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[@yammienoob]

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[@jakeyp4388]

Ninja 900r my boi

[@AndromedaMarcus]

Hey yammie, so we here in estonia have almost all of those bikes FOR SALE. Not the Ducati of course. but some of them like the VFR 750 go for 1200 euros, now tell me its a good deal cus i dont have the money or licenses to get one. xD

[@jimmy999S]

WHERE. THE. HELL. IS. THE. BUSA.

[@Imblu95]

holy shit that suzuki and yamaha r1 are beautifull a shame that i do t have that amount of cash nor the licence :(

[@user-sp4nx4ho1i]

Yammie Noob don’t be a clickbaiter.

[@benn1181]

The greatest motorcycle of all time is the one you're riding today.

[@nitinsen9158]

Hahah 🤣🤣true

[@ramgar6008]

Very well said.

[@japprivera3129]

Amen to that.

[@Brandon-ik6ty]

I'm looking forward to the day I can take a dump on my bike without having to pull over

[@ledovejpatek8803]

I ride a bicycle

[@johanvanzyl8479]

Thanks for including the VMax owned a 2004 and still have/ride 2010 model. Where ever I park the bike illicit a conversation. Great and comfortable tourer. (No packking space) The prettiest piece of enginering ever.

[@Tony.C-308]

GPZ900R would be in my top ten of all time, it started the big fight between the big four Japanese manufacturers and led to great innovations.

[@peterherrington3300]

No it didn't. That started in early 70s once the British stuff was pretty much obsolete. Z Kawasaki series GS Suzuki series Honda 750 single cam series Yamaha hadn't joined the party yet. The rest have been chasing headlines & squabbling ever since . You're welcome 😊

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Honda's inline four, not leaking anything but reliability and performance started it, with one of the peaks of that battle a bit later being their CBX, just to stack another two pots ontop ...

[@icarickarusgaming5658]

But none of those bikes were ridden by Maverick. The GPZ900R was the bike of choice for the best of the best at TOP GUN. Also it's the first Ninja

[@jonathangalgano6345]

I bought an ‘03 sv 650 for my first bike and it is an incredible ride! Still riding it! Glad to see it in the vid

[@CAGRA1N]

Jonathan Galgano same here!

[@evilminion8825]

Jonathan Galgano It’s my second bike but I should have gotten my SV650 as my first. Great bike, and it’s the affordable Ducati Monster!

[@canturgan]

The most important bike ever made was the Honda Cub.

[@Tuukkis]

That, along with the CB750. Both by Honda, so they clearly know what they're doing.

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

@@Tuukkis no kidding. The '68 Honda CB750 is something special. Anyone that takes an old 750 Four and hack it into a "cafe racer" should be beaten like a harpy seal.

[@GuyMcLaren]

absofuckinglutely

[@willyjimmy8881]

400 million of those bad boy bikes and not even an honorable mention. Sad.

[@Blakezilla594]

@Alfred Wedmore you sit on a scooter. You straddle a motorcycle.

[@lisa-azrabroad4137]

The Vincent Black Shadow it held the land speed record of 192mph from the early 1950's to the 1990's. The Honda CBX 1000 was more jaw dropping with the massive in-line 6 cylinder than the 750/4

[@donniebaker5984]

I sent out to prove you wrong as I never heard one going over 150 mph but I did a little bit of research just now you're still wrong the record's faster than what you said I 1956 Attempt This is Bob Burns and Russell Wright in 1956. Burns and Wright made the trip in an effort to retake the world land speed record for motorcycles. In 1954 Burns and Wright had taken the record to 185MPH only to see the German factory team of NSW go to 210 MPH one year later. Unfortunately Burns and Wright's Bonneville trip ended in disappointment with their best run being 198MPH. Later Burns would learn that they had been too conserative by limiting their nitro mix to 20%.

[@lisa-azrabroad4137]

@@donniebaker5984 I was really into the classic british iron when I was young. I had Triumph, Norton, AJS motorcycles. I had lots of old books and magazines. In one of those was a picture of a guy lying horizontal on the Vincent (the seat had been removed) I think his name was Irving but I am not sure and the add stated 190 mph record. This is where I am basing my statement. I know bikes were going faster Triumph had a Bonnie which did 212 mph as the salt flats but that was in a cigar shaped fairing. If I am wrong then ok, no big deal. The Vincent is still one of my all time fav bikes

[@milojanis4901]

@@lisa-azrabroad4137 The guy laying flat on the Vincent was Rollie Free. Most iconic picture in motorcycle history. The "Irving" guy you're referring to was Phil Vincent's partner/engineer, Phil Irving. The Bonneville that held the land speed record ran 245.667mph@Bonneville...... Hope this helps.......

