5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Motorcycle

[@BikesNThings]

Good play on Revzilla for putting you guys on the payroll. Looking forward to seeing you guys on here.

[@albertoj.mollinedo4116]

@Himmarshee Street Live Same deal I loved seeing motorcycle garage, and learned quite a few grease monkey tricks from Ari. ALso. MC commute is not the same without Zack (Chadd, as I always thought his name was)

[@thebloodyserb]

Zack and Ari were an instrumental part of getting me to finally take the plunge and start riding. In fact it was Zack's MC Commutes review of the CB500F that finally got me to put down the spec sheets on pull the trigger on a purchase, and I could not have been happier with it. I owe these two gentlemen a great deal of gratitude, and I owe one to Revzilla as well for bringing them back to KZbin.

[@tigercs1]

"goooo CB five-hundo" Yeah I really liked that review too

[@thebloodyserb]

@@tigercs1 I used to hear that in my head every time I got on it.

[@nicm8093]

but they are still gonna do throttle out right?

[@zackcourts2280]

Glad that review helped, and good choice... the CB500F is one of the most underrated bikes out there, in my opinion.

[@atp1130]

Great first bike!

[@STruple12]

Ari and Zack coming to Revzilla made me turn my notifications back on :)

[@kartikeyapanwar]

Funny that Ari with the dreadlocks is the guy with the “practical” Versys whereas guy next door looking Zack is with the hooligan KTM.

[@TheBamcrab]

Totally thought it was Zack's at first. I have the same bike so either way it makes me happy. :]

[@rockyp3917]

Guys with deadlocks are not hooligans. They are more chill

[@zackcourts2280]

I think it probably has more to do with me buying my bike at age 25, and him at age 34 😄

[@rockyp3917]

@@zackcourts2280 Ahh! The practical 30's I can totally relate now.

[@kartikeyapanwar]

Zack Courts found my joke funny! Yay! I don’t care if I can’t do wheelies now. On a side note, wow Ari doesn’t look his age at all. I guess one ages slower when they spend most of their time on/with bikes.

[@leitmotiph]

Good god, did we miss you, buddy!

[@megamoe187]

Hi Zack. Nice to see you back again. Miss u and Ari. Can't wait to see Ari n u doing a joint vid again.... Hopefully soon. Lots of love from Malaysia. Ride safe.

[@knizama3534]

Fan from malaysia too..

[@zackcourts2280]

Thanks for watching, and yes we will be back with more videos soon. Stay tuned.

[@tomquinn607]

Ari and Zack will mix well with the regular Zilla crew too.

[@dextzapf]

I'm a simple man.. I see Ari or Zack, I watch and hit Like.

[@lauramonch1325]

Please make videos from Zacks garage a regular format.

[@goru426]

Zack I bought my Versys X-300 after watching your review. I wanted a fun around town bike and you were spot on in the review. I'm happy with my purchase.

[@hamerplayer1229]

Love mine

[@coser293]

Also got one, but I waited a bit and got a '17 with 13 miles and a few mods for 1500 under sticker this January, smoking deal in my opinion, I fell in love with it after seeing RyanF9 and Zachs review

[@zackcourts2280]

Nice! Good choice, that's an excellent bike.

[@steadster6572]

We love you, Zach. That's all.

[@rockbay79]

Way back in June 1982, I found myself a freshly enlisted member of the U.S. Air Force. My first assignment was Dyess AFB, Texas. Shortly after arriving, I bought a used 1981 Kawasaki 454 LTD. This bike was very comfortable, and I owned it for over a year. Then, I sold it and bought a used 1981 Kawasaki 550 GPz. I really loved this bike and kept it about a year before I had to sell it because I received orders to Japan and could not take it with me. Bottom line, both of these bikes were primary transportation for me. So, between these two bikes, I would go with the 454 LTD due to comfort. Always go with comfort when dealing with long trips and hours in the saddle. Take care.

[@carlosaircraftmechxnic2819]

Who would have thought these homemade videos were going to be so entertaining!

[@kaykay8686]

So glad you are back! Best in the biz! Make more videos please. Cheers!

