Do Cruisers Make Sense for Beginner Riders?

[@yammienoob]

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[@carburetedseltzer120]

Don't forget the rarity that is Vintage Bike Bros. Not a cruiser. Don't look like sportbikes. An absolute must, that knowledge of 70's technology...

[@caelannicholls3519]

No , I don’t think I will

[@danielgilbert6290]

So I agree with some of your points my first bike was actually an Enduro but only used it for about 4 months and didn't wride it that often but my V-Star 650 on the other hand I would consider a much better beginner ride and yes it's heavier but usually much lower to the ground than any of your other bikes so dropping it at slow speeds in my opinion is less than a taller bike especially for shorter people 😉

[@danielgilbert6290]

By the way I live in a place with lots of twisties and yes it is harder to ride a cruiser in twisties but I love it still

[@stampydragon2739]

Yammie Noob is from the U.K. and I ride a 125 cruiser that’s efi it can keep up with a larger cc off the line with a max speed of 70 mph and is about the same weight as a Honda CBR 125

[@Kaonams]

I’m a senior in high school, female, who weighs 90 pounds, and is 5’1, I happened to also ride motorcycles. It was incredibly hard to get where I’m at, everyone in my family said I couldn’t and even in the motorcycle class they recommended me a scooter. I love sport bikes, but because of my height and age I don’t have the money to adjust a sport bike to my height. I ended up buying a cruiser and I love her a lot. Every time I go out on a ride I can’t stop smiling, I have dropped her a few times however I was able to pick her up myself on an incline. Again no one believed in me, they still don’t. If your wondering what bike I got exactly she is a Honda Rebel 300.

[@jeremynguyen8515]

Who

[@jeremynguyen8515]

Asked

[@Sionnach1601]

A lot of us here, and not just here but people in general, would admire you a lot for your mental fortitude. I salute you!

[@blame7121]

That's awesome. I love the look on the Honda Rebel, and will probably get a 500 (or, if my budget can afford it, a 1100) for my first bike.

[@Sionnach1601]

@@blame7121 Why not get a 1600?? Or even a 2000cc as your first bike?? I mean, why stop at an 1100??!!

[@luisf.r.413]

Cruiser bro but always rockin the full face

[@seanallen1950]

Always 😎

[@deathbyyamaha3834]

i am that bro on my real boisss bike hd softtail lol full face icon airflight... cruisers are the way the truth and the light. ride long enough and you will get a cruiser

[@kogasoldier9379]

I'd rather get clowned on for atgatt while my brain remains intact than look cool long enough to spill my memories on the roadway.

[@darthbop7128]

Full face saved my life on a cruiser.

[@MatthewJones-xc6ry]

Batter than no chin....

[@DanDanTheFireman]

Don't mind me... I'm just watching papa yam

[@TheNostorian]

DANNEEEEEEEHY!

[@ipulomani1910]

DanDan love the channel as well bro

[@leoncaples2947]

I think I just found a New channel to binge.

[@XmarcX92]

@@leoncaples2947 Looks like that shameless self plug worked 😂

[@MG-ks1qg]

Cruisers are hands down the best beginner bikes. Low center of gravity, way easier to control, far more forgiving on the clutch, you can put your feet flat on the ground, very comfortable riding position, more torque down low, louder (and with a throaty thump rather than a scream), easier to work on, and get a lot more respect than other bikes. Plus, you won't develop a rossi fetish. For cruisers, it's all about the journey. Not the destination.

[@1SnarfyDude]

Yeah I think it's clear he's never ridden a decent Cruiser. A lot of the sport bikes are very top-heavy which makes low-speed maneuvering harder to learn. If you want the absolute best bike to learn on it's probably the Honda ctx700. You've got super low-speed handling because of a very low center of gravity. It's got a very friendly clutch, or you can even go with the clutchless although I'm not sure why you'd want to. The stylings unique oh, okay maybe a little ugly. But you've got the reliability of that motor which was in several previous generation Hondas. And I've seen several of those close to 300,000 miles. Plus you can buy New Old Stock, for around $5,000 with a warranty.

[@snakeyez12]

Agree 100% on all the points you made here!

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

Did you copied from choose bike video of Revzilla?

[@Ghostrider42047]

Well said man! My 750 shadow isn’t heavy for me and I’m only 186 lbs easy beginner bike to ride

[@MG-ks1qg]

@@Ghostrider42047 plus, you're not going to go too fast for your skill level

[@TwIsTeDxbAnGxGaMpLaY]

“Suzuki has their Boulevard S40” (Very small single cylinder cruiser) *puts up pic of Boulevard M109R* (Huge powerful muscle cruiser)

[@gooondie]

bob goop my brother has an m109r. It’s stupid fast. It’s a fuckin missile. 🚀

[@crp9985]

Noob don't know his power cruisers. Those Vulcans are not slow either.

[@soummyadipchakraborty1380]

Yeah I got confused too

[@MrYoyojuan]

@@crp9985 This comment section is made for me, I want a Vulcan S(the Vulcan S here in Australia have been limited to meet learner regulations) to Learn on and later a M109r.

[@georgebourque9660]

@Michael Moretti i have a 2010m50 it looks exactly like the m109 , except for a few bends in the exhaust for the most part .

