The Absolute BEST Beginner Sport Bike for 2023 (Buyer's Guide)
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Of all 5 bikes I'd always recommend a Ninja 400 or R3 for beginners. JDM bikes are absolutely bulletproof reliable. Imo the Ninja 400 or R3 are the best looking bikes in this group.
not trying to be that dude, but JDM means things that are exclusive to japan. like, the older cbr600rr is not jdm, but the new cbr600rr is jdm, as it is only sold in japan. japanese domestic market.
Buy Japanese only
@@kellerflanagan3404 but the new 600rr is also sold in Australia too
Wait, so you’d recommend those bikes to beginners based on looks alone? Lol. They are great for any rider but your comment was funny.
@@dancarlos1216 You're missing my point entirely. Either of the bikes in this group would be great bikes for ANY beginner. It's just imo the Ninja 400 and R3 look the best. And if you've rode as long as I have, you'd know if you walk out to go for a ride and don't like the looks of your bike. Then you're immediately in a meh mood about the ride. So yes given comparable performance, the looks of the bike will always be important on choosing one.
I started on a KTM 390 and I absolutely love that bike. I'll never sell it and I have put over 30k miles on it with next to no issues.
What model 2022 ? Or the old one .
@@emiliodiaz3927 mine is a 2018. It's been a wonderful bike. I have a couple other bikes now but the KTM is still the bike I ride the most.
was it the RC 390 or the duke? I'm looking at both.
@@bmcash09 I have had both but my first one was the Duke 390. It's such a fun bike and it's, in my opinion, plenty to keep you interested for a while. I bought mine new and it will never leave my possession lol
@@roblewis7186 that’s what I’m trying to get but it’s so hard to find them.
I’ve been riding for 30+ years.
I don’t need a beginner bike.
I’m just here for your content
😉
I'm not even a beginner and I loved this video. Great work.
I’ve never known much about bikes and I started to get more into them recently. I thought that they would be around 50 grand. But when I heard that all of those are under 10 grand genuinely surprised me
Thanks, this was well put together and straight to the point. 😎
The best is R3 for looks, sounds & brand. Not the fastest but still a good choice
My 1970 Honda CB350 was about 350 #'s and got about 50 MPG with vacuum carbs & breaker points... redlined at 10.5K RPM's, but I had it up to 12K revs... a couple times, roller Berring crank, so good, old school. Good stuff!
Had 75 400 four to this day best bike i ever had and had ninja 600 and 2 different model zx6s
I had one of these small honda's but later in the decade I got a Kawasaki Kz1000..... in 79 or 80 this was a fast bike & I
saw her get to about 121 or so & it might've been able to go faster but I wasn't gonna push my luck. 120mph on a bike
was flying back in the day & there was no ABS or help if you had a problem. Here I am looking to ride again-- as a new
rider? go figure? peace & be safe
Ever since I rode a Ninja 400 at a local demo event I've been hooked on wanting a sport bike. I ride a small adventure bike to casually enjoy things, but man, when you hop on a true sport bike and twist the throttle it's an experience that paints a smile on your face from ear to ear. BTW, you do a great job on your content and I subscribed. Later man! Be safe.
Great content man. Good job.
You really put in the work on this video and it shows. Great compilation
Thank you!
Im probably out of the loop but I personally have a second gen RC390 with 6034 miles on it.
I bought the bike brand new and it has given me zero issues. I enjoy the package I get on the bike vs all the other in the competition, I have modified it a little bit but the big mod is the FuelxLite auto tuner, as I put on a full system it needed a fuel tuner as they do run a tad lean from factory. And man is the bike such an amazing little rocket for my daily commute, canyon carving, occasional track day and some highway here and there! Like HeroRR said it stands apart with the high end tech and exclusive features which I haven't even gotten into! Full TFT, compression and rebound customization in the front forks and comp and damping in the rear shock! It also has Abs AND tsc which you can disable both in the real wheel. As well as the backlit controls, as well as a lean sensitive IMU. And the looks of the bike as well are a huge factor, there just isn't any other bike like the 390 on the road today!
