Motorcycle Types for Beginners - How to Choose at RevZilla.com

[@chrisromer609]

What's the bike at 0:03

[@RevZilla]

It's a Harley Sportster Iron 883 with a few modifications. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/common-tread/house-sportster-project-wrap-up

[@ppman204]

240 Like

[@creeperguard1238]

Chris Romero Harly sporstster

[@joshscotty2228]

Chris Romero ii

[@sirmasteryan4958]

Darude- Sandstorm

[@iscrewy]

I like how the video's very formal and polite, and then the guy on the motorcycle insists on saying "ass" every 30 seconds XD

[@juanpinate7319]

Same lmao

[@scottb.innovations4386]

must be a demoncrap. Go cry to momma and quit crying on a website that is so professional. Last time I looked that word is in the dictionary.

[@angieloverboy32]

Fuckin kills me...lol like I feel like a 10 year old at this point just snickering going he said "ass"

[@CaptainFordo21]

@Mosinlogan maybe you should shut the fuck up, libtard.

[@RaidenF8]

I think its wrong to consider ass an impolite word, its one of the most beautiful parts of the body.

[@MiHanLin1]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate the lack of pretentiousness with which you approach this topic. A lot of us rookies don't know how to act, especially around our more experienced rider friends. For some of them, riding is a lifestyle, an extension of their childhood, sometimes almost a cult. The most intimidating hurdle to clear is feeling comfortable asking questions and just letting yourself be a noob. It's all about learning and growing. Well done. You guys rock!

[@vikingthedude]

more welcoming than the coffee folks i tell ya

[@TheMrRobert]

I completely agree I'm 33 and just rode my first motorcycle this year. Always liked them but didn't grow up with anyone who could teach me how to ride or had a motorcycle for me to learn on. I got a buddy who's a Harley Davidson mechanic who has been extremely helpful and doesn't make me feel like a moron for asking questions.

[@wcherron]

@@TheMrRobertyou will learn some of the biggest meanest looking bikers are normally super nice ( of course not all of us) and more willing to help then just about anyone else you would meet especially when it comes to giving advice.

[@deathuponusalll]

I’m 6’4” tall about 250 bodybuilder...I’m getting a scooter, dat mpg fam 🔥

[@elmerluzero3puertastechito501]

and it's a nice way to move around the city.

[@Razierra]

this comment is amazing

[@elmerluzero3puertastechito501]

@@Razierra yeah, it's all about economy and comfort, I gave him a thumbs up.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

deathuponusalll It is more fun to screw with people, and seeing a 6’4” bodybuilder on a scooter screws with their idea of how the world is supposed to work..... Don’t forget to put Viking horns on your helmet and wear fur chaps.... just to screw with them even more....

[@deathuponusalll]

Rick Sanchez C137 lmaooooo 🤣🤣 this but unironically

[@NaderBelaid]

Here is the time stamps for every bike type mentioned in the video 3:08 - Standard\Naked Bikes 4:21 - Sport Bikes 6:20 - Cruiser Bikes 9:00 - Scooters 11:57 - Touring Bikes 14:31 - Sport Touring Bikes 16:02 - Dirt Bikes 19:04 - Adventure Bikes 20:50 - Dual Sport Bikes

[@paulcauchois6564]

honorable work

[@rockyrock4086]

Thnq bro

[@asdfuckyou]

can we get this man's comment to the top?

[@FRDDPFAL]

Give a legend to this trophy

[@memesman2378]

My man 👍👁👁👍

[@AlecWyld]

I recommend a stretched hayabusa as a first bike.

[@UCBANDIT009]

with a turbo obviously

[@redhelmet8]

To each his own but hayabusas look ugly to me because of the overdone curves on the bodies...

[@RookieRider17]

David I agree they're ugly as a microwaved slug sprinkled with dog shit. I'd rather have the ZX 14R, but if I could have any bike in the world it world probably be either a Yamaha R6, a Kawasaki ZX6R, MV Agusta F4RR or a KTM 450 exc. I'd be plenty happy enough with any of them

[@AlecWyld]

I think they are ugly too, just satire. I seriously don't recommend a hayabusa as a first, or even second, bike. Lmfao.

[@ApeRiderr]

I recommend the busa as a last bike for when youre trying to off yourself in the squidiest way possible

[@debasishgamango5849]

Q: How to choose a motorcycle? A: Depends on how much you make.

[@waynepayne9875]

I have $3

[@classicambo9781]

@@waynepayne9875 invest in second hand bolt cutters then 😂

[@chrisspears4851]

@@classicambo9781 lmao

[@ritamdeb2232]

@@classicambo9781 hahahah you just made my day 😂

[@toxicclown2336]

@@classicambo9781 awesome

[@abigailphillips6817]

As someone who is just starting their research to becoming a rider and a 5ft 5in women, I found this video to be SUPER helpful. Keep up the amazing work! You both have great presentation/presenter presence

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Make sure you learn to do maintenance, it's not all about riding.

[@timestamp2525]

I gave the 69th like. You're welcome

[@motorcycleislife8296]

@@timestamp2525 lol

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Abigail Phillips Guys get tied up in engine size and horsepower. Don’t get caught up in that and ignore when they try and tell you that you need at least a 1000cc bike with 150 or more horsepower... for someone your size, a 300 to 500cc bike is good for highway riding.... if you don’t ever plan on staying on a highway more than 5 miles at a time, than a 250 (or even a 125cc Grom or Z125) might work for you... and don’t worry about getting a “motorcycle for life” most people’s first motorcycles get sold or traded within eighteen months as they learn their likes and dislikes... that said, if you get something like a Grom, 250 dual sport, or even a Himalayan; then adding a second bike and not trading in for one might be more fitting later on.... you’ll know why.....

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

mike force She was probably thumb typing and whatever she typed got autocorrected to “women.” It’s youtube, don’t get hung up on grammatical errors...

[@johnathanbodkin122]

I’ve found that sometimes a very beginner being able to reach the ground very easy isn’t always a good thing. I’ve seen some buddy’s try to flinstone the bike to a stop at highway-speeds.

[@Getthebacon]

LMAO

[@itzsheena5941]

😂😂🤣🤣 the imagery this just created in my mind!

[@ColbyBumington]

I hope your buddy’s were wearing decent flip flops 😬

[@brianworden7022]

Well then they need a brain, not a bike.

