What Makes A Good Beginner Bike!

I ride a Ninja 300 to a car meet and explain what makes a Ninja 300 great.
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[@mdsanders5]

I love how Tom talks about skylines like there common. The United States won't let us have certain cars but doesn't mind what motorcycle we have. Makes me wonder if the United States care about us.

[@650kfit5]

Sucks to be you. ;) But then again you get guns so don't complain.

[@RidingWithTom]

Haha skylines are super common here, I've owned 2 r31's, an r32 GTR and my sister has an r33 gts

[@hellsgunz1006]

***** sorry, I just have to be this guy: "meanwhile in Africa..."

[@epiclepticgs]

***** I'd rather have a Skyline than a gun, lol

[@mdsanders5]

I'd rather have a Skyline then guns.

[@TheOther9519]

why's this guy riding on cycle/pedestrian lanes? and then talking about what bike to learn on? also, no indicators?? :|

[@Acc0rd79]

I just bought my first ever bike in November, an '07 Ninja 250. Only paid 1250 bucks for it with 3,300 miles on it. I wanted something cheap I could learn with and get comfortable on before upgrading to a 600. Now I just wish it would warm up and stop raining so I could ride it all the time, winter sucks! Still, its a fun toy, good recommendation!

[@mxllaveli2635]

I might do the same, I don't want to spend more than £2000 on my first bike, you got a great deal mate nice one!

[@Acc0rd79]

Mxllaveli yup and like tom here, I started my own motovlogging channel, you have to do that as well when you start riding:) Mines (NicheRiding)

[@minasz]

My first bike was a GSXR 750 and I loved it and I learned great riding on it. So saying you can not easy learn on a 600 is personal and in my perspectief not true!

[@jacobrobach1662]

Well... learning on a 750 or 600 sports bike is illegal in Australia.. need to be riding for 3 years (give or take) before we can have an unrestricted license and be able to ride 600s. In NSW anyways.

[@renirn7101]

Jacob Robach there's 650 ninja is LAMS approved for learners I also live in NSW

[@yourenotthatguypal99]

minasz I The to say but he has. Point, I like the guy he seems nice but he rides like an ass

[@ethownzbh]

Didn't know you were such a car enthusiast Tom. R32s have just been legalized here in the states so they're still pretty rare and seeing those gtrs, s15s, and evos like there a dime a dosen makes me so jealous...I never see that many evos at even big meets. Also you were commenting on that fb rx7s rotary and how much you love rotors and then at the end of the video you said you're getting a rotorcycle...Toms next bike = rotary motorcycle confirmed.

[@RidingWithTom]

Yeah I used to be all cars but found turbo cars to just be HUGE money pits, bikes are SO much cheaper! I would still kill for an rx7 spirit r, damn I want one!

[@Razyshadow]

RidingWithTom one powerball...

[@ethownzbh]

RidingWithTom I know what you mean. I just got an s2k and it got hit a week after I got it but it ended up being my fault. Spent almost 2k on parts to fix it myself. Im also about to do a klze in my miata and a Turbo II swap in my FC rx7 vert. Meanwhile my $2k sv650 I've put barely any money into will smoke them all haha.

[@02nooner]

I always See huge evo meets. But then again I live in Seattle so awd cars are all over.

[@sedat850]

Ethanmeister r32 is garbage got a good engine but the car is way to heavy,a old golf 3 vr6 is a better option and much cheaper(hard to find one in good condition tho) the vr6 engine is such a good engine very very reliable and such great noise 2

[@willross7121]

Learing on a 600 here (fz6r), havent had any troubles yet, hadnt rode a bike much at all before doing my riders test, doing about 80Ks a day to and from work for near 2 months now, absolutely loving it

[@africanhistory]

I disagree with that short 600 assessment. And I find that most comments on the 600 are lacking in full disclosure. Maybe because they guys have been riding so long they forgot things like WEIGHT. A 600 is a huge bike, heavy and bulky. THe turning radius will mess you up. And Yes the power. they not as weak as Tom is making out. They will shoot off from under you if you cannot master that throttle. Did I mention the clutch? The clutch on an R6 is sensitive takes a while to learn. Drop a 600 on your leg while learning and You will know about it. Not to mention dropping an expensive bike vs dropping a 250.

[@africanhistory]

No idea how someone can have so many bikes stolen. Is that normal for Australia? Insurance must be real hi there.

[@vileepoch4460]

It's only 2 bikes but yeh he lives in Melbourne which is very populated city area. So more people equals more theives.

[@SeeItWithSimon]

Ninja 300 (2013 ABS) is my first bike since I've been riding just under 2 years. Very good learner bike, and that comment about the best learner bikes are the most "forgiving" bikes is a very good point.

