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[@Hotrob_J]

The most hilarious outcome would be if yammie never hits one million subs and is forced to simply enjoy his turbo Busa and not make videos about it.

[@johnderekflores]

What if everytime Yam almost hits 1M, we unsubscribe, then re-subscribe if the numbers get too low, and we rinse and repeat

[@yammienoob]

That wouldnt be so bad - it can be pretty tiring having to always update people with video content about specific bikes. I really wouldnt mind just enjoying the bike (as I have been for the past few months)

[@hijinx1812]

He’ll break at some point and post the vid!!!!

[@jerryglennie5375]

@@yammienoob yea but then how do you share your ultimate beginner bike with the rest of these yeet filled riders?

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

I wonder how many lives will be lost by beginners choosing bad starter bikes is Lue of knowledge of the turbo busa.

[@toofastnobrakes]

Would really be nice to see a Z900 on the Chanel next year. Maybe do a middleweight shootout. Z900 vs MT-09 vs Duke 890

[@streetbike_jpod]

Agreed. My friend is getting one for his beginner bike and I wanna see how bad of a decision he made

No need for a vid, MT-09 is the obvious winnner

[@toofastnobrakes]

@@streetbike_jpod pretty bad. I own a 2021 and it’s way to powerful for a beginner IMO. Even in rain mode. He’s gonna learn the hard way

[@theenzoferrari458]

How is a 900 a middle weight? It's 100cc away from a litre. A true middle weight is a 600-700cc. Get real man.

[@streetbike_jpod]

@@toofastnobrakes That's what I've been trying to tell him- low speeds will be challenging cuz of the touchy throttle. I started on a 500 and now have a 650 and understand throttle and clutch control

[@hotkoolaid4me]

Just wanted to say thank you for all the encouragement and knowledge you have given me the last few months as I have been waiting for my first motorcycle to come in! I recently got a 2021 Honda CRF300L...it took waaaay too long to get here seeing as everything is backstocked this year...it's a great duel sport and has been a great way I have been able to reconnect with my dad these last few days since I got it. He has riden most of his life and I grew up on the back of his bike...but since I moved out after highschool we haven't really done that much together, and this has been a great way to reconnect and start doing stuff together again!

[@davidtoohey3750]

Hey guys I'm in Australia and new to riding. Thanks so much for all of the content you have done. It's all been so helpful. Can't wait to see more.

[@jakmac13]

Petition for Yammie to put the busa engine into a Honda super cub for 2 mil subscribers

[@AkaBull]

🤣🤣🤣

[@0ffmetagames310]

I understand that yall aren't a fan of the trident which is fine. I own one myself and absolutely love the thing. This makes me more excited to ride more bikes if i love a mediocre bike. Thanks for the videos.

[@calvinbarriga195]

I have one too I love it. It’s fun.

[@robotusername]

Not mediocre at all. I love it.

[@juggernautAA12]

Really love how much you guys have upped the production value. Very top tier stuff

[@Ivaryan]

I bought a Trident 660 in october brand new. It is my first own bike and i love it. I can kinda see the negative points on the Trident but idk... i like it. Maybe there is something different in the ecu or with the exhaust here in the EU (i live in germany) but i certainly hear the exhaust and it sounds brutal! (Stock exhaust. No aftermarket) The rumbling 3 cylinder sound is just awesome in my oppinion. But yeah... it feels like it has cruise control but it doesn't. But imo it is still a middleweight "beginner bike" for just 8.000$ from a "luxury" brand. So the quality is there + i got a 4 year warranty on that thing.

[@robotusername]

I love my Trident.

[@rhuancunha]

Same here, funny fact is if you watch first yammi's videos about the trident, he was happy with it. They put too much focus on the lag they say the bike has, and can see the good points. Much better than MT07...

[@cgunz]

22 Trident owner here too….love the bike and it has a deep hum like a high power European sports car. Love the sound of the triple. If I could only get that wheel to lift a bit easier I’d be in heaven.

[@tharo697]

Same here my dude :D i was shocked when i picked up my trident and heard it for the first time. Its really loud for a euro 5 and stock exhaust. the only negative thing that comes to my mind right now is the throttle. it feel weird if you are used to a cable

[@cgunz]

@@tharo697 I’ve never known any different from the KTM duke 390 to this

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

Great to have all the memories brought up again and ranked. Not everyone's gonna like the rankings but that just makes it more fun. You have my support and respect!! 🔥💪

[@Taylerlrox]

I have zero regrets on my Trident 660. I love everything about it and see it in my dreams only to wake up wishing i had been riding it all night. I sometimes think about other peoples comments about the sound or the power not being enough; but, what the Trident has makes me feel alive and I couldn't imagine a better feeling.

