How to drive a Semi-Automatic motorbike in Vietnam

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[@brian_kemsley]

Dang, all this info, precise and thorough, with 0 fillers or ramblings, all in 1 take. This has to be one of the best tutorials ever tutorialed...

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thanks. All my new videos are over edited, but its funny to see that people seem to enjoy the one takes more!

[@nuclear9977]

@@Tigitmotorbikes hi become my best friend

[@rubbishman5320]

the best tutorial's video on semi automatic ever finding on youtube, god bless ur soul buddy lol

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thank you!

[@esinfluencia]

Agreed, thanks

[@DADIWOWO]

this is the best tutorial on how to drive a semiautomatic bike, hands down! i learned to ride in no time just by watching this video. I recommend your video to everybody. can’t thank you enough for this. you deserve to have millions of subs! -your biggest fan in the philippines.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thank you

[@telcobilly]

I'm wanting to get one of these type of bikes here in the Philippines for the convenience and utility. All the bikes I've driven and own are one down four up with a clutch. I drove a friend's bike like this one and it took some getting used to to press down to shift up. Super clear video! Good job

[@riyel200]

the most CLEAN, UNDERSTANDABLE info vid ever

[@hlamyokyaw4817]

Off the gas, change gear, braking braking . That is it. That is what I have been looking for in you tube for the past 2 months. Thank you so much.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Glad to help

[@keithklein5172]

This was super helpful.. I did the Hạ Ziang loop as my first motorbike trip with this video as my only instruction & I survived! The advice on using the brake / don’t count too much on down shifting to slow you down was very good to know. Thanks a lot for putting this together

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Glad it helped.

[@DwinCarlson]

I want to drive the Ha Giang loop with my GF as passenger. First time driving in such conditions. I did the Hai Van Pass and various other mountain areas but nothing compared to Ha Giang.

[@DwinCarlson]

Was it enjoyable with a semi auto ? And how many cc ?

[@keithklein5172]

@@DwinCarlson Yes, it was very, very enjoyable, with many memorable moments. Semi-auto was best for me - I like the geometry better & I like having a brake at my foot… just a 125cc IIRC, I’m about 72kg and my passenger about 40, was enough power on the uphills. It seems like many more people are taking the loop these days from what I see online, but my advice would be to take time to enjoy this special place.. sprinting through it I guess is OK for many people, but to my mind you would be missing the best bits.. cheers

[@stentomson]

@@keithklein5172 Omg, I will be doing it as well in the coming weeks. Did you to with a tour/group or just by yourself?

[@scott09900]

Learned the semi auto with this video. Driving a 50 cc cub in HCM like a boss. Downshifting the gears to impress the roadside cafe watchers....I am sure they are blown away. Thanks for putting out straightforward real time videos for Saigon.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

love the cub

[@michalviktorin6758]

Isnt 50cc too slow? I have 125cc semi-auto sold years ago in my european country, and it does not like wind nor hills. Otherwise it is super fun, but after year of riding it everyday, power is really not enough. If Honda finally made super cub with 11 kw and 5 gears, it would be a blast.

[@itsme-yw1el]

@@michalviktorin6758 in a city where the average speed is 30-40kph, 50cc is good enough.

[@ralphfirley3882]

Wow! Takes a lot of courage to ride those streets. Great tutorial. The Honda Super Cub is now on sale in the US again and has a semi automatic transmission. Thanks for the video! 👍

[@telcobilly]

I'm from the US but I live in the Philippines now. In the US I stay in Conroe Texas and I wouldn't even ride a small 125 on the side streets such as four lanes. I have a Harley Springer there and to be honest, it doesn't feel like it's enough with the maniacs on the roads there. Here in the Philippines, it's almost the same as Vietnam but with a little more chaos. A 110cc to 150cc is really all you need here. I currently have a Honda XR150 but I'd like to get a Wave or some type of semi-automatic bike just for the simplicity of it and they're so cheap to buy they're almost free. Taiwan sells a modern Honda Cub at a very low price, it's much more basic than the one sold in the US with the LED lights and remote etc. I like the retro vibe but I haven't seen them in the Philippines other than old used ones...

