WHY PEOPLE LIKE CRUISERS - Response to Yammie Noob

[@caffeineman72]

I am so tired of the cruiser hate from Yammie and the guys at Revzilla. I am not racing anyone, I am not riding "fire roads" and there isn't a canyon within 500 miles of where I live. I have miles and miles of paved flat roads, match that with bad knees, chronic neck pain, and low budget - a cruiser is the bike for me.

[@kondormotorides]

Cruisers were created for the Midwest and similar areas. No reason to get anything else when all roads are paved and flat ✌🏼

[@mattsunn4192]

Revzilla really changed when Anthony and Lemmy left town. They definitely have a more squidly and frat boy vibe now.

[@caffeineman72]

@@mattsunn4192 I loved Lemmy, I really wish he had continued to make content he was the best part of Revzilla

[@ogrooster69]

The long form content that Daily Ride from Revzilla does is pretty entertaining -- like the Dumb & Dumber real life ride or those Honda 125s to Alaska

[@caffeineman72]

@@ogrooster69 Those are fantastic!

[@mattcocky8956]

Agree with you 100%. I unsubsidized from him a while back. He seems to think every bike rider should be on a sport bike in full leathers going to a track day. He's critical of the way other people ride although he almost killed someone qnd himself due to reckless riding. Plus he fired his producer Spite when people enjoyed his content more than yammie's. I just subscribed to your channel, brother. Keep up the good work.

[@kondormotorides]

Thanks Matt! Yeah I followed YN before Spite joined but he was the real reason I got hooked on that channel. Good thing that getting fired was probably the best thing that happened to him. He's got better content than YN. Hope you enjoy it here too ✌🏼

[@matthewcochran3325]

@@kondormotorides no worries boss. Keep up the good work

[@martyking6942]

👍

[@Photo_Cyclist]

Every single thing mentioned in this comment, was the same I did

[@matthewcochran3325]

@@Photo_Cyclist great minds think alike. Yeah it was tough trying to be a rider and respect other riders listening to what he was saying, right?

[@JR-bj3uf]

I am a sport bike guy. I have always felt that getting around a corner fast was the point of a motorcycle. I went to work for a Harley-Davidson dealer and got to ride a number of big cruisers. I learned that the riding experience between a sport bike and a cruiser is nothing alike. Both experiences are fun and rewarding but they are totally different.

[@randomlife718]

I perfer dual sport over the cruiser for short trips

[@Jimmy_Watt]

Spot on. Different tool for a different task. Both valuable tools.

[@j3tztbassman123]

I enjoy my Sportster for bopping around town. However, a cruiser or full on touring bike would be nice for longer trips.

[@ryanmg02]

Except all Harleys suck unless they are old like 60+ years old

[@JR-bj3uf]

@@ryanmg02 They suck too but most of them have been rebuilt with care. The originals were built by a Motor Company that didn't care about quality. It was just the way it was 60 years ago.

[@chrissunde1104]

Yammie Noob is loud and extremely irritating, while you are informative and worth listening to.

[@kondormotorides]

Thanks for the kind words (well, not for YN) Chris ✌️

[@mattcocky8956]

Agreed. He is one of those riders that gives the rest of us a bad name. Reckless, entitled, thinks he can and should ride on the street the way he rides on a track.

[@robertholland7558]

@@mattcocky8956he certainly is extremely lucky to be alive, then had the gal to ask for support of his self inflicted injuries.

[@matthewcochran3325]

@@robertholland7558 right!? The nerve of some people.

[@mikeadams2351]

@@mattcocky8956 the old bad name thing huh? what do 1%ers give motorcyclist? on those big old hawgs? guaranteed worse. go get a patch or two or three. nothing like cospaly.

[@theperfectmotorcycleistwom9921]

His Moto Guzzi review was embarrassing. (for him) He red lined the bike more times in the review than I have in 4 years. He speaks with authority from a position of ignorance.

[@kondormotorides]

Redlining Moto Guzzis is not understanding Moto Guzzi ✌️

[@MrDavidfuchser]

Moto guzzis rev beautifully for a vtwin. Take my v7 to 6k rpm all the time.

[@5891jonathan]

“Speaks with authority from a position of ignorance.” 😂👌🏼

[@z9brigade]

Maybe because the person who mainly ride sport bikes would do that. That's how sport bikes are.

[@startrader9503]

@@derp195 He was saying good stuff about it? Only thing I remember him complaining about were the brakes?

[@FloridaMan1976]

I've had both a cruiser and a liter sportbike at the same time, loved them both for what they were. Two completely different animals meant for two completely different experiences. I was more relaxed on my cruiser, like an old dog laying on the front porch taking in the scenery. On the sportbike however, I was more like a banshee with his rear-end on fire.

[@kondormotorides]

Precisely my point. Different tools for different purposes and that's OK ✌️

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

@@kondormotorides I don't see enough people acknowledging that. Trying to ride a cruiser like a sport bike or vice versa isn't going to be a super fun experience. Likewise, a sport bike on dirt roads isn't really the greatest experience. Especially if there's anything on the road that you have to ride over.

[@LunringNassar]

I agree, riding back to back with my XSR900 and my pop's Vulcan 650s and his Bolt 950, it does make sense for someone who's older, who enjoy lower end grunt and low seat heat, plus they do look amazing. Sportbikes/Naked are more for the younger/agressive audience.

[@janstrom3482]

My first bike was a sports bike... It had a bad influence on me... They want to go fast... I decided that I preferred to stay alive and bought a cruiser instead. I really enjoy it 😊

[@kondormotorides]

Absolutely. It's not always about performance ✌️

[@snorman1911]

You get it! The road is not a race track. I started on sport bikes as a young dumb kid and realized motorcycling on the street is more enjoyable and safer going the speed limit on a bike built for the street.

[@robertjbender]

Sport bikes are capable of going slow if that’s what you prefer.

[@derp195]

​@@robertjbender I think some people find it a lot harder than others. It also depends a lot on the individual bike. I have a tracer 9 GT, and depending on what mode it's in, it's either like a little puppy that always wants to go faster, or it's just a chill tourer to take grocery shopping.

