Naked Bike Takes On Superbike: Who Will Win The Slow Speed Challenge?

[@Renaissance_cycles]

Hey everyone, Fred here ! What a humbling experience, I’ve watched videos before and thought to myself how hard could that be and the answer is on the video! Well, one more thing I’ve got to get practicing. Hope you guys get out and record yourself and report back so we can watch! Peace out; I’m gonna shut up and practice ✌️

[@MotoJitsu]

Glad you enjoyed my favorite drill!!! Now you realize how much fun and challenging it really is!! :)

[@davidruggles996]

Props for your bravery. It takes a special kind of courage to be filmed on a popular KZbin channel while struggling with new skill development. ❤

[@Renaissance_cycles]

@@davidruggles996 I suck at a lot of things but once I start putting focused effort I usually suck less at them 😂, that’s usually my philosophy and I’m not afraid to find out. Thanks for your kind words David! ❤️🙏

[@immagod5285]

​@@Renaissance_cycles let us all practise and try to get close to 22 soon

[@wobblysauce]

I forget the layout more times, just like the police drills

[@CAPHOTO1961]

Wow, what a challenge that is indeed. Greg makes it look like child's play, but that's the whole illusion, it isnt easy at all. Absolutely mind blowing control sir!

[@MrDeepseadweller]

The two tricks to doing this successfully are: control the bike, don’t let the bike control you - don’t be afraid to throw it around; and move your head (a lot) and point your eyes where you want to go! Once you master these, it becomes so much easier.

[@MotoJitsu]

And the clutch and brake and quick steering and thinking well ahead and good path of travel choices…

[@stevenlee9064]

We riders need more Japanese styled gymkhana culture. Much better to make an error at 10 rather than 100 miles per hour.

[@inevespace]

It is not about culture. In most countries what he is doing is just your standard motorcycle course before you allowed to do test for license.

[@2WheelsGood.01]

It's a lot about culture too. The US is obsessed with speed and power. This isn't the case at all in Nippon. When they do go for speed, they go to special events that allow to do so on a closed track. Even busa' riders buy them mostly for touring@@inevespace

[@tonyjourneyman1944]

Word of warning when practising, ease into it. Be prepared to miss a few cones. It's gonna take you a while to be as good as motojjtsu. I say this as someone who broke their wrist many years ago because I didn't want to miss a cone.

[@torryc]

Yes, trying to be too much of a perfectionist can get you hurt.

[@remreiniger]

This is the content we would like to see again!

[@jaydeluna4236]

The different povs were amazing. Great job sir! And you’re a beast but I think you already know this haha.

[@mrmbr]

Thanks to both of you again for your enjoyment of motorcycles and riding.. Lol "that is tougher than dragging a knee."

[@Renaissance_cycles]

It was …. 🫣😂 Thanks for watching and don’t forget to go out and practice!!

[@raymadani270]

The content I'm watching these days is straight my wish list. Thank you Greg.

[@MotoKringles]

I might try this challenge once the winter season is over here in Norway. Usually around late March to mid April. Looks difficult AF, but as you said great practice for the street. Great video!

[@davidruggles996]

Great challenge. Another advantage the big baggers have like my Victory Vision is tipover protection. It makes me a lot more willing to practice this stuff and occasionally dump the bike knowing that when I do drop it the only thing that gets scuffed is the guards.

[@motoringwithmouseball1219]

Mind blowing control … holy f&@k that’s incredible

[@motoringwithmouseball1219]

Gotta get vol 2 !!!! Getting that Motojitsu book for Christmas 🤶…. Lets gooooooo

[@2WheelsGood.01]

There's a reason all those moto gymkhana guys have massive riser bars! Far superior low speed control. Also lower CC bikes and narrow tires.

[@MotoJitsu]

handlebars is what matters most...I've seen awesome guys do gymkhana on big bikes

[@viciifit7556]

I want to practice more, im only on my 7month of riding. I ride an R3, I love, i´ve practiced sometimes, I do feel comfortable and familiar with the control and the clutch, to do these low speed turns, but not enough I know I need to practice more. My only downside is my closest big safe area like those parking lots, is about 23km from my house, so lets make it 45km in total, kinda sucks needing to get so far, but on my day offs I try. And I would like to accept that challenge of performing the crazy 13 and send to see what u think, I will be sure to try it out!!. Again always amazing content Greg! big hug 4 you!