Hi HeroRR, fantastic video! One thing… I have seen that you are pretty familiar with CBR models and I’d ask you if the restricted CBR 650 R could be a good one as a first bike for me with A2 license. I really love it but I don’t know if it may be too powerfull or heavy… Thanks a lot and keep your effort up! Your videos are fantastic!
Have been looking for a supersport small displacement as a second bike for lots of fun at the weekend , live in wales uk so lots of twisties in my area. Purchased my new bike this week pick up saturday, Same conclusion as yourself RC 390, bike has warranty to put issues right and by chance KTM dealership is literally 2 minute walk away. Great vid, top 3 bikes are all worthy, you pays your money you takes your choice
I've always wanted a sportbike from one of the big 4 Japanese brands. I ended up buying a Duke 390 because I was able to get a pretty good deal from the dealer. It lasted me for 4500+ miles with no problems until I sold it. I was in the market for a motorcycle again and I wanted to get a Yamaha R3 as it had always been my dream bike but a dealer contacted me about a Ninja 400 so I ended up getting that and I am glad I did because the Ninja 400 is probably the best beginner sportbike. However I think the Yamaha R3 looks the best but looks are subjective of course. I find that the Ninja 400 is much more stable on the freeways then the Duke 390, but the punchy acceleration on the Duke 390 makes riding local streets very fun, and the TFT display was really nice. I'm curious as to how the RC390 would have been being a fully faired sportbike. Also, I'm curious as to how the CFMoto 300SS would compare to these five sportbikes. It has a nice TFT display, as well as a bunch of cool features that aren't found on the Japanese sportbikes, and I really liked the 2022 white/blue colors.
Love this damn channel
Really well done thanks
Excellent video. I teach the MSF and this video is just was new riders need. Now I’m going to challenge you. Please make the same video using the naked versions of these bikes.
Thank you, I believe the results of the naked versions of these bikes would be the same. Seeing as the naked version has just higher bars and different fairings. Same engines, braking components, technology, and most likely suspension.
@@HeroRR I agree with you. I was just thinking in terms of introducing the public to those models like you did here. I would say that majority of the people getting into the sport don’t know the models you reviewed exist or those particular models are in competition with one another and the same thing can be said for the naked versions. I love what you’re doing. If I had the time I would do it. I teach the MSF and at least 90 percent of the students I have don’t know much about many of the brands or models so thank you for educating them.
Great vid. FYI the KTM would be my choice too, because of its looks and value for money.
I am thinking about getting a new bike, never ridden a full street version just a poket rocket small one. The best 2 that I could see for me is the Kawasaki or Yamaha. Do not even have a bike license yet. May have to check them out at the dealer sometime.
excellent video!
I have driven some thumpers - 650's - and they are not fun, I would never have a bike less than 2 cylinders, sure, I liked my KZ-1000P, but surly, my old CB-350 twin was less of an issue than a thumper; any thumper. Maybe, as I think about this... as I get older, something that is less of a problem becomes more desirable. Less vibration, better. Hands down :-) Less weight, but the vibration is still low, that would be good :-) Let me try one & I may trade in my HD, but, so far, I have not had a better ride on anything yet. HD is The Best Ride. Period. I have been driving something for the last 5 decades, from a D-6 CAT, a dump truck, cargo van, bus, cooler truck in S.F. I have been there & done it. Yes, I have even owned an RD350 (they were just before the RD400 King of the 2 strokes) I like bikes, but safety has always got to be in mind. Notice, I didn't say "Everyone's safety" ... That was to be Implied. When anyone is on the road, safety should be first in mind. Watch for children & pets, as well as for the Elderly. All move slowly, & need extra help at time. My HD for the Green? Maybe?
