11 Ways that Dirt Bikes are REALLY DIFFERENT from Street Motorcycles

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[@rawhide154]

Get your kids dirt bikes. Those skills saved my ass on road a few times.

[@sakshyamindrabudhathoki9157]

True

[@TheDouglas717]

Starting on a dirtbike is the only way to get a real grasp on what's your actually doing on a motorcycle imo.

[@Xener09]

I started with downhill mountain biking, then dirt biking, When i went to street i just combined my car driving and bike riding skills and it was super easy to transition.

[@Rev8]

Riding dirt before you hit the street is the best way to learn life saving lessons

[@Bencwolf]

Dirt and grass is a little softer than pavement. And a set of ascerbis plastics is cheaper than a set of fairings for a streatbike

[@TheDouglas717]

I've road in the dirt all my life. In the last few years since I've started riding the street with my DR650 enduro I've really noticed how differently people approach riding when they are starting on the street. Its almost worrying. I think to really know what your doing on a motorcycle you need to start on dirtbike. You get such a better grasp of what's going on that way.

[@Rev8]

@@TheDouglas717 Agreed. Skipping dirt and starting on street is asking for disaster.

[@Shultzchet]

It makes a huge difference, I have been riding dirt since I was 5 and im 21 now and I race desert scrambles in CA, I just got a dual sport last year because the ktm 350 exc is great for offroad racing but still street legal so I got my license, and because I was only 20 I had to take the class, and everyone else in the class said that I had by far the most bike handling skills, and I was on a little Honda rebel and I had never ride a street bike before then, some people in the class already had there permits and had done street riding before. The only things I dont get is why they push so hard to keep you elbows in and more importantly all 4 fingers on the clutch and brake, they kept telling me to use all four fingers and I wasn't having any problems with pulling in the clutch or stopping at max power with one finger, then I went back to my bike still one finger clutch and brake and easily locked up the front brake pulling less than as hard as I could.

[@Bencwolf]

@@Shultzchet I think the four finger thing is because people aren't as familiar with how their bike handles. When you ride dirt you quickly learn how fast your bike locks up the brakes, how much you can dump the clutch without skidding, and how much you can push turns. People just learning to ride that have never been on a dirt bike may need the control four fingers provides. I ride a klr650 and do a lot of offroad riding. My klr handles, stops, and puts power down way differently than my klx450. Both are fun and both teach different skills, especially when you ride offroad

[@jayneversober1370]

11 ways Dirtbikes are different from Street bikes: Everything

[@TheLiamis]

Easier to say how they are similar.

[@mindwalkerpod]

But, but, Yam, I care about the dirt vids and content

[@blessedbethecurse]

I also care

[@Jagknorr]

Would be cool to see if he throws in a random dirt bike vid alongside his normal stuff. Ya know?

[@Alfa4]

me too, I would have LOOOVED a video about his trip to Mexico in the D Scrambler

[@vebez5993]

I know my eyes lit up when I saw this video

[@FriskyDecisions]

We wanna see yam on an mx track. Murphys Mx in Austin would be a good start

[@darylblank1957]

You said before that motorcycles, and motovlogs as a genre, are inherently aspirational. I'm a street rider that really wants to do dirt bike stuff. Please do more dirt bike content yam.

[@andrewwiltse8882]

The guys I grew up with that owned dirt bike then when to street bikes were amazing riders. Fearless was what I called it!👍

[@Shultzchet]

Ballsy is the word, im a dirtbiker and I've hit 95 on a dirt road but there are still guys who fly past in a desert race, the last one I did was super dusty and you couldn't see much and the ground was super rough, the kind of chatter bumps the make it difficult to hang on but you could push it if you wanted, I was getting to probably 50mph and I was having some pretty good head shake when I relaxed my arms ever so slightly, and I was still behind the top riders by like 5 minutes over an hour race.

[@Lennartnieuwland]

We want more dirtbike content!

[@russellstephen6998]

I'm here for the dirt bike content

[@Alejandro388]

plot twist: Yammie Dirt channel was bourn today

[@anthonypipkin]

I’d watch that

[@rickhouston2144]

Today on Yammie, launching a 500lb duel sport!

[@TortureTestMagazine]

Can't wait for your top 10 dirt bikes video! "#1, DR200...."

[@reeveharper8424]

Torture Test Magazine race spec DR200, they say it's the fastest bike on the planet

[@ALizardInCrimpson]

Once you can run laps around dirtbikes at the track with a GS, it is said you are ready for the relentless power of the dr200

[@StreetSaviorApparel]

I love the fact that I watched this while my brother kyle was out riding dirt bikes

[@lilnimbus4cr548]

😭😂 lol

[@neil_hamel]

Long time street rider, new dirt rider. I would love to see your new journey into dirt bikes as well! Plus, more content is always good for the channel!