[@trogdor420]

6"3 and I did this on a vespa on my first ride. Slammed the breaks at an unexpected red light and put my feet down because the bike lost traction. Flintstoned to a stop about 5 metres past the light 😅

[@Phantasmagoria2164]

when he was on the scooter, you could feel how hard he tried not to smile.

[@treehousekohtao]

My brother in law has a scooter because he like to feel the wind on his vagina.

[@VelocityFilmsCO]

Neal Marshall - I really like this comment.

[@meat-hook]

Scooters and fat girls. Fun to ride until your friends find out.

[@denker032047146]

scooters a freaking awesome if you have close to work or just going to pop down to the shop. its a great compliment to a "real" bike.

[@feangelodiaz3350]

I have the cheapest scooter you can find but it’s really fun I like how easy it is to ride and you could probably say it gives me too much confidence as my first vehicle. I want to get a real bike now but idk what to get

[@redwarrior2342]

no one: that guy: my A S S

[@chris.pbacon1811]

I know. He was obsessed with his ass

[@kev5666]

😂😂😂 I cane looking for this comment.

[@plasma9839]

Lol

[@aritheartistt]

Exactly🤣

[@esauer25]

felt so out of place to hear him use the word ass in such a professional video haha

[@DanDanTheFireman]

Love this video. Getting people into motorcycling is the hardest step.

[@inshorereaper7623]

I fixed my gfs Honda rebel 250 after it sat for years.. in one day I learned and took it out around the backroads.. I fell in love.. my gf was telling me how much I’ve been missing out.. now I’m thinking about rebuilding the engine on a 90 Kawasaki 600 and maybe buy me a sportster to start out while learning more of how to fix them.. didn’t realize how soothing a ride on two wheels is.

[@kiradotee]

Nice to see you here Dan. 🙂

[@Slazlo-Brovnik]

The hardest step is to get 18 year old boys to survive the first 5 years on their 80HP+ machines.

[@forwardobservations8222]

once you feel the wind, you go all in

[@YeeHaw-jk3sr]

Love your content keep it up

[@aries666dc]

The way i started was really great to me and I'd definitely recommend it. Bought an old 2stroke 150cc bike to get used to riding on the road. Then a year or 2 later moved to a 400. Then after almost 4 years, moved to a litre bike. I felt confident and proficient at every step, as well as financially didnt get a hit at all

[@miguelalonsogarcia2475]

Thank you for this!! It really helps. Have you swapped to a bigger size since you wrote this comment?

[@ohbogey]

loving the rider position graphic! Production values!

[@kgsz]

cycle-ergo.com helps a lot, too.

[@jamessawley213]

That's what she said.

[@VictorFernandes8]

Why am I watching this without any driving license? lol

[@RevZilla]

Always good to get a head start! -DrewZilla

[@VictorFernandes8]

Agree!

[@daniellequinio2509]

DrJackCallaghan im 14 😂

[@omarperez4066]

Keeping options in the air homie. It's a smart move

[@souilluminat9280]

That's why you buy a dirtbike, you see cops to the fields you go.

[@clinchergt]

Well this is a huge coincidence. I decided today I'm buying a motorcycle and this series is probably gonna help me a lot. Videos seem to have great production value and an amazing, informative script. Thanks a lot guys

[@robertp457]

Check out Triumph their updated classics line are well built, comfortable, fun and well priced.

[@Civic-Voice]

clinchergt chose a bike yet?

[@ApeRiderr]

LOVE Triumph I just got a 2016 street triple r and Im in love, that triple whistle....

[@professorlayabout4878]

Cant wait to buy the new Bonnie t120.

[@IkeOzurumba]

awesome! good luck man! Make sure you don't get too much power right off the bat! It will save your life as you're learning. Be safe and take a rider course! it's a lifestyle change. you're gonna love it!!!

[@isaacgonzalez9013]

Time stamp 3:08 standard/naked bike 4:20 sport bike 6:18 cruiser bike 9:00 scooter 11:57 touring bike 14:31 sport touring bike 16:02 dirt bike 19:05 adv bike 20:50 dual sport

[@ayeTobi]

Thank you so much.

[@giuliocabunoc7695]

thank you

[@ninetyseven7656]

Thanks

[@DhaBanana]

Mvp

[@kamal92606]

❤️

[@jacobsgarage1458]

Supermoto is a fun starter

[@ChatniJay]

i bought a super moto for my first bike they are heaps of fun and have a fair bit of power if you need it

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

I would've bought the Suzuki DR-Z400 SM if it had fuel-injection and a 6th gear.

[@DominicanOps]

Hard to find. At least in my neck of the woods. Only option seems to be the DRZ. Other's that were "built", hard to trust sometimes.

[@LizardMane]

would be the perfect bike. still love my drz tho what did you get instead?

[@DominicanOps]

Got a CBR600RR. Supermotos are cool and all but at the end of the day I can't say no to a good looking sportbike. Maybe one day, I'll be able to afford a supermoto as a second bike.

[@BladeDoomer86]

Man, as a total noob, this video rocks. You guys are real pros. Liked and subbed

[@イエンスヨハンセン]

Really like those body position diagrams. I’m a complete four wheel petrolhead who is becoming majorly bike curious. I described the riding I want to do to an experienced friend who instantly said “SV650 is your first bike”. I’m starting to understand...

[@Lodethebig]

Did you end up buying an SV650? If so, what year was it? I'm looking into an SV650 as my first motorcycle and would love to hear what you have to say about it!

[@イエンスヨハンセン]

No I’m afraid not. I’m in the UK and 2 years ago, as covid raged, the best I could do was get a CBT (compulsory basic training) certificate, allowing me to ride 125cc/15hp motorcycles on “L” (for learner) plates. Although I’m plenty old enough, getting a licence was utterly impossible. Test centres focussed on the backlog of car drivers and bike tests were almost impossible to get. So I bought a CBR125R, and although I loved it, I quickly got interested in off-road, to which it clearly wasn’t suited. A year after, a white van did a janky u-turn from the wrong side of the road. I went over his bonnet and the bike stayed where it was, totalled. So was the van. But I got away with soft tissue injuries, and as I picked myself up off the tarmac, ready to lay into the chump in the van, I heard myself telling no one in particular, “on the plus side, I can get a dual sport now”. I still have that bike, a WR125R, and it does an admirable job on dirt. Less wonderful on tarmac. But having finally got my full licence, and agonised endlessly over whether to get a 200kg dirt friendly adv bike or a bigger dual sport. Then someone showed my the specs of a Kove 450 Rally, and on faith and hope alone, I ordered one. In June, I will hopefully be among the first dozen owners in England. A huge risk, buying something sight unseen, but it’s not my first time doing this. I reckon if you do enough research and follow your intuition, do and don’t look back, you rarely regret it.