[@roganyeoh6842]

Thank you for this video. I’m in Moc Chau and the homestay got me a semi-automatic. Watched this video at least 5 times and did some driving lessons around the commune with one of the hosts. Got so comfortable with it that I am never going back to renting automatics.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Glad you enjoyed

[@mustacheguy8192]

I watched a lot of local tutorial videos but for some reason I understand it more watching you in english.

[@danielsimpson7862]

After going through so much videos on YT this was the easies fastest and best tutorial thanks really helpful

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Glad you enjoyed

[@QuietmindYoga]

This is the best semi auto moto video on KZbin

[@wasfihasan5224]

Looking for this sort of video for long. Now I can drive properly my Honda cub 50cc more in a relax way

[@tjvistan]

Watching this here in Vietnam, learning how to drive semi-automatic. hehe. Thank you!

[@sofiaaaane]

I just bought a semi automatic like this one. I tried to ride it and i nearly killed myself 3 times in less than a minute. Thank you for your tips on gears etc... I'll try to ride it tomorrow morning. Your video is the best ever.

[@GenXoutofamerica]

Look dude....down shifting is easy. I have a Honda wave here in Vietnam. I love it. Now, acceleration and up shifting is easy. Do what he did in the video but use more of your RPM range. In other words dont be afraid to wind up your motor more. Getting in to the down shifting part is a tad bit more difficult. When your shifting from 4th to 3rd for example....when you push down on your shift lever and let off of the throttle (gas) at the same time...BEFORE you let up on the shift lever....rev the engine just a bit and then release the shift lever. This is called rev matching. It takes a bit of time to get good at but when you do your down shifts will be so much smoother. Find a place to practice and it shouldn't take you long to get good at it. Once you master this it will truly help you enjoy the riding experience more and make your bike a part of you.

[@stemicalengineer]

​@@GenXoutofamerica Will your method of shifting down work on PG-1? I might ruin my unit.

[@GenXoutofamerica]

@@stemicalengineer Yes it will. Just practice in a parking lot or some place like that. Eventually it will become second nature. I'm happy someone read my post. Thanx

[@247rol]

thanks mate just learned how to use a semi... thought it was way more complicated and never got one because of that,

[@zinedine2751]

after reading all your responds on the comments becamed very cultivated on bikes more than any other time , and i don't think that there is a video that contain as much info's as this, great video bro, i started to love these bikes more than other cbr or r1 haha

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@SEdwards1000]

I see your video is very old.. 2016 but you really saved me. I bought this motorcycle after being told it was fully automatic.. but it's semi automatic.. I didn't really know how to drive it and had to do so immediately in crazy traffic in Africa. Now I feel more confident. Thank you thank you for creating this video. Yes! I subscribed!☺️

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

no worries. Glad you like the bike.

[@daus9190]

unironically the best tutorial

[@_pudu661]

PERFECT video tutorial, I learned nearly everything I needed to know having never been on a motorcycle before. only thing to learn was the balance and weight of the bike, which I could only via riding myself.

[@Jeremy-kg1zr]

I know it's been a year, but if you never ended up riding, but still do someday in the future, Please look up more videos on riding. Anyone can make a youtube video and sound confident and make newbies think it's a good tutorial. This guy is teaching bad habits, and potentially dangerous ones. You shouldn't rely on your rear/foot brake. Your primary brake should Definitely be the front wheel/hand brake. And just because a bike will suffer through and struggle it's way to moving in fourth gear doesn't mean it's a good idea. There's a reason those gears exist. He should be teaching to use them, and to Not ride around in fourth.

[@richdude8150]

@@Jeremy-kg1zr I'm new to this but why should your primary gear be front? Wouldn't that cause you back wheel to raise off the ground?

[@hoboeater]

Thanks for the amazing video. I survived the ha giang loop because of your help

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Glad I could help!