[@mattcm32]

I’d love to see some off road videos. I’m considering switching from one adv bike to two more dedicated bikes, one dirt bike/dual sport and one street/naked bike.

[@lilbottle9709]

you should

[@gavin8859]

Very informative. I’m a off-roader myself and would love to see more videos like this one!

[@haydenprince2060]

Father Yam has blessed us with more of his infinite knowledge

[@davidperry2856]

Love y'alls content, keep up the good work.

[@brannonhudson6868]

I think it also might be worth mentioning the different steering angles, rake, etc. and also the link rear suspension that is typical of dirt bikes.

[@xxxxx7876]

Waiting for the RS660 review, come on guys don’t be late for the party!!!

[@brendantremmel479]

9:45 Chains lookin’ a little loose there... You usually want to be able to fit 2 fingers vertically (snugly) between the top of the swing arm (right before chain rubbers) and the chain.

[@mindwalkerpod]

It's on a stand in that clip so the swingarm geometry would be slightly different, chain would be looser than when it's on flat ground

[@HobosCanFly]

@@mindwalkerpod but a triangle stand doesn't take all the weight off the rear wheel, therefore the chain actually appears tighter than it would on an actual stand

[@mindwalkerpod]

@@HobosCanFly my bad, I thought it was a full out one

[@HobosCanFly]

@@mindwalkerpod no sweat man

[@yammienoob]

It's within KTM's spec (55-58mm) which is much more accurate than "two fingers"

[@patelbv]

it's a narrow segment, but off-road riders are very passionate about it. I agree with the others; more content would be great, but just as a mild supplement to the current street content.

[@emersoncamargo9392]

You should get a dual sport like the 350 exc-f or beta and do a video series that shows how versatile they really are, maybe even sumo? The dirt boys would enjoy.

[@woutverhaegen7049]

motocross content... yes please!

[@MartyMcfly2001onPS3]

Yam you should ride a 2 stroke bike, they are even more light weight and make power every other stroke vs every fourth stroke.

[@mitchthorogood629]

2 strokes are trash cmon now

[@kinderboeken55]

@@mitchthorogood629 they def aint

[@kevink1430]

2 strokes is where its at

[@Vel0city7770]

None are better than the other The both have things that they are better at

[@tankedjackish7592]

Watching this video made me more confident as a vertically challenged rider (5’6) I am currently riding on a 2019 Triumph Street Triple R LRH

[@modificationnation73]

I started on dirt bikes and it definitely helped me with starting on the street.

[@GasGrassOrAssetto]

Tubeless is the way to go on dirt, it allows you to ride LOWER pressures than tubes. You got it backwards

[@vebez5993]

Yeah and you can easily plug tires

[@DoUNoKylie]

Plug dirt tyres?!?! Damn you are trusting if you want something you can run “flat” mousses seem to be the way to go

[@yammienoob]

Tubes vs tubeless is often a subject for debate when it comes to riding off-road. Pros and cons to both - I prefer tubes. Less risk of denting the rim and then having a wheel that doesn’t let the tire hold air

[@EugeneYunak]

@@yammienoob when he said "tubeless" he more likely meant something like Tubliss system, where you do in fact have a tube inside, just a very small one with 100psi to hold the tyre beaded, and 0-10 psi in the rest of the tyre for max traction. personally, i run mousses on enduro bikes

[@vebez5993]

@@DoUNoKylie I was saying you can plug tubeless tires in a second. It's better than patching a tire on the trail

[@matthewschulze7116]

Started out on a 100cc dirt bike at 9 years of age really helped transfer over to the street bike which is a 650 adventure bike

[@Feunik]

That Smokescreen bike change. Much Class. :D

[@ryanschmidtgall2535]

Started on the dirt as a wee traveler, here now with both a Yamaha FZ6 and KTM 450 exc

[@aswfishing4319]

You guys should give away a cool KTM dirt bike!

[@romeoroberts8456]

More offroad machines plsz where i live its all about the offroad scene and its crazy 👀🔥🔥🔥

[@DaCommentChannel]

little knitpick. you didn't mention the spokes when talking about the tubes, instead the tubes were there to allow for lower tire pressure. Then you said, the spokes were there to be able to use the tubes. Its the other way around. you need tubes to use spokes (yes there is tubliss and mousse) and the spokes are there to allow the rims to flex.

[@Hughmungiss94]

HELL YEAH MORE DIRT BIKE CONTENT!

[@newscootgoofin]

Would absolutely love seeing more dirt content. Would be cool to see track runs and reviews on bikes. Also wouldn’t be mad if you added motocross bikes as a giveaway series

[@Fayco1981]

The weight alone is the biggest difference for me when transitioning from dirt to street. Getting used to trusting the tires on the street has been my second biggest hurdle. Rode MX for 25 yrs and just recently switched to the street. Good video though.