[@EdwardBliffin]

Im trippin off this guy weaving thru cars like they wont hit him..you lucky you not in America

[@devins7457]

In America they would hit him on purpose driving like that.

[@p51motovlogs5]

It's legal in almost the whole world, except for 49 of the 50 US states. Drivers in other parts are well adjusted to bikes lane splitting + it makes traffic move faster and reduces serious accidents; getting rear ended while sitting in traffic can be pretty bad news on a motorcycle. In America (minus cali) drivers *WILL* roadrage over it because they aren't used to seeing it, and they think the bikes are "cutting in line" or being unsafe. In reality its makes everyone move faster and safer but it's a bit counter-intuitive.

[@gazsermark]

Tom, it would be sweet if you could do a vid where you would include pics of your ex-cars! I freaking love Skylines man, I'm just as much of a car guy as a rider! I do think many of us would love to see those beauties! Anyway, I also got a Ninja 300 as my first bike and yes, it was great, but now after two years I got a 636, so here comes POWER :D

[@medman1193]

Your driving is stressing me out bro 😂

[@MrMe1280]

i love that all the comments on this video are about the anticipation of Tom's next bike and nothing to do with this video what so ever. that car show is cool i wish we could take over a car park like that here in Chicago but it would cost a fortune at $16 per hour give or take a couple bucks depending on the garage.

[@gregnixon1296]

He goes through the parking deck like he is on a bicycle. Considerably poor etiquette.

[@berkiyo]

Thats it. Seen so many bike vloggers and you being a Melbourne biker (I am also in Melbourne) I will get my learners for my first car, probably in the future 18/20y.o ride a motorcycle for fun like you do. Watching you ride is super entertaining. It is sad to see your s1k gone but keep on producing great content mate! :D

[@benwoodhouse1304]

tom I was watching tv yestersay and your clip from when you did the table cloth with the s1000rr was on it

[@atvrider43]

Favorite motovlogger bc you talk so fast and your entertaining

[@deaunjay]

You are now my favorite vlogger. I don't many people that like the rotary as much as me lol

[@mavricxx]

Wow, awesome car show! Tom dude, you are an awesome rider man, the way you maneuvered around those cars to cut inside that garage is awesome! Love your videos bro!

[@MrDecBC]

This was really well timed because I'm in the middle if looking for a 125cc for my birthday in April

[@AzTechGFX]

Tom I own a cbr300r, you gotta ride this little fun bike and review it man! The handling is so light and nimble! i love it!

[@chrismaxwell4852]

I feel its up to the rider to see what they're looking for in a bike and what they're confident with, I had a gn250 for 2 months and grew out of it. Bought a brand new cbr500r and its fucking awesome and has everything I want and don't want!

[@chrismaxwell4852]

I wanted to look at the MT07! The dealer was never open when I was near them so I took a test ride on a cbr500r and fell in love!

[@specialeditioncr125]

I'm from QLD and am on my restricted license meaning I can ride alone but still need the restricted bike (LAMS) and I ride the 2014 CBR500R and its a great bike! I have previous experience on dirt and this is just a great bike. Power down low and when clutched will wheelie in 1st and 2nd. But I am soon going on opens and will be looking into either a 2008 R1, 2007 CBR100RR or maybe a Gsxr1000.

[@shaneoshea8431]

I'm learning on an older (higher powered, lowered price) GSX 750f, not the best of looking bikes but to get me used to power differences I think it's adaptable. Jumping from an Aprilia RS50 (de-restricted, slighty upgraded engine (80cc)), You'll always only ever find me in parking lots trying to get used to the breaking and power differences just so I can learn the ability of the breaks

[@benpettigrew4927]

hey tom i am 14 years old i cant decide between a ktm rc 390 a yamaha or a kawasaki ninja 300 and your videos are amasing good luck with future vids

[@RychNovsky-ld3hf]

Your videos are awesome, love your riding style, humor, and just great "announcer/vlogger" voice and quick whits 1 Video per week is great, 2 would be just perfect. Just thought I'd let you know I appreciate any and all content you produce anyway, just wish there was a little more to keep me away from my tasks at work!

[@bobfrankenstein707]

I completely agree with you Tom n thank you for the video! Awesome thought!

[@iRideADirtBike]

I've been looking into the LAMS Kawasaki Z300. I always liked the ninjas but just preferred a more upright riding style. I think Kawasaki answered my prayers this year!

[@H3llfire741]

Thanks Tom! bakerXderek also recommended the WR250R for a beginner bike. Right now, the only thing holding me back from getting a bike is paying off insurance. Hard to rack up money as a uni student here in the US.

