Beginner Motorcycle Tier List - Best Starter Bike

[@yammienoob]

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[@happydhiraj]

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[@juanmassa3282]

I wish you could do "bang for bucks" tier list.. great video thought!

[@apoorvupadhyay5116]

Royal Enfield GT650🥺

[@enge1369]

Request review kawasaki zx25r 2020 inline 4 250cc sir yham.

[@kylechristianpelobello2047]

Yammie check out Breezy Rider's CfMoto NK400

[@haydenj4136]

"they tend to be...a little bit more than a beginner can handle" Wonderful recommendation for a video entirely about beginners Yam, glad to know you're looking out for us

[@reginadesilva4233]

it's for beginners who like a bit more edge

[@SummitCoyote]

some of his comments make me wonder what he considers a beginner? lol

[@sebastian-ny1sp]

@@reginadesilva4233 The edge of the sidewalk?

[@reginadesilva4233]

@@sebastian-ny1sp duh

[@southcoastmanaged]

Insane in the mind

[@BroodallyHonest]

The bikes this guy is putting on his "D" list are the ones most people want. Most people want a good combination of looks, performance, reliability and affordability, and all of the bikes in this category deliver on those things.

[@marcojoestar212]

yeah honestly. thats why im getting a ninja 300 for my first bike, not really tryna spend more to get 400.

[@that1panther105]

@@marcojoestar212 same I’m eyeing up a 300 for like 2500 which I would have to pay almost triple for a dealership 400

[@char9550]

@@that1panther105 yeah for that price. But people complain enough about 400 being small so I’m almost afraid to go smaller

[@that1panther105]

@@char9550 depends on what you are gonna do the r3 and ninja 300 engines dont have much torque but have decent top speeds so you can do highways pretty easily etc it all just depends on the bike tbh and what you are gonna do with it

[@bornamarusic8538]

what about the r3

[@mcdonaldslover52]

yammie: buy a small bike as your first bike also yammie: 300cc is not enough its not torquey enough you can't pull wheelies

[@th3m3du54]

But 373cc is obviously perfect 😆

[@shuttzi9878]

Anything that has more than 300cc is better. The elasticity of the engine improves drastically and makes u actually enjoy the punchy nature that they have. 350-450 is the sweet spot for the most amount of fun on a motorcycle. There's a reason everyone asks for 350cc supermotos

[@I_THE_ME]

@@shuttzi9878 350cc supermotos? Yeah right. Proper supermotos of 250-300cc 4-strokes can produce 35-45hp while weighing around 100-110kg. A CRF 250R enduro produces way more power than a beginner even needs so there is absolutely no reason to go for a supermoto that would be like a KTM EXC 350. That would get a beginner killed.

[@shuttzi9878]

@@I_THE_ME There's a reason A reason being reliability and the range of torque. Yes u can achieve 45 HP with EXC 300-350 but the unreliability of it is astonishing. The reason why EXC us so light is obviously because its also FUCKING EXPENSIVE. EXC couldnt work on the road, its just too light to handle high speeds and overall dualsport stuff. If u think that R3 Engine could work offroad without any problems then sorry you're wrong, same with Ninja 400. There's a reason why the KLX 300 is such a drag. Yes it couldve had more hps but that would make it break more often and require much more service over time. 350 cc dualsport or supermotos would strike near perfect balance between usable power and reliability while still being light, that's why people want it. Not the competition type 350cc, the usable and reliable 350cc type of engine.

[@steveriddle8446]

I have a 2021 R3 and ride wheelies all day on it with no problem. It's a really great bike .

[@shrekdeck9792]

I wonder how many people he’s killed by telling them too get a 1000 as their first bike

[@dontaybreadgangtv5305]

Me because I died laughing 😂😂

[@leonoberti8248]

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[@fighterx4133]

It's good for people who never want to shift and dont know how ..........lol.

[@ThePeacePlant]

Anything over 300cc is too much. I was suggested a 600 and it was just too massive. I am looking for a bike to have fun and not get messed up really bad, but 500cc+ is not good for a beginner. It makes me wonder if I honestly should be listening to this dude. He suggests a bigger bike so you can avoid buying an upgrade after a season, this dude plays too many video games. Some of us just wants something to make the commute more enjoyable

[@jackmcinnis4510]

@@ThePeacePlant a 600cc is gonna be wayy different than a 650 or even a 700, an r6 (599cc) puts down over 100 hp, while the ninja 650 puts down only around 50 hp and is made more for commuting, trust yammie, he knows what he's talking about

[@bingzza4263]

Nobody: Yammie Noob: 1000cc is the best beginner bike

[@thechubbypig6209]

I just bought an mt 09 as my first bike and I can handle it fine

[@james-cq4bn]

U still alive?

[@jonsnoff5369]

@@james-cq4bn Doesn’t seem that way lol

[@marquisethomas5611]

I road a cbr 250r for the 3rd time & it popped up on me because I let the clutch out too fast, I know FOR SURE if that was a 650r I wouldve dropped it

[@chiragkhachane9739]

haha true😂

[@stuff3862]

Yam! Thank you so much for this list!! I was on the fence for about a week but after this video I went out and bought my first bike based on your recommendation! Had a blast riding it around and I’m already looking forward to getting out of the hospital to try it again!!

[@shady80s22]

lmaoooo

[@haoyuan5]

Waahahahhahahhahab

[@neos.h.7892]

What did you get?

[@denizarabacoglu30]

@@neos.h.7892 a broken pelvis apparently.

