What is the Most Beautiful Motorcycle?

Ducati 996? Vincent Black Shadow? Suzuki Gladius? Booty might be in the eye of the beholder but it’s not all subjective either. We take a deep dive into motorcycle aesthetics.
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[@AlaskaSkidood]

You don't make motorcycle reviews. You make films about motorcycling. And that's something to be proud of.

[@Niki_Parvanov]

Can't upvote it more than once... :( same as the video

[@brumby92]

I don't own a bike. Probably never will. I still love watching these videos.

[@quackerzdb]

And that's what's I appreciates about you.

[@willbalkovec2631]

very well said

[@アシュトーシュ]

💯

[@salih8566]

I don't know about most beautiful motorcycle but this channel is most beautiful motorcycle channel.

[@salih8566]

If you ask why I don't know about most beautiful motorcycle, answer is I'm from Turkey and devaluation is a real think :D

[@kilianortmann9979]

... in the world.

[@ashleyhazell662]

Facts

[@Jeff_Green]

Most beautiful KZbin channel host too

[@somebodynothing8028]

#1 comment here

[@panpestowski]

When I think "the best looking motorcycle", a few come to my mind straight away. When I think "the best motorcycle youtuber", only one comes to my mind. And that's something to be proud of.

[@Raythe]

I consider Ryan and Tyler (Everide) tied for first in my viewing.

[@slowpoke4557]

I don't think Ryan has ever, or could ever make a video about motorcycles i didn't like

[@thedude8188]

@Thomas B ... and THAT's something to be proud of.

[@alphadelta7060]

That’s so cute another proud dad 😂

[@astron1000]

As someone who personally knows the small design team who created the FTR in Minneapolis, they are very happy someone noticed the subtleties built into the bike. Polaris is run (and owned) by people who love to ride. The same team brought Victory Motorcycles to life. And they have some interesting things up their sleeves.

[@fairfaxayres4469]

Like what?

[@astron1000]

@@fairfaxayres4469 Just like any other manufacturer, no one outside the company will know until things are announced. Leaking information can get you fired.

[@Stevevm21]

As an architect who owns a 2022 ftr s, i can appreciate this. Most beautiful bike I’ve seen. Rode a bmw and couldn’t fault it, rode the ftr and could. But nothing gives me more emotion than this bike. It will go down in history.

[@surfinairwaves9284]

@@Stevevm21I think I know what I need to do here

[@rubenotero7100]

Don't know how to explain it but it makes perfect sense that it was designed in Minneapolis.

[@chintangandhi8468]

the number of 'something to be proud of' comments on this video is something to be proud of

[@mikejones-go8vz]

You should be proud of that comment, or something

[@Nugralized]

@@mikejones-go8vz yeah his comment is something to be proud of

[@machupikachu1085]

@@Nugralized something.... proud of.... something something something...Darkside?

[@Sai-vikrant]

Aao be tera hi intezar tha

[@MichaelW1959]

This video is proof that any topic, when presented in an intelligent and engaging manner, can be interesting af.

[@WolleWollekowski]

And that is something to be proud of.

[@jonomasonILoveU]

@truth my dude Aaah Canada a country with real men ! where they eat fuck and leaf !

[@thedude4065]

@@jonomasonILoveU .... that sounds rude !!

[@Shooterpirat]

sorry for ruining 666 likes

[@charlesseymour1482]

Lovely

[@TheGreatchimp136]

5 days ago I knew nothing about motorcycles and had 0 interest in them now I ready to go out and be an adventure rider, this man is incredibly engaging and that’s something to be proud of.

[@pirmaiscalispagalma1479]

Well, did you get a bike?

[@raguram9343]

Have fun riding !

[@machupikachu1085]

I see what you did there. ;)

[@SenorCockblock]

Im in the same boat, I don't even know how to ride a bicycle lol

[@ThatMichaelTGuy]

Hopefully he dosen't do a video on seppuku... :)

[@bert6628]

Ryan is the Jeremy Clarkson of motorcycles... Even better, he could make ANY subject sound interesting and entertaining. Good work man. Give this man a TV show already!

[@GrimReader]

And isn’t gonna say racist or mad Tory shit

[@fluffyfirehydrant]

@@GrimReader or beat up a producer

[@palco22]

That's really insulting. Ryan is more like a David Suzuki in the world of two wheels.

[@Anant.Bhatia.Antz_Bin]

Ryan is an artist. Clarkson is a clown in comparison.

[@lahar2412]

@@Anant.Bhatia.Antz_Bina very good on though

[@dmgkiri3427]

Genuinely, you guys at Fortnine could make an 8 hour long movie on the production of maple syrup and I'd watch every single second of it. The scripts are complex but simple to understand. The visuals are beautiful but not overly done. Ryan's voice is crisp and clear, but not too sharp. And that's something to be proud of.