[@ilikelampshades6]

​@Robert Bender They encourage you to ride fast. They geometry is aggressive and the tune and engine want to be ridden hard. Staying safe and riding slow is enjoyable on more relaxed bikes. I'm a bit of a daredevil and just ever want the temptation on a sporty bike. I'd die haha

[@totemeren]

I don't get why people hate on eachother for what they ride. All motorcycles are cool, all riding is fun and all riders are valid as long as it is for the love of it and don't make it others problem. I haven't tried a cruiser yet, but with how i keep modifying my bikes for more relaxed sitting positions i know i would love it for the exact reasons you explained it. Good vid brother!

[@kondormotorides]

All bikes are cool ✌️

[@lucascarracedo7421]

Because those people see riding as a statement. They care about how they look on a bike and the supposed rep it gives them. In reality nobody cares, nobody notices them. Basically, they are posers. And "riding well" doesn't invalidate this. Nobody who really likes bikes and cares about other people would hate on any sort of bike, regardless of if they enjoy a certain style or not.

[@Imperial_Cosmonaut]

But your statement is the exact reason why I still don't get ADV bikes...they're like 5 feet off the ground--you need a ladder or retractable landing gear just to make a traffic stop 🤣. And maybe 2% of the people who own one actually take it off road

[@totemeren]

@@Imperial_Cosmonaut i got a large ADV bike after I made that comment, just to try it, and because it was a great deal. Ofcause you have to ride what you can fit, but honestly? It's really enjoyable. I cruised 1200km on side roads and highways to get some some gorgeous mountain ranges, and even with the awful ground clearance that a V-strom 1000 has, I tore up the logging roads all the way up and down the Hartz mountains. Only to cruise back home comfortably. It won't be my daily bike, but it is definitely my vacation bike!

[@nickq204]

I started as a sport bike guy, but quickly discovered that there is so much more in the world of motorcycling than just going fast. Price is one of the biggest things that he’s got me to look at cruisers. You can get a Japanese cruiser for not a lot of money in my area. Shadow 750s can be had for under $2000 USD. Vulcans are pretty inexpensive as well. Add some bags and for under $3K you could have a decent machine that can take you across the country.

[@kondormotorides]

True. Second hand japanese bikes are usually cheap, not just the cruisers ✌🏼

[@precise1329]

Funny enough, I picked up a shadow for literally $150 with extra parts, but without a carb. Found out the frame was bent. Bought a new frame for 600ish usd. new carbs for 200ish. So even considering the labor of swapping everything over to the new frame, I'm still under 2k. Additionally I got to KNOW that bike and the added benefit of turning wrenches (it's own reward for some of us.) I highly recommend buying an old trash bike for nothing and turning it into EXACTLY what you want. Whether that's a 636, a shadow, or a YZ. Specifically to spend the time on YT or forums learning about the bike intimately. I'll never sell that shadow. Luckily, because it's a Honda, it will probably outlast me.

[@tommcguire6472]

I'm riding a slightly modified '82 kawi kz1000,13000 original miles, and a '78 gl1000 Honda goldwing 23000 original miles and looks showroom to new....6k for both. How can you go wrong?

[@DrTranofEvil]

I ran a Vulcan for a few years. Long story short, I needed a bike on the cheap and picked up an ‘07 Vulcan 500EN for $3500. It had 6k on the clock when I bought it in 2013. It had almost 50k when I got rid of it and sold it for $3200. Metric cruisers are pretty sweet for cost. That said, I was traveling a lot for work and had to park on the street. Bike was rusting like crazy in the PNW rains…

[@infesting]

This is so true I bought $1,000 virago. I've put 25,000 miles on it in one year. It has never not started. I maybe have $500 in maintenance and tires into the bike. Best $1500 bucks spent EVER

[@fearsomename4517]

I ride a '99 Harley Heritage Springer. She could cruise at 80MPH with no problem. I've been riding for 48 years and that's good enough for me.

[@kondormotorides]

That's all we need most of the time ✌️

[@MichaelRCarlson]

Yep 1998 Wide Glide here. Last of the Evo I think. I take the turns slow and enjoy the thump of the motor, nice and relaxed.

[@devonnobles1083]

Absolutely! "They are for cruising". The appeal of the cruiser body position and the power delivery is intentionally antithetical to performance riding. So the bike doesn't become a distraction from cruising. And the truth is you don't need more than 22 degrees of lean angle to do everything you need to do on the street, no matter what you ride.

[@kondormotorides]

Yep. Discussing lean angles when talking about cruisers is completely missing the point of these bikes ✌🏼

[@MrEiniweini]

Only one disagreement here. It needs 30 degrees of lean or more. My Triumph America has 29 degrees and I can scrape peg at 15 MPH on roundabouts.

[@STho205]

Cruisers got that name as a type of bike, typically post WW2 army and cop bike lines, turned into boulevard show cruisers for cruising Friday nights at Mel's Drive In or the American Grafitti strip. They were definitely not comfortable for long irin butt rides. Interstate bikes started to appear on the 70s for long smooth cushy distance in mostly straight lines and adopted the cruiser name. An original cruiser was a bike to show off after mods in the greaser ducktail set...then Easy Rider...then Goldwings and plusher Indians and Harleys...then Japanese Indian copies with reliable motors.

[@JETZcorp]

I don't know how much lean a 1972 Yamaha XS-650 has, but I know it wasn't enough for me. I made sparks with that thing at traffic light intersections. I suspect most cruisers are even more limiting than the XS, which was a Triumph Bonneville pretender.

[@infesting]

​@@MrEiniweiniyou're leaning too far. You can do the roundabout without leaning as much.

