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[@yammienoob]

Big flexing on this video but you know I had to do it to em... yammienoob.co to WIN THOSE BIKES!

[@SikSh0oter]

Why does Yammie look like a motorcycle priest with his mic in the middle of his collar

[@yammienoob]

I am your god

[@stephenpierce2726]

@@yammienoob Spreading the word of our Lord and Savior, Rossi.

[@Daddybigbore]

@@yammienoob Blasphemy!

[@turbocharged9589]

Papa Yam has always been a play on Fr. Yam.

[@waffles4322]

It's Yammie though, so he should wear it over his belt buckle 😂

[@RaidenF8]

I like this style of video a lot more. We can actually see the bike you are talking about (in the picture frame) rather than being shown a random clip.

[@adrianhires6500]

Really happy that you made this list! Both me and my brother are beginner riders. He wants a Ducati Scrambler, I’ve wanted a Triumph Bonneville since I was 14. Now I know which Scrambler to recommend to him 👍🏼 thanks papa yam

[@jonnybreckless]

Royal Enfield 650 twins should be on this list. Great retro bike at a phenomenal price. They've become one of the top selling bikes worldwide for good reason.

[@joseneto2343]

i got one , its super fun!

[@alecnelson3000]

He just apologized about this today ;)

[@jakebigelow554]

INT650 is my first bike and I love it!

[@Iwannagofast94]

Yammie, there’s also the royal enfield’s, or Moto Guzzi V7. I have a Moto Guzzi V7 Stone so biased but they’re awesome. Quirky, stylish, but still reliable. Love it.

[@vsnutz]

I'm eyeballing the Moto Guzzi V7 lll Stone myself! All the versions are sharp looking.

[@rpwatcheswhetever]

Love my Moto Guzzi V7!

[@pjskeleton]

He’ll never get on a Royal Excrement, but I think if enough people remind him that Moto Guzzi exists and that the V7 III is better than every single bike on this list, maybe, MAYBE, MAAAAYYYYBE a Moto Guzzi will get into a video someday.

[@AronBuilds]

As a 2015 Bolt C Spec owner, it's pretty great! I'm 6'2" and 290lbs and it fits alright for me and still pulls when I need it to. I got it "brand new" in March and love every moment of my last 1200 miles! Still waiting to finish restoring my 77 Wing before doing mods to it though.

[@dgof200]

Five months ago I saw this videos, now I own a motorcycle. Honestly the best thing ever to move on.

[@simonmorley9951]

I just went thirds on my first motorbike, yamaha ybr125 and it's so fun. Wouldn't be on a bike without Yam

[@MrZeewe70]

TW “200” is the absolute unimog of Motorcycle’s.

[@BloodPanther06]

I got to ride one of these when I took my motorcycle safety course.... it was definitely fun....

[@brokenman8358]

You can go anywhere on a tw200. Those tires give Hella good traction on any surface or angle.

[@TwoAMBlacktop]

Wouldn't the Rokon bikes be the Unimog? This is more along the lines of Jeep of Motorcycles.

[@stefanobernardo9761]

As a car guy I know EXACTLY what you mean by this and that’s awesome

[@Remiga136]

Hey Yammie, thank you so much for talking about the W800!!

[@bocarrell7881]

I just want to thank you for convincing me to buy a naked 2nd gen Sv650 w a gxr750 front end swap. I’m totally in love, and it’s changing my life. You’re the man. Thank you.

[@rodrigosalgado8467]

I am enjoying a scrambler Icon: powerfull, easy to handle, simple yet with safety items and gentle to the eye

[@clint_a_210]

How's the maintenance?

[@Fjsbdjdh]

Does maintenance really cost as much as they say?

[@BigDawgRey95]

Hey since noone else has asked, how are the maintenance costs?

[@jakeedgell591]

What do the maintenance costs on this bike look like?

[@rodrigosalgado8467]

Clinton Atkins i have done the 1000 km maintenance it esa around 130 usddl. I have not had any issues so far

[@kathybricker8155]

love my Suzuki TU250x also, first street bike

[@maunderjape8365]

Put 7000 miles on my tux this year. First year riding. Awesome bike

[@lukec5729]

Been wanting a video about this

[@davidmc543]

Yas, Papa Yams got me covered. I've been waiting for someone to make one of these vidoes!

[@twistedpistons1048]

Bro your vids are amazing

[@JCook-dx5pf]

Man I miss the tw200! That and the crf250 weren't they had at my MSF course. What great bikes the little Yams are!

