How to Choose Your First Motorcycle (No Nonsense Guide)

With all of the choices out there, how do you know what bike is right for your first machine? Watch this video to find out!

My Recommended Beginner *Sport* Riding Gear:

Best Beginner *Dual Sport/ADV* Gear:

Best Beginner *Retro/Classic* Gear:

FAQ:

What should my first bike be? A Turbo Hayabusa.

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

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CHAPTERS
0:00 What Calls to You?
0:47 What Will You Do With It?
1:39 What's Your Budget
2:29 Gear Budget
2:53 Criteria When Shopping
4:40 Yam's Recommendations
6:40 Maintenance
7:55 Final Thoughts

[thagingerninjer]

Step 1: buy a liter bike.

Step 2: don’t die.

[pichpanharithdara]

The most important thing to consider is your wallet.

[microchrist]

Stock footage of “man thinking in window” was great

[kurvaonwheels]

I think a riding course should also be included in the safety spending budget.

[evilminion]

Riding for over 10 years, and after owning 2 Ninjas (250 and 636) and an SV650, I found that I prefer a middleweight naked bike. My current bike is a Ducati Monster 696, and I'm perfectly content. Even tho some would consider it a "beginner bike" as a current husband and father, I'm just lucky enough to even still have a bike, lol. I just love the old-school Ducati air-cooled v-twins. Their engine sound is so unique. It touches my soul every time I ride it.

[WizardGir]

My bike is a DL650. (Suzuki V-Strom) Same exact power plant and reliability as the SV650, but in a slightly more adventure bike configuration. Great for riders over 6ft, like me. I love it.

[gregggorman]

My first was a 1982 Yamaha vision. 550 V twin. Rode the wheels off that bike and fell in love with the freedom of rushing through the wind.

[brothscout]

You should also do a vid on second motorcycles to buy. Dont see to many of those. Love the content ❤

[AtomicMan]

Funny story about my first bike. I wanted something cheap to learn on but a little bit more powerfull than the usual 100-150ccs so decided on getting an old CB250. Found one and guy is down to sell it for 2000AUD. Now the funny part is that he didnt specify that its a 4cyl CB250F hornet. Thing sounds like a F1 Car even when only going 50kmh i love it!! And being a naked its quite relaxed ergo aswell. 5000km later and it still runs like a dream, looking to upgrade to a 400cc soon though and im looking to stay in theme and find a CB400 Super Four!. And in the future a CB650F. Cant get enough of the sound and smoothness of the engines.

[amiretemadi-blfg]

I honestly seriously love the way you describe things short and clear.

[creepyswampthing]

Are there any recommendations on a first hoverbike? Great videos! I really appreciate you sharing so much time and knowledge (especially with a large sense of humor). You probably have save a life or two by all of these tips.

[osiris]

This is really really helpful, I'm gonna get one soon and i was actually watching one of ur "beginner's motorcycles" vdo from 3 mnths ago, while this came in noti
❤

[bodiedtoy]

My first bike was a 1991 xt 350, my second was a 1996 dr 650, same specs except the extra 300cc, both were great bikes to start on for street. I’d ridden for years on dirt, but never owned a bike until the xt.

[MGirute]

Hey guys, huge thanks for all the beginner-related videos. Those gave a lot of perspective on idea of starting to ride.
At first, I was very impressed with svartpilen 401, then I realised that it will be quite hard to sell because of it's exotic design and smaller engine. Then I went for 500-700cc idea and remembered that I love how cross-plane engines sound - MT07. Watched a lot of videos and pretty much understood that it is not as well equipped with nice stuff as PILENS -missing nice suspension, brakes, quick shifter. Then I remembered that in high-school years there was a really badass ktm duke on the streets and it sounded god like doing wheelies and hooning. Also it looks quite nice in my eyes (blacker versions) I'm kinda in between MT07 and duke 690/790.

I'm 36 yo, 179cm, 88-90kg guy, my riding would probably be city cruising, back roads exploring, maybe just slightly maybe some gravel path to some forest rest parking. I definitely want a comfortable seating position and some safety systems as ABS, and traction control would be lovely. My wife would gladly hop on the back from time to time. Living in Lithuania, bike season is april-late September.
Any smart and experienced opinions are very welcome.
Thanks 🤙

[SwampCityRadio]

My first bike was a 90s inline four 250 Kawasaki screamer. Never had more fun on a bike since, although the Street Triple pushed it all the way in the fun stakes.

[tubuskan]

I bought a 77 Suzuki gt185 like a week ago best thing I think I could’ve bought has some problems but hopefully not to hard to work out light easy to learn on and something I will truly love forever

[tonywilliams]

Really interesting video. I’m about to do my full licence course and test and after much deliberation had settled on a used Honda CB500X nice to see it in your round up. BTW I’m 68 years old and returning to motorbikes after 40 years. Happy days ahead.😊😊

[edgarsi]

Loved the hornet you showed at the end.. my first bike cb600f - awesome looking naked very beginner friendly

[PedalingDave]

I think you're close for the majority of new riders.
At 50 years old, I went with a brand spanking new GSX 8S.
Age, many years of high-speed descending on mountain bikes, driving a manual transmission even before I had a license, all seemed to play into me taking right to the bike with its power and torque.
For others, you have to know what's safe for you and make a good choice, not based on your ego.

[thylacinepunic]

10/10, this was 100% no nonsense, no bullshit beginners guide that I DESPERATELY needed!!!