Is the Yamaha R3 Big Enough For A Man? (Highway)

[@briancooney9952]

I'm 5'9" 180lbs. I"ve had my R3 for a year. not bored at all. but then again, I didn't buy it to be a toy. It easily out accelerates most cars, out corners most cars and all cruisers, easily passes on the highway. It'll go 90mph all day long, tops out at 110, which is more than enough for me. I have no desire to go speeds that will turn me into hamburger, so I love this bike. Just rode it from CT to TN and back, last weekend. Kept up with my friends' Harleys on the highway, and they could nowhere near keep up with me on the curvy backroads of Tennessee. I even averaged 65mpg for the trip! I slip over in the seat and lean it right over into some pretty tight turns and it shows no sign of slippage, even with the stock bias ply tires. So if you get "bored" on a bike like that, you'll just about get bored with anything. Anyone who gets bored on a motorcycle, is the type of person that has to constantly push their limits until the laws of physics kicks them right in the nuts.

[@GTARockman]

By the way most cars on the road dont try to race you on take off like you do. So you dont know they are faster than most cars. R3 is quick to a certain point compared to a 3000 pd car with 140 hp, not necessarily faster than most cars.

[@briancooney9952]

I don't try to race me on take off like I do.

[@briancooney9952]

My point was more in regards to people who say this bike is slow, and therefore not safe on the highway, because it "can't pass" or some bullshit. That may be the case, you're some 300lb fatass, but for the average rider, that's not the case. It's just that most riders are used to the ridiculous specifications of larger displacement bikes.

[@LoadPast]

It makes me laugh when people say theyre worried theyll get bored on a 400lb bullet that can go over 100 mph. Pretty much any bike over 200ccs can turn you into pulled pork. Being "bored" should be the least of their worries.

[@touristguy87]

Brian Cooney ...how would you know that it "easily" out-accelerate and out corners most cars? Were "most cars" racing you?

[@TheXILLR]

I love how you show what someone looks like on the bike! I've been trying to find a video like this of the r3 for ages!

[@algray9966]

ajd3 it looks very small ! I’d like to see it at the side of an R6

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

If you have a son...and you love him... Well r1 it is...

[@RockyJayyy]

You mean turbo busa

[@DaBinChe]

hell yeah! get some high dollar life insurance on him first made out to you.

[@mt09madness]

If you have a son and you love him, you encourage him to get a job so he doesn't become an entitled lil shit. 🤣🤙

[@joelinn7328]

Best description I’ve heard of the R3: “it’s like the Miata of motorcycles”

[@paulcrocker4553]

Always better to go fast on a slow bike, than to go slow on a fast bike.

[@tonypate9174]

And if the always is a 30 year old "Yam" You Tube ISLE OF MAN 2016 YAMAHA YPVS 350 RD350 sun out roads still "open" mountain section one way a well sorted bike can it get any better ?

[@touristguy87]

always better to fill your head with hot air, than to let the hot air escape from your head

[@MrDopestDope1]

this is stupid

[@touristguy87]

I get tired of telling people that you can't go fast on a slow bike, there are just too many idiots out there who listen to this bullshit and repeat it because to them it sounds smart

[@MrDopestDope1]

with them tiny tires taking corners like a street rossi going to have a fucked up day

[@Brian-wu5ce]

im 6'1" 145lbs, ive had my 2019 r3 for about a year, this is a great beginner bike and has taught me so much about riding!

[@maxpressure1063]

Such a great bike! Im 5'9 1\2" 200lbs, and my 2015 r3 fits me like a glove!! I would recommended it for anyone under 6ft/300lbs!!!

[@augustinemichael7697]

What about 6'.1 and 160 pounds

[@devinoloughlin4043]

Bro you weigh more then half your bike weight🤣 you must be killing that thing if you ride it that much.

[@zachsheffield1325]

It can handle over 300 pounds so no! Without a passenger. You can ride it especially if you’re under 300 pounds!

[@kstrange8643]

Just got approved for a blue and silver R3 just like this. love seeing positive reviews about this bike! Will be my first bike... can't wait!

[@ClintonJohnson714]

How do you like it breh

[@v710k]

Clinton Johnson no response, probably dead

[@chasingitsuki]

RIP

[@entitykeeper8869]

Tell her chicks dig bikes & you want to make her a grandma.

[@free5370]

Curt Beartusk a moment of silence for curt, he bought a bike with a dream.. on a warm summer Friday night in 2017 at 8:17pm emergency dispatchers received a call about a motorcyclist who tried to jump a tow truck when they failed to let him past, little did he know his years of GTA 5 taught him nothing about life. He landed face first into the pavement with his bike ramming into his rectum at 90Mph killing him shortly after entering his body. Rest In Peace brother

[@timsmotorcyclediary]

I was at a Yamaha demo ride on Saturday. The Yamaha rep said the R3 was the top selling motorcycle in Canada in 2016. Close behind was the FZ-07 which I test rode. These entry-level bikes may not have a lot of horsepower but they are extremely fun to ride and inexpensive to own and operate even for experienced riders. Non-motorcyclists can't even tell the difference between an R3 and an R6 or an FZ-07 and a FZ-09.

