Why NEW Riders Should Stay Away From Sport Bikes

[@Stacy_Smith]

Thank you for turning the comments on. PHUCK THE BAD APPLES, it's not fair to the rest of the barrel.

[@xx_mysticwolf_xx1492]

What happened I never heard why he turned them off ?

[@TheDarkGreenMarine]

@@xx_mysticwolf_xx1492trolls we're going hard af and it was stressful

[@martinrea8548]

@@xx_mysticwolf_xx1492Haters goin a hate.

[@giggityeffyou]

Seriously. I love this channel and I like going to the comments because you find some gems from experienced riders. Unfortunately you also get lots of trolls and idiots in the biker community just like any other community

[@TheDarkGreenMarine]

@@giggityeffyou true, and with bikes everybody think they Rossi 😆

[@nathanyt]

If anybody has any doubt about what MotoJitsu is saying here, just think about this for a second: He had a Fireblade (1000cc) and had all the training anyone could get, and he still crashed. He isn't just talking out of nowhere; he experienced the things he is saying.

[@kellygwin7395]

Truth! Facts!

[@Smootier]

Some crashes happen regardless of training. What bike you're riding when that happens doesn't change anything.

[@RideWithGec]

I can say that this guy is not as good as he think he is. My first proper bike was Kawasaki ZZR600, done approx 100k in 3 years with it and newer crashed. I continued with Yamaha YZF1000, done another 50k and still no crash. In my carrier I have done more than 400k and had only 3 crashes (1 from doing fast wheelie on R1, 1 from gravel on the tarmac ZX-9R, 1 traffic accident not my fault). I say sport bikes are the most safe to ride since they have the best driving characteristics, problem is in driver.

[@KellerFkinRyan]

@@RideWithGecyeah, people love to praise this guy for no real reason. i actually was given my license (essentially, he isn’t the DMV) from MotoJitsu as he was my coach a few years back. He’s not a total idiot but he’s not the “almighty god of motorcycling” that people say he is. he’s just a dude who happens to be a coach.

[@RideWithGec]

@@KellerFkinRyan I think you are spot on about this guy. He is very average and he teaches some techniques that can harm instead to be beneficial.

[@ebroebro1]

It is so much more fun to learn on bikes that aren't constantly luring you into Moto GP level scenarios or trying to buck you off in parking lots. I went through the gambit of bikes learning to ride beginning with a Ninja 250R. You will make mistakes, crash and ride ignorant of your surroundings such as all drivers waking up with your picture on their bathroom mirror and orders to seek and destroy. A good test to see if your skill matches your ambition is ask yourself, do you know your suspension settings, do you know which tires you have on, do you know how much psi you have in your tires and why? If not, the bike may be riding you and this never ends well. Riding is for everybody! Please take your time walking towards your riding goals 😊

[@Aiphiae]

46 years old. Just bought my first bike after talking myself out of one for 20+ years. I got a 2023 KTM 390 Adventure because it's well-reviewed and... small. I know I know *nothing* but with channels like this and the community around it I'm looking forward to learning. Thanks for all the content!

[@justinmarti3108]

Totally right. I have fun on my 300. I don’t have to be worried about anything unexpected with the power and can manage it.

[@PNH-sf4jz]

Great to see you with comments. Thanks for this video. Started on a 175cc Yamaha and progressed through a CB450 to a 750 Honda. The early learning on the smaller and lower powered bike was really worthwhile. It was also fun trying to get the best out of the smaller bike and me as well. The 750 was great to ride and I was pleased that I had the earlier experience on the 175.

[@akosifrylle]

Started on a scooter last year and upgraded to a naked cb650r. I’m loving it and the power delivery is so linear. No plans on upgrading for a year or two.

[@lakaiskates8064]

I've had mine for a few seasons and put about 20,000km a season on it so far and she looks and runs like brand new still. I guess you wouldn't expect less from a Honda though. Great bikes for sure!

[@sportriderpr]

I agree. Sport bikes are at another level. No wonder manufacturers call them Super Sports. Back in 2014, I got a lightly used gsxr750. It was my second bike. But after the 4th crash in a year, the bike was totaled due to my lack of experience. The combination of training and experience is what keep riders from crashing. Great video! Thanks!

[@tedmarakas2626]

Nowadays, sportbikes are full race machines with a plate and blinkers. Anything with over 150hp at 400lbs and a top speed of nearly 200mph is NOT an ordinary motorcycle or meant for everyone. In fact, why would you even want to ride something like that on public roads where you cannot get the "full" potential of the bike? Racetracks are there for that reason.

[@sportriderpr]

I learned the hard way that training was important. I was just lucky. Nowadays I think that a new rider starting on a super sportbike is like a new pilot starting on an F-16.

[@Adrenalean767]

​@@tedmarakas2626people definitely ride these bikes to their full potential on the streets.not the smartest thing to do tho.

[@Rookie7219]

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve been riding every day for 13 years. And on and off for 25 years. My bike history: - dirt bikes as a kid. - Triumph Thruxton 900 (chill, slow, old low power engine) - MT09 (effing mental. Sold quickly. Waaaaay too much power, even though I’d been riding for 5 years every day at the time) - DRZ400SM - most fun bike I ever owned. Epic. (Except on motorway, then terrible). - KTM 390 Adv ‘23 - absolute winner for 1 up riding. Not as fun as the DRZ, not as pretty as the triumph. But amazing power delivery, super happy up to 160kph. Fun, nimble, super quick around town, countryside and offroad. All this to say, I have a lot of experience, (not saying I’m the best rider obviously), and I still think that I have a LOT more to learn before touching a sports bike again. That MT09 was an absolute monster. 0-60 mph in 2.95 seconds, 0-100 mph in 5.82. Quarter mile in 10.7s. Your brain quite literally cannot process the acceleration. Amazing sensation, but you are 100% accepting a huge amount of additional risk by riding a bike like that without decades of experience and lots of additional learning/training/practise. I say this not to be a dick, but because these are my personal experiences and feelings. I may be a “pussy”, but I just want to share this, so as to make others feel confident in themselves when they plant their flag with a more conservative bike.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

A professional motorcycle racer once told me, Supersports are like driving a F1 race car. They are meant for the track. He said he never takes his sport bikes on the streets, only the tracks. He rides less powerful motorcycles on the public roads. Said the bikes are too fast, there are too many obstacles to watch out for on the streets and the odds are against you. Very interesting comment.

