Why Young People Are NOT Riding Motorcycles Now

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[@ronmoore3987]

Cruzer,,, we got tok many pusses around any more. 1984 I had 550LTD, then Suzuki 750T,,,30 so.e years NO BIKE ACTION. NOW 2017 DR650, THEN2020 I GOT A ZX14 R ,, NOW I DO T NEED IT NO MOE, MY KNEESare so bad it hurts when I git off the thing nobody wants to buy it, 1,623 miles and nobody goy 8k cash he'll I'm Givin it away and I can't even give e it away

[@jaywatson8720]

I believe the real reason is that young folks are broke and in the US motorcycles are a luxury.

[@capz3217]

Same or even worse here in continental Europe. On top of costs for bike and gear, you have to shell out quite some money to get your license (since it's about 20 supervised practical riding lessons plus theory lessons).

[@IrradiatedWhiskeyX13]

Yup, I'm foregoing a commuter car so I can afford a motorcycle for regular travel before I age out.

[@wp9409]

Yep. Factor in insurance, upkeep, and the risk of being injured (time off work and medical bills) by distracted drivers and you have your answer. There is also a generation gap between boomers/genX and the younger crowd, meaning different life experiences. You want to point fingers, blame their parents for not indoctrinating their kids into the hobby. Blame greedy landlords, low wages and predatory student loans. Go look in the mirror before you start throwing the word sissy around.

[@josephbentley5799]

​@@wp9409they spend their money else where and have no interest in riding a motorcycle. They will say they want a motorcycle but they can't afford one and then go out and buy the newest video game or another pair of shoes. There are lots of entry level bikes being sold with low miles because "they just couldn't find time to ride it"

[@greenman3602]

Did he just call people soft after he said air bag vest should be law😂😂😂.

[@mrbr549]

Recent studies suggest that testosterone levels have decreased over the past few decades. Probably some guys would rather play a motorcycle game on their phone instead of riding the real thing.

[@powdergun12]

There are studies to suggest that kids not being able to playfight in school reduces testosterone in men.

[@toltod]

Certainly cheaper to play game and easy to make time for.

[@CycleCruza]

🤣 Facts!

[@RPDXC]

Testosterone levels have decreased by about 80% in the last 15 years 😅. We got a lot of sissy boys out there now. "Life aint living without taking a little risk."

[@powdergun12]

@@CycleCruza I am 13 ,but I have always been interested in motorbikes, and I think you do a very good job in influencing especially our younger generation. If I do get a bike when I'm older I will definitely use the links for your gear. Thank you.

[@DylanMorrison-e1o]

I was like one of those guys you described. 27 years old. Too scared to look at a motorcycle, yet alone get on one. Then one day, it dawned on me. Life is short, and you're not truly living if you lock yourself away in your room all day. Got tired of chasing women all the time, so I took the MSF class, had a blast, and now I'm riding a Ninja 400. Still saving up to get all my gear as my pockets are a little light after the bike purchase lol. But it's totally worth it man. I truly feel alive on two wheels.

[@janks99]

Hell yeah. Slow and steady makes for big progress

[@bman9469]

Sorry to hear about your brother.. turning 30 in the next couple weeks and that got me thinking. Tomorrow isn't promised, live well and be good to those you love. 👍

[@kirk563]

I love seeing those kids on the small bore 🏍 bikes you know their having a Blast just like I am.

[@JeffreyEpstein-f6y]

Nah. You jus soft.

[@kirk563]

@JeffreyEpstein-f6y Jeff your still alive 👻🤡👻

[@JeffreyEpstein-f6y]

@@kirk563 Of course. Never believe the fake news media.

[@robbyclark6915]

People aren't riding because everyone knows someone who was killed on a bike. My youngest son Joshua was killed 2 years ago. He was wearing his gear. He was riding at a normal speed. He was not doing anything crazy or taking chances. A woman pulled out right in front of him while he was doing 50, and the impact was so great that it ripped his helmet right off, and his 29 year old life was ended in an instant. So, not everyone who dies on a motorcycle was being stupid or careless. Many are simply the victims of careless and stupid drivers. Many! It's a very real problem that deserves a hell of a lot more attention.

