Top 7 Sportiest Cruiser Motorcycles!

[@yammienoob]

If one of you vulcan owners lives in the Austin area and want to prove Spite wrong toss your bike up on Twisted Road, maybe he'll rent it and have to eat some humble pie. Use the link www.twistedroad.com/ref/yammie for a free day of riding. And don't worry, Papa Yam is coming back tomorrow and then Friday for a big.... BIG REVEAL!

[@gapplebees9295]

Mine is for sale in DFW. You guys ever come up here?

[@barkbook1440]

Yammie Noob Make another video for us girl riders out here! Maybe a specific giveaway for the lady’s haha. Some of us could defiantly use an upgrade from our dr200 so we can pop some dank whoolies 🥶

[@thevtadventure1062]

Yammie Noob Spite needs to check out the Harley XR1200/X

[@guppytron9000]

As a Vulcan owner I can say yeah it's boring as hell. When you really think about it It doesn't really fall into a Solid category A bit peppier than the Harley boys ride but still not quite up to par For a hard ride with some street bikes and those are the things they don't tell you at the dealership my Vulcan is my 1st bike I've only had it for about a year now And where as the 650 platform is definitely enough engine for me right now it's just all the little things that drag you down over time But it came in at a decent price plus my options were between it and a rusted out rebel 300 At the dealership so I took it lol Would love to get my hands on a scout

[@fatboyfollies4188]

Yammie Noob I just finished my first rental from TR. Bike returned in great condition. Was worried at first. Did it because YOU recommended it. Made a little money and made new friends. Right here in Austin. Maybe Spite will rent my Magna and do a power-cruiser. Only 749cc but lots of power. Cheers.

[@mrdesperate1]

"The rarest bike on the planet is actually a stock sportster." The video was worth watching for that quote alone. Thank you.

[@railroadtrash09]

How do you expect to be a 1%er with stock? Lol

[@_topikk_]

So the Scout Bobber is way faster than the Harley Roadster (57HP vs 100HP), has more sporty and distinctive styling, is liquid cooled, and costs less, but is behind it in your ranking of sporty cruisers. Got it!

[@R.I.F.952]

This isn't in any particular order lol

[@rivcity1]

I'd rather have a Victory Octane than an Indian Scout. But I'm biased too.

[@fluffycuddles8008]

@@R.I.F.952actually it is

[@GreyHorton-le1js]

I want a scout bobber so badly. Currently on a boulevard m50.. nothing on it but me….almost a bobber but NOT

[@johnd3982]

100 horse power is a minimum for me.

[@Ichibuns]

The Scout just has that absolutely timeless look and great price. The performance is also something a rider likely won't outgrow

[@davewilton3101]

My wife has one (I have the challenger) and i love taking it for a ride. The sound is great, you can spin through the gears and not be at go to jail speed...it's just plane fun. Only thing to check for if you're buying used is make sure the starter recall has been done.

[@mamalannightshyaman]

5’9 150lb novice rider. Should I consider the scout?

[@youwinbrown2087]

@@davewilton3101 "plane" fun? Like flying a plane?

[@davewilton3101]

Plane fun…..sure could be!

[@appalachianpatriot183]

I’d choose the Scout. On my wish list👍

[@mannyzx1]

My wife picked the speedmaster for her bike. She’s going to be the only person not on a Harley in our group. I’m proud of her. And it’s a great bike I will steal every chance I get.

[@wickedcoolname399]

I'm not much for cruisers but if I were to buy one it would probably be a Triumph Speedmaster. That 1200 cc engine runs like a Swiss watch. I'd switch out the forward controls for mid controls from the Bobber. I absolutely hate the forward control riding position.

[@raeruben]

I cannot be happier with my Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber, I've put so far 3,000 miles on it and I enjoy everything about this bike. Yes, it has 55hp, but it's also more than a 100lbs lighter than a HD Sportster, it has plenty of power and torque for the highways. I removed the heavy and very quiet stock exhaust and put the Mivv slip-ons, it sounds really really amazing!! Why did I purchase a MG? Well, it comes standard with traction control (normal road and rain mode), ABS with Brembo brakes, driveshaft, passenger seat & foot pegs, etc. Moto Guzzi has been making bikes in the same Italian factory since 1921, their very distinctive V-twin attracts a lot of attention and it is beautifully made, the position of the engine also improves the cool down (believe it or not even with the tough European emissions regulations this bike comes with an air & oil cool engine), and if needed for maintenance, you don't need to remove the fuel tank in order to have access to the valves. In conclusion, I think every bike offers certain characteristics that can make it special or perfect for you, and I also believe that this bike offers a lot of value for its price. 🤘🏻Enjoy your bike & ride safe 🤘🏻

[@PeterSmith-or3pq]

You got it . )

[@derrickcarrington2378]

Ditto that! The V9 won’t wow you with it’s power, but the torque is always there when you need it. It’s not heavy, but is fine cruising on the hiway. That transverse V always puts a smile on my face. The tank is big enough for long rides and maintenance is easy.