[@hoboeater]

@@Tigitmotorbikes you are the best!

[@Antzzz_Manzzz]

First rate motorbiking tutorial video. I plan to motorbike Vietnam n lucky to stumbled on your videos. Thank you and will meet you for bike rental in Vietnam when I tour 👏🏼👏🏼

[@GenXoutofamerica]

Dude, good video. You did it all in one take. Damn. The fact that you need to even make this video amazes me. I live in vietnam now for the last 2 years. I bought my honda wave brand new. Excellent bike. Mine is reliable and since i bought the RSX it's also fast. But where to go from here? I'm generation X so my life has been different than other expats that I've met here. I have experience with many types of vehicles including motorcycles. I even understand mechanics and could in reality fully maintain or repair my bike with the exception I have no garage or tools here. So much was right about your video but also so much was wrong. The fact that you said it was ok to keep your bike in 4th gear all the time!!! Say goodbye to your clutch plates within a few months. But then again most of your audience doesn't even know the difference between a spark plug and an air filter. Also the down shifting was good for someone who doesnt appreciate the joy of riding. It works....it really does. But my riding experience with where I live here in Saigon and where I work. I have the best commute ever to work. About 15 kilometers of open road with little traffic. 4 times a day is motorcycle heaven. Proper down shifting is half the battle. I love utilizing my engine to break (slow down). But I know how to properly down shift with my wonderful little performance machine. Sorry for the negativity but your video is for the people who will never be petrol heads. For those people that don't even understand the concept of an internal combustion engine. If you need a tutorial on how to ride a semi automatic bike then just buy a honda vision.

[@DobermannJeff]

I have recently bought this puzzy magnet and am very happy with it

[@dramjet7]

John, excellent vids that you have produced. Can’t wait for our Hanoi HoChi trip in Feb.

[@ronbatt756]

It's always amusing to see riders going along at 30 or 40 km ph (or faster) with left and right soles of their sandals virtually dragging on the ground and sometimes touching... as if this will somehow help if a problem arises . An excellent tutorial of how to drive a semi automatic MC.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thank you

[@boopboopbarry]

Watching in 2022. This is awesome!!!! I'm traveling to VN soon and this has been so helpful. Thank you! Might stop by you guys to rent a bike too since I'll be in HCM.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Hope you enjoy your time in Vietnam!

[@iamdalethesnail]

Great video! Very informative. You can see you've done this many times, just a constant efficient flow of information without even needing to edit. Thank you so much!

[@Jeremy-kg1zr]

Informative of bad information... This is painful to watch.

[@jero2955]

@@Jeremy-kg1zr semiautomatics are not the same as manuals

[@jeyemdeesee]

2018 when the first time I watched this, I bought my first motorcycle, I don't have licensed that time so I don't have time to practice until I have the license, this video helped my a lot on having an idea before actually handling a bike. Just want to say Thank you.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thanks

[@Richard__Prins]

Dude, that was amazing! In a couple of years I’m going to move to Thailand and I’m now confident I can go around on a bike (except Bangkok, fuck that lol), I’ll make sure I get enough lessons ‘cause I am anxious about it, but you explained it so well, I can do this!

[@irocss85]

What a great explanation. I just bought a lil pitbike semi auto i wondered why the shift pattern on the sticker was a circle. Had no idea I could go from 4 directly to N. Now I gotta try it.

[@indonesia9756]

well, I just came to visit Vientiane Laos, under transport system is just a total crap, then I noticed they have many motorbikes that someone can rent , and it's very cheap . so I decided to drive a motorbike although I don't know how to drive, and this video is very useful and now I can easily drive and control semi automatic motorbike ..........thank you very much for this lesson and I do really appreciate it .

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

No problem. Glad to hear a success story, and congrats for trying something new!