[@stargazer162]

I'm a scooter guy, but I can sympathize with this video a lot because most points apply to scooters as well, and I understand how sports bike guys don't tend to think about reasons why anyone would prefer a less performant type of bike with other advantages in different fronts that just aren't taken into consideration by them. Scooters also allow you to take a laid-back approach to riding and enjoy the scenery without worrying about going fast. Maxiscooters are amazing for passenger comfort, easily being a strong contender for the type of bike with the most passenger comfort. And the point about the community and group rides, I think it's the same for scooters. They have other advantages too like the built-in storage or the automatic transmission, but if you look at it from a purely performance-oriented point of view, even the fastest of maxiscooters are terribly slow compared to a sports bike, so I understand why they don't like "slow" type of bikes, but there are plenty of reasons to love them if you look beyond going fast all the time.

[@NoFrictionZone]

Agree 💯! I just upgraded from a GTS 250 to a BV 400, I love it and can totally relate to this video.

[@KurtisIsley]

Amen, brother. I ride a cruiser because I want to cruise. For all of my brothers on 2 wheels out there, if you want to ride a sport bike - God bless and have fun. They are not the bike for me.

[@tonybaratta9264]

I left sport bikes and went to a Harley because i realized I don’t have the self control to not kill myself on the road and now I have a totally different appreciation and understanding of riding

[@kondormotorides]

Wise decision ✌🏼

[@ViBoMe]

Pillion comfort was one of the main reasons I like cruisers. Allied with the fact that I don't like to ride above the speed limit as I fear for my and HER safety, I want to travel around and enjoy her company outdoors, feeling the wind. One additional reason to why I like cruisers is that they have bags to carry our stuff for weekend or longer travels, it just make travelling on a motorcycle so much more convienient.

[@vaportrail226]

Simp

[@geodav5700]

New rider trying to learn about different bikes. This input is valuable because it gives insight and understanding into peoples biasts and perspectives. Thanks.

[@ridewitharko]

Well, i am not a big Cruiser guy. I live in India and I love my little cruiser Meteor 350. Ride means different things to different people. For Indian road conditions cruisers are pain in the 🍑 . But that didn't stop me from buying one. Great video mate, more miles to you 🫡🫡

[@kondormotorides]

Yeah India is a different world when it comes to motorcycles. If I was there I would've probably gotten the Scam 411 ✌️

[@geraldscott4302]

@@kondormotorides If I were going to get a Royal Enfield, it would be the Meteor 650. At my age there is no way I'm going to ride a lean forward bike.

[@jfro5867]

Lovely bike that 350, they sell well for good reason. RE are making great bikes now.

[@Farhan_049]

I'm waiting for Honda to bring the Rebel 300. I've heard it'll be here in our country by December 2023. But, like you said about Indian roads, I might end up hurting my Dad or Mom's spine with the amount of potholes we have at some places! Thankfully, my city is a major one and has perfect roads 99% of the time. Those few times it does get bad, always happen on inclined, hill roads.

[@Farhan_049]

​@@kondormotorides I used to watch a lot of videos, and most owners and reviewers say the Scram overheats in city traffic! Of course, you may not know, but 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm is rush hour in my city, Guwahati. There are places where I get stuck in traffic and have to walk my bike forward! Those people say that's where the Scram heats up! Hence, I'm still sticking to my Dad's Bajaj Discover 100!🥲 For now, at least.

[@0bm31770]

You nailed it. I'm 70 and love to cruise winding back roads at 35 to 50 MPH. I have no desire to ride a race bike or ride at the limits of performance.

[@Bishop760]

I’m from Southern California and just got a Vulcan 500 for my first bike. I think your point of view is really good and so true. Yammie kinda lost his original version and he fired spite 😅

[@danb6497]

Used to be a cruiser boy before. For many years. Because of the style and comfort, but gradually I realized that I need the ability to stand up and cover the bumpy part of the road without my butt being violated. Also I realized that the amount of luggage I want to carry has surpassed the limitations of those nice-looking, but less than useful leather bags on a cruiser (bigger bags don't fit with the cruiser look IMHO). Ended up with an adventure bike and planning on sticking with this type just because of its versatility

[@ldorman]

Well, it is the SUV in the bike world 😁

[@supermoto9799]

Advs are the wave

[@joejoeV88]

Yama himself has said he doesn’t even ride that much anymore because it’s boring he rides on track. He doesn’t get it doesn’t want to get it he’s a gate keeper and a nobody. It’s not what your riding it’s where your going and who your going there with. He’s riding alone going in circles.

[@kondormotorides]

Didn't know he says that but it would make sense considering his main interest is always to go fast ✌️

[@MichaelRCarlson]

Honestly that's where he belongs and he should stay there. Do track day reviews and take that nonsense off the roads. It's dangerous and a bad example.

[@KurtisIsley]

Did not know he mostly rode on track. All I can say is "If you find 'regular rides' boring, you are doing it wrong."

[@StratfordWingRider]

I think Cruisers are actually pretty great. I had an impression of them before I owned one of them being slow and poor handling - I got a Honda Aero VT750 because it was stable in the wind, low and could carry a pillion easily. I like the feeling of the engine not being strung out and just cruising. I’d say the biggest thing you need to bring to a cruiser is mindset - sit back and relax. I don’t think it will be my forever bike - spoke wheels give me anxiety about flats for example - but metric Japanese cruisers are affordable an undoubted stylish. Like you say, I think two bikes is ideal, maybe a sports bike and a cruiser.

[@kondormotorides]

Well said Dan ✌️

[@whatmakesittick8362]

I also started on the same bike. Aero 750, great bike and inexpensive too. I needed more juice myself, so I sold it for a sportster that I dumped tons of money into and made it fast. I still regret selling the Aero however!! Especially after getting nailed in the city on my sporty. It was totaled and I lost all the cash I dumped into it. I have a Thruxton RS now, and want a cruiser for my wife. We could have just kept that Aero…..

[@terremoto..6809]

I've been riding sport bikes for around 15 years and dual sports around 5 years and I'm looking to buy a vulcan 900 for my first cruiser.. I know every bike has a purpose and i enjoy different bikes for what they are

[@kondormotorides]

That's the whole point! ✌️

[@ericgibson3085]

I agree with you to an extent. One thing I want to touch on (and this is for the southeastern US) we typically don't put the slower riders in the front. We put them in the back right in front of our tail gunner (he's typically one of the most experienced riders in the group and knows where we're going and makes sure they don't get too far away from the pack) Tail gunner is also the mechanic of the group who stops with anyone who broke down and fixes them up enough to finish the ride and catch them back up.