[@Lodethebig]

@@イエンスヨハンセン Sorry to hear about your accident but good to hear that you are still riding! I will be test driving some bikes (including the SV650) over the following weeks. As it'll be my first bike I'll have nothing to compare it to so I probably won't regret anything I pick haha

[@イエンスヨハンセン]

@@Lodethebig yeah dude - just get on two wheels. It’s loads of fun!

[@patg14]

Been riding 14 years, done some track days, still watching beginner videos. Always something worthwhile.

[@roshannalturk]

"You don't want an adventure bike as your first bike." ".......mom, I want an adventure bike."

[@tigercs1]

CB500X, Versys 650, V-Strom 650 gooooo!

[@revivrevalchn3503]

I kinda a agree, as i'm not those people who start with smaller CC motorcycle then sold it to step up for larger one. Adventure bike is like all in one multi-role package in my opinion and that really interesting. and if i gonna buy one, i gonna use it for a very long time so i need those multi-purpose characteristic from that motorcycle.

[@mussabsaleem1718]

Adventure bike it is XD

[@uscopic4614]

@@tigercs1 I have my licence since 8 monthes, Vstrom rider here, and it's a really, really nice bike, don't hesitate to go for it !

[@Horses7]

@@revivrevalchn3503 but not for city rides

[@JeahnLaffitteAdventures]

The motion tracking is on point for the ergo graphics! Whoever’s doing that deserves an award! 🥇

[@brucedavidson7422]

A computer will track a group of pixels selected by a human! Thank the person that made the software:)

[@konncord]

Im 15 and my dad came to my room one day and asked if i want to try and ride a motorcycle, 3 months later im about to get my permit and trying to find a new bike since the one i got now is an older model and kinda broken, my dad just wanted to see if i can get in a new hobby so he didn’t buy anything expensive

[@aadityashrivastava7541]

Great, ride safe!

[@coolminer1231]

I’m 20 and when I told my parents I was toying with the idea of buying a dirt bike they called me stupid and said that I’m going to kill myself😂

[@jacobcrow1042]

Your so lucky , my dad will let me ride insane dirtbiked like a cr250 and a crf450r at 5”7 and 140lbs . But he won’t let me get a r3

[@myraserpentqueen5254]

@@coolminer1231 lmao same, I’m 20 too and literally today I asked my mum if I could buy one/learn? And she laughed then said no😑with this kinda face

[@SophiaPetrillosBuddy]

@@coolminer1231 we're all going to die someday, so why not give it a go? You're an adult, so making a "dumb" decision is your decision

[@Anony_Max]

10:29 Notice that motorscooters are also automatic transmission(for what I know) and are VERY comfy and easy to drive. I have driven an N-max as a 15 year old and it was easy as hell. You basically only need to know what-what does.

[@aviduke]

Very true. After 160,000km on motorcycle 600cc inline 4, 750cc v twin, 500cc parallel twin, I got a pcx 125, very comfy and easy to ride. Held 65mph pretty decent and no chain maintenance

[@acquiredtargett6015]

Thanks for doing this beginner series. I really appreciate it

[@sethsullivan5295]

I started out with a 150cc scooter. I was that brand new beginner. I gained confidence and moved up to a 250cc and now I have a Honda 700 and a Can-Am Spyder. I can relate to your video! I love motorcycling and now have years in and look forward to years more!

[@aguyfromnothere]

If the Spyder was electric I would get one. Still might try it.

[@MadCuzUBroke]

@@aguyfromnothere what’s the main difference or pro/con of a bike being electric vs gas?

[@freezingicy9457]

@@MadCuzUBroke there are no pros. The only difference is now youre using petroleum indirectly instead of directly

[@wlt3585]

​@MadCuzUBroke Ease of use is a big one-most if not all of them you just power on and go. There's no warming to be done or worry about stalling like gas powered bikes. They aren't the fastest things but they get you around very nifty. There's also the heavily reduced amount of maintenance, but that's electric powered vehicles in general. If you were primarily going to be riding in a busy city, 100% electric bikes are a contender

[@kellyfucillo9259]

Four months on a Honda Navi for me learning the basics. Now I have a Speed 400 on order.

[@mycomgame007]

*didn't know volume was loud* "WE'RE GONNA SHOW YOU HOW TO CHOOSE A MOTORCYCLE" Parents: "...What are you watching???"

[@omdzsful]

lol

[@birddaddydetta]

Your response: "A video that shows me how to choose a motorcycle."

[@CelticRider84]

reply, "Porn. ......Did you not just hear what he said?!"

[@burns0100]

Well thats one way to say "Mum I want to buy a Motorcycle".

[@cosplaylover]

Honestly I told my parents that I wanted a motorcycle and they were fine with it. My adoptive grandmother (long story) on the other hand was like, “THEY ARE DEATH TRAPS!” Still didn’t convince me to not want one😂

[@liamh9814]

For newbies and returners, I really think a scooter is the way to get the feel of the road, especially if you are not doing to many miles at first. A year on something like a Honda PCX is a great way of getting your brain in shape for the road, plus it's practical too. In Europe the scooter is the default choice. Sure they are not as cool as a motorbike but: they are cheap to buy and run; simple to operate; nippy; practical; and fun. Oh yes and you can usually park them anywhere.

[@ghourmi]

True. I'm happy with my honda forza scooter.

[@7somekindofsomething]

Nah. Get something like a 250cc. A scooter isn’t a real bike.

[@cyjanek7818]

​@@7somekindofsomethingthe thing is that when "real bikes" are stored for half a year due to weather I ride my "not real bike" whole year. Scooters are not perfect but they are the realest of them all simply because you can actually use them all the time

[@jululugz2893]

​@@cyjanek7818 I agree and practical too since the underseat storage capacity can fit a full face helmet (yamaha nmax 155). I use the scooter more than my standard/nked bike (suzuki thunder 125/en125).