[@steveengell614]

I came here to say something very similar. Incredible bunch the are!

[@danpop1714]

agreed, and you keep posting comments and ill read them

[@puchu9507]

I would as well, even though it's not good, I would still watch it to the end.

[@taossoundandmedia8674]

that last line got us

[@FierceMotorworks]

@FortNine please make a maple syrup documentary

[@m1jem464]

I still can’t get over the amount of work put into these videos

[@mr7wi]

It’s a work of art

[@THINCOVER]

"And that's something to be proud of"

[@realdevbro447]

It's probably easy for them, cause they have been doing for quite a while. It's kinda same as like a non guitarist watching another guitarist playing.

[@stoneblue1795]

They should win some kind of Canadian film awards thingy. A maple leaf and a bottle of Crown Royal.

[@non-wx8qm]

It's his job.

[@gtarules4]

I just bought my 2019 FTR last week. Low mileage, tastefully modified with a full Akrapovic titanium exhaust and a professional tune. I honestly cannot stop looking at the bike and get compliments everywhere it goes, literally. It's an amazing piece of engineering, both performance and visual wise. I absolutely love it!!

[@jonesy6396]

I've owned several brands of motorcycles..my FTR is the only bike that I've owned that people gawk over, even people that don't ride...I constantly come out of a store and people will just be standing around, staring at it and eager to ask about it..

[@ADVRaiderKTM]

Indian couldn't make an add so effective and beautiful even if they threw a million dollar budget at it! Amazing creativity and video, as always!

[@Dave-sw2dm]

According to the dealer where I test rode one, they are not selling well. Indian has to do something to market them. For me it was too raw, put out too much heat that made my butt sweat, and didn't feel like the rated HP because it felt like it was working hard to rev. The geometry and handling were nice. I might have liked it if I hadn't recently ridden the livewire and experienced what a motorcycle could be.

[@mattshaggs2931]

@@Dave-sw2dm I'd rather spend $12k on this instead of $30k on that. That's like reality vs. fantasy.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

@@mattshaggs2931, I agree, but the acceleration on the Livewire has ruined many other bikes for me. I told the salesman after the test ride that I would have to try the KTM Super Duke and Ducati Monster before making a decision.

[@mattshaggs2931]

@@Dave-sw2dm An FTR1200 like in this video is only .2 seconds slower in the 1/4 mile than the Livewire. The big thing is the power on an electric bike. That power is available at 1 RPM and nothing else feels like that.

[@ampm9771]

And all they had to do is to copy Ducati monster and a bit of diavel and ask a KZbinr to make his fans believe that this indian FTR is the most beautiful motorcycle ever built just by throwing around a few straight lines 😅

[@michalisxenopoulos2192]

This is not a motorcycle review. I think you’ve invented a literary genre, mate. Brilliant, just brilliant!

[@Ranveer_sangha03]

This channel is just pure art and all the videos on this channel worth watching Seriously hats off

[@Backyard.Archery]

Agree 100% - amazing work!

[@paulklement4274]

And that is something to be proud of

[@timjohnson1199]

I always know I'll be hanging on each of these videos. My favorite was the Ural two wheel drive bike.

[@oleesae]

He puts in much thought and work into his videos i must say.

[@thedude4065]

@@timjohnson1199 ... definitely, although I also really really enjoyed the TW200 "crossing Canada's desert" video

[@tnyamaneko6093]

I will never forget this video. Watched it when it released, watched it periodically ever since. This bike looks like a dream, I'm seriously contemplating getting a motorcycle licence just for riding one, and it's a constant reminder for me to further my ambitions in order to have the means to achieve that goal. Incredible work.

[@MOTOTREK]

My motorcycle is the most beautiful motorcycle. :)

[@patrickperron792]

Maybe but seems to be from the Lemon side of the production line.....

[@scldma114]

@@patrickperron792 LOL!!! Bret, btw, the 790 is likely beatiful to ride (when it's not busy falling apart) as per its aesthetic.... well it looks like it fell down the stairs... :-D

[@pin0teres]

If I remember correctly while ago FortNine was complaining on how KTM 790 Adventure R looks.

[@42crazyguy]

Amen

[@rockintigger]

Ryan, your waffling 😴

[@TheKnowledgeGateway498]

History and Discovery channel should be ashamed of themselves.

[@bmax98]

History and discovery channel should HIRE him!!!

[@pilotalan]

I'm old enough to remember when the History channel did shows on history, and Discovery taught information, and Science channel did shows on Science. Now it's Ancient Aliens, and Naked and Afraid, and lots of other fake bullshit. I miss the old Discovery network.... They used to take pride in being the largest non-fiction network in the world, and educating their audience.