[@airadaimagery692]

Sorry for your loss. I lost my best friend in an automobile accident two years ago, and he drove a one ton pickup truck. One of the safest vehicles you can choose to drive on the road. You just never know when your time will be up. I’m 52 and I’ve been riding motorcycle for 4 decades. These days I ride a dual sport, and my passion is riding it off road. I feel like I might have beaten the statistics, and so I play my cards a little bit safer than I use to. But I still believe that we can’t predict our demise no matter how much risk we’re willing to take.

[@remocrosato2478]

The real problem is that bikes are dangerous, and roads are not made for bikes. I ride bike in tracks and roads and two months ago I have a potentially deadly crash. I am still here but only for luck. Now I decided to change my habits with bike in roads: maybe stop bike in roads. I am sorry for your son

[@greatBLT]

I have a lot of friends who ride. I don't know anyone who has died while riding. I know people who've taken a spill. That's about it. Need to not be reckless and ride super defensively.

[@slimfit767]

​@@remocrosato2478who decides what type of vehicle should be on the roads? The roads are made for all types of vehicles.

[@remocrosato2478]

@@slimfit767 yes. But cars and trucks ar far bigger, heavier and harder than bikes, and there are a lot of things (trees, road signals, obstacles ecc.) that wait only to kill you. And don't forget: car drivers didn't see bikes. I ride in circuits and roads, but I know the price. Bikes are amazing but dangerous, and streets are places design only for almost 4 wheels machines. This is a fact

[@WesleyJude]

I remember when you said no real man would ride on a grom. I went and bought a grom that day lol

[@VinCode17]

💪😂

[@CycleCruza]

I did talk smack about the little bikes back in the day. I even dissed supermotos way back. lol However, after riding all of the different bikes over the years I have evolved and realized that the smaller bikes are actually more of a hoot in the city.

[@MotoLopez1k]

😂

[@thomassuit7450]

I first saw the Grom over in Thailand and thought they were super cool, like somebody threw a Ducati Monster in the dryer and shrunk it.

[@JeffreyEpstein-f6y]

You jus SOFT if you ride a Grom. Must be low T. Facts.

[@itperdition]

Cyclecruza you are so right. Both my boys, one in high school and one in middle school, don’t even know how to ride a bicycle and they don’t want to learn. They don’t even want to learn to drive a car! Probably my failure as a parent, but I tried everything to get them motivated, with no luck. They don’t even want to go outside. I just don’t understand what they are so afraid of? They aren’t different than all their classmates. The whole generation is just soft.

[@cj548]

Age of men's liberation. Wakoff and play video games, it's what our ancestors fought and died for

[@powdergun12]

Tell them to touch grass.

[@-mystical-16]

@@cj548😂

[@CycleCruza]

💯 I have a friend with a 18 year old son in college now and she said the same thing. He doesn't even care about a car. That boggles my mind, my number one goal as a teenager was to get a car for freedom. Times have changed drastically. However, I hear the new generation likes e-bikes.

[@Liqdsky]

Same situation here 100 percent I have no idea what has changed I don’t think it’s the parents because in that case we are all bad parents and I just don’t buy that lol

[@BUGBYTE_]

For the most part kids are different now. My 21 year old daughter rides. Almost every brings up "you will get hurt or die" "you have a death wish"... She started on a crf150 when she was 12. At 16 she used her babysitting and grass cutting money to get a Duke390. When she graduated (18)high school she got a sv650x. She has about a year and a half left in college and she wants a Katana. I figure she has more skill than a lot of older riders and she is pretty level headed. She will be fine.

[@TooBanger]

When I was getting my license everyone was saying how dangerous It Is and trying to talk me out of It. One thing I've learnt through my years Is never let fear hold you back from doing what you love. Do what you want not what others want for you.

[@JDMarshall-og9vb]

I have been hit by 3 cars now I have prettty bad back peoblems so thats why I dont ride anymore

[@ronaldmcdonald9322]

Because a motorcycle helmet will mess up the broccoli haircut 🥦

[@DJPTEXAS]

Edgars...lol.