[@robotusername]

Well said, totally agree. I rode the Trident and XSR700 back to back at the IMS and the Trident felt superior in every way. No regrets whatsoever. I can't wait to ride ... today.

[@samebert4344]

You guys made me curious how many bikes I've rode this year. As best I can remember, I've ridden at least 88 different models and hundreds of individual bikes 😎

[@duc899]

Great show, really enjoyed your reflections on the year. It adds some amazing perspective from all the episodes. Very helpful!!!!

[@AnoopBhargav2989]

Sorry Yammie, trying to save a fella's time here. Favorite List: 5. Honda CBR 1000 RR, Triumph Street Scrambler 4. MV Agusta Dragster, Yamaha WR250 3. Kawasaki ZH2, Ducati 1098 2. HD Pan America, Aprilia RS 660 1. 2015 KTM Super Duke, Kawasaki ZH2 Least Favorite List: 5. HD Sport Glide, Kawasaki Z650 4. Suzuki Gixxer 250, Cake Bike 3. CBR 500 R, HD Sport Glide 2. Cake Bike, GSK 250R 1. Yamaha Star Bolt, Honda CBR 500R

[@yammiehighlife]

Without watching, Yamaha R7 is probably on the list. Will I be right?

[@harshalsawant1775]

Noooooo

[@Rus5ell]

Not got to the list yet I'm saying no

[@4twstdmdl]

10:25 R7 was overtaken by the Aprillia RS660

[@NizBiuBiu]

Hi Yammie, because of you, I bought my RS660. And I loveeeee it! Thank you! Yammie God

[@Am4gedon]

God it makes me so jealous that you were able to try so many bikes

[@JoseLgamer05]

and also "elevator music as motorcycle" i just lost it

[@daveco1270]

Interesting lists. How can a day on any modern bike be a miserable day, Spite? Unless there's hot oil literally leaking on your leg or the seat is stuffed with missing 10mm bolts....even riding an ok bike is a good day in my opinion. : ) I'm jealous of all the bikes you guys get to ride.

[@katherineevans873]

If it runs and starts and doesn't leak it's a hell of a bike for me

[@kilgorecustom7021]

Spite* not spike. It says it on the screen 10 times lmao

[@PerformanceArt19]

You know what they say about opinions… if your job is to ride and review bikes you’d have days where you weren’t enjoying the ride.. you guys take this way to seriously

[@daveco1270]

@@kilgorecustom7021 I was mostly listening to the audio while doing other things. I'm going to correct the name in my comment. Spite is a much better nickname than Spike.

[@adamlanglois563]

Ahh the old “WTF is rattling around now?” at speed or “I smell burning oil” the joys of bikes that you’ve gotta make work. Lay down a cross country trip on a 30 year old bike if you want some real adventure.

[@MrKillervincent]

Mv agusta makes the Z650? 😂😂 shocker

[@13_Cowboy]

I’ll go back and (re)watch all your top 5 picks then buy the Pan America which I rented for a long weekend and LOVED.

[@jeanbouchard5324]

Spite : "My third least favorite bike that I've ridden this year is one that I literally forgot about, the Yamaha Star Bolt" *Minutes later Spite's most forgettable bike of 2021 : the Indian Chief 😅

[@Heisssam]

As someone who just got his motercyle license because of this channel this was one of the best episodes I watched this year. I can only dream of drive so many amazing bikes. So far I have only driven duke 890 r and it's really fun.

[@ryanazariah5148]

Finished off 2021 with the MSF basic course. First time on a motorcycle and I hope to start 2022 off with my first motorcycle purchase.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

My Cousin bought a Triumph , he loves the raw thrust of power in his seat

[@Aneroll]

I just bought cbr500r year22 , the only thing I don't like is the weight, it's a big upgrade from the year21 you drive, I hope you make a video to compare this bikes. Ps. I love my bike Ps2. It's ok if you don't like it

[@yuriteixeira5816]

Pps, not ps2 js

[@Aneroll]

@@yuriteixeira5816 sorry im from greece :/

[@yuriteixeira5816]

@@Aneroll no worries bro. PS means Postscript PPS is post postscript

[@robertwilliams4486]

Those clips really highlight how much better your production values have become, 1M any day now…

[@SteveSmith-wk9dx]

By definition, someone else should decide your most forgettable ride. Then you go "Huh? Yeah, guess I rode that.".