[@holycrusader3130]

🤣 the comment I was looking for

[@erikwithak6555]

My choice for beginner: Ninja 400 My budget: broken 1990 Ninja 250

[@OneTwoFive0]

My budget: lightly used bicycle chain (rusty but functional)

[@m.simonereale2540]

Don't, get yourself a vitpilen 401! Way superior bike.

[@enge1369]

I suggest Kawasaki ninja zx25r 2020 sir. You will like it. 4 cylinder 250cc.

[@m.simonereale2540]

@@enge1369 you might as well get yourself a motorized moped then like an Aprilia scarabeo 250!

[@leoncaples2947]

My choice for beginner: Ninja 300. My budget: Facebook marketplace 2013 honda ss

[@m.avelino3]

Okay, I don't want to criticize this guy's work but I disagree with his points and choices with everything that I've got. The bikes on A/B tiers are, in my opinion, *not* beginners bike. I'll let him have it as maybe a second bike, buy if you've never rode a bike in your life, do *not* start at 600cc or 1000cc. Start small and build your way up. Bigger bikes are heavier, harder to control, they can go to a very high velocity in mere seconds and you might lose control of the bike and have an accident... i know people who started at those levels and are still alive, sure, but I don't recommend taking chances on a bike because a little mistake can end your life, and riding a powerful motorcycle increases the risk of something bad happening, and EVEN MORE when you don't have experience riding smaller bikes. My second point is: money. If you're on a budget, you need to consider the bigger and more expensive the bike, the more expensive is anything related to it: tires, revision, repair, fuel etc so besides the higher price you're going to pay for the bike, the bigger your expenses with it. And number three: if you have a budget, don't buy the bike first. My tip is go to a bike store, buy some good protection gear and then see your budget. Good protection gear can be really expensive, but you need to care more about your well being than if you're going to ride fast or not. So, imo: 300cc is perfect for a beginner. Hell, even 150cc or 250cc is good enough to learn the basics. Yamaha and Honda are two reliable brands, so if you buy a CB300 or a MT-03, you'll be in good hands. Don't worry. The list he put together is as if Worst car for begginers: civic Best car for begginers: a corvette. Do you see how bad that sounds? So then you understand my points. Anyway, good riddance, don't buy a 1000cc if you've never rode a bike

[@dpbenopty5379]

When exactly did he tell you to get a 1000 or 600cc motorcycle. In the a and b tiers the highest displacement engine was 373cc. There is’nt one point in this video that tells you that a 1000cc motorcycle is the best Moto to get. If you watch any of his other beginner motorcycle videos he says and I quote, “1000cc is probably the worst possible motorcycle you could get.”

[@dpbenopty5379]

@@KingKofi01 I may have been halfway wrong with the 600cc engine displacement but the other half I feel I am right about. If you listen to his words on the b tier, where most the 600cc recommendations are, you will hear him say that these motorcycles may be a little bit more than what a beginner can handle but if this were your starter bike this could also be your finisher bike. He did not fully state wether or not you should buy the b tier because anything in that category and below was either outdated or slightly overpowered. These are his words

[@dpbenopty5379]

Your point about how it is like best car for beginners is corvette and worst car for beginners is civic your almost there. He says something more along the lines of civic best car for beginners corvette is a little more than a beginner can handle and Ford model t along with Lamborghini is worst car fo beginner. The best motorcycles are in the a and s tier therefore making them nothing like corvette

[@NaadanMotorWays]

Depends on where you live.

[@mrravenb6000]

Or you guys could buy a 400cc+ scooter such as T-Max, X-ADV, C 400 X/GT

[@FoiMal123]

So the B tier is the S tier in this list. Got it.

[@localboi808state]

that also means the D tier is the B

[@avela427___3]

I agree

[@manojmuralidharan8571]

Correct

[@ZSmith-yy4lv]

So S is SSS?

[@Freemud123]

@@ZSmith-yy4lv s means supemoto apparently

[@realiascailt]

European beginner bike: 11-15hp bike American beginner bike: 90hp 4 cylinder motorcycle What?

[@juancalderon6288]

Speed limit in American highway is 65mph however, realistically everybody goes 75-80mph…

[@realiascailt]

@@juancalderon6288 well I'm from Germany

[@Ky0l]

@@realiascailt Gottem

[@AUTOAME]

Its a bit too slow

[@dylanc2806]

yammie does NOT speak for the opinion of americans. 99% of people know full well how terrible 90hp is for a beginner

[@SeraphCrimson777]

Spite: 70 HP is the sweet spot for a road bike. Yammie: Here's a beginner bike with 80 HP.

[@rustybeatty6567]

Honda Rebel 1100 DCT is a good beginner bike because DCT transmissions from Honda motorcycles functions like a automatic and that prevents a lot of the problems beginners have because of the manual transmission and clutch system then you have the other things you have to do removing just one thing that you brain has to do is a good thing because the brain can that for other things that motorcyclist have to do.

[@Domitianvs]

@@rustybeatty6567 I'd say that it's a bad beginner bike for exactly that reason. Learning how to use the clutch is an integral part of riding, and it'll probably just be harder to learn later on, plus it's probably easy to build bad habits, especially when it comes to slow speed maneuvers, when you don't learn how to use the clutch properly from the beginning.

[@rustybeatty6567]

@@Domitianvs not exactly true because in time electric motorcycles will replace gasoline engine powered ones and they don't have gears to shift so shifting a motorcycle isn't necessary and is it really necessary the same arguments were made a cars years ago.

[@namelikeanyother885]

@@Domitianvs Well beginners starting right now might be forced to buy an electric as their second bike so who knows whether that's necessary.

