The BEST Beginner Motorcycle! (Best Starter Bike)
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Finally someone actually talks about the error margin and the forgiveness of smaller engine bikes. I think the stories of your and Ms.Block will actually get to the new riders. The temptation of getting a big bike early is huuge, but believe me, not worth the months in hospital. Talking of experience here. So trust me beginners: take your time, donât react to haters and stay vigilant!
Really if you got a big bike and spent months in the hospital it is only because you where riding like an idiot and not paying attention. The size of the bike is not what puts you in the hospital. You are what put you in the hospital. In the same way you make your statement the same statement can be made about smaller bikes. If you don't have engine power there can be a time when you need that power to avoid an accident but you don't have it. This is the only fact people need to know motorcycles are 33 times more dangerous than cars. All bikes are dangerous. It only matters what bike you feel good riding on.
«eVi» What I meant was that when you get a big bike early on, while still not being accustomed to riding on two wheels, then a possible mistake that a smaller bike forgives (cuz it has less power), the bigger one doesnât. I didnât speed or ride recklessly when my accident happened because I was still a little scared and to this day I still donât use the full power of my bike because itâs not necessary. My comment was written solely with the purpose of letting beginners know not to make the mistake I did. Get accustomed to actually riding on two wheels and then start thinking on powerful bikes. If you donât, the odds of you crashing or hurting yourself go way up. So take your time and remember: Enjoy the Journey!
I totally agree with you , it's very foolish to say it's the operator and not the power. Inexperience riding anything with tons of power is far more dangerous than a bike etc with less power. Common sense stuff.
đđ I started out on a cbr600rr, and everything is just fineđ€đŻ
I just bought my first bike a couple days ago and will go get my permit next week. It's an 800 so it's gonna be lot riding for now while i work on developing the skills to pass the test to get my endorsement and become more acclimated to riding. My state doesn't require any gear but i plan to get full gear before i get too much on the road. I balance it easily and it feels comfortable to me with the bit of riding i've already experienced
The GTA 6 graphics are looking pretty good imo
Damn bro got the whole squad laughing
Subbed to your channel about 3 weeks ago. Wish I had done so sooner. I'm definitely going to start saving up and working on getting my license, and your videos just continue to fuel my desire to have a motorcycle. Quick story:
Around the same time, on a Friday at the end of work, I was talking with my manager and the subject of motorcycles came up. I told him I was kinda interested in them since my father used to ride a Harley years ago in a bike club. It brought back some good memories of when he would let me ride with him as a kid, especially when we went to Myrtle Beach in SC, since it was a few hours away from my grandparents' house that I always stayed at on summer break after each year of school. He then showed me some pictures of some new Harleys and a couple Indians and I was immediately hooked. When I came home, I immediately hopped on CZcams and started looking at motorcycle videos, came across one of your videos, and the rest was history.
Keep on doing your thing! Continue to stay safe and ride vigilant!! From Maryland
Dude buy the dam motorcycle man. Youâll never look back. But please please take your time your comfort zone is whatâs important.
How's the process coming along??
HEY! I'm from Maryland myself. I was interested in any good dealers or dealerships around to start looking and testing. How's the process coming along??
Maryland here as well. Whatcha get?
I'm about to buy a Yamaha fz6. Join the Facebook group "DMV Moto" They helped me out a lot.
I like how you covered your kill switch when Eric came over! đđđâ
The Scott Rod I saw that and laughed out loud while I watched!
Itâs just a natural reaction / muscle memory at this point being around these guys đ
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Blockhead, your advice is actually pure gold a comfortable bike is one that is easy for you as a rider to get used to
14:30 "Motorcops don't wear jackets"
They can ride circles around almost anyone. But still, they should totally wear jackets.