[@touristguy87]

um, they're not "extremely fun to ride even for experienced riders" Some people may think they are fun to ride, but my guess is that to a large degree, to a significant amount they are BIASED by the fact that those are the fastest bikes they can afford to buy and ride. Because the simple fact is that for a lot of them if they could afford a faster bike, then for sure they would buy one. The bikes are not only right there in the showroom but they are clearly faster. Short of buying a Grom or a dirt-bike it is hard to buy a bike that is slower than an R3 that still has a running engine. And it's just ridiculous to make such sweeping blanket generalizations in the first place. Babble on all you want if you want to believe that shit, but try to keep in mind that some people will disagree with you and at some point learn to deal with it.

[@The_Initiated]

Yea man i rode a 600 and gotta say love my r1, yea the r3 has 6 gears but in 6th gear or 5th or 4th lol even 3rd at highway speeds there is not much torque to get out of the way. where as my R1 even if im in 6th gear if i twist the throttle it pulls. maybe this bike is good for city riding around town or something but i would never take it on the highway. plus its light so the wind is gonna be pushing you all over the place lol and if your tall your probably gonna to look a little silly on this thing.

[@tdunster2011]

+ touristguy87. In many countries riders have restrictions for the first three years they hold a licence. In Australia as an example - there is a restriction of 150kw per tonne. Which effectively means you can't ride anything with a power to weight ratio greater than an R3 for the first three years of holding a licence. Ignoring the rules is very expensive as in $5k plus of fines, plus any liabilities if involved in an accident due to any insurance you took out being invalid for non approved bikes. There are Learner Approved Motorcycles [LAMS] which are up to 660cc - but they have to be factory detuned - then meet government approval to qualify for riders on restricted licences. Hence, for most people it's best to use the 3 years wisely in developing your road skills and save your money for when you get a full licence without the restrictions. That is why we have a lot of interest in some countries for Bikes that people in the USA might not otherwise consider. Looking at motorcycle deaths in the USA it's not hard to understand why other countries have decided to impose restrictions.

[@touristguy87]

at one point some very intelligent people believed that communism was the cure to mankinds' ills....that proved to not be the case. The fact that all this bullshit sounds good to you and you believe it? That tells me that you have deep-rooted control issues. Unfortunately that bullshit doesn't solve the problem of people buying bikes and crashing and killing themselves who are simply bad riders, bad riding material...it just convinces people that they are good riders when they aren't...but that's what bullshit tends to do, in general.

[@touristguy87]

You are juggling a bunch of unrelated facts and trying to make a pleasant-tasting meal out of them. The R3 may be the top selling bike in Canada. That doesn't mean that it's fun to ride. The riding requirements in Australia are one thing, the requirements in Canada are another thing. They both have tiered licenses, but that doesn't mean the tiered-license program works the same. Canada, I am fairly sure, does not recognize US motorcycle licenses. I suspect that Canada has a country-wide licensing program, US motorcycle licenses are issued on a per-state basis. The tests vary from state to state. Would that stop a US motorcycle-license holder from riding a bike legally in Australia? I don't even know. I know that it would stop a US rider from riding legally in Canada. When you have a tiered license system that REQUIRES you to start with a neutered bike and the R3 is most definitely a neutered bike, then don't be surprised that the top selling bike is a neutered bike. Does that mean that it's fun to ride? Fun for who, exactly? If it's the top-selling bike because it's literally the fastest bike they can buy and ride legally on public roads? Then it may very well be a lot of fun for them to ride, but clearly they don't have much of a choice. It's either take a bike like this or don't ride.

[@mt09madness]

Riding a sold bike? If I found out my salesman is riding my bike after purchase, I'd be pissed. 🤣🤙

[@agawdsparadise3782]

Right like woa . You said it had this many miles on it wtf

[@levis5230]

If I was a dad and I loved my kid and make him save up and buy his own bike.

[@Mighty4499]

What's he gonna save up if he has no income? xd

[@amihere383]

That's what my parents did. They didn't want me on two wheels so they told me to get a job and get it myself. Challenge accepted. 3 years of long hard work later, I had bought my first car and then my first bike with full insurance and gear to go with it. It's a great test of ethic and character. If your kid wants a bike, he'll work to get it. If he doesn't work for it, he probably doesn't want it and therefore doesn't deserve it.

[@chrismoody1342]

That’s the way it worked in my household. Makes you appreciate your car or motorcycle so much more. Also brings you into the real world having to pay the insurance and maintenance as adults do.

