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[@yammienoob]

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[@syitiger9072]

Yamaha r6 is the best bike ever

[@darthtyranus7683]

Tbh the Z650 is amazing if it's still less than 6k bang for the buck and mostly easy DIY maintenance beginner riders dream but that's it most ppl should avoid boosting it your better off riding 900 series

[@scottwinstone150]

No ktm rc 390 ahah I'm happy

[@positivelynegative9149]

Quad Lock

[@Lazershark-kt7kr]

Hey Yammie, I have been watching your content for a while now and you are the biggest reason that I got into riding. I first bought a 96 Honda XR250 but it was to big for me. So I sold it and got a 2022 GPX FSE250s, it works amazing and is a great begginer bike for me. I can't wait to get my first sreet legal bike.

[@garrotmon]

Me: looks in the garage and sees a versys 650, a street 500, and a vulcan 500 knowing I have a chance at hitting 3 for 3

[@jameeboo]

You actually just might

[@aschool9510]

Kawasaki boys everywhere are bracing for impact

[@jameeboo]

You actually did it!!!

[@yammienoob]

Ohhh baby a triple!!!

[@bambam23406]

Trifecta

[@Foodgeek]

Buy motorcycle tips: 1. Does it look good? No, bail! 2. Ride it. Does it make you smile? Yes, get it!

[@harryflashman4542]

3. This bike may just kill me dead. I feel like a god of war!

[@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits]

Had to laugh the minute I saw a Vulcan S on there as I'm standing next to mine taking a break from a long ride and watching you. Nothing but love man. We're all in the wind.

[@TheRedcroatian]

2 wheels, 1 Love.

[@metalheavyawesome]

As a Vulcan 650 rider I would argue if I wasn't dealing with the emotional damage of how accurately you described me.

[@mikeb8342]

Reading through these comments I find this is the perfect forum for self-deprecation. One of my bikes is a close cousin to two that made the list. While mine doesn't look as dorky as some of these, it still is. In the end..... enjoy the ride..... and look forward to the "upgrade" when the wallet permits.

[@djdj500dr]

EMOTIONAL DAMAGE

[@MrBigL78]

I'm about to take the MSF course and was strongly thinking about getting a Vulcan S for my 1st bike...... I feel ashamed now LoL 😆

[@metalheavyawesome]

@@MrBigL78 i love my Vulcan and wouldn't have made any other choice if i were to do it over again.

[@MrBigL78]

@@metalheavyawesome glad to hear that, I'm a heavier rider at 270lbs.... so I didn't think a Rebel 500 would allow me to really enjoy the wind at my weight.

[@signalfc3s]

As an NC700x owner I am so glad to be included. Finally. Recognition of how nerdy the bike truly is.

[@filoIII]

Is that the 1/2 Fit motor?

[@signalfc3s]

@@filoIII lol no. That is actually a myth.

[@signalfc3s]

I should add that my NC is a normal manual transmission. The DCT is peak nerd.

[@__Razer]

I guess I should embrace the nerd culture. I was hoping the obscurity of the NC would slip under the radar of this video, and I felt slightly secure after seeing the NM4 in the list thinking Yammy would have included the newer bike in lieu of the older NC series. '14 NC700X manual transmission, not DCT.

[@luzindro]

I had one of those. Loved it the core, and sold it rather stupidly. Cheers

[@jimmyjackass1805]

That 650 twin in the Kawasaki is probably one of the top 10 best motors Kawasaki ever produced.

[@ridewithme3428]

It’s cool in that it’s different. For me, in a cruiser at least, I just can’t get over the fact that it’s not a V. That immediately crossed it off my list. Ik it’s dumb but I like the sound of a v twin, and sound is a lot of the experience for me. Dad had a 650 Suzuki single cyl (S40/Savage) and stepped up to an S50 805 vtwin and it’s night and day (in sound and in speed. It’d probably beat my 950 in a race due to short gears and low weight). The parallel twin is only better than the single cyl in my opinion, but a vtwin beats both. And yeah I’ve ridden a gs500 and it was great but I love my vtwins. Even a 3 or 4cyl seem to have more unique tones than the parallel twin. Idk parallel twins just sound so…generic?

[@jimmyjackass1805]

@@ridewithme3428 I thought the same as well until I bought a Ducati Diavel. That L twin sounds way better then my Kawasaki V2K My V2K sounds pretty damn good with a 2/1 Freedom Combat exhaust. But my Ducati L with a Yosh pipe sounds amazing. I also have a Gen 2 V-Max that I drag race a snotty V4 sounds pretty damn good as well. Listen to the inline twin on a Kawasaki 650 AMA flat tracker. They can sing a pretty good song once they get wound tight. JMO

[@Tiaan90]

@@ridewithme3428 It's the 180 degree crank that ruins the Kaw 650 p-twin, it makes in sound and feel lawnmower'y. A 270 degree crank P-twin sounds more like a 90 degree v-twin (Take Triumph's engines in the different iterations of Bonneville for example) And sure @Jimmyjackass, it's a very good engine in a reliability and gas mileage standpoint, it's as Toyota as it gets, but even as a Toyota driver I wasn't 100% sure I wanted to be a biker as I started on a Versys 650. Easily rideable all day long, but it didn't give me a good feeling. Ended up selling it 11 months in after first buying an old CX500 (MAN are they smooth!) to cruise with, and now a Triumph Street Triple as my main bike.