[@katieverheggen146]

I'm riding a breva 750 from 2003. Don't have the money to buy new, but i will buy me another guzzi if it's the last thing i do.

[@alanreilly9056]

Hi I live in Australia and I have just come back from a 140klm ride on my 2002 Moto Guzzi Nevada 750, it's an easy bike to cruise on. The bike does have Brembo brakes front and back, but has no ABS, no traction control or cruise control either This is my first Italian motorcycle Ride safe

[@Bingomandingo]

I was close to getting a moto guzzi v7 iii until I settled with an Indian scout. I swear moto guzzi is such an underrated brand. I hope to add one to my garage someday. Personally feel like they make the best commuter bikes that have this weird boxy style of riding which feels inexplicably classic - and I like that

[@donaldbarrett2267]

Way back in 1987, I purchased a 1985 Honda Goldwing Interstate. I was shocked at how nimble it was in the curves and how powerful that 1200 flat four was. Once I pulled up next to a 750 sport bike and noticed that at 55 mph he had already downshifted. I was in top gear (5th). He hit the gas before I downshifted so I just rolled on the throttle. He kept looking over at me because I kept up with him without downshifting.. I took the Goldwing to Germany with me when I got stationed there. There were places with no speed limit. I got up to 125 mph and still climbing and ran out of nerve.

[@cosef4491]

I really liked the Triumph speed master as a second bike for my wife and I. It has a lot of pros like ABS, traction control, cruise controls, all metal tins, classic look with modern tech, fuel gauge, good sound, and a very classic feeling engine. However we ultimately went with an Indian Scout because it has a belt drive (I hate chain maintenance), aluminum frame, better handling, more accessories, more dealerships, assembled in America, mag wheels, easier to clean and has the best modern vtwin engine I’ve ever experienced. However if I were to get a motorcycle for pure customization it would probably be the Triumph Bobber. Indian and Triumph imo makes the best modern classic motorcycles on the planet.

[@robinhartman7559]

You forgot to mention the fuel mpg for the master!

[@rheasonalvarez7835]

Triumph Speedmaster is my dream bike, unfortunately I'm still a student and I can't afford such a great bike. I still need to finish my studies so that I could buy it in the near future

[@parthamukherjee646]

Once owned Indian Scout, a lovely machine. Now riding Triumph Speedmaster, another beauty. My personal opinion is Speedmaster's engine is more refined and front brakes are sharper, while rear brake lacks bite.

[@jcliggett53]

I test rode the Indian Scout Bobber and the HD Roadster back-to-back and there is no comparing the two. The Indian was smooth and effortlessly powerful, with self-cancelling turn signals ON THE LEFT handlebar. The Harley shook and vibrated, had a shift lever that could not be reached from the foot peg, and had that infernal right-hand turn signal that is a menace to society. Needless to say, I bought the Scout and love it. I also need to call you out on your exhaust comparisons, because the pipes on the Scout in your video are definitely NOT stock, and I think that was the case for some of the other bikes, too. So unfair to compare. I also own a Moto Guzzi V7 so I was delighted to see the V9 show up at the top of your list, and to actually hear someone describe the shaft drive as an asset (something which I believe, but can find few others who do). But why list the Triumph Speedmaster and not the Bonneville Bobber? I have also ridden one of those, and found it lacking compared to the Scout, but it should have made your list somewhere. If the MG V9 is a cruiser, then the Bonneville Bobber is, too.

[@donniebaker5984]

The Harley shook and vibrated so let's sums it up then throw them all the way they're all junk... Yep I'll never waste my time looking at a second one how's your all the same right cuz it's a Harley they haven't changed them in 5,000 years the Egyptians were riding the same bike You by today

[@jackclark1739]

M mm m mmmmmm mmmmmmmm Mmmmll

[@maidenver]

I'm too young to get a license, but your channel has somehow inspired me. It seems like a magical world, and every video you uploud is more knowledge for me, and more reason to get a license and start riding.

[@WUNNEWORLD-INC]

Indian Scout for me! Second would probably be the Vulcan S

[@RickyNotSoMartin]

So you like how my Scout sounds? 8:08 haha Pretty weird seeing a clip of my vid here! 🤯 I'm in Austin, if you want to hear it up close 😂😂 Great video!