[@ischemic2115]

Hell yeah. Depending on what kind of person my best guess is that he’s shaping up to be, I either co-sign his lease on one to give him a decent APR and get him a credit history, or make him save up to buy one. Maybe double the money he saves, maybe not, who knows.

[@user-hs2hd7wp9g]

@@Mighty4499 summer job

[@astronautalvin9017]

“Barely break the speed limit” after red lining all the gears??? I don’t know where you live but I easily pull 105 mph on my R3??

[@skater20004]

I got a brand new 19 R3 2 weeks ago, put almost 200 miles on it so far and before i got the bike i had no riding experience whatsoever besides knowing how to drive a manual car, i learned how to ride on KZbin and since then i can feel myself become a stronger and more confident rider than before and I’ll tell you now that if i had started on an R6 i would probably be dead right now because of my hot wrist so if you know you have a need for speed start on an R3 and master it before you move on, I’m glad i did even though I’m already outgrowing the bike

[@brianrenteria9181]

It's been two weeks u are no were near "outgrowing" your bike. That term is such a bro term lmao. I'm getting a R3 or ninja400 and I'll be happy with it for the rest of my life lol. I ride for fun not for speed that can kill me instantly. Take it easy and enjoy your R3 it's a beautiful bike!! Peace!

[@DaBinChe]

I'll race you on my 108cc scoot thru the mountains and see if you have outgrown your R3.

[@brianramos1077]

I got R3 and crashed within one week of riding on an turn

[@dontleaveamessage]

Question how’d you leave the dealership without knowing how to ride it ?

[@96MrNinja]

I purchased an r3 as my first bike and love it. It handles great and has just enough go to have fun. with that being said I will upgrade to a larger bike next year, but keep the r3 for track days and when I want to go through the twisties fast and low. I've so far had it for a month and a half putting 3k miles on it getting an average of 57mpg. Great starter bike or a bike to rip around on.

[@Rncfbnx]

My brother had this bike and it was my first bike when he upgraded to an R6. This bike is amazing. This and the new ninja 400 are probably the best starters in the motorcycle world. This bike did everything I wanted it too and more. Can’t say anything bad about it honestly. After 10 months I decided to get my own bike which is the 2017 Daytona 675R. In love with the Daytona, but I still remember where I started. I actually took it out for a spin the other day and it was amazing to just pin the throttle and go through all the gears. Sadly, I don’t own the bike and I’m pretty sure my brother is going to sell it so when I get my own place I’m definitely going to think about getting a low powered bike like the R3 or the ninja 400. You can act like a hooligan without getting into too much trouble. Great vid bro. Keep it up

[@joshb4286]

How about that lip smack every other sentence 😁

[@RA-yc9fb]

Didn't notice it til I read your comment lmao

[@bambam23406]

Aleksandar Radovic same lol

[@kodymasters5574]

Lol wtf that's hilarious

[@killapat23]

i know its soo annoying

[@_baller]

Cocaine's a hell of a drug

[@ballpython324]

I like that you had someone following you for third person angles.

[@TD402dd]

With my slip on Akrapovic carbon fiber, the engine screams which it won't with the standard pipe. In Georgia we have a wonderful road of technical turns (switchbacks) and it's 62 miles long. State road 60 from Blue Ridge to Dahlonega, and this bike handles everything well. Most under 200 lb. riders are getting times of 5.8-6.0 seconds to 62 (100 Km), and top speed varies from 107-115, so there are no conditions it can't handle. However, new tyres, new adjustable levers, 150/60 rear, new rear sprocket to compensate for a z-rated wider tire( slightly less diameter), saddlemen matched seat, and other stuff. I road near seven hours straight riding through the mountains, and on interstates, and this bike does what it's suppose to do.

[@GTARockman]

lol he said there are no conditions it can handle...I believe it. Riderman, suitable name if its your real name.

[@thanosbustedinyourmum]

After all the stuff you’re naming off you did to this thing you could have bought an actual bike and not a scooter

[@SoulReaper599xx]

R3 is still fast enough to get anyone killed

[@agawdsparadise3782]

Man walking is fast enough to get you killed lol

[@jonyblizz]

I'm a man 28 years old and i have been using my r3 by 3 years now. Ets most faster than most vehicles in highway, it's light, and maintaining its relative more cheaper than a car so I don't need other vehicle for long trips (300 km) or daily use.

[@fraxonthefurry21]

I'm 5'7 and 130 pounds. Never test drove one but I'm sure it would be great for me.

[@paulcrocker4553]

If you can, ride or grab a CBR 500, it's another great starter bike, that you won't get bored of in a year.

[@robertfurman5323]

riding the f version as my 1st love it other than the soft suspension

[@tdunster2011]

Problem with the CBR500R is that the insurance costs for younger riders are a lot higher than they are for the R3. Performance wise the CBR500R has more torque / pulling power so probably better if you are a bigger person - but performance wise there's not much in it and the R3 is a lot more fun to ride in most situations.