[@CycleCruza]

🤣

[@ronmoore3987]

More like the gayboy haircut

[@therealrealshocker]

😂😂😂

[@someguy9520]

Started riding at 22yrs with an old NT650 Deauville, mainly because i like the thought of doing another sport with two wheels. Used to have time trial roadbikes, watt meters, HIIT training and all that stuff to go fast AF just with my two legs. Lightweight XC hardtails for light offroading, that i could still pull away from most avg roadbikers So motorcycling alwys made sense to me 3 years later and about 60.000km i still love it, but also as a necessity. Fuel, insurance maintenance is cheap and easy to do myself. Motorcycling isn't a lifestyle to me, but rather just as most ppl have a nice car. It's mostly for A to B stuff, but we all appreciate the nice aspects like power, handling, comfort etc I never think about the risks except when my relatives talk bout "huh durr bikes dangerous " I ride very defensively, to the point i have enough safety margins for almost every stupid decision another motorist might come up with I would argue that most young ppl just think about the risks and fear of injury/death while ignoring that you can still be safe if you have the right mindset

[@2twolow]

Me and cycle cruza think so much alike. Keep on keeping it real. It's refreshing.

[@CycleCruza]

Good to see you! Stay blessed!

[@JeffreyEpstein-f6y]

Keeping it real dumb.

[@mkaizen1756]

Younger generations prefer to play PS5 than riding a motorcycle in real life. They are living in a world of simulation, not reality.

[@welfare_baybee]

My nephews are 12 and 8 and neither of them can ride a bicycle.

[@mkaizen1756]

@@welfare_baybee Nice they can be future MOTOBIKERS !!! KEEP GOING !!!!

[@15thelongway]

Frist of all i blame your generation. One thing i noticed with older guys is that they hide information. And just like females, this older guy in thd video went with shaming tactics

[@NickyBurgandy-fj5nb]

Riding safe defensively having fun respecting your bike is the best life to live.

[@CNCGuy]

Out where i live, anyone riding a motorcycle is asking to be unalived... i swear, people must be buying licenses at this point.

[@vakama539348]

im a reverse osmosis technician nice to hear you chose the good stuff

[@SandStormPower]

Here in Europe, when my generation was young, we used to rip around in 2 strokes 50cc mopeds. We had fun. We went to the beach, we raced each other, we went to dirt roads. (mostly those of us who had fat grooved tyres, like on yamaha bws, piaggio typhoon, gilera Stalker and so on) We had our independence. Currently I do still have a motorbike, small bore 125cc I just don't understand why new generation doesn't get one.

[@sqlb3rn]

There's a lot more riding options for young people than there was when I was young. Now they have electric scooters, eletric bicycles, one wheel things, etc. Especially if 90% of your riding is putzing around downtown.

[@CycleCruza]

That is why I got into e-bikes and e-scooters, cheap and fun transportation. I used to talk smack about them but tried them and love them now. Everything is so expensive now so I can understand why the new generation is embracing alternative transportation.

[@The_RC_Guru]

Hard times make strong men, strong men make easy times, easy times make weak men, and on the cycle goes. We are definitely in a weak generation.

[@daddystu7046]

One in which weakness amongst men is promoted.

[@REX8623]

A ninja 400 is 7.5k out the door. what young person has that laying around when rent in a city with jobs is about 2k a month for a studio?

[@The_RC_Guru]

@@REX8623 I made pretty much the same comment on this video too. Yep

[@jt3963]

I am happy that i grew up and live on a farm in Finland. After work i go ride my 500cc 2-stroke. I ride my bike even -30 degrees in winter on ice.

[@daddystu7046]

@@REX8623 Thats true but if you want to ride and have little money you choose a cheaper option.

[@langhamp8912]

The reason why young people aren't riding motorcycles are the same reason why your house is appreciating.

[@CycleCruza]

Yeah inflation is crazy now!

[@bartk8672]

So true! In the UK you mostly see older folk on bikes, like 50+

[@ZaneRidesBikes]

Then you must follow me mate ​@@bartk8672

[@senseiii3986]

Bro I have to disagree on this one, I live in north Georgia and work all around metro Atlanta and it's like all I see nowadays are young dudes and chicks riding ninja 400's and r3's, seriously, it's crazy. It's a new wave of riders coming out down here, for sure man

[@Bubbles99718]

57. Sitting here thinking about it. I had 5 or 6 small exposures to bikes. No friends or family rode. Then it was a combination of me joining the Coast Guard, being stationed in Cali, Top Gun had come out a couple of years before and memories of those incidents influenced me. Ka pow got a bike. Distance guy. So maybe alot simply has to due with exposure.

[@MotoBaboon]

I can’t even get my kids to ride on my bike with me, they are terrified. They all play sports and play outside a lot. But I think it’s been put in their head from everyone else that’s it’s super dangerous. And yes, stop starting on the wrong bike, it doesn’t make you special to start on a super sport. I just made a video on this same topic yesterday. Keep up the great work buddy!

