The joy of riding a light motorcycle. Advantages and disadvantages.

It is so much fun to ride a light bike, though it's not all sparkling fun. Talking about some of the advantages and disadvantages. I've ridden an F750GS weighing 590 pounds with gear, and at the other end of the spectrum a 50cc Honda Ruckus weighing 220 pounds with gear, and a few bikes in between.

[wardje]

Due to the hardness of your saddle, there is an air cushion from Airhawk especially for motorcycles and for people who sit in a wheelchair all day. You can inflate it with a built-in valve or deflate it while you are on the road, it is certainly not the intention to make this air cushion rock hard. a little air is sufficient and adapts completely to your butt. I use it myself and am very satisfied with it. I can't post a link because then YouTube will delete the entire message. regards

[ruffleschips]

A light motorcycle can go over terrain that is very difficult for a heavy motorcycle or a car or a truck. If a terrible disaster occurs, the roads could get clogged up with cars. With a light motorcycle, you can either weave through the traffic, or go a little off the paved road. A light motorcycle could save your life better than a gun or money or karate.

[airadaimagery]

Valid points for sure. And I always say, the smaller the bike, the more fun, and usually more capable off road. With that said, there are some unique bikes out there that may not be in line with everything that you said 100%. Like the 450l for example. If your not worried about higher maintenance, it is actually lighter than most of the popular 300cc line of bikes.

[wardje]

I once submitted this phenomenon to chatgpt, and this was the answer 🤔.

In the motorcycling world, this disdain often stems from a culture in which larger motorcycles with more power are seen as more prestigious or a sign of greater experience and skill. This can lead to a kind of elitist behavior among motorcyclists, where smaller motorcycles are considered inferior.

This attitude can be described as **motorcycle snobbery** or **cylinder snobbery**. It is a form of snobbery in which someone views their own motorcycle (usually a larger or more powerful one) as superior and judges others based on the size or power of their motorcycle.

Reasons for this attitude may be:
- **Prestige and status**: Larger motorcycles are often associated with higher social status within the motorcycling community.
- **Perception of experience**: There is an assumption that more experienced riders can and want to ride larger and more powerful motorcycles.
- **Adrenaline and Speed**: Some motorcyclists appreciate the speed and power of larger motorcycles and consider them more exciting or challenging.
- **Macho culture**: In some subcultures within the motorcycle world, a macho culture plays a role, in which the strength and size of the motorcycle are equated with masculinity.

However, this dismissive attitude is unjustified, as driving pleasure and skill are not directly linked to engine size. Many riders thoroughly enjoy riding smaller bikes and these can be just as capable and fun in the right context.

[ripmax]

Personally I appreciate both large and small cc bikes, I sometimes go to do green laning or gravel roads as shown here And nobody can deny that doing it on a light bike is the absolute best, but I also take my 900cc for that extra challenge and gaining some more experience.

[trdd]

I have a x300 versys and a VFR1200X. Guess I like bikes with an x in them! I really enjoy the nimble little one until I am 50 miles into a highway run! Why I got the big one. I run into a conundrum when I want to ride off-road after a long highway run.

[michaelweedall]

Hello Michael I do like your videos about your CB. One other thing is motorcycle companies have an incentive to sell a $20000 motorcycle over a $5000 motorcycle. Their advertising purpose is to create a lifestyle image. Same as with the pickup trucks. 

One legitimate problem with smaller motorcycles is they can be too small and uncomfortable for taller riders. I'm struggling with this with my Yamaha Nmax 155 scooter now. It will do my 60km commute to the office including expressway with no problems. But at 188cm my legs are getting cramped up.

[prishashandilya]

I am liking cb300r over royal enfield himalayan 450 and triumph scrambler 400X as only cb300r is under 150kg bike with decent power output .
I wanted a bit bigger fuel tank size with off road capability for my cross country touring .
I am afraid of liking the upcoming ktm 390 adv bike, as ktm 390 had got killed my best friend and i hated ktm for that .
Himalayan 450 and triumph 400X both are top heavy but i like their handle ergonomics where rider can stand and ride .
I had yezdi scrambler (330cc 184kg) for a month and enjoyed that bike jumping it over speed bumps in the city while standing on footpegs, my city has bad roads with lots of speed bumps .
Kawasaki adv bikes cost more than a kidney and comes around cost of 1200cc segment japanese cars, so they are out of budget and dreams.
Honda adv bikes are not available in my country .
I was very confused but your insights have build a confidence in me to go for cb300r, the only thing i will lack is i cant stand on foot pegs on honda cb300r or i will have to modify its to extent which no one has done on youtube .
I plan to travel through middle east countries to europe, tank capacity of 9 litres is something which is bit of concern, probably will carry a jerry can with 10 litre extra fuel .
I loved itchy boots honda bike, lol i dont even remember its name as honda doesnt sell that here, if i would have bought that bike, still i would have craved for cb300r for city riding and leaning on corners in city .
Your content is awesome guidance .
Blessings for you .
Ride safe .

[rezkidgamingyt]

Until there’s lots of wind or something hits you