300cc Bike Keeping Up with the Big Boys? - Yamaha R3

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[@132predator132]

but... can a 300 keep up with the Kardashians?

[@Joker416YT]

+Yammie Noob quick question: How does the R3 handle the interstate? I'm thinking about getting one and just wanted to know if it can handle going 75-85 mph for 3 1/2 hours every 5 or so days.

[@CH-iz4zr]

All we really wanna know is can the r3 Keep up Can it can it Keep up

[@ndperson1]

+Joker416YT I ride mine fast, and it never gets hot. i ride it for hours at a time. There is places I can ride at 80 plus miles an hour almost constantly, and it is fine. I should say I add stuff to my bike. i have a power commander, geared it down slightly, and put on a m4 Street slayer

[@HONdAVE]

hahaha

[@ndperson1]

I have rode motorcycles for over 20 years and have had motorcycles of many sizes including supersports, cruisers, and have ridden Harleys. My point is that I drive the r3 for its capabilities fast like all the time, and it never has issues. I ride it hard, and just for fun, and it never even gets warm. I have had really fast bikes in the past, but, I don't mean it bad but attitudes like this are what get new people killed or scared away from the sport because of the ridicule of little bikes, so they ride a bike too fast for them and either get killed or scared off. Which is terrible for them, but also bad for us cuz the less people that buy and ride bikes, the less options and more expensive they will be. That said, all my many bikes have been fun, especially my dirt bikes and sport bikes, but the really fast ones have often only been used to half their ability anyways, and had way less miles on them because they weren't comfortable

[@mikej5337]

you're right, i have an r3 myself and usually i have no problem keeping up with my mates who have 1000's and 600's. the difference is though when i am catching up with them, they'll probably be on 3rd gear around 7k rmp for e.g. while i'll be at 6th gear sitting on 10k rpm lol. but damn its fun to thrash the r3 at high rpms.

[@ronaldwilliams4053]

That’s the only problem I had with my 400

[@richardlee2488]

Small bikes can be far more fun than the big bikes as they don't need to be muscled into the corners. The secret to fast is momentum and its amazing how close lap times can be. You may have good reason but your line was wasting half your side of the road and still didn't need to get your knee down.

[@jjohnson9822]

what about rvf400

[@jjohnson9822]

@@ronaldwilliams4053 which 1

[@ronaldwilliams4053]

@@jjohnson9822 I had the ninja 2019

[@Motoboo_Marine]

God he's come so far. I appreciate leaving the old videos up!

[@Oas718]

Just discovered him, what does he ride now?

[@ElyCaroom]

@@Oas718 what doesn’t he ride now 😅😂

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

@@Oas718 TURBO HAYABUSA MF

[@daboy8107]

@@Oas718 TURBO-HAYABUSA

[@CristianDiaz-tg1pj]

I agree. When he said “track is totally different, I’ve never BEEN to one…” I was like wait WHAT?! Then I saw the age of the video lol.

[@rockthesix7393]

Been riding bikes for 30 years. 600 and 1000's are a blast. As you get older you realize that the performance offered is pointless. You will never use anywhere near the limits that bike can do. It is far more fun to ring out a 300. Being able to use all the gears and hit the redline is much more fun than having to shut it down half way through 2nd gear. The R3 is one hell of a bike. If only the 300's had dual front disc.

[@bangyahead1]

+RockTheSix 73 ABS in Australia and UK. Hopefully that would make up for the lack of a second disk.

[@rei_cirith]

+RockTheSix 73 Excellent. I've finally found video comment sections with people like you. It's about damn time. I agree that the R3 is a little bit squishy in terms of braking. Maybe they'll make a change in future models.

[@abundantharmony]

RockTheSix 73 speak for yourself

[@gasserhashem7703]

RockTheSix 73 no i find all of them quite fun but 600 or 1000 are better at accelerating and are faster from getting from point a to point b but i love them all

[@dover1966]

RockTheSix 73 wtf fuck no!!!

[@PVo-1111]

I rode with these guys when I first started riding so it's great to know they are still out there having fun.

[@DEeMONsworld]

Thinking of getting an R3, Regarding so called small bikes, Riding aggressively using all your small bikes resources is much more fun than modulating the power of a big bike on small roads or in towns. Yes you're going slower, but it feels faster. I Grew up riding larger bikes 650cc Triumphs when they were the fastest thing on the road, currently at age 70 riding a Kawasaki (BAJAJ/KTM) 200NS. Tuned and tweaked, in the city it is just a blast and on twisty mountain roads you can have a lot of fun and not risk high speed mistakes on gravel, and other obstacles. 300-400cc bikes are really all you need to have fun and tune your skills daily. You won't get bored if you ride well.

[@DEeMONsworld]

gee thanks for your enlightened comment ryan, you really don't get it. riding is at least 60% rider skill, 40% bike performance. Any experienced rider knows this. If you choose to have a liter bike to act stupid on a freeway fine, its always down to a personal choice, my point was only that riding well and having fun does not necessarily mean a bigger bike. Ben there done that,

[@jaked9538]

ryan hunt he isnt wrong, just cause you 'race' bikes doesnt mean we know that you actually know what you are talking about

[@jaked9538]

Thats awesome that your 70 and still are riding!!!