[@kondormotorides]

Interesting. Regardless, what you say still means the slow riders are properly taken care of ✌🏼

[@SUAR-PH30]

Watching this, my choice is cemented that it is a cruiser I will be riding. I've been a rider for almost a decade, but speed really ain't my interest. It is the journey I enjoy, not the destination alone. Thanks for reminding me man!

[@JETZcorp]

Well journey is the point with sport bikes too. They're made to be incredibly engaging and enjoyable through a series of turns. If you live somewhere that doesn't have that, then a sport bike is just an engine with discomfort. No one cares about the destination; that's what a Prius is for. Sport bikes and cruisers are simply optimized for different types of roads. An R6 is terrible anywhere in Nebraska, but I'd hate myself for bringing a Harley on OR-202. Just depends on your mission.

[@SUAR-PH30]

@@JETZcorp Agreed. In the Philippines, a sportbike or any ride can be well, but not for me I think... Enjoying the scenery is my jam... That is why a cruiser suits me. Thanks man!

[@hkravch]

I bought a cruiser because i fell in love with how it looks. That’s it. The looks. When I look at a sport bike I see a boy’s bike. When I see my cruiser I see a men’s bike.

[@kondormotorides]

They definitely have that appeal ✌🏼

[@robertfromtexas2480]

I have a cruiser, and I love it. I'm not interested in trying to outrun anyone. I just want to enjoy the ride

[@Decrepit_biker]

Yammie Noob should be spelt Yammie knob

[@Maltojo]

I have a Triumph Rocket 3 Touring. It's my 900 pound cruiser. I love it. Just turned 69 years old and may downsize in 5 or so years... To another cruiser. :)

[@kahidunn7907]

You are dead right Kondor. I own both a sport bike and a cruiser and it takes a very different mentality to ride one or the other. I think you have your reasoning for going cruiser is spot on. Well done, keep on cruising 😃😃

[@bman7559]

You hit the nail on the head my man. I love to just cruse at 45 -50 enjoy the feeling of the bike the scenery its all about the holy church of the ride.

[@duanesifuentes4129]

My biggest problem with Yammie Noob is he keeps pushing performance on to everyone when he hasn't mastered it, dude almost killed himself on a curve. My problem with sport bike riders is all they talk is going fast. I agree with you, I bought my Harley to go far distances or for my girl can be comfortable when we go out. You can never get that from a sport bike.

[@benfatai]

No need to down other bikers. Different bikes for different purposes. But the overall theme is the same. To enjoy your bike.

[@duanesifuentes4129]

@@benfatai well said

[@mybibleandmybike]

I have a Honda goldwing 2019 and even though it’s a touring bike it’s more like a sport touring cruiser… and what u said is the reason I ride it… at this stage in my life I want to enjoy the scenery outside of a cage… lol good video

[@kondormotorides]

Yes, Goldwings are basically cruisers tricked out to the max ✌️

[@bjorngve]

As an artist-soul I´m very interested in design. I guess one reason might be you like the style, all chrome and bling, and also the fact that you can add some personal style, since weight and aero isn´t really a thing. Of course there is so many beautiful bikes out there. In my dreams I want them all, the same goes for cars, and.. whatever.

[@kondormotorides]

I actually dislike all the chrome and bling but yes, I get your point ✌️

[@img5016]

Road dirt bikes small mopeds when I was a kid. Most of that was in dirt muddy back roads. When I was a teen I wanted some super sport bike. I wanted to go fast. But when I hit the age I could afford a motorcycle I went with a cruiser. Something about a V twin, a machine without any bells and whistles, being able to just roam the country side in little groups was much more satisfying than risking my life at 150mph on a highway. At the end of the day i just want to breathe fresh air in the sun and drive from downtown to the country side, to small town, then back home.

[@kondormotorides]

Well said ✌️

[@chrissunde1104]

I agree with all that you say about cruisers. However, where I live in Maine, the roads are mostly rough, frost heaves, broken pavement, no shoulders, etc. Most cruisers have very little rear suspension travel and that would make enjoying the scenery difficult due to spinal compression. So, to enjoy the scenery here I went with an adv bike to soak up the rough roads. Great video.

[@kondormotorides]

Absolutely. If the roads are broken then a cruiser is a bad idea. Which Adv bike did you go for?

[@zach3864]

I have friends in Maine who ride cruisers all over and love it

[@deckgun31]

@@zach3864 Good point. Here in Michigan the roads are similar condition. Some less rideable than others. But I think the point is … “to each his own.” Ride what you like, but just ride. I love my bike, a 2002 Honda GL 1800. Agreed, there are no perfect roads. But let’s ride what we like and support the industry. If you practice with the bike you like, you become proficient. And the ride becomes most enjoyable. Stay safe!

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

@@deckgun31 What's the deal with left leaning high tax states and bad roads??

[@MichaelRCarlson]

@@ranbymonkeys2384 They're run by monkeys? 🤣🤣🤣 Sorry I had to.

[@jawagames.]

you changed my way of thinking about cruisers thanks

[@mcraeheard8213]

Great points! My first motorcycles were cruisers; I’m a big guy and felt like I wouldn’t fit on a sports bike, and would look silly, also I was drawn to the looks of the cruisers. Since then, I’ve transitioned to the ADV style, and love it! Now I think I’m ready for my first sports bike😂. You’ve got to try them all!

[@kondormotorides]

Nice journey same as me! I'll try a sport bike at some point ✌🏼

[@JETZcorp]

I highly recommend trying a full-on dirt bike at some point too. A YZ250 on a single-track trail is so epic that you can't believe it's legal. Sport bikes are fun but unless you take it to the track, the limitations of public roads are pretty stifling compared to the absolute anarchy of dirt.

