts for days.
My father in law, I guess he is in his 70s, recently expressed an interest in one. In his mind, it was a way to get a motorcycle that addressed his fear of age-induced balance issues.
I was surprised by basically the whole list of most popular bikes. I guess that’s how out of touch I am. Thanks for the new perspective.
People with taste are few in number. You are not out of touch, simply holding a higher standard. Though I do love the ZX6.
Go to any major city and you'll see all of these on every corner. I guess for city riding the small cc standards make sense.
My first bike was a 900cc ryker. I LOVED it. No gears/clutch, no 2 separate brakes, a trunk (fronk), turn signal turns itself off just incase.... you can happily hit grass, wet leaves, etc. No fear. Ride in the rain as you please....no chain maintenance, super comfortable seating. You can adjust foot pegs and handle bars easy for your comfort. it is a total honey badger. It don't give an F.
gas, brake. Go have fun. Top speed around 110mph.
Only downfall I don't like about it is it is slow. 0-60mph in like 7+ seconds. You aren't going to out run anything or anyone.
CanAms are a ton of fun, and the gateway for people who haven't ridden two wheels before. You really want more people on motorcycles? Sell them a Rhyker and stop gatekeeping.
They're also good for people who can't ride on 2 wheels ie disabilities or lack of coordination. I know 2 canam riders and I'm just glad they're out having fun with our riding group.
@@aliasfakename2267 Yep. Exact reason I bought one for my wife.
Will admit, had a 900 Ryker and one year later it convinced me to go to two wheels
The list is skewed toward classes with definitive leaders. ADV bikes are very popular (more so in recent years) but there are so many competing with each other that even though the class is large, it's too diverse to have one model sell enough to make the list.
With the exception of beginner sport/naked bikes, which have three entries on the list. Presumably because of the huge numbers that category sells.
"You'll have America, and like it."
Living in Ohio, we fucking love motorcycles. Motocross is really popular in the state as well.
I was happy to learn that I may be moving over to ohio soon from ca and I’m nervous bringing my bike over there because I’m used to perfect weather
I'm in Kentucky, and I noticed that half of the cars in our state parks and national forests have Ohio license plates. I concluded that there aren't a lot of recreational opportunities in the buckeye state, so I'm not surprised that Ohio is gaga for motorcycles. You do have roads, after all. Our roads are a lot better for motorcycling, though. :-P
@@gavindill4902 we have terrible weather, we just get it in when we can!
@@Liberty4Ever recreational land is next to nothing. We have illegally wheeling at Wellsville or southington. Most out national parks won't allow anything bigger than a quad. Everything else is owned by someone, or an oil company. A lot of Jeep owners go to Kentucky and Tennessee all the time. Motorcycles just make sense. We have some decent curvy roads.
#1 makes sense, When I did the test for my endorsement a guy showed up with a brand new Iron 1200...and he also dropped it on the braking test and caused quite a bit of damage. Felt bad for him but ya.....should have bought that CB300 instead!
I've never seen a 401 on the road. Ever.
Richmond, Virginia is pretty popular with bikes and I have never seen that bike, let alone a KTM or Husqvarna dealership
Yeah I rarely see Huskies also. It's part of the reason mine always gets so much attention, even though it's just a 701 SM. I guess the white/grey/neon yellow colours they use these days just really catches people's attention (good for safety too I guess) and a lot of normies actually have no idea Husqvarna even makes motorcycles, so that also grabs their attention when they see the logo. That said I have seen one or two svart/vitpilens in the wild, but rare for sure.
im in pa and ive only ever seen one ktm it was the 390 adv bike. we even had bike rallies where i live at. never seen a husky or ktm at them ever. i wanted a duke 390 for my first bike but decided not to get one. problem being no dealer close by at all. id love to see a 401 or a 390 or hell any ktm or husky in person.
@@Gofr5 to be fair Husky 701 SM is all I have ever seen
The most registered bikes largely mirrors highest population states, I wonder which states have the most per capita or the most bikers compared to the number of drivers
Yeahhhh, it sucks to not have that context tbh, though I imagine it wasn't available. (Without doing your own math, which is possible but could get sketchy, using different datasets.)
c2w has a podcast episode about just this. Spoiler alert I think Montana was #1/capita
@@Weltap Montana was indeed #1. New Hampshire (my state, woohoo!) humbly takes #5, but considering we are a tiny state in terms of landmass, it's definitely not something to sneeze at
I'm in Ohio and own a Ryker. I used to ride 2 wheels but am physically unable to anymore but missed riding. You don't know how fun they are til you get on one!