[@puchu9507]

Very very true, and the world of big awards

[@1jasonover]

Often times agenda hinders production quality

[@jordanknope664]

Replace legacy media?

[@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467]

The most beautiful motorcycle, is the one that makes you smile year after year.

[@J.Burrough]

Amen to that👍🏼

[@philhunt9297]

Apologies for dragging up an old phrase apparently first used in the book Molly Bawn (c. 1878) *beauty is in the eye of the beholder* 😉 Kylie Minogue - 10/10 Jennifer Grey (in 1987) - 10/10 Kim Kardashian - where's my barge pole

[@felipedourado5721]

All technology and numbers don't say much about a motorcycle because is the feel of the machine that can turn it into a love affair, or not. Sometimes the most perfect (in specs) bike is somewhat "cold" and souless and that one, not so fast, or capable in every respect has so much caracter that one may worship her for a lifetime. Motorcycles are all about emotions and I think your comment is perfect. If she makes you smile, she's beautiful, no matter what. Best regards from a fellow motorcycle lover from Brazil.

[@jjustj]

@@philhunt9297 why would you hold onto a bee? for the buzz? sorry couldnt resist,. Fort nine vids are great but this one lacks the comedic influence I look forward to...

[@philhunt9297]

@@jjustj WoW - that took me a few minutes to work out - just to assist others... beholder = bee holder Jeez jjustj I hope it's only soft tomatoes if every you go on stage but please keep your day job - that one pays 😉

[@carlostoribio5095]

As an architect and art lover, I bought the FTR1200 because it is the most beautiful motorcycle I have ever seen, here I have found my reasons.

[@teephud369]

This made me want to run out to the garage and look at my motorcycle...

[@mickwall1286]

Out to your garage? My motorcycles are in the house, in the nice warm and dry.

[@harishasanaga5848]

I opened my galery in mid video to look at my bike

[@simplemeow6887]

Was she crying?

[@steffenwurster352]

I did that exactly and now I hate my bikes

[@yummyzerg]

This made me wish I could afford a motorcycle

[@andrewevans7184]

Something tells me that Ryan might just be the proud owner of a new Indian motorcycle.

[@colinbamforth9034]

Don’t think so. It’s got the same California dealer plates from other reviews. So they’re part of the Indian company fleet for use by media.

[@Sabre1ewan]

Or the proud owner of a cheque from Indian :)

[@robertpolkamp]

@@Sabre1ewan Exactly 💯. The glaring shortcoming of the under seat fuel tank is that it doesn't hold any fuel. I would already own one if it wasn't for the poor fuel range.

[@ConradLarsonGaming]

@@robertpolkamp It's not a bike you own for massive fuel range though.

[@praveensaxena6478]

@@robertpolkamp bulls eye. But it's still big fun. It gives me the much needed smile

[@tinetannies4637]

In this time of stress, tension, and brain-dead hostility, FortNine is an oasis of serenity, complexity, and elegance. I love this channel.

[@Darillo182]

Nicely said! I found this channel a couple of days ago and spent my whole saturday night just relaxing and watching his videos and it feels like holidays :)

[@aaronjohn5993]

And that's something to be proud of

[@itaymitra1030]

Well said,,,,

[@averagejo1626]

And good humour. 👍

[@uberknarf1]

Yet another love letter to motorcycling. Thanks for adding to the beauty in our world, FortNine & FN Ryan.

[@jacklougheed4561]

All of a sudden I can’t tell if this was a review of a bike, or if this was an advertisement, or if this was simply looking at a beautiful bike.

[@danrenner]

Polaris boardroom crowd: "Yes!"

[@SteveWKk]

A little bit of all the above....lol

[@FLuuMP]

To me an early 60s bonneville is the most beautiful motorcycle ever made Btw, your channel is something to be proud of

[@Am4gedon]

Damn didn't expect to find you here :D Do you ride too?

[@NateTillsonn]

When world's collide lol

[@danielk3530]

Damn I thought my comments glitched for a sec.

[@tannerp216]

Hey Fluump! I didn't know you rode. I'll go sub now 😊

[@garrymiller2769]

Easily

[@happydays8171]

Hey, I loved my Katana. It was designed by a former BMW engineer. Next to a Beemer all those lines make sense. Once you ride one, it's a heavenly glide. I'm looking for another one.

[@cgmoog]

Not designed by styled by. Murth.was the bikes stylist not designer. A subtle difference.

[@kiwialfa2083]

​@@cgmoogAh no, it was designed by Target Design, made up of three key designers, Hans Muth (ex-BMW), Hans-Georg Kasten, and Jan Fellstrom (most of the Katana design sketches bare Fellestrom's signature). Also the Japanese parent of the Target Design Katana: Etsuo Yokouchi, should be forgotten. He took the design to production. He is also credited as the father of the first GSX-R.