[@twowheelbandits]

My 21 yr old decided to ride on his own, there are a few young gents that still will ride, been riding for decades but nothing like riding with your kiddos....#riderswanted

[@PapodeArmas]

been riding since 06 non stop, im on bike number 10 and the last 7 of them were 1000cc super sports, nothing better for me but I would love an MT07 as a 2nd bike!

[@SongJLikes]

Generations of grumpy middle-aged men have been calling ‘the younger generations’ “soft” for eternity…. Yes, culture is developing more rapidly than ever, but old people never change. And that’s coming from an old person.

[@musicspider911]

That stopped being true with the advent of smart phones, social media, and frankly women in the west having complete control as to who they consummate with. All of these social changes have dramatically changed the genders/sex’s and their roles in western society. The development has happened faster and due to said acceleration you have a dramatically different situation. Obese, indifferent, inept, tech addiction, no goals, corrupted environment due to NeoFedualsitic form of government becoming the prevailing form of governing in the west.

[@EverymanJWL]

@@SongJLikes Governments and their weak low IQ sheep NEED to change. Therein lies the problem of degredation of society, freedom and prosperity. Boiling the frog. Strong men make good times. Good times make weak men. Weak men make hard times (We are here).

[@SmokeandSteel]

A lot of the major cities have issues with contaminated drinking water from the outdated lead pipes.

[@hngrypanda5973]

It's plain and simple.....you need BALLS to ride a 🏍️💨

[@SheldonKreger]

I'm 35 and loved dirt bikes as a kid. I bought a 701 SM 2 years ago and really gave it a try. Turns out that sitting in traffic and dodging bad drivers IS NOT FUN. I always come home more stressed than when I left. Additionally, the sport has no skill progression unless you ride track and race. It's just plain boring.

[@livetoridecando]

My first bike was a Kal 440. I now have a 1995 GW 1500.

[@JeffreyRaia-g8b]

my brother wore all the best gear... the gear did a great job protecting him when he crashed... however the impact broke his brain in 3 places and left him mentally impaired... the gear protected his skin well, but the impact went right through the gear.... for reference think of medieval armor and weapons, the mace/club/hammer type of weapon did not even try to penetrate the armor, instead those weapons sent impact through the armor... be careful out there guys...

[@davecarter34]

I recently converted a klx250sf-supermoto to electric, its great and quiet which is a double edged sword, sure I can hear alot more of my surroundings yet others can't hear me. Solution is air horn that makes my deaf mum jump out of her lounge chair. Oh yeah in cool weather no engine heat transfer to keep your legs warm. I agree start on a 250 basic bike, you will know when you using the bike to limit and its time to upgrade. An here in Australia watch for kangaroos, those buggers wait till the last minute to jump out at yah.

[@davidleonard8369]

Well as far as I’m concerned motorcycles are good for your health. My oncologist asked me if I might be depressed and need medication or therapy. I told him no I have a motorcycle. He thought that was pretty cool. I went on to tell him that I was kinda bummed because I can’t ride nearly as much as I’d like to because some days my arthritis in my hips is really painful when sitting on my motorcycle. He asked me if maybe a different motorcycle would help. I told him I was think about buying a motorcycle with different ergonomics to help with the pain. He said to do it soon. So I got a prescription for a brand new mt07 from my oncologist.

[@QuantumMotorWorks]

From what I’ve seen over the past 20 years of riding in so cal, just recently, the economy is getting bad to the point that the average young adult can’t afford to buy a new $13k 600cc sport bike. I work on bikes, and I’ve seen that a lot of people have older bikes from the early 2000s, and they need a lot of work to make them safe to ride, and people simply can’t afford it… A good example is back in 2010, I bought my 09’ gsxr600 for $9k brand new, if it was still low miles, it would easily sell used for $5-6k. I’ve also noticed people who buy these newer bikes, put a ton of miles on them…30-40k miles on a 2016+ newer bike, so they are basically clapped out by the time they’re traded in/ sold. Riding dirt bikes/ motorcycles is quickly becoming a luxury.

[@mrlozano]

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 = $3999-4100, Triumph speed 400 = $4995, the dream is still alive if ppl want it bad enough. They can learn on those bikes, do doordash and ubereats on those bikes (have fun and make $$$$$$) and afford to upgrade in no time.

[@QuantumMotorWorks]

@@mrlozano those aren't sport bikes, more like china bikes. I guess cycle cruza is right....people getting soft lol.