They really are. I’ve never owned a 2 wheeler but I’ve always loved riding quads. In Jersey it’s illegal to ride quads on the roads so can-am Spyder or Ryker is the next best thing. I haven’t looked back.
Can-ams sell well in California because you don’t need an M endorsement on a license. You just need a car license. The CADMV classifies the three-wheelers as roadsters, not motorcycles.
You only need a license if you are "for hire" and engaged in interstate commerce.
@@alphaforce6998 prove it....and without the usual SovCit BS.
In Ontario Canada you can get a specific license to ride one that doesn't qualify for motorcycles or cars. But a motorcycle license here allows you to ride a canam. And 3 wheel cars like the t-rex or slingshot are classified as motorcycles here meaning you have to wear a helmet to drive what is essentially just a convertible.
There's 5 bikes in my garage and two of them are can am's. 2017 Spyder F3 daytona, 2022 Ryker Rally for the wife. My two wheeled motorcycles are a 2022 Rocket 3r Black, 2011 VMAX 1700 and a 2011 Vulcan Vaquero custom. Test ride a spyder F3 or a Ryker 900 and you will see how fun they are. I laugh when I don't get a wave when I'm riding my Spyder F3 they have no idea lol.
Another Ohioan checking in! Besides the insane love for motorcycles in the state, we seem to have more than our fair share of motovloggers also!
Yup 650ib and the boys stand out. 💪
The CanAm Headlight feature sarcasm made me ROFL 😅😅😅
Ohio has a rich motorcycle culture. I can’t really explain it better than that, but Akron, for example, has one of the oldest AMA-affiliated club in the US
I live on the Ohio/WV border but travel all over the state- there's always a ton of bikes out on nice days & I rarely see the same bikes/people. The AMA Museum is close by too. A lot of nice roads & places to visit once you get out of the big cities.
West Virginny has some of my favorite roads. I'm in KY so it's a quick trip up into the mountains. Guess I need to plan an Ohio trip, maybe up to the lake. Don't think I've ever ridden on Ohio roads. Usually park in Newport and walk the people bridge to the ball park.
The Can-Am Ryker is super easy to ride, and extremely stable. If you want to ride with someone who's been riding for a long time you can hop on the Ryker and keep up with very little issue. The Ryker is basically cheating. All the fun and very little danger. There's none of that induction into motorcycling where you accidentally loosing balance and slowly laying your brand new Supersport motorcycle on it's plastics while half the cyclists feel your pain, and the other half laugh at you. There's none of that "turning around in the grass" and falling on your face. Braking too hard in the wet and falling on your face. Let's face it if you're not riding a 1940's hard tail, air cooled Harley or Indian with kick start you're not really a motorcyclist anyway. You're just a tourist with fancy gadgets all over your two wheeled car visiting the roads that real motorcyclists ride. The Ryker is not a Motorcycle, It's a scooter. It has a CVT Transmission and single brake just like a Scooter. The best part is when you run out of back roads, or highway to tour and you venture into the city to attend an event or find food; gliding from traffic light to traffic light is effortless. There's no putting your foot down in an oil slick left by some hooptie and falling on your face. The only issue with the Ryker is the height, and trash suspension. The suspension only has two inches of travel, so you feel every imperfection in the road. You are always staring at car bumpers, the old guy who just pulled up next to you in his C8 Vette quietly whispers to himself "Damn that thing is low". If you are one of us ADV Tourist with our traction control, heated seats, and tons of farkles used to being able to tower over most cars in front of us the Ryker is going to be a bit of a shock. The best part of the Ryker is that EVERYONE except "real motorcyclists" think the Ryker is amazing. Your motorcycle friends gave you a hard time about buying a three wheeled motorcycle, they all told you it's ugly, and horrible. Everyone else just showers you with compliments about your Ryker. Little kids point at you with their jaws on the ground while you ride by, teens say "OMG, That is fire", older more civilized ladies will tell you they like your Ryker, and you can see this gleam in their eyes that says "I was a hell raiser when I was younger". After months of people telling you they like your bike, you come to the realization that "Real Motorcyclists" are wrong, the Ryker is a real motorcycle. Maybe they're just upset because they think you are a cheater on your three wheeled motorcycle?
