Best Beginner Motorcycle Gear of 2024 - Review

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We get it - you rode your friend's bike, and now you’ve caught the moto bug. A large part of the ensuing negotiations with your fam will be about gear and being safe. So, here’s what you need to know about the best beginner motorcycle gear in 2024.
Gear Featured:
Icon Domain Helmet : frt9.co/q4l1lv
Helite H-Moov Backpack Airbag : frt9.co/ffkrh5
Gaerne Balance Pro-Tech : frt9.co/mnlgfi
Five Sparks Gloves : frt9.co/irw57r
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[@IOBTSOHG]

I make a promise to RyanF9 that 2024 will be the year I will buy my first motorcycle

[@FortNine]

Witnessed. ~RF9

[@taylor2105]

Buy a used 250cc - 500cc bike. Ride it until you're confident. Then sell for the same price you paid and upgrade to what you really want. Free practice bike hack (small bikes hold their value extremely well)

[@MattPerry]

@@FortNine what is the name of the song at the end?

[@unsafe_at_any_speed]

@@taylor2105 Truth. I started on a virago 535 and took it all the way thru beginner and advanced safety courses and sold it for more than I paid. Of course it helps if you don't wreck it by laying down etc. but imo the best cruiser to learn on for under 2k

[@yurionabike2184]

Pick a dual sport, please, for the sake of your skills

[@edoardobarneschi2212]

"Makes a stealth stash spot for my oregano" Sold.

[@jh_90]

Chefs unite

[@bDub779]

Every video he has a one liner that just kills

[@zackiaryruddick701]

Every time I get pulled over by the police they claim they can smell oregano 🤷🤷🤷

[@TheMarcoRocks]

420 LIKES..

[@klm20079]

instant

[@Proxz]

"Please only click it if you have money to spare" is a nice thing to hear

[@vipe650r]

I agree. Caught me off-guard in a very pleasant way.

[@joseacuna3239]

Palm sliders on gloves is such an underrated feature

[@steve00alt70]

you dont want to slide tho into further danger tho?

[@loudkat]

@@steve00alt70bro the rest of your body will help with that, you just don’t want to break your wrists +start rolling instead of sliding

[@Benjonator]

@@steve00alt70 xdddd A palm sized contact area won't make a difference in your ability to slow down when your whole body is sliding on the ground. When you fall, you instinctively put your hands out, and if they don't slide on the ground, your momentum overextends your wrists and leads to a scaphoid fracture, which is not cool. Palms sliders save writsts.

[@tubemunkytoast7760]

I haven’t ridden in almost 12 months due to a nasty scaphoid break and broken wrist, I’m nearly ready to ride again but only have about 70% of my wrist movement for throttle available so I have to modify my bikes. I saw this video and I’m going to buy gloves with a wrist slider. Top tip - Don’t break your right wrist, it sucks. Thanks Ryan F9.

[@CurtisBrandt]

Agreed. After spending many years buying fairly expensive gloves from fairly notable brands, I’ve recently come across Racer gloves which, in addition to good materials, fit, and quality, feature palm sliders. Nice!

[@nerome619]

My 18YO son was determined to get a motorbike. When it was obvious he was going ahead with it I went out and bought a Helite high-vis airbag vest for $1100. When queried about it by his mother the reason was easy: If it's never used I'll be happy and can sleep a little easier at night, knowing I've done my dad duty to keep my kid safe AND we've spent ten times that much on the braces for his teeth.

[@hiigara2085]

Glad there are dads like you mate.

[@RonRon0110]

W dad 🔥

[@DougBurgum4VP]

I've been riding for years, but I still want to know what's the best for newbies

[@elinoamrichter162]

Ive been riding for years but i still consider myself a newb lol

[@tbqhwyf]

When I get into motorcycling and ride them for years, I imagine I'll still buy beginner's gear as long as it keeps me protected

[@tsubadaikhan6332]

Sounds like Helmet tech in particular is progressing faster my knowledge base. I'm not surprised anymore when communications tech is Miles past my knowledge, but Helmets are an eye opener.