"I was goin 40 mph thinkin I was goin like Mach 1." I can't wait for that moment lol
I just had this moment. Hit 3rd gear, my speedometer doesnât work, thought I was going crazy fast.... downloaded an app that had a speedometer and realized I was going 45 mph. đ
@@CalebHoss37804 you downloaded an app mid ride?
@@gggg-hq4td You don't do that?
@@chrisi7127 i have never ridden a motorcyle but i have a pedal bike and i wouldn't download one even on a slow pedal bike, apps often need you to do some config/account
@@gggg-hq4td Was just kidding haha, the most I did with my phone while riding was saving it from falling out of my phone holder
Without previous riding experience, I took the HD Basic Rider Course and learned on a governed Street 500. I dropped it 4 times over that weekend, but managed to pass and get my new license. I fell in love with a HD 2017 Sportster 1200 and have been taking it slowly as I get more comfortable being on two wheels. Iâm a stocky, short woman, and this Sportster felt right/comfortable. Thank you for your informative videos!
So you mean your fat?
I wish such a course was available where i live. It used to be available at the local Harley dealership and also the local community college but i've moved since then. Really should have gotten my endorsement back then
Thanks for the good advice. I'm about to get my licence and have no experience with bikes at all. Your videos have helped educate me about bikes so much and have helped me choose my first bike, which will be the iron 883 with the stage 1 upgrade. Once I'm comfortable with that I want to upgrade to the low rider. Thanks again dude!!
I totally agree with BLOCKHEAD throw a leg over as many bikes as you can and find one YOU are comfortable with.
The best way to do that is to go to a âMotorcycle Showâ if you have one in your area.
I started on an Yamaha XVS 125cc, rode that for 2 years and sold it. I then moved onto a 1200cc Indian Scout. Riding that still.
My 1st bike was a brand new 2018 48. In hindsight I wish I went for something smaller and cheaper. But I am very happy with it. I bought it before passing my test and hadnât even sat on it until I rode it off the forecourt lol.
James yep I started on a 97 Kawasaki ke100
50cc mo ped starting today. Really want to get to the point that I feel comfortable upgrading to a 300cc or 500cc. Thank you for the tips blockhead
That's how I did it. It helps you with road strategy without being overwhelmed with a manual transmission.
I have no opinion on this... My first and only bike to date has been a Low Rider S. Itâs the only bike Iâve ever ridden outside of MSF course.
Do you still have it and if so any regrets
GREAT point about getting acclimated to the feeling of speed when on a motorcycle.
In IL, they let you take a 20 credit hour course at community college to qualify for a motorcycle license. They make you use their training bikes. They were all Rebels, Yamaha TW, and Nighthawks but all under 300cc. The first time they let us open up the throttle a bit, change gears and make a quick stop they required us to be going at least 22mph and under 28mph.
The first practice pass thought I was going at least 25 mph...his radar gun showed 17mph. 7mph doesnât seem like a big difference but I could tell it would have compounded if we had to go 45mph or something.
The class really was helpful. Iâm happy I didnât just have someone show me some basics and take the test at the DMV. I sound like a Motircycle Safety Foundation ad, but those classes are great.
But yeah, I totally agree. Iâd say stay under a 750 if you go cruiser and 500 if you go street. Donât listen to all the âgirl bikeâ bullshit. Iâve yet to see a bike that will not start up if a set of nuts is tickling the seat. Having a Summer on a âgirl bikeâ will make you a better and safer rider. It will make the transition to a 1200+ bike a lot easier.
That's a nice way to describe a man sitting on something lol
i love how you covered your killswitch as soon as eric walked up cause i had a feeling i knew what he was about to dođđ
Hey man from Australia. Crazy rules here but cool in a way. 2 yrs on 650 or less the rules just changed used to be only 1 yr which I did. So I bought a HD XG500 for 12 months. To the day did the upgrade test and picked up a Indian Chief Darkhorse 1810cc (111 ci) with the stage 2cams and heavy breather and pipes. Wow đź the power. Took a while to get used to it but now 16months later Iâm still in love with it. Sold the XG500 after a couple months into the Indian. Dropped it once and vowed never (touch wood) to never do that again. Well now 20000km into the Indian Darkhorse Iâm contemplating a new HD Iron1200 as a commuter and suburban sporty while still riding a Darkhorse for the long cruisers. But your right if your comfortable with it youâll grow into it in experience but you have to feel comfortable with it.
