2022 Ninja 650 Riding home...Why you need a motorbike in Auckland, New Zealand

Welcome. This is riding home on 19th July 2023 after work. Heavy traffic as always for Auckland (New Zealand). In my car at this time of day, typically takes about 70 minutes to get home, we do it in approx 28 minutes on the bike will taking it chill.
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[@hycron1234]

Yeah in a car that commute would rive me insane! So tempting to get a bike. I used to work on city road many years back, so I knew where that was the moment the video started lol

[@slownige]

That reversing back out the onramp hahahaha

[@jarsky]

Typical NZ driving; deal with this stuff every day wether im in the car or on the bike 🤣

[@72evenant35]

Nice vid bro thank you. Thinking of getting back into riding, Auckland traffic is horrendous. Be careful out there bro, drivers out there be crazy.

[@jarsky]

@@72evenant35 you should, so much freedom with getting around! but yeah have to be hyperaware on roads like this

[@roygoddard9331]

Nothing like a bit of lane splitting at a reasonable pace

[@brucecormack1840]

I ride outside emergency lane most of time,be careful though much safer

[@jarsky]

@@brucecormack1840 that's illegal so I'd rather not

[@moanaterangi3781]

I just got my learners the other day can't wait to ride auckland just killing me in a car😅🤣

[@gaurkshitiz]

Loved the POV ride! I'll be getting my bike in New Zealand soon, and have a couple of curiosity questions (if you can answer). 1. Is lane changing allowed while riding a bike in NZ? 2. Is it legal to wear a half face helmet on a bike, or does is has to be a full face one? 3. Is the helmet compulsory for the pillion as well? 4. How is the situation of road rage with bikers? Do kiwis easily get offended the moment you cross them on a bike? 5. Are there any legalities when it comes to changing the exhaust of the bike? 6. How long does the rainy season lasts in Auckland? 7. Are there any speed cams installed on the roads or is it just the cops with the speed gun you have to be careful about? Again, just curious!

[@jarsky]

@gaurkshitiz hey mate no problem 😊 I can answer those for you 1. You mean lane splitting? Yes it is legal (what I do in this video) but there are rules around it which you can read in the NZ road code. 2. Yes you can wear a half face helmet, as long as the helmet is to one of the accepted standards which there are about 6 which you can read up on. 3. Yes helmet is compulsory for both rider and passenger. It's the o ly safety gear which is. 4. Road rage is okay most of the time, but I've had several incidents with people in Auckland. Some drivers get enraged when you pass them bc they don't actually know that splitting is legal. Most of the time it's fine though. 5. Yes exhausts need to meet noise and emissions standards. They're pretty good with letting you run louder exhausts but if it's obnoxiously loud then they may fail you on yearly inspection, so consider keeping g the oem exhaust or a silencer for passing checks. 6. That's hard to answer as mostly just spring and autumn, but we've had a lot more rain in the last year. Also Auckland is the city of four seasons. It can change very rapid here because of being between 2 large bodies of water. 7. Yes there are fixed cameras, not too common but be wary of those. Also if you don't have a nz bike license, there are riding courses you can do whcuh are subsidised, they teach you about riding in NZ and they reduce your time to get your license by completing them. www.rideforever.co.nz

[@seangray4512]

But mostly....... you need a motorbike to do some wheelies! :-)

[@CaptSnowy]

Hey what cc did you start on I’m looking to start riding when I turn 16 this year and just wondering what’s the best cc to start on

[@jarsky]

Hey! I first rode a Ninja 300, but when I started riding again I got this Ninja 650. It's a LAMS so restricted in power. I'm 100kg, so if you're lighter probabaly a 400cc would be better. Less torque but much lighter

[@Momosvlogsies]

lmao i brought a bike after watching this then whisky throttled and almost fell into a lake 🤣🤣

[@jarsky]

@@Momosvlogsies oh damn man, hopefully all okay! Yup make sure ya don't sit to far back, so you've got plenty of movement to let go of the throttle! 😱

[@Momosvlogsies]

@@jarsky hehe yeah not a scratch just a sore arm I'm taking my BHST lessons so I don't get hurt again lol

[@Xerdoz]

How is the traffic so bad in Auckland? It's not that big of a city and the whole of NZ only has 5,2 million people or so. Did they just copy everything from Australia who copied everything from the US?

[@jarsky]

@@Xerdoz copied in what way? Auckland is nearly 2m population, this motorway is the main arterial route through the city from south of Auckland to North of Auckland if you're passing through. It's also built with water on both sides so limited space to expand sideways. Unfortunately it was poorly planned for a growing city, slow development and a lackin public transport system.

[@speedingnewbie6175]

highly recommended t get an exhaust in auckland. they cant see you they better hear you coming haha

[@jarsky]

Yeah i want a Two brothers S1R black, but exhausts are expensive for the ninja when i have other commitments too. Sponsor me two brothers haha 😅

[@speedingnewbie6175]

@@jarsky haha i wish i could brother xd but i already spent like 7 k nzd in mine haha

[@Kiwi_NZ610]

I be getting my a motorcycle license to get myself a motorcycle

[@jarsky]

Awesome bro, i recommend doing the ride forever course when you get a bike, it's only $20 and will teach you a lot 👌 it will also shorten your wait between licenses.

[@Kiwi_NZ610]

@@jarsky oh okay thanks bro

[@Kiwi_NZ610]

And what was that driver doing must be reversing ​@@jarsky

[@ethanm5432]

8:55 ford ranger drivers are the worst.