[@ridewithme3428]

@@jimmyjackass1805 I’ll look it up! My brother just picked up an 03 L-Twin Ducati but I haven’t heard it yet since he’s up at college. Can’t wait to see it in person!

[@ridewithme3428]

@@Tiaan90 yeah, I’m learning more about how different internals and angles affect sound as time goes on. I decided I like a single pin crank sound as it seems to have more soul than a two-pin crank. I haven’t figured out why the Suzuki S50 805 sounds so much less beefy than my Vstar 650 though. Must be the angle of the cylinders? Granted the exhaust is stock on the S50 but even in videos on KZbin it doesn’t sound all that deep

[@robcape]

I'm so glad my first bike is number one on this list. My Ninja 650 ticked every one of the "bang for buck" boxes 10 years ago when I bought it and that made it easy to sell to another dork like me 3 years ago.

[@SoDakTwisties]

I was able to demo a Niken. I was surprised by it once I got rolling. At one point I even forgot it had two wheels up front. It was noticeably heavier to turn in than the MT-09, but overall it felt pretty natural. It was only when I hopped off the bike and gave it the "look back" test did I have to stop and take it all in. Man, the Niken was beaten mercilessly with the fugly stick.

[@ShadowbannedbyYoutube]

I like the Niken

[@stang393]

I have one, he pretty much nailed it. I was kinda sketched out to ride, esp in the rain. The Niken puts you on rails and the confidence it inspires is unmatched by anyother bike. Also you cant go amywhere without people stopping to talk about it. If they can make the front dual 17s, and look better, mt-10 motor, everyone would have one that daily drove a motorcycle. People ride them in light snow ffs.

[@vaelgard]

@@stang393 is it that much more stable?

[@stang393]

@@vaelgard over bumps, rain, dirt in corners it feels more lile a car stability wise, but from a riders aspect, if you were blindfolded getting on and off you wouldnt know there was 2 wheels.

[@harryflashman4542]

it's not a stupid idea as a commuter bike. Most likely to need stability and quick stopping when amongst high density traffic.

[@aaronschulz9896]

As a Honda mechanic in Germany I am more than shocked about how many people purchase the NC models and ride them for several 10.000 kilometers

[@Fearless154]

I don't get why people clown on nc750x and say it's such a boring and nerdy bike yet absolutely adore XADV and tmax.

[@__Razer]

My 2014 NC700X (manual trans) had 20,100 miles on it when I got it less than a year ago, now it has 22,240 miles. (That's almost 36,000 km). By this time I feel like I'm ready for a more powerful bike, but the frunk is just so practical. I don't have to worry about where I'm gonna keep my helmet & gloves at a destination, or how I'm gonna carry things home if I don't have a backpack.

[@izzy031096]

Germans is why, the ultimate nerds.

[@doctorlovera]

Europe is a different market. In USA harley Davidson has 1/3 of the marketshare and a lot of their bikes are underspec'd overpriced bikes. US market is driven by dreams, image and ads (remembernthe hummer H1 H2 and H3?). The euro market is more pragmatic. And for americans pragmatic is a synonym of dorky. B.T.W. I really like that NC 750x DCT and the new NT1100 DCT

[@AyaWetts]

@@doctorlovera NT1100 DCT looks nice... but they will not sell them in the USA. I'd love one though, Honda has nothing in the USA to compare... if you want anything like that it has to be a Goldwing or nothing here.

[@Foodgeek]

The worlds "okayest" bike 😂😂

[@matthewrichman6652]

I honestly think the Niken is a useful solution to a very niche problem. It is for everyone: definitely not. However, for camera crews following the Tour de France, it is a nearly tailor-made solution. Extra stability while in motion: check. Not wide like a sidecar or trike: check. Comfort for all day: check.

[@joemann7971]

So glad my Vulcan S is on the nerd mobile list. I was scared for a second that it wasn't going to be on the list. I'm just a bit jealous of our Versys 650 brethrens. I may have to get one to step my street cred among my fellow nerds, and get one.

[@LCNismo]

Gaaaaaay

[@GIJOE573]

yeah Vulcan S squad! I just got one 2 days ago

[@joemann7971]

@@GIJOE573 That's awesome. Hope you enjoy it. It's a fun cruiser. I still dont get why it gets so much hate from Yammie Noob.

[@tykokavaak5784]

@@GIJOE573 Bruh, do your self a favor and pick up a slipper clutch from a '17 or newer Ninja 650. The engine braking is notoriously rough, and no amount of sprocket changes really makes it that much better. I had issues of clutch float, and hated the engine braking in slow turns. One used slipper clutch later and it's smooth as butter, I can actually manage wheelies now (disable ABS before attempting), and clutchless shifting is *chef's kiss*. Seriously, it makes the ride.