I'm learning on a 2017 Scout Sixty, love it. It's my first bike. Never rode before and I love it. Waiting for weather to break in Upstate NY to get back out on the road again. I have a Crusher Maverick exhaust on it and the sound of it is amazing. Thanks for all the inspiration to ride and customize. I learned to ride and shift from the videos you uploaded awhile back! âïžâïžâïž
First bike is Harley-Davidson FXDR 114. Respect the beast always
Dang Block, is ALL of Orlando under construction ???
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All the Damn time shit sucks that's why we ride so far away to get away from that lol
Yes!
Throw back to the old Iron at the end? Nice! My first bike was an SV650. I'm also 6'4" 300 lbs and look ridiculous on a 250. That said, my second bike was a Grom. LOL. Current bike is a 2014 Street Bob. Next bike will probably be a Street Glide or Road Glide. Not selling the FXDB though. Love that thing. Just want something with bags so I can go on longer trips without hating life
over here in uk a starter bike is 50 to 125 cc. I started off 30 odd years ago on a ke100, moved on to 125s passed my test bought a 400 cc xs custom and a xv1000 tr1. now have a 48 and an ultra limited low
Interesting. In New Zealand it's not done by CC rating but wether or not the bike is LAM approved or not. I can't remember what lam stands for though haha. But the bikes vary in cc.
Just had a Google. It's 'learner approved motorcycle scheme' . All bikes under 250cc can be written on learner/restricted licence except those on the prohibited list. Those that are 251 to 650cc on the Lam's approved list can be ridden on a learner's/restricted license. To get a learner licence you only have to have pass a basic handling test plus answer at least 33 of 35 questions correctly. Then after six months of on road riding you can sit for restricted licence. Then go for you full sometime after that which has zero restrictions on bike type.
I live in North West UK. Iâm 67, retired just. Been driving a car since legally old enough (17 here). I have had COUNTLESS cars, including 3 TVRâs and 3 Ferraris. Now Iâm planning to take my bike test in April/May. We have a short summer, June - August, remainder of the year is shit weather. I have money to spend and my first bike will be a TRIUMPH BOBBER BLACK, so Iâll enjoy our short summer. Rock on.
Funny watching this and hearing your wifes progression. I recently purchased a rebel 300 because my brothers Harley 1200 was wayyy to heavy for me. And for my height and weight the 300 makes sense and suites me. Even though the dealership tried to get me to go bigger,i stuck to my guns to what im comfortable with. But it is harder to keep up with my brother on rides
My first is a yamaha bolt 950cc my riding buddy has a 883. It's fun because we battle the whole way on the cruise. Still don't sure who's is better lol. His Harley vibrates like death and paid 11k for his. My bolt idles pretty smooth and the bolt was 6k new. At first my bolt was too much power now I've grown into it, now I just wish I had a 6th gear lol
im looking into getting an indian scout bobber, only problem is the price, 16k new with all dealer fees, but more power than a 1200 sportster, im a bit of a bigger guy and, most of the power is above 4k rpm so i just have to take it easy until i get used to it and it has a 6th gear
My first bike is the Bolt and my only complaint is that it doesnât have a 6th gear also. I was scared of it at first because I had only been on a 250 Vstar, at the MSF course. Iâm glad I got the Bolt as my first.
I love how you covered up your kill switch when Eric walked up to you...
I am starting out with a Milwaukee 8 107 on the 2018 street bob and I have to admit. It is a really nice ride.
love how you covered the kill switch!