[@lisa-azrabroad4137]

@@milojanis4901 Thanks Milo :)

[@KooKL4]

Hayabusa not listed, obvious click bait.

[@sebastianhourigan4023]

He changed it :(

[@KooKL4]

@@sebastianhourigan4023 No care, cannot be top 10 greatest motorcycles without Hayabusa. Yam, you let us all down buddy.

[@aikidragonpiper71]

The unmentioned Kawasaki KZ1000 R was a legend and motorcycle icon of the late 1970s and early 1980s . Eddie Lawson won the 1981 AMA Superbike championship riding a KZ1000R. The KZ1000 in good condition can still easily fetch $5000+ and they sound beautiful with the Kerker exhaust. And of course the Suzuki Hayabusa is another iconic legend that should have been mentioned.

[@collinherold8047]

Third gen R6 will always have my heart

[@tammyforbes2101]

Collin Herold I bought a 2009 R6 in 2011 for $5k it had 2k miles on it and was bought brand new at my local dealer and shipped to South Korea. Dude was a solder and he also had like $3k worth of extras added to it the day he bought it. Two brothers true Carbon Fiber exhaust, power commander, fender eliminator kit, tinted wind screen, and sliders front and back. He laid it over in Korea leaving a bike show but me and my buddy fixed it back using all Yamaha parts. It didn’t need much two pieces of plastic and new sliders they saved it. And he kept it for a few months then he joined the state police and said he couldn’t own it anymore and sold it to me. It was the burnt orange metallic.

[@collinherold8047]

@@tammyforbes2101 I have a buddy who has a 2016 and put over 80k miles on it, rode it like he stole it 24/7, and it just recently had a motor issue. They're bulletproof, drop dead gorgeous, and the most winningest 600 out there. I'm a Yamaha fan boy you could say. Besides, theres a reason our lord rossi rides Yamaha

[@robinreiley1828]

I'm glad the VFR placed well on the list. I owned the earlier VF1000f Interceptor. For it's time, it was quick, just breaking into the 10's in the 1/4 mile, and topping out around 155-160. It was also a great Sport Touring platform, weighing over 500 lbs with adjustable handle bars.

[@briansauer6695]

I absolutely loved the first year of the 750 Interceptor! Beautiful bikes and so different with the V4.

[@ghanshyamc463]

Am I the only one who was waiting for the great BUSA..??🙄🙄

[@fire3608]

Fs

[@gkmc107]

Me too..thought I saw a BUSA in the thumbnail

[@tylersouthernlife8847]

not the only one haha

[@mlustosakm]

Busa rotate the globe, we need more busa!

[@ArvindKumar-hk6le]

🤚

[@keithhallgren]

Honda Cub, 60 years of production, 100 million made and still counting, and then the Honda CB750 for changing the world, while destroying the British motorcycle industry...

[@rebellucy5610]

I agree. The Honda Monkey is also one that I would put up there.

[@amateurastronaut5006]

I love my sohc cb750

[@artmchugh5644]

@@amateurastronaut5006 had one in high school in 71 !!! Great bike! !😎😎😎😎😎😎😄😄😄🍺🍺🍺

[@billgeissler3926]

Smooth bike in terms of vibration for long distance touring was the Honda CB500 Four.

[@capitanvonchickenpants8492]

Worse bike ever made Moto guzzi v50

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Not a bad list, certainly some would be on my list. Time helps with perspective and I appreciate the effort to go back 50 or so years. The biggest miss from my point of view was two strokes in general and Honda's first Cub to on U.S. shores The sheer numbers of bikes sold in the 1960s and early 1970s, bikes that got people in numbers riding have to be recognized for their impact.

[@stephenwarren55]

One set of motorcycles that you forgot was the Honda’s CB and CL 350, 4 stroke twins. These motorcycles were almost as fast as the British motorcycles, cleaner than their competition two-strokes, and had a great price point. These were the ‘every mans’ motorcycles.