[@rubberneck2855]

I moved from a dirt bike also, used to avoid tarmac and headed for the dirt, opposite on road bike

[@Fayco1981]

Thanks Rod. It’s like riding in the race with a bunch of beginner riders that don’t know what they’re doing😂😂

[@pbourdon231]

Let's just cut right to the chase: Dirt bikes > street bikes

[@milaventurasprod]

More off road Papai Yamo!!! Cool vid!

[@racebeast_s2456]

About tubeless and tubed tires, yammie got it wrong. You should run tubeless tires on a dirtbike because that actually allows to run lower pressures. If you've got a tube in there and you're running low pressures it's gonna get pinched between the rim and tire and therefore cutting through the tube inside. Can't happen to a tubeless tire, and tubeless tires are easier to fix, just plug them.

[@nickclarkuk]

I used to own a Husqvarna FC350 . It was the most fun I’ve ever had on 2 wheels.

[@BeatByATaLi]

Yes. Pls more offroad stuff. Pls 🙏

[@bonjovi1354]

I am a very enduro loving guy .. can't purchase and maintain a dirt racer ...so went for a dualsporter ...loving it ..best decision

[@leithymmesser4690]

I almost got a ktm 450 mx-f a couple months ago. I didn't even get on it because the guy was so eager about me riding it, and I was kind of scared because it was a lot bigger than I anticipated. But I got a crf250 and I love it and can't wait to upgrade!

[@keithpeterson3731]

Never rode a dirt bike but I daily a dual sport. At 6'4 I need a taller bike, I would love to ride a true dirt bike sometime and would appreciate content about dirt bikes!

[@pampalmater]

yes more dirt bikes please!

[@heyoitssky1191]

I noticed this going from dirt bike to a r6 and it has definitely been an interesting experience

[@49Roadmaster]

A great comparison which end is up video.

[@jamiegriffin4916]

You should start a dirt bike series!!

[@lukeyoung650]

More dirt bike content would be awesome. Also try a two stroke dirt bike they're an absolute riot. will be a completely different experience from any other bikes you've probably road.

[@couriersix776]

Got a husqvarna tc125 and it cranks out power it’s such a small engine that packs a big punch

[@asdbg]

I love how you did this video in moto boots. I wouldn't approach a dirt bike without boots either :D

[@benijos1]

Please more dirt bike videos!!!

[@smelly551]

this was interesting as somebody interested in getting the new kawi supermoto

[@bowsershark]

Snugging up to a tank! Thus, the crouch rocket

[@gavin8859]

I love the dirt bike vids

[@16driver16]

Kyle here, i ride a tw200 that seems to be halfway between the dirtbike and streebike specs, 10" ground clearance, 6" of suspension travel, has plates and lights and speedo, but no extra frills anywhere, also i need my first valve clearance check, in between the two as well.

[@dylandozal5742]

Gotta get some off-road yammie content!

[@colt2512]

I Love both of mine. KTM Duke 390 and a Husqvarna TE300i.

[@LordAnestis]

I think you never done a video on a Scooter or a 125cc underbone bike, these things are interesting too you know! I have a 2010 Street Triple R and a 2013 Yamaha Crypton X 135cc btw.

[@rubberneck2855]

If you run a KLX250 on the road you can fit full road tyres and lower it, lots of fun.

[@JCrozier1]

More dirt! At least more dual sport stuff. Let's see some content about that drz that Spike keeps complaining about. I'm trying to decide between a DRZ and a svartpilen right now. I'm more road than not but looking to be more off-road in the future.

[@anthonypipkin]

Big fan of the soundtrack for this film :) oh, and cool bikes I guess haha I do have a new perspective of ride ability on the dirt bikes now compared to something like the tall seat on an Africa twin. So where does the dual sport fit in all if this? Is it just a “street legal dirt bike” or is it more like “a z650 with better shocks and wire wheels”?

[@mindwalkerpod]

Would've been interesting to see how spite's weight and stature affects the ergos. Another big difference street vs dirt is how soft the suspension is. When sitting on it the seat heigjt squats and lowers more significantly

[@anthonypipkin]

I think this would be good for the smaller crew as well. Let’s see them all model the bike!

[@Shultzchet]

Squat (sag) is different than actual stiffness of the suspension, both bikes are probably running about the same percentage of sag, but because their is more travel on the dirtbike it moves more when you sit on it. But I would assume the dirtbike actually has stiffer suspension because it has to hit large bumps and jumps, where a street bike is usually on a smoother surface but may come across a few potholes or dips in the road. And a roadbike suspension needs to move when it hits a small bump like a crack in the road for comfort, but a dirt bike set up for pro motocross wouldn't even budge on a small bump like that. Dirtbikes set up for Supercross or motocross arent comfortable to ride at a moderate to slow speed or while sitting down.