[@clydeosterhout1221]

Wow! 650+ comments with less than 1000 subscribers! You are obviously making some great content. You video was well done: factual, smooth, informative, and rational. Well done! I like small, light, simple air cooled classically styled bikes. So why do I own a big, heavy relatively complex Vulcan 900 LT? Because my wife got tired of going on 1200 mile 10 day long tours on my Suzuki TU250. Not enough leg room. So we got the Vulcan, a competent touring bike that isn’t a 1200 pound $40,000 two wheel mini van! I still prefer the Suzuki for my solo rides, but my wife loves the Vulcan Happy wife, happy life. Especially out on the road!

[@kondormotorides]

I had no idea it was going to be this popular. It has 10 times the views I thought I'd get but no complains here! Yes, happy wife happy life. That's why I still keep my cruiser around even though I prefer my ADV nowadays ✌️

[@dudemcfurgusson7179]

Yammie is to sportsbikes what every stereotype about Harley riders are to cruisers, but he does it with all the self awareness of a potato casserole.

[@kondormotorides]

lol

[@richardhowe6218]

With a cruiser, there are more reasons to go for a short ride. I will buzz down and get a small pizza. I will go to the store and get bread. When I'm working on my truck, I will use it to get parts. the saddle bags are really handy on a cruiser. You can pack a small rain coat. You can pack layers of clothes for when the temperature changes while riding. You can also pack snacks for when your taking a break from riding.

[@TheBaldDog32]

You don't like the CEO of Asshat INC? Well I'm just gonna have to give you a Like and Subscribe.

[@kondormotorides]

LoL I'll take it. Thanks and welcome ✌🏼

[@ecrusch]

I'm a cruiser rider and I would never want to ride a sport bike. I'm older and enjoy the smooth and easy ride my cruiser gives me. I'm not a speed demon. I just like to ride. So, I agree with everything you say.

[@MrRamziaB]

#1, we ride cruisers because arent criminals. we dont speed, we dont run from cops, we dont act like douchebags stunting on public roads, causing accidents, punching mirrors etc. #2, we ride cruisers because we arent children, trying to pick up chicks, cat calling, and causing issues in traffic. #3, we ride cruisers because we want to.

[@kondormotorides]

All good reasons ✌️

[@jimmyneutron5679]

Werent the 1 percenters all "cruiser" riders? I think public opinion is still different

[@hydroaegis6658]

Simple. It's the same reason why trucks, SUV's, sedans, and sports cars exist. People want and need different things.

[@kondormotorides]

Absolutely ✌️

[@balakehb]

Yammie Noob has toxic takes? Who saw that coming I hope you see a sub count increase you have some good takes!

[@kondormotorides]

Thanks! Yes it's picking up quite fast ✌️

[@johntracy2861]

Greetings from Florida! I like your point of view! I too have had a cruiser for 14 years, and have only put a little over 4k miles on it over that time. It's a 2006 Honda VTX1300c I bought in 2009 with 4300 miles on it and I have recently just rolled over 9k miles. It's not that I don't like riding it because every time I get on it, It puts a smile on my face! I also have a 2015 Honda CRF250L with about 2800 on the clock. Each offers a different riding experience and both make me smile when the wind is in my face!

[@stanleydobson382]

Yammy Noob is a typical sports bike snob. He's Loud and Bigoted. Not everyone wants to take their life in their hands for the sole purpose of inflating their ego.

[@kondormotorides]

Spite was the main attraction for me. I'm glad he has his own channel now ✌🏼

[@robertholland7558]

You are being far far to polite.

[@Boobtube.]

Well said. Ego is key word here. Look at me, Look at me, Look at me.

[@guins99]

Well said, I agree

[@akizuki2971]

I’m a sport bike guy but I love motorcycles in all their forms, we all enjoy riding, we’re not so different

[@scottfree641]

This guy's dead on correct. It's not how fast you get there it's the journey. It's the smell of the fresh cut grass, the neighborhood BBQ's, the spring wild flowers in the air the feel how the temperature changes while riding in a valley. It's the JOURNEY not the speed. Yammie got his melon scrambled when he tried to be that ladies hood ornament on her Porsche when he flew a 100 feet in the air. There is different kinds of riders some are speed others or cruise/experience just like there's different kinds of bikes. But instead of seeing that community as a whole he's got a pin headed view.

[@shugyoforyou211]

When I'm not tearing up the fire roads and occasional single track, I love to cruise on my Africa Twin and I fully support anybody that enjoys the simple and pure pleasure of "cruising" on two wheels ✌️

[@chasingtrail]

I rode my first cruiser about a year ago after primarily being a dual sport/ADV guy and I fell in love with them. When I'm on fast bikes I feel compelled to ride like an asshole. With a cruiser, I enjoy the ride, scenery, and machine more. More engaging for me without the need for speed all the time. Good video, subbed.

[@kondormotorides]

Love your nick 😅

[@alexnepu1561]

I stumbled on your video by binge watching bike videos waiting to pass my 125 licence and watched a lot of yammie's videos. I was annoyed by all the merch and giveaway bits in the middle of the videos. Also I didn't feel connected to what he says. Your video was good, pleasing to watch and it's nice seeing another POV than sport and dirt bikes. I'll look at your other videos when I'll have the time. About cruisers, I may get one because it looks more laid back, you can have storage and what's the point of going fast with all the speed limits. I just wanna have a fun commute and see the nature once in a while.

[@randyhilt3567]

I grew up riding dirt bikes then had all manner of bikes other than cruisers, when I turned 50 I decided I should buy a cruiser like the rest of my senior friends. Come to find out I just don't care for them, just doesn't match my style of riding, now I'm on an adventure bike and in love with it.