[@robpizz]

Here's another thing you may or may not agree with. As a novice track rider, and on street, I can actually corner faster on an upright bike because it's easier (at least for me) to keep weight off the damn bars and keep my arms relaxed. On my zx6r I always find myself having to make more conscious effort on torso and keeping weight off the wrists, and sometimes I'll forget and get tension that way, which of course has bad results. I got rid of BOTH my z1000 ( just too much hp) and zx6r, and got the very comfy new suzuki gsx8-r twin..comfy and easier handling, faster cornering with way less percieved effort!

[@youngZX6r]

I'm 38, started riding 2 years ago on a used cbr300r and just recently upgraded to a brand new 2024 zxxer 636. The first thing I noticed was the weight difference and how limited the steering was. I am glad you touched base on this in the video because it is very true, smaller bikes have way more turn radius which makes it easier to learn and hone your riding technique. I have been a subscriber for a while now and purchased your app in support and I must say there is A LOT of great information in there from practicing basic techniques to more advanced maneuvers and much more! Also, something you once said in a video a while back stuck with me when I was just starting out and that is "I'd rather sweat than bleed." it is imperative that any rider new or old wear gear! I have had a lot of friends go down, hospitalized and even died because they weren't wearing enough gear or their gear was poor quality in my biker community. The only thing I would add in the video is once you upgrade your bike, upgrade your gear as well! your beginner gear will most likely be cheap and poor quality. We all share a common bond and with that said, stay safe out there family!

[@blackflytr]

hey, same age and started riding 1 year ago, i still riding my honda NC750x with DCT, just super to commute in city. but slowly thinking in riding something cbr660 like, just love the sound. i can really recommend motorbike learn sessions, breaking, swerving, cornering. btw im from austria and here in europe we have alot of training camps.

[@abelbabel8484]

Started on a GSXR 600 six years ago (no incidents on the road so far, knock on wood), agree with all the points made. It can be done, but realize you're signing up for the additional challenges and temptations.

[@oariv]

Adonai bless you Would love to be able to afford any one of theJapanese four 600 r class as a new rider as my position is discipline as I cannot afford buying a smaller motorcycle prior to one I desire. I say apply the lessons taught by DanDan and Motojitsu

[@alexv5581]

​@@oariv Are you not listening to MotoJitsu ?? He clearly States to not start on a supersport. The comment made by the guy above only learned skills to survive the bike rather than actual techniques and grow from there to learn more advanced techniques. Nobody thinks you're cool if you're on a r6, you look an idiot and it's embarrassing. Did Valentino Rossi started racing on prototype cutting edge race bikes ?? Of course not.

[@keaneu4456]

Great advise. I grew up riding starting on a Honda Z50 and up. First street bikes I rode were sport bikes. After a couple of Harley’s I went back to to a Ninja 636. After not riding for quite a few years I got my Suzuki GSX-S 750 and now I wish I would of went a little lighter and full sport like a R7. I am 59 and 6’6” and I am still comfortable on a bike the size of a R7, I can even have a ton of fun on a Ninja 400. Use MotoJitsu’s advise, start small and learn and you will be smoking people on there big bikes before long.

[@davidespitoni2180]

I'm 29, I got my driver license 1 month ago and even before having the license I bought a brand new ktm duke 390, SUPER HAPPY WITH IT. Is light, fast enough to learn how to overtake vehicles and yes, the wind on my chest when going over 80-90 miles/h I agree with you is necessary to keep speeding down as a beginner! I keep practicing in a parking and I'm going to do a driving course this month, after just 1000 kms on my back.

[@skuminator]

Have fun man! I got my ninja 400 two months ago and its freaking awesome, in the tight mountain roads you can easily catch up with bigger cc bikes. In the end you save on gas and have more fun revving the engine way up and changing gears, and feels super easy is at slower speeds and U-turns.

[@Warkid1993]

Starting off at 29 myself as well… on a rocket of a bike: royal enfield hunter 350 😂 . I can push all 20 hp without too much risk around the bends. Because of videos like yours and copious amounts of practice, I out handle a lot of these heavier cruiser dudes on tight corners I tried a triumph triple and immediately realized how absurd that torque and power is for a beginner …

[@skuminator]

Let those big bikes know who is boss xD

[@TheChromeRonin]

I 100% believe you shouldn’t ride or drive a powerful track weapon on the street until you can really master a hunk of junk, and make that slow vehicle go fast. You will be at the edge of its capabilities at much safer speeds, you will learn efficient cornering, maintaining momentum, smooth shifting etc all to keep that slow car or bike going quick.

[@robertoh.20]

i have a gixxer 600 too! love it and it's so true about how fast you're going and you think you're doing much less

[@kellygwin7395]

This is very helpful. I started on a 125 Grom, then went up to the CB300r, now I have the Kawasaki Z400 and Ninja 400. I remember when you posted a video years ago stating that no one should start on anything too high in the CCs, I believe you said, 3-500cc and below. Glad I listened.

[@rick6738]

My opinion? I was a new rider aswell 3 years ago, started with a cbr 600 rr 03' with no abs etc. The main thing? Age, I was 28 when I begon. Exactly like you say, you where 29, if you start on a sports bike and you are much younger, then it could be a problem

[@tortuga7160]

I’m just starting riding. I bought a Yamaha xt250 and am taking the msf course and practicing off road and in parking lots since I live in a rural area. But where the heck can I practice cornering?? We don’t have asphalt tracks here in Idaho!

[@WeItenspinner]

Started on a 80 PS naked bike, crashed a few times, just fucked up my gear and foot pegs, no injures. Got classes and track days, switched to sport bike, never crashed since and I am fast as duck boi on the track and know what I'm doing know. Starting on the sports bike I have now wouldn't have ended well.