[@pjskeleton]

The Moto Guzzi V7 III has 54HP, 49 lbft torque, weighs 50lb less than the Bonneville, costs $3,000 less, is cheaper and easier to maintain, and has Brembo front and rear calipers and rotors and a Marzocchi fork standard. It’s better than any Bonneville in every way.

[@stargazer8916]

2021 Moto Guzzi V7 is now 853cc. 65hp , 53.8 ft lb. Other improvements. More better. (needs pipes)

[@pjskeleton]

@@stargazer8916 Agostini Mandello already has pipes out for the new V7 850, and having put Agostini pipes on all three of my Guzzis, they improve the sound from “Italian V-twin but quiet” to “proper Italian V-twin”. Plus, at under $1000 for just about any pair of Agostini silencers, their pipes are way cheaper than Arrow or Akropovic or Yoshimura. Added bonus; Agostini Mandello is about a 15 minute walk from the Moto Guzzi factory in Mandello del Lario, and their pipes are engineered with direct input from Moto Guzzi themselves. Same goes for Mistral, if you prefer their sound or style.

[@drevnykot]

500 pounds, 800cc, 70+HP what a nice beginner's bike list :)

[@hunterstephenson5550]

First bike I rode🤙🏻

[@adithyachennamadhavuni6155]

Finally something I need !

[@JunkBondTrader]

I love the sqaurish look of the tw250, and the retro speedometer.

[@rockandrollisyourmom]

Totally on accident I walked into a dealer and out with a Bolt R for my first bike. Loved it so much.

[@anwils02]

Window shopping/looking at getting my first bike & am definitely liking what I see/read about Triumph Street Twin. I know it’s a good city/highway bike. But when it comes to interstate travel/3-4 hour rides for day trips what are your thoughts? Still a good recommendation?

[@haohanwang2476]

Have a W800 Cafe here in the UK, absolutely great bike, both in handling and style, and also A2 license ready. I would choose it over a Triumph Bonnie or Thruxton anytime of the day...

[@haohanwang2476]

@@klaasbloem I had a serious time (including many hours of test rides) choosing between Continental GT, R7 and W800 Cafe, gotta say, most people choose it just because: It is cheap. And quite honestly, you can feel the cheaper quality when you ride them.

[@snuffa.luffagus7588]

Please test the lastest Moto-guzzi offerings ( V85, V7 III, and california)

[@filipmaric7018]

Šš

[@diogoteles1623]

Hey yamm love your content. I have one of the most classic motorcycle from 🇵🇹 (camel Zundapp z3) and it's a lot of fun riding around in a motorcycle that doesn't have an electric starter. 😂

[@artvertex4152]

Triumph Street Scrambler will be on top of my list.

[@matthewmitchell8941]

I'm glad you have the TW200. I have wanted one for years...but never pulled the trigger. You're an "Influencer," bro! Limousines full of starlets are in your future!

[@bretlagasse3560]

I bought a Vulcan 900 Classic for my first bike (new) and I get what you're saying about weight. Power is very manageable, BUT, man that bike is heavy standing still.

[@baronbristow8764]

Have the w800 and it’s awesome. It’s probably the most authentic of them all. I have the icon full throttle and that’s a modern bike in an old coat. Same with most of these imho.

[@ZacchAttacked]

Great video!!

[@darkhelmet1313]

Yammie, I have the Motto Guzzi V7 Stone S and I absolutely love it. It’s my first bike and I’m really happy with it.

[@pjskeleton]

Agreed, Moto Guzzi V7 is an exemplary first bike in general, and is far and away the bike to beat for being a classic styled bike. It wipes the floor with every bike on here save the Ducati when it comes to build quality, handling, and performance, and it whips the Ducati back and forth when it comes to the lack of repairs, high reliability, and ease and cheapness of maintenance that all Guzzis have.

[@brentharrington9235]

Yams a guzzi hater.

[@lukerussell6831]

Hello from South Africa. Been watching your videos for a while now, finally ready to look for a bike. Have you got any advice on what to look for when buying a secondhand bike?

[@Enligtenyaself]

Papa Yam, how do you feel about the triumph scrambler? I saw you test rode one a while back, but with the rain and all the traffic it didn’t look like much fun. Did you ever get a chance to ride one again?

[@robinsmith7436]

As mentioned before, you really need to throw a leg over a Royal Enfield INT 650. Great bike for the money and a modern classic that provides stylish, reliable performance for under $6 grand!

[@guarro54]

Not under 6k anymore. At the current price it's not worth it for a bike you'll soon out grow.