[@NoWay-xu1ie]

Being a Yamaha fan , I bought the first year WR 450 with electric start. I loved riding it till it started shearing off the fly wheel key. After the 3rd time the dealer bought it back. And I replaced it with a CRF 250 x Honda.

[@tools6106]

You saved it in the last moments as a former Ninja 250 owner, they taught me to love motorcycles, 10,000 miles later, Ninja 650r in 07 was a natural progression. Sold it when my kids came around. One day around the corner another 2 wheeled machine will return to my garage!

[@timkilbourn5685]

You should have played the REAL sound of the Honda CBX it sounds like a damn F1 car at speed! So beautiful!

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Yes CBX1100 is the best sounding stock bike on the planet full stop, don't @ me. Come on Honda, give us back the *6 cylinder!

[@domizockthd3978]

@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks ok

[@bennettfriesen33]

@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks just buy a Gold wing😂😂 jk

[@baccaratfitness2360]

Personally, I’d have the Yamaha rd 350 on the list and the Triumph Street triple.

[@vaibhavkaushik6047]

RD is absolutely killer

[@meetshivamp]

@@vaibhavkaushik6047 hn bsdke garib india me badi bike aayi he ni aur koi isliye

[@webchez69]

I had the competition to the VMAX, I had Honda super bike, the Blue/Grey/Black 1985 V65 Honda 1100 Sabre (with racing fairing, and drive shaft). I rode that thing for adrenaline, but feared getting onto it because it could go 140 mph (at 7000rpm). I sold it after a year because of fear. But it was the motorcycle experience of a lifetime.

[@MotoPappy]

Great list. Normally, I would say that any motorcycle that gets you from point A to point B safely is a great bike. But, the bikes you listed do it with style. Also, any list that has the Triumph Bonneville on it works for me. :)

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

... that has the Triumph triples on it .....

[@calebp.8646]

1968 Yamaha Dt1 easily top 3 most important bike ever made all you dirtbikers have this bike to thank for being the first mass production dirtbike that brought offroad to the main scene in ways never seen before

[@alphafox400]

Greatest bikes of all time? You are either kidding or you are just out of diapers! I guess our never heard of Norton Manx, Norton Commando, Ducati 750 Sport, Vincent Black Shadow, Ariel Square Four, Kawasaki Two Stroke 500 and 750 Triples and four stroke KZ900, Harley Davidson XR750, BMW R69, BMW R90/5, Honda NT650, Yamaha XS1100. I could go on. All of those bikes are are iconic, hot performers and broke new ground. The bikes you cited are great bikes, but only the CB750 was a great bike and revolutionary. It also killed off the great British Marques.

[@wolfschindler8921]

I agree! That guy has not the faintest clue about bikes. The CB 750 was a good pick, but what about the GSX-R?

[@usat42]

the british killed british bikes by not retooling . the rocket 3 and trident [ which could of made this list ] were great bikes but really just bits added on type of motors . the yanks told the british to change the gear shift over and what did they do stuck a shaft through the motor ,, should of known it was retool and rededsign time , even now they get the asians to make much the same bloody bikes

[@victorchalker5148]

Yes the Ariel Square Four ... should have been there. These young know it alls!

[@Ritalie]

Great list. But to be fair, people who are younger than 60 years old, won't really be able to understand or relate to that list. The bikes you mentioned were important, but at some point, you have to consider modern relevance. Those are nearly antique machines by any modern motorcycle standard. Nobody really drives those bikes daily, they are mostly just museum pieces now for many owners? My favorite old bike that seemed better than all of today's bikes, was the 1931 Henderson inline 4 cylinder with overdrive and a glassy smooth car sized engine.

[@alphafox400]

Ritalie Yes, the Henderson in another “greatest bike.” My list was not exhaustive. Needless to say there are worthy bikes of more recent vintage , however they are mostly revivals if classic designs using benefiting from modern manufacture and usually cluttered with doodads, gizmos and regulatory mandates. BYI, I still ride my 1974 Norton Commando and from 1994 until 2010 my daily rider was a 1980 Ysmaha XS1100, another great road burner, but not one that broke new ground

[@jonscott5080]

What about the Gen 1 HYABUSA and 1978Kal? You absolutely can not have a list without these. However I agree with the F4. The most beautiful bike ever made.