[@ufukgoren33]

@@tbqhwyf A bit of a risky decision, isn't it? I have a mt-25 (mt-03) and the equipment I use is in the upper level group (arai 2022 produced helmet - Dainese boots... I am not writing more so as not to sound like I am showing off) and the reason why I paid so much money is this simple logic, mathematics. Equipment price = post-accident medical expenses + permanent damage caused by the accident + money I need for temporary damage caused after the accident. Whatever helmet or equipment you buy for yourself, buy the best one you can afford, it will still be cheap compared to yourself.

[@GSHants]

The power of an F9 video😂..65 years old and been riding nearly 50 years

[@ken481959]

The most important thing to get for a new rider: a weekend in the motorcycle safety course. Here in Pennsylvania it's FREE. Just register and attend. And when you finish it successfully, you get your license endorsement. Oh, and they supply the bike. Sweet.

[@adamj1337]

Up here in BC, where Ryan is based, it's $900+ for lessons.

[@Lizlodude]

Also a great way to figure out if you actually want to ride without having a friend willing to lend you a bike, especially useful in the age where nobody does test rides anymore.

[@thenarrator1921]

Nice.

[@Skreemer01]

In illinois the class cost covered by the cost of the licensing fee to add the "M". There's a refundable 25$ cost for the class, that you can either ask for back, or sign it over as a donation. When I taught MSF in Wisconsin, it was 325$ per person for the BRC1 class and taught most weekends at the local community colleges.

[@Staromil]

Low speed maneuvers are (the hardest) part of the test here in Czech rep. I think it's a good system. I spent the whole mandatory training (13 lessons) on a track avoiding cones, doing emergency braking and figure 8s. Because I already had a car license, I only needed to learn how to control the motorcycle. As Ryan says in this video, the slower the more it wants to lean over and stuff... also as I realized there, if you are going to actually hit something over 30 mph, you f*up big time.

[@WhiteyPeckerwood-kc1qi]

That's oregano, man. I'm a gourmet chef.

[@FortNine]

Yeah me too. AAA Jamaican oregano. ~RF9

[@TMTVTX1800]

Never realized the earplug pockets were in my helmet…guess I learned something new today. Thanks Ryan!

[@rohandayal2759]

Been watching this channel for 6 years. I’m 23 now and getting my first bike today :))

[@Hugatree4me]

Congratulations! I feel like you've got some quality guidance with this channel on your side.

[@shalin2898]

Congratulations!

[@memolano100]

I missed gear review. Please keep them coming, and thanks.

[@ParallelTwinWings]

Still the best no filler youtube channel.

[@PeterDB90]

One of the few channels whose sponsored portions I don't skip - they incorporate the ad into the video so well.

[@freeflyingduck]

Pulled up behind a bike last year and the guy was wearing a t-shirt that simply said "Mom, it's oregano". Classic!

[@steve00alt70]

whats oregano

[@airadaimagery692]

@@steve00alt70an Italian culinary seasoning

[@felipedourado5721]

​@@steve00alt70 As stated above, an Italian culinary seasoning. I just would like to add that such ingredient is very popular in Jamaica... 😂

[@rvltrstudio1484]

The oregano is a great ancient remedy for road rash when that t-shirt gets ground into his skin after a lowside.

[@onefastmini]

Then she proceeds to sprinkle your stash onto a pizza

[@thegreenman2030]

I really appreciate your gear videos for all budgets, especially the fact you push Airbags so hard as compared to all the other big channels that pretty much never mention them.

[@whatspeedlimits]

After ditching my decades old habit of 'cool' black jacket & leather- I now have a white & red jacket- and white helmet. Seems a shame that the airbags that are intended for safety still design them to look 'cool' instead of safe...

[@thegreenman2030]

@@whatspeedlimits The Helite vests are definitely not designed to look cool. The backpack offers a bit less protection mostly at the side hip area but is extremely functional. I can’t speak for all the other brands who make airbags.