[@fredthorp6741]

Good informative video for several reasons. I practice low speed almost every time I ride. Might have to try this.

[@512460]

Looked super odd on the insta360 however POV was a great view also found myself turning my head looking for the cones 😂 I feel like naked looked quicker and fluid. It looks like the naked is the get away vehicle but the supersport is just the fast bike you happen to have at the time. It also goes to show each bike has it purpose and it's not all about straight line top speed. As the naked you trade the top end for comfort and agility

[@sosat.I.am.]

When riding the naked one and the camera facing you was like dancing with the bike. But also gave a different perspective of what you do with your head, pointing the way, then the body follows.. Perception in individuals is relevant so keep sharing, even things that shows little matter 😊

[@tjey379]

👍👍👍👍👍 it is tough!!! I know I have bars on my bike and just doing one tight turn is hard. That's why when ever I hear people disrespecting you when you do your one man band show I wonder what their thinking and also that's why I love watching people do slow speed stuff. As for practice, I am still trying to get my bike ridable since the accident but usually I ride very early and look for quiet roads to try and do just one tight turn on but I was far from it before the accident in Feb, maybe next year I will nail the right tight turn and then left but yes! This is fun 👌👌👌👌👌

[@darrinj7937]

My favorite video, because the change in ergonomics & geometry to super-sport seems dramatic, but you show it can be done! 😅

[@akwasioteng]

I now believe when they say it's about the user not the tool 😂

[@Renaissance_cycles]

🫣😂🤌

[@eduardsedmak]

Great practice guys, thank's, 👍

[@ruled216]

Low speed maneuver hits different, i learned bikingsincce 6th grade until now its like 30 yrs of expiernce with a "BASIC SKILLS" but when i join the schooling for motorcycle rider couser (tiger) here in philippines, SLOW SPEED is killing and the counter balance is so mind blown, its hard at first to make big circle until we reach a small circle with figure of 8. you guys called it there, motor cops or something. here in philippines we call it, HIGHWAY PATROL GROUP or HPG (land of the tigers) this is very informative as always. thank you for sharing fan from PH.

[@suberizedwrx]

Blue hip/fanny pack ftw. Great vid. Love my standard bike (FZ-10), but might go CBR1KRR. I have to find this parking lot in SD. Looks super spacious. 😀

[@Renaissance_cycles]

This is the parking lot by sea world entrance, I believe if you plug in South Shores Park on your GPS you will find it! Go out and practice!! 🤛🙏

[@suberizedwrx]

@@Renaissance_cycles Thanks for the reply! I'll try and check it out later today after stopping by Mavericks for an afternoon/evening NFL game. I see that you're just up the block from there! I might have to stop by for some pizza as well. Perfect location! :)

[@Renaissance_cycles]

@@suberizedwrxoh hell yeah! Come on by the shop afterwards, I’ll be there all day! Ask for Fred so I can make sure we meet !

[@mannygotdahits6534]

when i get my bike ill definitely do the challenge but more so for practice. i recently passed my msf course

[@deant6627]

Awesome

[@RH-to8dh]

I'm buying my first bike next year in march or April and my plan is to get slow speed parking lot drills perfected before I even go out into the street.

[@512460]

The RR wasn't pleased. Was like "what's this slow speed BS got me hot as a mofo" fan started to kick in loool Greg did your fan kick in on your single R

[@Renaissance_cycles]

Yep! She was like to stretch her legs !!! Bike runs hot 🥵

[@luao9933]

Amazing

[@KS-hw9zr]

I think a Harley with apes would be a fun comparison to the s1000rr

[@elrondsch]

I will try it once the riding season starts, because here in the northern europe its cold, snowy and icy.

[@robertoh.20]

you make it look so easy lol

[@ParadiseBiker]

I absolutely hate it when the gopro glitches n doesn't record any audio...I have the 8 and it does it from time to time. Sigh very frustrating

[@sinakimyu]

Honestly you should have said you bought the S1000RR. Gotta start messing with people.

[@j3tztbassman123]

I could do that with ease on my mountain bike, not sure about my Harley.

[@davidweaver9518]

Thank You!

[@leopolas]

Cool, your mate is Brazilian (?) Just downloaded your app. Now I'm shutting up and off to practice!! Cheers, from Melbourne, Australia

[@MotoJitsu]

Cool, thanks!