[@DEeMONsworld]

@ Jake Reptiles: Thanks, 70 sounds old, but I'm lucky still have my reflexes and reaction times. just got a new bike decided against the R3 because of some recall issues, got an MT07. Brap Brap.

[@avs6362]

Agree!

[@BellatorCQC]

As a ninja 300 rider, I totally agree with your assessment of the class. I keep up with my buddies on CBR600's, Ninja 750's, and Ninja 650's on spirited rides. Mind you, they can disappear in a long straight but they'd be pushing well over 120 doing that. Lol.

[@Boomboom-ox9hn]

Yammie Nood, great video mate, glad you enjoyed riding with a group of other riders, but, always remember thou, whilst riding with other riders on bigger bikes to know your limits as you'll be the one trying to stay with them being your on the smaller cc bike, never take any chances or get sucked into doing any overtakes or even pushed to do higher speeds just to stay with them, if you know the group your riding with they're wait for you if you drop to far back, "golden rule of biking" only ride as fast as you have it under control, and never let ambition outweigh your talent, "sorry to sound like a DAD telling his son on how to ride a bike" but that's what us bikers do for each other, give advise to other new bikers that are trying out new biking experiences, good luck to ya and stay and ride safe Yammie Nood...... peace out from the UK ......

[@Boomboom-ox9hn]

Your welcome Yammie Nood, I've seen you've moved on from the Yam R3 and bought yourself a Triumph Daytona, nice bike it is too, but must say, wait until you get yourself a 1 litre bike if your liking the Daytona's power, I'm not long back on bikes myself "just over a year now", started with a Yam TDM 850 twin, then bought a Kaw zx6r which I thought was a very fast bike until my mate let me have a go on his R1 04 model, "wow" never have I felt power like the R1 has, it's just like you said about your Daytona, you just can't help but want to go fast all of the time, "loved his R1's power that much" I now own a CBR 1100 BlackBird, "I love to tour", the CBR's power is insane to say the least, heavy thou, but a very powerful bike, fun also to ride, but anyway, l look forward to seeing a vid if you ever do decide to make the next jump up to a 1 litre bike....ride safe.... 4 wheels move the body, 2 wheels move the soul.... peace out bro...

[@Desh681]

I'm gonna cherish this advice for when i get my Ninja 300 next month. Thanks Dad.

[@relmadventures]

Yea even no it wasnt to me that is very good advice. Ive wrecked 2 bikes bc know one tought me to ride i just did it on my own illegally no license or motorcycle course just rode. After i wrecked the second bike i havent been on a bike in a few years. Im kinda scared to be honest but i want to to concur that. This time im going to do it all legal go to the school and get my m1 and a smaller bike

[@TheGardenSnake]

Those roads are basically my backyard

[@jacobfromtexas7790]

FORT WORTH BABY

[@iknowjenny2673]

Nice to see a familiar face here lmao

[@shadyfan381]

They’re my driveway

[@Soysaucemoto]

The R3 would shine more on the real tight twisties vs 600cc and larger displacement bikes.

[@cs5250]

I'm going to get a 300 class bike for my first regardless of what people say. R3 is my number one choice and part of the reason is for lower insurance costs

[@blindy9897]

Chad Stuetzel I would go with a R3 or Supermoto.

[@blindy9897]

Chad Stuetzel I would go with a R3 or Supermoto.

[@cs5250]

Blindy I bought a grom

[@s70driver2005]

Chad Stuetzel now sell that and get a 300. then get a sport bike,not a super sport. there is a difference

[@MrRuger1977]

Who cares what anyone says its what you enjoy and can afford, I have a 2007 GS500F that i ride daily, Its not breaking land speed records but it gets me everywhere I wanna go, Is cheap to fix and insure and looks pretty good. I have put 75000 km on her with almost no issues.

[@motobetic1598]

I have the same exact bike as you, and so far I love my R3. I used to have a 600cc and on the streets I can tell you in a straight line you will be blown away all day long, but in a spirited curvy ride you wont have any problems riding with the big boys.

[@AFryingPan]

subbed cause that description lol

[@akidinafrica6924]

me too

[@oscarc2174]

A Frying Pan same

[@rook7968]

A Frying Pan genuine description is genuine haha :'D

[@jdmorgan1787]

Read the description because of this post lol

[@ShinigamiShionZ]

Read the description cause of this post and subscribed

[@SharkysShop]

Here I was, just a day away from buying a Ninja 300, and now I'm 99% sure I'll end up with an R3.

[@A_Fringe_Wizard]

Update?