Little late to joining the Blockhead family, but I just got into motorcycles, and I have an 81 Suzuki 450. Certainly not a fast bike. But I always wanted a Cafe Racer, so I ignored my friend's advice and bought a project bike. It took me almost a year and enough money to have bought a brand-new bike to finish it and build it out right, but I know every part of that bike because I picked it and I know how it works. And I'm not afraid of it, like I would have been if I had gotten what I initially wanted, which was a Honda CB 750. I'm a Cafe Racer fanatic, so the next one will be a CB 750. But I won't get that until I'm ready and I'll pass the 450 to my wife or my son when they're ready to learn.
I love how you explain everything in your videos in a non bias way none of that âHarley or nothingâ attitude I started out with a mini bike with a stock 3.5 engine as I got older I threw a 15 hp Koehler with mods went an easy 130 kph but got an old 850 special edition now
Iâm happy I listened to people and got a small bike, I got a crf230m (only had one year in the us) and I learned a lot and then after that a cbr1000 fell into my lap and i was able to grow into that
Great video, I bought my first bike when I was 18 it was a Suzuki Savage LS650 and never even got on the road with it. I was scared to ride, when I turned 20, I bought a Triumph Thruxton 900 and drove it home alomst 60ish miles away from the dealer. Almost 250cc jump and had no problem with. I just felt way more comfortable on the Triumph, with of course the healthy fear of the extra CC difference. I'm 23 now and still have the Suzuki Savage turned it into a Bobber and now I ride it and my Triumph everyday.
Keep up the great and informative videos man.
Great video, I totally agree. It's what YOU are comfortable with. I just started riding this year in January. I have a 2017 Harley 48.
I'm really new to riding and I am about to enroll in a motorcycle course the first week on September. We bought a rebel 500. I found them online and sat on one and I knew it was the one for me. I wanted the 300 but the dealer said in traffic it is safer to go with the 500 so I can get out of the way since we live in Metro Atlanta. It's good to hear that they are known to be good starter bikes. Thank you for your videos!
Just got my first bike this last weekend, a new Harley Street Rod 750. Did my MSF course on a 250cc Suzuki, and was actually looking to get the same kind of bike (TU250X), but the way the finances worked out, it made more sense for me financially to go with the HD. That said, i've been taking it slow, and the Street Rod in no way feels uncontrollable or too powerful for me, and this is my first 2-wheeled vehicle outside of a bicycle. I will say that, following on with your review on it, that with the bike running, neutral is a complete bitch to find, and it's far easier to shut it off and THEN find neutral (only when parked of course).
I bought a 1999 Yamaha vstar 1100 for my first bike today. Idk how to ride it, but my dad is going to start teaching me next week. I've been watching your videos for a few days now and learned a lot, thanks bro. đ€
Gotta love Florida never ending construction
Comfort is a huge key! After not riding for way to many years I took the Harley class. The Harley street felt very comfortable compared to the Honda 550 super sport I had in high school. It worked out I got a Aprilia 850 after the class that was very uncomfortable at first. I stayed on back road with speed limits of 35 mpg until I felt comfortable with that. Then moved I moved to roads where I could go 45, then 55, then 65! Stay within your skill set and comfort level.
In the UK you're gonna be starting on a 125 regardless of what you want, unless you're over 24 and feel like doing a crazy course.
I spend 9 months on a KTM 125 and I can tell you it was fun as hell.
Wow man, I have been watching ur videos like crazy and I just noticed where u r and I live sooo close to that Cafe! I am just 5-10 minutes from downtown. I am extraordinarily nervous about bikes... I want to learn so bad but group learning (a class) scares me the most.. thank u for ur amazing videos!