[@Domitianvs]

@@namelikeanyother885 "forced"? Get real. Electric bikes are still at a very early stage, far from being in a prince range where they will be even remotely considered beginner bikes. And even when they start being more widely available and affordable, it's not like the gasoline powered bike is going anywhere anytime soon, I think there will still be decades of people getting into bikes for the sheer reason of "twist throttle, go VROOM", which is why motor bikes have appealed to people for over a century. So no, I hardly think that people will "be forced" to not use a clutch in any reasonably forseeable future.

[@Dan-oi3xt]

Yammie hurt his credibility with this one! His partner did a video riding the Duke 390, and said he would have to take his hands off the bars at stop lights or they would go numb from all the vibration. Yes, that's exactly how you want to introduce a newbie to the world of motorcycling. Others have recommended the 300's and 400's for beginners for obvious reasons, and your recommendations sound more like something for an intermediate adrenaline junkie!

[@abandonedonion9227]

That’s exactly why he’s making this video for

[@rivercityrambler7751]

I have powersports bar end mirrors on my 390 and the vibrations isn't all that even with the end weights 86d. I've also been riding for 4 decades and have owned everything from CR & KX500s to liter bikes to a Busa and a 2017 H2. My big bike days are behind me. The little Duke is fun enough in the twisties.

[@jad2290]

​​@@rivercityrambler7751 Hey sir, may ask you a question

[@Pibblepunk]

Call me crazy but those bikes you criticized for being "underpowered"... I don't want a speedy bike to learn how to ride on. I don't want something that's gonna pop a wheelie and go flying out from under me if I crank the gas a little too hard. Like yeah, I'm sure for an experienced rider those Honda 300's are boring, but I'd rather be bored than injured or dead.

[@3-EX-0]

After watching this, I would agree with the A and S tier bikes. But for any new to riding biker, I have to say always, (I cannot stress this enough) ALWAYS make sure your bike is under 600cc. Not just because the bike will be lighter. The bigger the bike the more power it has, the bigger the mistake and the more it can become the last bike you ever ride. Granted they knocked the honda 300cc bikes. Starting out riding, I actually do suggest them because they are slow, so you can get use to leaning, learning to turn, and understanding your gear shifting and how everything works without destroying your own gear box on a much more pricey bike. They actually come pretty cheap used as well. If you are like me and live more in a city than the suburban or country side, riding is a lot more different. Having a slower bike really makes it easy for you to build up that natural reflex of looking all around you when going through intersections, or coming to stops. Something like a 650cc might seem cool. You will keep it for a long time. But every starting/beginner biker needs to get their head around the fact they will drop, wreak, or fall off their bike at one point or another. 600cc or more you fall off that bike going fast or being dumb and your odds of wanting to fix and ride it again, or getting back on ever again drop a lot. At least falling off something more light, less powerful can really help you understand what to expect when that day comes. Trust me, I have fallen off before hitting gravel while being cut off. It sucks when you are going 35mph and you just land full force bike and all onto the pavement while moving even with a jacket on. Keep that in mind.

[@bridger6101]

I’m leaving for the Marine Corps in June and my papaw has been riding for years and he is going to show me how to ride, I don’t have a whole lotta money, any recommendations?

[@abnormallynormal8823]

@@bridger6101 get a Grom. It’s a blast, and will retain its value while you’re deployed.

[@drshepherd6567]

my first bike had 1000ccm the Kawa Z1000 and it was just fine and awesome to ride it.

[@gasbabyassociation7735]

So get the H2 basically

[@TerryBowl]

Good advice thanks!

[@wajokbill572]

I feel like the z400 really deserves to be higher up on the list. You can get it anywhere. It's cheap and reliable. Fuel consumption is ridiculously low. It sounds great with 2 cylinders. Literally THE perfect beginner bike in my opinion.

[@dylanc2806]

ninja 400 rider here, i agree with this statement. he says "the most popular beginner sportbikes" then says "it's getting long in the tooth" and smacks it in D-tier. am i the only one who said "HUH"

[@Diaszurana]

@@dylanc2806 I see the Ninja 400 as A tier. Only reason I don't see it as S is because to me only 1 should be there, and that'll be the r7, though an argument can be made for the Ninja 650 too. If the R7 didn't exist I'd definitely put the Ninja 650 in S, since it is a little above the 400.

[@dylanc2806]

@@Diaszurana yeah, agreed. i still got mine almost 1 year later and honestly dont really want anything else

[@leftyslugger2557]

@@dylanc2806 bro. My name is Dylan c too...

[@dylanc2806]

@@leftyslugger2557 ha nice

[@Sss12698]

“Yeah so this 1,000,000 cc bike is the best bike u can get” -yammie noob 2025

[@hariskhalid2323]

Why's the turbo busa not in s tier? Disappointed

[@Domitianvs]

Because the T-Busa transcends tiers. It will not be contained.

[@nostraware]

Totally unwatchable!

[@Iwishitwas-hl9wj]

The turbo Busa is above all tiers, yammie wouldn’t be able to handle it

[@Shahid_.noushir]

It's beginner

[@haringamihan9845]

its for professional riders not for beginners

[@riyareny]

He put all of the bikes i liked in the D Section .Noice .

