25 BEST Beginner Motorcycles! Under $10K!

[@darthgroot9130]

Thank you Bladed! I was hoping that you’d make a video like this. I had very little interest in bikes previously but now I find myself looking at them a lot more. I just need some help knowing what I'll need to get started and this video should help with that

[@timothyowino7371]

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[@darthgroot9130]

@@timothyowino7371 Um, could you explain what you mean?

[@16andbraindead]

@@darthgroot9130 bladed is in your walls.

[@darthgroot9130]

@@16andbraindead Goddammit, I knew there was something wrong with this homeless shelter

[@BABOp593]

Phones are tracking your thoughts now I swear.

[@Sykozona]

That's really convenient, I was just looking for a first motorcycle as this popped up in my notifications

[@rampage3337]

recommend getting a MT-07. it's the nr1 most popular beginner bike and here you have to use your own bike to take your riders license. you also have to do a obstacle course while going crawl speed using the clutch and balancing before you are even allowed out for the street riding test so you know the MT is a good beginner bike that you can comfortably handle and grow in to :). most naked bikes in the 500-700cc range are good beginner bikes. just stay away from the high revving 10k+ ones because they are just annoying for a beginner to ride. other good bikes are the kawasaki Er-6N which is the nr1 most popular beginner bike on a budget. like 90% of the er6n that are for sale here come from people who used it as their first bike and used it for the driving test.

[@Hlilii]

The algorithm can access your home Wi-Fi

[@Sykozona]

@@rampage3337 i've been mainly looking at the kawasaki ninja but i could give the yamaha a look at

[@Sykozona]

@@Hlilii jokes on you, i use mobile data

[@stsscodok9889]

​@sykozona I love my Ninja 400! Probably going to go to an MT09 next year though.

[@Veldrade]

Really enjoying the motorcycle content there ! I'd like to give an advice to new riders : don't overthink your first bike's choice, you're not going to keep it very long, and your inexperience makes you unable to notice many of the flaws people report with some models anyways, so just go ahead and just get whatever you want IN THE BEGINNER BIKE CATERGORY, please don't go kill yourself on a 100+ hp bike because you think you can handle it : you can't.

[@BladedAngel]

yeah, I'm glad you use a HP clarification cuz when most ppl use CC It confuses most beginners. Since some 600s are slow, some are VERY FAST so I just say "Around 50HP area" is great starter. 100HP bikes start to get in 3-3.9 sec 0-60 already, wayyyy too much for most beginners.

[@Veldrade]

@@BladedAngel Agreed, 100 is already way too much for a beginner, I just had to come up with a number without sounding like a stuck up "experienced" rider. Around 50 hp is neat but I think going up to 70 is fine, since that's where most beginner friendly parallel twin 600cc bikes are at. I live in Europe and honestly I would probably have ended up in multiple high speed accidents when I started, weren't it for the existence of the restrictive licence for new riders. And yeah people tend to get confused with CC, so I try to always speak in terms of HP to avoid any catastrophic confusion

[@sarimsalman2698]

@@BladedAngel would me living in a highway centric state limit my options to bikes with 100+ top speed?

[@Veldrade]

@@sarimsalman2698 most beginner bikes top at around 100mph, it was my CBR250R top speed, which was only a 28hp bike, so don't worry about that

[@sarimsalman2698]

@@Veldrade would it be detrimental to ride around top speed for an extended period of time?

[@ismeelbacon2792]

PLEASE we need more motorcycle content. Bladed is becoming the motorcycle GOAT.

[@mythicalducky]

Fortnine is currently the motorcycle goat but i do like Bladed as well

[@BladedAngel]

@@mythicalducky FORTNINE GOATED ASF🐐

[@mythicalducky]

@@BladedAngel they've taught me so much as someone who grew up around cars and not bikes, especially explaining the differences between safety standards and what will keep you alive (now i just need to get the klr650 im saving for)

[@Next2Null]

Just got my 2nd Ninja 400, love little bikes, (definitely has nothing to do with the fact that I'm 5'7 and 130lbs) can't wait for more bike content from you!