[@joe-mc4zn]

I can relate to this video so bad I started on an r3 for 3 years did 25,000km ( I’m from Aus Melbourne )did 4 advance course and level 1 and 2 of California super bike school also bought your book to do training just bought my dream bike 2023 s1000rr m package and so confident on it now thanks so much ❤❤❤

[@BattleChemist]

I started as a teen on smaller dirt bikes (Honda XR80's and 100's). I just got back into riding after 25 years and got onto a Honda CRF250L; took a lot of time to practice the basics in parking lots before getting back out and opening the throttle... and it has paid off. No way I'd jump into a sport bike first, even now.

[@esmamelissakaukovic2628]

I definitely agree. I just chose a 400cc and luckily I’m handling it well right off the bat. Definitely choose a lower cc if you are staying with a sport. 😂 My only issue right now is downshifting from 6th down to 1st and properly rev matching to a stop light 😅 gonna keep watching your videos and of course I’ll shut up and practice

[@DJReckless-q2z]

Dude if your Issue Shifting back from the 6 Gear to the first Gear, when you see a Stop Light, My Advice if you have ABS on your Bike ? , My Advice Use first the Front Brake Press it Slowly Than The Rear Brake Slowly. And do That 200 Meters Before the Stop Light and Shift Back that you Can Stop Easly By Hitting The Front Brake Slowly , " We Learn here in The Netherlands first our Theory Than Go to Driver School if we do not have our Driver Licence yet , By a Instructor whom learns us First AVB , Which stands for how to Handle the Bike , " We need to do All Kinds of Tests , Which include Shifting from the First Gear to The 3 Gear , Driving 30 or 35 Km , Per Hour , And Learn a Stop Brake By Shifting Back to the first Gear and Try to Stop between 2 Pions , . Also we need to Learn ' Circle With The Bike between 8 Pions , Driving 50 Km Per Hour , And Using our Hips ' From left to Right , To Get Through the 8 Pions , ETC ETC , if we Succeed ' All Tests . Than we can Get AVD , Which Stands for Hitting on the Road Learn riding on the Highway And Town , ' The Instructor And Examinator , Help us in Both Examinations , If you Succeed in Both , Than its Time to Go to the State Building And Ask for our Driver licence , Laws in Europe are Prity Strickt Since The Euro 5 Law Regulations for Motor Bike's ' Even for Cars or Scooter , ' So my Advice Dont Drive Fast Learn on a Parking Lot How to Handle Braking when you see a Stop Light , Just imagine that in your Head Even While there is not a Stopping Light of Course on a Parking Lot , Or Just Go to a Cheap Driving School Whom can Learn you Handle The Shifting Gear How to Stop before a Traffick Light , ' Hope you Catch my Drift Buddy ? , Which you All the Best And Please Take it easy on the Road , Because A Car can Switch from Traffick Lane Without Watching that a Motor Bike is Behind Him or Her , ' Specially on Highways , ' And if you as a Beginner Rider on your Motor Bike Drive Fast ' You Can Crash into the Back of the Car or Truck or Even a Big Bus , Which can Cost your Life So Please dont do anything Stupid When a Biker Challenge to a Race Just Reject These Kamikazi Pilots -------------- Speeding is not for on the Road its for Circuits ' And Only Experienced Riders can Learn Beginner Riders The Tactics ' This is Specially done in Italië alot , Peaceout Dude 😊

[@esmamelissakaukovic2628]

@@DJReckless-q2z you are definitely right and that is smart. I did take an MSF course and passed all my tests. I have been practicing and I don’t have any issue stopping. In fact I’m very good at it, it’s just downshifting from high gear down to 1st. I keep downshifting too early and causing my bike to stall when I’m ready to take off in first. I have to keep practicing matching the rpms with the engines speed 😆

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

​@@esmamelissakaukovic2628are you letting out the clutch each time you change the gear so you will know the gear-engine speed? Like between 6th to 5th do you let out the clutch, then as the revs drop low enough you then change down to 4th, let the clutch out, then as the revs drop you change down to 3rd etc?

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

​@@esmamelissakaukovic2628I let the clutch out for each gear so that I can feel I'm in the right rev range for that gear. HTH.

[@esmamelissakaukovic2628]

@@Google_Does_Evil_Now nope, I’m a complete dumb ass and I was in a hurry because people kept riding my ass. So let’s say I would be in 6th gear going maybe around 65 miles per hour on the high way, stop light turns red, I start downshifting and immediately close throttle and just start downshifting one at a time down to first and come to a stop. When I’m ready to take off in first I over rev the engine and my bike lurched forward and stalled on me 🤦‍♀️

[@zMonolily]

You're absolutely right man. I recently begun to pick up riding again on a Ninja 650R, and I've ended up dropping the poor thing more times than I'd like from simply practicing. The weight of the bike is mildly overwhelming and so is the posture. I've sold it to a good friend and opted to begin practicing again on a cruiser instead and it's making a world's difference.

[@PleadTheFifth_Racing]

I started on a 1100cc Africa Twin. At was a little heavy and tall for a new 5'6" rider but I have a far amount of experience of 800+hp cars so I am familiar with speed and the dangers associated with it. I've been riding every chance I get this 1st year and hopefully in 2024 I can step into a powerful naked bike and take some advanced rider classes.

[@xzuyia]

I wanted to start on a CBR 600 but I had no riding experience I bought a 1998 Yamaha xt350 enduro and I’ve been learning the fundamentals of riding for the passed 6 months. I think I made a smart choice and will eventually upgrade after the first year

[@oldgeezerproductions]

My across the street neighbor has never rode a MC and has never taken a course. Everybody at his "shop" has a Harley, so he bought one too. Watching him and one of his "work buddies" help him try to ride it up and down the block and into his garage was scary, very scary. Thankfully, once parked in the garage, there it has sat. Pride, overweening pride, testosterone poisoning and adrenaline addiction and the fact that dealerships will eagerly talk you into and sell you anything means that there are way more MC deaths and serious injuries than there needs to be. All that and the fact that in my area, only the most basic MC safety classes are taught on a single weekend, once a year, so there is precious little training that novice riders can get or even know about. If I owned a dealership, I would insist that new, unskilled riders buy a beginner's bike in addition to their big monster to both sooth my conscience and increase my profit.

