Here's how I would start riding motorcycles if I could re-do everything

Gear mentioned in this video:

FAQ:

What should my first bike be? A Turbo Hayabusa.

Very funny, no seriously. What should I get? Anything except a Versys 650.

What is this channel? The premiere source of motorcycle edutainment (educational + entertainment) on YouTube. We take on everything from the best bikes you should buy all the way to praying to our lord and savior Rossi.

Why should I subscribe? Because you want the highest quality motorcycling videos on YouTube delivered to your feed

Why do you guys make these list videos? Like any good capitalist, we supply the demand the market has.

The gear purchased through the links above may provide a financial compensation to this channel.

NOTICE: Elements utilized from other videos are fair use and fall under U.S. copyright law because it is transformative in nature, uses no more of the original than necessary and has no negative effect on the market for the original work. It is against the law to fraudulently claim a copyright on a video you do not own under the DMCA or to abuse YouTube’s copyright claim tool.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:41 The Bikes I'd Choose - Honda CRF300L Rally
2:46 Triumph Scrambler 400
4:01 Yamaha WR250R
6:11 The Gear I Would Choose
6:22 Bell MX-9 Adventure
8:03 Scorpion EXO Cargo Air Jacket
8:34 Rev"It Avion 3 Gloves
8:58 Icon Stormhawk Boots
9:25 Saint Armored Jeans
10:04 Airbag Vest?
11:04 Kriega R25 Backpack
11:57 Cardo?
12:29 Nelson-Rigg Tank Bag
13:33 Your First Year
14:43 Wrapping Up

[NorCalDubber]

Problem is the used bike market is crazy over priced.

[SuperghstTV]

I got my first bike 5 weeks ago and I already have 4500 miles on it. Love every second.

[ububox]

Bought my first bike at 53, about 6 weeks ago. Himalayan 450... absolutely loving it.

[sttimegunowner]

My first bike which I still have is a duke 390. Im pretty big 280lbs and love this bike. I do wish I had a little more power but honestly so glad I went with that as my bike. 20k miles on it in 3 years and loving every second.

[lovingmylifeasIage]

I had it to do over again, I wouldn't have gotten a street bike. As a teenager I loved the duel sport bikes in the magazines. My imagination would take me through dirt roads and the woods for camping. My first bike was a used Honda CB 360. I traded it in on a brand new 1977 Harley sportster. When I turned 64 I bought an XT250 and love it. I load it up and go camping. If I had it to do over again I would get a duel sport. I would have had more fun with that then all the street bikes that I have had in my life time. I'm 70 now and still have my XT250 and ride it often.

[n-rg]

Just got my first bike, a 2018 DRZ400sm with 2.6k km. Thankyou Yammie God for enlightening me.

[jimquinn]

rode/raced dirtbikes since i was 3 (local track junior trophie), stopped at 13, picked it back up at 17 with a dr650, got my learners at 18, didnt ride at all, passed my test on my 19th birthday, bought a cbr250r (2011) for dirt cheap and did all my learning on that thing. 8 months later and ive just picked up an sv650s and i would do it all over again in a heartbeat!!

[wilsontang]

I'm 23. I started learning to ride in late August and bought my dream bike, too. I hope I can still love this hobby like Yammie did for 10 years.

[BUGBYTE_]

In 1992 I Started on a 86 Honda Helix (scooter) at 12.Then Got a 86 V65 magna when I was 16. Then at 19 a 1994 Katana 750. When I hit 22 I got a 01 Hayabusa. I always had a helmet and gloves. I didn't get any gear until I got the Hayabusa. Somehow I'm still alive.

[lexico]

I bought the triumph 400x as my first bike at the age of 53. I love it. I have been riding all over Scotland through the summer. Great for tall riders, great on fuel, it can do motorway riding as it will sit at 70 easily. I have taken it off road but just on the forest tracks. I have the British racing green.

[markdawson]

Thanks for all of the gear tips! It's tough weeding through all of the info without having real life experience.

[jimmytorello]

I rode dirt bikes as a teen, bought a used Gixxer 750 at 20 when I was in the USN and wore no gear whatsoever. Long 20 year hiatus and I had this exact question to answer.
I wanted a naked upright riding position and wanted insurance and gas prices to be reasonable. I wear full gear all the time now.
I went with a 2019 390 Duke and love it.

[Ashes]

i started riding this year and grabbed a MT-03 for my first bike. Light weight, peppy, forgiving, and cheap. Having a blast so far, maybe next year i look at upgrading to an 07 or something similar but for just learning and going around town and the mountain passes this has been so good.

[NightRunner]

I bought my first motorcycle this year finally after postponing it since I was 16 lol. On July 28 I bought a brand spanking new Yamaha R3 with zero miles. Before I bought the bike I got my permit and once I got my bike I tried to learn by myself and my friend. My first time on a motorcycle I stayed in the friction zone for five seconds then finally started to ease it out and got my feet on the pegs first try gave it a little rip got into second no problem and I was so happy and excited. Same day I met up with my friend and went to a parking lot practiced weaving through cones emergency braking and driving on public roads with my friend and he said I was a born natural. Haven’t dropped my bike yet either too. My first month with a permit I went to a parking lot and the dmv layout and practiced a lot on my braking slow speed maneuvers downshifting cornering and so on. I wasn’t really nervous on public roads my first time I just had my eyes extra peeled and focused on cars lol. Then I took the CMSP just after a month of learning by myself and passed with a perfect score and taking that class made riding feel much more enjoyable. Since july 28 to now I’ve put 2, 100+ miles on my bike and ride it almost every day <3 I plan on keeping my R3 until it doesn’t run anymore lol really good and fun first bike even for hour long commutes. the bike is more than capable to be on the highways too

[jauken]

Regarding white helmets, studies have also shown that white helmets are far more visible to cagers than darker colors. They brought this up during my MSF course.

[Wrexhavik]

Proof that taste changes with time. 56yrs old as of 2024. started riding when I was about 12 on a Yamaha YZ80, then Honda 250r, then Honda Interceptor 250. Joined the Army and couldn't tote around a motorcycle. 24yrs later retired from Army, settled down and want to ride but now in my 40's want a cruiser. Not a fan of HD and wanted to be a little more exclusive, so got an Indian Chieftain and wife got Indian Scout. Now in my mid 50's I'm into ADV riding and have a KTM 1290. So, change happens. do what you're in the mood for but dont break the bank as time will tell and taste will change. Now I have 6 bikes in my garage so every day i can choose what i'm in the mood for. That Triumph Scrambler looks sic, would love to have one of those in my garage for scooting around! Very nice info in this video, i've shared it with a friend who is just now wanting to get into motorcycles in his 50's, so this is a good place to start. Thanks for a great video friend!

[superpete]

I feel that for beginners, low seat height is important as well. I haven't ridden in a couple decades but if I get back into it, I would really like something like that triumph. My first bike was a a 1973 ish Honda CB360 and honestly it was the most fun I ever had on a motorcycle.

[Dabodizafa]

Started on a Kawasaki KZ 400 that I had to work on with my Dad to get running. Then I moved to a Yamaha Virago. I've had many others but now I zip around town on a Suzuki Bergman 650. It's great for riding in traffic.

[LiTLflor]

Short canvas/cotton shorts, Nike vapor max, tactical tank top, Versace Sun glasses, beetle jockey helmet, Milwaukee cut 1 red gloves. Handle bar cup holder with a tall boy Pacifico.

[davidseeley]

Love the videos! Taking a measured approach is always a good idea. Build up over time and hone the craft until you become a skilled rider :D