[@jsquared1013]

@@kiwialfa2083 his main point was not the ID of the "designer" but of the difference between styling and desiging.

[@kiwialfa2083]

@@jsquared1013 I don't see where he gave any definition between styling and design? He just claimed that the Katana was a styling exercise. So I'll give you one. Styling is pure decorative (form). Design is form AND function, the seat, tank, and handlebars all contribute to the ergonomics of the machine, positioning the rider for high speed control. The whole design was wind-tunnel tested and resulted in a reduction in drag and increased top speed over the standard model. These are functional improvements and a result of the design.

[@rik8508]

This is the fourth time I'm watching this video. And that's something to be proud of.

[@karlobrutalo425]

read the description. makes it even better :D

[@nakibsayyed4999]

Your skills and the cinematography is something to be proud of.

[@Needleshapedtv]

Give a credit to the team too! ;)

[@Darkest_Soul_187]

You do realize that he has ZERO to do with the actual filming right?

[@Teporame]

If you think that at more than a million subscribers he still makes the videos, you will be disappointed.

[@zedballs]

@@Needleshapedtv unless something's changed, it's just him talking and one other dude doing camera / editing. There's even a video about that.

[@TucsonDude]

Who is doing the riding?

[@RobKwalheim]

i always thought that beauty was in the eyes of the beer holder.

[@maverick9409]

Facts.

[@dmelson7502]

You sir, are a true philosopher.

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

Ha! Never heard that one before. Nice!

[@mrmcbeardy9268]

... only if one is wearing his beer glasses though... (because we're blind without them) 😅

[@surajrajput-pq4ef]

Aha im stealing this comment

[@RS-hi5qj]

Your production and research make your motorcycle videos stand out far above the other channels.

[@littleredcurious5044]

I watched to the end, and then went to comments. And that's something to be proud of.

[@yanzi1957]

Damn same exact here

[@Dansk55]

Wow just noticed that too. I usually go to comments on most vids

[@6235dude]

Right?!!! Dude needs to meet a woman

[@hp2084]

Very underrated comment.

[@Shadow__133]

I went to the comments before watching, And that's something Im not proud of. 😝

[@embracethesuck1041]

This video should be subtitled "Ryan gets his money's worth from his art history degree".

[@ThunderousNorm]

Except he actually did a physics degree. The translation to art though is beautifully setup Edit: See his G310R video, forgot it was a double degree

[@totocall1999]

@@ThunderousNorm as I clicked to say the same thing...

[@briansmith3011]

As a person having made the poor life choice of pursuing an Art degree, the assessment is accurate.

[@seattlegrrlie]

oh that's what it was for

[@1chienandalou]

@@ThunderousNormand OP are both partially correct I believe. IIRC he studied both physics and (something like) art history.

[@Hamrokanoon]

How can you nail every single video. Seriously this channel doesn't have any average or bad videos. All top class works of art

[@kunwarrajdeep5975]

truee

[@icouldntthinkofagoodname7216]

Because he has a good Hammer.

[@martythemartian99]

I still remember the surprise I felt when I bought a 76 Gold Wing and discovered the fuel tank only housed the electrics, and the real tank was under the seat. Great ol' bike :)

[@Buledoyanmotor]

🤣 the Random French Guy from Bali is honored 🙏

[@FortNine]

Glad you enjoyed that! Très gracieux de votre part. ~RF9

[@LittleRedRoosterADV]

...and that's something to be proud of.

[@bcp6086]

Yo, his channel's actually pretty cool

[@ferranmunoz4409]

We aren't even worthy of the ridiculous quality this channel constantly gifts us. The attention to detail in all of the videos is incredible.

[@literallyshaking8019]

The Indian FTR1200 is a stunning bike. It’s the perfect blend of modern and nostalgic design.

[@QDWhite]

110%. Not interested in owning one, but I can’t look away when I see one.

[@easley421]

@@QDWhite id agree if I didn't watch Moto America and ride track. They function as well as they look. HD needs to take notes

[@danweyant4909]

I'd buy one if I wasn't such a broke slob.

[@jsil_]

Years later, I, among others, still come back to this video... no... this high-quality, inspirational film, not only to bask in the jaw-dropping aesthetics of this particular Indian, but as well as fall into the world of yet another Fortnine masterpiece. This channel never fails to captivate, and that's something to be proud of.

[@davidfalaguerra4134]

Art , history, architecture ,physics. engineering - I need to watch this again, maybe a few more times...

[@fraanzfan8158]

He makes art lessons interesting

[@amirk6155]

I loved it. Interesting perspectives man. And shoutour to Aneesh for making 10 min feel like two. Cinematography and audio masterpiece

[@edulito96]

that geometry bit felt like a conspiracy theory

[@thumpertorque_]

lol

[@davidgolden6068]

I'm an Industrial Designer, can confirm. There's some truth to it, but it's like any artistic analysis... the critics will add in wayyy more meaning than exists if they like the art/artist

[@Raraoolala]

Yeah, I cringed through that, I love the production value, but that bit came off pretentious and lacking objectivity.