[@RadDadisRad]

I stopped riding motorcycles on the road back in 2005. I have been riding dirt off and on. I took my MSF got my endorsement and started test riding bikes. I road a sport bike and immediately regretted it. There is a lot of riding technique involved with riding them, especially at low speed and on a mixed surface. I have a naked and it’s got enough power to pass but not a lot of power to get into a lot of trouble. Just enough trouble.

[@KathrynLiz1]

How right you are. I got my motorcycle licence in 1963 and rode all sorts of bikes, with a few 'bikeless' periods here and there. I rode off road on farm-bikes for a while then went ten years without a bike and over 20 since I had ridden a street bike. Then in 2013 I got an old (1988) CBR600, (it was a gift and needed work, which I did) it only makes 88hp and weighs 200kgs, but even with all that expeirnce it was a bit of a handful at first. First stop was the shop for gear as I didn't have any...helmet pants, jacket, gloves and boots. Expensive, but I'm an ATTAGAT girl. That old Honda can still top 140mph. I went on an advanced refresher course too; best $50 I have ever spent. I was pretty rusty...... I am 81 now and getting a bit brittle, so I am doubly careful to keep the rubber on the bottom.

[@masonmax1000]

100% agreed. for reference imagine a pilot being rated for a Cessna 172 and then going and flying a high performance aircraft with NO training they will probably be overwhelmed and end up crashing and or dead.

[@russellpeterson7548]

All good advice... which I ignored when I was young because there was no such thing as KZbin. I ride a 1200 CC adventure bike now and I have to say... until this past summer when I FINALLY practiced... I wasn't even a white belt. Yes... rode for 20 years... struggled with a U turn. Humble pie for sure. Taking Champ school in the spring.

[@kwicksandz]

In my country we are limited to slower bikes till we get our full license. I started on an r3 and rode an r6 for the first time recently. Even after 18 months on the r3 the r6 is a completely different feeling beast and I would be dead if I had started on one 100%

[@Oilerrocker]

Great advice, you probably saved many lives, my first bike was a 84 Honda 500 Shadow . I was a complete idiot until I smashed into the side of a car big wake up call for me. I stopped riding 37 yrs later I’m now interested in getting back into it . I planning on buying all my gear before even getting a bike, looking at something no bigger then a 500cc any advice? My goal when I feel I’m ready is the BMW F900xr

[@matthewcarrick2722]

My first bike was a Yamaha bolt, technically 900cc but in cruiser. I'm currently (and not happy with) a 1600cc Yamaha road star. So heavy, I would much rather be on a 600 naked after these last two years

[@Ray-mm1xg]

I recently started riding, bought a ninja 400 as my beginner bike. Just like you said that kinda bike is still fast but it’ll take much more time to get that speed. I was gonna buy a zx4rr as my first bike cause I just love the inline 4 sounds, but I feel great having a ninja 400 instead. Not just because it’s so much cheaper but the power delivery is so much easier to handle. I’ll keep it for at least two years I think.

[@pepegrillox249]

I started on a cbr600rr, still on said bike and I've been doing just fine, I definitely don't try to ride out of my skill level. I've slowly progressed on skill and I tend to keep improving. Good video though !

[@Zigbop98]

My first bike is a Harley forty eight . I’m still a beginner but i ride the 1200 with no problem. I was thinking about trading that in and getting a aprilia tuono 660. What would be your thoughts on that transition?

[@judge831]

The Tuono 660 is more upright & has a more street friendly motor. Most "650" cc bike are great 2nd motorcycles. I think he's really just saying stay away from Race Replica type bikes

[@saifaldin_]

@@judge831Sub 80hp bikes are great as a second bike. Especially if you already have quite a few years of driving and riding done. Just be careful of the weight difference. Lightweight sportsbike (even the lesser powered ones) react very fast to your inputs.

[@DucatiDiaries]

I always feel the same. I'm so glad I didn't get a sport bike when I was young. I would not likely still be here. Great advice as always.

[@PaulKind3d]

I started on a DR650. No auto anything, no ride modes, nothing. Started a year ago (48 yrs young mainly cause i assessed my risk and realize my blood is no longer 100% piss and vinegar). I also heard a similar thing to what you said, no other bikes for 1 year. I did that. Not having abs is awesome for practicing skills. Got in the dirt and pushed till i started sliding my rear, washing out my front and forcing myself to learn what happens when things go sideways. I have a lot to learn still, but thanks to you, your app, and other youtubers im slowly getting more confident with every ride/practice session.

[@AugustoTobias]

I agree. Passed my BRC about two months ago and was looking to get a MT-07. Seemed like a good starting point to me. Sat on one, felt good. Went to do a test ride, man did it scare me. Instead I went with it's little brother, the MT-03.

[@garvincollins8632]

I enjoy your videos. Great advice for riders, new and experienced. It's cool that you are a fellow Marine. I started riding when I was in the Corps back in 1981 on a new Yamaha 250 Exciter. It was a cruiser style bike and I could flat foot it. I'm only 5'4". I was in the Mohave Desert at 29 Plams Marine Corps Base. Light traffic, straight wide open roads and curvy mountain roads within 20 minutes of the base. After 3 months I bought an XS650 Heritage Special Yamaha. Another cruiser, but taller. I was on the balls of my feet. It was a twin so it was not fast like the Seca 650, KZ 650 or GPZ 550, which were 4 cylinder bikes at the dawn of sport bikes. In 1983 I bought a used 1977 KZ1000, my first big fast bike! I probably would have crashed it if I didn't have the throttle, braking, and cornering skills that I developed in the first 2 years and 25K miles of riding. I also had the motorcycle safety courses that the Marine Corps made me take before allowing me to ride on their bases lol. I love riding and after 42 years and many bikes I currently have a 2017 CB500F and a 2021 GSXR1000R. You are a great teacher and your videos are important to many people. Every ride for me is a practice session.