[@mcpf219]

Thank you very much! I learned so much and I now can be more confident on my CT125 Honda 🤠

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Glad you enjoyed

[@aurcusonline8021]

You really helped me. I thought I should reach the limit of the gears before changing gears. Your tutorial is a very safe way of driving. Thank you so much! Btw, your english is really good. Off the gas, breaking, breaking, breaking.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

No worries

[@lavissa9596]

You should only do that when you're in a hurry as it could be unpredicable Don't be like me,a 15 years old riding a cub c70 but still managed to bent the frame,the bike is repaired but i'm gotta stop riding for a while

[@jero2955]

@@lavissa9596 how?

[@lavissa9596]

@@jero2955 i crashed twice within like...5 mins The first one really give me a mental breakdown but i thought i could still ride The second i tried to brake but it locked then boom I got the bike repaired,rode a bit now Less confident but it'll help

[@jero2955]

@@lavissa9596 I hope you're recovering well sweetheart. I just bought a cub c90 and I'm looking on how semiautomatics works. Did you found out why it locked?

[@anhtuannguyen16799]

Those underbone bikes are almost indestructible, I'm owning a 2007 Honda Wave S 100 and still riding well, haven't fixed it even once, only change oil, sprocket, chains and disc, I love my bike

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

For sure. Love all around.

[@Toxic2T]

Truth mostly are indestructible. I have a Yamaha Sigma you can't kill them even if you abuse them daily.

[@zerozucker]

great video! starting my Ha Giang loop tomorrow and looking forward to go from fully automatic so semi! thanks a lot

[@blair4757]

Like your videos, You have a sales office in Hanoi right, noticed in the video the gas cap is under the seat. means luggage needs to come off. i am coming solo to Hanoi late summer 2020 for a year long journey of Asia, will eventually stay in Cambodia, want to fly into Hanoi, stay a week, buy the bike and finalize my trip in Vietnam before moving into Cambodia. The video on this bike was very helpful as I want to buy one that is as you mentioned, indestructable.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Yes Tigit has an office in Hanoi

[@Cryptoacademygr]

Excellent Video !!! I live in Greece and have both Car And Motorcycle Driving Licence. The only problem we have here in Greece is that in the lessons for the motorcycle license they focus to much on balance exercises and they try to make you ready for the test to pass. Unfortunately, they don't take us to streets and open streets to ride the bikes and explain to us gears and more in detail. They have just given us the basic concept and logic behind gears and everyone is experimenting with it. Of course, it takes practice and over time people shall improve once they get their own bike and ride it daily on the streets. The general consept they taught as is that the 1st and 2nd gear are the strongest gears while the 3rd and 4th gear is the fastest gear they pretty much explained as that the 1st gear is only to start the bike from a stopped position or while waiting for the green light to open. 2nd gear you are moving but not really fast maybe if the road has an incline might be the appropriate and 3rd and 4th is the best gear if you are on a road without any incline you can be going with 3rd all fine. Downshift takes some skill because you will feel the bike kicking you if you don't match the engine revs with the right timing so pretty much the only advise is to either slow down the speed let the throttle off and shift the gear down or you can slow down give a throttle once leave throttle completely shift down gear and immediately throttle again. This one throttle technique can be very helpful because it will higher for this moment only the bikes rpm and when you downshift you will not feel this kicking effects. You can also listen the engine if the engine is loud you must go a gear up if you feel it losses power then you should go down a gear. Whatever you do. Don't rush... Do everything Gently... You will need time and experience but over time you will improve. If the bike is not kicking you and you don't make it sound extremely loud meaning not changing the right time gears and also not having the exhaust burning. Pretty much this would mean that you are driving fine. The exhaust you will notice is going to burn if you drive fast or put pressure on the bike or having a passenger or not and if the bike is kicking over time you will damage the engine of the bike. Just remember at the end of the day this semi-automatic "underbone" bikes most of them are 110-115-125 cc and around 8,7hp most of them not all of them. So don't expect unrealistic power. They are good for town but don't expect so much

[@deanarndell4609]

My wife has a Wave S 110 I've been learning on in countryside, it pretty much looks same set up, gear set the same.... great fun! Great video, Cảm ơn nhé! 🏁🌴🌅

[@bartdamesworth5406]

Excellent tutorial by John on how to drive a Honda Blade motorbike when in Vietnam. I think he covered everything! 😊

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thanks

[@newgabe09]

Great tip to start off in 3rd or 4th gear to slow down the initial acceleration and make it like a automatic which is what I'm used to.