[@CaptainFeathersword]

Yeah times are going to vary depending on when one starts and stops but it is clear to me that the naked is 3-4 secs faster.

[@Stacy_Smith]

I'm going to shut up and practice! As you were... It's phuckin' wintertime.

[@perimund]

On the competition level arround 2000, we used to cheat when we were on good old sportbikes (cbrs,gsxr,zxr) we lifted idle on 3500rpm, so we avoided this awkward wrist position.

[@BUGBYTE_]

About to bust out my scrambler 1200. Practice practice practice

[@MotoJitsu]

Get out and practice!!! Record yourself and email me the link of you doing "Crazy 13" www.motojitsu.com/contact

[@orangezx10rguy]

I accept your challenge!! I started riding in 2004, but until recently (last few years), I was just another rider that never paid much attention to the slow speed skills. Watching your videos helped motivate me to 'do better'. I really like your 'shut up and practice' motto. I ride an '09 ZX10R and just bought a 2023 Z650RS about a year ago. I can certainly appreciate the difference you describe in the video about the handling of each type of bike in these maneuvers. I feel the 650 is WAY easier to do parking lot drills with. So, lately I've been riding the Ninja quite a bit so I can practice on it more. I'm in KS and right now, it's 20 degrees with snow on the ground, but it should warm up a bit this next weekend so I can video myself running the drills. Thanks for what you do! -Orange

[@girdhar3224]

yes I will.

[@alexaviles5475]

Weird, all the shit talkers saying you didn’t demonstrate on your gsxr 750 cause it was a sport bike are reaallll quiet now lol

[@MotoJitsu]

Been doing this stuff for 8 years…haters will always hate.

[@dinevskimarko]

Awesome stuff, it takes me the same amount of time to just make a 180(I need those books asap) 😂. I got the same s1krr, couple questions: - is the click sound coming from compressing/extending the front forks(mine does the same)? - any idea where he got those tank stickers(they look like matte, I want to add them)?

[@Renaissance_cycles]

Not sure which sound you’re talking about but I’ll try to pay attention next time riding it and the stickers I got a package from a seller on eBay.

[@dinevskimarko]

@@Renaissance_cycles thanks man. There's a clunk sound every time he presses the break, and releases the clutch, it's very subtle but bit annoying. It's nothing bad, just my ocd kicking in.

[@HobbsMF]

Can you please make a video with your helmet set up detail. I’m trying to get my go pro, and my Cardo to work together but not sure how. Do I need 2 mics? Also how do I combat the wind noise? Thanks! Love the videos. Been following for awhile now 🤝

[@MotoJitsu]

Already have

[@AW8UK]

I also now ride a litre naked bike. I do full lock circles, figure 8's slaloms etc. I would not be good at competitivr gymkhama...as I am not great at memorising circuit layouts unless they are simple.

[@luizmartins93]

Tis MF made my day 😂😂😂

[@dknollRX7]

Stupid question: what are those horn-like bar ends on the first bike, and what’s the purpose? Is it just to protect the levers in case you drop the bike, or do they serve another purpose?

[@Acquaaaa]

Those are useful and sometimes mandatory at the track. They protect the levers from being pulled unintentionally by someone else, for example if 2 bikes collide while overtaking.

[@dknollRX7]

@@Acquaaaa thanks, that makes sense. I’ve seen them a few times, but never knew their intended purpose.

[@wisehomo]

Beautiful bikes damn lucky you!

[@Simionus]

I listen to you but i cant hear u,the bike its to beautyful!

[@sergiurusu5316]

try a dual-sport bike.

[@ashutoshbehera4283]

you should try the ohvale gp 190

[@markholmes5695]

Makes sense. Sports bikes aren’t made for the road… for sharp tight turns etc. they’re made for straights and sweeping turns- ie a track! Most people graduate/evolve/transition to Nakeds. Make more sense on the road 🤷‍♂️

[@MotoJitsu]

linktr.ee/GregWidmar

[@RaphaelChan888]

If you used the Insta360 audio on the GoPro clip and we would be none the wiser 😊

[@TTGLKami]

Superbike: 31 seconds Naked: 28 seconds

[@raydon14ify]

Theres this old youtube video of a Japanese gymkhana competition. Guy on a red Honda CBR600RR with a handlebar conversion doing full lean turns back to back, no body position. I just think about it all the time.