[@Castorxd635]

Really loving your motorcycle content, man! Now that I kinda got used to driving and legit confirmed that I really love cars, I think there could be a more efficient way to move around town whenever I don't need to carry anything and that has led me to heavily consider a motorcycle, so I really appreciate your expansion to this topic in your content!

[@slow_bike_show]

Really glad to see some love for the Benellis! They are amazingly refined bikes. The Leoncino sounds fantastic due to their oddball 360 degree firing order, and their naked sportbike the Tornado 600i corners amazingly. Bladed, if you're ever in the PNW/Portland metro area, my riding group would love to have you! You're welcome to ride anything we got 😉 Love the moto vids my friend, cheers😁

[@nathanroyer7514]

This is perfect timing I’m about to get my motorcycle license in about 2 weeks and absolutely needed this!!

[@Slim45ThaProducer]

How easy was it to get your license

[@nathanroyer7514]

@@Slim45ThaProducer honestly not bad here in Minnesota I just got my permit by taking the written test then did the msf rider course and just like that got the license

[@H0kram]

So, what was your pick, man? 😁

[@lowqualitygameplay270]

well im just a guy with an age of 15,who somehow likes bike. There was a time when youtube just popped up a motorcycle video for me,i watched it,and i were so excited about bikes,i even said i will have one,and i will have a good time. Its good to see these bikes,like now i know what bike should i buy. Thank you Bladed,for this video,it helped me so much (sorry if my english is not that good tho,im from Hungary)😊

[@ZagelMedia]

I know it just came out, but the Kawasaki zx4rr looks insane! It has upgraded suspension, upgraded body positioning, and they upgraded it to an inline four, you get the high end power and that 600cc superbrike sound, but it's way more manageable. It's lightweight and flickable, and I think you can get them for around 10-11k after taxes/dealer fees.

[@Saiakesed]

love ur bike content btw do more of this

[@Iskalawagz24]

Vespas are Fiat 500s on two wheels. Honorable mentions for me are: 1. Husqvarna Svartpilen 200/401 2. Suzuki SV650 3. Suzuki TU250 4. Kawasaki W250 5. Yamaha SR400

[@ShepardCD-wu7fw]

Thanks for the video. Current Car market has me turning away from Used or New and turning towards the Motorcycle and ATV community.

[@Roxas13XIII]

Had a 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S in green from 2015 - 2022. Absolutely loved it. Thing is fast and a joy to ride. Unfortunately I had to sell it because my apartment doesn't allow motorcycles. My options were to keep it at my parents' (who live 8 hours away) and I ride it once or twice a year when I visit during riding season (they live in the north, so not a very long season), rent a storage unit which I'd then have to drive to if I wanted to ride it, or sell it and put those funds towards the new car I was getting soon. Unfortunately it was best to sell it. Got $6,200 when I paid $7,500. Not bad for a 7 year old vehicle.

[@calebb5106]

i love the motorcycle vids bladed, ive been thinking of maybe getting one and this has helped out a lot, however i am highly interested in electric motorcycles and really all I'm seeing is they are pretty much all the same just with different names. a tier list or a video with the basics and important info would be amazing. the only reason i haven't actually gone out and test ride any yet is cause I'm still recovering from an injury, and want one of these to be my town commuter

[@zestylobstertail4277]

I see the big scooters a lot here across the pond, and they're actually dope

[@BladedAngel]

Maxi Scooters need to come to US! I'm shocked Kymco came to US in 2018 onwards! Super bold! BMW, Burgman 650, and other Maxi Scooter WITHDREW from the the US unfortunately. So Kymco funnily enough, now has a monopoly....in a market no one wants, but hopefully soon will! I want other Maxi Scooters to return to US! Especially APrilia 850!!!!