[@fredbeach2085]

The coolest bike ever built was the Brough Superior, it was that cool Lawrence of Arabia rode one which unfortunately for Lawrence led to his early demise.

[@erikleeblake]

While I appreciate YN's ability to court controversy and snag views with lists like this one, I can't imagine a single serious bike lover with a genuine appreciation for the machines that made history endorsing this list. I don't approach that level and even I know that the Vincent Black Shadow, Norton Commando, H-D Sportster, BMW GS (and other Beemers), Honda Goldwing and, yes, the 'Busa are more significant, GREATER machines than some of those listed here. Should have been called "My Top 10 Motorcycles", but YN is smarter than that, or at least a savvier online content purveyor.

[@albertworthington8008]

Truly his opinion, my top 10 would surely look different

[@hotchihuahua1546]

The CBR900RR is a good pick , listening to the engine at idle it needs a carburetor pilot circuit clean and synchronization ! I have owned over 50 motorcycles in my day , no one motorcycle can do it all , every motorcycle enthusiast who can afford it needs more than one ! Happy riding everyone and be as defensive a driver as you can , your life and your passengers life depends on it !

[@laurentcerqueira4275]

No Norton commando, no Triumph bonnie, no Brought Superior, no BMW, no GSXR, no RD500 or RG gamma 500, no Vincent, are you joking?

[@benjaminharvey8617]

there is a bonnie

[@davehallock3656]

@@benjaminharvey8617 it's a new bonnie not the classic. boo, crap list

[@benjaminharvey8617]

@@davehallock3656 oooo i see my dad had a old bonnie when he was younger he loved that thing so much

[@firrreblade2825]

Nice list some fantastic bikes there

[@drakeporter2538]

@@davehallock3656 they're referring to the bonneville as a whole, just like other bikes on the list that are ongoing.

[@biercenator]

Nortons and the Vincent Black Shadow are legendary, even to non-motorcyclists like myself, for their cutting-edge engineering and beauty of design. Was kind of waiting for some mention of either.

[@johnschnellbach986]

Your video title should be " 10 best bikes ever while I have been on this planet.

[@JorgeMorales-xv6gu]

Hayabusa is more known and more iconic, and still relevant today, sorry my friend you messed up! 🥴

[@acidroshan1]

Yeah boyee busa boyyyys!!!... Unfortunately there aren't that many big boys around the world...

[@rod6918]

Much respect great channel.... Z1 How can this be not on the list?

[@timmason7430]

Poor research and blind choice due to "preference".

[@billallen4793]

Had a 75 and I agree...from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸p.s stay safe

[@noventaeum]

I came here expecting the VMax to show up and I'm not disappointed. Good job, Yams

[@jimlee7101]

How on earth did you miss the Z1 -Z900?

[@keithdaniels1994]

Same here, not a single Z1 derivative, really.

[@tomspencer8355]

No Z1 but a Yamaha V Max? I had a V Max and I found it to be a slouch compared to my almost stock 1976 KZ 900 and my 2003 ZRX1200R. In line fours rev faster (quicker) than any V4, like the V Max. Kawasaki made the best and fastest bikes. I love my 2008 Ninja 1400. The new Suzuki Busa is (now) faster though.

[@meredithsaul7268]

The 1990 Kawasaki ZX 11 was surely a game-changer!!! Why not featured here ?

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

Yeah straight up, but yammyboob don't like kwakas.

[@bamaboysmith2723]

Thank you for the VFR.I was going to be pissed if it wasn't on here

[@Diesel257]

Did you discover motorcycles yesterday? This list is a joke. A bad joke.

[@rhett7716]

@Luis Alberto Pinto Sanchez nah the cb750/4 is the mother and the father sorry

[@GuyMcLaren]

@Luis Alberto Pinto Sanchez The CB750 K0 was the mother of the Bol d'Or

[@theruralrenegade8911]

I got a wr450 as my first bike, I still have it and absolutely love it.

[@samueltomasello8888]

Honorable mention could be a Royal Enfield, lol...one if the longest serving motorcycle companies...dug dug dug dug dug....😂

[@Hekilikaua]

they're so popular in India ... like wildly popular.