[@bludmakesgrassgrow]

Started on a 75 cb750f. Still love it.

[@salsamancer]

"beginner bikes" 700cc sport bike wtf are you smoking?

[@FelixCarrasquel]

So the Grom is a bad beginner bike but the Monkey is one of the best Classic style beginners bike ? 🤔

[@clint_a_210]

I found this a bit hypocritical as well.

[@maxamoosel7819]

I think he means that both are bad as a first bike as you’ll outgrow them super fast. However, both would be an amazing bike to let someone learn the basics on first (such as a friend, kid, wife, etc.) and then buy a larger bike of their own. You can also just buy one because they’re super fun if you’ve been into biking for a while.

[@patrickbyrnes166]

Yam sus

[@RyfusFox]

I actually learned how to ride on a TW200, absolute blast of a motorcycle.

[@martind349]

Yammie nailing the upload ritual here, placement, colors, substance. I will see motovloggers show a bike ride without having read the literature, so they talk while riding without knowing what to talk about. Not that the literature isn't often rubbish but still.

[@terrybuchanan1]

MY Classic Bike Faves on this this: The Kawasaki W has been a long time favorite for the CLASSIC looks, and the newer versions of the Triumph Bonneville's are looking much better these days now too.

[@joeyg29jgjg]

the w800 is beautiful in person pictures do no justice for the bike. it's stunning with the old school looks

[@-silver0199]

For someone who's looking for a lighter/cheaper beginner motorcycle with classic styling, the suzuki tu250x is a thing. Just picked up one myself as my first motorcycle. The ride home was...interesting to say the least(first time riding a long distance on unfamiliar roads), but the smaller engine and lighter weight keeps me in control

[@Sapioso]

FACTS

[@chevyguy8]

Im considering the XSR700 & the Scrambler Full Throttle/Cafe Racer amongst others, as my first street bike (I have some experience with Dirtbikes, I ride a YZ250). With the other scramblers sharing the same 803cc engine, why an ICON over the Full throttle/Cafe Racer? Just curious on your thoughts. Great Video BTW! Thank you.

[@markop0lp]

I have a Bolt awesome bike it does start everytime, considering upgrading to the yamaha stryker or raider.

[@shirone100]

Ive been watching your vids for a while now and ive got to ask, what is your opinion on a 1983 honda nighthawk 650? I love mine, especially since i only paid 600 bucks for it

[@Spork888]

How the hell did the TU250x not get on this list?

[@pepperbungholes9104]

Yammie ive watched you for a while hell I think you kinda pushed me into the directions of motorcycles but I love my vintage two stroke dual sports like so far ive had 5 yamahas (81 dt 175) (80 dt 175) (82 mx dt 175) (69 at 1) (69 dt 250) and I have a kdx 175 all my bikes are old beaters with potential and I love them so much from polluting the earth with the two stroke exhausted and back to back problems I take pride in my bike wether I'm riding them at 75mph or wrenching on them all afternoon I just want to say thank you

[@chrishart8548]

Not sure how bad 2 stroke is for the earth but the smell is great. Bet there are none of those micro carbon monicules diesel puts out. Hopefully 2 stokes come back now they seem to have injection now and we get a modern day Yamaha tdr250

[@pepperbungholes9104]

@@chrishart8548 as of right now the only one of the big four that still has a two stroke and thats yamaha and the U.S. has been said to be out dated

[@dbulhelix]

In place of the TW200, how about the TU250X? Sorta fits the list a little better, no?

[@sachan9081]

Cb1100 ex might be a hard push for what is considered 'behinner' but I think it fits nicely next to the bonneville t100

[@rvdp]

Nice list. I also would like to add the Royal Enfield Interceptor. Driving that one for a while now and really liking it. Smooth ride, wonderful low vibration engine. Fun bike. 🙂

[@yammienoob]

Never mention Royal Enfield in this comment section ever again

[@rvdp]

@@yammienoob ok, bye

[@abdullahk1707]

@@yammienoob why so rude yam?

[@TheCooopersmith]

@@yammienoob 😂😂😂

[@wademunro747]

Richard van der Pol as

[@Shabycube]

Thank god u made this video, begin a cafe/scrambler build NOW!!!!

[@timsretirementjourney8323]

The nice thing about a lot of these bikes is it's super easy to do minor maintenance such as your own oil changes, change the plugs, etc.

[@ABCABC-sq5db]

Dealing with fairings is a real chore. The standard/scrambler platforms are much easier to work on!