[@pfroo40]

Except the R3 has a better power to weight ratio than the CBR500...

[@exothermal.sprocket]

CB500F probably has cheaper insurance than the CBR500R. The 471 p-twin is a torquey machine, even if the peak HP/LB ratio is less than the R3. Everywhere under peak power, the CB will feel more substantial and torquey.

[@touristguy87]

probably they both suck

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Andreani has fully adjustable cartridges to put into the R3 forks. Comp, reb, and preload adjustable all from the top caps. For those who want to turn it into a sweet handler.

[@rileyEscobar11]

This might be weird but I'm glad you stalled at the light. I hear that people stall all the time but to see it was calming and reassuring I guess lol

[@-Opiate-]

Dude took a class several years ago and a guy had a ninja 250. It really was a nice bike. Top class learner bike. Wish more guys realized, YOU LEARN TO GO FAST ON A SLOW BIKE!!! obv bigger bikes are cool, but far far too many guys aren't skilled enough riders to really handle them. Oh well. Two types of riders, ones who've been down, and those who are going down

[@jamiemorris1478]

I’m 5’8 240 and thinking about getting one of these

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

I own a r1 and find myself playing on the wife’s R3 all the time. Very fun bike. I love it

[@steadycruising3251]

The most fun u can have on any bike is riding on a twisty road...and on a twisty road an r3 will keep up with faster bikes or even leave them behind if the rider is skilled

[@alanwhitehurst6538]

I'm 64 and ride a 2018 r3 I love it

[@MrDopestDope1]

quit doing that old man gulp sound as if you go dry pretty fast or eating the helmet. wtf man

[@DamaniJones]

LOL, let my boy live.

[@Death_Sweet]

I can’t get over the lip smack lmao

[@martinramaker2841]

Had my r3 for 2 years havent got bored just get an exhaust if you feel like you need a change 5’8 140 pounds bike fits perfect both feet pretty much touch the floor and ive hit 130 as topspeed and everyone ive run into cant tell its a 300 unless there motorcyclists as well

[@donnovanokoth1097]

I like how you shot the video man, thumbs up o that.

[@oscopin74]

Thanks for the upload! I have a Harley XL1200R and a Honda ruckues. Been looking at some smaller cheaper crotch rockets for 3rd bike and I think you have kind of sold me on this one. Appreciate it!

[@firepheonix_jr9309]

Is the bike called Yamaha R3? Is that the full name? Nd what cc is jt

[@umaxen0048]

I am 6" and 190. The first and only thing I noticed when I tried this bike was that my knees were critically bent to the point where after 5 minutes my legs fell asleep.

[@aarononeal634]

Just got my son this for his first bike for Christmas so he can get comfortable with the road. I need a riding partner also... im freaking excited😁

[@ieatsnowcrabs2240]

Congratulations, he will love it!

[@aarononeal634]

@@ieatsnowcrabs2240 thanks man

[@ronald154238]

I bought 2019 Yamaha R3. It came with lots of after market upgrades. My question is it has a 2 tooth upgraded rear sprocket. My speedometer is now off by 6 mph. How will going back to the factory rear sprocket or 2 tooth down from factory sprocket affect the power and performance of the bike. I did notice that the bike stalls out at the red light when taking off if you don't give it a little throttle. My old bike was a 1994 yamaha seca ii Any thoughts.

[@makanamozo]

this review confirms my decision once and for all. excellent video

[@adventura33]

Im 6ft4 and i cant seem to find a bike under 600cc which fit me properly any thought on this i have zero experience yet i just got my temp licences

[@JAIMEGARCIA-gw9re]

Is this a good starter bike for first time bike owners and riders? If it means anything, I am 6'4 so I do not know if this bike will be too small.

[@fredp8388]

This video is one of the main reason I went out and purchase this bike

[@Becherrr]

My R3 is big enough for me

[@briancooney9952]

I love mine. I'm 5'9" 180lbs. stock suspension (2, I think) is perfect, and I did play around with it some.

[@AbsInABox]

same, hes riding one handed at the lower revs. 1st gear hits 30, 2nd hits 51 mph. So much fun

[@ibrokemyownheart4953]

AbsInABox my first gear hits 15 mph, or maybe I’m just not confotable enough to force the motor that high haha

[@kaoiken5030]

how much do you ppl weight im 210 Pounds aka 100kg ., and im worried about the suspensions., anyone seems someone like me on a stock bike or smth that can help? thnx!

[@irishholister84]

I'm 6ft and 255lbs and my r3 rides great and I have no problem at all.

[@Ozn3C]

Hi, nice ride, wondering how a 6.2 feet person would fit on this bike, looking to be my next bike but have that concern, would be comfortable, would you recommend it? Regards.