[@-.-4827]

@@A_Fringe_Wizard the shark ate him

[@DemiGod-ob3rm]

Kawasaki is faster

[@-.-4827]

@@A_Fringe_Wizard 99% sure he got the r3

[@relmadventures]

The ninja 300 is better then all the 300 makers bc ninja made theirs first an got all the recalls taking care of asap

[@nymetsfan912]

I'm sure you've heard this or someone below said this already but it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.

[@blindy9897]

Mike Hunt Yep, because lets says you go and buy a S1000RR. You would want to go fast right? Of course. But you can't because Mr. Police Officer will ruin your day.

[@ThatMaximaKid]

Blindy drop a gear and disappear problen solved

[@OneFreeMan17]

@@ThatMaximaKid Lol…..

[@yaboyjosh2737]

I love the description man, that took some time to think up by only a professional.

[@yaboyjosh2737]

***** i love your video's, you still have a long way to go, but at that speed you'll get there soon.

[@Sig320]

+bobby wasabi Mo my FZ6R tops out at 140 and that's red lining it and after to get to about 120 it takes about 20sec just to get to 140. It's great for just riding but when racing I wold rather have a r1. That's my opinion

[@ihavehotmail2]

Yep brings up the age old question. Which is more fun? Driving a slow car fast or a fast car slow?

[@blazzing4321]

Fast car slow. Slow sport bike fast.

[@GMak81]

Ultimately in a perfect world, driving a fast car fast would be the best, but with shit to consider like traffic, animals, crappy road surfaces, caning a slower vehicle is rewarding to me. I've never had the pleasure of driving a supercar, or riding a superbike, but I enjoy driving and riding every vehicle I've owned because driving/riding is itself the pleasure! Currently I drive a Mitsi 1.9 turbo diesel and ride a Bandit 1200 and neither are outright fast compared to other vehicles but I cane them both when I'm in the mood and I have a blast doing it!

[@GMak81]

Besides which, past a certain point, say 90mph on country roads, you have to be exponentially more brave/stupid, and skilled at car/bike control and especially road reading to get more performance that realistically, if you consider 90 to 100mph to be a real world speed, it's more fun to cane a slower vehicle to near that point, than pootle around in something that's not even outta 2nd gear at 90mph! My opinion, and no I'm not bitter or a pussy, I just love driving and riding, on a budget, in the real world.

[@brianortiz2200]

True

[@popdatclutch3010]

Ok but just bc you aren’t driving the fast car as fast as it can go doesn’t mean you aren’t going fast...

[@4stringsRplenty]

I bought a 2015 R3 today, first bike in 18 years. Nervous as heck, but got on it and just drove it. Glad I kept my motorcycle licence. Videos like this one are the reason I chose the R3. Thanks!

[@jacobmiller1638]

I'm planning to buy one of these beauties... Right now I ride a 150cc cdi Yamaha and wanna go for bigger bikes :) For a small person like me that wants better control on his bike,I think Yamaha R3 is the best

[@DANIELSAM329]

Where are you located

[@jacobmiller1638]

+DANIEL LOZANO Azerbaijan

[@xXDigitalLeoXx]

Its the "300 is always enough" bro!

[@Ihelpanytime]

No

[@albertfrancissimons7907]

Opticalism lmaoooo yessss fuck this dude ^^^^^^ he dont know about yammi noob

[@NSDG813]

“Spirited rides” is the key phrase here. Meaning at any point if the gang wanted to have some real fun, you’d almost immediately be left out of it 😂

[@Prince_Philly_317]

😂😂😂

[@deanoshaw1818]

Yeah we know

[@Thebasicwhisper]

Until you hit the twistys you can shit on 600 riders much lighter and easier to throw around

[@ChaseN194]

i just got this in my recommended after 6 years. "keeping up with the big boys" - the 600s straight up pulling away from him and passing effortlessly, the car passing was going by so damn slow. For the beginners out there, the message he is saying is right. That said, just know your 600/1000 friends are exerting a LOT of throttle control riding with 300s in the group.

[@jjohnson9822]

get a rvf400rr

[@Doogerauoy]

It's not how fast you can go, it's how well you can go fast. Lol

[@andreabotti99]

I love how people consider the r3 a low power bike, but I'm on a MT-125 with my MIGHTY 15hp. I even get overtaken by grannys on fiat pandas.

[@andreabotti99]

***** Why is your profile pic Captain Anderton

[@andreabotti99]

***** Do you also play guitar?

[@andreabotti99]

***** That's unfortunate. In my opinion, to be motivated you should try to set goals for yourself. For example, I liked Metallica and I wanted to be able to play a song called 'Master of puppets". This made me motivated because I wanted to play the song well, and by practicing I eventually got good, to a point where I could play many other songs and write a few of my own. You should try if you wanna learn.

[@bierba]

AxiumAero *cries in yamaha tzr 50*

[@gasserhashem7703]

Tuna the r3 is for beginners or people who want a sport bike but not as fast as a 600 or a 1000

[@savvyandthetdub7377]

It's great to see some of Yammie's first videos. He really has come far.