[@driftracing08]

I seen clips of when the pro motorcycle racers fall off of their motorcycle during a race they instantly get back up because they have the right gear on

[@thecrow3461]

I live in the Netherlands where there has actually been a pretty big increase in the number of motorcyclists in the last few years, mainly due to the heavy traffic. Its legal to lanesplit in the Netherlands so more and more people switch to motorcycles. It's usually people in their 30's and 40's that start riding, don't see many young riders but that's because of our drivers license system. You have to be at least 24 years old to be able to take the exam to ride a 'big' motorcycle (more than 35KW), if you start younger you'll have to take the exam multiple times (first 11KW, than 35KW, than a licence for all bikes) so not many start riding at a young age. Absolutely agree with your crash statistics. Lots of riders ride for fun and ride without proper gear and / or take way too many risks which skew the results. And yes, the youth is a bunch of sensitive softies. They're offended by anything and everything is too scary for them lol. Pretty funny that at 3:10 you call it 'riding in heavy traffic' , lol for us that's extremely quiet traffic!

[@pg6576]

The experience of mastery, masculinity, and bravery that motorcycles involve isn't something they care about or value. We do. They don't.

[@American_Devil]

Today, my oldest son sent me pictures of a buddy of his that wrecked his bike trying to wheelies. Wasn’t wearing any gear besides a helmet. The kids right foot was nearly ripped off. Pretty gnarly. He asked, “you still wanna ride dad?” I said hell yes! Do dumb stuff, get dumb results.

[@Bailey-k2j]

I'm 50 y/o and rip around on my BMW S1K. You're correct, play stupid games, win stupid prizes. If you're safe, then the motorcycle stays safe too.

[@shanemurtaugh7442]

I agree 100 percent with you cycle cruza. I'm 31 year old MAN and this generation is built different. Not the way it was when we were like growing up as kids.

[@MrWolf2212]

Motorcycles are pricey including all the riding gear that you need. Also motorcycles are considered dangerous and most people don't want to die.

[@randomguy-z2l]

Mostly money for me, yeah I could get a used beater off Craigslist with a million miles that's been abused forever, not my style. I have a brand new car and that's taking up my automotive budget as is. And I have other hobbies like hunting, camping, fishing etc. Can't afford all of it

[@rebellucy6200]

They prefer the digital (fake) world and are being conditioned to live that way. Also they are broke.

[@MrWolf2212]

@@randomguy-z2l things are pricey these days... Especially all the accessories

[@CycleCruza]

It depends on what bike you want, if you are trying get a superbike or a Harley the you have to pay a lot. A used Grom can be had pretty cheap and those little bikes are a hoot. Just look at that Grom crew that rode by in this video, they were having fun. As far as danger, you can get killed being a pedestrian. Like I said in the video, you are never safe, your body will likely kill you one day. If you wear the gear and ride defensively you will be just fine unless it is your time to go.

[@adamtisch8358]

Everything is pricey. Rather be broke with a bike than bike less with money. Even freaking golf is expensive. Ya wanna. Play ya gotta pay. I e been riding 50 years. I'm still here

[@-mystical-16]

Youngstas that do drive are driving, texting, and occupied on their phone. They don’t want to lose that comfort or risk getting hit by someone guilty of texting and driving. They don’t want to have to pay full attention while driving and operating two wheels requires that.

[@therealrealshocker]

Gromski’s! ftw 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@Carnyzzle]

I just have my ebike that's a surprising amount of fun to commute on

[@MisterSal9895]

Off the top of my head It's because they can't afford it. But I'm so glad I started on low cc bikes. Don't underestimate low cc bikes there are some 150cc motorcycle/scooters that if you full throttle, especially from a dead stop you can power wheelie so abruptly that you can fall back and crack the back of your head if you don't have a helmet!

[@X-7-JAMES]

Texting and driving by motorists makes it more dangerous too.

[@Sandxiety]

You sound like the guy that help me with motorcycle insurance from progressive

[@bigchief4052]

I took the msf last year and been riding since

[@jeremymerkt3982]

The deer like to threaten a fucked up day in the country. They’ve had my heart pumpin a few too many times.