[@emmr4705]

Fair enough on the z650. It's my first bike. It's fun since I'm new to riding but you're right about the ergonomics. I can ride for maybe 40 min tops.

[@Macabre.Marionette]

Looks like the Ninja 650 is safe 🤣 no hate and no love. I love mine. But I've only been riding for 2 months. It's a great beginner bike but I have a feeling I'll be running this thing into the ground. I don't really need insane amounts of power. I love it's comfort. I love that you can also scrunch up on it like it's a super sport, kinda 🤣. It amazing, feels amazing, sounds decent. Love my bike so much

[@simonparent7644]

Man, that Continental GT is working its magic on meh! Thank you boys!

[@ghostsmoke11]

only 7k away from 1M noob, good job

[@TravisTerrell]

Speaking of the Super Duke, all bikes should have an analog tach! Seriously! (I love things like TC and ABS, keep a screen for fancy stuff maybe, but gimme analog for the important thing! (Honestly, I'd like analog speedo too, but that ship's sailed.)

[@keaneu4456]

Great job on your best and worst bikes for 2021. Love to see the opinions from your other 2 coworkers.

[@michaelconran5252]

Love to see you guys do a touring bike video. Goldwing vs. Harley CVO vs. Indian Challenger. Be interesting to see your takes on it. Have to be a 3 day video, ride all day for 3 days, riding a different bike each day. Honestly I am not interested in many of your bikes, you two Bozos crack me up, only reason I subscribed. That and making fun of Harley's and Harley riders, little bit of truth to your comments. As a Harley rider and what most would consider a real "biker" I love your jabs at us Harley riders. If a Harley guy is offended by them, chances are he/she spends more time polishing then riding maybe clocking a 1,000 miles a year at best.

[@stratazero1470]

Spite has great taste. We are on the same page with the KTM superduke. I love mine. It is a halo bike for me and makes everyday a good day when I get to ride it. SUPERDUKES RULE!!!!!!!!

[@Phoenixr-ql2kc]

This is my favorite video of the year, with the hipster video as a close 2nd, great work y’all!

[@katherineevans873]

*holding my Honda Shadow I got last week* They maybe old and slow but their mine

[@valentinpetrov5603]

Thank you for the year of content. Teaching me so much about bikes. Hopefully i will have one myself next spring

[@AP-wu1rv]

I still want a CBR500R as my first bike

[@ichkommentiernurkommentare7237]

It's uninspiring but still a great beginner bike

[@nixxinn]

well I only rode 1 bike this year, but I'm so lucky to have one of those bikes that has gotten super close to perfection... would be almost impossible to improve upon... :)

[@elevationmoto6208]

What almost perfect bike stirred your soul this year?

[@12kollmaster]

Which bike?

[@johnjenkins3342]

2021 mt09?

[@N0t4v41l4ble]

Wait, you have the Tuono V4 too? 😅

[@vaportrail226]

Enjoy that Busa!

[@ntomfree]

Vulcan S boi here… thrilled it didn’t make the worst list!

[@dbwgoblue74]

For me the hipster video was fantastic and a great change of pace! Keep up the awesome work.

[@YouCubeParadigm]

This year I've ridden a Yamaha MT-07, a Yamaha TZR, a Suzuki Marauder 800, a Yamaha Virago 535, a Yamaha Dragstar and a Daelim Daystar 125. Next year I'm buying a 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan S 650

[@OscarGonzalez-zp5od]

I want to see a 2021 or 2022 z900 vs MT09 I’m in the middle of making a decision and I’m unsure

[@DarnellJBrown]

Really enjoyed this episode… It was like early Christmas! What are you guys gonna do in time for the holidays now I wonder since you already did a fantastic summary of the year’s rides?!?

[@dangalvin3922]

Hi guys, Thanks for doing these videos, lots of practical knowledge.

[@edwardgregorowicz6745]

Somewhere out there, someone has eaten a couple hundred cheeseburgers this year... He's not a chef or a cattle expert.

[@markjaycox8811]

sounds like U2 had a great year full of fun. Great place to be when you think of 2022. Thanks for sharing!

[@hisdadjames4876]

There are FIVE letter Rs in the CBR1000RRR Fireblade. Enough Rs already!! Let’s hear it for the 2022 MotoGuzzi V100 Mandello🙏🙏🙏

[@stanza77]

Rode 4 bikes this year. 2 from my MSF. My personal CBR250r and my current Suzuki SV1000s. Good year. Great job Team Yammie!!