[@Siper2]

I'm so excited that you two are 'Zillans now! Truly can't wait for more adventures - inside your garage or otherwise. 😁

[@TheClarkenstein]

Another good video. Has anyone gotten caught in analysis-paralysis when looking for their next ride?

[@Juuul89]

Yes, many times, only way to break out of that is to close your 19 browser tabs and book some testrides, specs and features don't mean shit while your're riding it :D

[@2Timone7]

I almost drove myself crazy then I just got practical and asked myself -"what exactly is the kind of riding you will be doing". Not the kind of riding you WANT to be doing, but actually doing. That cleared my head and helped a lot.

[@scottyoung4583]

When you finally buy it feels as if you’ve been put out of your misery

[@NateB240z]

Hell yeah! Zack and Ari! Love these dudes! Also, I chose an '18 Versys 650LT for do almost everything bike, I have a dedicated trail bike. And I have to say that like a multiple choice test question... when there is more than one right answer, the Versys 650 is he best answer. What a sweetheart of a machine. A daily commute on mine and it really is a joy to ride.

[@j.lizbardo]

Just right now... Z900rs or Xsr900 or Gsxs750 or Cb650r or Sv650 or Waiting if yamaha will bring the Tenere 700 to my country or Getting a street 650cc bike and a DR650 for the total price of the z900rs... Will i get a good deal after this zombie apocalipse mildly goes away and you can actually seat on them? Mind you this started in jan 2020...

[@TeamdaSilva]

Ari owns a Versys!?!?! That’s awesome!!

[@chrisredfield3240]

I almost got one in 2014 . But ended up with a F800gs instead. Would love a Verseys bored out to 800cc.

[@knizama3534]

We miss u zack and ari... thanks to revzilla,bring back them..

[@riveraluciano]

I love that inadvertedly (or not) you also made a manual on how you review motorcycles. Really good video, good to see you again Zack.

[@zackcourts2280]

Good to be seen, thanks for watching

[@AndrewBoundy]

Zack! We've missed you on KZbin!

[@pallusubaru]

Ari owns and rides a Versys 650... let that be a lesson to ALL of us lol #humbled

[@catalyst6313]

You're review back in the day on the Versys 650 pretty much sealed the deal for me about 3 years ago and I haven't regretted it in the slightest. Thanks for that! Started to take it more off road lately and it does pretty dang well with the right tires, skid plate, and a couple other minor things. It truly is a versatile bike and at $8000 it can't be beat for my 80/20 highway offroad riding.

[@rideon2-997]

So happy you’re not behind a pay wall anymore! Welcome back to KZbin bud 👍

[@AudreyH48]

Love Zac and Ari, so happy to see them around the Revzilla family! I miss their first ride commentaries, it might be down to having seen them for so long doing those that I trust their opinion but I am looking forward to the future vids!

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Welcome back Zack we missed you!!! I started with a wee-storm 650 best choice for my type of riding. I Grew up to a Triumph Trophy SE and it felt huge at first and god dam scary. Now it feels like a moped.

[@mrlawman0000]

I hope Zach and Ari continue their adventures with RevZilla. I subscribed to motortrend just for that and loved on two wheels. Keep it going.

[@brucesmith6894]

Zack and hopefully Ari, thanks for coming back to us the views! Motorcycle content has suffered without ya'll! Welcome Back!!!!!

[@xzistpo]

You and Ari are my favorite bike vloggers out there. Keep up the great work man.

[@AndrewM83]

Glad Zack and Ari are apart of Revzilla now! These 2 make Anything that much better!

[@sharvan456]

Welcome Zack Courts! to youtube. Please start doing bike reviews on this youtube channel and it's always a cool watch!

[@vivekrao8958]

Love you man !!... and such a cool video. Just a still camera in a garage. You're amazing !!

[@zackcourts2280]

Good editing, too. You wouldn't want to have listened to EVERYthing I said, I'm sure

[@Alcapowen]

Great to see you back on the tube Zack. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Jovi_97]

I finally bought a motorcycle again! It’s been over a year. 06’ SV 650 naked. ^.^ Also. Seeing Ari and Zack on here made me subscribe!