[@thatgamerguy3057]

as a noobie rider i have to say the biggest thing to me between a begginer bike and a standard bike is the torque. 40hp and 10lb ft is a ton o fun and easy to ride. 40hp and 60 lb ft is terrifying and frankly dangerous for me

[@seanwalsh7264]

For dual sports if you’re a little more vertically challenged I recommend the Royal Enfield Himalayan I’m 5,3 and struggle with the height of a lot of bikes so when my dad got his I got the chance to ride it and was surprised when I could ride it and flat foot it

[@RiderXp]

That's a very good, comprehensive list! This video deserves a lot more views. It's lot of work when I compare 7-8 bikes in my videos, you've 25! Phew! Hats off man!

[@eggfool1428]

Im planning on getting a bmw 310r for my first bike, i tried sitting on it a couple days ago and i definitely feel confident on it. Its light, low to the ground, and looks cool and just feels nice. It has abs and tcs as well so its quite beginner friendly. (The guy at the bike shop also reccomended a triumph 600cc because it has a "rain mode" that changes throttle mapping and cranks up abs/tcs, but i was less confident sitting on it and it was slightly heavier, so) also the triumph was like... 8 thousand dollars vs the 310r being around 5,500 lol. I also want a cbr300, that was my first choice, but the cbr would have been bought online vs in person and i would've had to pay shipping

[@Xachremos]

I have a CBR250 (300 is just a 250 with a factory big bore on it) And I love it. Had it for 2 years and it does everything I want it to do. Keeps up on the highway just fine as well.

[@CaptKlu]

If the Honda Rebels are too small for you, the Honda Shadow is another great starter bike. That's what I ended up buying after using a Rebel at my motorcycle school. They're a bit bigger at 600cc/750cc depending on the year, but comfortable and dirt cheap on the used market.

[@panintegral4571]

the biike that I started with (with around 12 or 13 idk) was a Honda XRE300Rally it´s fast, reliable, relatively cheap (i bought it for $3800), really good for dirt and TORQUEY AF and has a super moddable engine too edit: please continue making motorcycle videos, I love them

[@FleetOfFog]

Happy to see the Haruko love. FLCL is great.

[@tahmeedgamingyt5140]

For those beginners who are still willing to buy a sport bikes because of their cool and sleek looking design, I’d personally recommend a Yamaha R15 V3/V4 It’s cheap, reliable and it’s the ideal starter bike for the beginners, best way to start from to get into high cc sport bikes

[@travieduh701]

I love that FLCL reference 🔥🔥

[@dfletcherboyy12]

This is a motorcycle channel now. And I like it.

[@adamgd1273]

As a guy who just got into motorcylce lately (only a few months tho), this video surely helps alot

[@charleshunt3806]

Well, my first motorcycle is a Honda Super, Cubs, 125 and I do not regret this purchase. I think it’s awesome.

[@fastlanefixer]

As someone looking at getting my first bike this was really nice to see you post. Thanks!

[@IILastIV]

i was into bikes before i watched your channel and you got me into cars if feel like a nice refresher to see bike content again

[@jeanalex8992]

But Bladed.. WhErE's tHe MiAtA?..

[@LamborghiniGallardo2jz]

Miata gx600

[@vincemerencillo]

That Kawasaki Ninja 400 is absolutely beautiful 😍 Man I have a fear of motorcycles but that bike could just push me to swallow that fear and start learning.

[@AJplaysgames8907]

Life will change in a bladed video??? I knew you were a man of culture 😌😉

[@Evilbob1555]

Thank you Bladed! Your vidoes made me appreciate the motorcyle life and I'm starting to work on getting my motorcycle license soon. For starter bikes: 1) Should I only buy a used bike like I've heard tossed around? 2) Are 600 - 650cc bikes ok for a beginner (I'm 28 if that matters)? I've heard alot of people say you'll get bored of your 300cc within a year so getting a 650 like the Yamaha MT07 was a better call.