[@Luciffrit]

@@joemann7971 Its like when you have a crush on someone in school... You have to be mean to them. Yam-yam has a secret Vulcan collection under his house!

[@GlennAndrewD]

I have an nc750x and yes fuel consumption and efficiency greatly matters to me , it's a great bike. I agree it's nerdy

[@TDub_ADV]

My better half has an NC as well and i think it gets bad rap to an extent. Hers is a 6 speed and its way more fun than most will give it credit for. It handles pretty decent and once you figure out that it revs lower than a lawnmower and you need to shift it way sooner than you would normally expect you can get it moving pretty quick. On the street i love the fact that you can actually use the power it has. Great commuter too. It would also make a hell of a beginner bike...... Nerdy, yep.... No doubt about it.

[@TheSilviu8x]

I'll would love to have that bike, is don't care if it's nerdy or not. Actually, the fuel consumption is equally important to me as the handling and power.

[@kleinbottled79]

I've always respected the 700-750x. Leans fully into the efficiency shtick. 'Tank' is actually a case that will hold a helmet.. common, that part is at least a little cool. They sound unexpectedly good with a pipe too, 270 deg crank and all that. I could **almost** own one. Unfortunately my nerd level isn't quite high enough. I would need to learn to code first, or something.

[@TDub_ADV]

@@kleinbottled79 LOL. My wife is a Science teacher so i guess she somewhat fits the mold......

[@ThisIsInput]

I sold mine because it was just too bland. Excellent for fuel economy and practicality, but I wanted something nicer to carve corners with.

[@albertsammut433]

I'm so jumping with joy and excitement at the moment that the Versys 650 I just purchased is 1st on this list..at least its first in one category😁😁😁

[@greypolar2720]

Wow, that NC750 actually sounds awesome. An ADV-style bike with a low seat height and 70+ MPG. Hell yeah.

[@EzzyBrzzy]

IKR....thinking about getting me a NC DCT

[@Armbard]

They're a lot of fun and a great reliability and for learning.

[@darryllzwiers7257]

I've got one and for a built to budget bike the steering geometry and stability are awesome

[@TheTriSec]

Two of these are on my "next bike" list. Not everybody can ride a turbo 'busa, dude.

[@jasonmeador124]

Right there with you, brother.

[@craigstephenson7676]

Niken is now on my list, it look funny

[@sproia8]

I’m so proud of my ninja 650 for making a list! And number 1! 🙃

[@blaketundra3216]

Nice try Papa Yam, I'm still getting the 2021 NC750X.. I need that frunk to carry my rubiks cubes.. Calling me a nerd, pfft.. lol❤

[@KPW2137]

I have one. It's cool. Nerdy? Quite so, but I'm using it as a daily commuter and for occasional trips and it works pretty well in that role. It's very practical and cheap to run.

[@OpeoAslam]

That Street 500 was so unbelievably uncomfortable when I tried Harley's riding school awhile back. No idea what kind of body type that bike was intended for.

[@lethargicstove2024]

A Neanderthal

[@greypolar2720]

Me I guess. I passed the test on it then drove my brother's Street 500 for a while. No power but surprisingly light (even as a Ninja 400 rider) I've read that the Street/Street Rod 750 is worth considering over a MT-07 cause it doesn't feel as twitchy.

[@jackmcinnis4510]

its like they built that thing just for their riding school lol

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

More suited for smaller riders

[@OpeoAslam]

@@sleeper.simulant7327 I had to lean forward and was still stretching my arms out in an unnatural way. Couldn't really figure out how to get my feet on the pegs either because I had to lift my knees above my hips to do it.

[@ZediMaster]

If you think ducati supersport is dorky, i think you need new glasses.

[@vlad0vlad0vlad]

in my personal opinion the Yamaha Niken and the Honda NM4 look cool i would gladly own them if i could, they are rare you dont see them every day.

[@majorpay5058]

That was my thought. As someone who likes to own things outside the mold (my Lotus Elise and my Triump Rocket 3 GT), I'd gladly rock the Niken. Not so sure about the NM4, because it's a little too much plastic, but the Niken looks pretty mean.

[@Blakezilla594]

@@majorpay5058 I wonder if it's possible to EV swap a NM4. Now that, would be worth it.

[@capnron65]

Yammy, I don't even ride, but YOU. ARE. THE. BEST. I could listen to your non-rant rants ALL. DAY. LONG. Well done, Sir.

[@jalilm.9668]

On behalf of the Kawasaki 650 series riders, I apologise to you for overwhelming you with our enthusiasm and positivism about our bikes. The happy and proud rider of Versys 650 😎🤓

[@MadPandaSage]

I actually own a 2021 NC750X DCT. Everything this guys said is absolutely true. I bought it slightly used so as great deal out of it. It is only used for commuting for work. It is a Camry. It’s comfy and gas mileage is great. Especially here in CA where it’s about $6-7 per gallon. It’s absolutely vanilla. However if I wanna have fun I use my Grom.