[@phant0]

I really hope they get to try a Triumph Speed Twin one of these days.

[@kelseyslavuta5718]

The intro was nice, but I think it should include Whitney and Josh as well

[@devrath1988]

Awesome video ❤️loved the Vibe,,,to think about it I only rode 2 bikes this year one being my friends kawi ninja 650 and my interceptor 650,,had some good fun on both of them 😁 hats off to Yammie and the team for making amazing quality 2 wheeler content and inspiring us to ride more..

[@TravisTerrell]

Hipster video was also one of my favorites. I laughed a bunch, much more than normal.

[@StevePhillips76]

The hipster video was awesome!

[@petemcfeet28]

58. I rode 58. What? Someone had to be THAT guy...

[@TheKoppaTube]

Proud to say that this channel got me onto two wheels many moons ago! Also, that Sportster 1275 sounds like my Monster 1100 that tries to beat me to a pulp every time I ride it... that Ducati is my abusive Italian mistress for sure.

[@smelly551]

the intro alone got the upvote

[@weddincoyote2440]

The H2 is a bike so fast that you can do motorway speeds in second gear.

[@GURUKHAN_OG]

@3:13 the mention of Royal Enfield is going to get the ♥️ and 👍🏼!

[@its6696]

You guys forgot the older Diavel :-(.....I think.

[@jaysony5751]

Both of their #1 is what I already narrowed my next bike down to.

[@2WCapo]

Hmm.. I wonder who's ZX6 Papa Yam rode on track that one time was...

[@philippmayenburg7282]

You guys should get a ninja h2, would love to see if it feels any different and if its worse/better

[@Richard-db4rk]

Nice Fur Elise background music at around 32 min:)

[@robertadams85]

Dang, the Bolt is my first bike. Bummer to hear that Spite isnt all that impressed with it but glad cause that means theres pretty much nowhere to go but up

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

I have a Bolt, my 4th bike but first cruiser. I'm 280# and my wife is a thicky and we tour all over the SW USA on my stock Bolt. I love my Bolt.

[@aldik_dj]

The CBR500R is my first bike and I can say the same thing 😂

[@sulaymaananverbham1220]

2:43 Yammie goes into reflection after "CHIEF"....😅

[@bossfighter1036]

Props to the CBR1000RR, love mine.

[@huntguy454nation4]

Most helpful video I've watched!

[@13Sala13]

That hipster video was my favorite too.

[@robvallee]

I loved my WR250R. You can WOT all the time! I bought 17” wheels for it and it became even more fun. I was 55 when I had it and got tons of looks when I took my helmet off…lol

[@03Grunt-arrino]

I wanna see Yammie try the new soft tail low rider s or the street bob. I think he’ll love all that torque

[@movingnaturefilms]

Harleys are dogshit.

[@michaelconran5252]

I ride a 2020 Street Bob, I love it. Yammie Noob won't, not his style.

[@03Grunt-arrino]

@@movingnaturefilms May be right, but 119 ftlbs is glorious

[@billhedrick17]

Anyone else realize how often Yam has been taking shots at his teammates? He mentions how he pays for everything and is in charge quite a bit lately. Idk, just kind of left a bad taste in my mouth the way he described the hotel situation in Utah. Love the channel, don't get too cocky Yam!

[@nicomariconi1005]

Idk if you already do but let’s make this a yearly thing

[@otlndsh]

Wasn't Josh on a KTM on that Grand Canyon trip? We never saw any of that!

[@silversaver82]

Great recap of the year, guys. Awesome job with the channel. Are you hiring for any new job positions for the channel?

[@THEREALZENFORCE]

Top 5 best 2021 : Streetfighter V2, Hayabusa, 2022 MT-10SP, Speed Triple 1200RR, V100 Mandello Top 5 worst 2021 : Sportster S, MV Turismo Veloce, NT1100, CFMoto650NK, Cake Kalk Biggest letdowns : Livewire, Sportster S, Trident 660, Revonex (because not out) Most forgettable : Triumph Daytona 675 ;-) just kidding

[@epicfailer11111]

I was so happy to see the Pan America on this list. That bike was so amazing

[@ridered3528]

Thanks for the early release, gives me something to watch while I wait for work to open

[@grantmitchell2744]

Just started the video. Betting they mention not liking the Vulcan 650 s for the millionth time

[@doniturner5077]

Great vid guys really enjoyed it thanks.