[@ecta9604]

A lot of that kind of thing is sort of a remnant. Before standardized, consistent measurements were a thing - often we forgot that inches and centimetres are recent inventions - people tended to use proportions to design stuff. Rather than telling your apprentice “I want you to make this cabinet 8’ tall x 4’ wide”, you’d say that you wanted it in a 1:2 ratio. Then your apprentice would see what sizes of lumber they had in storage, and they’d build the cabinet accordingly. A lot of pre-modern design training had to do with copying out and applying the Classical Orders, which were a series of styles of Ancient Greek and Roman columns that were always built with consistent proportions. It was treated almost like musicians practicing scales, except visual rather than auditory. The common proportions of those columns have been applied to a ton of things. 1:1/4, 1:1/3, 1:1/2, 1:2/3, 1:3/4 and 1:2 proportions were really common in them, and they could interact in some really complex and interesting ways. Those interactions were carried out of the columns and applied to all sorts of objects, up to and including motorcycles. It’s a bit of a relic now that we use standardized measurement rather than proportion, but because our aesthetics were tuned into that frequency for a couple thousand years it’s still a really powerful tool for designing beautiful objects that seem to have a sort of harmony.

[@carbonsx3]

@@Raraoolala Go watch any video about font design and kerning... or any trademarked logo... I assure you, there are practices at work.

[@roseysnapper]

I just came back to re-watch this episode having first watched it when it was just released a year ago; absolutely brilliant! Love this channel. Adore this beautiful machine.

[@bradmiller9993]

This video made me smile for the entire 10 minutes and 25 seconds. Now; I am off to the Indian Motorcycle website. Thank you.

[@robertpolkamp]

Note the glaring omission of the specs for fuel capacity. I've looked, it's not there.

[@bradmiller9993]

@@robertpolkamp Thats because it's not meant to be ridden; it's a work of art. Duh.

[@Light_ninjaroblox]

100 mile range 😕

[@bradmiller9993]

@@Light_ninjaroblox Seriously?

[@motorotica]

@@bradmiller9993 can confirm via personal experience. 100-120.

[@ForTheChristians]

Did you just see that? Shooting up into the sky? That was Polaris’ stock price.

[@jonnyrountree851]

Thank you for all the video content. You have been one of my favorite channels since I started riding. I love that I learn so much. A year and a half now.

[@drakemoore2942]

“Random French guy from Bali” lmao

[@Buledoyanmotor]

I loved it, best shout out ever !

[@gregebbert2153]

I actually laughed out loud when the closing music started. I regret only that I have but one thumbs up to give!

[@ethanbried2146]

This has to be one of the most well done videos yet it’s phenomenal how you can pack so much information into a 10 minute video and yet make every bit of the info simple and understanding to anyone that watches well done keep up the work FortNine

[@ZekeGraal]

I don’t know how many times I’ve rewatched Ryan’s content. Every time I show his stuff to friends and family, even non bikers, they are very impressed and soak up the knowledge!

[@mikeyvilly6586]

Hands down the best KZbin reviewer! Amazing videos man! Obsessed with your story telling skills. Great job!

[@tylerplumley9245]

Idk how much money he's making but... I guarantee he deserves more. Videos are incredibly well written, delivered, and the subjects are well researched and tested. Good job.

[@lunchtreyy]

He works for Fortnine so they probably on a salary.

[@fraxonthefurry21]

The most beautiful motorcycle is whichever one doesn't leave me stranded.

[@parkwayrider5200]

Getting home is a beautiful feeling.

[@robertpolkamp]

Exactly why the FTR 1200 S isn't selling.

[@dmelson7502]

Ah, a Harley rider....

[@HRRRRRDRRRRR]

So not a Ducati, gotcha.

[@Kickstart500]

The one you’re riding..and the one you have to turn back and look at when you walk by

[@MJorgy5]

If you're doing what you're able, and putting food there on the table. And providing for the family that you love. That's something to be proud of.

[@philmcclenaghan7056]

That's pretty much the lowest standard of just staying alive and not much more

[@sannsannlam1277]

This has to be my favourite Fort Nine video yet, combining my two passions, art + motorcycles. Instinctively, I liked the FTR the moment I laid eyes on it.

[@Metroshica]

This video is a work of art. I never really cared for motorcycles, owned a couple in the past but never learned to really love them. This though, wow! It really, really shows. And the production quality! Your editor deserves a bow, the music is SO on point too. Overall just an absolutely amazing piece of work here.