[@kondormotorides]

Not all of us like the same things and that's OK. The issue is dismissing other people's decisions only because you (Yammie in this case) can't understand them ✌️

[@uguna100]

I knew what I wanted, I'm not into reckless driving. A cruiser gives a calming feel. I'm more of a car guy but when thought of buying a bike the only thought that came to my mind was a cruiser. We are not racing anyone, we just want to enjoy the ride

[@okjosh]

After 20+ years of riding, I've learned there should be a spot in the garage to satisfy whatever mood I'm in for the day. After much experimenting, I've landed on what suites me the best for each occasion: •100+ mile rides on the highway: Sports Touing (Yamaha Tracer 9 GT) •Relaxed 20-100 mile rides on the highway: Cruiser (BMW R 18 Classic) •Fast times and cornering like I'm competing on the Isle of Man TT: Supersport (Ninja ZX 6R) •Hooligan'ing around down: Naked (Yamaha MT07) •Highway & Nature on the backroads: Adventure (Yamaha Tenere 700) •Dirt & Mud: MX (Yamaha YZ 250) Oh, and I guess a hamster cage for when you're too tired to ride or it's 110 degrees out.

[@kondormotorides]

I see lots of Yamahas in there ✌️

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

My 60 year old uncle got into riding after his divorce. He started on a Vstrom 650 and hated it. Too high and too heavy. He bought a Vulcan 650 S and fell in love with riding and we had some amazing trips together before he passed away a couple years later. That bike is currently in my garage. Friendly engine, light weight, and low to the ground. I've taught people to ride using it and my female friends have loved riding on it much more than my faster bikes.

[@kondormotorides]

Low seat height is a great gateway for new riders ✌️

[@drost582]

Agree with you 100%. I ride a Suzuki VL1500 Cruiser with full Harley hard luggage and Audio Batwing on it, very comfortable on our long road trips. Looks like you have a nice area to cruise in.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I have had my Triumph Tr-6 with a hard tail and magneto for 40 years. Commuted with the bike back and forth to work for 30 years. Reliable and dependable transportation. I have had my Sportster for 25 years and 400,000 miles on the original engine. Also love riding my URAL side car outfit. Love riding slow motorcycles.

[@lukef5370]

I'm a dual sport guy myself, I love taking my bikes off road, but I have seriously been considering a cruiser as I'm getting older, and riding on the bumpy terrain or the spills on the trails are taking longer to recover from now. I'd like to take a long ride to the coast in comfort for once, and I can't see sports bikes being comfortable for long trips like that. My next bike will either be an adventure bike or cruiser, I just can't decide. I still have love for off-road, so most likely, it'll be an adventure bike, but I am still very tempted to get a cruiser.

[@roscoe4092]

Yammie taught me a lot, and I disagree with a lot of the shit he says. I’m a cruiser rider, I ride an 05 HD springer softail, probably going to get a sportbike next, gonna test drive one soon because I want to get a feel for the riding experience. I love my cruiser. It reminds me of being a kid and just cruising down the road on my bicycle. Except now my bike is big and loud and beautiful with lotsa chrome. Most relaxed riding position, just feel like I’m laid back on a couch 🛋️ rollin my way along, and I have all the power I need. Would be nice to carve the highway on a sportbike, but I love how my cruiser with my springer suspension just lays waste to any and all bumps. It’s so smooth. And I still get places in half the time as in a car, because lane splitting is legal where I am.

[@snorman1911]

When I was young and dumb I was trying to choose my first bike (sport bike of course) and was seriously comparing 0-60 times as if it mattered whether it was 2.5 or 2.6 seconds.

[@kondormotorides]

Sounds like you've learned since then ✌️

[@snorman1911]

@@kondormotorides it took crashing a ZX6R 😂 took some time off now I have a V-Strom.

[@conceptcs]

I've been a sport bike guy. But I haven't owned a bike in the last 5 years. I am very eager to go back into riding, and a cruiser is for sure the type of bike for me.

[@burgersquid]

Speaking as a trackday bum, your reasons are legit and very easy to understand. Its a bummer that the guy with the most reach for beginning riders on youtube is just completely blind-sided by this.

[@kondormotorides]

Hopefully some of them will find this rebuttal ✌🏼

[@micupaul9746]

So true what you are saying in this video. you took the words right out of my mind. I couldn't agree more.

[@thetraveler5798]

That's way Cruiser and Baggers are so enjoyable one for short distances and the other for long trek .. the Scenery and people to meet! 😎🤙

[@TheAndrwwJohnson]

I like your respectful reasonable response to Yammie. Here's another sub.

[@kondormotorides]

Thanks and welcome ✌🏼

[@mikebarron5805]

That's exactly why I subed.😉

[@geraldscott4302]

Yammie Noob will get no respect from me. Respect has to be earned, and he is not capable of that. He's a self centered narcissist who thinks the world revolves around him.

[@paragajg]

Got yourself a subscriber. I’m a proud owner of cruiser bike. Will be sharing your video to my killer speed crazy friends ..

[@jfro5867]

I like cruisers. I have one. It’s not about performance, it’s about how they make you feel when you chill and ride. Much more enjoyable IMHO

[@ericcelrosu2912]

Really good video pal, just don't forget next time to cancel the blinker when telling stuff :)) looking forward to your clips

[@Midwesthookset]

Great video, and a new sub! Even though I started on cruisers, I'm really into the naked/sport touring bikes right now. You will never see me own a full on crotch rocket though, and Yammi gets on my nerves at times. My current bike is a suzuki bandit 1250 and what a fun bike it is! A very comfortable ride and gobs of torque.

[@donaldhersey1529]

I ride a Honda Shadow Aero 750 and love it. When I'm on my cruiser my mind just relaxes and I can think so clearly. It just a totally different mindset from the sportbike experience. Also, I don't want to dump $20K or $30 on ANY bike (cruiser or sportbike) because the money would complicate it. If somebody steals my 2015 Honda I'll have another one next week.

[@kondormotorides]

Riding cruisers should be considered meditation. I'm not joking ✌️

[@dalepaddon8904]

I don’t follow YN. I have a metric cruiser & other bikes. I’m glad you pointed out the comfort myth. There’s a lot of silly design ergonomics about cruisers (upright, no wind protection, forward controls, high bars etc etc). If you look at real tourers (goldwings, fjr1300, st1300 etc) or even adv bikes, you can see how ergos are designed for comfort.

