Top 7 Worst Beginner Motorcycle Choices! (Must Avoid)

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Best Beginner **Sport** Gear:

Best Beginner **Dual Sport/ADV** Gear:

Best Beginner **Retro/Classic** Gear:

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Very funny, no seriously. What should I get? A TURBO BUSA.

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[mrspeigle]

"This bike has no character" translation: This bike is a well built machine with competently designed ergonomics, reliable mechanicals And an excellent suspension.

[Jrhome]

I can ride my 600 for hours & not even have that many problems with comfort. I started on a cbr 600 last year & the first bike I rode after the msf course was a brand new mt10 the power was crazy & I was able to manage it no problem, but the fact that it was so upright & heavy made me choose a sport bike. The Inline 4 sound as well is something that makes me always smile. I commute in a city as well & while it isn’t the best on the 600. I wouldn’t trade it for the world when I am on the backroads because nothing compares to it. The power is fun but it’s not too much imo as long as you respect it. I would not recommend someone to not get the bike they want because of someone else’s opinion. Literally the entire world said DONT GET A 600!! They are to fast & it will kill you!!! Put 7k on my CBR in 4 months & didn’t die. I’m also a 22 year old so I am not a old man who is “more wise”. Either way I say go for what you want if you feel that you are mature enough & can respect a lot of power. If you don’t then it might be best to start on a 500 or less.

[Alex-svll]

After I got my license here in The Netherlands I bought a 2019 Z1000 as my first bike. Had absolutely no problems or near death experiences with it. It all depends on your right hand and self control. Don’t listen to other people, you have to listen to yourself. Respect the bike and it will respect you back.

[joeplem]

Although I'm not a beginner my riding has been cruisers. My 2011 dyna street bob is making 106hp/122tq so I thought the z900 would be a perfect 2nd bike not really thinking it couldn't be that much faster than my dyna. Needless to say one half throttle 2nd gear pull on the kawi that assumption went away real quick lol!!!

[adalbertusignatius]

The reason yamaha doesnt build the 600 for street anymore, is that they didnt pass euro 5 regulation, because it would be too expensive compared to the amount of expected sells.

[davidbreen]

great video. yup, i was one of those guys that getting back on a bike after 40 years, at age 66, i have driven everything but a tank. i wanted a Honda Fury, 1300 cc chopper style. thank goodness for lousy credit. i ended up getting the Rebel 500. man, i can tell you, it's quick off the line, easily does 80-90 mph. only weighs 416 lbs. easy to control. it's a small looking bike, but i love it. it's fun. fun i tell ya!! i've added bags, and floor boards, and a rear fender carrier, i get a lot of compliments on the look, and other riders give me the wave when riding. me be a happy camper!

[aaronyoung]

Hey yammie i bought a 1981 cb900c for 200 bucks from the second owner with a stack of service records drove it 45 miles home. I worked on it for a couple days rebuilding the breaks and fork seals with my dad, who grew up working around multi cyl carbed bikes. I had him break out his old tools and showing me how to use them to tune the carbs and had it riding great i put another 1000 miles on it in a month before the end of the season. My dad and i had a great time doing somethimg as a little father son project, sometimes it is worth it to get the old bikes.

[xrDREDDxr]

Damn I missed the assignment. My first and current bike is a 2011 GSXR-1000. I've respected the beast that it is and it has been good to me.

[ichibanrichi]

8:02 "You'll go full plaid[...]" :D Space balls reference. Nice.

[matt]

I recently purchased a 2021 Cbr600rr, No abs. Honestly I was scared at first, since it is my first bike. But I’ve grown to really love it. I ride it almost everyday, and it brings me so much joy and freedom.

[Mr.Flanaganc]

"Breeding blakes"., eh? Yup. Totally caught that. 😂

[ZediMaster]

Interesting vid, yammie. Actually, what determines a good beginner bike all depends on the specific rider's size, dexterity abilities, and learning capacity. I have taught a lot of new riders learning in all those bikes, and I can safely say not one of them ever came close to having the major accidents you had. Anyway, ride safe, god bless u.

[GankZ]

An old carbed bike, is THE PERFECT starter bike. You can drop it without being sad about it. In the same time, you learn ALOT from diagnosing the problems and fixing them both big and small.

[MiggsRacing]

This explains nothing to me lol, I started out on a brand new 600 absolutely love it, I think the reason why it worked out so well for me tho is because I respected the bike and it’s power knowing that I was on a bike that was meant for experienced riders. I basically defy the video as a 600 was a perfect bike for me.

[jonathanjoestar__]

in america a beginner bike is a bike that has an engine cc with 3 digits, and the first digit is 3. in europe, a 125cc bike is the max you can get until age 19. then if you do your license steps it'll be 21 at which you can ride unrestricted. honda groms, 125cc cbrs and cbfs, yamaha ybrs and r125s are a very common sight with teenagers.

[ReeceCoza]

Gotta say groms my first bike and learning on it was so easy, I agree highways are not an option but holy heck it is such an amazing bike to learn on, so nimble and forgiving

[FreedomforAfricans]

I'm a long-term yammie fan & subscriber, but lately I feel like a lot of the content is just being recycled.

Maybe being a rider for a couple of years makes the content mostly unsuited for me. Idk.

I still love, watch & share.

[marksfarmcraft]

Thank you stomping on the super sport 600 (or larger) !!! I KNEW 4 guys that did this, against my pleading. Sadly, they are now no longer with us. I actually know shops that will not sell them to beginners. They have a conscience. So your suggestions are good, but you mainly look at street bikes. There are plenty of enduros that are fine from 100cc to 400cc. The 300 and 500cc street bikes are best for sure. Good handling, power, and breaks for a beginner and low cost, even new.
I've been riding full time since 1970 with many, many bikes under my belt, so I can speak with some knowledge on this. Find a veteran rider (not a crazy young racer) to shadow and get pointers from. Stay off freeways and real busy places until you are comfortable. Watch wet paint stripes! Danger, Danger! DON'T go fast into corners until you are VERY comfortable with it!

[ironized]

“Motorcycle shaped object “ ooooh my man Yammie been getting into blacksmithing huh?

[RedLegend]

I started on the r6. I’m still alive.
I love the thing but it definitely slowed
My learning curve.