[@Wombat1916]

@flip inheck Back in the 70s I had a 250cc MZ that I rode from the UK to Spain and back. On my return to the UK in an MZ dealer's shop near Crystal Palace I saw an Indian Enfield 350cc Bullet. I p/xéd the MZ for it - bad mistake! It turned out to be one of the worst bikes I have ever had (and I did have them - ever heard of the Francis Barnett Fulmar?). The Enfield was unreliable and heavy on spares - most of which did not fit! In the end I sold it and with the small amount of money I had left I bought a MZ TS125 Alpine.

[@anoopraha7166]

@flip inheck Don't rev any royal Enfield unnecessary . Royal Enfield bikes are tricky to ride . You have to ride gentle because crank weights above 10 kgs and whole engine can mess if we ride it like new bikes. I am an Indian and I know Enfield bikes problems.

[@tryarunm]

I hope that's a joke. If not, I offer the Ural, the USSR copy of a BMW.

[@dirkvandermerwe6027]

YAMAHA RD /RZ 350 YPVS... And shall I mention it?... HAYABUSA!!!

[@tonyf512]

shhhhh!

[@zosxavius]

No goldwing. Probably the one most significant motorcycles of the past 50 years. No GS1100E, the superbike that took the crown and dominated the 80s at the drag strip. No CB750. No Sportster. This list is truly weak.

[@bobbarker7733]

Because the creator is weak minded.

[@MrCyclee]

I dont agree with this list so i thought of one myself theyre in no particular order. 1. Honda goldwing 2. Yamaha r6 3. Honda rebel 250 4. Kawasaki ninja 250 5. Harley davidson sportster 6. TURBO HAYABROSSA 7. Bmw r(any cc) gs 8. Ducati panagale 1299 9. Suzuki sv650 10. Harley davidson vrod

[@hiker2327]

All good options... I wouldn't have thought about the Honda Rebel 250, but when I was a kid, I thought it was awesome...

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

What's with all this 250ninja love and no zzr or zx11 🤔

[@rohunroy6430]

Top 10 motorcycles without including the oldest motorcycle in continuous production.... Royal Enfield Bullet

[@bernardmasson1630]

No single cylinders what about the velocette Thruxton or the BSA Gold star eat bonnevilles for breakfast.

[@outofbluepills]

Um, the Honda Goldwing. I personally would never buy one of these hotel lobbies on two wheels, but it's the quintessential touring bike.

[@oxx00111]

Totally agree!

[@mlschaap]

The VFR sound is the VFR800VTEC, if I am not mistaken you can hear the VTEC kick in when it revs up.

[@alanphillips1209]

I owned a 1972 Kawasaki 750 called an H2 and my brother owned a 1973 Kawasaki 900 called a Z1. I have been told by others that they were somehow significant in the history of motorcycles. To be completely honest, I preferred my 1977 Honda CB 750 K with oval carbs. I have been told that had I purchased a steering dampner for the H2, I would have enjoyed it more. I could lie down on the tank but, it didn't matter, as soon as it hit the power band, "boing !", the front end shot right up. It was a "unicycle". My brothers' Z1 was much more controllable power. Our daughter had a 1987 Yamaha Radian that was pretty interesting for a commuter. And it's older brother, the Fazer was an awfully good commuter as well. I think a first year H.D. Sportster was a sigificant bike also. Just my experience and opinion as is your list.

[@carlmitchell4297]

My first bike was a 1974 500 Mack 111 H1 and second was a 1975 900 Z1B. Both great bikes and great fun.

[@darrellcook8253]

I once owned a BSA (bastard stopped again) 441 that was to athletic for me that I'll forever regret selling. Once I got rid of those awful Lucas electrics and replace the carburetor with a KeiHin carb off of at that time new Honda 750 carb it was unstoppable. A friend had the triumph version and was cured of the same difficulties. Thing I liked was their ability to start on half of a kick start after sitting for months..dang thing is we could afford gas but not tires. That's why we sold them. Mine had a 23" front knobby tire and a 20" × 6" knobby tire. It was impossible to find tires for them.

[@kaisenmanuel9790]

I have a 91 CB750 for my first bike, can't wait to ride it more once I learn.

[@itastemyownpreckum3061]

"The Sv650 is not a beginner bike" -rcr

[@Blakezilla594]

Awww it looks so cute. IT WILL RIP YOUR TAINT IN HALF

[@michaeldvorak5556]

Grew up around Harleys, Triumphs, BSAs, Nortons, Matchless and of course Honda CB750 and other Hondas.