[@n.jurenic]

Im 28 and i just bought a cruiser. It looks and drives awesome and i feel awesome. BTW i use full face helmet, i just dont trust those brain buckets.

[@DrTranofEvil]

I started sport bike, owned a cruiser and these days, I prefer sport naked/standards.

[@porkins93]

@gemini232003 thats the worst advice I've ever heard somebody give a new rider.

[@porkins93]

@gemini232003 what the fuck does that have to do with advising new riders to not wear helmets?

[@porkins93]

@gemini232003 the best riders on the planet still use helmets my guy. Because it's dumb not too. Doesn't matter how good of rider you are, doesn't matter how well you pay attention, shit can happen anytime.

[@joseescalona8312]

Nikola Jurenić sale here, got an Iron 883 and use a full helmet 🍻

[@jaymills85]

I strongly disagre new riders should ever buy a brand new bike. Buy something decently preowned. Something you can afford to make mistakes on, something cheap to repair.

[@robertherrick6703]

I agree but I bought a new bike (2018 Honda Shadow Phantom) for my first bike and I didn't drop it during the year I had it. I came close a couple times. I was lucky, but I think it's a good idea to buy used and something smaller and lighter. I should've gotten a used Ninja 250 or something.

[@illuforce]

What about a 2020 r3 or mt-03

[@jaymills85]

@@illuforce get a used 600

[@sladeer666]

Ur so right my man.. Ur so right

[@favillous3355]

Yeah but a new rider should be focused on riding and not having to fix a new problems after each trip most bikes are being sold for a reason and often times it's maintenance

[@tucoramirez8397]

Harleys are expensive but you have ads for 120 dollar wallets.

[@stephenbranham3254]

I actually bought one 2 minutes ago because of Yam daddy.

[@brandonwillis7411]

Didn't think they cost that much, a fool is easily parted with his money they say. You can buy a Chinese knockoff for 1/5th the price with RFID protection(not that you need it, it's so unlikely to happen it might aswell not even exist.) I don't even understand why someone would need a smaller wallet, what do you have in your pockets that you can't fit a 2 inch wallet inside? Seems like one of those items you buy for the name and not for functionality.

[@kiiturii]

@@brandonwillis7411 I have one of those "slim" wallets and they're a god send, I lost it for a couple months at one point and didn't have the money to buy a new one, I hated using my old normal wallet because it's way thicker in your pocket and getting access to your cards takes way longer. But tbf unless you have a really bad wallet like I did then there's probably no point in getting a slimmer one. I'll also say there's some way better brands than ridge imo, like ekster for example, some even come with a tracker (which I thought I wouldn't need until I lost mine lmao)

[@Sionnach1601]

@@stephenbranham3254 He is not a daddy. He looks barely out of high school ffs! 🙄

[@Sionnach1601]

@@brandonwillis7411 Outstanding points, and like you say "A fool and his money are easily parted."

[@mikep1569]

You're probably the only moto channel I watched that told me beginners should start with a brand new bike.

[@illuforce]

A new 500cc less motorcycle that is new is fine.

[@koalawithchaingun53]

Damn... was gonna get a cruiser as my first bike and this video almost made me reconsider Almost.

[@bvmbvmdestroyer]

snair YOURE WRONG!!!! GET A HAYABUSA!!!!!!!1!1!1!1!1!!1!1!!!!!!

[@kogasoldier9379]

You know you still want that vulcan s.....

[@MrNegative57]

Don't get too low , ABS dual disc (if possible) 30° lean angle at least. No pull back bars , foot pegs over floor boards no forward controls . My opinion. First bike I owned '77 Low Rider drag bars , no forward controls pitiful pitiful brakes . But I had ridden lots of different bikes so I knew the limitations.

[@rtogurl]

The Kawasaki Vulcan S with ABS is a sport cruiser. You can't go wrong. Also the 300 or 500 Rebel is an awesome choice OMO.

[@christopheramiot1329]

I started riding back in December, started on a Honda rebel. It’s a really forgiving bike light and easy to learn on. I out grew it kind of fast, like 5 months. I now have a shadow 750 and love it, but it is a very heavy bike and if I didn’t start on the much lighter rebel I definitely would’ve dropped the shadow by now

[@kevkevthecowboy4705]

Was 18, 6’2 and my first bike was a cruiser and I didn’t even know how to ride a bike but when I got my permit I just went on the road and learned how to ride it was easy as shit to learn and I personally think cruisers are fine for beginners

[@kiiturii]

bruh you can't get your permit without knowing how to ride lmfao

[@forgottenfoes12]

@@kiiturii the old days ;)

[@TheScrubmuffin69]

@@kiiturii that lie doesn't even make sense. How are you going to practice if you legally can't get on a bike? You have to get a permit before you can ride at all. I just got my permit last month in Ohio. 40 question quiz and I've been riding ever since.

[@kirkhering2309]

@@kiiturii Actually, in NC you only have to have a valid driver’s license and pass the written test to get a 12 month learner’s permit. The ONLY restriction on that permit is no passengers.

[@hiltonmcconnell2563]

@@TheScrubmuffin69 I went and wrote a test and that was all that was needed, to get started, but had friends who just road, with no papers., My friends grand father road for over 60 years and never had his license but that was over 50 years ago.