[@pocketlint82]

What gas mileage do you get out of it? I have discovered that no matter what bike I ride or how I ride it, I get about 50mpg average. From 600cc to 1600cc. So for me good gas mileage is just something bikes get. But I've heard people say that bike gets good mileage so I'm curious

[@mikeb8342]

@@pocketlint82 My CTX700 DCT gets about 60mpg regardless of how I ride it. Thinking Nc750 is probably similar.

[@DrKampfpudding]

@@pocketlint82 you're just not a agressive rider I suppose . But if you have fun that's great ! Wish I would get that gas mileage , but my Suzuki SV 650 gets about 31 mpg if I'm feeling racy. 36 mpg is the usual mileage I get though . My dad's car uses less gas than my 650 cc bike , it's rather sad

[@__Razer]

@@pocketlint82 I haven't manually recorded my gas mileage but my instant reading ranges from 60 when on the highway maintaining 75mph and when cruising in 6th at 39 mph it shows 99.9. Idk if that's accurate. It doesn't drop down below 90mpg until around 50mph.

[@YouCubeParadigm]

Ahcktually my Vulcan S is the best bike for me. With my budget it's either a RE Meteor 350, a Honda Rebel 500 or a KVS. The KVS is the only option of the three with actual forward controls, and has the highest CC, so that's my pick

[@bcab7955]

You're literally the target audience he's poking fun at.

[@metalmoto3275]

@@bcab7955 her totally is. We need to award him with a hi vis safety vest 🦺🦺🦺

[@mudassirhussain6514]

@@bcab7955 lol

[@jakegarrett8109]

@@bcab7955 Nah, he's nothing compared to me. Was at a couple dealerships yesterday and was like, yes, I want to see the exact cost numbers, I'm going to plot out multiple bike options. I already got insurance quotes for over a dozen different motorcycles, including years like there is a huge price drop at 20 year old bikes even compared to 19 years old for insurance costs. Then add a row for fuel costs, row for tire costs, row for average service interval costs. Then each would be graphed out and charted in an array of "fun factors" both with real world testing and performance parameters (power to weight MUST include weight of rider with gear, so that's a separate box), each would also show max cruising range with max/min estimates based on driving style and road conditions. I'm an engineer, so this is typically the same process when designing quadcopters for myself (or UAVs in my profession), everything is detailed oriented to the point even a $100 toy for myself is optimized to great lengths, but everything is precisely how I want it.

[@YouCubeParadigm]

@@bcab7955 yeah that was the joke. I'm not here throwing around "Ahcktually" non-ironically

[@stormygrizzly909]

Don’t even need to watch to know it’s the versys 650

[@ryandavey5379]

Ninja 650 owner here and you know what yammie, you are right apart from one thing. I tell everyone I meet that it’s a great but boring beginner bike and as soon as I feel confident enough to not yeet into the sun I’ll be getting a zx6r. Been riding for less than a week btw

[@michaelalexander8501]

I've been riding about 6 months now and also started on a Ninja 650. Every time I tuck in under the windscreen a piece of my soul dies! LOL I'm well aware of how dorky the Ninja 650 is. However, I told myself I would ride the snot outta this bike for at least a year before I upgraded.

[@DrKampfpudding]

Thing about the ninja 650 is that a ninja 400 is just as fast

[@songwriterdc1899]

@@DrKampfpudding wrong... 100% wrong.. completely wrong.

[@wTwig]

@@songwriterdc1899 sure, by 10 mph 😂 is that even worth mentioning?

[@sethlozeau2962]

Ha ha ha! You’ll never stop us, Yammie! We will continue to preach how great our Kawasaki 649cc P-Twins are until EVERYONE has one! We’re like a zombie plague taking over motorcycling one practical bike at a time! For real though, you had the Vulcan guy wrong. I never ride below the speed limit. 🤣

[@stlchucko]

Right? I’m almost never below the speed limit. I bought a VS because it’s a nimble cruiser that’s cheap and punches way above its weight. The Bolt R 950 feels slow by comparison. The only downsides with the VS for me are it doesn’t make cruiser noises, limited aftermarket, and I want more power. Edit- I wanted a cruiser with a “sport bike” motor 2 decades ago when they didn’t really exist. I also like the RC51 because it’s a V Twin in a sport bike. Frankly, if I want a “cruiser” with sound, I have a big block and a LS.

[@MrBigL78]

You have restored my faith in getting a Vulcan S for my 1st bike in a few weeks LoL 😆

[@sethlozeau2962]

@@MrBigL78 I love my Vulcan S. I won’t get rid of it until it blows up, if that ever happens. It also was not my first bike. When I was ready for a better bike, I chose it over about 20 other bikes I tested out.