[@R1ACE]

Can't wait to find out what your new bike will be :D

[@hopeatoffee98]

www.nettimoto.com/suzuki/gsx/1672552 :D

[@noahpaez4266]

HopeaToffee At first I read "Hayabusa" and just groaned (I don't like that bike) then I saw turbo and just went awww yissssss

[@dergreg_]

***** BMW S1000RR you mean?

[@noahpaez4266]

+TheWoTGamer123 no, he is refering to the lesser known 100cc version of the s1000rr. Only 5 were made in secret / s

[@dergreg_]

Noah Paez oooh sorry :(

[@dominicmaddison4154]

Hi tom over in the uk one of your videos was featured in a program on BBC1 (biggest Chanel) the show was called " now you see it "episode 2

[@TheBlownGSR]

That champ white ITR. UGH. then the champ white EP3 CTR ten seconds later. I need to leave the red white and blue and move to aussieland. The red toyota flatbed ute in the right lane early on was also pretty sick.

[@Cronox94]

OMFG why is there so much awesome cars all together!!! That's the paradise.

[@stark1836]

That green looks amazing.

[@northtexasskies3243]

Shaun Hendriks Kawasaki

[@F22C1]

If I lived outside of the US, I'd get a motorcycle. I don't want to become a double amputee because someone couldn't help but text behind the wheel. I'm staying on 4 wheels for now. I'm in the market for a 06+ AP2. Should be quite the fun car. Maybe some day I'll be on 2 wheels, but not any time soon. I envy riders in outside counties because people seem to have some sense when it comes to driving.

[@Hadgerz]

Texters are just as common here in Australia bro. And it's common in the UK. I understand you want to play it safe, but seriously, if you want to get on 2 wheels, don't let other people scare you away from it. None of us want to be double amputees, but just because we see phone users around us all the time doesn't mean we'll become amputees. Might as well stay inside in case of falling pianos.

[@NinjabootsVlogs]

Hagz500R I agree with everything you said. Seriously if you wait too long you might miss out completely.

[@Hadgerz]

NinjaBoots Yup! As much as I despise the acronym when it's used to justify things, I'm not above listing YOLO as a reason to not miss out on riding. Any excuse to get out on two wheels will do ;D

[@NinjabootsVlogs]

Ya I try to steer clear of that acro as well, but yes you are correct once again!

[@FishFind3000]

I've seen some tucked up shit today alone I was a women driving with no hands because she thinks it's more imports to fuck with her fingernails on the highway and two another younger girl eating her chipotle wail driving. FFS does no one take driving seriously???

[@shirewark]

Awesome video dude. You might think that it will be insignificant because you're not on a litre bike, but is not the case! Great advice for learners which I would have found handy for sure.

[@GTsGarage]

Hi, how tall are you, the three hundred looked a big bike and was wondering if at 6'4 I would need to take 6 months of yoga classes to ride one.

[@slashers32]

i dont know why but im glad i got a ninja 250 and didnt get a higher cc that is more agressive in ride positioning. im a short person and i do like the comfort that the upright bikes is giving. im not upgrading anytime soon.

[@decidedtoride]

Some nice cars there. Would like to upgrade my car and bike but there's that small obstacle called money. That said y'all could help by buying a copy of Project CARS in ~2 months as that'll provide some extra income. Good to see the GF appearing much more confident on 2 wheels and even racing you off the lights now!

[@TheBrohamBikerMT]

Nice video and nice bike, I don't agree with starting off with a 250 -300cc bike myself, I started off with a 600cc and found it ok, but I guess it all depends how comfortable you are with a riding a bike, and of course its all in the wrist haha, to all beginners out there take it easy and stay safe, Happy Biking

[@TayHowy]

Heey Tom! Love you vlogs and all your bike reviews! You are great man cant wait to see the next bike you get! Cheers!

[@theNikkiDash]

I was loving all those cars, but I'm so curious about where you ended up parking, lol.

[@oshkoshbjosh986]

I feel the same way. I used to be into cars but for the money you spend for a GT86 you could get an R1M, for example.

[@vladyn]

I started on Yamaha FZ6. Wanted to buy Kawasaki er-6n, as it's better bigenner bike, but is was small for me. T-shirts are great by the way!

[@ZOMB13SLAY0RZ]

I'll be getting my bike in October, i think over here in the UK we have to start with a 125 so i'm currently looking at buying a Honda CB125. Looking forward to it in October.

[@eeeps2634]

You have to start on a 50cc at 16 only at 17 can you go to a 125cc.