I have a 900 ryker (about 1 year now) and I have to say the only thing... Legit the only thing I don't like about it is that it is slow. I wish it came in like... 1800cc+ . I know they don't do it because of safety but and inspired me to finally get on two wheels. But with each two-wheeler that I've tried, I'm pretty much looking for my Ryker just faster... probably will have to settle for the honda nc750 dct
Good write up except the scooter description
I've got a older Supersport and a Ryker 900ACE and I have no negative comments on it. I never have any problems getting the two lady pleasers from anyone. Respect all riders just ride safe.
"You'll have America and you'll like it!" Earned the thumbs up in today's video
Great video, if you grab a speed twin as a giveaway you should go full hipster with it and try living their lifestyle for a video or two. With so many around there has to be something to it. Lol
You showed an F3 when showing the specs, that one has 1330 cc and 93 hp I think its a very different bike compared to the F3. Ryker has a cvt transmission aswell
Correct, the f3 has a 1330cc engine producing 115 hp and 97 lb feet of torque, nothing slow about it! I’ve ridden just about anything with 2 wheels, I still can! But I’ll take my f3 over any other bike. ❤
@8:38 To be fair, it absolutely would've been the Grom, Monkey, etc. if Honda had built enough of them. They're nearly always sold out at every single Honda dealer within two hours of my house (five or six dealers, three of which are quite large and have pretty good-sized quarterly shipments)
Yeah. Grom is the cheapest fun on 2 wheels!
0:35 "you might have to wait months to get your hands on them..."
*Cries in waiting for his ZX6R*
As a disabled veteran with balance issues, the Can-am is a great bike for those with health challenges, I would recommend it to anyone.
I rode motorcycles up until about 10 years ago when I was sidelined with progressive neuro-muscular issues and have been looking at the Can Am series of three wheeled motorcycles as a way to get back into riding without as much risk as riding a 2 wheeler.
The three wheeler has a blade runner feel. If they run with an idea like that, could be pretty cool
I would have split this list into 3 parts by displacement. Split it at maximum 650cc or 790cc, and then split it again at 1300cc+, and that would have corralled the beginner bikes and the Harley's into their own categories. Lets be honest... beginner bikes and Harleys are just different... Then you could have listed all the glorious motorcycles that weren't beginners or Harleys...
Semi-Chronic vertigo and my wife put me on a Can Am Spyder RT LTD. I've been on twos for decades so I went reluctantly. Long story short, I had a kinda like/hate relationship for the first 5-6000 miles. Wanted to toss it in the bin but at $30,000 I thought better of it. After 6000 miles things started to change. It started putting a smile on my face. At 12,000 miles you couldn't pry it away from me with an AR-15. The problem with these is that most people give up on them too early, they never learn what they have, what these machines are capable of. I will always own and ride a Can AM, maybe an F3S next time, but I'll never be without one because they are an insanely fun vehicle to ride or better stated, Command. It is the only thing I Know that will give me joy every time without fail.
I love my 48 sportster. Didn’t realize it was that popular. Nice
Owning a motorcycle is not cheaper than maintaining a car, unless you only ride 150 miles a year.
Exactly, I do 3 oil changes a season, only run 91 in the tank at $9.50 a gallon Canadian and go through a set of tries every other year. Not to mention replacement parts and upgrades.
I ride a 1330cc Can Am F3 Limited Spyder (115hp/96 lb) and I call it what Can Am calls it a "Roadster". I ride for multi-day camping/hiking/touring not for coffee shops or BBQ joint meetups, it's not for show. I ride alone so no CosPlay accessories or group approval required. I can ride anything I want, and I do. Feels good. Only folks who are negative...motorcycle riders but primarily HD riders, why because of a thing called...wait for it......insecurity. Old fashioned, small pee-pee, look at me, loud pipe for miles insecurity. I three finger down every time just to know they saw me wave and they didn't- burns em up Ha-Ha...grow up kids.
BTW- its not for the pure handicapped or the feeble...and it's not a training rig for a two-wheeled motorcycle. That is the worst idea ever, better to practice on a bicycle, trust me ride I ride BMW''s to Kawi's to mountain bikes and they are not inverted trikes.