[@codyscott7962]

I started on a cruiser, and I loved it. Other than the speed factor and as you said the braking. But it taught me to give myself more of a space cushion which I feel like made me a safer rider.

[@Lexx1976]

Triumph Rocket III is perfect for beginners. Because it has its own field of gravity you can't fall off!

[@baltsosser]

Now with a 2.5 Liter motor, probably needs a turbo to get it going.

[@danwall5010]

As a semi new rider I love my cruiser and have never dropped my baby. Its comfortable and it won't go 170mph. I see your point about slowspeed maneuvers being a little more difficult but using the friction zone and rear brake in first gear is the best tip I have gotten from you yammie. Thanks for all the videos I can say some of your tips may have even saved my life!

[@glenndormido6971]

As a cruiser lover Im totally in love with my indian scout and totally disagree with everything you mentioned. Sorry mate you're just not one of us

[@cprooks]

Exactly. He Didn't Even Mention Indian

[@billbill7894]

@@cprooks you mean a harley that somehow breaks down more often?

[@snacksnake7418]

@@billbill7894 That would be funny if it were true but it isnt lol harleys are twice as expensive and break more often

[@jvillain9946]

I would take that as a compliment

[@jjfromthebigland781]

Got back into riding after a break of more than 20 years with a Vulcan 900.

[@GapWim]

3:17 I disagree. Best to buy your first motorbike 2nd hand from a dealer. - Where I live you still have the obligated warranty the dealer HAS to provide. - It’s a lot cheaper than a new one. - You’ll probably drop it anyway so at least you won’t be dropping a new bike. - It’s your first bike, you don’t know yet what suits you best. It’s financially easyer when you want to change motorcycles when the prices are lower. - When you find out the whole motorcycles wasn’t your thing, there’s less of a financial hangover when you sell a 2nd hand bike as opposed to a new one. - The market is flooded with 2nd hand motorcycles from people who bought a new bike as their first one and now want to get rid of it … don’t join the statistics 😉

[@TheQuietBeast]

Yes, I just bought a slightly used 2023, the guy had used it for about 340 km. Still 4 years factory warranty left and was much cheaper than a brand new, perfect

[@CraniumSlows]

Squids on cruisers are a different breed versus other squids. It'd be neat to have a Yammanalysis

[@crp9985]

Every see a cruiser pop a wheelie? It can be done along with a few other things that don't seem possible. LOL.

[@connor1982]

@Chris Lohr the ratio of bad sport bike riders and bad cruiser riders is pretty close to each other. No matter what you ride there is morons out there😂

[@CraniumSlows]

I am not hating on cruisers. I’m suggesting a video comparing squids of different bike styles. Hope that clears up any confusion.

[@connor1982]

@Chris Lohr i didnt realize I did, you mind rereading what i wrote?😂

[@connor1982]

@Chris Lohr then thats fine but my soft American feelings were hurt when you @ me😭💔

[@alejandraguillen950]

New rider. Got a HD sportster. Full face helmet cause ain’t nobody trying to end up like scar.

[@alejandraguillen950]

@A1 Savage have fun with road rash. Just had a friend go down like that. Half of his head and his left arm. Luckily just the road rash, but still

[@tima9734]

Full face for life!

[@midnightangel4129]

I appreciate all motorcycle in general. I have a motorized bicycle just to fill in the gap between me and my dreams. God bless you all and whoever you are, keep on ridin Moto brothers and sisters.

[@VikingBagsYT]

Proud cruiser rider here but anything on 2 wheels is great!

[@josiahlynn1995]

I bought my first bike in June it's a 2018 Harley Davidson road king.. It is a heavy sob but it fits my wants and I do love it.

[@kresnik8476]

...and, since then, have you dropped it? I am considering a cruiser, though I am a beginner. But I also don't want to buy a bike that I would sell in 2-3 years, I find it waste of resources (then again, if I wreck my cruiser because of inexperience, that's gonna hurt my wallet too )

[@NicoleDaKiwi]

My Vulcan S650 is doing me just fine as a new bike. I am a big guy, so the weight has not been an issue. Only downside to the Vulcan S650 for noobies is the snatchy throttle, it can be intimidating to new riders and frustrating (stalling out or applying to much power) and yup, it was to me at first, but that is what empty parking lots or very quiet side streets are made for. Practice! Practice! Practice! Read the MSF manual over and over and over, your owners manual the same and take a damn MSF course! Also watching good KZbin videos teaching you tips and techniques helps too -- the MSF instructors are REALLY good at ironing out bad habits you've picked up!

[@punkb3209]

My first machine is an M109R and still is. Any bike u get on u will adjust after a few days

[@vaishaligujar199]

M109r is an absolute beast along with some other power cruisers

[@maerdoch6197]

I bought a tuned up 1100 V Star bobber as my starter bike. It's terrifying and amazing. I'll comment again to let you know when I die.

[@maerdoch6197]

@Brainstorm Bike is a loss, I skidded on my ass and backpack 200ft. I only had minor road rash and cracked ribs because I was geared up for it... Thanks for your concern!

[@blackmax6882]

@@maerdoch6197 you for real?