[@myrimu9829]

@@whatspeedlimits for what it's worth, helite sells hi-viz options on the other versions of their airbags (like the vest). but yeah, the backpack looks to be black only.

[@stevest1300]

​@@whatspeedlimits I'm a hi-vis green rider. Putting on a black backpack isn't part of my advanced degree in survival. On the 8th day, God created saddlebags and trunks. Backpacks are for carrying your lunch to school, not for riding a motorcycle.

[@TheTechDweller]

​@@stevest1300Okay but does god carry his saddlebags with him everywhere he goes or does he get all his stuff stolen? Backpacks are perfect for motorcycles since they go where you do.

[@camaroloverx4]

Not a beginner rider but I’m not going to miss watching one of your videos

[@DarthBloody]

The epstein Joke made me spit out my coffee 😂 great content like always

[@skinman499]

Same 😂

[@messyg-tar2251]

Perfect. Looking for my first bike currently, and someone wise once told me that i should buy my gear first, and use the rest of my budget for my bike. Thank you Ryan

[@shalin2898]

Doing the exact same thing! Hi5!

[@Mr.Thanos_]

I started watching this channel when i had no Motorcycle and had no intention to buy one. Now 3 days ago, i bought my first Motorcycle "Suzuki Gixxer Fi ABS 150cc". I'm happy that i bought it. All Thanks to RayanF9 and his team.

[@76dg15]

obligatory comment for the algorithm

[@chonglers1513]

Hi

[@SirChris]

Obligatory response to comment for the algorithm

[@CarComparos]

Hanks for the reminder

[@giannakk]

Hello

[@Milsparro]

All hail the algorithm

[@angelmartin2243]

Passed my Motorcycle Safety Course this past Monday. Thank you FortNine for starting me on this journey!

[@bcm0022009]

Congratulations and welcome my friend 👍😋

[@bobdelaplage690]

Wellxome in this parallel universe, expect to become an alien,😂

[@bearleemadeit4718]

Last song is “Hey You” by Orkas. Great video guys. Your channel has given me clarity of mind and courage to get a bike again.

[@roncazort9709]

LOL was wondering about that. More wry hilarity from Ryan and co. Can't not love this channel!

[@bake162]

At 69 yrs old my gear is well sorted but that’s not enough to discourage me from watching this, good stuff lads!

[@chriscarroll7913]

Never too old to learn....and I always learn something from this guy! And get a laugh or two along the way!

[@GeneCash]

I'm 58 and I'll probably be buying the gloves & boots. I don't wear backpacks any more, and I don't do non-modular helmets or helmets with D-rings.

[@johnrashonks5988]

I’m in Victoria Australia. Booked in for my learners on the 23rd and 24th of April. Course is 2 days long. It can’t come soon enough, I’m so eager and excited.

[@hexig996]

Thank you ryan for getting me into motorcycles, next week i will finish my drivers license and ive got an CB 450 DX 88 (brazilian market only) and your "begginer" videos help me a lot. Love from Brasil, keep the good work, you and the team are the best.

[@urbanburner]

Yall make some of the best motorcycle content on this great earth, cheers from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

[@livestock9722]

Toronto... my least favourite place to ride a Duc.

[@urbanburner]

@livestock9722 with downtown Toronto traffic it's not riding, you're literally walking the bike through traffic, it's 1 hour of stop n go throttle control to get almost anywhere

[@livestock9722]

@@urbanburner I stand corrected. I mistakenly decided to head down to Cherry beach one summer night. The aftermath was a month long, ungodly testicular heat rash. Lest we forget.

[@brianfackrell4139]

Look for a bike that is $800 cheaper is brilliant. Thanks for putting it that way.

[@ExStefen]

Much love from the UK. Began riding in 2019 and have been watching the channel grow since.

[@dinosaursr]

Riding since ‘76. Always learning new stuff. Thanks.