[@emmanuelmonge6965]

I'm one of the last losers in my area to take the msf course on an old rebel. Her name was Valerie. It was actually one of just two cruisers in the class, and the last carb bike in the line up; I had the only fuel valve in the parking lot. The rest were newer, shinier, and more popular tu250's and one cool blue intruder 250. I'm glad i picked the rebel. The motorcycle incited the rider to care of its controls, as to not buck it or lug the engine. I started out as the worse rider in the class and came out the best student because i chose a beat up old rebel. She's been relegated to reserve duty now, in case one of the new suzukis gets crashed out or has some other failure. The tu250 is a nice easy bike to learn, the rebel offers a lot to learn.

[@BigMoeFo]

I own the V9 . Been riding for 30 years and I love it!!!!

[@YnotHalla]

For me its definitely the Indian Scout. Between the sound, power and looks, its the total package.

[@mamalannightshyaman]

Just ordered one today

[@gapper3]

I was very pleasantly surprised to see the V9 Bobber Sport at the top of the list. I have one myself and chose it pretty much for the reasons you mentioned. It has tons and tons of character (those shakes and rattles, to me, sound like what a motorcycle should sound like) and is a joy to toss around. BUT. I will note a few less stellar points in the interest of fairness. 1) The rear brake is pretty weak. You REALLY have to stomp on it to get some action. The single Brembo up front kinda compensates but I would feel a lot more comfortable with a beefed up rear brake. 2) The stock seat is hard as a rock. I had it rebuilt with gel but it still hurts my ass after an hour on the road. 3) The stock exhaust sounds nothing like what you show on your video (unless the US version comes stock with Zards). Your video shows a V9 Bobber Sport with a Zard exhaust (Cost: Over 850 Euros). Anyway, well done. It's rare that motorcycle channels give much credit to MG. One last point that I'd like to raise is that MGs are completely built and assembled in Italy. There is no outsourcing to Thailand (I'm looking at you Triumph) or any other cheap labor country. Everything on the bike is metal and fit and finish is absolutely first class.

[@MarkissAurelius]

SPEEDMASTER is built in Hinkley. I think 😅

[@wilcofaber9863]

The indian. The looks in combination with real power and the own identity attracts me the most

[@youtubecomment2874]

Same here but I feel like for my first bike it’s a bit intimidating.

[@Mr.Ut21]

The SCOUT is a good boke, classic-ish looks, but uses newish tech for a cruiser. Cool. The Chief....lol.... its just a Harley wannabe...

[@ButternutTrucker]

Most likely buying my first bike next month and I am going to get the Scout.

[@barrybarnes96]

can't get past that honking big carbunckle of a car radiator.

[@generic-screen-name]

Definitely the Scout and Speedmaster. Though, it's fair to say the Scout shouldn't be on this list specifically since it is a muscle-cruiser.

[@UnfocusedRacing]

I bought a 22 Speedmaster this year and love it.

[@leekelvin00]

I love all my bikes but Guzzi makes me smile each time I rides on it, without fail even b4 I crank up the engine ☺️

[@BikeRider01]

Proud Vulcan S owner here!!

[@orezaian]

I am considering the Vulcan as my first bike. What else did you consider and how did you land on the Vulcan? Did you change the seat? Thanks!

[@BikeRider01]

@@orezaian I was looking for a first bike with around 650 cc so that I could keep it for a while (2 yrs now). I liked the looks of the Vulcan S and it had a good price. I replaced the seat with a Corvin and did some other mods. You'll love the Vulcan S.

[@chicomendez5324]

BikeRider Yes the Vulcan is any amazing , bike , fast, economical and beautiful ! I love my Vulcan , and hated my HD

[@BikeRider01]

@@chicomendez5324 absolutely! Two years with my Vulcan S and loving it.

[@omeedrezaian9317]

@@BikeRider01 strange thing happened along the way to buying a vulcan. Papa Yam sold me on an SV650 :) that and got a killer deal on a clean used with all the mods. I still look wistfully at the Vulcan and am sure I will be a multi-bike owner in time.

[@tannerrubach3998]

Last time I came this early, my girlfriend looked at me funny

[@awesomeerr8765]

You dont have a gf.

[@fostinator69]

He drew eyes on his hand

[@anastashstsk8634]

And left ya

[@davidjones-vx9ju]

me too

[@MrBrookesharley]

@@davidjones-vx9ju bloody mad yanks lol

[@wemel007]

Sometimes I feel weird for liking all motorcycles... I mean if it's got 2 wheels and an engine, isn't that enough?? I even tried my 50cc moped offroad when I was 17 :'-D

[@MrTPF1]

Dude - that's how I feel although I'm primarily a Harley cruiser rider. If I had the money and garage space, I'd own one of everything!

[@kevinsdb1]

If I ever bought a cruiser it'd be an Indian Scout. Looks cool, price is right and has a ton of power.