[@cityguyx]

New rider, 650 owner at 1800km and I'm super happy with my choice 🤣! Cheers ya all! Good content Yammy and team hope to see some more tutorials and such about riding 😎!

[@avalero13]

I am forever disappointed that a group of squids is not called a squad.

[@MegaloGater]

Yo! Proud NC750X DCT version owner here! *takes a super deep breath in preparation for the following* .... you are right. Thanks for reading, have a good day :)

[@g00fysmiley]

Loved the looks of the NM4. Almost bought one.. then I saw how unpractical the storage was, how not great it felt to ride and passed. Still one of the coolest looking bikes out there, but it would find a home in my living room not my garage.

[@jvillain9946]

Thats what I said. If they put the africa twin parallel twin or the cb1000r hornet inline 4 in it and updated it into more of a sport tourer, it would be sick. Especially with electronic suspension.

[@Sfekke]

As a Vulcan S owner I can say, Yam's; keep hating the bike please :) Leaves more of them on the secondhand market to grab for cheap so I can swap my motor when I finally blow it at 100k km's ^^ For anyone who wonders if the 650 twin is actually that bad, it's not.. rather it was a surprising joy to ride with a solid midrange punch. Went on a test drive convinced I'd probs end up with a Z900, ended up with a Vulcan S, installed aftermarket backrest & saddlebags ready to take it to Sweden & beyond next month.. No hate to Yammie, gotta make content & this was hella amusing to watch; just ride what you wanna ride *Still drooling over my ol' ZX6R, picking that up as a hot summer day toy sometime later this year just because I'm sick of being gapped by 50cc scooters but my mom said no to a turbo 'Busa*

[@vaelgard]

He didn't say it was bad. Just nerdy :P

[@mikaelmyhre5523]

As a Z650 owner I am sorry on behalf of the other 650 owners

[@jalilm.9668]

Funny, as a Versys 650 owner, I I also felt like apologising on behalf of other Kawasaki 650 series owners for their overwhelming enthusiasm and positivism about their bike 😂

[@bmp72]

Eh ! DCT is great ! Specially when you realise its a flappy paddle quick shifter. NC750X is the best bike I had since I started in 1988. I also like to play solo boardgames 🤫

[@troyragsdale2155]

I have the Street 750 and it is a very fun and comfortable bike and when it is customized looks good

[@iliketurtles4463]

Wait what, solo boardgames are a thing? You arent just meaning chess with yourself I hope. (Not that theres anything wrong with chess against yourself, just that I can do that already and am intrigued by the concept of other games!)

[@bmp72]

@@iliketurtles4463 have a look at 'too many bones'...

[@victoriazero8869]

@@iliketurtles4463 Board games with preexisting rules, complex randomizer and even campaign is a thing everywhere. No need for GM.

[@ephin47]

I have to disagree with you on your #1 pick. I rode a Ninja 650 on a Kawasaki Demo day and I thought it would make the perfect beginner bike. I've never gotten on any motorcycle for the first time that felt as familiar to me as the Ninja 650. It seemed like I'd been riding it 10,000 miles. The clutch pull and engagement, the throttle response, the handling, the brakes - I adjusted to everything immediately. Plenty of power for highway riding and room to grow for a beginner. It even has a bit of a "cool" factor (for those who aren't in the know). Plus, the price is right and I suspect the bike is quite reliable. BTW, my favorite bike of all time (overall) wasn't even a bike I bought for myself! It was a Honda Hawk 650GT that I recommended as a beginner bike for my girlfriend at the time (1990). I wound up putting more miles on that bike that she did. That bike seemed like an extension of my brain. I could push that bike harder into corners than any bike I've ever owned. That bike could also stop on a dime, it seemed. Not much power, but for street riding and the twisties (the vast majority of my riding), it was sublime.

[@ThisIsReLLiK]

Dork

[@Witty_Whiskers]

Oof *cries in Vulcan S* realistically, it's my first bike and has been great to learn on. I really like the sound of the Danmoto exhaust I have on it too.

[@yyyo03]

Lol. So my Vulcan S is number one! Sweet! Yes, in it's defense I must say that it has been a great first bike. I've had it for a couple years now and I'm about to upgrade to a Z900, thank you very much.

[@monkmoto1887]

Z900 will be a perfect second bike after a Vulcan s, enjoy the ride dude

[@annac1624]

As a certified nerd, I proudly own, and love, my Z650

[@kimmop9460]

Ordered an nc750x with a dct just on friday lmao, different strokes for different folks , dorky or not its damn good at what it does

[@DaveCraineAccidentalAquarist]

I bought a new 2015 NC700 X in 2017, and put 10,000 miles on it in four years. I frequently described it as the Ford Explorer of motorcycles. I once rode it 1500 miles in just two days, and it was reasonably comfortable. It was great, I loved it, but it was lacking. Great commuter, not fast.

[@kenthenderson7707]

Yam secretly loved the Verses...he can't stop talking about it

[@TruckerJDub]

I can't ride in a car for more than an hour or two without my sciatic nerve hurting but I can do 400 mile afternoon rides on my Vulcan S without a problem. Is it the best? No. But, it does everything I want it to do except pass a gas station with its little tank.