[@richardhill8526]

That epstien joke was so subtle yet elite.

[@CREOLESCREAM]

Ryan is back.👌🏻 back to the roots. Made an excellent review for MOTORcycle stuff.

[@lees907]

Thanks F9, I just learned something new about gloves , this dog is never too old to learn new tricks.

[@tolunaykatlandur]

I'm an airframe pro carbon user, I did a tour of about 30.000km last summer and it didn't disappoint me at all, great comfort and light weight. I highly recommend it

[@vitty5995]

Gonna pick up my first motorcycle in a week and this video comes right in the best moment, thanks FortNine

[@airadaimagery692]

Ride safe and wear gear. Just a suggestion.

[@UyeGaming]

I got the Mesh AF jacket based on your recommendation, and I love that jacket! You always got the good info!

[@paulstevenconyngham7880]

Same- from Ryan’s recommendation. The mesh AF is awesome

[@MitchellRoman97]

Your channel is what moved me to get my first motorcycle a little over a year ago. Thanks for the consistently amazing content team F9!

[@TheValdesX]

This is the content we all want to see. Love it. So informative and helpful. I always send these videos to my aspiring riding buddies.

[@unsafe_at_any_speed]

I'm a "Buy it once and buy it for life" kind of guy. Get the best you can afford and keep it FOREVER. I hate buying stuff over and over.

[@mayorofnow]

One of his earlier videos shows the impact of wear on gear safety.

[@Eubeenhadd]

The problem is, you can't differentiate what's good and what's not when you're new. No amount of online research will help, because all you're doing is exposing your inexperience to other people's bias. Even this review isn't necessarily unbiased, it's just known to be less biased than xXMotoRider69Xx

[@wildride7894]

Bring back cheese reviews.

[@BolcheBric]

You guys are life savers. Keep on the good work.

[@ScoutingForZen]

Excellent timing as I need to do my first gear replacement this spring! Thanks for the reviews!

[@runemagic7]

JB and Epstein reference in the same vid. Well. Done.

[@sirainsworth2360]

"heavier than joe bidens eyelids" 😂LMAO

[@BackyardSpaceProgram]

I don't have a MC nor a MC drivers license, yet I thumbs up ever before watching the video because I know it's going to be top notch!

[@newtype101]

Let's go Ryan for best motorcycle gear for Sport Rider 2024 🍻

[@danboyd6180]

Stop reminding people it’s motorcycle season soon, I’m trying to get a cheap bike here

[@hedindunuffin]

If you're broke stay home you can't afford the medical bills 😂

[@danboyd6180]

@@hedindunuffin by cheap I meant on sale new bike last years model thanks very much. Ooo big man better stay home cause I’m broke… the internet

[@rowdyhick1525]

Beginner gear? Get your self a simpson helmet from the 80s, work boots and a pair of mechanix gloves and let er buck brother!

[@MyGreenHeadphones]

Planning to finally start riding this year, this is the perfect video to remember when looking for gear

[@Foulont]

Your video on the H-Moov finalle made me get one. Good to see it appear in this video again.

[@opcb9815]

Woooooo! This is what I’ve been waiting for to come back!

[@danielw.9090]

Dude, you and your Vids are the best. Thanks and stay up bro👍🏾

[@m1chi13l]

Always love an f9 gear review!

[@chewii306]

Thanks Ryan. I needed a new update on this stuff

[@arjunsingh6264]

Much love for the content. Cheers!

[@brycebeckett6654]

Ryan, you are a sales god. I got a kid and let go of my motorcycle to keep myself safe... But I want to go buy all these things right now anyway. I trust you. You're thoughtful. Articulate. I never miss a video. 👍

[@thepab3072]

This Icon looks good! I just bought a Bell MX-9 adventure helmet to replace my destroyed AGV K5 S. Didn't ride with it yet but I see that I'll have to do some changes to fit the Cardo earphones in it since It's covered by the cheek pad. Bought it after watching a old F9 gear video 😂 Never stop making these gear reviews, it helps a lot of us to choose new gear.