[@shaunbarker8290]

Just to add, I was at my local bike dealer in yeovil Last year and I was looking around. A customers new bike had been prepped ready for him to take away, the service manager was showing him around the bike and he started the 2019 1000sx up,. The engine sound I was hooked. The bike was in silver and looked stunning by the way. So I'm getting mine as soon as covid 19 is under control from bransons motorcycles in Yeovil.

[@2Timone7]

Why wait? I just bought a Bonnie via cell phone and take delivery Saturday. Nothing says we can't ride -you don't get much more "quarantined" than that! Well, it differs by location, but the cops are cool around here in gun-slingin' country. LOL

[@chrisredfield3240]

@@2Timone7 were in the UK were only allowed too ride if were getting shopping or prescriptions. I was in yeovil today. Live in bristol (work in Somerset) bought a new Honda from Branson's in the past. Great lot down there. I wouldn't use Fowler's in Bristol for anything other than looking. I bought a brand new bike from them once too. Not the best experience.

[@sixwashington4]

Good video. Excellent seeing these two guys again! Good move Revzilla. And, dare I say... much needed. Looking forward to seeing new content from Zach and Ari.

[@melvinkumar89]

1. I wanted a practical everyday motorcycle to commute to work and use to get to meetings and construction sites. 2. I bought a 2016 R1. No regrets.

[@csiautodetail]

Here I am thinking.... Zack might have like half a dozen bikes in his garage....well what do I know. Really fun video you and Ari are going to bring so much new subscribers to this channel with those full of knowledge and great videos

[@SpottedCreeper]

Yes RevZilla! Yes! Well done on getting Ari and Zack to join you! Subbed! Notifications On! Nice vid Zack - this is what we need! Can't wait to see more of your adventures with Ari :)

[@gm2256]

Good to see you back making content on KZbin Zack!

[@JosephSebastian1]

Good Job on roping Zach and Ari. I finally subscribed!

[@gavinnorris6348]

Good to see you again. Glad to see you on Revzilla.

[@ExploratoryBehaviour]

Yeah!!! Revzilla is talking to me now... Zack is back!!! I know all of this Zack... Watched it only for you... Keep revving bro...

[@LouCFur90]

Zack is flexin’ that fresh KTM 950 SM 👌🏼😎

[@steveman1982]

The Duo is back on youtube! \o/ \o/ \o/ They're stuck indoors :( :( :( We still get to see them :) :) :)

[@niwradsiphone]

Yes Zack is back! I love your moto reviews, hated the guy who replaced you! But glad that you are back and here with the Revs.

[@tomquinn607]

I am a Zack fan. But Waheed is a cool guy too. You guys like the sound of that?

[@konstantinosmaounis798]

Zack and Ari back to KZbin, if it takes a month of quarantine for more videos , I will take it

[@lazaruspachigalla8273]

This was a great video!!!! Zack you did a great job making it feel like you were talking to a person instead of a camera... and the best part it was fun!

[@zackcourts2280]

Credit the editors with that :-)

[@DoubleYouPee1]

RevZilla Commute?

[@zackcourts2280]

We're cooking something up, stay tuned 👍

[@Im_George]

@@zackcourts2280 Whenever I got interested in a particular bike, watching your commute videos made me think much deeper about the bike. The current guy on mc commute just feels incredibly too biased and makes me no longer interested in the bike. I haven't watched their videos since, hoping you would someday make something similar.

[@tomquinn607]

@Kattrap I'm a big fan of Waheed. Do you like the sound of that, guys?

[@wideopenspaces1536]

Nice to see you on the Revzilla Team. One item missing Zack: dealerships of Yamaha, Honda, Kawi, & Suzuki have a no test ride policy (at least in So. CA), and always point to liability -- strange since Ducati, BMW, and Triumph don't have that issue.

[@corujariousa]

Great to see another video from you! I miss the MC Garage videos. Are you and Ari going to be w/ RevZilla channel now?

[@enyelator1239]

I like to see that my initial research I put in back in late 2014 paid off. My white 2015 Versys 650LT has been great for me. I’ve put 58,000 miles on it in five years and it still runs and looks perfect. I do oil changes every 4000 miles , flush the radiator every year and do the valve checks every 25000 miles. This bike still looks new and I will keep it way past 100000 mile and it won’t be worth anything. I might buy other bikes but I’m never selling that Versys.