[@AC-jh3pn]

Would you say this is a better starter bike or a vulcan 650

[@12345qwert911]

Well 120 is not really cruise speed on a R3

[@spencerhart9574]

12345qwert911 it tops out at 110😂

[@deontewilliams31]

Well for teens like me (speed demons) after a small tune up and stuff “cruising” at 120 is natural

[@leftvassis]

I dont know how highways work in america,but in the rest of the world 120 is not cruise speed for anything

[@TheKidAustin09]

Spencer Hart I’ve hit 119 on mine

[@belligerent-irony]

When I started I went with the rc390. first day that shit came to na I went and ordered it. Thing is stupid fun. In Alberta our speed limits are 110 (63-65 ish mph) but everyone cruises at 130 (70 ish mph) and its ....okay I mean the RC is only a single thumper and it does 6500-7000 rpm on the highway at 130 in 6th, it can pass, you drop down to 4th and give it shit but it takes a few seconds. I could only ever get it up to 185 (112mph) on a good day with no head wind, it lost most of its steam once you hit 150 (95 ish mph). When you do that with something like a single cylinder that only revs to 10.5 it rattles the shit out of everything. I had to get a throttle lock because it would make my hands numb within an hour or so, runs out of gas in maybe 3 hours on the highway if your gentle. Now I'm pretty heavy at 260 but it Carried me and my girl (120 soaking wet) no problem. But at that point your lucky to hit 160 (100mph) and it's working pretty hard to stay there. If your in a city and your commute doesn't see 110 or (60mph) for very long its awesome. This thing at 70-80 (35-40mph) I'm actually pretty sure it doesn't use any gas at all. But holy fuck dude you get in those tight twisties, the amount of corner angle that things pushes you to so easily and quickly.. its ridiculous. That's why I kept it when I upgraded. They are just two complete different classes, it's like he said. It's like a miata, you're not gonna be winning too many drag races but the amount of handling for the money is not even fair in the market today. It made me the knee dragging squid I am today. Had it for 3 years almost 40xxxk (I dont know Google it mph) before I upgraded and wouldn't have done it any different.

[@scubasteve4486]

Thanks for the video. Been looking at them for weeks. Nice to see you riding on some of the same roads im on daily in Central pa.

[@idontknow7802]

Back in 05 i started with a R1 for about a year ..i stop then now 2019 i decided to purchase one i pick up a 2015 r3 ..not disappointed its great i was suprise..just to get my feet wet again.. eventually i will get that new R6 😁 keep safe yallll..

[@jacobtowne4074]

I’m about 6’3 and around 190, I’m 17 aswell. Would this be a good bike?

[@tommack8650]

I have been driving and racing a Miata for 20 yrs. I am 55, 155#, 5'7 and beginner. Would this be good bike for me?

[@zacharyl5123]

Had mine for a few years and I've rode it 1200 miles. Thought about trading up however, I just can't get myself to doing it. Something about it seems almost perfect.

[@cherob1984]

I’m a 6’1 275lb grown man, and the dealer keeps pushing one of these one me, I’ve ridden an R6 many times before, would i even for on one?

[@HJ-zl2bc]

I’m 300lbs, trying to get my first bike. I love the Yamaha R3. Do you think that’s enough for me or do I need something like Ninja 650.

[@averageheightwizard4798]

I love the 3° person view!!

[@yobosanski2488]

I’m getting one in a couple months can’t wait 😊

[@techviews8726]

How did it go?

[@xxx-kash8713]

@@techviews8726 I reckon he’s dead dude :/

[@kihoon7051]

How should I convince my mom about getting a motorcycle? I've brought it up over 30 times and she knows I aspire to get one. I have taken all of the precautionary measures and I have even saved up my own money for the MSF course. ( i live in cali so its 180$) I've told her I would take the course and buy my own safety gear. I just can't convince her to even let me take the safety course. How should I convince her or slowly inch toward even just taking the course? (I'm 15, can take the course in about a month)

[@Srkcycles]

+Saitama that's a tough one, it's very important to obey your parents especially while you are still living under thier roof. You might have to practice on riding dirt bike until you turn 18.

[@rolandhunt7542]

Saitama im in the exact same position.

[@tdunster2011]

Save the money to buy the bike and then say "Mom I have enough money saved to Buy an R3, safety equipment, and for the riders course and licence - can you please let me attend the MSF course". If on the other hand you need her to pay for everything or need her to guarantor finance for you then you are clearly not ready to own a bike just yet. Concentrate on getting yourself some kind of part time job first would be my advice. It's not easy but it will be far more rewarding to you in the long term.

[@GTARockman]

Buy a bike yourself. You are not going to convince a parent that does not support riding bikes to do it. My father threw away one of my bikes when I left. If you are still 16 then you dont need to be on the highway on a motorcycle yet anyway. Get your bike when you can buy it.

[@dman117zx6]

Saitama Give yourself some time. wait until 18 at least.

[@victorbernal92]

Would it be a good bike to learn

[@samp4104]

How tall do you have to be to ride ? (Touch both feet down both sides)

[@tuomasheikkinen9251]

I think around 5,7 to flatfoot.