[@aweyeaauh5383]

I got a cbr300 and I’ve had a few errors and glad I’m still learning in a smaller CC then a high CC lol

[@blakebarton7997]

It should be MANDATORY for sales people to show this video to customers who think about buying sportbikes for their first bike.

[@monkeytheo]

If you assume that every single human on earth is dumb, then yes I would agree.

[@adonai7187]

True

[@David-lr2vi]

@@monkeytheo. 50% of people are dumber than the average…..

[@pichejf]

It's been my experience that you would turn out to be right a lot more often than you should with that assumption.

[@blakebarton7997]

@@monkeytheo 81 million votes, J6, COVID vax, Chinese Spy Balloon, Ukraine war, George Floyd, TDS. Yes and yes.

[@m2menuiserie540]

Very sound advice, MotoJitsu, for present day traffic conditions. My first bike, after passing my test on a 250 Greeves in 1967, was a brand new Kawasaki 750 H2 two-stroke triple. By some miracle I survived. The risks I took then make me tremble now. On my current Honda CB1000R I have developed into a very different rider, but am still learning to ride safely.

[@HumzMoto]

I know a-lot of people say the r3 is not powerful, slow or you get bored of it quickly but tbh I am glad i didnt listen to any of that when I got into the market for buying a bike. Had my r3 for a little over a year and put on 24k miles with ALOT of twisty riding in California and highway commutes to work. I'm literally up the mountain faster than most people on their 600s or 1Ks because it literally shows by the way they ride how afraid they are of the power at their disposal. The r3 is still more than enough power for the highway or whatever type of commute as you are going faster than flow of traffic on a motorcycle anyways. Although I can technically be overtaken by a car on the highway if they floor'd it, I cant recall anytime that has ever happened to me as I am always going 10-15mph faster than flow of traffic, so to say the r3 is not enough is opposite from reality. Now if you want to be the 120-160mph straight line warrior then okay sure have at it. I dont think I will be upgrading my r3 still for a long time as its still a ton of fun in the mountains where riding a sportbike is at its peak enjoyment and its literally soooooo cheap to maintain, like literally I cant stress how cheap it is to maintain this thing its actually such a bang for your buck. You don't go through tires and or chain/sprockets or even gas nearly as quickly as you would on a larger bike. And its freaking easy to work on as everything is accessible and its a good opportunity to learn how to do every maintenance yourself so when you do get a larger bike you know the get around and aren't afraid to mess anything up

[@heritagehillsecurity8778]

I totally agree. However, the first motorcycle I rode was a Honda Hawk 647! ❤ That was not too much motorcycle for someone with maturity and discipline. V Twin and first production motorcycle with single sided swing arm. By today's standards it's super tame and a little squishy. My good buddy still owns it.

[@paulbrook2459]

Great Advice as always 👍 I’d also like to add that if you buy a fast bike , new rider or older rider the temptation will be to ride it fast ! Also some people could take all the courses and training in the world and will never be any good at riding ever ! The statistics are that if we ride fast trying to find the limits ( we will all find them ) we all need to slow down a little and ride safe and enjoy riding, not chasing speed .

[@Skyrider12]

I’m 57 been riding a while, no no no and no! I’ll just put around on my cruiser. All I need! Thanks for the heads up! Good on ya! 🤣✌🇺🇸

[@bladeh7734]

New rider here. First and current bike, after getting my license last year, is a MT-03. Can't imagine starting with more power than that... especially stopping and downshifting from speed, and cornering!

[@mattarian79]

i started out on a 600RR 11 years ago took the beginner and advanced course and put on almost 20k miles in the first year. I still have that 600RR it has survived and so have i. just have to give yourself time and respect the bike and power and not go nuts with it until you are fully comfortable on it. it now has almost 80k miles and i im on my 3rd fireblade. Only had two incidents at speed due to other cars cutting me off but was able to avoid impacting the cars both times. One incident on a rental bike due to it scraping and levered the rear tire off the ground. Unfamiliar bike and road, but always wore full gear and walked away without a scratch. First blade got totalled out by insurance because of scraped up fairings but could have been fixed. Second blade is up for sale. Rental bike was also fixed and put back on the road.

[@trandangdangkhoa]

Thanks for bringing the comments section back 🙏

[@capwillard9156]

​I bought my ninja 400 3 months ago as my first bike and I'm really happy, I'm having a blast with it...the only thing is the highway for a longer ride, I don't feel so secure with it, maybe in the future with a bigger and heavier bike would be much better...but maybe it's just me still learning

[@rodneyhirsch2340]

Yup, truth. Never had a sport bike, hate the way they feel. Getting old now, 64. Street bob 114 fast enough. But I just don’t drive that fast. V45 I had at 140. Felt like I was going to get blown off. Hate the low end, nothing much there. It was Jerry Paladino and you that help me on Electra glide. Got to do 18 foot turn easy. But took practice every day for awhile. Thanks.

[@dacarguru7983]

Definitely solid advice, as always. I lusted after a Ducati sportbike for decades, and so, it was my first bike straight out of MSF (Ducati 1098). I dropped it many times, paid too much money for cheap fairings and small repairs, and didn’t learn anything beyond going fast in a straight line and switching lanes. Decided to stab my ego and buy a Honda CBR500R, rode it for two years and actually started enjoying riding and the ease of use, not to mention power I could actually use without warping to another dimension. Of course, I started to fiend for an SuperSport again after enjoying the 500 and practicing a lot, so I went back to a sportbike, this time a 2007 CBR600RR. Needless to say, I’ve been able to maintain control over my mind and limbs since, and doing track days opened up me to a whole new world as well. It’s definitely a good idea to try all kinds of motorcycles, until ultimately, you find your niche. I didn’t think I’d enjoy cruisers either, but I rode an Indian Scout Bobber and loved it. And in keeping myself in check, I refuse to buy ANY 1000CC SuperSport for street use. 600CC SuperSports are enough trouble, and for those that think they need a liter SuperSport for the street, that’s just ego and you’re lying to yourself thinking it’s fun on a daily. I currently ride a 202 CBR600RR daily and MotoJitsu hit the nail in the head about “technique, not technology.” My CBR isn’t even the ABS model and Honda continues to keep it raw (still has cable throttle), so it’s been sensational and an excellent teacher to me.