[@lifesnuggets5761]

Check out Yamaha FZ-07! Or Mt07 depending on what year you're looking at. Torque-yes, Comfy-yes, San diego to Viselia no probs! Put a screen on it and go anywhere. Was my first bike and I miss it dearly. Tip of the day- if looking at adventure bikes- go Vstrom1000

[@bhargavsharma9241]

Sorry man. An iconic list without the legendary Busa? This isn't it. Maybe next time. You done messed man.

[@dat2ra]

I know you"re a young guy and seem to think that great motorcycles didn't exist before the late 80's, but they did. And plenty. For instance the HD 45, '59 XLCH (aka Sportster), HD Knuclkehead, Norton Commando, BMW, BSA 441, Honda 305 Scrambler, "65 Bonneville, "67 Yamaha 650 which wiped out the Brit bikes, Honda Super 90, and so on. Maybe your "Greatest" ought to go by decade so you don't seem so ignorant of history. Just a thought.

[@MrJimbok1]

If you count the motor scooter as a motorcycle then a Vespa 50 - 150cc range. The Honda 90 or 180 from the 1960s and 1970s, then the Honda Trail 90 from the 1960s and 1970s from which Honda has derived Super Cub C125 ABS and Trail125 ABS. Some of those old small bikes were pretty special and had plenty of character.

[@johntaylor346]

The Norton commando should have been on that list.

[@MrPotatochips4]

at the top of the list, '74 roadster. because sex appeal.

[@jacksidney3907]

No Norton 750cc or 850cc? Your list is shit!

[@andyb.5268]

@@jacksidney3907 I agree, and the prettiest of them all, the Manx, the first superbike.

[@stevenartmann2642]

No Lexmoto venom??

[@robertoakley329]

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, does not get a mention, how about the Snorton Norton 750 Combat, you must have been born under a rock ! I owned two V7 and one 72 Combat, it was 378 lbs curb wet. the V7 were 425 lbs both my 73 and 74 Guzzi's were king in corners a few 1000cc bikes would have the lead at a 1/4 mile but nothing was in front at the 1/2 mile 750cc 75hp 5forward gears. The Norton was always in front at the 1/4 !

[@baseballdudicus]

1982 Kawasaki csr650 without question. It is my first and only bike, that's why.

[@americawhereareyou]

Wait. You make a video about the "greatest" motorcycles ever made... Not one mention of the Suzuki GS/GSX/GSXR series. Noob. Really? They were and still are great machines.

[@thisisthewolf9521]

I was looking for this. I love my gs

[@jagadeeshbabuk7914]

One of the worst video and channel

[@RTK171]

Maybe change the title of the best 10 bikes from 1980 onwards???? I think the Vincent Black shadow the BSA gold star and even 350 Aermacchi??? Are some of the most ground breaking bikes for there time... HENCE BEST BIKES Also the GSXR wasn't the first Superbike it was the Suzuki katana.

[@tunaburnak5650]

Hey there! I love your videos and greatly support your channel. Kepp up the good content and have a perfect day! 😄

[@stephenwalker6980]

I was hoping to see some old Kawasakis on the list, they owned the 70s and 80s with their 2 stroke triples, including the Widowmaker, the 759 turbo and the ZR1TC, a turbocharged, fuel injected 1000cc beast.

[@kassper82]

As a rider of a very custom 1985 VMax...I wish you had shown a little more video/pics of the Gen 1 Max. You included this iconic machine though, so you're good. :)

[@lukejohnston4086]

WHERE IS THE BUSA! Where is the blackbird! Record setting absolute monsters that changed into that top gear 200mph zone in the 90’s!!

[@michaelgill494]

Oh and THE ORIGINAL SUPERBIKE THE VINCENT HRD BLACK SHADOW...I guess you are too young to remember

[@whalesong999]

Yes, the video veers off from what I expected. I was expecting to see more historically significant machines than a show of just what seems the jazziest for this time. I can think of a few that deserve to be included from back in the '60s when motorcycling began to thrive and grow with technical ingenuity and risk. Honda CB-72/77 for one and surely some two strokes need consideration. The Vincents were the epitome of V twin design back in the day and is still one of the most impressive big twins ever made.