[@Fezza1186]

Great Video Tom, This helped me figure out what starter bike to get

[@Beerus910]

My friend wanted to get a hayabusa lol...for his first starter bike.. I sold him my old ninja 250.. And he love it..

[@ryanbrown2829]

I have the exact same bike, and he says it's forgiving. good braking, etc...but ONLY a starter bike, so my question is why not for a "senior" bike? I love it. sure it's less torque but for roads, it's great

[@NekkeDeez]

Try a bigger bike and you'll understand.

[@manbearpigsam]

Im learning on a 500... its great and i want an upgrade as soon at i get my ps (illigally ofcourse)

[@shadowawmega]

Just casually searching youtube for videos of Ninja 300s since I'm looking to purchase my first bike. What are the chances that I run into your channel where not only are you Melbourne based but I also see my mate Brent in your video haha. You sir, have yourself a new sub! hopefully I will ride with you guys soon!

[@jaredcherry4049]

Thanks man, I'm turning 16 soon, and where I live u can drive a car and ride a motorcycle at 16, and my parents agreed to get me a motorcycle and I've been looking at the ninja and I've been wanting this bike for a long time.

[@benediktderdritte4465]

Angry Gaming i'm 15 and i wanna drive a ninja 300 but i can't😞

[@DarkMatterLP1]

wow riding with the 300 looks so smooth

[@Cronox94]

Dude your GF is riding so well, congratulations!!!

[@Theoriginalwobba]

I am a beginner to bikes and my CBF125 is pretty good, plenty fast enough to get around locally and cheap to run

[@tspellmon]

I just ordered the hoodie!! Very nice design

[@jipjapjozzie1]

At 7:32 that's my Subaru on the left hand side!!! Didn't even know you were there tom, shattered!

[@jipjapjozzie1]

And that's me at 9:17 in the blue hat on the right. Didn't even notice you Tom :(

[@bobanmiovski4323]

Hoping that ur next vid will be the new RidingwithMrTom bike hope u get the best one and have the best times with it like the big ol' mighty BMW S1000RR have a good one Tom :D

[@bigj9760]

I saw at least 5 5th gen preludes and a handful of 4th gens nd I love it. They're not common At all where I live. I got the only one

[@p51motovlogs5]

I like your opinions. Very well thought out.

[@seanpetersen5553]

Tom, do you have a car to get around town in, or was your s thousand your only way of getting from a to b?

[@samjay1696]

Is this in Melbourne??

[@techheadkd]

THATS ME @7:16 photo man.!! haha thats crazy.if you had your bmw still i would have recognised you! haha

[@glennbraam6581]

I am learning on a DRZ400e and its fine for me. So in my opinion I fine that a great beginners bike

[@jerrya27]

MY First bike was a 1980 yamaha 850 triple midnight special gold edition it was alot more forgiving then alot of the scooters i have riden

[@IgoByaGo]

Hah I love the Rotor! I miss my Rotary.

[@Mathius1337]

We're only allowed to learn on 125 in the UK! Was planning on a Ninja 250 but then the laws changed.

[@GrimmXD]

Can't wait to see what you have in mind for a new bike :D

[@TheNewbly]

Probably another BMW s1000rr

[@GrimmXD]

I don't think it will be :)

[@connortapper475]

I think it might be a ducatti

[@LeBillyGames]

guys, Ninja H2 duhh

[@AzTechGFX]

Its either and R1 or the DUcatti.

[@ryanbaggett2693]

i plan on getting a bike after a year of driving a car. bike will be for joy rides car would be for regular use. so in taking a look into bikes my mom had one it was a ninja i forget the last part but i liked and she called it bumble bee lol like the transformer. bit anyway i think the video helped a lot. thanks.

[@ranshiiekrueger84]

+Ryan Baggett Would have been a 250R or a 300

[@Adeerinheadlights]

I just got a 2011 Metallic Blue Fiesta SES. It's a mad little car.

[@Grim214]

All I looked for in this video was the skylines and the s15's. Stuff we don't have in the states lol.

[@typhoon05]

You crack me up with your videos. Seem like a cool guy!! lol

[@snowwookie4261]

Im learning on a 1984 Yamaha 600 TT we have it converted to dirt atm though

[@funkymunky]

to be honest, I think it's less about CCs than HPs. in my opinion, the best learner bike should fall within the 40-80 HP range. you _can_ learn how to ride on a bigger bike, as long as it comes with different power modes you can choose from.

[@Porkrindlove]

I've been riding super-sport bikes for 20+years, and I am happy to ride anything as long as it is not a car. Give me a feckin 50cc scooter and I'll ride it with a smile on my face.