[@hopalong8715]

I'm surprised you guys have never talked about the Suzuki Bandit series of motorcycles, or from what I can find. The 600 / 650 are are strong choice as the "first big bike" in the UK/EU as they are can comply with A2 regulations, really fun to ride and dirt cheap to pick up. Even whilst restricted, they're a lot of fun - speaking from experience. Would love to finally see a video on them!

[@gixxusmetalman7435]

Yeh I've wondered this too.

[@devilman1976]

It'll be because America doesn't know the rest of the world exists

[@Damiv]

This is a timely video, as I'm considering buying a NM4 next weekend.

[@ChaFairchild]

LOL I love my NC700X. The gas tank is located under the seat so it's super duper nimble and it's torquey enough to deal with my Atlanta city commute for work

[@muellerdeal8996]

im a utilitarian nerd... cant wait to have a nc750 sitting next to my drz... haha

[@TheArchangelJoe]

Just bought a 22' Versys 650 as my first bike two weeks ago , and I laughed my ass off seeing my bike as the dorkiest lol. I really wanted a Vstrom or Super Tenere but just simply unorderable in my area.

[@bena3341]

If it makes you feel any better the V Strom is just as nerdy :D.

[@truthoverall3893]

You made a good choice, no, a great choice. I've owned many motorcycles and my Versys 650 has been my favorite and the cheapest. Ya, it's not the fastest, loudest or chromiest I've owned, but is the most versatile. I can ride 8 hours strait on twisties and highway no problem, take around town for a commute, and even throw the wife on the back for a nice ride. Reliable, comfy, and plenty of power. Don't let yammie fool you, you don't need a bike that can race Bugattis to put a smile on your face. If you twist and shift properly, you'll be hitting 100 mph real quick.

[@battletoads22]

The Street 500 was the first bike I ever rode and learned on. It's also one of the few Harleys that I would be interested in owning. The NM4, NC750, Ninja 650, and Vulcan S are all on my wish list because of the fact that they are different and easy to ride. You laugh at them because they're different--I laugh at you, Yams, because you're the same as any other wannabe racer.

[@wombat7840]

I dig the NM4. Seat height and styling are good to me. Pity they didn’t come to Australia

[@Bixnoodle]

he literally predicted losers writing paragraphs. how funny

[@Farhan_049]

@@wombat7840 Oh, me too! I like the Niken as well. They're both definitely conversation starters.

[@Cajva]

NC Owners, UNITE! Don't get discouraged if you want to get one, NC is fun and most of the NC owners have more miles on those bikes than the rest of the motorcycle community combined. Yammie should ride a DCT version in one of the videos.

[@aGentleUser]

While we NC riders are riding, yammie is good at "talking" :D

[@Cajva]

@@aGentleUser if it works for him, let him talk, I enjoy listening to it while I ride :D

[@MrTadams064]

ill be the dork but i love my versys 650. like yammy always says about these bikes, every one of us did our research on it and have yet to be disappointed. Best bang for the buck and in the end, hard not to have a good time on the bike or any bike for that matter. Still convinced, yammy has a crush on them but doesnt want to admit it lol

[@c0dy1287]

Their constant clowning on kawasaki's 650 kinda makes me interested in getting one 😆

[@MrOmin13]

If you have a dealer event near you take one for a ride, They aren't bad bikes.

[@craigstephenson7676]

They ain’t bad they’re jacks of all trades. Solid bikes, don’t do any one thing super well tho

[@nesbittracing1081]

Almost picked up a Vulcan while I was in college. I couldn't afford it at the time so I was "stuck" with my zx6r. Luckily I came to my senses after college and picked up a new ZX10R 😂 I'd still try a Vulcan though, I hold nothing against them

[@DrKampfpudding]

You wanted to switch to a Vulcan from a zx6r ? Damn .. you must have smoked that good kush lol

[@nesbittracing1081]

No I wanted a Vulcan to do the long trips to and from school, then using the 600 for shorter adventures.

[@SkyeRocket]

nah man, the nm4 slaps. i miss mine dearly and got compliments *literally* anytime i went ANYWHERE. just wish it had better storage options!

[@EryDark]

I'm such a fan! The shop I got my CTX700N from had one for sale, but I wanted to be able to shift. So I'm just slowly turning that into a tron light cycle 😂

[@rustycheeeseburgers]

As a MANUAL 2012 NC700X owner... I can confirm I'm still a nerd

[@invincible2847]

Still damn happy about my Ducati SuperSport 950. But I have to admit, if the Tuono 660 had 100 to 200 cc more, I would have bought that one. But the low end grunt of the 660 is just lacking, compared to the 937 V2 of the Ducati. And the ergonomics are way more comfy than on the RS660. @Yammie Noob: You really got to ride one. You'll see that it just THE bike.