[@wxx3]

Tigit recommended a Suzuki Hycate 125 and it has been a great bike. It feels lighter and easier to drive than the Honda Air Blade and certainly is as reliable.

[@ducminh581]

Suzuki hayate is a fully automatic bike. You dont have to change the gear like the one on this video. But it's consider less powerful and consume more gasoline than the semi automatic. In the urban traffic you should go with the fully automatic. But on highway, long trip or mountain road, semi automobile would be much better. They also more reliable.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Hayate is a good bike. Getting a bit old and dated now though.

[@confuseddragon8693]

For incline or decline plane, you should back to gear 3, gear 2 or even gear 1. The gears will help you hold back the bike on decline plane with your brakes. Very useful on mountain area.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Semi automatics are not great at this. But ye, that is the basic idea.

[@_pudu661]

when I go up the hill in gear 1 the engine gets real loud, doesn't sound like it should be doing that. in gear 3 it goes up smoother and quicker, is that bad??

[@goddamnit452]

@@_pudu661 good practice is gear 1 and 2 for incline and decline. If you hear the engine roaring its fine, no damage no risk for your engine. For decline its called engine break, you slow down your bike while not having to use the brakes (use them as additional breaking if needed). On incline, to go up, gear 1 and 2 will give you the most engine power to climb it at a fast speed. Gear 3 is not efficient in power, speed and fuel consumption for this specific case. Check what is good gear relation to your rev and speed. A manual bike isnt forgiving and will teach you that well. A semi like his or a scooter won't teach you good base. Starting from gear 2 on flat isnt bad but you are not optimal in your fuel consumption. Gear 1 boost you to the proper speed to get to gear 2 and 3. (This is simplified for the sake of explaning).

[@HideQpl]

Fantastic video. I have driven automatic scooter few time in Vietnam, then I got semi-automatic from rental place and it got me confused - this video explained everything perfectly. Many Thanks!

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thanks for the comment.

[@TheRealSpeedWolf]

Thank you. This actually help me as I just purchased a Honda wave recently and I have never driven a motorbike in my life, I was changing gear like I was changing a manual in a car which was the wrong approach but keep in mind I'm living in Mexico, and people here don't know how to drive regardless if is a car or truck or motorcycle. And those that own motorbike here a real snob we're talking about the one that owned the 600 hundred cc motor bikes that are completely full of themselves. They seem to think that their knowledge applies to a 110 cc motorbike that is use for daily commute and not for joyriding but yet they have an opinion about a bike that they have never driven. If you could be so kind to make a video on how to properly maintain my bike that would be greatly appreciated, But regardless thank you for this video.

[@AlexAlves-j8f]

Thank u this was useful

[@RaffMichael]

Thanks For This Tutorial Man I Learn A Lot Dude. And Your English Is Good Too Keep It Up Bro.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thanks

[@jackyzhihui989]

Just about to learn how to ride a semi automatic motorbike during this pandemic period, good video and it is very detailed. Thanks!

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Glad it was helpful

[@davidhetherington8948]

Excellent video! To the point and detailed at the same time. Hats off!

[@khnbreion]

off the gas, change gear. thank you!

[@rocarstiretrading]

bro thank you very much for this. im a filipino and I must say vietnam pretty much look like the cities of our country too. i really liek how you explain this basics bro. ride safe always and I hope I get too learn fast this too, I am about to buy my first ever motorcycle this month of may, and if you ever read this, I hope you are doing Ok right now, love from the Philippines

[@person.X.]