[@thurmy_]

kevinsdb1 I own one and would recommend

[@Kyle-ue5uj]

I would suggest doing lots of research on the goofy throttle issues and the stall problems they have, Indians still have teething issues

[@mr.b3168]

I had the scout good bike. Had to get used to the power being up high. If you can live with that it is a good bike. When I went from my scout to my Dyna, the harley just felt much more powerful leaving the stop sign. But then it dies up top quickly.

[@cwroberts79]

@@Kyle-ue5uj my 2020 has none of those issues.

[@Iniquityslasher]

Get a 2020 low rider s

[@roguesquadron521]

I used a 2011 Rebel 250 for my MSF course. The clutch was a bit messed up and finding neutral was awful (never have had an issue on any other bike), but it handled well. I passed my course with perfect marks though so can't complain!

[@georgeharsin6292]

Sounds like your a squid!

[@rays8743]

I own 2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black (matte) and love every bit of it.

[@HiroNguy]

1) Polaris' Indian Scout. No regrets. 2) Triumph. No regerts. None of the others.

[@80jmbrown]

What would be cool is if you found sound clips of the stock exhaust.

[@snowmanrainmaker]

My favorite is the Scout without a doubt!!!

[@stephenhIRL]

Don't you think you should be using stock exhausts for the here's-what-this-bike-sounds-like parts, especially since you're talking about bikes that can be bought new from dealerships today?

[@jacob_1866]

"The rebel 500 is painfully slow" Cries in Yamaha 250

[@GTRFREAK17]

Just need to keep the momentum up ;)

[@whatsstefon]

1. I ride a stock Sportster. 2. I often ride much faster than my friends on sport bikes because on the road, it doesn’t matter. It’s not a track.

[@eddielangley58]

I have a Moto Guzzi Bobber. Its a blast Its good old simplicity , easy to maintain, great fuel mileage. Frame mounted engine, you actually feel whats happening between your legs. I currently have 5 bikes i ride and have been riding almost 50 years.

[@puneetsahota9356]

As a scout bobber owner I am pleased with my ranking

[@celticfury7328]

1. that killer Triumph, because badass midweight Brit cruiser! 2. the Guzzi for the weird factor and wicked exhaust note 3. toss up between the Sporty and the Scout.

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

The rebel is a geek & the Vulcan is uncool kid. The triumph sits in the back row of class smoking while the harley steals everyone's lunch money. Moto guzzi is clearly the weird foreign exchange student. Which leaves Indian as too cool for skool

[@Loki1815]

@WickedLee : I was with ya, with ya all the way, until " The Harley Steals ya lunch money!" Nope, sorry, he might sit at the back making a lot of noise but he has got Brittle Bone Disease and he breaks easy!

[@joygernautm6641]

Yup but you can lean a rebel without scraping your pipes😉

[@craig1784]

I've always saw the Harley guys as the biggest chumps. They're the conformity is cool crowd that likes to pay extra because they hope people will notice their bike brand and assless chaps while overlooking their beer belly and squeaky voice.

[@Loki1815]

@munchkin42 yeah but if you don't ride a Harley you ain't shit, so if you do, you ......

[@j.rollinsbrunson3671]

WICKED LEE obviously knows bikes. HD's do have that "cool" factor going for them, & if you are willing to pay that price to be cool, I ain't mad atcha. If you decide you want more bike for less $ Wicked has got your plan Stan.

[@DraPerkinsLegend]

The rebel & indian are still the best looking bikes on this list.

[@kevinrollman3101]

I like the Triumph Speedmaster the best!! It is put together solid!! The styling and seating position is the best out of all the bikes!! The engine looks the best too!!

[@robinhartman7559]

Absolutely!!!

[@dirtbikericky69]

Just bought my first motorcycle! Been watching your channel for god knows how long and I’d like to thank you for the content you put out

[@danh8332]

I’m so happy to see the V9 on a list, been drooling over it for a long time, just wish it made more power

[@GabryLuke3D]

Torque is the way of life, forget about horsepower. Power is for showing off specs that you can't even properly use. Torque is a stairway to fun. Stop drooling and buy a Guzzi. :)

[@alexgorant9674]

It does now in 2021

[@littlebigcj]

I own a V9 and it’s the best bike I’ve ever owned. Plenty of power. Great riding position, awesome looks and it’s just nice to ride a bike that’s a little unique

[@umaxen0048]

The Guzzi Bobber V9 makes it's 45.7 foot pounds of torque at a CRAZY LOW 3000 rpm! meaning it makes a typical Harley feel like a feel like a Honda CB600 on the freeway...

[@rayweber7088]

I would take the Guzzi! My brother-in-law who is 86 and has been riding for about 70 years still has a 70's model Guzzi! I have to mention that he was a Denver Colorado motor officer in the 1960's. I have owned only one of these bikes 2022 Honda CMX 500 Rebel abs! Loved that nimble little bike.