Most of my mc had just one headlight, & that was a problem if it burnt out. But, until my Harley Sportster, they didn't, & with the HD, I had to replace the socket & some wires too... NOW, LED!!! Cooler :-)
Thanks! 👍
Love the video however idk where the rc390 fuel economy number comes from but i requally see abot 68-70 when not blasting around even with decent amount ofhighway maybe im luckly with where i live but the 60 mpg seems low,
Great video
QUESTION? What about the Required Maintenance Schedules? I saw one bike that required a top end engine service every
6,000 miles at $500-$600 a pop & that don't include downtime? After a bike, the helmet/gear, & insurances ... Umm, it would
be a kick in the pants to have expensive required maintenance & the Sales Rep ain't gonna tell ya this until you sign the deal!
peace man
This is where Honda shines. Higher cost up front for build quality; but save money in maintenance. It's a win/win in my book.
Yeah, I tend to agree & I can back my feelings as I saw someone buy one of the Chinese bikes for like $2000 & it
wasn't too long before bolts were vibrating out & other problems as well. I think he would up w/ it sitting in the
yard w/ no parts value or anything ; just a couple thousand dollar lesson. I'm not able to buy right now but as
I save I'm looking very hard..... Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki are all brands I trust & each has it's pros. If I bought
today it would be a Yamaha or Kawasaki out of the above bikes but I like the Honda 500's.... there's 2-3 bikes
in the lineup & I liked them even though they seemed kinda heavy, but they were less to insure than 600's &
something that would take a while to grow out of whereas a 300-400cc bike would have ya hungry pretty
soon after buying it. Thanks for the post.... peace
Can you do on best second bike I already have a year with my R3 and considering next option.
Hey HeroRR, I know you're more of a sport bike guy, but can you make a standard/naked/neo-cafe beginner bikes guide as well? Tbh, that category is more closely competed than sport bike, but that's just my thought
@@patrickbai4708 the CB300R and the CBR300R have different geometries and tech so that's why I want to have a deeper dive into this
I would love to see how the CBR 500 and Ninja 500 stack up on this list also.
Well in India Ninja 400 is $7000 while RC390 is $4500 so I guess its an easy choice for me 😉
I would have put in the honda 500. I think the displacement is small enough to be a beginner bike. |My beginner bike was a Gs500. Also the honda 500 is a direct competitor to the ninja 400.
The CBR500R is a very odd motorcycle. It doesn't make much sense as a sport bike for beginners or as a sport bike at all; it is ridiculously overpriced for what it is; the engine is very slow to rev and doesn't like the redline, kicking the budget at 7000 rpm despite revving to 10000 rpm, so you constantly need to short shift it; combined with its short gearing, it is not a good engine for a sportbike. Also, the chassis and overall feel of the bike are sluggish, and it's nowhere near as capable as what a small cc sportbike should feel like. and, despite claiming 47 horsepower, it is actually slower than the Ninja 400 and R3.
CBR300r makes so much more sense. Yes, it is old, but it is extremely cheap, fun, and agile, as small-cc sport bikes should be. Honda just needs to update it and ditch the CBR500R, or make a new engine and chassis for their beginner sport/naked bike.
This Honda 471cc motor and chassis are way more suited for the cb500x with that package; everything clicks together and feels superb, but it's very underwhelming and overpriced on the cbr500r.
What is a good beginner sports bike for someone who is 5ft-11inches?
I wish I can give this video 399 thumbs up!
Thank You HeroRR. This video you made helps alot! Thank You.
I was going with the Kawasaki Ninja 400 as my Top Option. Yamaha R3 second… or vice versa I’m not fully sure but I like Kawasaki’s website (easy to find the information I am looking for) and I like Kawasaki’s electronics.
Styling goes to the R3 though. Both a very reliable too from The Big 4.
I'd like to see this again, but with the cf moto 450ss
Im just kinda starting to get into bikes and when he placed the rc390 last for practicality i was like yup thats the bike imma want 😂 and im thinking thats the one imma get
I somehow doubt the R3 actually has that much worse of mpg in the real world. Ninja 300 is supposed to get 72mpg and I never got anything like that on mine. 55-60 every tank. Perhaps Yamaha is the only one with an honest rating? Enjoyed the vid.
