Daily motorcycle commute to work on CBR500R in the Bay Area

This is my morning ride to work along I-80 and I-680

[@webterrestrial]

Good video; I got to see how this bike accelerates when it is already going 70s. Man, that is sweet commute scenery. :)

[@mbigatti]

I consistently average between 60 and 63 miles per gallon as measured by actual miles by the fuel it takes to fill up. The bike reads about 6-8 MPG less than the true consumption.

[@mbigatti]

Every reviewer of the either bike says they're happy with their purchase. One reason I chose go with the CBR500R over the Ninja 300 is that at highway speeds the engine is working at lower RPMs. As I understand it, this equates to lower vibrations. I believe those who have said that the Ninja 300 has more aggressive riding position and is better if you're planning on upgrading to a super-sport at a later time. Either way you'll be pleased with your purchase.

[@E85-M54-Power]

Looks like this was filmed in Alamo st, Vacaville area. Nice vid, definitely a better commute bike than the 300. You don't have to wind the engine like crazy. I have the Ninja 250, and it's working hard whenever I'm on the freeway, but not as bad as the CBR 250.

[@mbigatti]

Yeah, the zooming in and out to achieve the stabilization is terrible. The shaking of the camera might actually be more bearable.

[@43griffins]

i, you seem like a good person to ask and i was just wondering what your though was regarding the ninja 300 and the cbr500r, which is better for a beginner, what would you reccomend? great vid btw i liked it!

[@HerbalMedicine420]

That commute is waaaaaaay too familiar. I used to do that ride from Sacramento to Concord every weekend when I lived in the bay area.

[@Bladenball]

feels like i smoked pot watching this, coz the youtub'es stablizing effect spins me out !

[@mbigatti]

This is from Vacaville to Walnut Creek. Solano County and East Bay.

[@xxxxxminexxxxx]

about how many mpg u getting cruising on the freeway?

[@mbigatti]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@Olie956]

This video was great, thank you.

[@mbigatti]

The CBR500R is a fantastic bike. I've added some modifications to mine to adjust it a bit more to my liking. I'll post a video soon showing all the changes.

[@TennisHeartbeat]

What have you done for mods? Any changes on sound?

[@mbigatti]

I installed a double bubble windscreen and rearset. I've since changed bikes, but it was a very sweet ride. If I could go back to change the decision I would keep it.

[@TennisHeartbeat]

Nice video. How many miles each way?

[@mbigatti]

Thanks, about 35. You ride?