These semi auto scooters are fantastic pieces of engineering. Cheap, tough, fun, virtually indestructible............

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Couldn't agree more

[@WhatstrendingEA]

Best video on semi Auto bike

[@amgadghaly6218]

Very clear demonstration, thx a lot from Egypt

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

No worries, glad you enjoyed

[@ezilyen]

Thank you for this very useful tutorial. What do you think, where and how can I apply the Go-pro cam and the sat nav the best way?

[@fake_elprimo2084]

Thank you for your great teaching🌹

[@ErsinErtan]

Great video John. I'm currently renting from Tigit but find myself filling my automatic's tank up every other day. Can you talk about the factors involving consumption (ex. Tank size, optimal speed, km/litre, etc) Thanks

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

+Ersin Ertan Thanks for the positive feedback on the video! I am trying to collect together a range of different motorbikes to do a quick summary of the pros and cons all within one video. To answer your question. Rental bikes by nature tend to be old models (due to less risk getting stolen, lower crashing costs, and of course a faster return on investment for the business!). You are currently on a SYM Attila which is a very old bike. This will cause high gas consumption. As with all things, technology advances and modern bikes have better gas consumption than the old ones. We recommend people use our more modern Suzuki Hayate scooter which is slightly higher in rent than the older Attila. Unfortunately the Hayate is not known for good gas consumption either!. Tigit uses the Hayate as its primary rental due to its amazing reliability. Gas consumption is the sacrifice for the great price vs reliability ratio that the Hayate scooter offers. If you want good gas consumption coupled with reliability then you need to be using a Honda Airblade (but this is out of the budget for a rental bike), or you can use a semi automatic Honda such as a Honda Wave or Future. We have both available for rent should you wish to save some gas! In summary - You get what you pay for and to be getting modern gas consumption out of an automatic you need be on a scooter worth upwards of $1000. This is not a practical price range for a rental :) The other option is to try a semi-automatic like in this video. These will be very good with gas and also have the added bonus of being cheaper and more reliable than an automatic.

[@telcobilly]

With the rotary shifting pattern, is it possible to catch first gear after 4th by shifting down too much? If so, would that damage the transmission or over rev the engine?

[@bryansamson820]

it can be rev matched, to avoid the jerks on downshifts

[@calvinlaudrensio415]

Mine was 112cc Kawasaki but pretty similar configuration to yours, with some engine mods. It will thrust you forward in 1st gear even at idle rpm.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Well if it is a bike in Vietnam. Then any mods will be Chinese, and so won't work. So this will be the root of the problem. Never modify a bike here.

[@calvinlaudrensio415]

Tigit motorbikes Ah, I see. Apparently here in Indonesia aftermarket parts are plenty for various bikes like this. Some are made locally, some from Japan, mostly from Thailand, but rarely from China except for clone spareparts. My grandfather gave me the 1996 112cc Kawasaki Kaze last year, spent another $400 for various fixes, bodywork and aftermarket parts, and she's as good as new, even better & much faster too.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

All sounds good. The aftermarket part industry does make bikes more "interesting", but for obvious reasons they don't correctly disclaim the drawbacks. Clutch issues is a common drawback on any upgraded bike. Basically makes them faster, but much harder to control.

[@calvinlaudrensio415]

Obviously aftermarket industries won't state any drawbacks, so research is key to find the best part for the bike and reviews from other users. And yeah, upgrading the clutch will make the throttle feel very responsive and the increased power of the engine brake will probably tough to handle for some after letting go the throttle at corners. Could be a little scary at first, but I get used to it over time.

[@cach93]

Love your videos, thanks for the great tips!

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thanks

[@khoutseng9789]

Really good tutorial, really helped a lot, good and clear explanation

[@aygultereshkina1902]

Such a great video instruction! Thank you so much for being helpful )

[@PersianKevin]

Very helpful thanks. I was wondering if I was doing it right.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

No worries.

[@tommybrooks9344]

Great little video John thank you. Just the sort of thing I need to watch as I've never been on a motorbike before. Can we hire from you in ho chi minh and drop off in Hanoi ?