[@xnotasweatx]

Have you been watching me? Very convenient that this pops up as I’m looking into getting my class 6

[@nick4281]

I really recommend a 125 2 stroke dirt bike to anyone who live in a rural area. Easy to wrench on , easy to learn on and u get to stay away from traffic for a bit fully focusing on balancing , clutch work and cornering

[@rampage3337]

yeah 125cc proper dirt bike or even a 250cc chinese supermoto/dirt bike as they are just perfect enough to play around on. my 2nd bike after my 50cc scooter was a 250cc supermoto from china i got for 500$. sold it when i got my fz6n. some farm kid and her mom came and bought it. 18hp and top speed of 110km/h is plenty enough for some fun

[@SquatPenguin2]

I'm going into the Army in a few days and when i get done with AIT I'm planning on grtting a Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS KRT Edition. I'll need to save up for it a little bit but it'll be worth it. I've got experience with the shifting and balance. Only thing I'm not used to is the clutch since the only clutch "toy" I've used was a 450CC ATV at the dunes that would'nt shift into 1st gear so I had to start in 2nd everytime.

[@seanmurray2494]

Everyone knows the turbo busa is always the answer

[@kuriiios5170]

You forgot extended chasis

[@majorpark]

Lookin to get my first Bike and I've been looking at a 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4I. Do you think this would be a good bike for a beginner or should I hold off on it till I get more experiance under my belt?

[@marselo2688]

Also, Honda PCX 125. It's a maxi scooter than is not too big but it has enough power and it also is a good price/looks really good.

[@YukiNami]

Alright Bladed, you convinced me. I am now actively looking for a Honda Super Cub in where I live.

[@loghorizon45]

I love how you get more and more unhinged towards the end of your videos

[@r0b3rt_959]

Ducati's Scrambler Sixty2 is also a nice pick on the retro naked segment

[@glebustinov5701]

Bladed, you really made me liking them bikes, so take responsibility for that! Give us an explanatory video on the types, so everybody could choose the one that will be to their liking!

[@mr.oranges5724]

BRADED ANGERU!!!

[@BladedAngel]

deez nutz

[@gau-8avenger604]

​@@BladedAngel heard of ligma?

[@williamkosarek780]

After the Spite incident I haven't been able to watch yammi noob. This is a great replacement

[@charleshunt3806]

So I just wanted to let you know that this video and one of the other videos you made is the reason why I currently have a Honda super cub and it’s all your fault so I got it in October of last year and I now almost have 4000 miles on it over this past winter And it’s super awesome and super economical love it I went out and tried to figure out what would be the cheapest most economical, most reliable motorcycle that I could possibly get my hands on, and it turned out that pond. Super cub was what I decided was the best option for me and I have not been disappointed, so thank you for letting me know about this piece of motorcycle equipment. I was going to wait a bit to buy it but then I watched the anime and then it was completely over and then probably within a week or two I had one.

[@davidd9027]

A part of me is ready to just buy the Yamaha V star since it’s within my budget. Thanks for the video as always.!

[@CladPlayer31840]

thank you for this video I was looking for a cruiser for me and my 3 brothers to get and we got them and we love them I greatly appreciate it thankyou

[@rjway5923]

MT10 Rider here, those sporty looks on naked aren't just for looks, most can wheelie off power alone and can hang on track with the fast bois. The only difference is usually those sport engines are detuned for mid/low end torque and slightly different internals. I actually would recommend a ninja 400 vs a z400.

[@mattevans4377]

More people need to know about Maxi Scooters. The ultimate city machines.

[@Xachremos]

I have a CBR250R that I picked up for $2000CAD. Gets 80+MPG, It saved my ass with gas prices in 2022 redlining at almost $2/L. Still ride it almost everyday in the summer, its an amazing city commuter. I want to get a ZX4R pretty much just for the I4 sound, but I can't really justify it seeing as the 250 does everything I want it to do.