[@KhainiSader]

dual sport is good for city riding as well!!! You sit tall so people can see you and you can see more around you. You can go over pot holes, bad roads and escape accidents like jumping the curb etc The height is intimating but if you ride proper then you will be fine! They usually come low CC engines with especially the modern ones but you get good gas mileage and longer service intervals. Dont even have to be afraid of dropping the bike(just upgrade handle bar or/AND put on hand guards) + a skid plate and a seat upgrade if you plan to ride 2 + hours in single ride

[@gunchowder5065]

Brooklyn Adventure dude on a dual sport literally all you need is a new seat and hand guards to keep from breaking levers. I just got rid of my wr for a street bike and I miss the comfy riding position, the ability to go anywhere and being able to throw it off a bridge, pick it up and ride it again. Now if I just tip over on my new bike, I have to worry about paint. And dual sport or dirt bike parts are as cheap as it comes

[@KhainiSader]

dropped my bike plenty and dont care either. BEST IN WORLD :D

tall seat height doesn't matter, since you aren't supposed to ride with you feet on the ground.

[@ripmax333]

when you are at a stop you need your feet or at least one on the ground, so at some point it does matter.

[@KhainiSader]

actually even MSF tells you you need only 1 foot on the ground. NOT BOTH. Leave 1 foot on the rear brake. Usually I leave my bike in first gear while holding the clutch in and left foot down with right foot on rear brake. Good habit to learn for hill starts as well and holding the bike on hill!. im 5'10 and with 31.5 inch inseam with 36.5 inch seat height, you will get comfortable after a while

[@shikhanshu]

dayumn.. what an extremely high quality video... impressed!

[@Floof_Factory]

Yeah, pretty easy to understand. Well scripted, straight to the point and informative

[@angelao824]

Shikhanshu Agarwal agreed!

[@thfreakinacage]

My first bike at 19 was a ZX-6R. Full on forward leaning sports bike position. But... I was 19. I had the body and the fitness to handle it. Now I'm in my 30s, I like nice bolt upright comfy bikes. So I'm glad I got a sports bike while I could :)

[@vice.nor.virtue]

"Spurge, you look like you're ready for a day shopping at the Italian market!" ahah I couldn't have said it better myself. I remember family vacations in Italy when I was about 10 and my gosh I have never seen more human beings riding scooters in any other country my whole life!

[@murdochcampbell7211]

They so positive about the 50cc scooter

[@brandonbariel8279]

that wasn't 50 cc both of them where at least 150cc

[@theflyingbrompton4787]

...both scoots were 300cc.

[@MacTechG4]

rozbi; it’s the Mopet show, YAAAAY! (Waves arms madly) ;)

[@EnlightenedSavage]

Scooters are a blast. Engine size is a indicator of nothing. Your prejudice exposes your inexperience.

[@DocHollidayGames]

@@EnlightenedSavage I love scooters, but I definitely enjoy a 150cc more than the 50cc one I used to own. That extra power is extremely helpful when I need to get out of dangerous situations in a hurry, and helped me get out of the path of drivers who were texting and driving more than once. I almost got plowed into at a red light by a driver who was on his phone, and my 50cc would not have been able to accelerate fast enough to avoid him like I did with my 150cc.

[@bossladya3268]

So professional explaining but then when he says ASS🤣🤣🤣🤣 I laugh like a 5 year old. Great Video guys

[@rathoreanil008]

Hahahah... 😂 Me too...

[@Filitelchy]

How I chose my bike, > I have been wanting to get a bike for a while > Go into Motorcycle shop and look around > I go onto the stage (it was on old auction house) and look around > One 'cycle sticks out due to nonchalant colours and framework > Sit down on it > Find out it's an Indian, not bad, not bad > Knows how much power is in it that's probably not good for beginners > Continue to look around and sit on a few more bikes > All have an odd feeling so I go back to the Indian > Indian has a nice feeling > I buy it > It works perfectly for me, despite me being a beginner _ Then I watched this and found out that it's fine for beginners. Lol

[@alantaylor6691]

Is the Indian 2 or 4 stroke and how many cc is it?

[@samwell_6977]

dude I love that “ass” is a professional and technical term for this

[@sarahmoore3516]

I've been driving a scooter for about a year (Genuine Buddy 125). I love to see how people smile when they see me. It's adorable. I've been thinking about getting a "real motorcycle" for a couple months. I always knew my scooter would be a gateway drug, just like these guys said.

[@RamenOnWheels]

Sarah I get those same looks. People find it unique and interesting for some reason. 😄 scooters 4 life.

[@dominicmotes6940]

I like my tiny motorbikes like the 90 cc ct90

[@djpeteyc]

Dude same!! Looking to get a grom though. I think it will be a good transition

[@therealshimo]

I only have a bicycle

[@names-j]

I have a Grom, you get a bunch of confused looks. More fun than a scooter but the same power.

[@JDelta87]

It seems with every video the quality improves but you all have reached a new level of production with this series. Excellent work.

[@will3673]

I'll get uhh... one with a ... training wheels

[@burns0100]

Scooter it is.... lol.

[@cosplaylover]

Honestly as soon as I saw the storage on the scooter I was like, “I chose this one!”

[@burns0100]

You can add storage to any bike and it is recommended you do if you plan to use it for commuting and travel. A top box is generally the easiest option for most bikes other then the cruiser style ones.

[@TheRealElmoSkateTeam]

@@burns0100 all I gotta say is.... backpacks haha

[@burns0100]

Yes backpacks are good or more specifically rucksacks but the benefit of hard storage is it can hold more rigid objects like your Helmet and it's waterproof. If you're looking into backpacks I'd suggest Kriega.

[@Test-pw2rb]

So happy to see scooters included in this list. Scooters need love too!

[@ethancooper1560]

I’ve seen dirt bike riders play on a scooter after a race and even hit small jumps with it, it’s just so stupid it’s fun

[@fatherton1]

Wow! This is an excellent video! My biggest complaint with KZbin in general is there are too many people who ramble and don't know how to make a point. The guys who made this video are pros and drive home their point with authority. Fast moving, informative, with excellent visuals. Great Video, guys!

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Franklin Atherton Yep, Revzilla lost a pro when Lem decided on moving away from videos and Revzilla... I hope he gets all he wants out of life and congratulations to him on his weight loss....