[@MotoKingWOT]

Saying that a $700 vest needs to be law? Sure if it was less expensive. But it's already a challenge enough for most people to come up with the extra money to buy a bike then get a helmet and insurance exc. And here you are talking about how less and less people are buying bikes. Why discourage more people and make it even harder to get started? 😮

[@truelight3604]

You got to remember that the prices of everything has gone up so a lot of people want to ride motorcycles but they have other expenses in the way.

[@centaurii2405]

For me, its a money issue. The initial cost and monthly cost is just too expensive for me at the moment. I also believe that most young people see motorcycling as a trend or clout machine. Not actually caring about motorcycling, just trying to get some attention on social media.

[@mrlozano]

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 = $3999-4100, Triumph speed 400 = $4995, you can do it!

[@xorbe2]

Find a used Ninja 300/400/500 or Z4, etc. Avoid Grom it's too slow as an only bike.

[@captainthruster9484]

Yo man I’ll be out here suggesting that we make $600 purchases mandatory. I have an airbag vest and I believe in them… If you’re going to make it, it should be included with the motorcycle. End of story

[@morbid1.]

When you waste most of your income on renting fucking 1 room "apartment" it's hard to think about motorcycle. I did my full motorcycle license and got bike after I had a garage.

[@MotorcycleMayhem595]

motorcycling is a rich mans game now as evidenced by the high number of groms.

[@geoffhurley8103]

Street bike riders my age started on dirt bikes. Kids today don't have anywhere to ride dirt bikes.

[@oosteveo315]

Bruh... So I am a LONG time industry guy. It's simple. The economy killed moto back in the housing crisis. 10-15yrs of kids without bikes. OEMs are partially to blame.

[@MotoLopez1k]

In Dallas the sport bike scene is mostly young people. They are all in their Twenties and thirties . I’m the old man at age 52. Not many older men like me riding sport bikes….

[@jimmansi1187]

Hey, I’m 62 & ride a 2014 a GSX-R 750, my 3rd one, also have a Harley Superglide. I do 4 or 5 track days a year & ride sensibly on the street, I actually like the sport bike position as I’m in great shape. Great to see another older rider out there riding a supersport, stay safe out there!

[@unionrdr]

It's fear of the unknown; Maybe woulda should never gotta. I might wreck keeps them from trying. Besides being out there, exposed to everything. Not realizing inertia will help keep the bike upright beyond 10-12MPH. In other words, the faster you go above that speed, the less of your own balance comes into play. The low-speed, stop-n-go stuff is actually a lot harder. But they don't know this, so go slow and low side it. Or, God forbid, high side!

[@davidescobar5366]

Kids don't ride because they are told motorcycles are dangerous. They also dont ride because they have nobody to teach them to ride because of the expense of these. Bikes are expensive so less and less people are able to afford these as well as these same people not being able to teach others on how to ride these. Classes for these are becoming expensive to take as well.

[@ridingonabudget]

When we gonna see the trip and test ride of a Triumph?

[@Bullitt1768]

These roads are awful because of the people. Riding a bike in traffic with these insane drivers on the road, just not worth it! My grandpa's life was destroyed when he was hit on a bike by someone who "didn't see him". That's why I bought a Mustang instead of a bike! 😂.

[@JULIOTITLAN]

SOY DE GUADALAJARA, JALISCO TENDRÉ MÁS CUIDADO CON EL AGUA 😂

[@BlakeKoning]

I must admit ive always had motorbikes from age 10 to 31, 33 now but the last 2 years i havent. To me where im atleast do many people have seem to lost there minds driving now i dont want to ride on the roads atleast anymore. I use to have to avoid say 1 person a month or so being a crap driver now even in a car its multiple each day, on therd phones, swrrving through lanes no idicators, running redlights etc Honestly just want a bike for thr track now thats it

[@Declestic]

I think mainly it’s just that there are so many new ways for people to entertain themselves that hobbies like cars and motorcycles just isn’t practical anymore. After all why would someone risk their life and a crap ton of money when they can get almost the same adrenaline and dopamine from things like playing video games for so so so much cheaper and safer. The increased living expenses and lagging wages just makes it even more impractical. Personally despite just finishing high school, I own a sports car and motorcycle that I abuse around pretty often, but I’d be lying if there wasn’t time where I skipped a canyon ride or drift event because I’m worried if I have enough money for fuel, or if I’d have to borrow money to make my payments, or wether the money I saved for years could have been better spent elsewhere.