[@Burner-Adventure-Chronicles]

I took the R1 to a smaller, tight track. Bike was too big. Only advantage I had was a back straightaway where I could wind her up, then jam the brakes. A 300 with a good rider would have been able to smoke me all day long.On a bigger track, or bigger roads where I can open my girl up, my bike shines.And, as always, its the rider, not the bike...in most cases.

[@joshdenham8404]

On public roads it comes down to stupidity honestly. Whoever is willing to be more reckless will be out in front. There are too many variables to push just about anything other than maybe a Harley to its full potential. On a racetrack, the results will be pretty predictable. On a larger track with big corners a 1k cc will always take it. Of the track is very small and twisty, they become evenly matched. A 300 just doesn't have thr grunt to pull out of the corners or the top speed. The only reason I prefer a 1000cc, even though I am a street rider is there are times when you need that power. If I go to pass somebody, I wajt to know I can get right on it, or quickly get out of the way

[@moorshound3243]

I love pushing my Harley it scares the shit out me sometimes, like will it make it past this truck before the oncoming truck minces me?!?!

[@onseki1774]

There is literally no time where you "need" 150hp to pass, the modern 300cc class bikes will all pull from 75-80mph highway cruising speeds to adequate passing speeds with hardly any difficulty. Bump up to a 500 or a 650 naked and you will lpass any car without even downshifting

[@onseki1774]

I'm struggling to even comprehend this sentiment, if you like superspeeding on the highways just say that instead of saying it's about passing.

[@vinny6935]

Great video! In my opinion R3's are perfect (as well as Ninja 300's) for most street riding. Speed on the street is super fun (I ride like a hooligan up the mountain roads near me more than I should, lol) but it's also dangerous. Track days are awesome because you can ride at near 100% of your ability without worrying about some minivan crossing your path or some gravel in the road that fell out of a cement truck or things like that. The only thing I like bigger bikes for is highway riding. Riding up over the mountains to California, the little engines have a hard time keeping up or passing at 9000' altitude.

[@Dowlphin]

One can benefit from group experiences for solo experiences. You learn to look ahead and looking ahead is always useful. Because even if you think there is no one in front of you, there suddenly could be.

[@Rocketninja200]

Fine display of skill. Keep the shiny side up. I've ridden sportbikes for 11 years and you're absolutely correct when you say its all about the rider's ability. I've had a 900, 1000, and 600, in that order. I chuckle when I outpace liter bikes on my 600. I laugh out loud when I dust them on my brother in law's wiener 250. Stay safe, never stop learning, and have fun!

[@Rocketninja200]

amanoncrack Twisties.... Straight line heroes are boring.

[@JamesSmith-rt6fu]

Did that 25-30 years ago on my old Bandit 400. Gave big bike riders fits in the twisties.

[@milotin2755]

As an R3 owner yes it's nice and doesn't feel underpowered , do I wish I had more power already ? Hell yea I do

[@alexpratt7255]

very nice! I'm looking forward to picking up my own R3 here soon, and just love your videos. Helps me feel better and better about my decision.

[@cl2eep_rides]

It's cool to see the thoughts of a new rider, I remember feeling all these things back in the day!

[@garboi8976]

Just bought a 2018 ninja 400 pearl solar storm and I have no problem keeping up with my buddies in group ride. If we’re launching from a light or something, of course they pull away quicker than me. But the new bike is a nice change of pace and I have no regrets going from 1340cc to 400cc lol

[@Richard-tj6dx]

You weren't "giving him space", guy. You were getting outrun 😂

[@Richard-tj6dx]

@@epsilon4052 it's a "black sun" nice try, fed.

[@sirclip]

Great ride video! Riding one of my small bikes is a blast because you can be flat-out more. . . It feels good to be able to work the bike harder to its potential rather than having to keep it down on the big power bikes. Can't do that with my liter-bike - I'd be double dead. . .

[@Baleur]

LITTLE BABBY YAMMY!!! First time seeing one of his older vids =)

[@emphase6]

I just bought a Black raven r3, put 340 miles on it since I got it 5 days ago. I love this bike, it's my first bike so I didn't want to get something crazy fast..and this bike is perfect, and it even feels very fast to me being a new rider. I rode with a ninja 650 and a yamaha r1 a couple times and kept up just fine on the streets as well. obviously they weren't going full throttle , just a normal spirited run.

[@xiloluxen6421]

Anything involving curves and turning, it is all about the rider. Even with a 300cc scooter you would be able to keep up until a straight away comes & then just about any 600cc bike would smoke you on 3 gear. The good thing about the R3 is that after a good ride you can rest your wrist going back home. The aggressive posture on most SS class street bikes kills your back & writs.

[@willlongden7426]

+Lilox Luv only hurts you if your posture is incorrect, ive done 1000mile in 1 go on an ss and the biggest issue at the other end wasnt back or wrists, it was i couldnt feel my ass, which would happen on any seat short of a bean bag haha. if your sat properly and supporting your weight properly your wrists have no pressure on the whatso ever

[@xiloluxen6421]

Body posture is only good for only so long. To try to hold your whole body using your core to alleviate wrist pain is temporary. You will eventually get tired and shift your weight to your arms & writs. That's why ergonomics is king when it comes to motorcycles.