[@shuttzi9878]

D are the best usual choices for a beginner bike tier C are boring but practical and logical bikes (Compared to the competition) tier B is the most logical and future proof bikes that are actually fun tier A is the best value and fun beginner bikes tier S tier is bikes that are the most fun, practical and easy to learn for a begginer rider tier (these bikes will be fun even 10 yrs from now, trust me)

[@sambeezy007]

@@morgan98801 Right? D tier are usually the best bikes looking for the best future riders

[@admiral3091]

i like how he putted 250 bikes at E and F tier for beginners and putted +500c v2 and v4 bikes on C and B personally i think those 250cc with 30hp and less are best for beginners

[@allen.9]

Putted??? Bro come on you know that shit is not a word.

[@billi_fl]

@@allen.9Grammar might be shat but love him or hate him, bro's spitting facts

[@allen.9]

@@billi_fl yeah I agree, 250 is a good a-b tier beginner beginner bike.

[@DarkCamper_Maabals]

I love my Cb650r, I can assure you it's worth ever penny. it just feels so put together, I love it.

[@seattlegrrlie]

Huh. Yammie started smoking crack You've lost it man

[@stevenk4401]

MT03 is a fantastic beginner bike. Super comfortable, reliable, and affordable (especially used). Bought mine for 4K with not even 1,000 miles on it +upgrades that came on it. I definitely recommend a smaller bike for beginners. You can go higher displacement if you want, but for the money a smaller bike will do everything you want it to

[@joedoggm]

I don’t know if you’ll see this but people are recommending me the MT-07 because I’m a bit bigger than most people. Should I not go with their suggestion and look at the MT-03. For reference, I’m 6’4” 220. I’m nervous about the amount of engine the 07 has.

[@stevenk4401]

@@joedoggm MT07 is a great bike. It’s what I will upgrade to at some point in the future. Honestly, you have to decide what works best for you. Price and comfort is something to look out for as well as a multitude of different factors (where you are riding etc.) And you can go sit on bikes to see what feels better. Some people get a bigger displacement bike to not go through the hassle of selling and upgrading. I am not that person though. As for size, I’ve read mixed reviews for taller riders for the MT03. For the most part, it’s generally been good with no comfort or handling issues. I found some Reddit posts about it that you can look at to see what people say. Either way you look at both bikes are killer. I’ll recommend anything Yamaha does bc of cheap parts and reliability along with great performance. But it’s totally on what you feel comfortable with. You might get the MT03 while keeping in mind that you may upgrade a year or less later, but if you’re cool with that go for it (I don’t think you’ll have a problem selling it if you go that route in my opinion). Apologies for the long reply lol. There’s just a lot of information. Just get what you’re comfortable with and don’t let others try to steer you in any direction that you’re not.

[@lelepao]

1:15 , my brain noticed a brest in the mirror, got disappointed later

[@oussamaxd197]

No only you

[@TheXericsonx]

Lol sameee!

[@juanchopapa3286]

hahahhaa you are a ninja. You noticed that lol

[@sensiblesenseisama5851]

Naked dude on a naked bike makes sense

[@MotoSangria]

I personally ride MT-03 as my first bike and love it. Everything except price though. But it has nice engine, it can speed up really fast and feels nice with 130 km/h on a highway. But taking 600cc/70+hp as first bike is... quite confident.

[@itis2182]

I have an mt03 also. It's like a little wasp. Nimble and fun in corners. Have put 20,000 miles on mine and it's still running great.

[@billi_fl]

Confident's a word. I say BRIH kink (beginner rider indirect homicide kink)

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

I thought Yammie was all about not flexing on the poors.

[@mrxanny962]

i have a 300 and have had 0 problems and still gets up to 85 mph just fine, also light weight and affordable. perfect beginner bike in my opinion!

[@jonathanpalmer228]

What do you think of the Honda 500 for a beginner bike? I’m on the bigger side of 220 lbs and haven’t ridden much beside a little dirt bike when I was 8 or 10

[@supermcduff2]

So on the way up from the bottom, low cost low displacement bad, higher cost higher displacement more gooder. And if you want top of the heap, has to be able to go off road. Got it. Great advice.

[@jojom3617]

Lol. You summed it up 😂

[@dylanc2806]

infinite IQ amirite

[@offthebooksmusic]

Royal Enfield has actually stepped up big time for 2021, especially the Himalayan.

[@I_THE_ME]

I recently watched a first engine oil change comparisons between major brands including Royal Enfield and the brand did incredibly well, which tells that their engines seem to be very well manufactured.

[@at9670]

@@I_THE_ME fortniiineeee. An amazing Channel, i would dare to say the best motorcycle channel in the world

[@ryanrogers8211]

I wish the Himalayan came in a 650.

[@Ethozel]

@@at9670 yup, their production quality for their videos are top tier

[@dsilva2012]

@@Ethozel the narrations are poetic at times

[@FilipeHyphen]

Bruh I literally saw this video on my recommended, went to go click and my chairs back snapped in half and I fell on my ass

[@th3m3du54]

Your chair just wanted to save you from this insanity

[@benchaggaresmusic]

I'm not sure why you'd say a 650 class bike would be considered a good beginner motorcycle. There's so much to learn and if you're on a 250 or 300 it's going to be one hell of a lot more forgiving than a bike with +70hp. One other thing is growing into a bike as a beginner is a stupid way to learn. If you're going to learn to ride, know it's expensive. Buy a small bike, learn on it for a year or two, then upgrade but only if you're ready. That's just my opinion though

[@222wheelsdown]

Live in Phoenix and just purchased a 2020 ktm 390 adventure. It’s my very first bike and this thing is a blast to learn on. Glad to see it rank so highly in your list!

[@jad2290]

Hey man! Are you still alive and in a one piece? I wanted to ask you about the adv390, is it hard to maneuver it in busy narrow city streets?