[@fbgmroadrunner456]

🤣🤣🤣 bro died of an skin infection if he slid 200 ft

[@jonathanbob852]

My first bike (at 52 years old) was a 2007 Yamaha 650 classic. Enough power to get up (slowly) and go but not so much to get into trouble. Had it for 2 years then "graduated" to a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird. Has enough power for highway cruising. Also has the same size motor as my first car, a 1972 Ford Pinto.

[@daarchdukefranzferdinand236]

im starting on da same one same year too :0

[@justinmoore2746]

Love your videos. I'm riding around on a Harley Davidson Street xg750. Just rolled 20k on it about a week ago actually. Lots of fun.

[@kogasoldier9379]

I'll check in about 5 months from now to see how your gaskets are holding up. 😂

[@rem362]

20k for that bike? In germany the bike costs like 8k new

[@justinmoore2746]

@@rem362 20k miles. Bought it with 210 miles in may of 18'.

[@rem362]

@@justinmoore2746 oh man I'm dumb i was thinking you spent 20k for that bike haha

[@justinmoore2746]

@@rem362 no worries. I should have been more clear in the original comment

[@magdump7380]

My very first bike was a V Star 1100. May be a little bigger than what is recommended but I love it.

[@gatogato3748]

Had a 1200 cc thruxton. Due to a training accident i could no longer comfortably ride it. Switched to a bobber, happy that I can still ride.

[@worldhello1234]

That's my kitty. :D

[@charlesearley8752]

First bike in 1984 was a 1974 CB450. I was a skinny 19 year old and my wife and I rode it until it died. Since then, I have only had cruisers.

[@janetgreenslade6478]

I started on cruisers, still prefer them now. Although i wouldnt recomend new riders buying a new cruiser, youll cry if you drop it lol

[@relyksdjoser6429]

That's why you do a pro biker move and stall the bike out the dealership dropping it in driveway caving the tank and scraping the whole side. Gotta get past that sooner rather than later.

[@janetgreenslade6478]

@@relyksdjoser6429 lol

[@luislipps5415]

My first bike was a Honda Shadow aero (750 cc)... it was an amazing first bike. It was light and docile, and accelerated very nicely.

[@cas123ann8]

That’s the bike I just got two days ago ! Any tips ? It’s my first bike I already have my permit and take the class next weekend. My brother drove it home in the rain and I’ve only rid it in a parking lot but no slight turns but this video really discouraged me Lowkey but a lot of other videos don’t agree 😂

[@luislipps5415]

@@cas123ann8 really nothing to reccomend other than remember to counter lean when taking slow tight right turns and to look where you want to turn.

[@demiankrouwel959]

In case someone is wandering, the background is: Nocturne Op. 9, No. 1 in B flat minor by Chopin. Yammie, may I compliment you in your choice in music?:)

[@MotoJournoKris]

When the piano came in I thought another tab had started playing something!

[@karlosh2422]

I agree. As much as Ac/Dc's Highway to Hell is a good tune, something like that would ruin the commentary!

[@demiankrouwel959]

@@MotoJournoKris Hahaha I get that. Sometimes I think that as well:P

[@יונתןזנטון]

I started out, along time ago, on English jobs like Norton 750 twin, Ariel sq4, Matchless 500, comfy with meat, never looked back, competed some and never ate dirt. Lost some luck in the IDF, but hope to ride again where I left off! Nice video- thanks.

[@DrTranofEvil]

I also recommend new or near new bikes for your first one. I owned an older Kawasaki, the only reason I knew anything was wrong with it was from riding my much newer Honda and realized motorcycles aren’t supposed to feel like that (which my Honda was a sportbike and my Kawasaki was a cruiser). Turns out the tires were so old, they had hardened and the previous owner left it on the kickstand so long the bike kept trying to lean over towards that side (even on the highway when the rubber warmed up). Later, the carbs needed love. Knowing how it was supposed to respond meant I realized it needed to be rebalanced as the carbs were out of sync. Not something I would have ever realized day one. Anyway, my two cents.

[@hlaw2830]

This is literally why I'm planning on a new bike, I don't trust other people to take care of their shit, and it looks like deferred maintenance could easily eat up any savings.

[@DrTranofEvil]

@@hlaw2830 my first street-legal bike was about a year old, had like 1200 miles on it and it worked great (you can usually find a bunch of lower CC bikes that people bought, outgrew and turned back in that have no issues). I usually buy my bikes from dealerships so I have someone to go back to if there are problems. Most dealerships want to keep you as a customer and will make it right (to a certain degree) if you can build a rapport and buy through them for bikes/gear, they will usually move mountains for you as you’re more valuable. My first bike was a 500cc and I threw about 6k miles on it (then I got hit by a car). the Vulcan I put about 40k miles on, despite its issues and having to nickel-and-dime it along. I still miss the bloody thing, even though it had its quirks. 😅

[@hlaw2830]

@@DrTranofEvil I'm planning on keeping the Duke, as I know that slow car fast is more fun than a fast car slow. It's my third dive into motorcycles, but this round things were different, so I guess the third time really is a charm. First time it was the gixxers, with their starter bike debate on liter bikes; second time I found Moto Guzzi, but came up empty handed for advice; third time I found our Saint Yammie, and learned there was more than I could ever come to know. In quite a short time the dust and gixxer grime has blown away, and once again I do remember, that bright yellow Ducati, as it pulled up when I was ten years old.