[@samp4104]

@@tuomasheikkinen9251 k

[@tuomasheikkinen9251]

@@samp4104 sorry for replying 3 years later

[@anthonygiovannikarmawisera7808]

I watched your video. I'm shopping for a beginner's bike. I have looked at a Harley Street 500, The Honda Rebel 500, The Kawasaki Ninja 500, And now I'm checking out the Yamaha. A little history i haven't rode anything since 87. Can the R3 do interstate speeds our speed is 70mph for long periods of time. KC is about a hour away and Leavenworth KS is about 45 mins. Should i go with a 300 or a 500. I would love to hear your opinion. And to be honest when it comes to sport type bikes i like the Yamaha the best. But does Yamaha make a 500? I have been looking on line..

[@DaBinChe]

For that much freeway riding got with a Honda 500

[@OmgMellophone]

I was researching bikes to buy for my first bike. Quite a few sources recommended this one or the Honda CB300F, but I prefer the looks of this one. The only problem I'm worried about with riding a motorcycle is that I'm 5'4" and am afraid I won't be able to reach the ground comfortably.

[@queeneboy566]

I’ve been debating for a while now, on exactly what starter bike I should look into. I’ve rode (and took my riding test) on a Harley 500. Rode the 750, as well as the 883. Those all seemed okay for cruisers but I’m honestly not a fan of the saddle style riding. I’ve test fitted a duke 390 and RC390 and they were okay but still not ideal. Rode a buddies 250 ninja a while back and it was alright but just seemed to small for me some how. The r3 and honda equivalent(forget the actual model at the moment.😂) is what mostly seemed to be my fit, but I didn’t actually know how well they would ride. I assumed some how they would be like the older ninjas and just be dogs. But after watching your video, I’m convinced the r3 is more than enough for me.! It has the right size as well as power from the looks of it.(despite everyone saying “you’ll outgrow it and will want something bigger” I beg to differ. All my life I’ve found myself content with whatever it was that I was driving, and know myself enough that I’ll be the same way about riding. I’m not in it for the top speeds or super quick acceleration. I’m in it for the drive or ride itself.

[@sinatra617]

Hey Shawn what would you recommend for a 40yr old who is 6 ft 5 350lbs I'm athletic and move my weight around well. I'm not looking to tear the road up I'm just looking to have a little fun in my way to work. I'm not looking for a Harley lol

[@corey7348]

the only place you can legally make use of a another 600-1000cc is on a track, asking for trouble with any bigger of a bike then a 321cc r3

[@GOD999MODE]

Serious advice guys... I'm 5'6, 170lbs. Never ridden a bike before and strongly thinking about taking the plunge. Which bike would be the best (obvi I would look for a used model): R3, Ninja 300/400, or CBR500R?

[@Raptor-kc9vh]

A Dream from an older rider, you bet I bought the r3 in 15. Nothing beats a small displacement sport, for the nimble ness of the bike. For learning, it could be a blast and you will prob end up a much better rider. You just have to learn the gears and power band and understand the bike is fun 7-10k rpms but under 5k super easily to learn and forgiving . The adult answer, you need to sit on all of them and see what feels best, and take a rider course please. One thing you will learn. Experienced sport riders tend to appreciate these little bikes for a reason. They are fun, I still smile and laugh on these little guys. Throttle is like a light switch on and off lol (r6 throttle tube mod a must, later). And god my back is so much happier vs when I get off the r6. 5’6 prob still flat foot the r3 I’m 5’10 knees bent and over 200 lbs with gear. Also take in where you live. R3 is awesome urban bike in traffic, and No the r3 has no problems on highways running 80,90,100 mph. Off the line faster then a 5.0 mustang to 60, then game over. And I’ve ridden it many times with friends on liters, and 600’s. Passing power over 85-90 is like a Honda Civic tho, so you will be planning moves more. I’ve always been a Yamaha guy, and it’s the only small displacement with the 25,000 mile valve adjustment.. will save you some money. Good luck

[@GOD999MODE]

Matt Thanks for the info! I'm hotly anticipating the Kawasaki 400. Im def going to take the basic rider courses soon and head to the dealers to test out all the 300-500cc bikes. My plan is like you said, to pretty much learn how to be a smarter/skilled rider and then possibly upgrade to an R1 or something when I feel I'm good (maybe 1-2yrs).

[@Raptor-kc9vh]

good deal . all the stuff on the market seems pretty good nowadays, def a great time for new riders so many great options. * and honest, i wouldn't rush the 400 (unless its the same or close $$ wise to the r3 or even Honda 500), specs barely are above the 321 r3 / and odds are price wise, might as well buy the kawi 650. Just have to watch that throttle little more while learning. food for thought. good luck

[@lunchandmilk4931]

I havn't seen that k3 design before the blue is so nice, i just got the rossi taratuga k3 I love it such a comfy het secure feeling helmet for a great price

[@CaffeineFreak13]

Out of the bikes ive ridden i think the most fun i had was on a TW200.. literally dont need more than 500cc for anyone using their bike on the street, man or woman

[@TheAverageUSGamer]

I’m 6’2 200lbs will I look huge on this bike? That’s my main concern.