[@crazysport1]

great words right here. i been riding for little over 2.5 yrs now. first bike was mt03 which i rode for 1.5yrs. now i ride r3. thought about upgrading to a bigger bike but i knew i would never realize the full potential of the big bikes so sidegraged to a r3. its fun the r3. i mean i rode my friends liter bikes a few times, but i could never engage the big bikes. whereas an r3, i could use all that power all that torque all the weight, in which i feel very satisfying. what better is passing liter bikes on twisty. lotta big bike riders they do go fast on straights but then slow way the fuk down on corners. i really enjoy slaying those big bikes on winding roads. plus where i am, south korea, bikes cannot go on highways. so.... not a lot of places any bike can really full throttle. did little modding to my r3 so it could go over 125. that's ample enough really. it was great to know that an experienced rider thought on the similar lines as i am. i think i'm taking biking the right way i guess. great to see u on a sport bike! i be sure to check out ur upcoming vids on it

[@d.barnes5970]

This is 1000% so true, useful and honest information!!! I started on an 02 SV650S and learned a lot. I currently have an 13 Gixxer 750 and I feel I did it the right way. I made sure my wife got a Ninja 400 and this is her second season on it. Motorcycling is about longevity. Just because you can afford to buy a larger CC bike doesn’t mean you should. Everything Motojitsu is saying about taking a year or two on a smaller bike before upgrading is so true. If you can’t drag a knee on a small bike , what makes you think you can on a larger one. I used to get made fun of when I was younger by everyone who had R6’s and R1’s back in the day and everyone kept saying I couldn’t and wouldn’t be able to keep up. I saw so many of those same friends go down because of rookie mistakes and I saw everyone total their bikes get injuries, never to ride again. I’m 42 years old and still riding. I guess they were the ones who couldn’t keep up all along 💪🏾

[@danielprescott2880]

At 40 I just got my first bike. 2001 yahmaha wr250f converted into a supermoto. Thing is a blast. I want a faster bike but I still have much to learn thanks to you. I bought full gear and your app. Thanks for your wisdom my friend.

[@TheChromeRonin]

So true. If I had my current bike when I started I would have sent myself into a hedge at the first corner, and my current bike isn’t even a sports bike, just a muscle cruiser.

[@bspence54]

I'm 6'3 over +30 starting beginner rider. 10-15 drive from home to work. Was looking at the R7 or Honda 650 any other suggestions? ( I really like my choices)

[@spaceexplorer6636]

Motojitsu is preaching baby steps ! You can learn on a Sportbike just fine, I’ve done it and many I know have too ! Just be cautious and realize your a beginner ! It’s more about the individual and we’re not all the same. Experience is the key not the type of bike !

[@PreachinBlues_]

I always love your videos man. They made me a better rider in every aspect. Thanks for being my first motorcycle teacher 🤙🏼

[@2wheeloperator185]

Thank you for your service in the; Marines and Motorcycling community ! Comments reopened, can also share my experience to add on Started off on an r15, the cost of my gear was 60% of the value of the bike! i was an avid push bike rider and felt first hand how easily you get injured when you come off at speed Slowly progressed to 300 then a restricted 660 now to a 1000, which was over a span of 5 years jumping over to naked bikes its so much more comfortable also you feel the wind along with true sense of speed hence why ive stuck with them along with better handle bar turning as mentioned The +600cc fully faired bike you are talking about are called super-sports bikes; full performance race oriented with parts to fit, especially with these inline 4s once you rev them up, the power then truely kicks in… theres that strange numbers thing that kawasaki and honda mainly have done in more recent times; zx2,4,6 r vs ninja 250,400 and 650 or cbr200rr vs cbr300r, cbr600rr vs cbr650r also suzuki gsxr600 vs sv650s… these being super-sports vs sports, lower capacity but higher revving more cylinders and lighter parts Smaller cylinder bikes have better manuverability with their lighter overall weight you can move quicker in turns, just watch or experience a better/confident rider on a smaller bike vs a bigger bike (with less skill/confidence)

[@andrewwalling6926]

Wise words, passed at 44 years old, KTM 950sm.

[@GlobalIntentions]

Your a legend man!! Really appreciate how much I have learnt from you over the past few months, learning will always continue. Currently I have a 125cc naked bike which round my area is more than enough speed for the roads, a bigger bike would be ideal for overtaking sometimes but maybe next year :)

[@Chris-mn7yy]

bit different in the UK because we have a decent training system. We have to do comprehensive training on a 650 and pass a CBT (basic training), Theory test, a Module 1 low speed and hazard avoidance and then a Module 2 on road exam. But I do agree there are bikes more suited to beginners and sports bike are not that.

[@timberwolf5284]

I agree with this 100%. When I got back into riding, I started on a Honda Phantom 200. My next bike was a Honda Rebel 500. My current bike is a Suzuki V-Strom 1000. I'm so glad I did it this way. Thank you for great videos.

[@nathangehman7018]

23 year old beginner rider here. Just got a ninja 650, and it's a little too much fun. It's of course not a full blown sport bike, but it still generates enough power that I've noticed myself coming close to danger a few times now. I'm definitely having to hold myself back.

[@davidcox8961]

So, young man. What's your advice for old geezers getting back into it? I'm 75. Just bought a bmw r850r. Also just signed up for the two day beginners course. Thanks for all the good tips. Cheers!

[@gates2122]

Thank God somebody is saying something about this! To many guys get these but cannot stop! Get a dirt bike and hit the dirt a few times, way better than hitting the pavement!! Trust me I know.

[@CaptainFeathersword]

I started riding 2 years ago when I was 56! Yes I am a 100% newbie putting around on my MT-03. That said, I have not yet been in a situation where I felt in jeopardy in any way. A lot of this is dumb luck, however I believe that my 40 years of experience being a cager has equipped me with a lot of judgement and ability to anticipate danger that a 16 year old simply cannot possess. I don't know how, but somehow I am able to tell if someone is about to turn left in front of me, before they have even moved. Somehow experience allows you to identify people who are non-attentive or simply don't care.