[@I_THE_ME]

Your first bike should be one that first feels like it has too much power, but after a year of getting used to riding it you are able to use the available power comfortably and are interested in a bike that is more potent.

[@alexcomeau4919]

That ad in the middle didn't even feel like an ad, good job

[@rivercityrambler7751]

I've been riding for 4 decades. Owned everything from CR & KX500s to liter bikes, a Busa, and a 2017 H2. My big bike days are behind me. Bought a 2022 390 Duke, added a fender eliminator, bar end mirrors(Powerparts,) a bunch of Trex stuff, and a LeoVince LV Pro Carbon to it and it's a blast in the twisties which is where I ride predominantly anymore. No more track days for this old coot. Might buy an 890 down the road as well but realized long ago large displacement bikes are pretty pointless on the street as you really can never uncork them safely or legally. Also had a buddy on a ZX10 die right in front of me while on a Gixxer stack so that changed my riding habits quite a bit. Be safe out there folks.

[@Marc-zw9bk]

Thanks for sharing. I've heard similar comments in the Duke 390 forums. I'm close to 50 and really am enjoying my Duke 390. Your comments help me keep the curiosity of having a faster bike from getting the best of me. I'm not sure how people avoid loosing their licences with anything faster and taking corners is a hoot on the 390.

[@strict5797]

I'm sorry to hear that about your friend.

[@ZX6RBrian]

My 2020 Ninja 400 ABS has been amazing, brand new and I have learned so much and I have had and incredible time doing so. I am thinking of the future to go to an R6 or ZX6R but unsure. I love the motorcycle community, such a big family.

[@alex4tim844]

My first bike which I have right now is a 2017 Yamaha ys and it’s so easy to get used to! Trust me it’s a perfect 125 for a beginner.

[@maverickscott1019]

I’ve got the Svartpilen 401 and I can say it is a fantastic bike.

[@mollywilliamson8522]

Ummm I have looked up engine displacement recommendations for beginner riders and most sites say 300cc-500cc and I saw one lady even recommend 150-300cc for a beginner bike. I don't think I'll be purchasing a 600cc bike for my first bike...😅

[@71brp84]

Everything in D tier is built to fit the Euro A2 class.

[@blawkenmusic]

A2 is a joke, they should remove A2 . Why the hell someone who pass B licence can drive a 500HP car but someone in that same age can only drive 48HP motorcycle?

[@kieranjordan2655]

@@blawkenmusic no A2 works fine, it's meant for younger people (under 24) who are statistically more likely to be involved in an accident, the thinking is if they are riding a lower powered bike they might survive, also if you are over 24 you just take your test and get whatever you want

[@ironized]

@@kieranjordan2655 As an Australian this makes me sad. We don’t have A2, we have LAMS. 2 years min riding experience plus a riding course to get off LAMS. Though our LAMS is up to 50HPish and 650cc. Edit: that 2 years is regardless of age.

[@blawkenmusic]

@@kieranjordan2655 The thing is that some people skip A2 licence and ride without any licence. They just buy fast sport and when police want to check them they run away. This is happening beacause buying something in A2 is horror. Everyone was buying 60-80HP motors and you need to search for restriced one or restrict one by yourself. And thats another problem. For 10-15 bikes (yamaha xj600,bandit 600) there is one A2 restriced. So you can't choose what you want and sometimes there is no bikes for A2 in local area. And lowering power by yourself is nightmere too, you pay 1/2 cost of your A2 licence to restrict your bike and get every paper that you need but goverment can say Nope and you are left with bike that you can't ride. If they only extend that limit to 60-70 HP there will be no problems, 600cc sport bikes have around 90-100HP so young men won't get to much for start and normal people could get bikes like honda deuville or honda cb 500 or kawasaki gpz 500.

[@blawkenmusic]

@@ironized question is when you can start? If you are 16yrs and have 250-500cc motor for start then this 2 yeas period will start to count and get full riding licence at 18yrs is good in my opinion. A2 is very similar but you need 18 and wait 2years for you to be able to get full A. And i hope your goverment is not bad as where i am. I could get A2 licence 2 months ago and time for my full A would start counting BUT NOPE beacause there was little rain and call me off, AND NOW I NEED TO WAIT FOR FUCKING SPRING, I LOSE 5 MONTHS BEACAUSE OF THIS SHIET.

[@TheKindHearted20]

When he put the Kawasaki ninja 400 on one of the lower tiers i got really concerned. 😮 Thats probably one of the most appropriate beginner bikes especially since my husband his brother and most of my family rides and has for years the Kawasaki ninja 400 is the most recommended beginner bike in my family.

[@dougdavis2973]

Yammie, I’m still waiting for you to tell us the criteria for a starter motorcycle!

[@TheSkyFeds]

In what world is a 600cc+ bike going to be a good beginner bike?? 250 might be a little low, but I would recommend a 250 over a 650 any day. A beginner bike SHOULD be slow and not have allot of power or torque. When you first get on a bike you need to learn how it operates and the best way to do that is with a slow and very manageable bike. The MT-03 is a solid beginner bike that should be nowhere near the bottom of this list.

[@JAG312]

As a beginner bike, I paid a few hundred bucks for a used Honda CX500. I rode it for years; every day to work and usually at least once a day on weekends. It wasn't good for riding at freeway speeds, but around town it was all I needed. Eventually I bought a 1999 Triumph 900cc triple. I still have them both.

[@Haze420_za]

I'm so grateful that you gave literally no time to the abomination that is the cross-bred BMW 310 series.