[@johndavis-tn3il]

One more subscriber here. I like your understanding of riding, for some, it is about the adrenaline rush. I am typically relaxed when riding, cruisers allow that. I agree that comfort is not the strong suit of many cruisers, especially if you're not attentive to potholes. The low seat height often means little rear suspension travel. My Royal Enfield Himalayan is very comfortable on roads that I would avoid on my Triumph America. Keep up the good content and appreciation for the sport.

[@kondormotorides]

Thanks John ✌️

[@KetilDuna]

There is also the aesthetics of the cruiser - they have a following for their looks. I started out on a cruiser, and on the stops our group made, my bike was the one people gravitated towards to look at.

[@kondormotorides]

I think looks are important in all bikes ✌️

[@SuperJJ09]

Hey good video ! Funny enough, I had a FZ 09 2015 before I sold it 6 years later for a HD FatBoyLo thinking it would be more comfortable for longer rides, well, to some extent, the bigger fuel tank was a plus, however, it did not feel more comfortable, at all, even with a full Batwing shield the buffeting was worst than naked FZ on highway, the seat all though more cushing was not great due to the very small ammount of suspensions on the rear. The riding position was, not so great either, only thing I liked was the low end torque and very low center of gravity, but the 750+ pounds of weight was a pain to carry around on stop light and garage. And the constant fear of dragging the very low lean angle was also bad for me, You are right though, very different machines for very different purpose. Both great in there own ways and for each there own ;) I am now in the market for a XR1200, best of both world :D Peace and keep up the good work ! Also yes, YN is a brat :D And I love Spite's channel

[@bgsnyder]

Variety is the spice of life. I thought I'd get a sport touring bike and be able to do it all, but it wasn't sporty enough and also not laid back enough. I ended up buying a cruiser and I'm loving it. Now I'm looking for a GSXR or R1 to replace the sport touring bike. Then I'm done, unless I decide to get a dirtbike, or adventure bike, or dual sport.

[@RFWieder]

Many of us can only afford one bike and a cruiser is most versatile because you can use it for a daily commuter or for a cross country trip. For the last 15 years I've owned a 2004 Harley Heritage Classic, rode it to and from work and on yearly road trips!! It has been the perfect bike for me!!

[@juliancain6128]

Totally agree Condor, cruisers are for chilling out and soaking up the scenery! Speaking of scenery, that is some lovely Spanish countryside there! Thanks for sharing!

[@kondormotorides]

Thanks Julian ✌🏼

[@aussiemotolife347]

I have an S1000R and a Harley Sport Glide (a softail)... Totally agree with your points. They are on money. I didn't buy the Harley for the performance - it's for taking it easy and enjoying being out. I'm short and it's easier to take to the shops or where ever - like a car substitute. The S1000R on the other hand is performance and giggles.

[@HadrianFC98]

You just got yourself a new subscriber!! Finally, people standing up to Yammie's BS!!

[@bullfrogjay4383]

I have owned both sport and cruiser bikes. Both are fantastic for different reasons. I love to cruise and take my time, enjoy the ride. You can do that certainly on a sports bike but the cruiser feels different. Every bike has it's place, even mopeds.

[@coltonreeves6893]

Before I bought my Kawasaki W800, I was almost talked out of it by the tons of reviews I read/watched online that tore the bike apart. Everybody claimed it was slow, couldn't corner worth a damn, had horrible suspension, etc. etc. I finally decided to go with my gut and buy it because I thought it was a beautiful bike and I've loved every second of owning it. Kawasaki hit the nail on the head with creating a truly retro bike that not only looks like a motorcycle from the 70s, but feels like one too (just without the maintenance nightmare). There are way too many bikers today that feel like every motorcycle should scream like a bat out of hell and corner on a dime. I don't ride my bike like that, I don't even like getting up to 80 on the highway and only do it when absolutely necessary. I value my life too much to attempt taking a curve at any speed that makes my heart rate increase. Some people just like to enjoy the sun on their back and the wind in their hair. For as much as bikers like to talk about being a brotherhood or something, there is an incredible amount of snobbery and elitism from the sport bike crowd and people like Yammie Noob on KZbin that really gets on my nerves. If someone wants to ride a motorcycle for no other reason than doing 20mph down some farm roads that's just as valid a reason as wanting to scream down the drag strip at 160mph. Not every bike should be judged by the standards of a supersport.

[@kondormotorides]

Well done. Buy the bike with your heart, not with spec sheets. The W800 is absolutely stunning ✌️

[@foketeo]

I recently did a short 300 miles trip with a Harley crew on my ZX6R, and let me tell you that it was not comfortable at all, when I got home I felt I got jumped and my back was really sore, cruisers actually made for that, plus at least harleys, are made to cruise doing 70 - 80 comfortably

[@kondormotorides]

Sport bikes are for speed, not comfort ✌🏼

[@bradroddenham6370]

I'm new to motorcycles, with the added handicap of being past 50. So when it came to getting a bike, I don't want fast, I don't want something I have to slouch or bend over on (old man back), and I want to be able to flat foot, especially while I'm learning, so low seat height was really important. The bike I settled on was a '23 Honda Rebel 500. No real frills, but comfortable (once I put a Mustang seat on it), not too much power so I don't have to worry about whiplash or smearing myself into a puddle of goo from hitting a corner too fast, just something I can get out with and enjoy a nice leisurely cruise checking out the scenery, just like you said. After watching a lot of these videos, pro and con for cruisers, I can see both sides of it. I have no doubt a sport biker would hate my Rebel, but then again, I would hate his Yamaha R1. In the end, ride what makes you happy, and don't knock your brother's bike. Only opinion that matters when you release that clutch is whether you like the bike or not.

[@kondormotorides]

Well said Brad ✌️

[@guillaumebeliveau9176]

Makes a lot of sense. Also, going fast is a thing on the past. With overpopulated roads, speeding laws and all the cops and cameras now, it's basically just a matter of time before you either make an accident or lose your licence. With the actual context we live in, the cruiser makes a whole lot more sense than the sports bike.