[@decaygrim8943]

I started on a Honda ctx700 manual. I’m still riding the same bike and it’s been 2 years. I’ll upgrade to a liter bike next year

[@andrewmarkiewicz8889]

Literally never rode a bike before in my life, but I decided to start on a yamaha vstar 650 and it's been a struggle, but loving every second of it

[@EvilBambo0]

touche, it is my first ever bike too. Love modding mine along the way

[@menofshadows3805]

I know this is a old video but just got my first bike today.. a lifan lycan 250 a yamaha 250 clone.. standard cruiser frame.. thank you for your vids.. grow up racing bmx and building lowrider bikes.. love two wheels...

[@Razredit]

I love my 2003 Suzuki Intruder 800 its my first bike and i enjoy ever second im on it!!

[@buckrogers7498]

Mine's a 2002 Marauder, and I love it!

[@LtJackboot]

When I sat on a new 1400 it was the first bike I'd sat on that fit me right away. too bad they turned out to be a memory before their time.

[@kennethharless9696]

Heck yea. Mine is a 96 vs800 and I love it. A lot more power then what I was thinking and not all that heavy

[@saxophonegeneral7118]

I started on an 80s cruiser. Never had a problem absolutely loved it.

[@poeter14]

i just got my first bike, an '86 Honda Rebel and so far been loving it.

[@kevinmcgeehan4374]

I started on a 2019 Harley Davidson 48 with a 1200cc engine

[@spiralinglight]

I'm looking I to sportsters for my 1st bike as well

[@laithsu]

One more thing you should consider when buying cruisers is suspension and potholes. Suspension in cruisers is usually, not always, stiffer than other bike types. Also since you're sitting upright with your legs in front of you, most of the impact will get sent up your spine, instead of having your legs absorb some of it like on a sports bike.

[@ickess]

Started with a small 440 cruiser. Rode a sport bike and fell in love. Then went naked and really enjoy my duc

[@3arcninja]

Small??? Lol try starting on a 250 cruiser lol

[@JanitorJay83]

My first (and current) bike is a 1995 Yamaha Virago 250. It’s a great beginner cruiser, but my heart still pulls me towards a sport bike.

[@diniehilmi6285]

Cafe racer it

[@Romans116.]

I just bought a Honda shadow 750 😀 did I make a good choice

[@drftr7735]

Benjamin Whitney should’ve bought an r1 with no helmet or speedometer

[@ArjanL1979]

same for me and been riding it for a bit over a year now! loving it!!

[@defenestrationfan]

IMHO I would say yes. Hondas are highly reliable, have a comfortable ride and are fairly quick. Do you feel comfortable on the bike, can you reach everything without any problems? If yes great. Take the MSF course and then another in about 6 months. Be sure to check the age of the tires - they might need to be changed along with the coolant and oil - just to be safe. I started a little larger with the 2010 Sabre against all advice but have had no problems. The only mod I have done was to have the front suspension (springs) changed out and that made a huge difference in ridability. Ride safe - ATTGATT.

[@countrybackflip]

Yes. Only problem is you are soon going to want more power!

[@ericwaciega9569]

You made one of the best choices, shadows for life bruh

[@Iainovic]

Been a subscriber for a while but I’ve just started riding over the last couple of weeks, and I’m 100% a cruiser man, nothing against sport bikes, cruisers are just more my style, I’m just shy of 6’5 tall and weigh around 135-140kgs (297-308LBS) and I love my cruiser. I’m early 30’s and my only regret is not getting a bike earlier in life. I’ve got a vstar 650, or as a guy at work calls it, a Yamaharley, as I live in Australia and for the first few years when you get your bike license you’re restricted to a maximum of 650cc, and I rock the full face helmet. ‘Dress for the side, not the ride’

[@akobuck]

It’s a Vulcan “S” and it’s the cats pajamas.

[@kshinn6032]

I think the best beginner bike advice is to get one you will be happy using as a commuter, track bike, and/or fun 2nd bike.

[@jaylea4553]

Been ridding for 2 years on my Kawasaki Vulcan 900. You helped get me started “thanks” Busa 😂

[@tom27151]

Started last year on a kawa 1500 nomad, i have no need for speed

[@RZakJacob]

What's up yams? Nooblet here who started on Honda's. Got a fake grom for work but just came home with a cb400 today :) first cruiser in like 15 years

[@Russ14n.]

Quit another video for this, it better be good!! Just kidding, of course it is...

[@Smith686plus]

I’m 45 years old. My street bike was a 97’ Buell Cyclone, bought new in 98’. I owned two other Buells, before inheriting my dad’s 95’ Harley Davidson Springer Softail. I now ride an 90’ Harley Davidson Electra Glide Police. I still own both Harleys and love them. I’ve also owned an 02’ Yamaha R6 Champions Edition and a Triumph Legend. The Buells were the most fun, but broke all the time. The Harleys are my favorite for comfort and reliability.

[@chinmayadixitNTPH]

2:33 Says single cylinder, shows a V twin.