[@donnyo65]

'Dearer than a Harley makes it a hard sell!' The Harley is a cheap Harley and the Triumph is a far superior bike! I don't own a Triumph and I do own a Harley but if it were not for the social side and my enthusiasm for the history etc, I would trade in a heartbeat. If I do serious riding I use my BMW. Some interesting bikes though.

[@Simulera]

Guzzis do everything well, with a bit of charm/weirdness. And the are a DIY last forever bike.

[@koufax3739]

I love a cruiser that handles like a sport bike.😘

[@kenspix]

I do have a Vulcan S But if I was going to pick another from your list it would be the Indian.

[@JRUF40]

Good call on the Guzzi, fantastic bike!

[@camgere]

The Moto Guzzi transverse V-twin kind of makes sense. Even Honda made them. Even a turbo. Many people really want an air cooled motorcycle. Shaft drive means no chain adjustment. It has more ground clearance than a BMW horizontally opposed twin. There is no rear cylinder cooling problem (from the Ariel Square 4 to the Harley M8). Both cylinders stick out in the air stream. It's actually kind of brilliant.

[@awuma]

The CX500/650 and GL500/650 family still makes sense after 40+ years. They go forever.

[@camgere]

My roommate had a CX500. It was very nice.@@awuma

[@danielshaw4038]

The Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is on my Wishlist

[@cy-one]

Same ;)

[@jaford2]

Mine too!

[@philsmith2346]

ANY Beemers first, then any Trumpet or Guzzi, or Indian, and the Honda 500... Heck, I'm 75 years young, and not as strong as I used to be. Any iron that can be given a trike setup would be fantastic! Good report here, and telling us what the prices are is a huge help. Thanks from West Virginia!

[@stevennault5447]

Rode a Guzzi 40 yrs. ago, the engine is a gyro, helpful in turns and being able to come out of them...

[@robertflowers2738]

Got a Vulcan S, Two Brothers exhaust (stock pipes sound like lawn mower on steroids), windshield, heated grips, mini floorboards, Boosterplug, Denali Sound Bomb horn, Admore rear lights, hand guards, passenger seat & seatback carrier, sheepskin seat cover. Every time I think of trading up, I go out for a ride & change my mind. New exhaust turns the engine into slightly scary. Love this bike! But on the other hand the Bolt looks pretty nice! Same with Triumph.

[@jimyoung8400]

Yeah, took my class on a Honda Rebel. In between rotations I would would do curls with it to keep my biceps toned. Lol

[@CdnElJefe]

Got me a Scout with Vance & Hines twin slash cut exhaust. It sounds magnificent and is a blast to bomb around on!

[@marshmallowblaster]

What's wrong with the Vulcan S? I know they're not for everyone, but nearly everyone I know who's actually ridden one says they were very pleasantly surprised by how fun of a ride it is. Yeah, it may not have a ton of character, but for those of us who want the performance of a street fighter with the comfort of a cruiser and who don't have the money for a Vmax it's a bit of a no brainer.

[@food_toobs8333]

Agreed. Also, it's a lot faster than people give it credit for, and (unlike most riders apparently) I love the fact that it doesn't sound like an 18 wheeler whenever it goes down the road. I personally hate the "sound saves lives" view, so that exhaust doesn't bother me.

[@AemsVibe]

I love my Vulcan s. I got aftermarket grips exhaust and a Corbin seat. This bike is amazing.

[@canrule08]

Vulcan S is Japanese engineering and has ergofit: those two points were enough for me. I did not need anything obnoxiously loud in the 'look at me I am an asshole' vein

[@food_toobs8333]

@@canrule08 exactly! That's what sold me too!

[@rohitbarreto461]

Good lean angle. 0-60 4.2 seconds. Reliable. Doesn’t weigh a ton. Well priced. Fun fun bike.

[@stefanostani]

guys, being Italian it's so strange to hear a 500 being described as "SO SLOW", here, in the land of ducatis, Aprilias, and very fast riders it's perfectly OK to drive a 125 as a grown adult because we don't really have to go any faster than 60 mph on normal roads and highways are really not needed to get around, and if you wanna be able to use them you could always use a 250, which is considered a great bike

[@Tonyx.yt.]

lmao 125, my lawnmower has a biggger engine. adults with 125cc are just afraid to get a fuckin motorcycle license... 125 is barely enought for urban riding, a modern 300cc is the minimum requirement for enjoy a motorcycle and not regretting buy a quicker one. p.s. italian motorcyclist here

[@GabryLuke3D]