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Yes you can www.tigitmotorbikes.com/bookmotorbike/

[@Kerwyn204]

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I’m looking for!!!

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

No worries, glad you enjoyed

[@ctchick05]

Thank you! I'm in Thailand at the moment and was told to listen to the engine to know when to shift ... I wasn't buying that explanation... THANK YOU! decided to get an electric scooter instead in the end ...

[@idirismohamudyusuf6800]

Thanks alot mate, I'm from Somalia

[@hibenjie]

The only video that was actually useful. Thanks!

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Glad to hear that!

[@dangda-ww7de]

This is good instruction for the new people that visit vn.

[@walk6932]

Good video. Coming from years of manual riding to semi auto took about a week to get it smooth riding, and exactly like you described. 2 questions. 1. Does riding in 4th gear at low speeds wear out the primary clutch more. 2. If you mistake a downshift instead of upshift, how do you change to correct gear without releasing the pedal/clutch. I usually keep the pedal pressed until speed drops enough not to be too much of a shock. Thanks

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

1. No, not in my experience. 2. It will jump a lot, but the bike is pretty good at stopping you making the wrong shift direction. To shift, you have to be roughly the right speed.

[@MrCrazykill2]

im new to riding and this is very useful thank you

[@juleskellysiarez3384]

Very nice video since I'm also a beginner on using a semi auto motorcycle. Can you also create a tutorial for break-in?

[@joesteals]

Very helpful... Thanks from Mexico.

[@noonsun533]

Thank you so much for your video. You said gear 2 is for tight traffic and gear 4 is for clear traffic. So, if the rider is with a passenger, which gear is for which situations?

[@zephyrmj]

Very good video however there is one thing I disagree with: your comment about mainly using the rear brake. 75% of braking power is usually with the front brake. Learning to use the front brake is essential to riding safely - tiny squeeze first to get the weight on the front wheel, then more pressure can be applied. This can be done in a split second with practice - essential for emergencies and good riding practice.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Quite a few comments on this topic. I standby the video, on small scooters with tiny tires then the rear brake is correct. You have absolutely no traction on the front of these scooters." Yes on proper motorbike it is front brake. I adapt on each model of motorbike I drive. Through natural ability/experience with feeling where the traction is on the particular motorbike, I find myself on.

[@zephyrmj]

@@Tigitmotorbikes Isn't getting traction on the front wheel related to the art of braking? Surely you could even assist this with your own body weight too? I'm very curious to test this for myself now!

[@buildingsailboats4549]

This explanation was very helpful. I am going to drive in Thailand. 🙂 Thank you

[@mazionemar]

Perfect explenation. Thanks!😊

[@Jorge-or3fr]

Great vídeo! GOT MY LIKE! Just one question: when You shift into 1 gear and then You want to put in 2 gear, You ease they throttle and step on the pedal and gear 2 clicks in, DO I HAVE TO RELEASE THE PEDAL SLOWLY IN ORDER NOT TO FEEL THE VIOLENT SHIFT? OR DO I justo hace to step on it and relase it inmediatley? Hope You can help me. Thanks You My friend!

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

You can really ease the pedal. You just step on it. It is all about getting the right speed.

[@5ch3nk]

Thanks for making this. I live in the states and I'm going to buy a Honda CT125 for getting around town during the nice seasons. I had some experience driving my friend's dirt bikes growing up, but he unfourtanlety lost his life in a high speed motorcycle accident 8 years ago. That scared me away from any kind of bike...I'm still honestly pretty scared of the CT125, even if it is just a scooter really, but it's something I really want to go through with and drive. This video and the way you explain it all is really easing my anxiety over it. I really love the idea at starting out in gear 3/4 until I get comfortable riding again. I also still need to get my permit and liscenes to take it out on the roads, so I'll have time to practice in fields and flat trails before I even get to that point.