[@willlongden7426]

using your core is only 1 part of good posture, and as for going so long, i was fine after riding 2000km through 30degree sun, rain in the dark, traffic jams and fog, in one go, i doubt many people need advice for longer or harsher conditions

[@mrjones192]

Im 6'2 215lbs and built like a wide reciever so i was afraid to get a 300cc and look stupid and too big but now I'm confident that it's the perfect bike to start with and maybe in a year get a liter bike. Thanks for the vid man.

[@opuscat999]

Riding a slow bike fast is way fun. :)

[@imaflymydroneatit]

It's cool going back to see your old videos as a new subscriber

[@speedingtickets8600]

"I value my neck a lot more than five thousand bucks, chief."

[@tylertouch7697]

I had a Ninja 250 before I bought my R6. Loved the 250, was a fun ride. I will never bash the little bikes. In the city's it was amazing, but on the open roads the R6 wins in every category. Great vid!

[@MonsterChuck]

in corners you will be able to hang but rider ability has nothing to do with straight line speed which a 300 is not on the same level as the other bikes.

[@SpyingroomXbox]

Literally just came here to see how it all started and I'm not disappointed

[@robertbb1683]

you can keep up if they are doing speed limit lol if its just yolo on road, ur not keeping up for more than 1 corner.

[@leegriffith5159]

Keeping up means staying with the group, not matching hp for hp or who can leave who behind. It is a fun ride, you know, for a joyful experience. Social interaction must be difficult at times for you.

[@John-lc1uq]

disagree.

[@RaytheonNublinski]

Lee Griffith Yeah this looked like a nice fun pace. Some people really need to research race track locations.

[@sasmsung951]

Honestly the roads are our race tracks lol

[@joshcab968]

Lee Griffith couldn’t have said it any better . I own a CBR 300r and 600r I find myself using 300 a lot more just cause of the fact is getting to 100mph is good enough for the twisty and just having some fun . Instead thinking about power and throttle control you can hone your skills in other places to become a better rider Seating positions also tend to be less aggressive. So there a lot more comfortable to ride , hence longer seat time . 🤷🏻‍♂️ I guess some people just like to measure there junk and compare . Lol 😂

[@dougcraft77]

When riding in the 70's, my friend had a 650 BSA and I had a Honda CB350. My bike blew a ring so I had a 400 Daytona kit put in it. Also the BSA went under the knife. He did all kinds of tricks to it. When we were ready to ride, we took a fairly hilly place. I would hardly give my bike any extra throttle to go up decent grades. He, on the other hand was having trouble keeping up. Never going over 50 or 60 MPH. Breaking in. I loved that old Honda. I bought it second hand but only a year or two old. The seller bought a Harley and his wife said one bike only, so I got a real bargain. $400 for that 2 year old. Then, the kit I had Honda install was another $400. Man, what a ride! The only thing I didn't like was that f**king seat.

[@Crisp_Crow]

Here I am on a Ninja 300 keeping up with a Hayabusa while my buddy on an R6s is struggling to keep up with me. Looks good to me.

[@jordanacton9976]

Been love struck by an R6 today and been looking for a sporty entry level bike frantically all day. love the video man, an honest review, looks really fun :)))

[@6speedlover]

Back in 2008 I started riding on a 2008 250 ninja, and all my buds had bigger bikes. It was the same deal, it was pinned the entire time lol. But, they would always slow down and wait for me if they got to far ahead. Now with my 2012 fz6r, I hang better with group riding. Its nowhere near the beast of the pack, but plenty of bike for my little 120 lbs. ass lmao. Great video ty :-)

[@NayAKAZRULES]

I have a that new ninja

[@NayAKAZRULES]

Group riding is fun my buddy has a R3

[@6speedlover]

2 Fun, and good looking bikes :-) Safe riding to you man.

[@len1662]

jason Last my god yoyr 120pounds ? seriously are you a woman? not being sarcastic, just never saw a non crack addicted man that was 12lbs....any bike should fly with you on it

[@Carguylogan]

Newer 300cc bikes are more than enough for any situation, including highways. Ppl seem to justify buying a 300 by saying "I'm only using it for in town". I ride a Ninja 300 20 miles to work everyday, all highway in Phx, AZ. Plenty of traffic, cars do 75 mph average. Im 190 lbs and I can overtake cars going 75-80 mph easily. I also ride the bike up north to Prescott and Flagstaff doing 75-80 mph all the way. Last trip was 450 miles of interstate on my 300 and my friend following on his 2007 Ninja 250. No problem doing quick overtakes on 2 lane interstate highways. The bike will not accelerate from 80 to 100+ mph worth a shit unless you tuck. Like I said, I'm 190 lbs and when I tuck my 300 climbs up over 100 easily, and I often take it to 110 mph. That's with a corrected speedometer, GPS verified accurate. The bike is fun at lower speeds because it accelerates much quicker but it is absolutely capable of highways with ease. Sometimes I ride 100+ mph all the way to work (20 miles) filtering through traffic.