My 1st bike is my current bike, a Honda Shadow Sabre 1100. We rode Suzuki 250's in the MD Safe Rider's Course. When I looked for a new bike, the salesman told me that a small bike is good for a beginner (750-ish), but that I'd grow out of it quickly. He was right. My 1100 isn't big enough now, but I consider it a great starter. (I learned on a dirt bike, so the 1100 didn't seem too big when I bought it.) I liked that you talked about the margin of error, too. I have more of that with the 1100. I still have a couple years left on my bike, but the need for "more power" is there. I got there sooner than others, and that is the crux of your video. Everyone is different. Like you said, and my salesman said, swing a leg over some different bikes and see what's comfortable. Then trade up from there. âïž
After 18 yrs of riding on back, Hubby jst got me '87 Rebel for that exact reason you stated. Gotta get comfy/learn basics b4 jumping in2 the bigger bikes. Btw, I'm 5'10, 190lbs so yeah I'm cheekin' it, but not so intimidated that I don't wanna ride. Thank you for posting this and GO MS. BLOCKHEAD!!â€ïž
I just picked up my first bike. Two days ago. Don't have my endorsent yet but have been practicing with my 1979 Kawasaki xs1100 in the church lots near us
Any size bike is a great beginner bike! Throttle control is the biggest thing to work on, just my opinion btw.
Comfort is very important, like it says on this video. Please do your research on the bike(s) your looking to start on.
If you are looking towards a high end brand. Make sure that your able to afford the maintenance but if you found a mechanic like I did that only only works on the brand you chose for affordable prices, then your set.
Okay Blockhead, 3 things.
1. Bro, congrats on owning the baddest bike of all of your friends. All the bikes in the shot at Ace Cafe, yours is killing it!
2. I'd say you hit the nail on the head man. The best "beginner" bike is finding the one that you're the most comfortable with.
3. Just wanted to say that of all the moto vloggers out there, that you're hands down my fav. You and Ms. Blockhead keep the topics fun and interesting and you make great content. We (your subscribers) appreciate it brother.
A first bike is dependent on the persons experience and size. If u have Zero Experience riding a bike I suggest a 250 or 300. If u have a little knowledge and experience I suggest a 6-800cc cruiser or 400-600cc sport bike. I have only been riding for 4 months and have been through 3 bikes during the first 2 months. Rebel 250 to a Kawasaki Vulcan s 650 to finally a Yamaha stryker.
Ive been riding over 12 years since I was little and I'm glad my first street bike was just a dr200 since 2016 ive done every mod to the carb and air box plus gutting two of the three baffles out of the exhaust and it will get up to 76mph downhill but im always using all the power and finally bought a 1982 xj650 non running and had to swap on some turbo xj650 heads so I ported and polished those plus dimpling the intake runners, it is killing me a 10$ relay is keeping it from goin to 12k rpms lol
ahaha, covering the kill switch = priceless x-D
smaller engines are best for beginners, you are correct.
looks like ladder and chutes, but without the chutes.
lol and a cop to the left.
awsome video !!
Hey Blockhead another good starting bike would be a Zero FX Electric Dirt Bike because eventhough it is electric u can just practice riding on it like it's a gas bike and know how it feels when riding a 2 wheeled vehicle
My first bike was a 2018 KTM Duke 125. Bought it brand new at Christmas. My first ever bike, first time ever on a bike. I love it. I'm in the U.K. so I know the laws etc are different, but don't think I would've had the confidence to start on anything bigger. It's enough for me for now lol. Ride safe
Started on a Honda Rebel. 250cc. Went everywhere with it for about 3 years in LA. But I havenât ridden in about 9 years so now that Iâm thinking of getting back into it, now that Iâm living in Seattle, Iâm going to take the rider course again and see if I want to get the iron 883 or the 1200. Be curious to hear anyoneâs thoughts.