[@Radz345]

Those guys run modified sprockets to a point you don’t need the clutch to move at slow speeds which make it significantly easier. Still impressive though.

[@gremer6]

not only the sprockets also they cut frame to make turn radius smaller and increase idle and they ride really fast @@Radz345 at the same time it is not a must for full lean and back to back. E.g. here is Aprilia RS660 on clip-ons without mods: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKmbZKNufsaeiZosi=BzcK4GAqJ0G63QfC

[@dstjepan]

@motojitsu will there be also Europe version of the app? I know its not hard do calculate into the metric system, but still…

[@MotoJitsu]

Already part of the app

[@sreekumar_the13]

🙏🙏🙏

[@wisehomo]

you're a master moto. I wish I could get to your level of mastery of motos. I have about 2100miles under my belt on my z900 and I still afraid sometimes of the bike haha. you're a boss.

[@georger7967]

How do you find the clutch my 2021 s1000r was one of the first it’s only did 3200mls but still find releasing clutch when cold still jerky and grabby and prone to stall. Thanks George r

[@MotoJitsu]

it's fine for me

[@lamefart]

6:26 typical GoPro.

[@mikegm6326]

What do you recommend to start getting more confidence to increase speed and to get more lean vs going really slow and less lean.

[@MotoJitsu]

Go practice more...learn from trial and error.

[@engr_e]

One way is to install crash bars and your fears will be alleviated. Once you can freely drop the bike without remorse, you can feel confident in finding the lean angle you need at the right speed.

[@eduardsedmak]

How can I buy your exercise books, I'm from another continent

[@MotoJitsu]

Look in description

[@eduardsedmak]

​@@MotoJitsuBought it, thanks

[@stefanhansen5882]

You mentioned that this drill is easier on a big Harley. That is surprising to me. How come? Thanks!

[@MotoJitsu]

Big wide handlebars, low center of gravity, etc

[@stefanhansen5882]

​@@MotoJitsu Thanks. But also super heavy. It would be interesting to see you doing this exercise on various machines on the same day-cruiser, supermoto, adventure, naked, retro, super, touring. 🎉🎉🎉

[@MotoJitsu]

the weight isn't relevant at all...I have videos of me doing all this stuff...including on huge 800+lb Harleys, once you get your technique really good, bike is irrelevant.

[@stefanhansen5882]

@@MotoJitsu Thanks. I appreciate that you are taking the time to answer. However, now you are contradiction yourself. Earlier you said it's easier on a big Harley. Now you say the bike is irrelevant. So which is it?

[@MotoJitsu]

It's easier than a sport bike, obviously...for me, bike is irrelevant but it would cause me to do 2 more minutes of practice vs 30 seconds to do the same maneuvers because I don't own a sport bike, so I would need a few minutes of warm up time. Any other bike I can just jump on and do whatever immediately. Most people can't do this stuff on any bike.

[@emreedmrll]

Hi, I wonder why you using one finger on front brake while you are practicing

[@emreedmrll]

8:07

[@Renaissance_cycles]

I honestly just got so used to covering the front brakes that it takes a lot for me to let it go; that’s one more thing I’ve got to practice.

[@aps-pictures9335]

I do the same. I cover my front brake all the time with 2, it’s natural for me (from motocross). I never use it in the wrong place, so doesn’t matter, but it gives me options (and I can finesse it at slow speed due to practice).

[@Renaissance_cycles]

@@aps-pictures9335 same here, I’ve gotten so used to having one finger there that without I’m not smooth on the throttle. At the track I’m now trying not to just so I can rotate my wrist into a screwdriver grip.

[@emreedmrll]

​@@Renaissance_cycles I was telling the motojitsu. isn't motojitsu in 8:07

[@georgecrisan9499]

this bike is misused

[@Theorangeman.]

Plank

[@pauly1k]

Lol

[@Renaissance_cycles]

Believe me, they get their fair share of all kinds of “usage” lol

[@Theorangeman.]

@@georgecrisan9499 love you bro

[@georgecrisan9499]

@@Theorangeman. God bless

[@joelong4042]

hi! greg can you do that in a harley big rear tire like 360 or 380 tire? if you can do that also you will be the best indtructor for me...

[@MotoJitsu]

Yes