[@SurviveTribe]

Okay I’m a stocky person. I’m 5’ 10” and 235lbs. So I feel like even for a first bike it might be slow just because of my weight?

[@TD402dd]

I bought down in size but changed pipe, seat, windscreen, tires, and many other items, but adding luggage really makes this an excellent sport touring bike for the people 5' 9" or smaller. I've traveled 350 miles per day with no problem. However, you mentioned the Dragon's Tail, and that road is the death of many a rider and passenger. I would never recommend a rider to go there.

[@joshbennett1049]

I'm 6'1 and around 200 to 205. Is this something that would carry me or should I go a bit bigger. Oh and since I haven't ridden in like 12 or 13 years it will basically be my first bike.

[@MJT-DA]

that bike can break the speed limit in less than 10 seconds and it can power wheelie in first gear. You must be very heavy (for the bike) if you can't pull the front end up without the clutch. I myself I'm 18 years old and weight just under 160lbs

[@Srkcycles]

it can not power wheelie i weight 180. it will clutch wheelie

[@Srkcycles]

maybe if the stars align and you weight the front shocks and rock it up maybe?

[@MJT-DA]

Ok so say it does not power wheelie can it not still break the speed limit in 10 seconds and be dangerous for a teenager?! In the Uk they are only allowed 125cc for their a1 license and have to do a cbt test after 3 years just to get a 47hp bike! I ride a 2007 ex250 and it can already break the speed limit on regular roads in 3rd gear. If anything a teenager like myself should be on a 250cc and below because you seen my generation? We are full of testosterone and popularity. My friend was so scared of his image on a 250 he bought a used 600cc honda.... My generation is to stupid and these new bikes is just going to expand that!

[@josephgonzalez4390]

I'm sorry but you can't drag knee on a 300 the back tire doesn't allow it at least it doesn't allow you to get as low to the ground as a 600

[@MikeandJess]

I’m 19 , 6’1 , 190 , a few buddies of mine have told me I’m too tall for this bike , what do y’all think ?

[@TwiSTeDBeAnS]

You also called a vstar 250 the Miata of motorcycles lol. But I guess it’s true with any low displacement cycle

[@girk5791]

a very positive video for a first time buyer

[@elitecarsandtrucks5377]

I used to ride a CBR500R few years ago wanted to get an R6 didn’t wanna pay the insane insurance so I went in and got a brand new 2019 R3 insanely fun bike love to take corners on it gonna be trading it in for a 19 R6 in the spring only had the R3 since august of this year but good bike for sure

[@derekpaisley7465]

Bro. Why are you not gearing down? I see you pulling the clutch at a light and tap tap tap you go. Why?

[@Randomvideos502]

Great vid! Nice bike! Thanks bro

[@riuos]

is $3100 good price for a r3 2014 with 5k miles also comes with a helmet?

[@iamthecolling600]

It’s a ok deal but please buy a new helmet

[@peppertalks6948]

You have a chance of getting a better price on a better bike in the fall/winter, if you can wait.

[@riuos]

@@peppertalks6948 I didn't get it 👍 no worries, my mom said no either way rip

[@peppertalks6948]

@@riuos rip, indeed

[@kterry6289]

Hey is the suzuki 600 or Kawasaki 250r and the Honda cbr300r good for my son he is 13

[@deviloftheskies]

You wait for him to turn atleast 18 before you get him anywhere near a bike. These may be of small displacement but they are powerful machines if not extreme... the roads are never kind to bikers.. put him on a scooter for a couple of years before you get him a bike... he should know what the roads are like and how to behave responsibily

[@ImPlutooo15]

I get its an older video. I'm 6'3 roughly 220, would I be too big for this bike? Been looking at an R3 or a Ninja 300 for a starter bike.

[@aegxn5666]

im 6´1 (185cm) and i think its too small... im a noobie too i dont even own a biike yet so i think it would be a bit small but idk

[@aegxn5666]

he uploaded the same vid here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/laeliGqMoM9gadk u can see his hréight compared to the bike and he is 6´3 too

[@parkerbrown5]

I’d totally get an r3 as my first bike over something like an r6 if the price was a huge difference, but although I don’t need all the power of an r6 you can get them for just a few hundred dollars more, so why not just go ahead and pay the few hundred more

[@SavaVeo]

"excuse me i got a bug in my mouth" falls off chair

[@dangerousfury]

I’m 17 nearly 18 and I’m working almost everyday working my ass off to buy this bike (saving everything my self no one wants to help me) I’ve spent 1 grand on gear and I’ve got like over 2 grand saved for the bike so far I’m getting one second hand.