[@SinnerSince1962]

I realize the SV650 is a hell of a bike (I own an 02 "S" model), but the Yamaha XS650's were much more important, IMHO.

[@junkers290]

I don't normally agree with anything on these top ten lists, but yes, I think that the SV650 belongs in this list.

[@ericholtmeyer7541]

Not even gonna include the first ever super bike, 1973 kawasaki Z1 900?

[@bunkie2100]

I nominate the under-appreciated Honda Superhawk (Firestorm). Of all the bikes I have owned in 50 years, this is the bike I miss the most. A Ducati designed and built by Honda at a bargain price? How did so many people miss how great this was?

[@TringmotionCoUk]

My list , just for the hell of it, riffing without research. Yamaha FS1E, Honda Cub 90, Vespa Scooter, Suzuki RG500, Vincent black shadow, Norton commando, Ducati 916, Honda Fireblade, jawa speedway racer, Aprillia RS125.. Loads will think mine is rubbish too😆😆😆

[@hvymax]

My 73 836 kitted CB with Jardines sounded like 2 Harleys.

[@blindpanthervlogs]

I can’t believe you didn’t put the sportster on this list. I know your disregarding of the cruiser discipline, but still, you should’ve put the sportster on here because motorcycling is different because of it.

[@ruutu9533]

Busa? BMW s1000rr? Kawasaki H2?

[@JeremieFromScience]

Agree...also would have liked to see those in there somewhere - and as well the Kawasaki Z1 could have at least got an honourable mention in my opinion! =)

[@larsprojtz2000]

Hmmm. I go for the Italian bikes all the way. The V-twin on Aprilia 1000 RSV-r is THE motor to listen to and to play with along the Alp roads. Not even Ducati 916 nor MV F4 can match this machine's monstrous performance. Mounted in the fantastic chassis its a missile in perfect balance and beauty and you can ride it for hours and hours and never loose inspiration or comfort. Among the real classics you must mention Vincent Black Shadow, or the Widow maker...it was even faster than its shadow...

[@Katahdin52]

Nice to see the 955i get its props

[@LunringNassar]

Hear me out, the Honda Cub should've been on the list because it really sold motorcycles to non-bikers, This list is just a bunch of good motorcycles, but they aren't as "game-changing" or important, except some. crappy list though, its just a list of bikes that he likes, and isn't at the right age or time to compare bikes from before and after.

[@SinnerSince1962]

Honda's marketing was so smart back then. They knew Harley riders were never going to switch to their bikes, so they created a campaign targeting people you might never expect to be purchasing motorcycles. That was the ordinary citizen. After all, "You meet the nicest people on a Honda", right?

[@Diemerstein]

The Honda Interceptor aka the VFR, once you have one, don't ever let it go.

[@michaelbove4244]

It was funny when you mentioned about the Honda 750 my uncle had a 750 honda at the same time I had a 360 Honda the key number was 364 for both of our bikes, yes my key worked his bike and it disappeared with his bike for 2 hours

[@ericwedin4154]

Kawasaki 750 H2 is by far the funniest bike I have ever tried out. And the Yamaha RD 350 YPVS as well😎👍

[@tommyrotton9468]

I would say two bikes that changed the world would be the RD 250 and the GPz900. The RD was just so fast that they ended up giving its own race class as for years nothing of the same cc could catch it. Same this is a so fast new bike when the GPz was released, but it also came with a lot new engine and frame designs that broke the traditional. I'd also agree with the whole of the VFR and CBR series, it was like Honda wanted this bike to have cutting edge technology tried out during its life time, so they had two brands using different tech. Lastly I would add the Katana, looks alone made it totally ground breaking and the first of the ergonomic seating designs.

[@nigelpocock9538]

Greatest bike ever made and the best selling vehicle overall The mighty Super cub C50

[@filtrakioldhorborn]

Yammie should do a video on the Honda cub, arguably the best motorcycle made

[@douglasw5371]

you should have included the Kawasaki 750 2 stroke triple H2 aka The Widow Maker, the Honda Magna V65 and good mention of any of the Yamaha RZ/Rd 350s and 400 two stroke machines. They were leaders in there day as well and good looking to boot. I wish they still made the little Yamahas and that 2 stroke power, I sure miss the one I had. Not the fastest by todays standards but wicked back in the day and fun by any standard.