Yammie, the 3 wheelers are really fun to ride. They are also great for anyone with a disability, was disappointing to hear you bashing it. Last thing we want is to see our less able brothers/sisters feel even more secluded.
It’s not a bicycle (“two wheeled cycle”), but of course it is a motorcycle in that it has a motor and wheels.
tricycles are still cycles :-)
Cars have a motor and wheels...
Motorcycles are probably more popular since gas has doubled in 2 years… I find it so sad I used to put 20 bucks in my car but now I put 20 bucks in my bike!!!!!
“You’ll have America and you’ll like it” I was dying lmao 🤣
Fun fact: did you know in New Zealand Rykers, slingshots, spyders and some trikes,etc are not classed as motorcyles and dont require motorcycle license nor helmet.
Good Day.
That is mostly not a good thing. Then you have to pay on all toll-roads, pay for parking every where. Then it is just like a car, but miss all the good thing about the car. Where I live they are reg as bikes, but only need a car license. But I got my self a MP3 bike instead. Those are just as riding a bike, other then you can't drive in the bus-lane.
You should cover the 80s import tariffs intended to protect Harley. It’s why we have the odd displacement breaks today.
Yea I have one a 1987 Honda magna700.( Super magna)
the can-am is exactly that, a snowmobile on wheels. that's why it's very popular up north.
You should do a top 7 bikes sold in Europe :) to see the difference with the US
In Canada we call these Can-Am 3-Wheel contraptions “Summer Snowmobiles” LOL
The get absolutely no respect LOL
To be fair that's not a bad description. You lean like You're on Is a Snow mobile. You You don't lean like you're on a motorcycle. If you understand that. Understand it's a different writing experience Then a motorcycle. You might be OK with it. So someone with a Snow mobile That had their Winter season cut short It may fill a void. It's OK to be a little different.
@@darwinmichel2087 Bombardier = Ski-Doo = Can-Am.
@@joee8795 I know .
I’m a hipster with a Speed Twin and one of the things I love about it is that I’ve never seen another one on the road. I’m surrounded by Harleys, GXers, and whatever 600 the squidlets can afford. Now that the Speed Twin is a best seller does this mean I’m going to have to trade in my hipster card and buy a can of Folgers? Should I start wearing tan cargo or boot cut pants? Are the normies invading my safe overpriced hipsternista Triumph motorbike haven? Do I need to grow out my ball hair and feather it into my treasure trail? Has the irony washed out of my faux hawk like Chinese pipe wrap? I don’t want to buy a terribly uncomfortable Triumph bobber Yams!!!!
Another Speed Twin riding hipster here. If I ever ride past you I'll give you the Full Forest gump wave, make a U-turn and just creepily shadow you all the way to the nearest organic grocer.
I would say trade it in and go more extreme, but I'm having trouble thinking of anything more hipster than a Bonneville.
hint for yam: not everyone is a Rossi wannabe :)
2:53 Can Am is actually owned by the Canadian company BRP, which is the same company that makes Ski-doo snowmobiles. So if you squint ever so slightly at a Ryker it looks terrifyingly close to a snowmobile.... Canadians
It is 100% a snowmobile for the road.
@@mgkleym 100%, and for sure they came up with the idea over a few beers haha
@@zacharieb6671 don't knock it till you try it ,don't hate my people ,it's not a good look
@@Pipes61874 Funny enough, I am Canadian, and as a mechanic at a Can Am dealer I’ve rode many. So no knocking here haha.
I bought a ryker ..it was a blast then sold it 6 months later lol. Not a bike but a fun rental lol
Just bought my 2022 ryker rally a few days ago. Unfortunately it broke down 10 minutes after leaving the the dealership. That said it was a fun 10 minutes!! Passed? Yeah I was a bit upset but they fixed it right away, had some blown fuse I think it was related to water in the frunk probably shorted the phone charge port. Buti think it's all better now just waiting to head out again.
I would totally run a Ryker if I had the money, and make it look all apocalyptic just for fun and to look like a dork lol.
Rat Ryker!
Yammie for the win r3 all day !!! Yamaha send this man a check Everyone needs to get into the moto 2 vibe’s to figure the essence of ripping
I was gonna ask when you were gonna do a review of these slap a turbski on that and she be boogie en.