[@timsretirementjourney8323]

@@ABCABC-sq5db I agree completely. My bike's a vintage Suzuki ('88 Katana 1100) and I wouldn't even attempt to do any sort of tuneup work on it myself.

[@jasonalexander1067]

wow that yamaha bolt is a gorgeous looking bike

[@bobwalsh3751]

Uhm small correction Yammie. The TW200 was updated in the 90s (I don't remember what exact year) to have fuel injection instead of a carburetor, and was given electric start around 2000.

[@c.g.c2067]

Moto Guzzi V7 comfortably fits in list aswell

[@6iancar1o]

Hello, do you ever make videos about BMWs, the F 800 R for example, or have I missed them?

[@newzxc5655]

I can't wait to see a yamcast

[@restaurantsaroundtheworld8848]

Oh yes I’ve told people all the time Honda cb300r for six months then get yourself the cb1000 r that has been my highlight for 2020

[@supagirl1521]

What about the Honda cb300r? I just bought mine last month and it is beautiful and fun as hell!

[@drevnykot]

cb300 is actual beginners bike Yammie got a little boozed before writing script :D

[@pranithshetty7378]

What do u think of monster 800 2017 model as ur first bike??.......im thinking of getting one used !!

[@Taperosc]

Vulcans have parallel twins? The Vulcan 650 sure, but the 900 and all the larger variants are all classic style V-Twins. What are you smoking Yammie?

[@diegofenner1333]

oh boi that green xsr is goooorgeous

[@sriramsachit]

You should have included the royal Enfield interceptor 650/contenintal gt instead of the tw 200

[@I_hunt_lolis]

Honda CB1100 EX is the one I'm eyeing now

[@badmondaywang]

I think at 2020, the best is royal enfield 650 intercepter or GT for its value for money and looks and reliability and its quality.

[@lazygamer6948]

Can you do a direct head to head for the 2020 MT-07 and the Z650

[@fighters_point_unlimited]

Hey papayam Maybe some reviews and information about the YAMAHA GYTR R1....????

[@atheistonavmax7873]

PLEASE review the 1984-1986 Honda Nighthawk CB 700 S !!!!!!!!!

[@charlieshoup9123]

Had the TW200 and it is a fabulous bike. But I'd recommend the Suzuki VanVan 200 for the sake of classic-ness. Essentially the same bike as the TW200 but, sadly, Suzuki stop producing them :(

[@ColAlbSmi]

I like this style of video more than your older style.

[@yammienoob]

Sweet, share it with a friend :)

[@ColAlbSmi]

@@yammienoob don't tell me what to do

[@devinmccarthy9308]

I got my first bike , a Honda 1989 vt spada 250 it’s old but cheap insurance in Ireland

[@rallynfernandes8970]

Vulcan S anemic? Seriously dude, you should ride one. And the Vulcan 900 is as retro as it gets.

[@Bo_Bo_the_KLoWN]

If you can get your hands on yamaha vstar 250 is amazing beginner vtwin

[@alexhammer3254]

if you can find one anywhere else in the world other Japan, SE Asia, Australia and New Zealand. the Honda CB400 SF, the modern UJM

[@thomaslohr2864]

With the reflection of that clip-on mic Yammie looks like a priest

[@JKA-TML]

I've been looking to get a Honda CB650R as my first and a bit surprised to see it missing from the list. Is it not beginner friendly?

[@garyzambo6647]

Too much bike.95 hp way too much for a beginner.

[@danielnoero2840]

nice vid papa yam

[@danielnoero2840]

still waiting for your guidance on the RE x series

[@AndrewMarxy]

RE's Interceptor is one of the best classic bikes out there, especially when you consider the performance it provides for the buck.

[@jacob_1866]

wait till you hear what yam thinks of RE

[@paulmartin1784]

Maybe make a mention of one of bikes that were made for like a year then discontinued like R9T Racer or SCR950

[@bradleyland]

Gee, thanks Yamm. Now I'm going to be saying tee-dubya-two-fiddy for the next 6 months. Can't wait for all the shit my friends give me 😂

[@liamandrewartha4803]

Thoughts on the BMW RnineT, particularly the racer. Probably not for a beginner.

[@drevnykot]

would you suggest anyone hellcat as a first car? get yourself something used under 50hp and think about swapping once it will become too slow 4 you. 50hrsprs will still be about 5s 0-60 and don't worry about losing $$ - it is absolutely normal to buy and sell motorcycles yearly, they don't lose value because of that

[@kenilgeorge8857]

Hey there , Would love to see you do a review on the Royal Enfield , it's got great history and also the 650 twins are fun .