[@ItchyKneeSon]

I live in Japan and started on an old, beat-up 2-stroke 49cc scooter that I wasn't afraid to dump or crash. Light, great handling, zippy, cheap. Once I learned how other drivers treat scooters (legally limited to 30kph and people regularly pass going 60kph) and got comfortable, I bought an older dual-purpose, on/off-road 2-stroke bike with some cargo room, longer legs, and a manual gearshift. I love being able to stand up and see over traffic to avoid potential dangers, or to just take in the scenery. I feel like this progression was very logical.

[@DiegoRuiz1991]

The car equivalent for these bikes: · Standard / Naked = the affordable sportscar · Sportbike = the not-affordable sportscar · Cruiser = the clumsy old-school muscle car · Scooter = the Smart · Maxiscooter = the econobox · Touring = the roadtrip machine · Dirtbike = the hardcore offroader · Adventure = some are body-on-chassis SUVs (mostly KTM & BMW), some are crossover SUVs (almost all the rest) · Dual-sport/Enduro = a civilized hardcore offroader or a radical body-on-chassis SUV EXTRA · Sports-tourer = the sports sedan · Scrambler = that one tuned muscle car that looks like it could offroad... kinda · Trials = the rock crawler For me, offroad bikes are the most interesting. Back in the 70s and 80s they had a 4-wheel equivalent, manufacturers actually produced cars that could battle against the offroad bikes on the wider gravel roads. Once the late 80s hit, most car manufacturers just quit while the bike guys never stopped going crazier. A current dirtbike is stupidly capable to the point you don't have low-quality options, all dirtbikes are insanely good. Just imagine a SUV only being sold with a V8, a reinforced lightweight chassis and a $10k suspension, it's insane... but people love that on a motorbike, they enjoy them, buy them and race them.

[@subscribetomefornoreason7294]

Diego Ruiz it’s because normal people buy cars but enthusiasts buy cars and bikes

[@aidan4943]

no respect for supermoto

[@nikolasgunadi765]

Klr650 = Xj cherokee

[@AH-fl4lx]

Yamaha MT10=camaro ss

[@cameronnock1646]

can-am and Polaris?

[@terebiomimasu]

Awesome. This is one of the best 'For Beginner' videos I have ever seen. Either these guys are amazing speakers or they rehearsed like crazy. Really impressive.

[@Alex__palumbo]

I spent an hour at the dealership debating between the Iron 883 and the Forty-Eight because I am fairly short. The sales person swapped out seats so i could feel what different options/heights felt like in addition to comparing mid and forward controls.

[@owndapwn]

I'm going to put a +1 for dual sport and supermoto for a first bike. Because these are designed for off road use, more or less, they can handle anything a new rider would be scared of. Potholes, speedbumps, changes in height from DOT doing shoddy work, fallen branches you just can't go around, road kill, etc. Bikes like the XT250, CRF250L, or DRZ400SM both make great bikes that are hard to get bored of. I ride my 9whp (14bph reported) XT225 just as much as I ride my 120whp (120bph stock) Sabre V65. I recently got a DRZ400SM to compliment my not-yet-dualsport-converted DRZ400E, and all of these would leave you hard pressed to be unbalanced by obstacles, and dual sports handle inclement weather like a dream. My XT has been ridden through over 2ft deep flood waters, hundreds of miles of gravel roads, up and down flights of stairs (Don't tell campus security), you never have to slow down for speedbumps because fuck it, and I intentionally take it when it snows because it handles the snow a million times better than my BMW E28. And after all that, I still take the XT to hare scramble tracks and do trail riding (It's the same bike as the TTR225, which was a trail bike), and it does pretty well in flat track riding, though the relatively short suspension travel doesn't let it do motocross style jumps and whoops all that easily, though I have done it. If you want a bike that'll inspire confidence in any situation, a dual sport is definitely something to consider. Just keep in mind if you go with a 400 class dualsport, that's a mid-sized street bike but a big ass dirt bike, and you will find a hard time finding traction off road when you get on it.

[@m.mcgehee6858]

Bjerken Badger badger squad

[@ditchdot]

This was actually extremely helpful, other videos are so technical and I know nothing about motorcycles so this was easy to understand, thank you for making this

[@MelanieAntunes27]

Dirt bikes have a special place in my heart. I have one and I love it

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Imagine the fun of a dirt bike, but being able to go anywhere with it. Welcome to motorcycles

[@1aande1]

@@motorcycleislife8296 Supeemotos

[@shubhamkondedeshmukh2673]

Which dirt bike do you have?

[@moro1112]

That scooter would look damn good in my garage next to my Prius ! 🤔

[@Anthonybrother]

lmao

[@calcrappie8507]

I think a great beginner bike is the street legal dual sport KLX 250. Bought the KLX (camo version) for mainly off road desert and minor street work. Turns out this bike is surprisingly good for city streets and in town commuting. Good for lane splitting too. 6 speeds and you will be doing lots of shifting but it is very smooth and easy to do. Power is adequate. Top speed maybe 85 mph but really not designed for freeways. I'm getting close to 70 mpg so very economical. Fun little bike. Electric start. Fuel injected. Disc brakes on front and back. Negatives are it's rather tall, but it does come down to earth when you sit on it. Pretty good seat and comfort for being a dual sport. Maybe 5 foot 10 inch or taller for rider height.

[@egyptwns89_26]

I had a 2012 Harley Davidson Sportster with a 1200cc Iron883 motor and I was in love with that bike. It was the right size for me and the right style. It was light enough for me to be able to pick up. But I had to return it shortly after getting it. I was never big on bigger bikes but I have thought about them from time to time. But I miss that Sportster.

[@rwauyo]

Thank you guys!!! You guys helped me get a new bike 2 years after I first watched. Watched again and broke out of my shell and committed to a new biking style.

[@annjfk]

This is one of the top videos that explain what the different types of motorcycles are. really informative.

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Hopefully my wife will be taking the course this summer! She’s interested in the new Honda Rebel 300 or 500, her being 5’1” tall I think it would make a excellent starter bike for her.

[@John_Ridley]

Honestly those are pretty much the PERFECT beginner bike. Pretty much any able-bodied person can handle them and they can be kept in the stable even if you acquire more wheels.

[@mariocruzgomezmg]

Me too! I'm saving for my first one too!

[@shadowgirl3282]

That's what I want to get to learn as well!!