[@BigVictor]

Thank you, Ryan!

[@zero_grip_gs]

I've been through so many pairs of gloves and boots, that I've come to the conclusion that the longest lasting, the most confortable and best bang for buck are from companies that specialize only on making each. So I only use 5IVE gloves and forma or eleve'it boots. And Scorpion helmets for that matter. Great info as always, missed these review type videos! Cheers

[@mrhenry7775]

Excellent update as always 🎉

[@andrewm5840]

Another solid video F9 team 5:00: always appreciate when us content creators, upfront about their stuff being sponsored or not.

[@rileyeld]

Welcome back Aneesh!! Excited to see a return to Top Gear style features!

[@-waz-773]

I saw so much positive about the airbag that I consider buying it.

[@ostmen_draugr]

Sweet a new gear vid. Just in time for my old gear to expire

[@NotHunterCooper]

The "top _____" videos are awewome, glad to see them start to come back

[@Henry-iu7st]

Absolutely love your content!! The writing is always genius. Thank you. Was this filmed at the cruise terminal? My brain is telling me I had some beers at the Tap and Barrel in the background when the ship I worked on docked there. Not sure though...

[@emilianomartinez4083]

Hey Ryan. I've been addicted to riding since I first hopped on a motorcycle as a kid and rode for years. Spent my teen years in some bad social groups. Now at 21, after almost 4 years of using your videos to help fill a void that 2 wheels caused. I'm on 2 wheels again. I bought a motorcycle April 13th, 2024. I appreciate you and your videos for being here to keep me inspired and well informed. Thank you! Edit: i broke my clutch lever practicing slow manuvers today as well. Had a spare one that needed minor modification at home so im just lucky i wasnt far. Funny he mentions slow crashes in the video

[@randombuilds8336]

I always check the clearance section for gear. Sometimes you can pick up high dollar gear for budget prices.

[@Hugatree4me]

oooeeee what's that funky tune at the closeout? Awesome vid Ryan and team, a lot of thought and analysis went into these choices, we notice!

[@mohamedbellator9121]

so glad to watch your content

[@LilyBlossom1337]

I broke my ankle (fibula) in a 50 mph crash 5 years ago and haven't bought a new bike (or ridden one, for that matter) since, but I have been eyeing that Nami Klima. With a top speed of around 40mph, gear would probably be a studious idea. With a literal infinite amount to choose from, it's always good to get some second opinions and ideas, so thanks for the quality content.

[@pemotor541]

This was great. Keep them coming!

[@motoarkyne]

Thanks for this video. I'll try to get my hands on one of these for a review myself. Cheers!

[@Mrmoocows99]

Literally as I am looking to purchase my first bike and set of gear, I decide to wait for the next F9 video, and I get blessed with exactly what I needed to help me get started. Now I just need a jacket.

[@GritKoa]

Just bought my first bike yesterday. vstrom 650. You can imagine how surprised I was to see this video today. So timely. Now I can return my father inlaws old gear for stuff I know I can trust. Thanks, RF9!

[@John_Ridley]

I bought the Helite HMoov after the last video. Thanks.

[@RumiaSama]

this channel feels like a godsend after just getting my first bike. finally youtube recommendations doing its job.

[@robertsherman8269]

Enjoying the warm weather

[@thewatcher5271]

Hey Man, You're Back! My Favorite Motorcycle Channel Next To Allen Millyard! Thank You.

[@Teh-Penguin]

Good gloves saved my hands a few years back. Wouldn't be typing this without them. And remember: All The Gear, All The Time.

[@joeb1627]

Motorcycle test booked at last after many years watching RyanF9. Keep up the great content 👍

[@richardli7726]

Very useful video for beginners, thank you Fort Nine.