What I don't really understand is why today's motorcycle seats/benches are so extremely uncomfortable in contrast to the "sofa" benches of the old bikes from the last century, I hate sitting on rock hard surfaces, why would anyone want this on his bike?
Harleys and other cruisers are still sofas. But yeah the go fast bikes are butt busters
Because of style, it has to look good in pictures and show room. And cutting costs too.
I have a Ryker ad a secondary bike and it's a fun little vehicle for when you get bored on a Sunday afternoon
Still torn between the R3 and Vit 401. The Yamaha fanboy in me leans to the R3 for obvious reasons, plus that 60th anniversary livery is just 🤌🏽, but objectively speaking, the Vit has way more bang for your buck.
Tear yourself towards an r6
Wouldn’t buy the vit401 get the 701 or don’t bother..
@@AndsoIdid This would be my first bike though and I hear the 701 are a bit too punchy 'cause of the single cylinder compared to say an MT07 or similar 650 class bike.
And let me say it now to anyone reading this comment in the future don't presume to tell me I "should buy a used bike 'cause I'm going to drop my new one and I'm going to feel this way or that way about it". First off, it will be my bike to drop and that's IF and or when -- I drop it. Why be so pressed about it?
That livery is ugly as fuck if you ask me
My complaint against all the z Kawasaki line is that I only fit in one position- z400/650/900 - once on, that’s it. No room to move.
The ryker is a good way for people with physical handicaps to still ride w/o having to support the weight of the bike. HD stands for hundreds of dollars, which u have to have to maintain a Harley. I know 1st hand with my FatBoy.
Good evening, I just recently got back into riding after a 15 year hyacinths. I bought a 2014 harley davidson street glide. I may have just subscribed to this channel but I did watch alot of videos as an unsubscriber, when I first bought my bike and was looking for as much information as I could find. All that said I know Yammie give a lot of grief to Harley riders and to be fair I do to and have a good sense of humor so I take it in strides. But with all of the division in America 🇺🇸 right now instead of giving each other grief and trading insults, we as riders should come together. We all have one thing in common and that's our love for riding. Let's try to work together and keep everyone safe from the death cages.
The R3 you buy with your head; the 300R you buy with your heart. They "don't compete" despite being similar in cost and such. The 401 being in the list surprised me, given how little on YT there is and how comparatively FEW Husky dealers there are, none of which have inventory of course.
I like the Ryker and Zx6r. The svartpilen looks cool too
Ohio is a huge supporter of motorcycle riders. Lots of hilly, twisty roads too.
You are surprised about Ohio, but I bought my motorcycle there. I wanted a new Yamaha vstar 250 and a shop on Ohio (two states away from me) was the closest dealer which had one.
Ok this has nothing to do with this video but I’m just going to start commenting “W800 when?” until they get one on the channel because I know I should just get a Bonnie T100 but I just love the look of the W800 more. So yeah, W800 when?
Why do small bikes sell so well in the USA? Even though we have the A licence system in Europe i hardly see anything under 600CC here in The Netherlands.
Most A2 riders just buy a 650 that is restricted to 35kw.
I think a person would have to see what the mode of the most common displacements are. It could be that there's less choice in the 300-600cc range than 600+. Could also be that since most of these are beginner bikes for their segment, that people look at what's popular for their first bike, than start branching out for their second bike, looking for what they personally like.
Small bikes are more fun, in my experience. I can't rev the bike out when it hits 60 in less than 3 seconds.
probably because even 300 cc is enough power to travel from point A to point B on street and highway speeds (
A bigger bike restricted to less power isn't something I've ever seen in the states. At least not for the purpose of beginners. So that might be one reason. Also I don't see people spending more money on a power restricted bike when there are just smaller bikes available for less money
I would guess it is a commuter thing. A 300cc has enough power for the highway and is tight on side roads. They a cheap to get into and in truth, everyone that doesn't ride a road bike thinks they look cool so that is 95% of the normies out there. My city in Australia has sweeping hills surrounding the entire SE to NE side so larger sports tourers and Harleys are popular but in a really urban city like Melbourne on the other side of the nation that has fairly flat terrain and a massive population, the bikes are all small capacity for commuting.
I own a 765rs. It don’t sleep on the ryker that thing is surprisingly fun. Like not even joking I couldn’t stop laughing at how fun it was. Drifting every corner stupid fun
Can Am’s are for those who have back injuries and can’t ride two wheel anymore but still want to feel the wind.