[@airadaimagery692]

Seriously? I don’t know who your trying to convince that a video game can offer the same amount of pleasure as actually doing the act. But at 52 , you’ll never convince me of such an absurd claim. You obviously feel the need to write a comment based on your own personal feelings, emotions, and financial state. Which is fine, your free to speak your mind. But it’s kind of senseless to ignore how millions of other people do not, and never will feel the same as you.

[@Declestic]

@@airadaimagery692 Hey man, I agree with you, most people will not feel the same amount of pleasure from actually doing the act, as I stated. But considering that a motorcycle is going to be thousands for a small one, another thousand for gear, insurance and then some more for maintenance, the reduced pleasure from video games (which can get really intense at times) will probably accomplish a majority of what people are seeking for a price they can swallow. And for some extra credibility, many of my friends and a formally motorcyclist professor agrees with me, some were even pointed out by my peers.

[@Neiiiiil]

I'm 28, just started riding 3 months ago on a Yamaha R3 and I'm loving it. Already put almost 7k km on my bike and feeling pretty good with the skills I've learned so far. When I got my bike, a lot of people in my circle thought I was crazy and irresponsible for getting the bike. It's definitely annoying how a lot of people in this generation are such pussies about the whole notion of riding motorcycles and they automatically assume that just because you ride, you're one of those people doing triple the speed limit in traffic doing dumb shit all the time. I know my bike is slow compared to supersports, but it's still a ton of fun to rip around the streets. As long as you ride smart and wear gear, you'll be fine (for the most part). Ride safe y'all.

[@diversityhobbit]

No there should not be a law. There already is a law called the law of the Jungle.

[@MotoMastersTraining]

If you're grown enough to get on a bike, you're grown enough to make your own decisions. I will PERSONALLY never ride without a helmet, but that's not my decision to make for anyone else.

[@CycleCruza]

I don't like laws either but sometimes you need to save riders from themselves. I'm tired of hearing of so many riders getting killed simply because of no gear. Our insurance rates go up as a result and we all have to pay for squids.

[@dynagetaway]

He’s promoting helmets and air bag vests and “all the proper gear” yet says that other people are soft and scared of riding. Am I the only one that sees the hypocrisy in that logic? Then follows it up at the end of the video with “when it’s your time to go, it’s your time to go”

[@blackmagicianofchaos29]

They dont have Jeff Hardy

[@steve00alt70]

Is filtering legal were you are? cause you dont seem to do it.

[@Frank_Torre]

We all know we have fewer new riders now with the constant cases of hearing riders dying almost everyday. Then the fact if you're in a major city you have to deal with bad drivers that are likely distracted with their phone pulling out in front of you or getting rear ended at a light because some idiot had to text or answer a call. It really has nothing to do with your toughness, it's potential new riders seeing all those deaths that scare em off. Then there's the hard headed noobs that are squids with no gear dying or end up in the hospital swearing they should've wore gear because hindsight is always 20/20. What's funny is in my case I'm a chef and when I started working with a friend to open her restaurant I was the only rider among 30 staff members and now 16 of us ride bikes from 3 R6s, R1, CBR1000RR, S1000RR, 2 ZX6Rs, RS660, 2 MT07s, XSR900, Street Triple RS, Bonneville, Africa Twin and a HD lowrider ST.

[@CycleCruza]

That is why I'd like to see a mandatory helmet and airbag gear law.. We have to save riders from themselves and there would be a lot less riders getting killed. I usually hate new laws but I'm sick of hearing of so many motorcycle related deaths. What I want people to realize is that it is not the motorcycle it is the rider that is dangerous. Great to see you have influenced to many to ride! Stay safe!

[@Silverwinger82]

I don't drink water. Fish fuck in water.

[@lx_xlinertia]

I'm 21 and from Florida, I ride and it seems like almost every other girl/dude around me rides, not just people ik but recently for the last couple years it seems like a trend to get into motorcycles

[@clvrswine]

49cc doesn't count.

[@MotoLopez1k]

In Dallas the sport bike scene is mostly young people. They are all in their Twenties and thirties . I’m the old man at age 52. Not many older men like me riding sport bikes….

[@lx_xlinertia]

@@clvrswine dawg every other week there's a couple 19 year olds on 600's bitting the dust

[@samgirl_9138]

CycleCruza you are AWESOME. i love your videos. i'm 33 now. when i get a job i want to save money for a xr150l. get my permit. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@therise7760]

People can't afford homes with garages to put them in

[@Robnord1]

So you really think the Law should *require* an air bag vest to ride? (1:19) No, No, and hell No. That's communist thinking CC. As an old man, I see freedoms going away right and left, and it's a shame. If I wanted to ride in spandex yoga tights, sandals, and a baseball cap because it makes me happy, it should be my right to do so.