[@Moomoocowmeoww]

I started with a cb650r...never sat on any bike before...to my surprise, it was awesome...the bike is quite beginner friendy...calm stable

[@blakecrossing]

Thanks you so much bladed, I’m gonna get my bike license next year (when I’m 18 because of specific laws here in Australia). I’ve only ridden dirt bikes (RMZ450) and can’t wait to get a road bike. This is very helpful.

[@jeremiahsacks2868]

Bruh i love when he goes off rails cus thats when the even more interesting commentary starts

[@theamericanace5666]

dude that ktm looked so good to me, can’t wait to turn 15 and get a learners

[@Wulf573]

5:15 Those stiles of bikes are my favorite,and as you sad it i don't need a bike that can go 0-100km/h in 2 sec i just want a bike that can look like that.

[@Jezza_C_WT]

I really want an MC22 as a first bike. They're just plain awesome 😻

[@wonton_wya]

This is such a dope vid, I now also know what kind of bike I want whenever I get my license! Thanks bladed! Looking forward to more motorcycle content in the future!

[@Hellboy11-11]

I love naked, cross and sport bikes but cruisers that look like from ww2 absolutely hit the spot for me as well

[@TaTran42069]

Vespa's might be overpriced, but if you buy an old rusty vespa from 1980 with a manual clutch adn hand gears. its also cheap and still runs, it just neads some welding and parts.

[@bumblebeeisfree]

Bladed all motorcycle content is well received keep em going 🔥 I test rode the scrambler and it was a blast. Checked some of the review videos and they are pretty much spot on. I wouuldnt say the continentalgt650 is a beginner bike, but it has decent power with a smooth power delivery and it looks amazing. I was quoted at 8100 tho so a little out of my budget unfortunately 😢. Will stay on the used market see if I can get any deals. So for rn, is either a v star or a continental

[@slavkitsune7976]

Please do a video of expalining all fo the motorcycle types. Your Motorcycle content is really entertaining.

[@jhovanyv2721]

Would love a explanation video on bikes.

[@slice1419]

Glad I came on this cause Im actually looking into getting one. Leaning to the Meteor 650

[@orafaelorsato]

Definitely want a video on motorcycle types!

[@challacustica9049]

I don't know if these exist in the US, but Honda Activa is an amazing scooter for saving yourself a lot of gas and can still keep up on highway roads.

[@braydencarter2419]

with the state of the car world being increasingly depressing. I have taken an interest in bikes over the past year, looking to buy my first soon!

[@darealdeal8185]

Please do a video on the Kymco AK550. We need more love for scooters haha

[@MrSoySauces]

0:24 please make that video

[@admireinspire]

Idk if its the 350mg caffiene but every yams n haha has me rolling.😂

[@RanderBobanders]

Appreciate the fact that you mentioned the Kymco AK550. Honestly Americans are way behind when it comes to 2 wheel transportation.

[@atomic...]

I'm going to become a biker at this rate, which isn't actually a bad thing. Keep it up with the bike videos, there great.

[@toadstuulguy4326]

Quick question as someone who’s looking to get into motorcycles, what would you recommend in terms of gear and security/safety? I’m thinking about a Scram 411 but considering that I live in Canada and 400 series highways are quite common, I want to know what’s safe for things like highways while still being relatively affordable and dependable, and you seem like a good person to ask since you also have a lot of experience with similar American highways.

[@ashholiday123]

That question is really vague - Do you mean safety gear jn terns of clothing? Security in terms of locking up your bike for the night? In terms of motorways, as long as it can go the speed limit (+ a little bit so youre not redlining the whole time) then youre fine.

[@xNanoByte]

Actually I totally forgot about Vespas. I'm not a fan by any means but I'm looking for a short comuter and everything you said about it might be true in US but in Europe this fits like a glove. Not having to shift might be actually very benefic. How did I forgot about it. Thx ❤️

[@InfernoWheel]

Being a 400 owner I can certainly agree that there is something special about it

[@battletoads22]

Noticed the Persona 5 music... But, anyway, my first bike, which I still have (this will be my 3rd season) is a 2005 Honda VTX 1300 C. Sure, there is something to be said for the beginner bikes here, and I still definitely want to try the Vulcan S/GV 650, but depending on your wallet, your size, and availability, it's perfectly fine to go above 1000 cc, so long as you're mature and responsible.