Da italiano ti capisco, ma le maggiori dimensioni del motore spesso non portano ad una maggiore potenza espressa in cavalli e quindi prestazioni da alti regime motore (caratteristiche che trovano più soddisfazione in pista che in strada) ma servono a dare al motore molta coppia nei basso-medio regimi. Questa caratteristica prerogativa di tutte le moto cruiser e di diverse naked è invece utilissima in strada, perché ti regala un motore reattivo e divertente, capace di tirare fuori subito trazione anche in situazioni di necessità. Rimane il fatto che (pur sottolineando che le moto "piccole" non sono inferiori alle grosse cilindrate ma che ne sono diverse e per diversi scopi) 125 e 250 sono a tutti gli effetti piccole cilindrate. Divertenti, senz'altro, ma indiscutibilmente limitate

[@jeffk1485]

It's definitely situational. In the American west, it's not uncommon for towns to be 100km apart and the highway speed flowing at 120km/h between them.

[@Tonyx.yt.]

@Raphael Gallo yes not very cheap, almost all people get car license and it allows to ride 125cc too, for bigger displacement you need the motorcycle license, cheaper than car license if you already had. The most popular scooter are 125-150-300-350cc, the most popular motorcycle are much bigger in displacement, all top 10 most sold motorcycles are over 650cc, the most popular one is 1250cc

[@stefanostani]

@@Tonyx.yt. fra ma stai calmo, quanto cazzo devi andare forte? XD

[@luisfelipelagunarivero2699]

Let's talk honestly: As an HD owner and passionate about the history of this brand, I say that the current manufacturer of Harley Davidson betrayed his client by producing this ancient jewel, in China, in Brazil. The result is that in my garage I have a lot of nice irons rusting and giving mechanical problems all the time. I also have a 25 year old Honda Drean (to go buy bread) without a sign of rust. To top it off, when I turn on my HD what I hear is a detestable electronic sound. For me HD died long ago.

[@timjohnson1199]

That electrical sound is probably the fuel pump. Normal for most bikes.

[@MegaTimbob1]

I rode my Scout from NC to fort Meyer last fall and love it. It'll smoke all stock Harley's. I love watercooled bikes but the engine does develop a lot of heat at stop lights. Got the bike I always wanted after Hondas, Suzukis, Triumphs. 72 yrs old.

[@jimmytorello7041]

I really wouldn’t be looking to buy any of these bikes but if I had to get one I’d go with the Guzzi for it’s unique style.

[@Flumm06]

I am absolutely in love with my Guzzi V9 Bobber. I put an Arrow 2-1 pipe on it and it sounds great. It is a very easy bike to ride and always turns heads.😎

[@missmygamergirl445]

Do you ever feel the torque in an unnatural way?

[@Flumm06]

@@missmygamergirl445 Don't know what that question is suppose to mean?

[@Kasperblk]

For the Speedmaster you didn’t even play the correct year and engine tone. Just FYI.

[@mikesivrican1508]

that exhause note was the old Speedmaster, which was a 865CC engine, not the new one, which is 1200CC. Also, you get so much more than a Harley, ABS, traction control, cruise control, water cooled engine, etc

[@keithfoxinc]

Jessi Hansen - yep....spot on

[@keithfoxinc]

Mike Sivrican - Yeppers. Just why I bought one. Couldn’t give me a “hardly”.

[@trex9529]

I agree, that is the early model. 2018 forward has a "Beast Sound" for the exhaust.

[@cy-one]

It's imho such a beautiful and calm, yet powerful rumbly sound. I love it.

[@BenDogCerberus]

"Sorry magna bros"... You broke my heart

[@gordonhutchison9647]

The guzzy sounded like a step through Honda 50 with a triumph tiger cub exhaust

[@Corhndog]

Absolutely love my Bolt! Best first bike purchase I could have asked for.

[@SantiSpeed1]

I’m just honored that the Magna got mentioned 🥰

[@andrewmapes8799]

I feel so validated! Does this mean we are people now too?

[@SantiSpeed1]

@@andrewmapes8799 let’s not get carried away now. Can’t have your cake and eat it too

[@Dikku125]

Bought my first bike a couple weeks ago, picked up an old beat up 94 vulcan 1500, got my first ride time in today and it's so much fun to drive, planning on getting a vulcan S once I have more hours in and more money 😅😅

[@MEngin-rk9ox]

2:59 SOUNDS - HONDA REBEL 500 4:34 SOUNDS - KAWASAKI VULCAN-S 6:31 SOUNDS - YAMAHA BOLT R-SPEC 8:08 SOUNDS - INDIAN SCOUT 9:54 SOUNDS - HARLEY DAVIDSON ROADSTAR 1200 11:23 SOUNDS - TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE SPEEDMASTER 13:00 SOUNDS MOTO GUZZI V9 BOBBER SPORT