[@kondormotorides]

Very interesting point ✌️

[@mitvelkez]

I've ridden sport and naked bikes for years and the performance is incredible. But then I test rode a Triumph Bonneville speedmaster 2 months ago and I loved it. I bought 1 and after 5 weeks of riding it I don't regret my decision. I love my speedmaster. It's a totally different riding experience and has changed how I ride, I still like the sport bikes but for pure riding enjoyment you can't beat a cruiser. I wish I'd tried one years ago.

[@kondormotorides]

They all have their charms ✌️

[@mose717]

I’ve had street bikes, adventure bikes, sport bikes, Japanese cruisers and currently ride a Harley touring bike. They’re all fun. Just speaking for myself, cruisers are about emotional performance.

[@deathlyheaven]

I got a Cruiser this year after getting my first bike - a sporty naked bike - last year, it was definitely a transition, like from the light weight energetic puppy to the heavy old dog. I had to warm up to the cruiser but now I love it just as much as the naked, they’re both so much fun in different ways. Now I want a scrambler/dual sport

[@kondormotorides]

Different types of riding but all enjoyable in their own way ✌️

[@igit_7296]

Yammie’s videos are fun. He’s grown older over the years and is more willing to entertain different points of view.

[@kondormotorides]

He's definitely entertaining ✌🏼

[@giancarlolugo9586]

I'm a sportbike guy and My favorite Cruisers are the Honda Shadow Spirit VT1100 and Sabre 1100 .

[@mongosafariadventure]

On my cruiser I simply enjoy the ride sitting upright in comfort. I ride a 1500 Vulcan Classic and always wear my full-face helmet even sitting behind a big windshield. Cruiser community? Never seen a cruiser group, but I'm not interested in riding with others. I'm retired and in no hurry to go anywhere, that's why I like my cruiser.

[@danamiller7309]

I think Yammie has very good points, and your points/reason are very valid too. I am in the middle; I like naked bikes. I get the performance of a sports bike without all the plastic. but just like you, I also own a Honda rebel 500 that I like riding around town. but if I am going to hit the highway, I grab one of my 4 cylinders.

[@StewieTopless]

Really nice video. I appreciate your perspective. There is one thing that bothers me about our community as a whole. We seem to get in our niches & forgot just how common we are. I’m a sport bike rider at heart, but willing to ride any style. I sight see & cruise on my sport bike when the environment calls for it. I think all of this “style” stuff comes down to pure preference. I think sport bikes(if your build allows) is the best of both worlds because when I need an adrenaline boost or a quick movement to keep my wheels down, the bike can handle it. & when I’m feeling less spirited I can ride my sport bike in the same speed a cruiser would. It’s my opinion & I don’t expect others to see it this way. I think you missed a big reason why people may choose cruisers & it’s for storage. It sucks having to take a bag when I need to carry things & that alone is why I’ll probably own a bagger someday. Though I will always put more miles on my cbr. Thanks for the upload. Stay safe out there

[@kondormotorides]

Good points ✌🏼

[@erickcastillon1613]

You just earned yourself a new subscriber my good sir, keep up the awesome content, ride safe ✌🏼

[@QuasiMotard]

I agree 💯! YN's attitude is antithetical to the motorcycle ethos, in my opinion. I've been riding and racing for over 45 years. I have owned nearly every flavor, shape, and size of motorcycle and scooter, ranging from 50cc scooters to 1100cc hyper-sports (and I still have 16 of them in the stable). I enjoy all of my bikes, but I gravitate toward the smaller, slower bikes and scoots. They allow you to slow down and actually enjoy the scenery instead of rushing through it to reach any particular destination. The journey is the adventure, not the destination! BTW: good work on the thumbnail for this video... it's a great attention grabber. Good luck with your YT channel, and I hope you can grow the subs! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@kondormotorides]

Thanks for the support ✌️

[@Zeroplanetz]

My wife just bought a Ryker 900 ace because she’s five feet tall. And finding a motorcycle where she can touch the ground that has somewhat of an engine is hard to find if at all. This way she doesn’t have to worry about feet on ground when she is at a stop on an incline.

[@Zeroplanetz]

@@michaelmurdock4607 it’s amazing how so many motorcycles are just too big for shorter people. They really are limited.

[@DookeyRidr]

One of the reasons why I love my gen 2 KTM Super Duke: they took an adventure frame and stuffed a bored-out v-twin race bike engine into it. It CAN be raced, and plenty ppl do track them, but the riding position is more upright than most “super nakeds”, and I most often enjoy riding it like a “power cruiser”. It really is a Jekyll/Hyde kind of bike and riding experience. Slightly longer travel (and softer stock setting) suspension is off putting to most at first…unless you’ve ridden a supermoto before, and see the connection and lineage. Brilliant bike for “cruising” and has monster torque that can favor low rpm riding, easily. But…you can ALSO put it into track mode and she RIPS!

[@kondormotorides]

Honestly you can cruise on anything, it's more about the attitude. Awesome bike ✌️

[@roadrunner681]

I just found this video, now let's understand something. Not everyone lives where twisty roads are, I can ride for hours and hardly turn. I like to be comfortable where I go, everything around here is 20 miles away. I'm also not in a hurry I like to explore and look around

[@kondormotorides]

Also true ✌🏼

[@dararohan1209]

To me, the best thing about cruisers is the style they have. Look so much better than sport bikes, in my opinion.

[@michaelsteiner5775]

When I started with Motorcycling, my dad had a Shadow 600 and I really wanted to get a cruiser too but I tried several of them and I always felt like I do not have the full control over the vehicle. So I startet with a CBF 125 in 2010, upgraded to a Transalp 650 in 2013 and went back to a CBR 250R in 2020. Especially the CBR handles so much better and has very good brakes. But I'll probably end up buying a Shadow 600 sooner or later anyway. I miss the sound and how it looks.

[@kondormotorides]

Need to close that loop Michael ✌️