[@caffeinatedbean8281]

The king bestows us his knowledge

[@rex13filp82]

The Honda VT 600 is a fantastic beginner bike. Mine has over 100‘000km and its fantastic to build after in to a bobber or a rat-bike🤘😎

[@dmcpartlin17]

Great video, I was wondering what you felt about Moto Guzzi V7 series? Their a bit more expensive, but the exact style I enjoy.

[@ernestginter4070]

Thanks. Attempting to get my license and this helps a lot!

[@toasterdave2435]

Great video I loved it. It'd also be cool to get a video on motorcycle protective gear, what to look for, and what brands are trustworhty.

[@upwaveflash8429]

Perfect timed Blade Edit: i learned something new about motorcycles lol I really love the cruiser look

[@HybridMiranda]

I got a brand-new '22 Honda CB300R as my first ever motorcycle, in the blue and gold; I love the thing, it's peppy and handles incredibly well. It also looks amazing in that color combo. Gets closer to 65-70mpg and doesn't like going over 85mph. Unfortunately, it's starting to cough only 8 months after I got it, but fortunately the work is under warranty... hopefully just a one-time problem, waiting to hear back from the garage to see what's up with it (the original dealer I bought it from has a shoddy reputation locally, so maybe they did something stupid... they also scratched the exhaust, which they replaced). I do a lot of highway miles since it's my commuter, so I'm often running it up pretty high in the RPMs. Amazing between 20-60mph, and pops and burbles upon deceleration. Also only 317lbs, which is great for a beginner/woman rider :)

[@charleshunt3806]

I can’t even begin to tell you how jealous I am that you got that anime instruction manual on how to use the super cub so jealous I want it

[@xenon42069]

Damn, the new motorcycle content is great. Also what do you think about the Kawasaki Z800?

[@FierceMotorworks]

You've talked about a lot of car mods and car enthusiast habits. What are the bike equivalents? Common motorcycle mods, moto-enthusiast habits, good and bad parts of the community, non-motorcycle rider misconceptions

[@Krystaline_music]

We totally need more motorcycle content

[@NudaMan]

You forgot the #1 bike of alllllll of these which is the “Suzuki SV650” literally 2500-3500 and enough power to not get overwhelmed or underwhelmed

[@lukasbuhler1359]

Definitely coming back to this when its time to buy

[@manager96ful]

Honda shadow 600 and 750, super cheep. reliable, lots of aftermarket support and large community. Perfect first bike if you want to mod your bike and you are looking for cruiser.

[@vegiii4655]

I am getting my license for a moped I am so exited to ride it this summer.

[@rgracing4109]

Coming from Europe I'd personally only recommend a maximum displacement of 125cc for a beginner motorcycle because they tend to be lighter, slower and cheaper to both buy and maintain

[@CamoSquid]

I want to get my license and a bike, but my parents are strongly opposed, so i will when i move out. This hopefully will help with my first inevitable purchase though

[@frankkober9449]

To be honest you can also but the the ninja/z 650 and mt-7 also in to the beginner section. Easy to handle, good suspension and much fun to drive

[@RegenXF1]

Thank you for making motorcycle videos i enjoy these

[@TonyWony]

I have the supercub110 and i 100 percent agree

[@ThaCyNiQ]

$10 for you learners permit?? It's $130 in Australia and then 50 hours of supervised practice.

[@Kiluajohnson2]

Best sounding motorcycles?? I wanna get my first bike but I honestly want to be able to make it sound super cool but I’m new to the engines (for example a good sounding first car would be a 2004 gt mustang for comparison)

[@ravioliravioli693]

Can you make a video about underbone type bikes? Its mostly used in Asian countries.. cheap, small cc and very much beginner friendly imo 😁