[@umarkedreturn8776]

Take a picture of THAT and post it! YIKES! No, don't do that.

[@dirkpackwood6409]

Riding in the middle of downtown isn’t riding. Stop n go traffic not getting outa 2nd gear is sad.

[@Bailey-k2j]

Alex J was right, there is something in the drinking water. 😂😂🤮🤮🤢🤢

[@avysbb]

Folks are just broke man lol. young people are deciding between essentials and a bike, it's hard to convince to save for a bike. If I didn't choose to buy vintage and learn how to wrench, I wouldn't have started riding either. Most aren't going to choose to buy a bike over a car either. (I did, but that's just me. Not the majority looking for essential transportation)

[@CycleCruza]

That is true too. Times are tough. That is one reason why I started promoting e-bikes because most people can afford them and they are enjoyable to ride too and provide utility value. From what I hear, this new generation is forgoing cars for e-bikes, no insurance to pay, cheap to buy and free to charge up with solar panels.

[@lawnylawnington]

because i don't have money to buy one

[@blaxbatt]

Aye Cruza, I’m a young buck I’m 18 , 2nd year in college, been tryna get a bike since 2022…I don’t get why my Gen is so scared either man need videos like these

[@peteherrera1502]

Forget riding gear and ride like you drive a car and do the speed limit and use the power if need be to get out of a situation. Pay attention and expect the person driving the car to do something stupid and make a way out for yourself if they do. anticipate and see the big picture is my advice. Riding Gear gives you a false sense of security and safety. Plus a helmet takes away your hearing and your peripheral vision. learn about riding and take course on riding and watch KZbin videos on what not to do

[@purpledude5526]

Reason why CycleCruza is because the young generation cant get motorcycles for free. Most cant afford it anyway.

[@quadzilla2854]

Great video! I see your in Cleveland as well. What do you think about Landmoto ?

[@KaiIsrael-vs8ry]

Insurance,death,ummm death and dangerous....

[@MotoCoreSteve]

Hey i wear skinny jeans 😅🤣💀

[@jt3963]

I am happy that i grew up and live on a farm in Finland. After work i go ride my 500cc 2-stroke. I ride my bike even -30 degrees in winter on ice.

[@powamoto]

CycleCruza this thumbnail tho😅great vid I couldn’t agree more bro 🤘legend in your own mind 🤣🤣4:57

[@Katchauuu_]

They are making the frogs gay

[@vasel208]

Is this why the young people that live around me, give me the death stare when I am outside doing the gardening with my petrol lawnmower & my 2 stroke chainsaws. 😄

[@Leroy_Outside]

Cycle Cruza you a G.

[@frankzappa2274]

I just came for the hilarious thumbnail.... Laugh my ass off. Thank you made my afternoon.

[@2wheelsoffroad730]

I think it really comes down to finances for most and living situations. Many also don't have living arrangements that make it easy to store a motorcycle.

[@mahdavimail]

I'm riding for almost 20 years and I am not tough. I consider myself average. Riding is fun. Tnx for video

[@EverymanJWL]

Do some pushups. Its free. Learn a combat sport. Stop being a weakling that corrupt governments can make their b*t*h.

[@CycleCruza]

😂 I'm referring to mentally tough. If you are a rider you are likely mentally tough, you have to be out here on the streets on two wheels. Keep staying safe! Thanks for viewing!

[@welfare_baybee]

Nobody can afford it.

[@Bailey-k2j]

nah. Skinny jean dudes just too busy looking for other dudes. 😂😂🤡🤡

[@bikedaddie]

Just subscribed bc u talk real

[@gabrielkopp2036]

The problem with the young people is they are worried about their pronouns.. as far as airbag vests being law all that would do is raise the already high prices.. if these companies producing airbag vests would lower the prices more people would buy them.. just my thoughts

[@CycleCruza]

I agree, I would like to see them lower the prices of airbag gear. However, if more people bought them there would be more companies making them and competing for lower prices. Right now there are just a few companies making airbag gear

[@Luiz.Henrique.qp3nj]

Yo CC man, talk about the Honda Shadow Phantom, the new one looks solid... I know you think Honda is vanilla, but It's looking dope