Son just got his license last week. He has a street 500. Seems to be a really good starter bike, has real good handling and not a lot of power. Plus in Australia you can only ride a bike upto a 650 (not super sport)
My first bike is an 82 Honda Nighthawk 650. It's a little tall for me but it's a pretty light bike (476lbs) and the power isn't too much (63hp @9000). I bought it When I was 180lbs, and I'm now somewhere between 140-150 and still haven't got my bike license, and haven't moved it in almost a year, but I'm hoping that my weight loss doesn't make it too hard to handle when I finally get it going again
Way back in 1974 my 1st bike was a CB350 Honda. Had a blast on that bike.
I started off on a 250 v star. Road it for 4 months before I got a yzf600r. Then ended up with my 883. Still in love with it.
First street ZX9R love that bike, probably a little big to start on, that being said I felt comfortable with my wrist control. You have to feel comfortable to ride, if you are filled with to much anxiety your mind will not be clear enough to make safe decision. When Riding (I can't say this enough) you are always scanning the road!!!
Whatâs up Block, new sub here and patreonionian...?
I have a funny story: Once upon a time I bought a Honda Rebel 300 in January. Less than a month went by. Iâm picking up Harley Iron 1200 on Friday. Lol
Funny thing is I do not regret the Rebel purchase. I had never been on a bike before that. Getting started in looking for my first bike, the low CCs and the LOW price point of the Rebel was the way into the game. Mistakes were made, yes. But Itâs all good - Iâm riding.
Thanks for the videos! đ€đ»
These ride along informative videos on your Harley are awesome.
Soo true, the Honda Rebel is the biggest lams starter bike in Australia, next to the Ducati Monster 659
I just bought my first bike...itâs a 09 KLX 250s...Iâm a tall rider so the high seat height is great and itâs really comfortable for me!
I bought my first bike close to a year ago now. It is a rebel 500. I'm really short so it was hard to find something that I am comfortable on. It has been the perfect learner bike for me but I am starting to itch for just a little more power. At the same time, I hate the thought of getting rid of it. I commute to work every day in Philadelphia and that bike is great for getting around the city
my first bike was an 83 Honda V65 Magna(1100cc), i was very comfortable with the almost Standard like seating position but i didnt know how to ride so i bought it and trucked it home, probably a big mistake, took me 20ish hours to really get comfortable, 116HP is no joke, if i could go back i would have probably taken it slower and started on the v30(500) or maybe even the 45(750) but now that im comfortable shes a very comfortable 10 second sleeper
I started out on a Yamaha v-star 650 cruiser that is learner approved in Australia and kept it for a few years and did some huge rides to get up experience. I am now on a custom 2017 Slim S and believe that if I tried to start on this bike I probably would have had a massive learning curve and it would have been dangerous with the amount of power the 110 puts out. The star was a great little learner and was a bit sad to see it go.
Hey BLOCKHEAD, love your channel and recently subscribed and become a patron!! Thanks for all the great info for newbies like me!! I do have a question. I have seen your BLOCKHEAD key-chains in your build videos and I really want one of them. I went to your store that is linked in the videos and don't see them. Is there any way of buying one and where do I go to get it? I know that you are super busy and no rush with the response.
Thanks for all the time you put into your channel!!!
After watching this and being set on the first road bike I was going to buy, Iâm going to follow your experience and start smaller. I was going to go with the Indian FTR 1200, instead Iâll probably start out with the KTM 690 supermoto. For me I think the comfort of being on dirt bikes would be an easier transition to the KTM. Thanks for your vids, very helpful!
The Indian sales guy said, âIf you ride dirt bikes you can ride any bike here even the big bikes.â Yeah, because going from a 240lb dirt bike to a 850lb Chieftan is a great idea for your first bike.
if you can afforded it, your starter bike should be a CVO breakout! đ€Ł I got what I wanted, a wide Glide, and rode it gingerly the first thousand miles, and then let it rip, many miles of smiles, and still my favorite! đ
I've watched a massive number of 'best starter bike' videos, and this one by far has been the best. I am looking at starting on the Royal Enfield Himalayan - due to its all around abilities, low seat height, comfort, ease of riding. RE has had a bad rep in the past for how they did shoddy setup after it arrived in country, but they have just updated how they did that, and quality control in the factory. After I get my bike WE will go for a ride, cause I'm right up in Altamonte.