[@Mike_Papa]

Tbh my next bike will be a supersport 950. I don't need more hp than that for every day riding. It looks amazing. Feels amazing. Yes it's not cheap but it's OK and it's not panigale v2 pricey

[@invincible2847]

@@Mike_Papa Also, try going for a 200 mile trip on a Panigale without needing a medic to get off. No problem though on a SSP 950. And 110 hp imo really is enough, when it comes with 93 nm of torque

[@monkmoto1887]

They really upped the looks on that new 950, credit where it’s due

[@Mike_Papa]

@@invincible2847 it is what I do with my bikes, some trips or commuting. So a comfy sport looking bike is perfect

[@trey2345]

I guess I'm a dork b/c I find the SuperSport to be an almost perfect sport/street bike. More comfortable than a track bike, better looking than a naked bike, sportier than a touring bike, all with that classic Ducati soundtrack. Plenty fast enough for the street or highway. My only complaints are the dumb name and the useless mirrors.

[@mrvwbug4423]

The Ninja 650 and Z650 do attract a sizeable share of new riders too, Ninja 650 does make a decent beginner sportbike if you want the fully faired look. The Versys is a 270 degree crank and a little more power away from being a legit baby multistrada, it's the appliance engine that is what truly makes it "aggressively beige" haha.

[@Richaag]

The Versys 650 uses the same 180 crank motor that’s in the Z650, Ninja 650, and Vulcan S. Yes, it’s an appliance engine and the exhaust note sounds like it belongs in a tractor, but it’s a reliable engine that makes decent power and Kawasaki bikes in this engine category are typically cheaper than other manufacturers.

[@kavemanthewoodbutcher]

I fucking told you Yamms, it's a LONGSWORD AND IT WAS A FATHER'S DAY GIFT FROM MY WIFE!

[@jeanalex8992]

I ain't much of a motorcycle guy myself.. I'm more of a car enthusiast but damn, your humor alone is enough for anyone to watch your videos even if they aren't into motorcycles.. You're like the Bladed Angel of the motorcycle world..

[@ryancraig2795]

Haven't watched the video yet but the BMW R1200/1250 RT probably deserve at least an honorable mention. I know, I own one.

[@aao331]

That's not a nerdmobile, it's a oldsmobile

[@___play.boy___4180]

It's actually pronounced (nee~ken) nee meaning two / ken meaning sword, or two swords fortnine made a pretty nice indepth, and nerdy video on it. Also I've always thought the honda NM4 was a pretty cool bike. It's intriguing if nothing else and I can't say if I'd ever go out of my way to own one or for how long but I'd definitely like to give one a ride sometime.

[@ninjaguysith]

So spot on, Yam. I like how you point out that it doesn't matter what bike you ride that makes you a nerd, but the fact that you'll come out and argue with people about a joke instead of just learning to laugh at yourself and stop taking things so seriously.

[@lifehouse75]

I understand it's a lot of tongue and cheek But coming out and defending bikes you like is part of the fun too It is not serious, at least not for me

[@Rusorak]

I'm proud of owning the nerdiest motorcycle from this list because I am a nerd. We also need motorcycles for our tribe, Yamm!

[@gulfcitynd]

The ctx 700 dct would be kinda my dream bike easy to live with and I hate traffic

[@marty4723]

I disagree completely with your number 1 pick, I like all the kawasaki 650's.

[@J4M2D15]

I just realized you are riding a Honda 919 in this video, nice choice 🎉

[@blazeboy5881]

Yammie: *Talking sh1t about 500cc+ motorcycles* me with my 150cc: I N T E R E S T I N G

[@drkfoxman]

"purchases a bike based on fuel eco and power to weight" me: did ya have to go right for the jugular?

[@jakenoreau2686]

Gotta be honest, this is my favorite Yammie Noob video of all time. Nerds.

[@swampyankeeadv4709]

hahah i love it my nc750x made the list!! nerd status achieved. lol

[@jonwoodworker]

Yammie, you forgot to put scramblers on this list. I mean, what is a scrambler? Is it a street bike or a dirt bike? Is it a duel sport? Is it an old Japanese standard with dirt tires? What is it used for??? What do you do on a scramblers??? Why does a scrambler exist? Who in there right mind would buy a scrambler? Also, I don't own an NC750X, but that bike is brilliant...from the frunk to the MPG's, the best commuter on the market.

[@AmritGrewal31]

5:32 as a mechanical engineer, I'd wager my kidneys that none of us ever want to seen around that hideous safety manual on wheels Infact, I bet it was the marketing's idea. Those phcking idiots with their forced "innovation" ... phck

[@acevaper]

After owning a dozen or more and ridden lots more, now the only bike I own is the Versys650 exactly that same color, black/grey with red pattern, and loving it.

[@aidanberger9528]

Not gonna lie, my favorite thing about my street triple r is how good it's gas mileage is even when I'm riding aggressively. Thinking of detuning it for even better MPG and the ability to use the cheap gas.