[@Passing_Gas]

Ninja 300 is an awesome little city commuter.

[@thebigwarthog]

I don't understand how your bikes keep getting stolen. Do you have an alarm system and a series of decent locks on your bikes?

[@vthors2826]

U are awesome, just found your channel. Im thinking of buying the yamaha your gf is riding. Like some low price learner but this ninja looks sick

[@joeytobey7783]

Just wanted to say I just love that you ride with your girl that's cool cuz I ride with mine told her why would you want to be a backpack when you can be a rider ;)

[@saiconicfitness]

LOL @ I'm invisible on a 300...you're funny...thanks for the ride! lol.

[@phrenzy1]

I'm not so up to date with Tom, what dog he end up getting to replace the bmw? I'd really like to see an Australian test of the new R1, it's supposed to be the dogs bollocks, better 1k than the bmw if you listen to some. Something tells me it will be another bmw1k though .

[@ximatrip5772]

Seeing all these Silvas, Gtrs, and even evos is making me really jealous. I live in the US and you don't see stuff like this everyday. I kinda wanna move to Australia now haha

[@DatFluffyBoi]

We'll I live in Germany so... I cum in my pants every time I see Cars like that :D

[@TD402dd]

Is there a world wide phenomena called beginner bike? I will believe there is when someone tells me what a beginner sports car is. Is it so hard to say entry level? I rode my Triumph Sprint RS for 12 years before I bought a Yamaha R3. It had nothing to do with power, and the RS is so much better in the twisties. Maybe the Triumph was beginner bike or my Yamaha RD400 was beginner bike. Only people who feel they need 100+ BHP bikes call the Ninja 300 or R3 a beginner bike. It's my opinion

[@itzFYEB]

i think that the best license organizzation is in italy: 14 years old:you can have a 50cc,it's not powerfull,it's not fast but it teaches the basics 16 years old:125,that's a bit faster but ain' that good 18 years old:below 48kwh to teach you how to handle a "bigger" motorcycle-after 3 years it's no limit

[@HeroDanny]

Supra's are fairly common in Australia, huh?

[@iZephyrsHD]

Great vlog again tom!

[@3amchannel747]

Is that rear tire oem? The 300 does look a lot more nicer than the common 250, almost looks like a 600.

[@zeusuk8094]

At 6'3 what would be a a good begginer bike for me. I have limited riding experience but can drive a manual UK car (passed my UK pratical test, but have since lost my license)

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

Good Lord I am so jelly of your car scene. Nobody around me appreciates cars or bikes.

[@TheAJSS126]

What year was that Ninja 300 you were riding? Im actually really liking it and am getting my license soon so would love to start with it. Thanks in advance!

[@vitaliadenovelle5536]

After I got the Teespring Domination video course (just google it),my ROI went over 300%. Its still the best Teespring course online IMO, and I have tried about all of them.

[@facepalm5134]

2:10 the person in the car next to him has to be going "what the fuck is he doing?"

[@TooLazyToThinkOfUsername]

This is actually one of the vids that made me want to get my motorcycle license!

[@2billracemaniac]

My learner bike...Gsx1100G, I've almost binned it twice already, I want a 600 of some sort

[@iamrahulsuresh]

Hai i just want to ask you that i am planing to take a new bike i have been riding yamaha fz 150cc bike from past 4yr but now i want to upgrade to something big i have ride the cbr 250 and royal Enfield 350 like couple of times. But now i want to know what will be a good choice to go directly to a 600 or to go to a 300 cc before i am buying a 600cc bike.

[@Mykeh22]

Amazing car meet wow aus is better than I thought

[@nhanle3862]

Hey I was wondering if u could restrict a 250 to a 50cc bc in my state they won't let u ride anything higher than that without a license

[@3X73RM]

I've just bought a 1993 Honda 650 Dominator to learn on. Since it's still snowy, I've only tried it a bit around the parking lot, but it feels pretty good. As a moped I had a '92 Yammy DT50R, the big heavy one at 100kg dry weight, so I'm used to the seating position of an enduro/motocross type bike, and semi familiar with how they behave on the road. Anyone else had a Dommie and can tell me what I should expect when I start learning for real? Is it nimble? Forgiving? Any advice is greatly appreciated! :)

[@Alx.c98]

Alot of nice Hondas and Nissans!

[@DarkstarNovembr]

Hoping for a 675 or an 899 ;) If you're going back to middle-weight.

[@carlospiceyweiner100]

Hey tom, whats wrong with the wr? why is it getting fixed?

[@cuden259]

What do you think about the MT07, I mean it's learner approved, but it has lots of torque and almost 700cc....