[@TheSevenQueens]

Why are you rolling all footage of a bike not being talked about?

[@christophergray5537]

Okay, while I’m always finding Yam’s insights & opinions humorous, and sometimes even agree with them, what I find funniest is his apparent and complete lack of understanding of a world market and the requirements of other governments besides the US’s relatively lax motorcycling rules. At least he’s willing to tell you his honest thoughts and you know where things stand when watching the videos.

[@benn1181]

God Tier: Honda Monkey

[@sharifela7993]

Amen brother

[@pramitmazumder7810]

Most beginners dont have that much cash to land a 500cc parallel twin. The Honda cb300r is a great beginner bike. Also, starting on a naked street bike is better than a sportbike like the KTK RC390.

[@OneTwoFive0]

Do a best budget for each category of motorcycles (cheapest good supermoto, naked, dirt bike, super sport...)

[@KreakCars]

Just snagged a 2006 600 katana for my first bike. I have a ton of experience on 450 two stokes on trails and tracks but no road experience so this is a whole new experience for me.

[@abhisheksathe123]

In the name of holy Crossplane, Papa Yam and Father Rossi, RIP R6 💐 You will be remembered.

[@helloworld6160]

I got a 2010 vstrom 650 for my first bike. Cheap, reliable, goodlooking, and has enough power that im not upgrading every year. The best part about it is the versatility. Has the engine of a cruiser (v twin) the power/control of a sport bike..kinda, and the capabilities of an offroad bike. Its really helped me decide what class of bike i want next.

[@pinospin9588]

If you visit any Southeast Asia country, suddenly those puny 300cc become a real speed machine because small roads and people tend to ride something ranged from 50cc to 150cc

[@dben9986]

For Singapore, we have to complete a riding course in order to be certified to ride. Certifications is categorised by: Class 2B (Below 200CC), Class 2A (below 400CC) and Class 2 (ALL Bikes). Class 2s are usually a bit too much and redundant, given that our country is quite small.

[@pinospin9588]

Meanwhile in Vietnam we don't need to complete each course There are 4 in A class A1: Below 175cc (test with 110cc motorcycle) A2: Any motorcycle (test with 250cc motorcycle) A3: Motorized Tricycle A4: Tractor Also they just need to meet this requirement: 18 years old or older

[@aestheticsvibes6435]

but they're so genius people in there make them fast and accelerated like crazy especially here in Indonesia and Malaysia some people even Modify them with the cost of 3.000 to 4.000 dollars or even 7.000 dollars

[@pinospin9588]

They're genius, sure But they are willing to risk people's life just for some money

[@aestheticsvibes6435]

@@pinospin9588 well its their life and their shit, maybe they addicted to the adrenaline? or prides? if they die they die, play stupid games win stupid prizes

[@PtchersWR]

I just got a 2023 Z400 recently, just started riding and i love it. It feels great and tbh i don't think I'm gonna need any more power then this for a while. It feels amazing i can get up to speed fast, that's all i really need

[@kevinjacquin5232]

I love my MT03....great bike for beginners or someone wanting a light weight/low CC bike. Awesome price and will still do 100mph. Has enough power to go down the road but not enough to get you in trouble if you are newer.

[@Mo0shii]

I started lessons in 2019 on a Yamaha MT7 2017 model, and i finished on a Honda CB600 2008, and i bought a Honda CB600 Hornet 2001 as a first bike, very forgiven and easy to ride in low RPM's and above 6K RPM to 12K RPM it goes vicious.

[@uncleblazor483]

Hey have a nice day random Person 👌🏻

[@pedropauli5018]

back at you fellow squid!

[@seattlegrrlie]

You too!!!

[@ShivamKumar-od5yi]

You toi

[@Rick-oh9jh]

Thank you! you too buddy

[@GUY-on-Earth]

Nah it’s okay thanks tho

[@kerosiima]

I wonder how many people have died when youtubers say that 300cc is not enough for a first bike

[@voixis9198]

All the E and D tier bikes are amazing for beginners.

[@vloggingwithk1362]

I have the mt 03 for 3months and is amazing for your first bike

[@sathishrao7926]

Meanwhile, RE Interceptor 650 gets lots of praises in all the reviews worldwide and becomes a top seller in the UK !

[@clover8673]

@@Retr0_Blues torn between the bmw g310gs (2021 model) and the interceptor 650. I own a bmw so I am desperately trying to fight my bias.

[@dhhjsjzjzjjhsjsjh]

Only bike on that list that actually looks like a proper motorcycle. I’m returning to motorcycling after about 20 years and either getting the Interceptor 650 or a Guzzi V7. I’ve owned lots of bikes

[@clover8673]

@@dhhjsjzjzjjhsjsjh All motorcycles look like motorcycles, they all have 2 wheels and go. No shaming, and soon we can get rid of the combustion engine and all go electric, if you want exhaust sound then get the optional speakers so you can still waste powerpack energy the same as the sound of an engine note.

[@williammackenzie115]

@@clover8673 Electric vehicles unfortunately are not any less wasteful than combustion engine vehicles YET. Most of the enegery that would go to charge the batteries in these vehicles comes from coal or nuclear energy. I would love for you to be right but we're just not there yet, don't be fooled by the marketing!

