7 Best Project Motorcycles That AREN'T An SV650! (All Styles)

[@yammienoob]

IM GOING TO TURBO MY HAYABUSA WHEN I GET TO 1M SUBSCRIBERS. SUBSCRIBE AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS

[@charlieraffaniello4867]

Took my SV across the country with some aftermarket luggage and did just fine. Few months later, took it for my first track day. It's truly a do everything bike.

[@benh3110]

Still getting an sv650 😂

[@motormullie3404]

Same😂🤭

[@coldmoonlight6361]

Busa. Much better project, especially for a beginner.

[@timjohnson1199]

@@coldmoonlight6361 You're gonna be a busa baby?

[@coldmoonlight6361]

@@timjohnson1199 ..... Yes? I mean no...... What?

[@kevinfox500]

Don't blame ya. They're fun little bikes. My neighbor has one, and we swap the wife's XS650 with her from time to time, and take the bikes out for the day. Wife is thinking about picking one up, and Kathy is thinking about a Shadow, after riding our VT 1100. Hell, it's snowing out, and she borrowed our Ural to go to work today.

[@timsretirementjourney8323]

CB750 one of the best and most bulletproof bikes ever. I had a 1974 and it never saw a easy ride yet I never had to spend anything on repairs. I did however spend on a set of low bars and a set of 4 into 1 Hooker headers as well as 4 into 2 shorty drag pipes over the few years I owned it. The bike had a lot of hard miles, but just kept running great.

[@gl1dinorider]

And you can hear one and know what it is before you see it. Man, those are great old bikes.

[@kevinfox500]

Spite. Thanks for the love on the CB750. I still have dad's 72, lightly modded. Tons of parts and knowledge out there. A solid runner up is the 69 through 83 Yamaha XS 650. Sites like Mike's XS have every possible part you need for them, and they can be built into almost anything you want them to be. Still have mom's, and used it to teach my wife, daughter, and several friends. Been in the family 40 years, and it's not going anywhere.

[@mikedominick]

This is pretty cool! And the CB750 is one of the best project bikes. I’ve had 3 of them, but now I’m an Indian Scout rider.

[@Rudolf.Winkler.Verlag]

In conclution: just get an sv650

[@marcusibach6111]

Another (used) bike that fits in this category is the Cagiva Raptor 650 because: - it has the SV650 engine - it’s designed by Miguel Galluzzi, the guy who is also responsible for the design of the first Ducati Monster - Brembo brakes and - Cagiva was part of the MV Augusta Holding, the vehicle registration document officially says it’s an MV Augusta. You can therefor say you’re owning a MV with a straight face. So, you get a good beginner bike with a reliable Japanese engine and beautiful Italian design (the other way around would suck). But may Rossi have mercy with you if you need OEM Cagiva parts, those are rare.

[@blessedbethecurse]

DR650 > DR-Z400 for an adventure build IMHO. If you want to go on the highway, the extra CCs make long distance highway cruising a *lot* easier, and if you get good enough off-road to need suspension upgrades, that can be done relatively cheaply.

[@Gsxrkid_]

You guys should review the sv1000s it was my second bike ever and I loved that thing.

[@GBDubstep]

If you’re going to get an RC 390. I’d recommend a 2017 and up. They redesigned the head gasket that year that added an extra channel for cooling. The Ninja 400 is a better bike but the RC does come more track ready out of the box with the higher foot pegs, lower clip ons, and upside down forks. Also the new white color scheme for 2020 is 😩👌. You’ll probably find one cheaper than a Ninja 400 in the US as people don’t seem to buy them as much as the 390 Duke. Even after a year of riding I still love hopping on mine.

[@jimbojones4683]

GB dubstep my next bike after the rc 390 was the MT07 Was perfect upgrade

[@SquadraCorse]

But... But... I'm having so much fun doing stuff to my SV650... and it still runs.

[@larrymoore5944]

I'm right there with you. Stupid reliable bike....

[@warmongerairsoft]

Honda Shadow 600: the aftermarket is surprising, and when needed custom fabrication is easy

[@FrogonWheels]

Nice pics on the Bonnie. Guincho-Cascais Portugal. Sunday run for most of yammies in the area! Happy holidays guys

[@bretthuffine]

I have a 1980 suzuki gn400 and a 79 GS425. fun little bikes. A pain in the ass to find parts for

[@kleinbottled79]

5:42 "The Speed Twin is the cheapest." Street Twin my son. Speed Twin is the bestest.