[@kavinsp]

I thought nobody would come close to automotive journalism like clarkson and his topgear crew, but not only you met my expectations, but you exceeded it. And that's something to be proud of.

[@Michaeltje89]

4:10 So are your episodes, small movie's that you not only watch but also feel. And That is something to be proud of.

[@manujuggy]

This channel is criminally underrated

[@junichiimoto16]

And that’s something to be proud of

[@literallyshaking8019]

@@junichiimoto16 you beat me to the exact comment I was going to make. And that’s something to be proud of.

[@JudgeDrey]

And that's something to be said for a channel with over a mil subs! lol

[@ArthephiusX]

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is precisely the level of thoughtful and eloquent erudition that elevates and distinguishes, as an outlier of excellence, the unconventional creative endeavours of Ryan and team, placing them so splendidly apart from and above the tiresome, uninspired, formulaic, ad revenue chasing, click-bait dross excreted by the overwhelming majority of KZbin Johnny-come-lazy moto vloggers.

[@rapid13]

You gonna clean that up?

[@mercenaryninja]

Vincent Black Lightning is the most beautiful bike i have ever seen...

[@Docasin]

Ryan's video... beautiful and functional, precisely 25 seconds over the 10 minute mark. Not too long not too short, totally monetizable and informative. This is something to be proud of. Salute

[@neilwilliams103]

Im a simple man.. I see a new Ryan F9 video, I hit play.

[@sammyboyee]

Ryan/F9... Already a KZbin Pro showing clips of other KZbinrs in his videos/ channel... You deserve a Salute. Keep doing good.🙏🏼

[@garretthorner]

In my mind the most beautiful motorcycle is the one I’ve crashed the most without it breaking beyond rideability

[@MrSRV94]

Everyday since I bought it I go in the garage to watch my '88 Africa twin. Always crack up a smile. And skip a heartbeat when riding it. There's no perfect bike, but there's a perfect choice

[@LuisAlejandroTorresO]

Omg, 1988 Africa twin. Congratulations for having that gem.

[@MrSRV94]

@@LuisAlejandroTorresO thank you. I'm 26 and all my friends have modern bikes, I went the opposite way and there is no day I regret that choice. Btw it drivers better than some moderns, so I'm even happier

[@FuryMotoWorks]

"What is the Most Beautiful Motorcycle?" - Mine

[@sykwookiee]

Damn skippy...my '03 Ultra Classic is the most beautiful thing on 4 wheels...✋, what? I had a catastrophic spinal snafu that left me u able to hold up a big bike...solution? A Voyager kit...basically a pair of training wheels so that I don't drop the damn thing...am currently working on a way to make it ride softer and easier on my body...haven't been able to ride her in about 3 years 😪 and it f'n sucks ass...

[@sykwookiee]

@@krishp345. ?

[@seniorrider9337]

69/70 Triumph Bonneville 650!

[@gutter1]

the velocette le vogue is the prettiest motorcycle

[@Kim-ru2yr]

"It might be the best looking motorcycle because it looks best sideways." Dude does have a point.

[@nicholaskemp2451]

Motards look best on one wheel. MotoGP bikes look best leaning. I look best in complete darkness. Everything has a great way to view it.

[@coolbeans7274]

@@nicholaskemp2451 Don't all bikes look best when sideways.

[@JDMetz27]

The new Indian FTR is as beautiful as it is functional. It's an undoubtingly amazing machine and will definitely be amongst the motorcycle gods trophy collection.

[@safelyanonymous5717]

my vote goes to the T120 Bonneville from Triumph. Some of the new bikes from Royal Enfield are very impressive as well.

[@johncasteel1780]

The *60s* T120. Great proportions and a great use of open space around the engine.

[@adidilipkumar1226]

I like the Thruston rs with the cowl too. But ftr topped my list as soon as it came out.

[@RichMulholland]

​@@adidilipkumar12260lky TV 0

[@elisegore7626]

[Insert comment regarding FortNine's top-notch video quality here]

[@Viking2dk]

I'd make an argument that the Moto Guzzi V7 Sport is probably one of the most beautiful machines built. The lime green color and that fuel tank are literal perfection.

[@johnsumser9743]

It would certainly be on my list, as well.

[@carljones8334]

It would be very high on my list too, only it's younger brother, the Le Mans, eclipsing it and not by that much either. To me a bike has to be symmetrical looking at it head on, and the V7 Sport passes that test.

[@bryankufalk6107]

Stornello #070 agrees

[@Viking2dk]

@@mitch7525 God, yes. That's one beautiful bike. Gotta love a V-twin.

[@lhurst9550]

I was just at the local dealer and saw this bike, THIS video was playing in my head while looking at it.

[@4cfuture92]

i have watching two wheeler reviews all my life but Thats the 1st time a review not only changed my opinion about a bike but also made me want to buy one

[@chris.a.1]

Me too! My first impression was "damn, that's ugly". By the end, I was like, "maybe I should buy one?"