[@movem1]

Zach’s Aprilia review at COTA was one of the best ever. me thinks enough HP⚡️

[@zackcourts2280]

Ehhh, almost enough but not quite :-)

[@rideon41]

Let me add to the common theme here - awesome to see you Zack, and Ari, back.

[@moto67e]

I'll watch pretty much anything that has Zack or Ari in it and I'll watch everything that has Zack and Ari together in it.

[@DB-so8zc]

Great vlog. Glad to see that you and Ari have teamed up with ZIlla. I always enjoy and learn from all the content y'all provide. Ride safe!

[@coolhandchunk]

Missed seeing you in vids! Glad you have returned to 'free' youtube videos to entertain us with your wit, sarcasm and general goofiness!

[@nierderlan]

Simple video but so fun. All personality and that laid back humor. Getting these guys is a major coup for RevZilla. Thanks!

[@mikethefz07guy79]

Zack I miss your MC Commutes. But really digging this garage format.

[@zackcourts2280]

I'm working on something new, stay tuned.

[@Alexander5R]

The editing is very subtle, yet great. That Versys looks good. I loved the picture of young Zack and young Ari.

[@scottyoung4583]

Alexander Sinco I’m going to trim my rear fender just like that one

[@craigjones9467]

I bought a Suzuki rf900 for my first bike a few months ago and have loved every minute of it

[@crownmoto]

So glad you're back on the tube :P

[@carloslozano6450]

Salute from Salta. Argentina

[@thefinaledge3554]

That's such a great video! The content you and Ari make will bring a whole new special quality to RevZilla. Glad you guys are on!

[@hajjcomb]

Great content! I saw the title and thought, “I know what to look for...”, but I found this very Insightful and thoughtful. Good perspective. Many of these things I think of, but I don’t know that I gave the “first ride” enough credit. Well done.

[@zackcourts2280]

Right on, thank YOU for the thoughtful comment, Seth. I'm glad you got something from it.

[@DanielGoepp]

Zack Courts is my favorite. I miss the MC commute videos. The best.

[@zackcourts2280]

I'm working on something new, stay tuned! 🤙

[@Thomas1000RR]

Great to see you on KZbin again! Welcome back. We missed you.

[@russell1823]

WHAAAT does Zach and Ari work at revzilla now???

[@ShootingSportz]

Could it be? Zach on team Revzilla!??!?

[@davegillette953]

Thanks Zack that was terrific, thanks for taking the time.

[@iamtherealzombie]

Interesting that Zack has Ari's Versys in his garage and Ari just did a 30+ point inspection on Zack's KTM :)

[@tomquinn607]

Yeah. I told Ari 'his' KTM was a beast.

[@kenahnemann8343]

I remember my first ride on an R3 fresh from taking the MSF course where I rode a little Suzuki Intruder. I had no idea what the R3 would feel like and was literally shaking when I got on it. A few blocks later I was in love. Couple of years later bought an FZ-07 and lived that first ride. Sold that after a year and decided to try a cruiser so bought a 2006 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100. Was a bit puckered up about testing riding that but managed not to drop it. Still have that and the R3, which is great for the twisties. The Sabre is my lead sled for the highways. It’s good to see you back Dude!

[@flaviojosegomesfernandez7312]

Great to see Zack and Ari back on KZbin! They make the most entertaining videos out of everybody in KZbin while making very useful reviews! Glad to see Ari having the bike that I'm looking to buy :D

[@Gofr5]

Zack's on Revzilla now? Great! I missed seeing him (and Ari) on youtube.

[@dpinedoblog]

Loved the vid. The first impression part was spot on. It’s crazy how I have never shaken off my first impressions. Several of the bikes I bought I tried to learn to love...doesn’t work that way, and there I am trying to sell another bike. Also, practicality (for those that ride every day) is so important.

[@cronicep]

We missed you Zach

[@tomquinn607]

Thank you Revzilla for your most excellent addition of Ari and Zack to your family. Imo they provide the Best motorcycle commentary available anywhere and are perfect for Revzilla and Us.

[@JoeriU]

7:41 I love seeing that old picture

[@clinton9110]

Like for Zach and Ari 👍 I keep watching ur old videos..