[@SuperRealityChek]

i agree.. I ride to work taking mostly highways and i can do 80 - 100mph+ without a problem..

[@ROrneli]

the problem is when you find a strong head wind or going up hill and trying to pass ,I think a 400 would be enough for those situations, another thing is the stress you are putting on that little engine ringing it's neck to get you past 85 mph , I have a concourse 1400 and I can pass people with 10% of the throttle and the rpms are at 4k rpms (out of 11k) when in over drive

[@CrazyCanadian5555]

Small bikes kick ass on liter bikes in the twists they are way more flick able.

[@kingdomcome1617]

+CrazyCanadian that's the truth... and a lot more forgiving. Get someone who knows how to ride and low speed section, 1k won't be able to get them out of the rear view. Puts a smile on your face when it happens (or mine anyways).

[@patrickbrown94]

If you want to gain a bit more, why not try shifting without the clutch. Done right, there's very little wear on the gearbox and it leads to faster, smoother riding.

[@Davondags]

I enjoyed watching this video it felt like I was on the road with you :)

[@jerryrivera7704]

But u were spiritually.

[@psylentsage]

The pause for the engine was amazing ty

[@brothermanv]

0:49 Nice RegularCars reference!

[@simonhutton1]

They were taking it easy, but I have kept up with a 1000 on my 600 hornet before now. Mind you the roads in Wales are like a road course. Nice video. 👍🏼

[@rajeshraj-oq6wg]

this guy considering R3 a slow bike... while I'm having 100cc Honda scooter

[@JayDillon-mm6yv]

Hey, that's where you learn safety, right??? That's the best way to learn, because you're not going super fast.

[@ozhondamotovlogs1873]

Since owning the 600RR I do sometimes miss my CBR250R. I ride my Wife's 250 sometimes and it is still fun. Makes me want to buy a CBR300. :-)

[@austinbuckley7891]

I guess you can call not being able to keep up "giving room" don't get me wrong I had a r6 and as much as I miss accelerating incredibly fast the next bike I'll be getting is a grom but lets not pretend an r3 is able to keep up

[@quayshawndameron1349]

Austin Buckley his talking about at pace not a flatline race

[@nobiancacomebackheadass2754]

R6 to a grom, humble man i redirect that

[@EduardoHernandez-hx6un]

Austin Buckley i

[@MarthaRodriguez-wc3ed]

keep making these types of videos their so awesome!!!! the meet ups make the bike more and more interesting to learn about

[@stablestoic1491]

Gettin' a 2019 R3 next year. Ftw

[@hec12005]

Old yammie videos are kinda the best yammie videos

[@blancolirio]

On the track? the small bikes can be even faster! check out Ari Henning (Motorcyclist Magazine) 81 mph lap avg at Chuckwalla...kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJekm6xredZoirM

[@mikearonson8201]

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing. It enabled me to get a feel for the bike! Most likely will buy one next summer. My last bike was a Kawasaki 350CC!!

[@luedog8385]

lol those are your twisties.

[@DoubleXRider]

of cours the r3 can deal with it,... the biggest differce is that you shift geat at redline,,... and the others shifr at 4000rpm... the engine is more relaxed and safer to ride.... better you get a real bike to experience a rial engine,.. even if you have a 600cc.... there is nothing like a 1000cc or 1300cc! just awsome!!! and save to,... it dosent mean you have to drive at full power, Ride Safe! Stay Focused!

[@OPFOR-Watchman]

DoubleX_Rider I gotta big cock. Im happy on my R3.

[@ernesto5035]

I am buying one of this r3 next week

[@Mrcool179]

I still remember watching this so many years ago

[@aidenmaves5537]

Same

[@rei_cirith]

I definitely had the same issue with going into turns when I ride with others. I typically take curves like that pretty fast (I mean, it's a bike... lean it over), and I've found that a lot of people with bigger bikes take it much slower. I don't know if it's because they have more power so they're more shy about using it, or if they're going too fast down the straight/in a different line so they can't carry the momentum as well, or just that if they lay it down, it'll cost them a lot to fix?

[@humanvaibhav]

You are so lucky to have good roads and no traffic! I had to buy an offroader cause of the horrible roads in India

[@andrewscott7655]

why are these mini superbikes so toned down these days, the old cbr250rr would inhialate this r3!

[@jeffp493]

I like the smaller bikes. I've always ridden a 350 (2 stroke) and have had tons of fun with it. The only time I get smoke on it was on open stretches. I like how you have 2 fingers on the clutch when you shift - that way you always have a couple fingers on the grip. 👍🏻

[@DennisChaves]

I'm not trying to be a downer here but... I did happen to see that one of the turns you went into at 70mph was posted at 45mph, on top of everyone being well into the $200+ speeding ticket zone for most of the video. I ride a ZRX and I definitely break the limit, as much as you guys did, on the reg but only on roads I'm really familiar with where I know cops are not likely to be waiting behind a sign or something. So I'm wondering.... How often do you get speeding tickets? A question for Yammie but since this an old video, I'm up for hearing anyone else's opinion.