[@johnwilliams1143]

Got an 01 monster 750, carbed, was unaware of this stigma before purchase, 10/10 zero issues

[@SilasCodes]

My first bike was an 01 monster 750! Was great until the seal around the gas tank hatch got cracked due to age & exposure to the sun, and I got a gallon of water in my tank after a rainstorm. Check that seal and see if you can replace it if its looking kinda worn out

[@Willie.B76]

Royal Enfield interceptor/continental is my choice. Basis simple nuts & bolts minimal electronics and even a bunch of "how to" videos from Royal Enfield themselves. Not to mention cheap as chips. Merry Christmas Yam, hope you and yours are safe and well. Thanks for the content and keep it coming.

[@coldmoonlight6361]

1:17 Don't worry Mr. Meseeks, you're not alone. Look at me!!

[@NZ2STROKE]

I just got my dads old 2004 ktm exc525 and am doing it up,one hell of a fun bike on and off road!

[@shazampanda]

Why is it that every time I start watching a new YammieNoob video, it’s not Papa Yam in the video?

[@sumonyusuf2312]

papa yam, could you please do a in depth review of 2020 Honda like is it more torquer than the Busa?

[@kevinfox500]

Good projects. Honda's VT and VTX lines. People are doing impressive builds with the VT 750 and 1100, VTX 1300s have decent aftermarket options, and you can get the 1800s for under $4K, easily. And they are dead reliable. Another fun option for a bobber or scrambler build is the Suzuki LS650/S40. A 650 thumper, that feels like a 700, when you crack the throttle.

[@mdspaghetti4949]

We need some Craigslist love up in these projects

[@gl1dinorider]

Cb 750, in my opinion, was a watermark bike. Absolutely bullet proof, and fast enough to hold their own. Yes, they are ancient tech now. But find one, ride it. Embrace the history (and slightly scary handling at surprisingly high speeds). Personally, i prefer the single overhead cam motors. But im old.

[@Kawasaki1-m4l]

Spike you're absolutely great, the other guys too full on, Spike you're layed back & relaxed you should get more airtime, no insult intended to the other guy.

[@YamahaRacing199]

Love my Yamaha TRX850, Suzuki SV650 & Honda CBR250RR. Ive had brand new Aprilia Tuono, Suzuki GSXR1K, Ducati Monsters and theyre fast & techy but they lack personality. My 1995 TRX turns more heads and gets more compliments than all my euro bikes combined.

[@bkelsey6692]

I have a 1993 nighthawk 750, and yes, these are great project bikes AND daily drivers. Just be prepared to fix electrical stuff

[@Theninjadeathhawk]

Have a Gen 1 sv650 that's experiencing an electrical issue currently, misfiring in the front cylinder to be exact. The front cylinder will cut in and out and I'm trying to diagnose the issue.

[@climbmotoadv1550]

good one man! I thought a lot about making a super cheap drz 400 adventure bike. even a dr 650, but they are much heavier.. question: wye have I never heard you guys talk about the moto guzzi v7, so popular in Europe and it almost always gets mentioned compared to a triumph Bonneville. Anyway a guzzi v7 also looks grate when you rebuild it a little. maybe guzzi is your dark side.. the unspeakable.. but you talk about another italian always, the ducati.. what gives? .. mystery that needs answers

[@jasongraham3488]

Good choice of "sportster project bike" photo. Trask ftw!

[@serenitypillows61]

Fzr600 1990 had it a year still hasn't got a chain or brake. Project bikes take too long but you'll never find yourself so attached to a lump of metal as a project bike you build yourself

[@joevo3]

Have you heard or ride Benelli bike like a TNT600...

[@LeGrandPleb]

I'd like to get a Nighthawk or XJ650 and turn it into a Bobé Racer.

[@peej.w7598]

Yammie, where's the info for your discord server?

[@cullengorman294]

Subtle Archer reference = like. Well played

[@RustyVigero2005]

They need an sv1000 with the k5 motor.

[@MC-Racing]

i feel like yammies distaste for harley has rubbed of on spite more and more.. maybe trying a lot of not cruisers has helped some too :-)

[@darkiee69]

What's said about the CB 750 goes for the 500 and 650 too.

[@spaceman124]

The meetup page is broken

[@milodebruin4821]

I really want to get a xjr1300 for a project bike.

[@kinwailee9803]

Spent weeks deciding which one to get and finally decided on the suzuki bandit, still ended up with an sv650 🙄 great bike but the faultlessness does take away some of the 'character'

[@mta.reddit8288]

Missouri Boys where ya at

[@jeffreydiaz7833]

Got a 2019 sv650x, have a scout bobber, crazy shit is i like my sv more. Smh

[@pirrurrashon]

No BMW R Nine T? 😩 I've been contemplating one for a while.

[@BLACKSNAKEGUITAR]

A tip for a carb monster LEAVE IT STANDARD, DO NOT REJET.