My buddy has an R3 and says it gets really good economy, he doesn’t wring it out but he does drive it a good bit 🤷🏼♂️ I wouldn’t know though, I’m here because I’m wanting to get my first ever bike
I have to applaud Honda for not following along like a sheep, but putting an analog tach on the CBR. Wish they had also used a clock speedo. It is possible to see a needle peripherally , where with a number you must look AT IT to register. People I know in auto repair are getting out because each window regulator has it's own computer, and when a window stops working, people are outraged at repair prices. Call me a ''luddite'', but just give us stuff that continues to work, even if its ''HAND CRANK WINDOWS !!! ''
The 954RR was my first bike
Absolutely loved this video. I am thinking about getting a motorcycle. I am 18 and 5’6.5.
I’m looking at getting a motorcycle but I want something that I can handle and really learn on. I like the Honda CBR the most as it is smaller and less powerful. I have only driven a dirt bike from time to time. So I want to be a safe as possible, but I want to try the freedom that a motorcycle offers.
What do you guys think of the Honda CBR for my size and age. I am very mature for my age but that doesn’t mean I don’t have my moments where I will push the bike. I want something that is entry, and tame but fast enough that it is safe 😂. The Suzuki seems so slow that it’s unsafe.
Anyways my biggest goal is to be safe and still have fun. I don’t care about having the fastest or coolest looking bike. With that in mind would you guys agree that the CBR is best for me? Any feedback would be appreciated!
Also I may want to go to the track in the future. Would I be limiting myself with a CBR? I really don’t want to much power and I want a bike that is smaller so that I can confidently ride. Maybe the R3. Any feedback would be awesome.
My biggest think is I want to learn how to ride a motorcycle on something that is tame and safe for motorcycle standards. I could always switch bikes but would I end up just switch rather soon?
love the amount of effort you put into your vids bro, u deserve more subscribers, looks like i’m gonna have to get that ninja for my first bike 🥷
What about the ninja 650 vs the ninja 400? In terms of value who would win?
In asia they have cbr250r its a beautiful bike. Aesthetic wise it is the most beautiful 250cc bike i have ever seen. Even beautiful than the the zx25r.
Haven’t seen so many unskippable ads in a video in ages
There is Ninja 250 in Japanese market, and competitions are Yamaha YZF-R25, Honda CBR250RR, Suzuki GSX-250R.
There were a time, when KTM RC250 was in sale in Japanese market, but not now.
*Kawasaki ZX-25R, Honda CBR250R are also in a same engine size category, but CBR250R have been discontinued in Japanese market.
My opinion is ... just choose your best liked bike with not very much horse power.
You will end-up with few likes and dislikes of the bike you chosen, anyway.
I’m a beginner and I was thinking 600 because I’m 6 ft 190. I’m not really scared of 600 but I know if I get 600 I won’t have to get another for a long time. Any advice?
Fuk it. Send it
Is it just me or are the power-to-weight ratios computed as weight-to-power instead? Got slightly confused as P2W should be a higher is better stat, right?
I highly recommend 2023 CFMOTO 450SS
Love frm India Bro
A minivan faster than a motorcycle, may as well be a moped... ;-)
RC390 gets a $1K rebate here ( ‘22 model ) three in stock here.
My online biker friend recommended me the honda cbr300r but I wanted the ninja 400 cuz I'm a fan of kawasaki more
they all look equally bad ass in their own way
My question is out of all these which would be good for someone who’s 6’5 an starting to ride.
Ninja probably, but I would go for a dual sport/supermoto style bike if I were that tall. I’m 5’9 and my cb 600 feels tiny. 390 adventure comes to mind.
So which is the safest bike for beginners?
I'm curious how the Honda CB500R would have faired in this competition.
I have been riding a helix 250 for too long it's like a toy for me , also i owned multiple manual 200cc from time to time, i want to get a bike i like (100hp) so i don't know if it too much or what ..( the bike i want is gsxr 750 1985
Now do top fuel efficient bikes for beginners
People in the car world forget about power to weight ratio... My hellcat has 900 horsepower brother.... Cool. Meanwhile, there's 300cc sport bikes destroying 1200cc+ cruisers.. it's not just about power. It's also about the power to weight ratio and the design of the body That's being propelled
Not interested in the class of bikes at all, but your vids are so well put together I watched it anyway lol.