[@dmyers3266]

I did not realize how much the first ride thing is true! As soon as you said it I could feel, hear, and see the first ride on all of my bikes. Honestly, freaked me out a bit!

[@arthurpendragon9079]

Good stuff. Glad to see content coming out during this madness. However, a humble critique... I thought it was just Lemmy's videos that were choppy and over-edited, but maybe that's a RevZilla thing.

[@dsimon9s29]

Nice to see you and Ari back. Have always enjoyed your videos.

[@shabadabadoo4326]

Zack and Ari seem like a great pairing in their adventure vids. I'd love to see them drag Spurg and Lemmy on one of those ridiculous rides, like the baja/monkey trip...

[@tomquinn607]

Now you're talking!!

[@JPWirt]

Thanks for coming back to KZbin Zach (& Ari)!

[@hvymtal8566]

7:22 "My personal motorcycle is a KTM 950 Supermoto" That says _a lot_ about you, Zack, you depraved wheelie addict! :D

[@zackcourts2280]

🤪

[@chamaileon81]

Zack and Ari are brilliant. A well deserved subscribe Revzilla.

[@jimfrick826]

I am thankful for these videos from Zack, Ari, FortNine, Missenden Flyer, Chris Harris and all the others who give us so much information and entertainment.

[@navycrewbrother1]

I love it! Who knew Zack was such a philosopher?

[@UrgetoRide]

Zach is so damn likeable. Its clear he's a such a good dude and been doing this for a loong time. Stoked they're doing more youtube too these days (still love their throttle out series ! not sure if its over now though)

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I had not owned a Street bike for years.. always had dirt bikes .. Don't read the magazines didn't do much research .. Bought a Naked Sport Bike Yamaha FZ-07 not the right bike for Sports Touring. Had to buy lots of accessories from Revzilla to convert it .. Still far from Ideall The Yamaha MT-07 Tracer would have been the perfect bike for me but they only sell it in Europe .. Also owning several differnt types of motorcycles is a nice option too ..

[@zendan1036]

Glad to see you guy's on KZbin again!

[@BriNaCa]

Very good points. Each one of my six motorcycles makes me appreciate the others.

[@pingdingdongpong]

Oh god, I missed you talking about mirrors so much! Revzilla, you guys did good.

[@2Timone7]

Remember, folks, function starts with FUN!!! This is an awesome video and sound advice! My dream bike has always been the Goldwing and I finally got one last year. I never rode one until I bought it (also sound advice -do NOT ride a Goldwing unless you are prepared to buy it!) and it is everything I ever dreamed it would be (NOT the newest iteration crotch rocket, it's a 2015 beauty). I just bought a 2006 Bonneville for scootin' around down and country lanes on the weekends. Cheers and keep ridin'!

[@MonoMoto]

Great to have you back in the open ! Made this miserable Corona day a lot more fun :D

[@manuelurrego2627]

Keep em coming Zack, these are great!

[@PWarren4]

Zack has a Kermit chair - that's awesome!

[@zackcourts2280]

It's a nice chair; it was a gift, actually, and I dig it.

[@jeckyll71]

Awesome, always enjoy your videos Zack! Looking forward to seeing more from both you and Ari!

[@joevidya]

6:41 It's totally possible for the average Joe, look for demo days at your dealerships. The last demo I went to I got to test ride a Ninja 400, Rebel 500, R3, and Katana all within 3 hours.

[@philwomack6841]

Saw the thumbnail. That looks like Zack. Saw RevZilla thought no way. Looked closer and clicked into happiness. Missed you Zack, welcome back into my life mate :)

[@zackcourts2280]

Good to be back 👍

[@genarovivares7363]

I didn't imagine this guy was so awesome. Fun and centred view of the subject

[@toltod]

Great Presentation! I've wanted a KTM 950 SMT ever since they came out...but I needed something practical---enter the Gen1-FZ1. That first time is critical if you gel with bikes. Tall 6'3" riders are supposed to like the 1200 BMW GS....I've tried multiple times and after 1 minute..not for me. Bought my Sprint 1050 without even a test ride...fell in love first minute out of the dealership. Husky501.....again no test ride from dealer...damn I love it. Hope I luck out on my next purchase. Cheers!