[@chillydawgg4354]

Go for the 500

[@shubhamkondedeshmukh2673]

LOL get her a 150cc bike.

[@leonardhill4440]

This whole video is me… I’m a very new rider. Two months. This was extremely helpful thank you so much. How cool would it be to hang out with these guys for a day ride. Probably learn a ton.

[@theobryden2889]

Why have I watched this 5 times in the past 2 years, and I still don't have my license :(

[@elxthrs]

Mate same here😂😂

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Takes a big commitment, cost money to do the msf course plus buy a bike is expensive

[@FalconWindblader]

Well, even if you're just gonna be a regular rider with no interests of really getting into bikes, you'd still hafta fork quite a decent amount of $$ getting both the license & a decent bike after all. & i'm speaking as a guy who'd been interested in bikes for over 10 years, & still don't have a bike license & not getting one any time soon.

[@thecman26]

Take the MSF class, trust me!

[@warriorharj79]

@@FalconWindblader why

[@kamarynkamaryn]

You guys hands down have the best videos on youtube. High quality in-depth reviews and you guys offer so much help

[@TMisangel]

You such as

[@mirorinne4069]

You forgot the street legal dirtbikes, the supermoto. A friend of mine has a Husqvarna 701 and it's absolutely amazing. Lots of power, lots of fun, and you can ride it for long distances too, but it will come in a hefty price since it uses really much gas. Overall the most popular "motorcycle" in my country at least, every young rider buys a 50cc supermoto when they get their licence, (i know you don't need one there for such a small bike but in europe it's a different thing.) And after that they buy a 125cc Supermoto, after getting that licence too. And then when they turn 18 they can take on the motorcycle licence and buy a 450, 650,701 etc. Although there are a lot of other bikes here too, i think that's the most popular here at least.

[@derekr539]

They said they didn't get every category and there are lots more variations.

[@paradox5919]

They showed a street legal dirtbike tho

[@eemelihamalainen3745]

PV se pitää olla eikä mikää smoto derbi😂😂😂

[@WhiskeyLaroo]

This moment when i knew i always wanted the cruiser and clicked the video to find out its not only wicked bike but it is actually perfect for beginners..awesome 😁

[@mykeswaggins9330]

I worked so hard for the past 30 yrs and looking to blow my money on different hobbies. MC is one of them

[@Skydmig]

Yamaha MT-07 (FZ-07 for the US) is a great starter bike that will fulfill most rider's needs for a long time. Some will say that it is too much power, but If you are ready to ride a motorcycle I really think it is perfect.

[@calebtvog]

StiffWood yep

[@yamaha1293]

StiffWood it is a good bike to start on if the person starting is no the person to be throttle crazy when they think they have control over the bike, if they can control themselves while learning its a perfect bike.

[@andygeorge6065]

Agreed, bought the tracer 700 (MT07 with a half fairing), perfect

[@midibudu]

im happy to see the sv650 as the first option, i own one myself (sv 650s 1999) and is the only thing i drive, i have no car, and no other bike, and its my first bike as well, tons of torque low mid, more than fast enough, a bit on the heavy ish side, but nothing that i mind, sounds awesome, runs like a rock, i use it to comute daily and to do some roadtrips with my friends (last one was 9 hours straight only stopping to fill up the tank and eat)

[@commandtheline]

Love my SV. Wife just bought a SFV. Glad to see the SV getting a nod for a new rider and for the standard/naked class. Seems too often the FZ gets all the attention and for good reasons. But, as another comment mentioned, i just didn't get much character out of the FZ. I like the buzz of a twin, specially at low RPM with a good pipe.

[@thegloriousdipshit4274]

midibudu thank biking Jesus that Suzuki brought em back!

[@midibudu]

theGloriousDipshit meh.... for me The new one is still a gladius with the sv name :( i was hoping for more on the 2nd gen lines, with a N and S variants, as well as a 1000

[@Skydmig]

It is a good bike and has had a lot of time for refinement. A good starter bike too. Personally I still think the Yamaha MT-07 is a bike that will last you much longer as you get more experience.

[@midibudu]

both are awesome bikes!!! cant wait to try the mt07, one of the few inline 2 engines i like, next to the nuda900

[@crazycheerful3570]

5ft and 2in women over here... I was really scared that my only good option was a scooter but thanks to all this information I see it’s not! Keep it up with this good editing quality!

[@Muschl96]

I'm 5.5" and my first bike was a BMW F 650 CS Scarver. It's a good bike for beginners.

[@crazycheerful3570]

@@Muschl96 thanks for the recommendation!! ^^

[@jimmie1930]

SAME! I’m 5’3 and was scared I would only be able to use a scooter

[@lilyjean8110]

This was soooooo helpful. Ive been shuffling which bike i want to get (which i was definitely set on a Yamaha YZF-R3) and didnt really consider how many options i actually had.

[@davidd19lp80]

This video helped me more than any forums on the internet! Thank you RevZilla!

[@SVKTed]

Impressive and helpful video. I really appreciate how politely you are trying to give advice and yet not force any choices for the motorcyclist. These approach trully shows how good-hearted people you are. Bravo!

[@thatchanguy]

This is an excellent video explaining a hobby that has a good amount of complexity that you’ve made more straightforward. Though scripted, your delivery and back and forth is one of the best I’ve seen - in any industry. I’m not even in the market, but thoroughly enjoyed your efforts. Keep it up!

[@Drunken_Hamster]

Honestly, I really like that white scooter.

[@Wetballs]

Only a sjw would like a scooter

[@StoryoftheYear16]

@@Wetballs name checks out.