[@davecummings3335]

Great, now I feel like I MUST get a BMW R1200CLC just because your description had me laughing so hard!

[@dillonbussard9576]

I could feel my r1200c being mentioned here somewhere. I'm glad you noticed the CLC is even more dorky!

[@joelaugustin6407]

I watched this video in a side window while playing on my gaming pc. I rode a street 500 during my msf course. I sit here, contemplating a 1:30am ride on my first and only bike, a 2015 nc700x 6 speed. It longs for me, with its cheap sedici side bags and milk crate I got from bass pro shop strapped to the pillion mount. In that crate sits a white Shoei RF-1400 with high-viz yellow stickers, because it's too big for my beloved frunk, carrier of pool party watermelons and many groceries. You cannot comprehend the levels of dorkyness you could achieve if you only believed in yourself. GET ON MY LEVEL.

[@godwhomismike]

I rode the Street 750 once, and actually liked the way it rode, was very comfortable, and the mid-pegs were nice. The engine was still quite hot even with the water cooling.

[@jariojario99]

i'm a versys 300 rider and i would really love to have a 650. because it's so dorky i want it. UwU

[@heavyjunkops]

Genuinely shocked the Victory Vision didn't make the list.

[@walkietalkie1973]

To each his own. Just ride smart and ride safe 👍

[@mikearisbrocken8507]

“650 Ninjas are for nerds and dorks” Me about to buy a Ninja 650R: “Makes sense.”

[@bwianeh]

Best intro ever...the guy putting glasses in over glasses got me lol 🙂✌💚🇨🇦⛰

[@youngson6005]

DCT is the future. just like automatic transmissions were for the sportcars. in the near future all motorcycles will have automatic transmission. NC750 for life.

[@callumboothroyd3766]

Umm yeah because in the future most bikes will be electric. Until that time bikes won't be all DCT. Manual will be the way until electric takes over.

[@youngson6005]

@@callumboothroyd3766 as much as I agree with you about all motorcycles will become electric. this will not happen as long as a electric motorcycle cost 30 to 50 thousand dollars. when they can get it down to around $10,000 and have a range of 200 miles or more then it will actually start to change.

[@callumboothroyd3766]

@@youngson6005 that will come with time, they used to be 25k> now they're coming down to 15-20k in 10 year probably 8-12k, and the battery range will get better as battery tech and density comes up..

[@DrJazzSax]

I ride a Vulcan S every day. It’s my daily ride. It has the ninja 650 in line twin and so far in London I haven’t come across a single bike that can beat it away from the lights. The S stands for sport and this is a serious sports cruiser.

[@gmcg8775]

Bought a 2nd-hand Kawi versys 650 when I got back from a deployment, on a whim. It taught me to ride and I love it for that. It’s since been given away to another rider who was balking at the idea of spending money on a bike. So, on bike is getting more people into riding at a really lost cost. Meanwhile I’ve upgraded to a 1290 SDR. “No ragrets!”

[@filoIII]

Versys 650 is the funnest bike I've had, but I do NOT like monkeying w/ the chain, and it's a PAIN getting to the air filter and plugs.

[@axamitidynamit8355]

NM4 is dope. In real life, it looks sick, with Leo Vince it sounds sick, it’s an unbelievably comfortable cruiser. And literally EVERYBODY slows down and comments. My friend owns one. It’s actually a great bike to own. And there’s no way you can take it for anything else. I think it’s gonna be a collectible bike in no time.

[@phil4986]

end of the video lol 100% awesome. what the heck are you smokin' "dude....tires..."

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

His hatred for cruises of hilarious 😂

[@timnel1617]

Hey Yammie! I’m a new ride located in Austin, I’m hoping I can spot ya at a track day once I start heading to the track! Your vids have helped me learn A LOT btw. Thank you for being entertaining and informative at the same time!

[@shadowrider2432]

My bike is not on this list, but it almost was. I did not buy the Honda NM4 as my first bike but I almost did. Yammie I just came home from a bad day at work. This video put me back in a good mood. Thanks.

[@pedrosantos3712]

I was wondering , what your thoughts are on the Tracer 7. You never talked about it

[@ryanlopez2835]

My father just got called out on multiple occasions in this video😂

[@LogicHazard]

Scooter bro that moved to a NC700X here. It’s all good, man. I embraced my inner nerd a looong time ago

[@jesseshepherd10]

Been watching a while. 74 now. Did club racing in the70s. Funny noob. More power to you.

[@tjclarke4604]

I was howling when you made the Starcraft reference, that was priceless!

[@kanalualohafeary6129]

Second hand pocket protector poisoning? Ha, ha, ha. That’s why we watch your vids Yammie- entertainment value. Only a true nerd would be able to come up with that.

[@ateam388]

I want the new 2023 NC750X and can’t wait to get it. Super cool bike!!!

[@Lil_Smelly]

You just cannot convince me that the NC is less nerdy than Kawi Ninja, Z and Vulcan. The Versys and the NC have to be tied at the number 1 spot, the other kawis are number 2 imho