Bullshit. Can-Ams are for people who like snowmobiles and Jetskis but can't always travel to where there's snow or water. You should ride one, there's no way not to enjoy it-you miss leaning the bike, but you still have to shift weight and you don't have to worry about dirt/wet spots!
No disrespect to the wisdom of crowds but, for me, part of the ethos and appeal of owning a motorcycle is NOT to own the same motorcycle as every other person🤷♂️
Lol don't go too far with it though, a friend of mine always rides oddball bikes and has to order parts because nobody carries them. He definitely stands out in a crowd though
Part of the reason I love my Husky 701. It's rare enough to not be mainstream, but still has enough dealer and aftermarket support to not be hard to get parts for either. Best of both worlds.
Actually its to own what you love and want to ride... I don't care a bit what other people are thinking about it.
Give a Ryker a try, Yammie. Especially off road. You might find it interesting. I own a Rally and enjoy it. The 900cc is decent considering it has a CVT but the F3 has a bigger engine with a semi-auto trans.
Lol
@@RollinwithRoland Why hate it? It's another way to get people riding and not driving. It's like, 75% of the same experience as a motorcycle, just no leaning or shifting. They're relatively customizable as well. The newer Rally can do light off road but nothing too crazy. It'll get sideways at least.
Yeah not the 9k dollar model with 50 hp for 594 lbs.....
@@stubbingtonmarigold3032 The 600cc model is good enough for highway speeds but you won't be a street Rossi with it.
Round here 75mph in a 60 zone will get a semi-truck 8 feet off your rear wheel.
Dang, I knew the big HD was doing good (especially in murica, bc big haunkin engines is just… us… but 1/3 of motorcycles on the road?! That’s nuts bro!
Until you realize that in the 90's it was over 50%. And has been going down year over year ever since.
How is a Husqvarna the number 4 top selling bike in America? I've never seen one on the roads in my life.
Keep in mind it's the number 4 now, but it hasn't been around for long. Something that's been in the teens (for example) for many years running will have many more total examples on the road.
This is right up there with blogs about the stupidest thing an American said to a foreigner
I've had both a 2015 R3 and a 2019 CB300R and while yes the R3 is faster and performs better, IDK, the Honda just feels nicer. It is more appealing to the general eye more. It's a beginner bike that isn't a ninja. Buying an R3 is still like buying a ninja. Not everyone wants to start on a sport bike I guess. Also the Honda is stupid light so it's definitely more confident inspiring
And the cb300r is a great commuter.
Getting around traffic easily and good mileage.
And yes low maintenance and good reliability.
What's wrong about that.
*YammieNoob:* "Other" brands ...
*Me:* _Sobs quietly in _*_Triumph Rocket Triple_*_ ..._ 😢
Since went has Polaris made Can Am? its made by Bombardier. What it is is a snow machine with a wide tire in place of a track and tires in place of skis. I know u 'merican uve never seen a snowmobile. Unless ur frm Montana or Michigan but then they're our cousins
Most new riders know little to nothing about bike maintenance. Getting Honda of the mind for a first bike is understandably difficult. Suzuki makes solid bike engines, but their bikes get compared to their terrible cars. Kawasaki reliability is up there with Honda but most new riders have no experience with them. The only things that's going to knock Honda from number two is if Toyota made a bike that's as boring as their cars or Harley finally kicked the bucket.
It’s not just new riders- most people- they don’t ever factor in maintenance- car/truck/motorcycle , basically anything mechanical- they don’t plan on doing it themselves or paying someone else- the thought it needs preventative maintenance escapes them.
2:52 Whoa Yammie Noob, back up there ! Polaris is *not* behind Can-Am. Can-Am is a Canadian brand owned by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP)
"being one cold brew away from financial destitution is the best way to live life" lmfao dude you are a mad man with the quips
Great list, personally hard to get rid of my 1982 Honda CB750 cafe racer. Has alot of old memories in that bike lol
I prefer carbs and little to no electronics anyway, give me a bike I can fix on the side of the road with my tool pouch.
@@aliasfakename2267 same, but sometimes ABS comes in handy lol
@@sovereignviper90 lol I've honestly never owned a bike newer than an '04, a man can dream though.