[@KevinStefferDk]

chinmaya dixit yeah I heard that too 🥴

[@rogermorgan1920]

Yammie, as a Harley rider, you aren't wrong when it comes to big cruisers. To be honest, when I can afford it, I am looking at a Speed Triple for a commuter type ride. And I wear a full face modular ec rated helmet most days.

[@darryllzwiers7257]

Pretty sure you showed the m50. When talking about the s40 😂

[@jeroendesterke5917]

I got my bike license when I was 53 years old. The first bike I rode after I passed my test was a 1999 Suzuki Intruder VL1500 and I never looked back since. I now have a 2007 Suzuki Boulevard 1500.

[@jeffruebens8355]

Cruisers often have feet forward footpegs, making it more difficult to move your feet from the pavement to the pegs, or pegs to pavement, especially for a beginner. The low seat helps with shorter riders putting their feet down at a stop. They vary a lot for weight, power and price.

[@Sionnach1601]

Absolutely outstanding commentary. Fantastic points, you have covered everything and you have the vocabulary to articulate points so perfectly. Have to say though that quips like referring to us as 'Sweet and baby yams' is starting to grate, when some of us are nearly three times your age Slick

[@NickVetter]

I do want an iron 883 or vulcan 650 but I ride my cb500f all day

[@OrlandoClark]

Nick Vetter Vulcan S!

[@Spinkicksandrootbeer]

Go Vulcan S and throw a slip on if you want the sound of a HD

[@MissNeonNyx]

I started on a cruiser, Yamaha XVS650 Classic. It was ok at the time, but definitely not what I wanted. The owner of it was the only one that got ahold of me that actually had an assembled and working bike. I decided to take it and learn on that for the next few years. At the end, I found that it was rather maneuverable for what it was, but I also learned that I am too tall for it to comfortably use it safely. I sold it in favor of a Triumph Speed Triple and I am in love. My triple is in a Street Fighter configuration and it's basically what I have wanted this whole time.

[@Drunken_Hamster]

Modern non-cruiser bikers: "Full face only" Me, a daily rider(primary transportation): "Modular"

[@TroyC68]

I was going to get a modular last fall but got a rocking deal on a full face... I already had a 3/4 with drop down sunvisor... Hit a deer doing almost 60 mph a couple months ago in my full face... Only mark on the helmet was a small scratch on the visor where it hooks into the helmet at my right ear... You couldn't tell it was hit, but my boots, jacket, gloves and jeans sure tell the tale...

[@ZP1993]

Agreed,I ride with a flip up helmet,and it's really the best of both worlds.It's easier to put on and take off than a full face helmet (I don't know why,but I'd always twist my ears trying to put on a full face),and it offers more protection than an open face helmet or a half helmet.

[@christopheramiot1329]

Started riding back in December on a Honda rebel, didn’t drop it in the 5 months I had it. Upgraded to a shadow 750, glad I started with the smaller rebel tho because the weight of the shadow would’ve been too much for my first bike, definitely would have dropped it, but since I got to fine tune my riding a little bit before jumping on it, I haven’t had any problems. Great video and from my experience of starting on cruisers, I would totally agree with all your points.

Yam, by the beginning of this week the last factory new 0 kilometer Busa in Brazil was sold. Right in my town.

[@speeddemon4579]

I bought a 2009 Harley Softail for my first bike and she is heavy but extremely well balanced. I am just riding around small roads right now and finally got out of first gear today(my third day of learning to ride)

[@f-15qacoffee59]

I'm not sure an 883 modified to a 1200 are "lacking in power" ._.

[@f-15qacoffee59]

@Chris Lohr yeah lol

[@theguy106]

I have an 883 and it feels slow. I love it tho. I didn't buy it to be fast. Might get another bike down the road for speed. 2 bikes is better than one!

[@f-15qacoffee59]

@@theguy106 or just have it modified to a 1200 like mine, the gearing is great and it's loud and fast

[@MrStupidpuppy]

My first bike was a 2000 Vulcan 1500 Classic... Was never into the street bike life... Just enjoy cruising... I still own that one and just picked up a 2003 Mean Streak 1600...

[@Revjkin]

Cruisers just look better. Fact!

[@downrangefuture6493]

If you say so.

[@trevn__]

That's subjective. I prefer nakeds. Many peoplee like Sport or Streetfighters

[@Reubenhubert]

Agreed

[@rjtelles3929]

True. They get more respect on the road too...for example how many crotch rocket accident occur yearly vs cruisers. People see a cruiser and give them space and consideration whereas sport bikes are too busy weaving through traffic to allow for it.

[@johnsonjohnw74]

I'm 6'1" 290lbs started on a little kz750 out in the country as a squid. And at 15 had no plates or insurance. Once I got my permit so I was legal dropped the kz and started riding a 93 1500 goldwing. Fell in love with it. Now I'm rolling on a 08 fat boy with loud pipes a k&n air filter and a handle bar mounted fuel management system. This thing has a lot of torque. Looking to add a Hayabusa to my garage in the future.

[@illuforce]

Why am I watching this I'm a cyclist and am not even legally able to drive

[@karlosh2422]

Because secretly you want more than leg power when you are on 2 wheels?