first bike was a 92 electra glide sport with a 1340cc. everyone told me I was nuts but and its too big but when I sat on it I knew that was it
Always wanted someone to spill the beans on that topic
I can speak on all the point made here, I was looking to a Shadow 750 for my first bike, I had 0 experience on a motorcycle, and barely ever rode a pedal bike. My friends that rode talked me into a bigger bike and I ended up buying a Victory Hammer 8 Ball, thatâs a loooot of bike, and sure thing, I hurt myself pretty good. Itâs been about a year and Iâm considering giving it another shot, on something a LOT smaller haha
Nice Harley, Iâm new to your channel I subscribed!
Thanks, my first bike ever, is a 2020 low rider s
I prioritized learning how to shift, lean, and flow with traffic over going fast on my Shadow 600. I knew it wasn't going to get my 6'2" 260lb butt over 50mph but it was about as good a STARTER bike as I could have imagined! Once I get a little more comfortable I'm thinking about a fat boy or a Victory Hammer S if I can find one
I'm here watching this after getting my first bike a Honda Shadow VLX 600
Was gonna get a shadow 750 as my first bike and went with a Rebel 250 instead. Happy with my decision, but mostly because parking a bigger bike on a college campus is impossible.
I started on a nightster 1200. Wasnt that bad but I was used to learning on bigger bikes. My first dirt bike that I purchased was a 2009 yz450f. I learned way faster how to ride but that was due to the unforgiving results of a mistake due to the massive amount of power. My recommendation...its not necessarily bad to learn on a bigger engine. But just keep in mind any mistake you make could hurt...instead of it just being a scary " oh shit moment"
Yeah, it varies. I had off road, and sport bike experience. I started on my '15 FXDL 103. That bad taste, nor often than not, is unfortunately blood. Be smart, and safe!
I went from a Honda 55 - S90 - XS650 Yamaha. Then 1000 XLH Sportster. I ride a 1983 FXWG now. Good video, and subbed.
I bought a (2015) dr200 new in 2016 got used to that and modded the exhaust, dynojet carb setup and a few other mods to the carb and airbox picking up almost 9hp, then I bought a non running xj650 and I am dying to ride this cruiser after having to buy a set of turbo xj650 heads then ported and polished that stuff myself to now wait on a starter relay hahaha. Two wheels is life
Well, around my city you actually HAVE to get a small bike, as the first license you can get as a beginner lets you ride up to 150cc bikes, two years later you can upgrade to a license for up to 300cc, and two years more after that you can go for a 300cc+ license. So you have to ride 4 years before being able to ride a big bike, which I think is a good thing, in that time besides getting experience you can also grow a bit more mature to actually handle big bikes responsibly.
Just bought my first bike. 2011 Yamaha R1. Gonna log alllllloooot if neighborhood time before I venture out trust me!!
I know it's not a great starter "bike" but I just got a ruckus. I just needed a commuter. And coming from many years of modifying cars and all that I wanted something I could modify to the best of it's potential and make it look the way I would like while not necessarily wanting to go fast but wanted the feel of getting to ride around. It's great! And if I could afford an 883 I would do that but my funds aren't going to be in the right place for a long while
Loved watching this. I dont have a bike nor a license yet. But been watching. Very informative. Cheers
Thank you for all of the amazing tips! I just recently got a Ducati Monster and I canât wait to start riding!
Not a beginner but at 69 looking really hard at a maxi scooter.
Just got my first bike 2015 HD iron 883. Love it! Itâs really all I could afford at this time. Great for commuting to work
how was it for a beginner bike? hard to get used to?