[@clover8673]

@@williammackenzie115 this is 100% true, until we stop pilfering the earth for lithium to make the batteries it won't be feasible

[@Ichibuns]

I don't think the Honda 500 engines are lacking. I do think that part of how they're achieving its reliability. Seeing at about the 100,000 mile mark. That's nuts for a 471cc

[@deathtomorons9388]

Honda engines are absolutely great. Doesn't create any problem at all when you put do some timely maintenance

[@issacrudio989]

higher torque than the kawi 400

[@I_like_turtles_67]

@@deathtomorons9388 I've seen a crf 50 run without ant maintenance for years. Literally the dude put gas in it. That's it.

[@B18CdelSol96]

They make this power to fit into A2 license

[@johnjohnson5496]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's super excited about the KLX 300 SM

[@roshanbaig1487]

First time seeing someone making a tier list for the beginner category. That's also making sense thanks team

[@marquisethomas5611]

"I'd only buy it if it was the last bike one earth"...I just bought a used cbr 250r for my first bile lmaooo

[@oyeog77]

I had a CBR250R for my first bike when I turned 15. I got to ride it three times before my buddy stalled it in third gear. Snapped an Intake Valve right from its stem and blew chunks of my piston into the transmission and out of the side of the cylinder liner

[@marquisethomas5611]

@@oyeog77 geez 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@joshualaskoskie9713]

I would like to thank you and some other youtubers that talk about bikes for noob's because of y'all i have started on a 2019 CBR300R and have all the right riding gear and took the riders course before buying my first bike i know i have a long way to go but man is it fun thank all of you for the good info and helping me become a safe rider

[@peytoncarr4817]

"beginner bikes" - 650s and 1000s

[@sguerrero2000]

If the purpose of this video is to make a recommendation for new riders, the approach is wrong. For a new rider engine size does not matter. There are 3 things you need to pay attention, 1. Your personality (Are you addicted to an adrenaline rush? rate yourself from a scale from 1 to 10--being 10 the highest. the higher the number the smaller the CC you should get). 2. Breaking system, go for the bike that has ABS, efficient breaking and emergency breaking is one skill any biker needs to practice. A new rider does not have this skill yet, you need all the help you can get (ABS makes a difference). 3. Size/Weight--- You'll have to learn how to ride slowly (small radius U turns are a pain in the a**), sometimes the weight of the bike will be too much and you are going to drop it (goodbye levers and pegs), if you have consider spare parts as part of your budget go crazy and get an BMW GS 1250 Adventure. Bonus Tip. Bike vs Gear.. spend you money on gear (Do this first). Better protection gear can save your life.

[@firstamerican7450]

Thank you! I agree with all of your points and this is coming from a beginner rider. My father who rode dirty for 40+ years before getting his license has been teaching me all the basics and everything I need to know before going into the MSF course, and with his advice and teachings I feel I could step up further from the realm of “beginner” bikes. Obviously it’s different for each person, I personally am not an adrenaline junkie in the slightest, and if I am riding a motorcycle I want to ensure my own safety as much as possible, which would mean riding the speed limit. Self restraint is the biggest thing people need to understand and have. I’m lucky in that my first car which I learned how to drive on was my dad’s old standard transmission C4 Corvette, which has some pretty solid power and is by no means a “beginner” car either. Driving that car taught me a lot of self restraint and I feel I could handle something that isn’t classified as a “beginner” bike.

[@thatpurplcat]

Just passed my MSF course today!!

[@miguel90744]

What motorcycle you’re getting?

[@thatpurplcat]

@@miguel90744 I was looking at the Z400 or the Mt-03

[@rickroma]

@@thatpurplcat What’d you end up getting?

[@myrkthecat]

my beginner bike is a 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50K6 and it's treatin me well so far!

[@James-qr5hx]

I'm convinced you'd love a RE if you rode one

[@JiteshRout]

Nope he won't, it's a bullshit cheapskate company

[@indiaisamazing9434]

@@JiteshRout indian police is looking for you

[@JiteshRout]

@@indiaisamazing9434 hoping for me to give a damn?

[@Blitzkrieg63]

I liked the 650 only. It was great riding it. Rest of them are weird. Don't like them.

[@RustyVigero2005]

@@JiteshRout the sad part is they used to be good.

[@johnarden6718]

If you are focused on safety so much, why so many stock-film-riders without helmet? Not good example.

[@rajmoran]

CB500F or X. Used for $4k-3500, bulletproof, dead neutral, no weirdness, brilliant machines on which to learn. The rest are lesser.

[@williamc1819]

As someone who is shopping for their first bike the 500f looks really nice. Although I haven't sat on one yet, I'm 6' 300lbs not sure if I'd be the right size for it.

[@darnellhendeason6119]

@@williamc1819 NC750x

[@shadow_realm47]

@@darnellhendeason6119 that is a perfect recommendation for that dude!

[@scottwalters9982]

@@williamc1819 I am 6' 294lbs. I bought a used 2014 CB500f in 2019. I am still riding it. Wonderful bike.

[@tman91111]

I got a 2005 R6 to start on. Awesome bike. I absolutely love it. I had dirt bike riding experience and I knew I would respect the bike and I still have not dropped it. Very fun bike.

[@moonlight-xm4fm]

svartpilien 401 and KTM 390 and the Duke are in many ways essentially the same bike, same motor, same parent company. Different price points, some differences re electronics. For you viewers who are wondering as I did, Yammie did review the 401 on a separate vid in October. Glad you put them so high on the list, nice new looks to replace the same worn out stuff we've seen for years. Good channel.

[@left4cash]

thanks for naming the brand, I was trying to look up the first one but had no idea how to spell that!