[@flip_moto]

forgot a shout out to the Honda cbxxx, the most common project bike that never gets finished and passed on to the next unlucky soul that attempts to put more than 40 miles on it before it needs another rebuild.

[@bishoppope2921]

I feel personally attacked by the bonneville cafe racer comment. I dont care about the craze, they're just sexy bikes :(

[@TommyAngelo1337]

Can we please keep the remaining stock CB750 the way they are?

[@adelb2300]

Sorry but the cafe racer movement isn`t dead, just look at the massive cafe racer offerings by Honda, Triumph, Ducati etc....😉

[@sathishrao7926]

“Speed twin” is the cheapest?

[@EGG_MusicMadness]

CB750 or the cruiser bike for me

[@geoffreynhill2833]

The Ducati's exhaust won't bother your neighbours. They won't be able to hear it over the engine rattle.

[@sudarshanjagdale9751]

Hey yammie Include Mumbai i in that meet up map

[@Brian-jz1pi]

Kawasaki Kz 1000 ltd.I dont think there's an aftermarket part they don't make for that bike.

[@HarmonauxGames]

Yay a discord server

[@ehabbadr5367]

I bought suzuki bandit gsf 250 as a project bike😂♥️

[@crackercasey4556]

Every rider should own at least 1 project bike to learn with unless ur just some rick guy that doesn't like to fix his own stuff cause he doesn't wanna get dirty

[@davidklementis5913]

I agree. I think a second bike should either be a project itself or as a replacement to your first bike that you then make into your project. This way you have your reliable one as your daily or ready to ride bike and your second as a fun learning experience that your not stressed about working at any given time. Great to have a different style bike for the added riding experience too. It doesn't have to be expensive, fancy and especially new. Just have fun and learn without fear of making a mistake.

[@Ladosligese]

Triumph Bonneville Speed Twin .. "only" 165 k here in Denmark .. in $ thats around 23500 .. so cheap ? nahh not really right ..oh and that`s used ofc .. new one is like 27 k $ ..

[@Rizky-xv4kz]

**Meanwhile 2 months ago** Yammie Noob: *"Ducati is dumb overpriced and underpowered"*

[@gregormonkey]

> Makes video list specifically excluding the SV650 > Includes the Italian equivalent for some of the same reasons the SV is so great ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@danielbesco1722]

"Have you thought about getting an SV 650?"

[@ruthlesshatchet6353]

He speaks of the sv650 the same way car guys talk about the Miata. Lol

[@KillSwitch80]

Video Starts @ 2:12

[@mrtz2796]

these bikes pretty much all are expensive as shit... here is how my list would look: Cb500, Sv650, CB750, ZXR400, DT125

[@james.d.8044]

Love the clueless gif

[@Vibrotronic]

7 project bikes that are all definitely BUSAS! (Beginner bike 101)

[@kiefercolburn1393]

I can already see there is noone else in Idaho........

[@spr8531]

Yo!!! I'm early!

[@zik9938]

Me too

[@Domitianvs]

When Yam officially runs out of fucks to give and starts the project bike giveaway.

[@nostolthegreat]

The ONLY acceptable project bike is the BUSA (on this channel). I like my 1200 Bandit (massive aftermarket and So Much Torque)... 1100 GSXR if you want an actual factual real deal Streetfighter.

[@aminur14]

Poor Honda Grom 🥲

[@kidding9987]

1:48 The South, Your mom

[@erben.hof.Fytspat]

v50 monza

[@alexandertherrien2307]

I have 2 sv650s

[@PyroTBag]

Cheeki Breeki?

[@JustWithJosh]

Yo

[@SSS-mp8th]

Spite you are just a HD lover so no no fashion sense. Cafe racers are still cool.

[@SuperBoomer95]

Yammie's and more specifically spites views on carburetors is just rediculus. They seem to think you need to tune them every day like theres an elf coming and messing with your settings while you sleep. And syncing throttle bodies on an EFI is a thing! Every multi cylinder engine needs to be synchronized regardless of fuel source (some fly by wire sync themselves but very few ATM). And gas can still go bad in an EFI, just not as fast, as the fuel isn't vented to atmosphere.

[@NudaMan]

If you are over 6 foot don’t get a 696 lmao seat is too small and the bike feels cheaply made

[@decoyplays7570]

All are first here so may be I am second 😂😂😂😂

[@jordanwarren529]

Who tf is is ñëw guy

[@rogerthat10-47]

I haven't got one, they are withoutafuckingdoubt the worst bike since the Faker, sorry Fazer came out. I would rather ride a "Donkey" having a shite.

[@marremane]

Taking a ''Too much of a hardline stance'' is basically the motto of this channel lmao. Might as well embrace the toxicity you are birthing

[@JustWithJosh]

First?

[@kevinameye5739]

First