lol same
Do one but for 1000cc bikes
Fantastic video man. I’ve owned the 2022 R3 and now own the 2023 KTM RC390. You can’t go wrong with either. The r3 is smoother and the rc390 is thumpier and more aggressive . Both are so fun, but I feel like the Yamaha is more forgiving where as the KTM will reward you for keeping it where it wants to be in the rev range
I plan on getting either the r2 or rc390 as a first bike. wym by thumper and aggressive
Thoughts on KTM RC 390. In India, There are very few options left for us. Is good enough for begineer riders (Currently Riding Honda SP125 for 3 yrs)
Buy Japanese only
You can't go wrong with the 390s man. They are really great machines for us Indians
@@FluffyBunnySlippers It does not apply here in India. Japanese motorcycles cost stupid amount of money. They don't make sense.
The apache Rr310 BTO is a great option too if you want to save more money plus its adjustable suspension unlike the Rc390 which it doesn't have in the Indian version
Did you say your 600RR has a seat height of 23.3"? Did you have it super lowered?
I heard that too haha, I think he meant 33. 23.3 is even lower than most cruisers!
@@EricLeePiano haha makes sense
9:00 what do you mean your CBR has a 23” seat height? 33”?
Unfortunately, the CBR300 and GSX250R are just not worth the money. You'll Always end up wishing you went for one of the other choices. For my money, i'd say the Kawasaki, closely followed by the KTM. But i'd recommend the Z400 or 390 Duke for any beginner (I know this is a sport bike list, but still ) The truth about the "beginner sport bikes" is that they aren't sporty. Cheap suspension, little adjustability and basically made as cheap as possible. Even a 600-650cc sport bike class cuts some corners. The naked bikes makes more sense when you don't have the performance parts anyway. That said. I'm a sportbike guy myself and would definitively go for the Kawasaki Ninja 400. Personal opinions.
Always buy japanese
What's best for a short guy thats 5'6? I need one reliable to ride everyday. My job is a hour and half from where i live.
Any of the japanese bikes you will be comfortable on.
I just want to ride around town never go fast just enjoy myself what do you all think about that
Any of them pack a lot of fun😂
It might be time to move the cbr 500 to the beginner bike section.
The hinda cbr 300 literally has no reason to exist but to dispose of old engines.
CFMOTO 450sr?
r3 is the best looking boyzzz
I only get about 40mpg on my ninja 400, but that's probably because I have fun when I drive it.
Just get a middleweight bike if you can control yourself and dedicate time to developing core skills. Huge selection in the used market and cheap prices.
Got to agree with you
" KTM RC390 "
Things i love ❤
- Body design,
- Ergonomics,
- Features,
- Console metres
Things I HATED 🤮
- Headlights Ugly
- Single cylinder
" YAMAHA R3 "
Things i love ❤
- Everything
Things I HATED 🤮
- Nothing 🤭
Ktm lacks low end punch. It's a dohc 373.2cc liquid cooled engine which has been made in collaboration with Indian manufacturer Bajaj. As a well aware of it's engine nature it sure lacks low speeds.
I find it strange that Suzuki hasn't replaced the Gixxer 250 with Gixxer 250 SF. Sure it's not a stellar bike, but at least still a better sports bike, being lighter by 20 pounds, simpler single engine that isn't chained to long stroke, most likely cheaper and more attractive to new buyers.
Sooo ….. im 5’6 anyone reccomend which one would best for me lol ( getting my first bike )
Should have included the BMW310
Tire warmers are not something a regular bike needs, I do not like the orange.
I knew that a lot of guys here are hard-boiled and want to go 1000cc, but the KTM Duke 390 gave me quite a scary impression.
Where are the supermotos🔥
Should've been the CBR500R for HONDA.