[@LilLefty27]

We gotta see some GoPro footage of yammie at the MX track 😗

[@UtoyOnWheels]

That's some high-level hollywood animation!

[@valus24190]

i ride a KLX 150 BF SE both on and off road, it weighs 119 kilos wet, i love it even if there is 0 power

[@nicoleheaney3090]

More dirt content please! Like a dirt bike riding techniques 101...,,

[@reedramey7394]

Why did someone dislike this video like 2 seconds after it came out

[@chrisbekker9698]

Idiots that's why

[@SVTBansheeman]

Two Harley riders

[@porterdallenbach1639]

Awesome video! I'm a confirmed Kyle, born off-road squid. Would love to hear your thoughts on off-road riding coming from a street background in a Yamcast!

[@bryden_smith]

Dirt bikes for life that’s all over ever had trying to get a street bike

[@guitarworld101]

Sliding around and jumping a dirt bike is the best way to put a smile on your face and shit your pants at the same time.

[@bolebecemch861]

Yams did you really just lift the back of that ktm by the can? Gotta get you a seat strap boi!

[@keenan3201]

More dirtbike videos please

[@Jagknorr]

Learned on a dirt bike in a big field. Because of the seat height i flopped that thing over many a time. 😂 never did any REAL dirt bike stuff though. I kind of want to now.

[@dart5722010]

Never riden a dirt bike in my life. Lots of quads though. I think I'm a rarity starting on the road before two wheels in the dirt.

[@stoneslash]

I don't know what your metrics say but I'm all about getting more dirt and dual sport content.

[@jami1love]

I have never ridden a dirt bike before but I would love to take one out for spin.

[@AdamsCoastalKitchen]

Can we please have more Dirtbike content?

[@lakeeriemonster90]

My dad owned three super bikes, and he almost died hit a patch of rocks and a guard rail on a Honda interceptor 1000 so I never got a sport bike. I’ve rode sportsbikes and Harleys. 🗣race dirt all day. Sherco gang !!

[@motofoodtrip3603]

I wish someday i have my own bike. . Avid subsciber here idol. From philippines 🇵🇭

[@lilnimbus4cr548]

Clamy Cube, Dirty Shoes, YammieNoob lol shhout out to all the dirt bros

[@ulyssesdugso3520]

I forgot Papa Yam is an economist. Love that Marx reference. 😂

[@nicholasloibl5621]

I'm going from a dirt bike to a street bike how does the gearing change over my current bike is the husqvarna fc 350 with mods has the power of a 400 so when I switch to street legal bikes should I try to go with a 400 cc motorcycle or could I get away with doing a 600

[@PedroHeyMan]

papa yam is now a dirt bro? well things have changed

[@rossjackson3349]

Do a trials bike vid Yam.

[@Wermy58]

Please, make a video about diffrences between dirt bikes and Supermoto

[@zaethebarber9250]

yeah man, I'm looking forward to take the cbt test and buy my first bike... but i need it to be a dual sport and found a Kawasaki KLX 650 that looks nice

[@16driver16]

@@westondifranco9313 the klx650 and klr650 are different bikes

[@billymouque9131]

Won’t get that on cbt

[@chillpengeru]

Dirt bikes are sick but I haven't ridden one since I was a kid, riding in the field by my backyard. I don't know of any trails or terrain near me to ride one so I haven't really thought too much about getting one. Anyone have any advice for getting started?

[@austinmonk8809]

1st and 2nd gear on a 5 speed bike are pretty much the same gear, thus allowing you to start in 2nd easy

[@johndavidwolf4239]

In reguards to gearing, you failed to mention that they often redline at less than 70 mph in higest gear, whereas a 650 road bike will easly go to twice that.

[@noisysounds4420]

Great video. Just don't use the muffler as a grab point.

[@jasonadrianr.garciajr.1782]

That’s the the the.. Z650 😍😍

[@gmanb8933]

what up papa yam

[@kristoffbelonie6694]

More off road videos please

[@washedup_adventurer]

I have only ever ridden the father-in-law's dirt bike. Super fun, but for the obvious reasons, I'd rather have one of my own!

[@kyleleisses4536]

KYLE ENERGY WOOOO!!

[@leoflores227]

Make it a supermoto 🥺

[@MetalJoe0609]

I started off my dirtbiking experience in the most squid missile way possible. No riding experience, but I know what the controls do, time to buy and antique YZ250 out of autotrader. No gear, no clue what I'm doing, and of course immediately went out with dudes who were very good. Not recommended.

[@SiopaoSauc3]

The whole tubes thing is confusing to me as it is the complete opposite on bicycles. Going tubeless lets you run lower pressures without suffering pinch flats on tubes. It must be a volume thing.

[@bowsershark]

First dirt bike, very flickable-> Honda Z50A😊

[@foufoufun]

Moar dirt/ADV bike videos!