[@Bcarr122391]

in my experience around where I live, group rides usually take well known, well ridden routes. and in my group, the lead bike has a radar detector on his bike to pickup anything that could get us in trouble. I've got no problem going 90+ with these guys.

[@schwarzerfleck1]

+Brandon Carraway *whistle of admiration* That's some great prevention, any way go get such a radar thing? I

[@Bcarr122391]

You can get them from any retailer. Most reputable companies also sell motorcycle mounts. One example is cobra.

[@ptownfloyd9509]

+Brandon Carraway I have a cobra (120 series I think) in my car and boy that's saved my ass more times then the clear history button

[@nathanbullins7384]

+MotoSquad Ptown dead hahaha

[@Birky_41]

Quality of that recording is spot on! Anyways...good to hear some of your comments and can relate. I ride fast bikes now but will say it can take the fun aspect at times away as there is only so much you can hammer a 1100cc bike on public roads before you get squished if not careful - hence alot of track time for me

[@roypatterson9910]

Yeah, you could keep up with them because they let you. lol. What were the other bikes? have you tried to keep up with a 2013-16 Triumph Daytona 675R? I've seen them keep up with the real big boys, liter bikes. I'm going to buy one next month if I get my money, which I better! I want a white with blue subframe.

[@JaaProductionss]

You act like you're some fucking expert rider. Riding for a little over a year is barely any experience and it shows because your bike knowledge in your videos is garbage and you constantly change your opinions. Maybe if you're embarrassed you owned a shitty bike, you should take the video down. Oh, and Congrats BRUH! you owned a 675R, NOW you're an expert! PLEASE give me advice on what bikes I should buy and how to be a cool guy on KZbin.

[@roypatterson9910]

Joe Ansel who are you talking to???

[@charlesgraham9954]

Roy Patterson i been riding bikes since i was 6. and i bet with hs 300cc. i could out ride half of them bigger bike. he is right. its more about who can ride and who cant. just because u can shift the fn gears. dont mean u know how to ride a bike. whn i was 6 i would run beside by bike and jump on. lol

[@roypatterson9910]

Charles Graham Yeah, I've been riding bikes my entire life, and I've had different kinds bikes, we've also had 7 snowmobiles, a go cart and 4 wheeler ATV, I've also ridden 3 wheelers, which my best friend at the time had, and I've race BMX and AMA, so I can ride very well and there's nothing that I can't and haven't ridden. And yes, having a rider who is experienced makes all the difference in the world....my first bike was a 1975 Honda XR75, then I got a 1982 Yamaha YZ 80 which I bought from a boy who raced Motocross and was expert, and they clocked him riding a Wheelie across the finish line at 80 mph, that's how I got into racing, and damn that bike was fast, I would eat up RM 250's like they were nothing, it was bored out 30 thousands over. A boy who I used to ride with, which we are still friends, but he had the exact same bike, same year and all, but his wasn't as souped-up as mine was, I'm not sure if he ever had it bored out once, but he couldn't ride as good as me neither, so he kept bragging about fast his bike was and how he was going to dust me, I said ok, we'll see about that, but I had to wait about a week to shut him up, because my bike was in the shop getting fixed, which I usually did myself, but my stepfather knew the guy at C&L Cycles, so we let them fix it, but anyhow, one I got it back, I said go get your bike, so he went to go get it, and my other buddy told need to watch out for him because he likes to cut people off, I said I ain't worried about it, because he's not even going to be anywhere near me! lol So when he came back, I said are you ready to see who's got the fastest bike and can ride the best, he swore up and down he was going to win and I dusted him like he was nothing, I left him sitting still! lmao. But a lot of people don't know how to really ride, like the would shift too soon, or they would take a long time to shift, or they would let off the throttle and shift then get back on the throttle, not me, I kept the throttle wide open and shifted through all 6 before he knew what was going on! lmao. But you see, I would also shit without even using the clutch, and a lot of riders didn't know you could do that, but you could, you just had to have the RPM's high enough.

[@gregoryaparker]

You can keep up with any bike if you're all doing the speed limit...lol. Come to my neck of the woods and you'll see real 'legal' speed.

[@borisk4444]

Nice video, I ride 636, definitely just street riding (if your not trying to kill your self) you can keep up no problem. Its actually more relaxing to ride a smaller cc bike because you dont have the crazy over the top power that can kill fairly quickly if you dont focus.

[@slacinace]

MY GOD I WANT AN R3 SP BAD

[@slacinace]

SO*

[@useruser_notinuse]

small bike and expensive, I'd buy a used 600cc for that price

[@slacinace]

It's one of the cheapest 300cc class bikes

[@N54_335i]

+Slacin' Ace who tf told you that??