[@0zn_707]

listening to Yammy calling 8k bikes cheap, having my budget as low as 2k, “yeah man, sure”🌚

[@mr.irishboy5187]

Top tier- Busaaaa

[@OneTwoFive0]

Why wouldn’t I be surprised

[@matthewgonano636]

I like to ride scooters. They are more fun for me. I like to drive slow things fast. Something special about it Of course there has to be alot of corners though

[@NoelRides650]

Not sure the RE deserved a dumpster fire rating. I have the RE INT 650 and have clocked 8k miles in 10 months with out one issue. It loves the twisty roads and the highways. And yes it is my starter bike and a long term bike as well.

[@turgsh01]

I really loved my 2013 Ninja 300 back when I had it. Rode that for 6 years before finally buying the bigger version (2013 Ninja 650) which unfortunately isn't nearly as fun to ride but gets the job done I guess. I will always recommend someone to buy a Ninja 300 if they can find one in decent condition. The 400cc version might be a little too much power for a beginner in my opinion.

[@snehadeepchatterjee2949]

Hi yammie! I bought my first bike today. A Yamaha R15v3. Rode a bike for the first time and it was my own and that too on an Indian busy road. And yes it was scary af. Lots of stalling and waddling. But I eventually got the bike safely home. Also made quite nice and complete U-turns. Thanks for making all the amazing content for beginner riders. I am now officially a Squid!

I got it last year, best bike to start

[@PAPA-gc3fx]

@ i don't think that i think best for beginners is suzuki hayabusa 2000s turbo

[@thedude8526]

Here I am sitting on my 2008 Yamaha FZ6 and still enjoying it as an experienced rider. I bet it would likely be a good first bike if you're not a bad rider.

[@crashbobo6]

Proud owner of an FZ07. I can never complain about confirmation bias on my purchase from last summer. And what's the etiquette on calling mine an MT07 nowadays despite FZ labeled on the bike?

[@aroatb9130]

I just bought a er6n 2006 it’s my first motorcycle and I’m extremely happy with it, I used to ride 125/150 when I was a kid in Colombia 🇨🇴

[@MaddCasper]

Thing about watching a bunch of Yammie Noob videos in a small amount of time is you see loads of glaring contradictions. One of his Top Bad Trends in Motorcycles videos craps on TFT displays, but the last three videos I watched, he praises nice new TFT displays on tech advanced bikes. And that aint the only one!

[@tylertomasi4247]

My first bike was a 99 Honda CBR 600. That bike was a blast, so fun. I loved it. So fast, so light...It was very easy, very low maintenance. I paid $3200 for the bike, tax, title , and registration in 2015. had that bike for 3 years. Now I have a 14 GSXR750. what a difference. so much faster in the low rpms. not quite as light but was more stable at higher speeds.

[@JareBareXP]

Dang u really E tierd the rebel?? That's crazy such a good learning bike and for dumb cheap

[@KSMinhoka]

Doesnt wheelie tho, its such an important feature for beginner bikes /s

[@I_THE_ME]

@@KSMinhoka Especially as beginners must be able to dump the clutch and send the bike flying.

[@Aygunrajabova]

my rebel 300 was amazing to learn on. super simple

[@JareBareXP]

@@Aygunrajabova wish I had a rebel when I was learning such a good looking bike

[@ElectroNicko_]

I may buy a KTM 390 duke because 1. All of the reviews say it's an amazing beginner bike 2. I'm short lmao

[@anokat]

“Everything on the bike is going to be lime green” LMAO

[@NicolasXnarcotic]

If you're new to riding. And getting a new bike. DO NOT get a high HP bike. Start out with something sub 400cc. Ktm Duke 390 was a perfect starter for me. Plenty of power for a new rider. Light weight. And honestly looks better than most sub 400 cc bikes.

[@MotoDaniels]

I got a cb500x around half a year ago and its one of the best choices I made!

[@gochi6542]

So basically the lower the tier the more beginners should probably get one😂

[@DuncanJimmy]

Yaaaay! Always nice to be told your choice of bike scored an "A", and I love my Duchess.

[@nickcarver6548]

L

[@glassjar7814]

I’m back to window shopping for a bike… I was sooo close to getting my first street bike 6 years ago until I had a kid. Now I think I deserve to treat myself

[@Vividvisualsai]

I expected the R3 to be A or S tier but no just no

[@sambeezy007]

Ninja 400 also either A or S

[@offthebooksmusic]

yeah the R3/MT-03 and Ninja 400/Z400 are probably some of the best bikes you could ever start out on. Included the MT-03 & Z400 as they’re probably better for beginners compared to their sport variants (mainly the riding position). Incredible bikes for beginners but also have enough power to grow into a little bit. Won’t break the bank at around $5k. Definitely A or S tier bikes.

[@potatochobit]

@@sambeezy007 it would have been really funny if he ranked the ninja 300 above the four.

[@sambeezy007]

@@potatochobit yeah fr

[@Mr_N0_0ne]

I agree and he talks it up so much and says its a great bike in other videos but craps on it in this one

[@Grainsauce]

Needs to do a budget tier list, no new rider should ever buy a $6,000 to $10,000 bike when there is a good chance they will drop it.

[@aaa11128]

I (and quite a few others) think that nobody should start on anything bigger than a 250cc

[@MrOscar5690]

7:50 "they tend to be more than what a beginner can handle" as a top recommendation in a video titled "beginner motorycles" this video is full of conflicting poor advice. new riders, get what you feel most comfortable on.

[@sumrandumguy7177]

Videos like like are why many beginner riders get killed. Many of these bikes you’re passing off as beginner bikes are certainly not beginner bikes. Not only is this video inaccurate, but also irresponsible and dangerous