[@TheMatteo462]

:-)

[@DrTranofEvil]

Not sure if it’s age or history, but most states I’ve been in will let you run a 50cc scooter without insurance. X-/

[@ryanroot7334]

1st bike was the rebel 1100. Some part due to your vids. Have rode some 20 years ago. Bike just goes soo good!

[@dakwal1161]

Yammie sounds like you’ve never ridden a cruiser or something

[@rev.farmer7649]

Very articulate and informative. Stay safe!

[@SunflowerBeacon]

My vstar 1100 can do at least 99.... after a mile of acceleration

[@darthbop7128]

A mile? That's quick! My royal star takes 2 miles.

[@SunflowerBeacon]

@@darthbop7128 that's with a running start lol

[@ExhaustedSix95]

650 vstar doesn't do too bad on the highway

[@randellgeuy3706]

Yams - @3:39, on the topic of entry level HD’s, I too shared your view until this year when shopping beginner cruisers with my son. They want $8600 out the door for a Rebel 500. For an extra $1400, we just got the XL883N Harley and I’m so glad he did - just way more bike, pride of ownership, and resale potential.

[@wonderbubble3980]

Holy crap am I first? edit: does this make me the eldest baby yam?

[@idowonderz]

No

[@idowonderz]

Lol

[@kitko33]

Helmets on a cruiser - to get the best of both worlds, get a flipover helmet such as LS2 Valiant (I own one). The chin moves all the way back (so no drag) or the Paracelsus look for urban riding with the visor up or down, then flip it forward and you have a full face helmet for the freeway.

[@komo216]

My first bike was a cruiser actually it was a Yamaha xv535, i loved that thing it was easy to ride and really forgiven. This motorcycle was actually really popular in my country as a learner bike at the driving schools. I do think it is one of the best starter bikes because of how easy it is. Even if you aren't a cruiser bro like me, it still is a lot of fun to rib around on it.

[@lordwalrus8615]

Just bought my first bike. Got also the xv535. When i test drove it i was surprised how easy it was to handle and how stable it was even in highway speed compared the bmw g310 i drove in driving school. Xv535 was also very forgiving and smooth when braking and accelerating without being too slow to stop or to get up to speed. I feel like i made the right choice

[@HighAway]

that bike is kind of hard to find around in canada

[@DweebLord]

Bought a Honda Rebel 500 for my first. Love the bike. Recommend it to any beginners out there.

[@lukadinuashvili2388]

Whats prices? Used i mean

[@seanallen1950]

I’m a short skinny 15 almost 16 year old and I like the Honda rebel because it fits me really well. My tip is to get one that fits you the best sport or cruiser. Who else agrees? God bless.

[@playerlazar73]

First bike i bought was a yamaha tdm 850, after one week, took it on a 5000km trip from Holland to Serbia, and back, damn it fucking pulls hard

[@stlchance]

My first bike was a Yamaha V-Star 250. Legitimate V-twin (ok, it's a baritone rather than bass rumble), plenty of torque, and capable of cruising at 70-75 on the highway (tops out at about 80ish). Low seat height and lightweight, which made it a great bike to learn on. Rode it for over 10K miles (including a couple of trips from St. Louis to Milwaukee) before trading it in for a Harley 883 SuperLow. Much better than a Honda Rebel.

[@cmstacy]

@Michael, thanks for the VStar review. As an older woman with some disabilities, I am returning to riding this coming spring, 2023.. I'm considering getting the VStar 250 as a beginner bike. I'm 5 ft and need to flat foot the bike for safety and confidence. Will be taking the MSF beginner course in Ohio. TFS

[@jimkraft9445]

I started riding on a friends Pace Maker Whizzer motor bike in the late 40's. Bought my first Harley, a 1942 "45" Flat Head when I was 14 in 1955. I am now 80 years old, have a bad back, and ride a 99 Harley Softail Custom which is super comfortable. Pillow soft seat and buckhorn bars. It is almost the same as sitting in my Lazy Boy. Who needs all that power when your are cruising down the back roads listening to the drag pipes and watching the sun glint off the head light. I ride without a windshield most of the time but wear a helmet and goggles. To each his own. I was fortunate to have ridden most of the old classic bikes. Triumphs and scramblers. Rode an Iron Head sportster for 23 years. I even owned a Doodle Bug when I was 10. No body knows what that is. Then a Cushman motor scooter before the Harley. We had freedom back then. Of course, we lived in a small town in Kansas of less than 1500. OK, I done.

[@plutobottles8561]

Great vid. I had a GXR1000, but my knees and back just could not deal with it. I am buying a Suzuki Intruder 1500 next week and look forward to no back pain.

[@kaden1499]

On my 13th birthday I went on a 120 mile ride on my dads old 2006 Suzuki Intruder 800 (cruiser). It was easy for me. You just have to pay attention and understand how to turn correctly, how to lean and how to break. A few weeks later I jumped on my dads 2006 VTX 1300 and went on a couple hour ride behind him on his Harley and loved it, and have been able to use that bike ever since. I have been on the VTX 1300 since 13 years old, and I am 25 next month, but I am looking to get a MT-09 or Z900. However the only reason I was able to start riding so young is that we didnt tell my mom at the time of our rides, and I started riding dirt bikes when I was 4. We also live in the country and do not have a lot of people who live out where we do which I Love. As long as people are cautious and get a lot of experience on how the bike controls before they get into traffic and how to react in different situations biking they will have a good time and be safe. So in short, having a cruiser for your first bike is all preference. Yes they are more heavy, but they are not made to go swerving in and out of traffic and going crazy fast. If you ride a cruiser how they are intended to "to cruise" then there should not be any worry about being a new rider on one.