[@yammienoob]

no

[@joekenny1992]

@@yammienoob you say the Kawasaki is popular in the UK but the Royal Enfield Interceptor is currently the best-selling bike over here and so it seems like an oversight not to even consider it, especially with your international audience. For what it's worth, I've never seen the Kawasaki out on the road.

[@yammienoob]

@@joekenny1992 McDonald's sells a lot of hamburgers. Doesn't mean they're good.

[@LeRiderOP]

Well I loved the RE Gt 650 compared to the previous models.. A decent powered and pocket friendly bike..!! 😎😎

[@joekenny1992]

@@yammienoob not sure a motorbike purchase is quite as throwaway as a hamburger, but I take your point. I haven't seen a bad review yet though, especially given the price point and I was curious to see what you thought.

[@oliverdalseide2198]

Yam i got mu licence today i would not made it whithout all these funny videos to keep me in the moto comunity and for the people ho wondering i got a1 so only 125cc but its verry fun

[@DaveDoingDaveThings]

Isn't the Bolt discontinued because Yamaha weren't inclined to make it meet euro 5?

[@geraldanderson652]

Harley sporster iron 1200 talk about iconic bikes even retro graphics

[@ethanloughlin9052]

Yammie, does the xsr700 ride the same as the mt07

[@Sean-gy2fv]

Yammie please do a beginner bikes for tall guys vid. I'm 6,4 and it's pretty limiting when starting out on motorcycles :(

[@rileyhughes5613]

Answer: cheap dual sports. I'm only 6'1 so I can fit semi-comfortably on "normal' bikes but if I had another 3 inches of leg I think moooost of my beginner options would be dual sports. Not %100, only been riding a few years, but it seems even small displacement ADV bikes seem to have a realatively tall seat height. Depending on the bike aftermarket seats might be an option, but if you want something to fit you out of the box I'd look into dual sports.

[@Sean-gy2fv]

@@rileyhughes5613 ya dual sports are the way to go but I need to find a nice A2 compliant one as I'm a euro bro lol

[@jordanw1649]

Are any of these suitable for someone 6’2”.

[@tonytomassoni4370]

A good alternative to the monkey and two 200 is the Suzuki vanvan 200

[@thepotato2265]

Little request: can you make the same video but with retro styled bikes for an A2 license?

[@colind333]

Quick question, as a newer rider, who just learned a little bit of how to ride motorcycles not that long ago. Is the Ducati Scrambler with 803cc too much for a younger beginner? I've seen quite a few recommendations on KZbin and Google saying, don't start out with even a 600cc bike, especially not higher than that also lol??

[@bigchungus3429]

same thing here. honestly can’t figure it out. might just say fuck it and give it a full send with a 1000.

[@colind333]

@@bigchungus3429 lmao it's annoying when the internet gives you opposite answers

[@TodayNot]

Can you do a video on most reliable bikes

[@joeycourtice4157]

Im looking for my first roadbike and these are all so nice, my budgets only 1 or 2 thousand dollars 😂

[@davidsenette5727]

T-DUB for life son! since it's a normal framed bike, it's EXCEPTIONALLY good for chopping up. you can make some fire bombers, scramblers, cafe racers, etc... out of those things with very little work

[@harishbommarapu5521]

For all the australians try the CB400 with a few mods. You will be very happy

[@SharpUchi]

Which are the most budget friendly bikes here? I want to buy my first 11:43 one and not make payments

[@malemthounaojam5046]

Should include triumph street scrambler on the list..

[@ericwilliams626]

I bought the icon dark. It is something to get used to in regards to its limits and ergonomics. My biggest minor peeve is the front tire feels like its running on the center seam and not the full tire. Maybe with wear that will change but I feel it in mid range and higher speeds but its minor. I am getting to like it more after I get used to putting my ass farther back, as I tend to push forward but the bike wants you further back and your pegs are farther back and a bit too close for me for the rear brake. The shifter I don't seem to struggle with unless I have the ride boot but that's the ride boot's fault. But as you get to know the bike you like it more and more. You really appreciate the size, weight, power and ability to control it when you are first starting out. It's not a speed demon in terms of freeway. Maybe when I get the windshield It will be more accessible above 60, but man, you get blown around. Fifth gear is your go to gear for mid city riding. The gearing I would fix, but it is what it is. First and 2nd are temperamental in terms of your speed. Sometimes it rides fine, sometimes it chugs. Could be the air cooled temperament issue. My attitude is to understand what the bike wants and that's fine. It's like a woman, what are you gonna do?