[@OneTwoFive0]

A motorcycle is like a dog, they are all beautiful in their own ways

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Spoken like a true Pug owner

[@ricardodanielpintosilva7241]

And thats something to be proud of

[@diavolorosso69]

Obviously you have never seen a Suzuki Gladius! :)

[@kaj9134]

4:32 And then some guy in Miami sold a banana ductaped to a wall for $120.000, and that's something to be proud of

[@luckylarrikin1439]

I ductaped my banana to my pants and I feel proud.

[@jfess1911]

@@luckylarrikin1439 Ouch, ouch. Ouch, ouch, ouch,ouch. ................. ouch.

[@embracethesuck1041]

I feel like Harley does that every day.

[@harrycrumb742]

I picked up my new FTR Carbon limited edition The bike is what you should expect, beautiful and inspiring in looks and performance The only 2 things is the fuel tank is limited in range and the tail tidy needs a better design which I did modify directly under the seat which looks sweet Overall it’s a very nice balanced machine

[@cyclometre]

What is the most beautiful motorcycle? ANSWER: The one I'm riding!

[@harishasanaga5848]

For sure!!

[@GhostRaiter]

Same goes for women

[@Oraange_Juice]

Remember, boys, the most beautiful motorcycle is the one you love to ride

[@MatchBookNotes]

If you can't ride the one you love, love the one you ride

[@ark1349]

@@MatchBookNotes yeah, that too

[@dungeon5028]

thats an easy question, my bike is always the prettiest

[@unclebadger597]

Nailed it 🙂

[@reedtarted1932]

Yeah

[@SRshinoda]

My dad told me this same thing about my car. "Our car is always the best car in the world". He meant it about anything we shall possess.

[@atlason86]

agreed

[@paradiseprod6153]

@@SRshinoda this form of thinking usually takes place when a person doesnt come from much. You learn how to make the best of everything you own and make things like new instead of replacing them when they break. If you care for things theyll last longer, and battle scars you healed yourself are always going to be worth more to you than something else. Until you get the funds, then cop that new shit.

[@baccas66]

When you park your bike and keep looking over your shoulder at it as you walk away is a good sign of beauty.

[@garrymiller2769]

...or that you are still trying to convince yourself that you bought the right bike

[@Kaeresh]

Everytime I walk past my bike, I can't help but lovingly caress a hand across. Everytime I turn the corner and she's there I get a smile on my face. She may not be the prettiest bike out there but she's my ride and we're making memories together.

[@mrmcbeardy9268]

Exactly how i feel about my ZZR1100. But I'd give my left kidney for an FTR1200 😁

[@mrmcbeardy9268]

@@Kaeresh hear, hear!!! your sentiments resonate with me fully. I do the same. After all, what is a bike if not a method to move the soul and the body both at once? Making memories indeed!! 💛✌

[@klausnielsen1537]

Or you parked in a bad corner of the city and now you feel the anxiety.

[@greedsmack]

This video was actually one of the reasons i started looking at the FTR. I bought my 23 R Carbon in August of last year and have been loving it ever since.

[@anat182]

After watching this I look at my Duke 390 with a whole new perspective!

[@herrmanselcher1632]

are you talking about the ones from 2017-2020? Might have messed the numbers up but what a beautiful bike, especially the white colorway

[@anat182]

YES! I have the white one.

[@herrmanselcher1632]

@@anat182 ayyyyyyyyyyyy sweet I'm getting mine in a few weeks :)

[@47.000]

The new Duke390 is of course very beautiful. And something to be proud of.

[@deathtomorons9388]

@@anat182 Meh 🥱🥱 Boring bike. Chapri Bike

[@christopherhamm1574]

I never really analyzed it to this level. But, my 1996 BMW R1100RT is still as sexy as the day I bought it 24 years ago.

[@rivernet62]

I have that bike too. Glacier green. Timeless beauty.

[@patobez3901]

Had to Google that one...I see you like the curvy girls. She is a beauty!

[@macraemorse]

I had a 1150RT... lovely curvy lines.

[@christopherhamm1574]

@@rivernet62 mine is Glacier Green too. I still find myself drooling. She is far more than sexy lines. This bike is just at home touring on the highway as it is doing some serious spirt riding in the twisties. To me she is a total package..

[@rivernet62]

@@christopherhamm1574 looks like you’re in PA so our paths probably won’t cross (I’m in CA). But we did live there 6 years & loved it.

[@RobbieHerrera]

That was an absolutely beautiful video, from the cinematography to the way it was narrated.