[@snatr]

Thanks for putting that list together 👍 For me, based on sound alone it's the Scout or the Triumph 😋

[@wileyjackson5124]

I’ve seen a Honda go off a cliff and when we finally picked it up, it started! We finished out a two day trip through the mountains

[@_Jaded_]

Best non-Yammy vid to-date on this channel. Well done! Also, that Moto Guzzi is the crowd favorite... change my mind. 😍😍

[@paulbade131]

I had a 1983 Honda CX650. I chose it because of it's looks and It was Hondas only engine, that it chose to turbocharge. The major flaw WAS in fact it's transverse engine. Folks, did you notice that the entire bike leaned over to the right when he goosed the throttle? On a right turn, it was great because it plas-terd the rear tire into the road from the rotational torque on the frame and was easy to compensate it's effect on the lean. It totally screwed up, if you accelerated in a left turn. It fought against my lean trying to upright the bike. The transverse engine torque turned the bike into a screw. I can't imagine the bike with turbo adding like 40 hp. I think it would roll over.

[@DaveLarson24]

I'm happy to see a Moto Guzzi at the top of the list. I am a proud owner of the Moto Guzzi V7 III, it's the little brother of the V9. But just as fun of a bike to ride and at 52HP and 42Lbs/torque and dry weight of 432 lbs it is a nimble bike that can cruise for 240 miles on a tank of gas.

[@ggatto5554]

Love my V7iii. Made it into a scrambler and literally climbed mountains with it. Fantastic bike with a dumptruck full of character

[@KJ-xn7yc]

I have a 2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber and love it! thing rips

[@88tcoupe]

Great video! I'd take the Yamaha or Harley.

[@camerongosselin7917]

MSF Rebel rider here. first bike was the 86 450 model! amazing bikes!

[@39MercFlathead]

What's a MSF course? When I started riding in 1958 there were no courses. Someone showed you the compression release lever, you kicked it over and you rode.

[@OverBanned]

I have a 900 Custom and it doesn’t sound like this at all. It actually sounds pretty sweet and people often say it sounds like an HD.

[@itsJJJbitches]

the 900 custom has a vtwin not a parallel twin, which is why it sounds different :) i love my 07 custom.

[@anonkiba]

I'm thinking of getting the Vulcon next year as my first "real motorcycle" Got a 150cc scooter right now.

[@Nickersont88]

I owned a V650 before my scout bobber and would highly recommend the Kawasaki. Great handling and motor. Agree with Yammers though it's not exactly full of character, which I learned I valued more than I thought I would.

[@stevennault5447]

BigRed, everyone started somewhere...

[@stlchucko]

Friend of mine went from riding 50cc scooters to a Vulcan S. He’s loving it.

[@christiancartmale1150]

The bolt also has amazingly effective engine braking, i could squeak the rear tire over everytime jsut by downshifting so brakes are not necessary, my Bonneville has essentially zero engine braking. If i shift my bonneville all the way down to 1rst or 2nd gear and let off the throttle, I will sail straight through a stop doing 20-30km an hour, it will not stall or slow, in fact the revs will increase as if the bike refuses to bog down.

[@iblzs227]

Sometimes i like to go fast, sometimes cruise, sometimes twisties. My vulcan is perfect for me.

[@harryohe5844]

Way back before electricity I managed a bike shop in DC. It was one of several PT gigs to help put food on the table while attending Grad school. We carried several brands and all are alive today except for Lambretta. One of the brands was Guzzi. In those todays the importer was infamous for selling machines that had no parts supplies. But, the Guzzi had some outstanding attributes .... It never broke or needed parts unless you dropped it. And, when you were rain riding you didn't end up with a black stripe up your back from the chain lube/dirt. In later part of the last century I rode a Breva..... Very nice, well mannered machine. Almost the perfect all round bike with wonderful road manners. It may be "Weird" to some, but I really like the Guzzi over the others for the same reasons I liked in the past. Torque, reliability, Italian handling, great brakes, drive shaft ..... and not everyone owns an Alfa, and not everyone will own a Guzzi either. So I won't have to search through all those parked machines (look a likes) testing my key to see which one it fits!

[@chadlewis4302]

I agree, the Guzzi has got to be the most fun!

[@AverageFloridaDad]

As someone with a modified Sportster that stung a bit. I think I had an excuse to modify my Sportster. I pulled an ‘85 Sportster out of a lake. Don’t know how it ended up there, but I was I was fishing and snagged my line on it and was curious what it was. Now I have a free iron head.

[@just-dl]

Triumph #1, Vulcan S #2, Rebel #3, Bolt #4, and Scout 60, instead of Scout for the final entry. Not familiar enough with Moto Gucci to include on my list; familiar enough w/HD to not bother with it.