[@Wetballs]

@@StoryoftheYear16 lol

[@cameron2900x]

StoryoftheYear16 BRUH

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

John Smith I, as the first person to use the term “Libtard” in emails or social media, am here to tell you that you are wrong on this... (and I think you are a Russian Bot)

[@justice7788]

Thanks for including scooters, awesome video 👍

[@papatorr3669]

Great Vid, well done. Having ridden since '75, and ridden every one of these categories: the Step Through Touring Motorcycle (Maxi Scooter) deserves its own category. For years, I felt at odds with scooters as not real motorcycles. I was Anti Scooter! But no longer. The Maxi is an around town, run errands vehicle. It is a day trip to the mountains motorcycle. It is a mid sized long distance touring motorcycle. Capable of two up with a 400-650cc. It's more comfortable (and better handling) than sport bikes (duh!), most standards or cruisers. You can lean back, feet forward, sit straight up feet below, or lean forward feet on passenger boards on some. I can ride it like a "sporty" bike and be totally relaxed. It's easy to go 10 over the limit on mountain roads while relaxed, comfortable, and smiling the whole time. My wrists, elbows, and neck tire on a sport bike. My but on a cruiser. My legs/knees on a standard. But it's my face muscles that tire on a Step Through Touring Bike! They have longer wheelbase, better wind/rain protection, better gas mileage, more comfortable seats, better beginner bikes, not top heavy, and ample storage compared to most engine forward bikes. It's a design that's going to keep growing as riders get older, and more women consider two wheeled transportation. "Engine Forward" vs "Engine Below", not Motorcycle vs Scooter anymore.

[@nessh]

I’m 5’5” and being able to have my feet firmly on the ground is my main concern- but I’m not interested in a cruiser. I’m looking at the Z650.

[@99sinking]

And here i am, cruising around with my 105cc honda i got for 600 bucks..

[@omargonzales3]

@MFulmer456 and what do you call those bikes

[@kozatas]

@MFulmer456 Tell him that "they call it scrambler, a subdivision of standard bikes."

[@dcd5050]

@MFulmer456 not a bad way to go. My first ride a was a bus.... haha nah seriously my first bike was a 50cc yamaha jog r. And I miss it so much haha it was fun

[@dcd5050]

@@wbakOG those are cool bikes

[@Xergecuz]

My first bike was a 110cc 83 honda trike, I used to spend all weekend on it.

[@Daniel010601]

I’m leaning entirely on this video for my first bike choice for next year! ( taking classes now!) . Very well done by the way ! You guys know what you’re talking about

[@jpvl1772]

11:00 Did I saw an Akrapovic exhaust on the moped?

[@TIOLIOfficial]

List of bikes: 3:06 - Standard 4:19 - Sport bike 6:18 - Cruiser 8:58 - Scooter 11:55 - Touring 14:31 - Sport-touring 16:00 - Dirt bike 19:03 - Adventure bike (ADV) 20:48 - Dual sport

[@Abel-Alvarez]

I'm definitely getting a Cruiser, they look so awesome and comfortable to get through LA traffic.

[@ArthurKingoftheBritons404]

Abel Alvarez You'd never catch me driving in L.A, no matter the distance is you'll always get there faster by walking haha.

[@bezimienny1337]

cruiser is gay

[@ThePerbin]

Great vid. How bout part two talking about the classes of motorcycle that didn't fit in this vid ?

[@oakstrong1]

In UK younger riders can only take a test on 125cc bike: less power makes it less likely to "run away" from you at high speed but it is fast enough to keep up with the traffic on highways (in theory, I never got that much out of the bikes I have ridden... because they were old?) but it is still light and easy to manoeuvre as well as to pick up if you drop the bike/fall over - something you can expect to do at least while still learning. (Well, my first bike was Suzuki Van Van: a nice, easy to ride but much heavier bike I have had since!) I'm only 160 cm so a cruise bike felt safer, as it was lower to the ground and I was able to put both feet fully onto the ground rather than the medium riding style bikes, on which I could only reach with my toes. My son who has never ridden even a bicycle before this is now riding the cruise bike although he is taller than me. My current bike is Honda MSX / Honda Grom. It is a lovely town bike, feels almost like riding a bicycle and again. I can put my feet comfortably onto the ground during long wait at traffic lights, so I don't get tired balancing the bike on just one tippy-toe foot but I can sit comfortably on the roadside while taking a break. Kawasaki pro 125 is almost identical, although I found the seat of 2018 model higher so I could only put my toes down. My favourite bike is still probably by last bike style: a marriage of a scooter and a lightweight motorbike 2011 style Suzuki Viva aimed at Asian market. it is almost as easy to get on and off as a scooter, doesn't have a clutch to worry about but still have gears to give a bit more control. Not that I would recommend it, but because of the way gears are organised, it is possible to ride one even wearing just sandals. (I was doing just that, skirt and sandals when I had an accident: even at around 10 - 15 km / h I had a massive area of asphalt burn on my leg that took longer to heal than my broken collar bone! A stupid price to pay for vanity!) These bikes - Honda and Suzuki still do them for Asian market; a month ago a new Dream cost under $2000 - are even more lightweight than Grom and as they are aimed at commuting and shopping trips, they take a shopping basket at the front; also the seats are fairly flat so you can strap something at the back as well as carry a passenger. Because the style is more like a ladies bike, I have successfully carried a medium sized suitcase between my feet and indeed you see huge bags of vegetables etc being transported from the wholesale market to local ones... Both Honda and Suzuki are reliable makes and if taken care of can run perfectly more than a decade later. My guess is that the seat on my Viva must have been comfortable, because whenever I came to the parking lot, either at the market or at work, the security guy would be invariably sitting on my bike, even though there were dozens of other bikes to choose from. Indeed, I had no complaints while commuting although I could have done with a little more suspension on country roads. I have driven both Honda Smash and my Viva on footpaths across the field and on dodgy pavement that stops suddenly to a drop several inches. That's when being able to put both of the feet down to steady the bike becomes really useful. I guess that because they are so lightweight, neither the makes Honda nor Suzuki seem to sink so readily into mud and if one does, it is not too had work to get one it out: I'm anything but strong, but I used to regularly lift the back end of the bike to park it more tightly - but I won't do that with the Grom! So if you want an easy commute and can get hold of Honda Dream or Smash or "old" style Suzuki Viva, go for it. Otherwise, Grom or Kawasaki are nice beginner choices.

[@fakeman7717]

life goes by too fast to read all of that

[@oakstrong1]

Update: I have been riding Honda Rebel, and a brand new Hoodlam. I love them both but especially the latter with its "arm chair posture" and wide "platforms" for feet that feel ever so comfortable. If I ever can buy a second bike (Grom is still great and ever so forgiving bike) for longer trips, it has to be a cruiser!

[@noxk1992]

I just started riding a motorcycle this year and it's a Gixxer 150. Now that I know more about bikes. I am attracted to cruiser bikes. I don't want to die riding so a cruiser is best for me. The comfy seat, a cool looking bike, and still be able to experience riding. Honda Rebel's the cheapest in my country but soon I'll be riding an HD Fatboy

[@willloveless9327]

i have yet to see ANYTHING like this on youtube. The main point in this video seems to be the geometry between riders and the bike., which seems to be a lost concept on most "review" videos.