[@joecamel6835]

A grand on gear ? lol you'll never save enough .

[@dangerousfury]

@@joecamel6835 well jokes on you I spent 2 grand on gear and I’ve now spent 7 grand on all my expenses and got a Yamaha r3

[@lastfanstanding999]

Am I the only one who clicked on because of the Title? LOL

[@Phoenix11720]

Probably not. People either click for the title, or for the picture

[@GEEsoFUNNY]

i’m 5’3 and 180lb how would i do on that bike? tip toe ?

[@danieljuno810]

Gs500 was a nice starter. But the gsxr 1000 is a reallllyy grrreeaaat starter bike xP

[@Destruction3752]

My parents would never buy me a motorcycle...my dad crashed once and one of my mom's cousins died in a motorcycle accident. If I want one, I will have to buy it myself.

[@diegohernandez7258]

Yvny ikr😂😂😂

[@RockyJayyy]

I thought that's how life works....?

[@newsjunkie3000]

Wow really good camera work.

[@touristguy87]

Another thing, if you have to ride on the limit to enjoy riding then you are asking for serious trouble....a 300 is clearly at ur very near the lower limit for acceptable street power. The brakes are at best "serviceable". Sorry but the R3s handling is not "quick". It is average for beginning to average riders. You may think that it is quick but that depends entirely on how well you know how to steer a bike and what you compare it to. Don't forget that quick and easy are two different things and it is all speed-dependent. Quick is one thing quicker another. But the main thing here is having to corner it like an idiot to make up for the lack of power. Isn't it obvious that routinely cornering a bike at high lean angles on the street is dangerous? Even if the R3 does have a slight advantage in peak G over an R1S say is it not obvious that with 8x the power and 50lbs more weight the R1S can easily catch a 300 between corners? So your argument depends on not having any straights and riding all the corners and braking at the limit all the time? How is that more fun on a 300 than on any other bike? Oh yeah: because it is so easy to turn and will never wreck in turns😁 The real-world advantages that 300s have are cost, range per tank and riding time per tank. They are like renting a tool-shed to live in and living on Ramen noodles. Not being satisfied with a max of 30hp on a 400lb bike is not a sign of being unable to be happy on any bike. It is a sign of simply being bored with 300 levels of power and acceleration. Ignoring the safety risk of riding a bike that can barely get out of its own way. If you point out that 110 mph and 14 sec quarters are nothing to a literbike or even a 750 then 300 fans declare such performance to be both unnecessary and dangerous...thereby exposing their hypocrisy. To 30p fans the bike is "just right" but they cannot accept the fact that most experienced sportbike riders simply disagree. Eventually there will be more riders with experience on 300s than not and many of the sportbike crowd will stop riding altogether. People change but everyone with riding experience knows what they like and need and very few experienced rides like to see people playing at or near the limit on public roads regardless of their vehicle. On a track the issue is simply no contest, likewise in bad weather. The 300s shine in the long-distance entry-level commuter realm of the bike market. But that same market is overwhelmingly dominated by 4 wheeled vehicles. On the other hand 300s like the 250s before them are so cheap that the probably will always be the biggest sellers by percentage. But that simply does not make them the best for street-riding. It just means they are very stylish economical and efficient in the limited transportation niche in which bikes reside. Not everyone needs a Porsche. But that does not make the desire for a Porsche the sign of someone who would get bored with anything.The And in no way is riding a motorcycle an example of a safety-conscious motorist. It is sad to see 300 fans try to stand on both sides of the car-bike divide as justification to own and ride a 300 not a car or a literbike. A great example of cherry-picking the facts, even twisting the facts, to justify their position. And let's face it if you can't afford a faster bike or a car even it is slower, but you really want one, that sort of mental gymnastics is a regular thing in your head. Not a good indicator of your ability to ride safely.

[@MrSamidare]

I'm 32 years old, 185 cm tall and I ride Yamaha R15 (155c.c.). What am I?

[@sambeezy007]

What would be the honda civic of sport bikes?

[@TD402dd]

By the way the R3 is one inch shorter than the R6. The difference is the size of tires.

[@samuelrugu8630]

Im definitely getting one soon... I love it

[@izaya8146]

Thanks! I guess I now know what bike to get!

[@BoBPrivateSecurity1]

Hey I have a go pro camera and I want to mount it on my helmet and start making vlogs. I was wondering how do you make vidoes and be able to talk and be herd clearly on the video while riding ?

[@DvDPlaya]

Hah.. I KNEW it looked like you were heading toward my old job at UPS out toward Park City. I'm 6'2" and starting to have my doubts about this thing being a starter bike. But you do like it more than the other little shits.

[@PilotMoochi3]

valentio rossi clock-time to wake up. love the helmet.

[@ASAPgem]

i'm 6'5 would that be a problem?