[@patrickmba7638]

Started riding last year on a 300 at 48 but had to let the bike go in May of this year for some reasons. Missing it badly and hope to get back to it by next season, health and other factors permitting.

[@Wileylikethehawk]

Totally agree with this. Started riding at 40 after 24 years of driving a car - and I guarantee that makes a huge difference. I am much safer than a 16 year old because I have tons of experience driving already. I’m transferring skills, not learning all new ones.

[@gates2122]

​@@Wileylikethehawkit's not the going that matters, it's the stopping and knowing how to dump your bike. Yes I said dump your bike. If you can't stop with the rear wheel barely off the ground, you need to learn.

[@Wileylikethehawk]

@@gates2122 Dumping the bike seems counter-intuitive.

[@lackofevidence7459]

​@@Wileylikethehawkit's definitely not counterintuitive if it's you or the bike 100 if you think you're about to get smashed dump the bike

[@RonnieM]

Great advice as always. I'm still surprised by your choice (in a good way) A long time ago I used to race one. Now you can fine tune that muscle memory without any extra cooks in the kitchen. I am so happy Suzuki released that machine way they did in this day and age. I need to get another perhaps :)

[@-mystical-16]

I learned on a naked Street Triple. I’m glad I started on this bike and took a few classes. Now I’m ready for a sport bike with fairings. If I started the other way around I don’t think my experience would have been as great.

[@skydemon3423]

I've been riding for about 7 months now and still learning new stuff I have a 2016 Honda CBR300R

[@russelllroni]

I started riding at 9 years old on dirt bikes. Rode every weekend til I was 20. Rode a lot with the AA class riders but never actually raced. I got a 2023 Z900 at the beginning of this year and the power was surprising. Nothing I can't handle due to many years of experience, but I get what you are saying. If I was to get this bike without having ridden dirt bikes since I was a child, it would not have been a good idea. Great advice, Moto!

[@atheist4life229]

29 year old beginner here, started on a BMW G310R a few weeks ago and have no regrets. I'm lightweight, this bike still scoots. If you can, don't ride anywhere but low traffic neighborhood streets and parking lots until you can get confident you can ride without stalling or endangering yourself. I took an MSF class; I did not pass the skills exam, but I rescheduled it to pass this time after getting some self practice in. Even if I didn't pass the MSF, the advice there is extremely valuable. Also, PRACTICE THE SLOW SPEED STUFF! That's where I got messed up in the MSF. Now I'm much more comfortable with slow speed maneuvers. Not perfect, not even great, but far better than I was before I started.

[@karnijj1]

"you are relying on technology when you should be relying on technique." Absolutely phenomenal statement. This is very wise and eloquent.

[@Ensega]

First bike literally last week is a gsxr600. I got reading material and your drills. We'll see how this goes.

[@yasirsherzad5338]

Do you regret your decision? I can’t seem to be able to convince myself to get anything less than a 600cc. I’m responsible person tho

[@alexandrosamanatidis7825]

​@@yasirsherzad5338get a naked first something like an mt07 . Ride 10k miles in all weather and road conditions. After that you can think about going to a 600 supersport.

[@DonkeyGap750K3Gixxer]

I learned first on a 1992 katana 600 & wrecked it the 3rd day & then bought a1988 Gsx R750-i also don’t recommend learning on what I learned on because I lost a lot of skin due to road rash🤷‍♂️

[@RideFree317]

Rode lots off different off-road bikes, my first road bike was a Tzr 250 .went on to purchase a new 1998 Katana 600 , nice bike .would agree not so suitable for a beginner

[@Mission_Nugget]

Been riding the street fir 7 years now. Still only own 600’s in the supersport class. I have owned many 1000cc naked bikes and large cc cruisers. Started on a shadow 750. Current garage is 2023 GSXS1000 2003 CBR600RR

[@TheDarkGreenMarine]

He's right. My first bike was a 2009 R1. Man. I survived but it was very challenging and uncomfortable...in until you get many road hours. Now i ride a 1800cc cruiser. Ridin easy n Training

[@Ollv33]

Great advice. My 1st bike is a naked that can hit maybe 112mph max. Rode dirt bikes alot when I was in my teens. The naked is doubled the weight of what I was use to...Definitely took a sec to get use to. 😂

[@RandySoWavvy]

I started on a ninja 650 which is a sport touring bike best decision it definitely has a great riding position, a good amount of torque and can get up and go but it’s also extremely forgiving. But I’ve noticed riders who start on 600+cc bikes we have better clutch and throttle control compared to those on 250-400cc bikes where they can just hammer on that thing. My friends who started riding the same time as me constantly have problems stalling.

[@daebak7370]

When did you start riding on highway after you got the bike?

[@diymadness747]

Here in the UK people on 125cc and provisional license for a year or two. Then there is additional training before you get license. If you are 19year old you have to do another 2 years on a bike less than 44kw or something like the 390 Duke. After you turn 23, you can get on a bigger one.

[@user-ue6iv2rd1n]

It's stupid because you can jump straight into any car at 17, there shouldn't be 50 different tests for motorbikes.

[@SubieYam]

this is why i got an R3 has enought sport feel to get used to the middle ground. A bit closer to a sport bike VS a MT03 or 7. And can put on some more agressive clip ons and higer rearsets to actually feel the sport bike posistion without the power to loose my mind... or power i cant even use

[@matrolen]

I respect the fact that you as a motorcycle channel (probably the only one) have a video titled "You Shouldn't Ride a Motorcycle". It's not even the suggestive "5 reasons why you should not..." video. It is a skill that takes years, as you said. I took away so much from that video and even considered selling my bike after a year of starting at 40. I made the decision to buy your Motojitsu book (and other safety books), kept watching your videos and putting in hours and hours on just practicing. All gear all the time. I appreciate you and your time very much. Thank you.

[@onetimer100]

Just one data point but back in high school (circa 1987) my buddy got a Kawasaki EX500 sport bike. Ya, it was only a 500 but he let some dude ride it in his neighborhood. That guy slammed into a parked car and died. Be smart people. Bikes can be powerful and hard to handle with little/no experience.