[@burns0100]

Hell the tip about walking into your dealer and sitting on the bike for a solid 10-15 minutes was something you don't hear often but is probably a key factor in buying the perfect bike.

[@sennsir]

Advice that was left out: Cruisers are still really heavy & not ideal (if you actually want to learn how to lean). Single cylinder engines will throw a rod, if pushed for long distances (even at speed limit). Also, you want a liquid-cooled motorcycle. A cooler engine is a healthier engine. 👌🏍💨✌️Ride safe everyone

[@monacoc3181]

sennsir_ 98% of supersport riders have no idea how to lean properly so I doubt people on the cruisers will care

[@ahmadhasif979]

In Malaysia The Yamaha one cylinder 2stroke is really famous,, They go to long trip with that,, dint broke down or anything and some are Air cooled

[@monacoc3181]

Ahmad Hasif yea, Cuz you know 2 strokes never blow up ever! They’re bullet proof😂😂 not.

[@ahmadhasif979]

Monaco C hehehe, We average malaysian only afford that kind of bike, lol , Those crazy tax makes Bike same price as car

[@bkingski1125]

My first bike was carborated & air cooled. No problems....just don't leave it idling and dont redline ever and you'll be fine.

[@donaldbarrett2267]

I've been riding for almost 48 years. I miss the old standards with all the options like luggage racks, backs rests and crash bars.

[@jbean530]

I want crash bars.

[@arknv5112]

I'm a car enthusiast, mostly doing autocross and rallying once in a while and switching to bikes as a beginner I'm very much happy and satisfied on my Yamaha PG-1 dual sport. It does the job, the MPG is amazing and I can trail with it perfect for my daily and extra activities

[@kompshi]

an amazing explanation for beginner bike riders ..........i wanted to buy a Harley as my first bike but there are other who said don't get a Harley...but you guys gave a better explanation as to why i should or should not buy a particular bike as my first bike.

[@thus.spoke.zarathustra]

Buy a harley

[@Mohsinkhan-407]

Great detailed explanation on the sitting postures and comfort on variety of bikes. Kudos to the professional review! 👍🏼

[@matijahorsky7478]

11:07 man you have to have that akrapovic exhaust on a vespa

[@essebug1066]

I started with a dirt bike, now I have a dual sport and then I'll graduate to a adventure bike, cruiser and then sport! That's my life plan!

[@Sqeptick]

For the last few months, a lot of your videos (including this one) aren't showing up in my subscriptions queue. May want to check your settings when you publish new vids.

[@joshuaholmes7929]

Same here

[@maskedr6726]

thats something thats going with youtube

[@waynepayne9875]

I always thought of bikers as mean guys but these two were terrific showcasing everything about these bikes and putting it in completely understandable terms. Subscribed!

[@jakeedgell591]

I work appliance sales and I gotta say, the big gruff leather clad biker guys almost always have patience and a good sense of humor, and are generally pleasant to talk to and work with. Middle aged soccer moms on the other hand...

[@chrisspears4851]

@@jakeedgell591 Lmao so true. The tough are chill and the nice are bitchy.

[@ricardomilos6874]

Jake Edgell just from the bikers I’ve met, Harley riders seem to be mostly unlikeable douchbags, older guys that ride Honda cruisers are the nicest guys around, and sport Ike riders are very happy/go-lucky type guys...but this is just from my experiences

[@davidshore954]

Thank you for this video. Very informative. I was confused as to what my first bike was going to be. After watching, I can see that a cruiser bike, maybe a Honda Rebel 300, will be my first bike. Thank you again for making great informative videos. Keep up the great job

[@atp1130]

David Shore get a 500 the 300 will feel slow in two weeks trust me.

[@RealCoachRonn]

I'm a rider returning after nearly 17 years not owning bike. My first liter bike was a 2003 Hyubusa. My first cruiser was a 96 fatboy. Than you guys because all the various style bikes I see at dealerships muddled my decision process.

[@ferramirez4570]

I'm not into bikes but the firts one at beggining of the video it's such a beauty definitely my kind.

[@danielgilljam1715]

You forgot to mention that most cruisers weigh like a billion tones

[@TheVillainInGlasses]

That's why I like my Warrior so much. Aluminum frame means it's a good 200 lbs less than a similarly sized Harley/Honda.

[@GURken]

not in a modern world with its vulkan s and ctx700

[@CarolinaCowboys]

I like the looks of them, but they're just too heavy.

[@austinmosier6558]

Carolina Cowboys too heavy you only gonna pick all that weight unless you drop it. Standing it up is all you need to do.

[@unclejane7453]

Would you like to tickle trout with me?

[@alexeastwood5029]

For people starting out I always recommend the Yamaha v-star.

[@natebit7167]

I love the body position diagrams used in this vid- they do a fantastic job at visualizing the ergonomics of each job

[@MJKircher1221]

Definitely would've liked to see some cafe racers.

[@darthravo]

I've been riding a 150cc Yamaha which is fun to ride. Really want to buy a new bike but the powerful ones are so expensive here, I'm having to defer for a few years!

[@krasozbourne6198]

150cc is only available on south east asia and poor country's

[@thedarkknight095]

@@krasozbourne6198 Hey moron if your really think that 150 cc motorcycles are only for poor countries then you should quit riding.They make bikes not because people can't afford expensive motorcycles but they do that cuz there are high demands of every motorcycle of every class varying from 150 cc to 1500 cc(or more) . And people love riding 150 cc motorcycles cuz it's your bike which revs and your attitude who roars.

[@rob379lqz]

830 km from Footner Lake to Edmonton at about an average of 160 km/hr all the way. 4 fuelups. I trucked my 1990 Kawasaki EX500 up north with a brand new Metzler. I did 830km in 6 hours... 4 stops for (fuel, bugs off, sprite/water, snickers bar). I do believe I am 97%... so top 3%... I am sorry I have no recording back then. ... my Metzler was under have remaining after the 830km. Just sayin’ my autobiog.... I might write my stuff at some point.

[@RickyRicardo03]

Hey, shout out to the Vespa 🛵! It always made me smile when i was learning to ride. Took it on long trips too! (From Eugene OR➡️Provo UT)