[@MidoReigh]

And that's something to be proud of

[@jackalexander8842]

I watched this video 2 years ago, when I passed my CBT (learner's permit in UK), and I've just watched it again, after having to re-do the CBT (2 year life span, life got in the way of the absolute cash-grab that is the big test £750). I still think now, as I did then, that this is the most beautiful motorcycle I've ever seen. I am determined to own one within the next 5 years!

[@thewatcher5271]

You Know What's Something To Be Proud Of? What You Do For Motorcycling!! Three Years Later & I Still Feel The Same Way. Thank You.

[@anythingoldmechanical]

The early Indian Scout had the seat, the same height as the top of the tank, making them a favourite with Trick Riders on the Wall Of Death, and even today, its beautiful lines were light years ahead of anything built today.

[@loading2112]

"Random French guys from Bali" Eyyyyy dont disrespect my man bule like that lmao

[@sykwookiee]

Buell...hell, I might be wrong too! ROFLMMFAO!

[@JDLowin]

I am old. My bikes are old. An '06 WideGlide; an '03 Yam-Rd-Star-Warrior, currently. This vid as I see it, is a year old, but I've already watched it twice. You did great, and this is the best Indian Tribute as "Art You Can Ride Happily", I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing the Other Great Ones (with honest viewpoint) also !!!

[@whittywych0073]

Never even thought about an Indian before, now I want to buy that one! Best advert I have seen for an age.

[@himaro101]

@geyser head !!!! Indian FTR 1200

[@Dan_Tactics]

Better check out Ducati first. You will change your mind fast.

[@souravmmishra]

@@Dan_Tactics They suck infront of FTR 1200.

[@sparkyparky9439]

@@Dan_Tactics LOL, you must be joking, right? Good bikes, sure, but not when you have to pay a specialist out the ass to get 'em fixed!

[@HumbertoYi0878]

@@souravmmishra suck...in front?? I’m lost... Ducati makes stunning bikes, that shit on the Indian. The Indian is cheaper, and less to maintain, but like everything Italian, you pay for the performance and elegance.

[@roguecheddar]

For me, it's my stunning 2019 Indian Springfield classic, with that jewel of an engine, the Thunderstroke 111. I could stare at it all day, and sometimes I do.

[@mattshaggs2931]

Mine is that 2020 Springfield DH in green..man that thing is sexy

[@wurstsalat7652]

damn, a FortNine Video fresh out of the oven!

[@Terxify]

This review is the primary reason I bought a 2019 FTR last autumn, it's been a dream bike since the review released, and I absolutely love it!

[@DrTranofEvil]

Sensing Ryan isn’t a huge fan of the dadaist movement...

[@EllaBananas]

Personally I just hate the fine art industry in general. It has nothing to do with actual art and is just about rich fucks getting tax cuts. the quality of art is measured only by the value assigned to it by whatever jackwagon apraiser they meet decides. Not by the actual artistic value or effort put in or even the beauty of the piece itself.

[@MangH0]

@@EllaBananas it is not even that. It is literally just a means of money laundering.

[@mehrgott1]

Finally someone explains to me why I love the FTR!

[@leftmorningstar6954]

Who else thinks fortnine should have a netflix show??

[@CasperJLT707]

Netflix would be an insult to FortNines production quality. Yammie Noob is Netflix level. FortNine is more like Top Gear/BBC full Sat/cable TV series...just my opinion.

[@leftmorningstar6954]

@@CasperJLT707 lol ur right

[@alelectric2767]

@@CasperJLT707 Jason comes out swingin. But not wrong

[@Eastcoast_Rds]

Let’s gooooooo

[@SirMalorak]

I do not yet have a drivers' license cause I never had the money for it. I finally got to save enough for it, and can now soon begin my motorcycle journey, and your channel...Man. It's amazing. You produce some insanely well made videos, walking the edge of informational, inspirational and beautifully poetic. What a KZbin channel, be proud of what you do! It's AWESOME.

[@numbone2945]

OK Ryan. Just when I think the world is going to the shyyter you come out with another video that COMPLETELY renews my faith in humanity. Watching you progress from your early videos through successively better and better concept, production, writing and delivery is simply inspiring. Oh, and to answer your question, the most beautiful motorcycle is the one in your driveway.

[@someguyik]

The most beautiful motorcycle is much like the most beautiful woman: the one I'm currently riding.

[@chris.a.1]

Alas, no matter how beautiful she is, your eye will always wander over to another man's bike...

[@L7U]

@@chris.a.1 i'm sorry you're having that experience i guess ahahaha

[@chris.a.1]

@@L7U lol - human nature ;)

[@seanwalsh4142]

I was wondering what happened to my mom.

[@anand3033]

@@seanwalsh4142 Sweet Home Alabama!!

[@darm4467]

“Random French guy from Bali”

[@fleekwoodmatt4316]

"That's something to be proud of."

[@Buledoyanmotor]

🤣 I'm so proud now