Road dirtbikes my whole life literally since 2 with training wheels (thanks dad) when i got my first road legal bike it was a kawasaki er6n which is the naked version of the ninja 650 and i think thats the perfect starter bike i suggest that bike to my friends or people asking what to start out on that or a 400cc
Great advice but people will always ask what should I get. I'm busy trying to get some of my friends on two wheels. One is picking up and 04 Sportster 1200 today. I started on a 07 ZZR 600. Then went to a 07 Sportster 1200. Now I have a 15 Street Bob.
good video. i started on a cbr 600 but changed to a forty-eight after a year. i noticed that i don't need that much power and would rather much prefer some comfort. now i even ride way better and safer :)
Iâve heard people say that those that Ride or rode dirt bikes are better street bike riders as you learned how to control the bike and prevent falls etc.
Stay away from heavy bikes, less than 400 pounds. 400 cc or less. Riding dirt dirt at first really helps. Take MSF course for safety and decrease insurance costs. It is nice to flat foot a bike but not necessary as you can use the left or right foot technique. KTM makes a 200 and a 390. Make sure you enjoy motorcycles with a small motorcycles before you buy a more expensive larger bike.
My first bike was Honda Valkyrie but I did ride dirt bikes first. My daughter started on a 750 shadow then quickly went to 1100 shadow which with more torque the clutch was so much easier and a year later is riding a VTX1800
I lived in downtown Orlando and I definitely don't remember that cafe being there
Iâm a very lucky kid haha, my first bike was a 2017 softail slim and I loved it to death until it started to have a lot of problems starting so we decided to trade it in because it wasnât very trustworthy, we ended up trading it in for a 2018 sport glide and I absolutely love it but after my experience with my first bike being that big , i definitely recommend starting on something smaller
I'm planning on getting my M license next year. This video has been helpful. Imma look at a rebel and 883 down the road
Over here in the EU we have 'staged drivers license' for bikes: Assuming you start on your 18th: You start on A1/A2 (which allows for max power of 35KW) and after minimal 2 years of experience you do an additional exam and then you are qualified for a full A-license (all motorcycles). Unfortunately, you automatically qualify for full-A if you are above 24 years of age, so the system is definitely not watertight. So people who start riding after their 24th birthday still have to think carefully about starting to ride...
This actually does help. Subscribed. Cheers bro!
I'm looking at the iron883 and the street Bob.
Really funny. I started the MSC on a nighthawk feeling awkward as all get out. By the end I know I could handle more than that bike can deliver. Looking now between the street 750 and iron 883. The deciding factor is going to be fit, but all things being equal the 883 has more intangibles that justify a higher price. I've been really irritated at how the lower end sport bikes are pushed as the "beginner" bikes when realistically there are a lot of options.
I started on a scooter and now Iâm going up into a 2004 Suzuki bandit 600s. I started on dirt bikes when I was younger so itâs really not gonna be hard for me to adjust
First bike was a busa. Yeah I know kinda fast but it taught me respect for the machine and all that torque made it really easy to ride. Try one and youâll see what I mean.
Thanks!! I don't feel so crazy starting on an 800 now! Just bought it a couple days ago and will get my permit next week. Sticking to riding in my boss's private lot until i get more acclimated to how it handles and everything, which will give me more time to get gear even though i live in KS where gear, including helmets, aren't required
hi blockhead speaking of starter bikes I think it depends of the place where you are riding like there in US. your road is wide and longer highways not so much traffic yeah 1000 cc is needed but here in Asia don't get me wrong I love harleys,Indians , triumps those big displacement but here in Asia you still need lower displacement engine to ride everyday specially if you are a commuter bc of narrow roads and traffic in the city I think a road glide or a rocket 3 won't fit in and Yamaha,Honda,kawasaki,Suzuki understand that very much . that's why they dominate the Asian Market if triumph,HD , Indians only understand that I think they can be able to supply smaller bikes I think they can survived here. for Asians these bikes is luxurious and not for daily rides.