[@alexgorant9674]

I loved my V9 but my Guzzi Audace 1400 is amazing. Faster than any of these bikes (9-60 in3.7), gorgeous, super comfortable, and ride by wire gives cruise control, 3 throttle modes, traction control, and it comes with abs. When I pull into a parking lot on bike night I'm not looking at 50 with the same bike I have.

[@mikeallen2468]

the exhaust clip of the Speedmaster was not the 1200 it was the older 900

[@charlesharpe6861]

Great video dudes and the Bach in the background is the best part 🤘🏼

[@rafaelbecker116]

hey you guys could put the specs of the motorcycles like weight, torque and range in metric system also for non-american subscribers

[@chriscoplans916]

@Rafael Becker. Americans live in their own world, not only weight, torque but the only country in the world still using Fahrenheit (invented by a German). That appears to be why when anyone dares to suggest that there are better bikes than a Harley, the American keyboard warriors are up in arms, wetting their knickers & bursting arteries.

[@gregabell4799]

@@chriscoplans916 I'll say it: Indian makes better bikes than Harley. Back in the '70's, the entire world (it seemed) tried to get the US to convert over to the metric system. We said, "Okay", then proceeded to only use the metric system for our bullets - that's how we are

[@maxlimit18]

I normally don’t care for Spite’s videos or lists, but this one was well done.

[@ChadLand011]

The Bolt is the best sounding bike on that list.

[@Kjamilex]

Agreed

[@mr.b3168]

It depends on the exhaust. It just happened to have a good sounding one.

[@ScrewDatNoise]

The scout with a good exhaust will blow it outta the water. A good pipe makes all the difference and goes for any bike on this list

[@skiznillett3642]

@@ScrewDatNoise My Scout Sixty with Vance and Hines 3" Slash Cuts completely agrees with you.

[@drakepeck9832]

@@mr.b3168 the Yamaha bolt with a Vance and hines or bassani exhaust could blow any of these bikes out of the water. Except maybe the scout

[@iamkikoman]

Noticed you mentioned the Fat Bob. After 34 years of not riding that is the first bike I bought (2018 Fat Bob 114 FXFBS). Never owned a Harley before. I'll have to watch your muscle cruiser video.

[@genegoodwin8925]

The Triumph Speedmaster to me is the best looking and has impressive power.

[@oldnavysalt6278]

I've been riding for 45 years now ( Captain of a destroyer I served on in the Navy would let us take our motorcycles on the ship when we sailed overseas) and have ridden Honda's ( my first bike, a CB360T, perfect first ride) and Yamaha's. Have been riding a Sportster 1200 Custom for the last 17 years and an Ultra Classic Electra Glide for the last 16 years. At my age I like the laid back feel of the Sportster, and my wife appreciates the comfort the Glide offers when we take a trip together. Ride what ever you like, and like what you ride. The motorcycle world is diverse enough to accept everyone who enjoys 2 wheeled wonders.

[@gregabell4799]

If your wife thinks that the Ultra Classic has a comfortable ride, test out the Indian Roadmaster - No - WAIT - DON'T - you're going to end up wanting one!

[@unixgeek007]

Your review on the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster has my scratching my head... the sound clip was a different model motopickle, an older Triumph Speedmaster, not the Bonneville Speedmaster in the ride clips.

[@ZakKypto]

You should convince Yammie to let you make a video on why Honda should bring back the Honda Magna!

[@gigamix7394]

I was sitting here like “MAGNA MAGNA MAGNA” and got really sad when you said no Magna :(

[@tarh90]

I was thinking the same thing :( Love my vf750c (Magna)

[@drewb242]

I was thinking "VMAX VMAX VMAX" when he said no cruiser will hang with your 15 year old R6. But then he said no muscle cruisers :(

[@derv4lurch719]

Same to me , will forever keep my vf750c ^^

[@nhankhuu5643]

Yep

[@yeahitsalex6821]

The list is trash

[@jimmarshall807]

Wow, a Guzzi to of a Yammie Newb list, I approve! From the 2021 model year the V9 (along with the V7) come with 65 bhp engines.

[@sirdix1653]

According to my speakers the Vulcan S had the best sound... Yea you cant argue, you never heard it from my speakers

[@alexgorant580]

Thanks for giving Guzzi some props. Really a good brand that has almost no recognition in the states. It was my first bike and it was fun and it got a lot of attention. At 450 pounds it will keep up with the harley 1200 off the line. That exhaust however was not stock. The stock exaust i always felt was one of the bikes weakest points. Good video though.

[@chuckbaker8413]

I’d go for Harley or triumph… just because they’ve been there for me in the past… just sold my 1999 triumph Adventurer 900 which was a real workhorse 🎉