KTM RC390
So odd, I like the way Kawasaki looks, but it was only second to the Yamaha Blue... I love blue... True Blue Cops, I even smoked True Blue for a time... And, it is American: Red, White & Blue :-) The Yamaha looks fantastic, & if it were as comfortable as my Harley, I may get one. BUT... an in line twin or thumper is not like a V-Twin (or V-4) as the rev's are lower, & less vibration is more comfortable. As I get older - over 60 now - comfort is important. So, as much as I would like a spunky twin, I will keep my comfortable HD... but, that is also a 1200 CC... not a 400... Mabe HD will make a smooth 400 or 600. That would be cool, really cool. The V-Twin has a good sound, low vibration, really good torque, it just makes a comfortable bike. As I get older, riding something that is more than twice my weight is only really good on a windy bridge... lighter is better :-)
You should check out a virago or Buccaneer 250 by a company called Italjet- both use the same 60 degree 250cc v-twin motor. It’s an absolute blast to ride around town but can cruise okay too- I know what you mean about vtwins just being so smooth to ride at any rpm!
400/300cc is too expensive for the rest of the world buy
Rather buy a r15/r125 or xsr 155/125 as they are fun and cheap and can beat 200cc bikes for their 155cc versions and can be bored up to 240cc bog bore kits
5' 8" is NOT SHORT! 😂
Just having to point out the most important thing here 😆
It is
Yes it is short.
I'd rather be 5'8'' than a 6'0'' mean person.
@@TheOriginalCoda Height doesn’t affect your attitude and 5’8 is still short. I don’t really know what you’re trying to say.
if only there was a video about 125s (hint hint?)
They are all the same. Small, light bikes for mostly town work.
@@ralphwarom2514 well yeah but they aren't the same...
@@boxer5755 of course, they all look different, but underneath they're all the same thing, same engine, same everything really. Not really worth comparing.
@@vali69 because the weight differences different chassis and engines which aren’t actually 100% the same don’t make any difference?
@@boxer5755 yes man. What's 5 kilos weight difference when they all push just 15 hp? They're all too miniscule to even consider comparing. And in the end they're all just meant for 16yo who can't yet ride bigger bikes.
Honda needs to pull the 300R from market and sell the 500R as its starter bike.
No cfmoto 300ss?
We want a bike that’s not from China lol
@@NudaMan bet your bike isn't made where you think it is in the first place
@Nick Lathrop Bet it isn't from China.
@lovelessissimo put money on bunch of the parts made to make it are produced in china
@@nicklathrop5191 its funny because a lot of ktms are made in china and cfmoto owns them i think and people still are scared of Chinese bikes
should i buy a cbr300? i am 14 without a license
5’7 120 pounds brw
if i was to get one it would be the 2013 one, but the no gear display is shifting me away…
3:58
Cfmoto 300ss 😢
Wes wes sak enake dewe tenan hahaha
I have a 2003 Jeep grand Cherokee 4.0 that has this about the same 0 to 60 time as the Suzuki!
A 5000+ pound SUV with a 190 hp 21 year old straight six SUV has about the same 0 to 60 as a 300 pound new motorcycle!
That’s pretty bad!
My yamaha mt03 gets 64mpg
I dunno, as a beginner I'd prefer the least powerful bike? Otherwise why not go for a 600cc or more? Like a r7?
I feel the same way but do you buy a Honda or straight to a Lamborghini. It’s best to start low than high.
@@miguel90744I started on a 600 and never had a problem
I'm sooo early
same
I don't know why people hate on Suzuki. It's because they like to reuse stuff for a long time but Toyota does too. And people love Toyota. They're just better at hiding it and also car. People are dumb and don't even look under their hood half the time so they don't even know but a motorcycle person will know usually or they will find out very quickly. But in car world there's people out there driving their cars and they've never even seen the engine
Why does everyone hates Suzy’s so much lmao
Because the GSXR 250 sucks, and they innovate way less than other manufacturers, they update their bikes every 10 years or so, and just try to live off of their past glory, like with the new Hayabusa. They're just a shadow of what they were, and it's a shame because they used to be among the top motorcycle manufacturers.
Gsxr 600/750 & 1000 best bikes ever made but the 250 can go in the trash can, should’ve never been made tbh…
750 best bike ever made
GSX250R is heavy, unusually low power for the segment, and tops out low 70s mph. It's super un-Suzuki, no idea.
@@xorbe2 I’ve seen multiple videos where it tops at 80+ mph. Hitting us with that misinformation