@@aliasfakename2267 yes a man can dream , only place a wife or girlfriend can't tell you that you can't ride anymore 😂
@@sovereignviper90 lol so true 🤣
Couldn't find a svartpilen so I got a Triumph Bonneville T100, and I'm not a hipster for sure. All my friends ride Harley's so I wanted something different
Great video, keep them coming!
I've always wanted to see inside Yammies panini press.
I love my Iron 1200 cc 2020, I bought it last year and I have modified it. First time year riding a harley, and It this bike has soul!
Haha my Ryker made the list! Wish you didn't trash my Can-Am as much as you do but I get it there not for everyone. Thanks for the video found it entertaining as always.
i’m not surprised to see ohio near the top, i got a ryker back in february and since i started riding i’ve seen more bikes than i can ever remember just in my area
I saw someone on a Can-Am this morning, and I was thinking: "wtf, why?" Now it's showing up in this list :O
I have never seen a naked sports bike that I did like.
Does the 2022 636 have an up and down quickshifter? My 2021 doesn't. Only has up, and a slipper clutch to help with downshifts.
no it still only has up
At the time of your study, Polaris was selling the Victory brand and had not yet released the Indian brand.
hei papa yamm, how can you forget the bike market in India? it's a country with the second large populated country with a lot bikers and enthusiast folks
Papa Yam! Whats your opinion on the Kawasaki Z800/Z800e? Would you consider doing a video maybe? Love ya from Switzerland!
Maybe in the United States.. took a Ryker 900 rally on trade and couldn't give it away. Dealer's are literally sitting on dozens of them and nobody wants them.
Love the humor
I've been following the used bike market on the local Craigslist here in Reno and nothing has been selling.. I see the same bikes for sale, mostly Harleys for weeks on end.. would you pay $35000 for a used Harley? Hahaha. 😂
Now see, if you'd thought about doing a giveaway Speed Twin LAST month, you would've been able to participate in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with it. Would've made great content for the channel!
Never thought I would see my house in a Yammie vid... Clearwater Beach is a solid collection point for squid squads!
This list makes no sense. Harley Softail, Pan Am, R1250GS, MT-07, grom, scooters? How can the Husky be number 4 when they aren't even close to Harley in total sales.
Damn. Where's the Grom?!
Man, that thumbnail is the essence of uncool. That being said, I’ll end up on one myself when I’m too old to keep my balance. I’ll ride till I die. 2 wheels or 3.
I'm about to take my rider course, and as much as I love bikes, I live in Pittsburgh, the city of potholes, salt, construction, and strange weather. I really, really want a bike, but I also want a vehicle that's safe, fun, and stable in almost any condition, and I can use almost year-round, unless there's a lot of snow. (And again, our city salts our roads to excess, even my miata skids around on the stuff).
Those are the basic reasons why I'm going for a Ryker 900, unless I REALLY love the feeling of riding the bike in the beginner's course. I really want to zip around on something in the open-air, but safety and road conditions are an issue for me (plus, I have an inherent love for drifting, and the Rykers can drift...)
Maybe one day when I move to a place with better roads and weather, I can fulfill my dream of owning a Trident Street Triple or something along those lines.
I'm sure the cb300r will be plenty of fun for young riders or anyone wanting a good quality, affordable, and light weight bike for city commuting.
It is. I'm on my second year w one and ppl still stop and ask me about it daily. Goes 155km/h so I can still overtake on the highway and beat everyone off the line. I mostly ride around town and fill it for $12 Canadian
@@knightrider693 I've been tempted myself. For the last 4 years I haven't ridden a geared bike, I've had scooters for my Deliveroo job. For long days in city traffic, I want the ease of twist & go - although I almost crashed once when the throttle stuck open and I didn't have a clutch lever to pull in. Also in winter when hands are freezing, I didn't want numb fingers working the clutch, making me worried about stalling.
Now that is only my 2nd job and I am considering a geared bike. The power output and weight of the bike makes me think it'll be as close to the old 125cc 2-stroke race rep bikes. Except this will be comfier and possibly more of a hooligan just by being upright and not having weight leaning over the front. I am tempted but probably want a bigger bike for going longer runs occasionally.
I love mine. Goes plenty fast and is reliable and looks cool. Was affordable so win all round
@@chrisn1507 excellent 👌 glad to hear that
I just bought a bonny, and I feel called out. I aint no damn hipster!