[@N54_335i]

+Slacin' Ace it's like the most expensive 300cc bike right now lol

[@dirkdiggler7390]

Getting back in the game and cant afford much so I'll be getting some dual sport of the 250 variety. I'll be leading the pack from the rear on and off the road ;)

[@fawkesash]

you may want to fade your speedo bud

[@ducke295]

No ones gonna bust him for gong 90

[@oliver24x]

That wouldn't do anything

[@ozpilotgirl]

LOVE my R3!!! She also keeps up with bigger bikes. I have clocked 205 km/phr on her!

[@ozpilotgirl]

@Flo Shmoney 2015

[@joshcowan7818]

Ho is watching this in 2019

[@sambeezy007]

I'm not a ho but i am watching in 2020 lol

[@leegriffith5159]

I applaud you for have the confidence to ride with the bigger bikes. My 17 yr old son watches your videos to see that 250 & 300's are not douche bikes. Yes, I make him watch. This is one I hope he doesn't. Only because of the 104 mph top end speed. I want him to fear that for a while. Btw, what tire are you running. Impressed with the 300's leaning.

[@TheUmbrellaCorporation]

Is that in MpH or Kms ?

[@DaveSpen]

Can we talk about how high that clutch lever is?! Seriously though, the points are valid, skill > bike. Most riders have absolutely no idea what body position is, and most bikes are going to max out at around the same speed through turns, and it's not 150 MPH, therefore 300s are just fine. I have a blast keeping up with, if not passing bigger bikes on my R3. Very satisfying.

[@victorrosa5458]

Man, the speed marked there in USA is mph ?

[@mlbz2382]

Yep

[@lilslavboi2171]

Yep

[@mintyfresh47]

yep

[@rmtheg234]

yep it is, nothing wrong with that.

[@PSNpatr74]

yep

[@wesmadden9862]

U said it correct...an experienced rider on a slower bike and out last an inexperienced rider on a fast bike...left one of my boys on a cbr600rr....I even leave my boy on his ninja400....people still can't believe my r3 is a 300cc the way I make it move

[@derrickfencer]

You can get a decent used bike for less than what the R3 costs, not worth it and no, you can't keep up

[@cw6082]

Damn yammers the language 🤣 it's so pure 🥲

[@alexdelannoy3107]

Im that commuter type of rider and come from a family of riders... your motorcyclists you will meet video is jaw droppingly hilarious!

[@bap7676]

nice vid buddy little advice on some of your right hand bends your out in the middle of the road stay tighter to the inside as if you were to have to break quite hard hitting the front break pulls the bike to your left and if its a left hand bend it would pull you into the right (kerb side) be mindful of that... guy martin a famous isle of man TT rider I have had the pleasure of meeting a few times over on the TT gave me that advice "if going right stay tight" happy riding buddy stay safe!

[@bap7676]

+Yammie Noob your welcome 👍

[@nathanielnolt3518]

Have you done a track day yet? I did my first one (2 day weekend actually) shortly before quitting my job and going back to school. Now I'm too broke to do it again :( But it's the best thing I've ever experienced. It was such a high that my mind was still more focused the next day. You'd be fine on a 300cc bike, although you would get passed on the straightaways by the 600's. I was running a TR650 Strada, which is much less of a track bike than an R3, so you'd be totally fine. It was fun being one of the faster riders in the intro class running a bike that totally didn't belong there...

[@robbieshaft]

The R3 is a hugely impressive bike

[@ken47l]

In austraila some R3 have been braking camshafts ! But smaller bikes are so much fun at the track.Big bikes show up your deficiency's as a rider at a much faster speed .

[@PrinceKlutz]

It is different when you ride alone. I sometimes ride with a buddy who, for whatever reason, just can't or won't keep up. Maybe he wants to smell the flowers as he goes by, I don't know. It's not like we're on vastly differing bikes. On city streets and country roads, bike size and power means little. We ride in SoCal, where lane splitting is legal, but within ten minutes he'll be out of sight way behind me. I know it's not lack of skill 'cause he can ride the tires off when we're way out in the country, but just a little traffic really freaks him out.

[@sl3nderdeiz616]

Bro i envy you so much, you have no traffic to deal with and that makes the ride enjoyable. I ride my kawasaki 300 here in miami and the traffic is a pain in the ass hahahaha

[@FarrFromPerfect]

Oh man - I totally miss my RG150 after watching this. That bike was sooo much fun in comparison to my bigger bikes

[@darkninja636]

hey there's people hating some of this kids post. lighten up. He was obviously out with a group of decent riders who were out as a group and reasonably kept the group together on a fairly spirited ride. The probably more experienced riders on the bigger bikes had a play out front but they never left him behind and kept it safe. Please don't think I'm a lentil eating rider I love to play don't get me wrong but if yr in a group riding and all riders can say BOYAAA as they park up THEIR mistress after a good ride .....Peace out the world is good..... if yr on 2wheels ✌

[@loganmilliner8734]

i just rode a 2015 cbr 300 the other day and i can honestly its a totally different ride compared to my 1200 suzuki bandit. i loved it really.