[@kamikaze4172]

3:28 I'm one of those! Found my way here to set me the path for a license and that first bike

[@randomlife718]

I learned on a trials bike. Went from a 74 yamaha ty250 to a honda cr500 at 14... Holy cow... When i finally got a street bike, I went with a yamaha WR250r. I have had a couple cruisers but really perfer dual sport bikes. I think me being fat helps keep them from blowing all over the road.

[@wazzathe1309]

I’m a cruiser bro, Vulcan s 650, ATGATT bro (with the full face of course) , this is definitely one of the best cruiser pro vs con videos I’ve seen, not the typical “CrUiSeRs aRe ShIt fUll STop” vids you see around so I appreciate the great content my dude 🤙🏼

[@chrisamick6350]

I'm a brand new rider and went and bought a 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic. Gorgeous bike but it's a pig; it's very comfortable and easy to ride as long as you keep going. I do a lot of city driving and it likes to pop out of first gear into neutral at stop lights just before I take off which I'm going to go get that looked at. Also the speedometer is way off and it back fires a lot which I think is mainly caused by my lack of experience in shifting. But you're right! I don't even attempt a sharp turn or a u-turn at this point because the low center of gravity and the shear weight of the bike throws my balance off. The other thing is the wind. I'm going to be installing a windshield but this bike seems to catch every wave of wind from passing cars to semi's so I'm not quite used to how it throws my around the freeway so I tend to move over to the slow lane and ride at or around 65 mph. My biggest issue is balance. Just keeping this thing up right at a stop light or trying to take off from a stop is a chore. The only thing I can do now is practice practice and more practice. Hind sight I get a smaller bike but now I'm determined to get this one right. All though I haven't dumped it yet I know that it's only a matter of time. So I gear up and hope for the best. Great video!

[@MrFunsizeddamien]

I'm a starter cruiser rider, pickup a 2018 indian scout bobber and even though it's a 550lbs bike and a 1200cc I dont feel like it's too much, was able to do a military advance riders course with ease even after only having the bike for 2 weeks

[@MalfosRanger]

2017 Scout Sixty for me. Never regretted picking it as my first. Smooth acceleration all the way to 100 mph with enough pep for passing on the highway.

[@peterdavies137]

I started on a Yamaha SR125 custom cruiser bike and I never regretted that choice. Now I'm looking for my next more powerful cruiser

[@extremeencounter7458]

0:34 Hey that’s not true, I REALLY want and I mean so badly, the z400 ABS that’s sitting on our lot, and yet I’m picking up a V-Star 1100 tomorrow from a friend. All bikes have something to enjoy

[@LtJackboot]

in 1980 I started on a moped that I found in a garage. Went to a Honda Passport scooter that I found in a garage. Buddy blew a fuse on his GS400E and signed it over to me in disgust because he couldn't evaluate the breakdown (hehehe). Replaced engine with a GS425. Burned that one out and got another one. I probably had 15 bikes before I got my first cruiser. Is an 84 V65 Magna a cruiser? Then I had a few duds (a Harley and some old Brits) Then Rossi spoke to me in a dream: 'You shalt from this day forth ride the Virago, so sayeth Lord Rossi' And lo, the Lord provided :-)

[@dustinfedak8029]

Take it from me as someone who got into bikes through inheriting one in my grandpa‘s will definitely going new He gave me his 2001 Yamaha V star 650 and dash any super cool to fix a bike that’s been sitting for 10 years

[@midty0873]

Started out as a cruiser Rider with a 2002 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 and after about 5 years I still have it it's my daily driver when it's not really cold out or raining

[@damionpiper4000]

Another great vid yams. As the proud owner of a 1500 boulevard c90 and a CBR 600rr I can attest to the huge difference in handling and stopping. Everything on the CBR happens immediately and my Boulevard gets there when it feels like it. Get to know your ride and be safe and you too can make it to the turbo busa level.

[@lassivaisanen4354]

5:15 Suzuki S40 Boulevard has dry weight of 171kg and a naked bike with smaller engine, such as suzuki gsf 600 bandit has dry weight of 196. Thats why there cant be better starter bike than the light and forgiving Suzuki S40 Boulevard. I actually recommend a Suzuki ls650 savage more.

[@e_palpatine]

Started on an old 79 Honda CX500 custom...an upright cruiser.... Currently ride an ‘05 Yamaha VStar 1100 and I’ve always appreciated the comfort and reasonable amount of power I have in my bike. I haven’t ruled out getting a 600 or 1K cc sport bike...but don’t know how often I’d ride it to be honest. When I go on longer rides with a friend of mine, he’s hurting on his GSX1000 and I’m doing fine on my recliner with wheels, so we have to stop more often so he can stretch his legs when I want to just keep going.

[@tykiisel8801]

I'm a cruiser and touring bike rider and 100% agree on the full face helmet. Don't leave home without it.