[@kerrykgraham2391]

I owned a 2016 cbr500r for 5 years. Without the privilege of riding a bunch of other bikes I enjoyed it thoroughly, it treated me well and I sold it to a guy who crashed it in 2 weeks. Super comfy and smooth

[@aldik_dj]

Damn

[@Otterplus]

I got to sit on the Tiger 660 in a shop the other day and I'd be concerned about the physical size for larger riders just like the Trident. It's very stout in the body and anyone over 6' might feel like they dwarf it. Also, I'll agree the cbr500r isn't worth full price squeeze. If I didn't find mine for less than a Ninja 300 in my area I would have kept looking. All in, it will quelch your hoon demons without trouble. Can't get wicked when full throttle only gets you to 65

[@Ash_Carnelian]

Can y'all please do a video on the Honda Navi? I'm about to buy it as my first bike and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it 😊

[@eloyflores8959]

Turbo busa episodes for Christmas !??!!! So close to a million!!! 993k at the moment!!!

[@ojmirando5998]

Tough hearing that the cbr500r was at the bottom of the list, but I understand why. Prices are so quite different from where I live (Philippines) and the cbr500r and ninja 400 only have a $400 price difference between them ($6800 vs $6400). Now I'm quite torn as to what bike to buy as my first

[@ernestoaranda717]

Enough with the begging for me to subscribe, already. I went and did the slap and tickle on the button and bell. Happy!?

[@gabeshaw3721]

Day two of asking papa yamms to give us a turbo busa video for Christmas because we’ve been good little squidletts this year

[@0498shreya]

So Raw, So Visceral, So Brutal, So Angry

[@DewaterExpress]

can we get a klx300sm review ?!?!!?

[@jtsnow4286]

Thanks yammie for doing what you do. I just picked up my Yamaha FZ-10. I was skeptical bout it till i seen your review . its such a fun bike im in love with it. It sounds so gd rides so smooth. But i do agree with the throttle its def big change from the more smooth and clean throttles that im use to. But other then that it is a lil beast of a bike. Thank you agian. Love everything you do very educational.

[@invertwiley1689]

Riding a conventional cruiser style bike in an unconventional way, take a bagger to a track day!! Post a video of a racer's POV/opinion about one of the laps of Laguna Seca from the first King of the Baggers event. People hit that corkscrew on a 650lb bike with saddelbags!

[@waynedavis7245]

There are a lot of those hundred horse power Sportsters out there . They are cheap to build with kits from S&S and Hammer . A lot of fun.

[@MonsieurToffeln]

you might need to change the name of the channel. you guys are noobs no longer. This year was amazing, and I loved the hipster video :D

[@stefanpaterson6145]

Good list 🤟 I got both of your nr 1:s 😈 2017 Superduke R 2020 ZH2

[@westleywalsh8188]

Motorcycle *weighs more than 350lbs. Yammie * IT'S SOOOO HEAVY!!

[@jackdoughty4099]

The cake looks like it’s made out of lego bricks.

[@Vinz3095]

It broke my heart everybody calls My dream bike (gsxr250) trash :( im just using my 150cc china bike for work everyday u guys really need to appreciate things

[@Jagshemasher]

URAL - the name is missing the two letters that would apply describe it - urinal

[@Alexanderyhwong]

Shocked that the Vulcan S didn’t make the list of bad bikes. Then again the z650 made the list and it’s the same engine.

[@YouCubeParadigm]

Because the Vulcan S isn't a bad bike. Asides from a few channels saying they don't like the styling of the bike, this channel is the only channel to actively shit on it. For what it is it's actually a really good bike, and I'd say it's the best in its category. To Spite, and by extension Yammie, the Vulcan S is shit because it's not a good Harley. But a Harley is not a good Vulcan S either. They are made for different demographics, and personally I would rather ride the Vulcan S than a Sportster

[@Alexanderyhwong]

@@YouCubeParadigm I love my Vulcan S. Just was expecting them to 💩 on it as usual. Though I have to say Kawasaki need to do something in the next year or so. Both the Rebel 1100 and Sportster S are lighter with more torque and HP albeit the Sportster is way more expensive.

[@YouCubeParadigm]

@@Alexanderyhwong I don't like the Rebel 1100 because of the mid controls. And I actually prefer the look of the Vulcan S. What I like most about the Vulcan S is its sporty feel at an affordable price. The only other affordable cruiser option here in Norway would be a Rebel 500, which again has mid controls. Also I had my fingers crossed for a Kawasaki Vulcan H2 x) Maybe next year

[@irishtrash5]

Because they tried the Star Bolt this year too.