[@trini_boi2414]

That 2002 Suzuki 1000 should of made that list I had one and it was a pleasure riding it 😃

[@timhicks2154]

Good selection! I love the Italian bikes particularly. 4 Guzzis and a Ducati back that up.

[@AndyDutta]

was expecting the vincent black lightning and honda cbx 1050 somewhere in the top 2

[@georgebarrett2132]

the indian scouts 101 and Sport, heck of course the vincent black shadow/lightning...the under the radar moto morini 3 1/2 scoring top rates in ALL aspects, from production cost effectivness to asthetics to end user reliability/low-maintenance/uberhigh-fuel-efficiency....and you said it--->the incredible original CBX 6cyl and then the utterly unbelievable honda NR750 32valve v4(siameesed v8).. ..this kid must be rather young, these space invader kamakazi styles all look more or less the same to me.. ..the yamaha xj secas 650/750 and then the '83 cb650sc nighthawk('82 sohc) were the advent of Japanese styling coming fully into it's own, and the truly (then) midsize 650 seca and nighthawk literally invented the sport-tourismo category....the further passed this era, the further i get lost

[@darkknight1340]

The Honda Firestorm,or superhawk as you call it in the states,this V twin was Honda's answer to the 916,which it blew into the weeds by the way!

[@lynndavis869]

Maybe there's an updated version of the 10 greatest motorcycles of all time. One that was done by someone who was at least 70, not 35. Honda should be listed as the top 3 bikes of all time starting the the 50cc Cub. Before Honda only a few greasers owned motorcycles. Honda is responsible for average people going out and buying a motorcycle. They led the way in the development of technological innovations while Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki had many innovations on two-strokes. At least 6 of the 10 motorcycles listed are the same motorcycle with minor design improvements like the Honda CB750. The Honda CB500 was the first street bike of note with 4 cylinders and the CB750 was basically a 500 with expanded specifications.

[@axlejohnson9156]

Honda appears to set the standard for historical bikes. The Dream was iconic. How about the Gold Wing. The CBX and my favorite. The CX500 and 650 Turbo, in 1982 and 83. Which were the first to turbo charge and fuel inject a production motorcycle. Let's not forget the Blackbird or the Nighthawk series with the first low maintenance engines.

[@Chazzz61]

Z900/ SV well i did own the TL1000 but your a lot younger so not a bad top 10

[@mathewwinney8036]

Like that "slack chain" on the VMAX??

[@jonathantamm9202]

That white Honda vfr does not have a single sided swing arm at 12.14 you can see both sides of the swing arm and the 2 chain adjusters

[@rj8288]

8 Japanese and 2 Italian listed. Why no German or USA bikes? Obviously biased and I do not agree with this list.

[@RagtopRoads]

No Goldwing?

[@gkmc107]

Man,that's a huge miss

[@carlosdsalas]

Noup. Incredible there is no Harley, Indian, BMW, MotoGuzzi, BSA or Kawasaki motorcycles. And there isn't any of the great Ducati models.

[@johnyoungieyoung123]

Harley's suck!

[@petefoster7303]

Kawasaki Z1? Big great bike...should be here..!

[@cccycling5835]

My first bike was a Honda VFR750 and yes it was a great bike. (Maybe not so good for a beginner tho… 😂) I still thirst for that V4 sound. Maybe someday I’ll have Ducati or Aprilia V4…. someday…

[@HighMaintenancePS]

Really good picks on your list mate. I agree with the ethos of your decisions. To be honest though audience, we would need a top 40 list to cover most of the important bikes. There is subjectivity involved. Things that spring to my mind; Hybusa Vincent Black shadow Harley, surely a Harley. Could pick multiple from early flat track to the classic 1340ci cruisers Fireblade900 GSXR750 Two stroke 250 racers. Z1000

[@HGSolberg]

No Brough Superior? No Vincent Black Shadow? WTF? :o I mean, it's almost like this guy isn't aware motorcycles were produced before the 1970s. And some really great ones too.

[@projectg408]

Desmocedici D16RR? Anyone? Anyone..? C’mon man. I feel like this must’ve been based only on personal experience and aesthetics. Because, to me, if you take absolute uniqueness, untouchable-ness, performance, exclusivity, AND... yes.. beauty. That would be the one.