How to Break in a New Motorcycle

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[footyjr]

As a new rider on a new bike, This video was the reassurance I needed that my motor isn't dying from the 3 times I accidently revved to 6-7k my first time in traffic.

[jonathonlong]

Glad you covered this. The motorcycle break in period is such a controversial topic, yet in the the end it’s simple, just don’t be stupid and ride your bike like you usually would. Like you said engineering has come so far in the past decade. If you’re buying a Japanese bike you truly shouldn’t worry.

[SynicalBeats]

As a master tech, and someone who has built many engines.. I completely agree with break it in exactly how you drive it.

[dextzapf]

For me, aside from Yam's mentioned things about breaking in a motorcycle.. it also includes you and your new bike's 1st phase of relationship (like getting to know each other period). By the time that you are already familiar with how the bike behaves, handles, controls, etc. basically you're done breaking it in.

[SquireSCA]

Cycle World or MotorCyclist did a video on this a couple years ago... They took two identical bikes, broke one in by the manual, and the other by wringing its neck near redline much of the time. When done, they ran them on the dyno, did oil analysis in a lab, compression and leak down tests and took the motors apart and took exact measurements... No appreciable difference between the two break in methods...

I was recently asked to help break in a bunch of new Triumphs for this year's demo and promotional fleet... The tech in charge told us not to abuse them, but he preferred if we broke them in harder and put them through their paces...

[truthhouseproductions]

I bought a KLR650 off the showroom floor with 0 miles. Babied it for the first 100 miles, mostly city riding- stop and go then rode it normal. It did fine and still runs like a champ

[jasoncarbajal]

Engine development engineer and I love hard break in. Compression and pressure

[MikeColorblind]

I Just bought a 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan S on Tuesday. I have been following the manufacturer's break in period guidance and it has been brutal. The manual says during the first 250 miles that I should keep the RPMs under 4k and it is killing me! Putting around at 40mph on the back roads... However, Thanks to this video, I think I will just cruise on it like I planned to, Thanks Yammie!

[Chenreal]

Thank you for the advice and information
I'm buying my first new bike tomorrow and I wasn't sure what was truth and what was bs
After watching this I'm going to go just ride how i would around town and just keep it under 6k for the first 100 miles then 8-10k
till the 600 mile service well working the tires and breaks

[krispysweekendgarage]

Thanks for the video! Just got a bike with 2 miles, sv650. And I did follow the manufacturer recommendations for the first 250 miles. I took it up to 7k revs briefly a few times. Runs fine no issues. Getting ready for the first break in service. This video brought piece of mind and it is quite true what is stated. Thanks again!

[Alkany.]

Got an Africa Twin last month as my first bike, im still breaking in (102 miles), i'm doing a bit of both since im not a hard driver (its my first big bike), 6 years ago i used to drive 150cc and 200cc from my uncles.

[mxslick]

In the early 90's I totally rebuilt my 1986 FZ 750. The mechanic I bought it from said to first use the crappiest, straight 30w oil for the first 200 miles, then switch to good quality non synthetic for the next 3000, and finally to full synthetic after if I wanted to. For that first 200, no steady rpms but be sure to occasionally hit near the rev limiter. After the 200 and first oil change, ride it as hard as I wanted.

I never did go full syn, but ran that bike hard for over 45, 000 miles. It NEVER burned oil, lost only 2 or less psi compression, and did not even need valve adjustment. (Normal valve interval was 26, 000 miles in the 5 valve per Genesis motor).

So, break in moderately hard for first 200, then go all out after.

[adam-mzsn]

I chose to do the gentle break in. Was just following the manufacturer recommendations. This is my first bike and should hit the 600 miles on my way home today. Got the oil change kit and what I need to clean and lube the chain ready to go. Also decided to get out the torque wrenches and go over the bike just to be sure things are right.

[angusmethane]

When breaking in my 2021 yz450fx: first 2-3 heat cycles didn’t see much torque but still seen increasing rpm. Around the 4th or 5th ride, I got her warmed up and ran it hard a few times down a local dirt road. Now I treat her very nice, very mellow for a 450. Great bike would recommend highly for enduro

[Jenuin]

I have actually broken in a motorcycle and dirt bike both soft and hard and never had an issue. I always warm them up then go. Proper oil changes etc are why I think is the most important other than having fun. 😂❤

[PSviewpoint]

Your absolutely correct I just bought a new 2024 ZX14R and went through the break in period and oil change

[kegancook]

I know you dislike the engine but I just bought a new 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS. I live in a very rural area so bike selection is slim. I wanted an XSR700 or 900 but it just wasn’t happening. This video came out just in time though so I can learn how to break in that slug of an engine.

[chevy]

I follow what a good portion of engine builders, racers, and dyno operators follow. Regardless of the internal combustion engine once the oil is up to maximum temperature then all dissimilar metals are fully expanded to their operating tolerances, and it's good to run it how it's gonna be used.

[Yammie_Moto]

Got 210 miles on my 2024 Yamaha R3 and these videos are reassuring. The first 100 miles I kept it under 7k. In my mind, it does not take 1000 miles to properly seat the O-rings. I drive it normally and let her rip when merging on to the interstate. Bike idles smoother after a couple pulls.

[joshroberts]

On high end sports cars engines in the past few years, the computers (ECM) actually don't allow you to go above 4000rpm on the throttle for the first 500kms, then you do an oil change and it allows full throttle. That tells you everything you need to know.