[@kalvindeane1]

Thanks Ryan and team. Bought my first bike last year and went with the best gear I could afford. Helite touring jacket (the bright one) Five tfx1 gore-tex gloves (the bright yellow ones) Shark Spartan RS helmet (the white one) Leatt GPX 5.5 Flexlock boots (again in white) Had one drop of the bike on my foot, around 150kg, but no injury. The Helite jacket is amazing, used it from -5C to +30C with no problems, highly recommended. The only issue is that the airbag can't be removed, so you have to be very careful when cleaning the jacket.

[@maxdeathhm]

I'm looking at buying that jacket! I'm assuming you are measuring in Celsius. Is the jacket really warm in +30? And how is the waterproofing?

[@kalvindeane1]

@@maxdeathhm yep in celcius. Waterproofing is great, we have a lot of rain in Wales and I'm always bone dry and warm with the winter layer. In summer I open all the vents and the arm zippers etc. It's hot if you're wearing it around town in 25+, but once you're moving on the bike I find it is airy enough to pass. Not as good as a proper summer jacket, but good enough to use year round

[@kalvindeane1]

@@maxdeathhm another thing to consider if you're comparing to other airbag options: there is no subscription and no maintenance with the tether. And replacing the cartridge is very cheap. The electronic ones advertising "no subscription" such as Alpinestars, say you need to get their jacket serviced every 500 hours. If you spend 9-10 hours per week, it's more expensive than an annual subscription from other brands. I need to have my Helite jacket repaired, and they're doing the repair and service check for free under the 3 year warranty. So it's cheaper in the long term compared to other brands. And the electronic ones from other brands always have a clause in the manual stating that the airbag won't air for the first 10 seconds of your journey. Not very safe when you leave the lights. I think the general deployment rate is around 75%, combine it with the airbag being smaller and the Helite is in a class of its own, imo Most other brands have much smaller airbags too, without the spine-saving features.

[@maxdeathhm]

You are an absolute Saint! Thank you so much for all that great information! I will be putting in an order as soon as possible!

[@maxdeathhm]

It is possible to replace the armor pads in the jacket?

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

Excellent as always!

[@Getting-On]

Another great vid/production, with an honest review/recommendation.

[@bikerbobcat]

I always needed a place to stash my oregano. Genuine laughs at the helmet designs. Great video as always.

[@kawabungah20]

Very informative. Thank you. I've been a beginner rider for 50+ years, now, and I still keep learning new stuff - sometimes the "hard way." Dang!

[@tocis1]

Best Motorcycle stuff 🙌🙌🙌 crazy how you can make your episodes so interesting

[@sparkyastwo]

Again, another quality video. Keep up the great content.

[@rogerkay8603]

Haven't owned Gearne boots for years, and remember how much I loved them - looking for these right now!

[@Jackyjo007]

Great vid as always 🔥

[@CozBoogie]

Great review as always! Long time rider, but picked up a HeLite vest last season and wear it all the time. Very comfy and enjoy the added safety. And we were just at the Shipyard Tap & Barrel a few weeks ago. Cheers from the PNW.

[@alberte6109]

The insta360 overlay looks cool

[@user-nw6jc8xg1b]

Niceee! Very glad to see good old gear reviews

[@kart182]

Love this channel so much

[@_Makanko_]

Great stuff, i went with similar thing for me first year. High boots, gloves with a palm slider and an airbag vest. The helmet is only 22.05. motorcycling is awesome!

[@Kindhamster]

I was spending my morning binging your back catalogue, and then suddenly I see a new release! Thanks Fortnine for the hours of education, and for getting me into the best hobby I've ever had.

[@bluesinmahblood]

Making informative videos that have humour sprinkled into it tastefully is an art that you've perfected. Cheers to the FortNine team.

[@kosmawitkowski1844]

love these reviews

[@prdesignworx]

Love it when you guys use a recognizable location like that spot half a block from North Shore Motorsports.

[@hainhatphung1371]

I miss this filming style from Aneesh for so long. Love you all.

[@theguitarhero898]

Been riding for 6 years but here I am watching beginner gear videos because I can’t get enough RF9.