[@lalaizkiyoutube]

This video tutorial is helpfulI drive only automatic yamaha mioNow i will try to get a tall one yamaha vega force fi a semi automatic motorcycle. I dont know how to drive semi automatic but now i think i can do it with my own. Big thanks for the effort. Thanks for uploading.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

I am glad it helped you.

[@1nicluc]

Excellent summary!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Excellent tutorial!

[@HypnosisV]

Is there a reason why one should stay in gear 3/4 inside the city? Edit: nevermind, I got my answer from reading the comments. Thanks for the info and video!

[@Azno43]

What if I don’t have those? Neutral thing behind and forward ur leg, I think it call gears

[@danishirfan343]

Very helpful and help me to drive my first motorcycle !

[@Mohamed-oz8bj]

Awesome Video, well explained but only one thing, how to kick start assuming the the battery is uncharged. Thanks for your well elaborated video.

[@cronolegs]

Yes I should have included this. Though on the real Honda's like in the video you should never really need the kick :) Kick start - Put the bike in neutral Quarter inch on the accelerator/gas/throttle. Gently press on kick pedal until you feel the point where it gets stiff. Then push down with your foot and follow through. The mistake people make when kicking starting is that they physically try and kick the pedal from the top down. It is easier to find the pressure point, then a gentle push all the way through. This will easily make the bike start. The movie style big phyiscal boot to the kick start is dramatic..... but not needed! Jon

[@thehumanstatue]

Have you a tutorial for correctly starting a semi automatic first thing in the morning? I’ve just switched from auto to Honda Future Neo and am struggling to start it first thing…but I’m guessing the procedure :-D

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

It sounds like it is broken :)

[@dylanrubens8675]

Hey mate, thanks for that. Very helpful! I was wondering... (1) do you need to have some kind of driving licence to be able to rent a motorbike in Vietnam? (2) do motorbike rental companies mind if you are a complete newbie to motorbike riding? aka - never rid before? Cheers

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

We have a whole essay about this. Have fun reading! www.tigitmotorbikes.com/international-drivers-license/

[@marktanzi4803]

@@Tigitmotorbikes You mean no motorcycle license under for 150cc? I have both driver license, Japanese and American driver License. Need International Driver License, right?

[@wolfburgman]

Another thought. I assume the bike has an automatic clutch. If you take off in fourth surely you will quickly burn out the clutch.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

I don't know the mechanics of the thing. But you can start in any gear. It won't break.

[@angelogamboa6459]

Great tutorial sir, very useful for newbies.

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thanks

[@coreymatlak3989]

motorcycle rider for years and i nearly wrecked one of these guys by not understanding it. i just tried shifting how i normally would on a manual motorcycle . thank you for this explanation

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

No worries

[@yannickabougnan6113]

Thanks for the ride.

[@christiandidierntirushwa]

Would you please explain what to do on steep uphill? Which can we use?What the procedure to shift in uphills downhills roads?

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Uphill, you go with gear 1 or 2.

[@Hal09i]

Interesting and informative video! so I'm not a bike rider but interested. When you are riding in 4th gear coming up to a light...you come off the throttle, and brake with the right peddle, and shift to third and then second. Is that right? and when shifting from 4 to 3 to 2, you don't have to move the throttle forward and away from you as when your up shifting...you just leave in neutral. Is that right?

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Correct on the gears, but when you are slowing down you release the throttle to slow down.

[@Hal09i]

@@Tigitmotorbikes got it-- thx for the info!

[@irocss85]

And holy moly all those mini bikes all over the place, and just goin around each other randomly how are there not collisions all the time?

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

People collide quite a bit, but the speeds are so slow you just get back up again.

[@florenanervida747]

So helpful

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

Thanks

[@travelramble_]

Thank you very much, it was very helpful. 👍

[@wallyhashimi7944]

Can you break on gear 4 at a red light and still be able to ride when it turns green. Or do you have to put it in gear 2 always ?

[@Tigitmotorbikes]

You can pull away in gear 4, it is just very slow.