[@bradfuller1667]

I totally agree! However my first bike when I was 23 yrs old was a 1993 GSXR750 and I didn't have ABS or Traction Control

[@doswoods653]

I agree that the average beginner should probably learn on something with less power and more upright posture. That said… I started in the late 90’s on a ‘96 CBR 600 f3. 90 something horses and sixty something lb ft. It was also known for having a very relaxed riding position compared to other sportbikes of the era. Didn’t crash until 15 years later when a texting driver ran a red light and clipped me on a friend’s bike. Took an 8 year hiatus and returned to riding with the purchase of a ducati icon 803. Less power but more torque than what I learned on decades earlier and even though I’ve cafe’d it up with clipons etc it’s still more upright than the f3 was… and I can’t stand it. Cruisers/adv’s bore me. The “oneness” with a sport bike is just something special. Changing the geometry of the bike with every input and body movement is part of the thrill that keeps me riding. To each their own I suppose. Keep up the important work good sir. Ride safe and God bless.

[@matthewc164]

I started on a Yamaha Fz6 and I always thought I would graduate to a super sport. I test rode an R1 the other day and absolutely hated it. The ergonomics just didn't feel safe to me. Looking into an MT-10 instead. Almost as quick but upright and much easier to ride.

[@denisthek]

Thanks Fast Eddie, what great advise, I have been riding for 55 years, and I am still learning. My generation was lucky to start with 50-100cc bikes, I can't imagine how much trouble we would have been in if we started with a 600cc sport bike, at 16-18 years old you already know everything and your testerone level is off the hook. Todays 600 are faster than what the pros were riding 60s and 70s. It is so easy to ride a sportbike fast and run out of talent, lots more fun to ride slow bike fast. Living is SoCal it always scares me when I see T shirt backpack and shorts and flip flops. I always think maybe they have never crashed and don't what road rash feels like. The early days lot us did not gear up, and learned what that felt like. There was not even a helmet lot in Calif. I really enjoy all that you do for out industry and sport, and all the people that you interview, also thank you very much for the service to our county Fast Eddie. Denis Kerechuk.

[@boostedsm]

What a great video! My first bike was/is a KTM 390 Duke and within first month I wanted to upgrade to a Ducati Monster(my dream bike). Thankfully I did not, as I proceeded to drop my bike very soon after(nothing serious). I also have hit bumps and the throttle went up fast. If I did that on a monster, or any larger cc bike I probably would've flown off my seat. I'm learning to sit properly, hug the gas tank, push down on my pegs, slow turns, and shifting. All because I have a smaller cc bike, and it's very lite. And to add to your point about slow mode on a bike. Ya that would've lasted 2 minutes with me and my ego. We all know ourselves better than anyone else. Truthfully I would've put that bike on sport mode immediately. One final point on smaller cc bikes, upgrades are cheaper. I put a full race exhaust, piggy back computer on my bike. I'll never do that again, a slip on, good tires and adjustments to make my bike fit me is all I'll ever do. Cheap lesson on my KTM 390 duke, expensive one if I got that Ducati.

[@kevintunaley5079]

I have a 2015 GSXR 750, love the bike and Since I live in AZ I ride almost every day. I do think getting a smaller CC bike as a track toy seems like it might be more fun than the 750 but watching Salt the Wounds channel I might be wrong.

[@7777btkkk]

Where I live, as a new rider 17 and above you are forced to ride a 125cc for a year. Before you get a full 125cc license, you take a practical test, then you have to hold a full 125cc license before you get your unrestricted license. If you’re riding everyday during that first year you learn a lot

[@geezuss1114]

Watch the complacency but yes, I absolutely agree. I went the 550 custom, gsxr 600, 750 and for the past 2 zx10r. Good progression. I still did not realize the importance and ability of the front brakes and smacked a cement barrier with the 750. Probably done 60k or so in the last 6 years. We have winter 😢

[@OlgaGrabek]

My first bike is Benelli BN 125cc and I'm super happy that I didn't buy anything bigger. It's light, small and it can't go fast but it's much easier to ride than Yamaha MT-70 I rode during my licence course. I can still practise and improve my skills, without too much worring that I harm myself or somebody else.

[@KanaalMTS]

Yup, totally agree with you, I started off on a Duke 125, then had an MT07, CB650R, and now I kinda feel ready for something like an R7

[@nathanyt]

I love how the GSXR hasn't changed since the 90's lmao, I actually want one. Unfortunately both 750 and 1000 variants have been phased out in my country.

[@dylanrodene1595]

I agree with this but also say some starter bikes aren't for everyone. I go back and forth liking and hating my r3 that I got as my starter bike. Some days I really enjoy it and a few days later I really wish I got something bigger and am ready to upgrade. I want to put a lot more miles on it before getting rid of it to have gotten my use out of it (I have tweaked it to try and make it right for me). When I went shopping for my first bike, the dealer specialized in bikes under 400cc so I thought this is how all bikes were and all bikes felt foreign to me bc it was my first time riding. I am a few inches over six foot tall and I feel too big for my r3. For this reason it is hard to stay comfortable in the upright position on it because I feel like I am towering over it and then when I lean in the handle bars are too close for me to stay like that. I would also have preferred something heavier to start on bc I live in a windier area where the wind takes away some enjoyment. His comparison to a Camry is how I feel on it too when I am trying to put down some power after already going. I can launch it and that is fun and addictive but it would be nice to have more power at other times. My personality is never to rev something out and to be gentle on the gas, this seems to be one of the biggest reasons youtubers recommend a starter bike beginners and I have not experienced that as any issue for the type of rider I am. I have recently gotten a dr650 and am way happier with that and don't have all of the conflicting thoughts that I do on my r3 about just wanting more out of it and more than it has to give with comfort and power. I am trying to rev it out more but that's just not my personality and I am really writing this more for the issues of trying to find a bike that suits you when you are starting out.

[@Arklincher]

I'm driving first season right now on kawa z250sl. Thinking to buy ninja 400 for next year, but pepople around sayinbg: "'buy 600cc+, it's okay", but i dont think so. And my friend going to buy 750cc after 300cc for next season. I'm scared to lose friend