I suspect a lot of the calories burned is actually done by your brain. The brain is the single largest consumer of energy in your body, and the level of concentration required to ride safely is immense.
I initially suspected the same thing tbh....BUT it's actually not the case. Increased concentration/focus only leads to a marginal increase in energy expenditure. The brain spends more energy on the autonomous functions of your body that you don't really think about
It’s an interesting one. If you’re sitting on a Goldwing crunching miles in a straight line it’s bugger all. However, when I was racing in the Australian Superbike Championship, I’d lose on average about 2 kilograms of weight after a race. Yes this was basically fluid however as the heart rate was maximising out it burnt a heap of calories. Nice topic and explanation. 👍😎🇦🇺
I'm stuck in a plateau after 10 months weightloss going from 300lbs to 230lbs, 6'1, 2 months ago started lifting so could be in recomp. Eating 2000-2200 cal a day. Just bought a crf450l and go for my license in two days, hoping riding trails offroad everyday for a few weeks is the extra couple hundred cals a day burnt to break through this stagnated state. Cool video
Sounds like you have a solid plan! Trail riding imo is probably more intense than track riding, although both are high intensity. Gonna be shredded in no time 💪
Bro I did the same thing. Went from 315-215. 1 tip for your plateau...take a couple days to a week off the diet. Don't go crazy but eat a little more to try to retrigger your body to start losing weight again. Kinda like yo yo dieting..but not that extreme. Do that and keep working hard..then get back on your diet...you should push through that plateau.
Almost unrelated but this video reminds me of when I was a kid and my brother's PE teacher wouldn't excuse him from class to race motocross. Said "twisting your wrist isn't exercise". Street riding is much less physically demanding but I can see how it burns more calories than sitting on the couch. Great video topic.
I sniped my 2023 RS660 yesterday… I’m blown away by it… Looks sexy as hell, perfect amount of power, feels great… and I’ve barely even explored it… I’m straight giddy about my riding future
Great data SK, I completely agree that the metric for calorie burn on the bike is stated quite low… the 3.5 to 6 levels make way more sense to me.. btw I got married at Sanborne skyline park, left before the bridge under construction. Love the roads in the bay and how fast you are on them. 🤙 keep it pinned!
Appreciate the support brotha! And yeah, the higher levels are likely the more true rate haha. Ooo I always wondered what was on the left side. I see cars going there sometimes, but never knew what was there. The more you know 😅
When I ride I make sure I eat and drink an extra portion of anything because riding requires strength, getting tired and weak while riding it's dangerous.
No sir. The EU ones vibrate less so you could get those, but you lose the turn signals. Could niuy an upmap to transfer the signals to the headlights, but that's a pricey option
@@SK_XIII - Is it legal in the US then, though, with the signals-in-headlamps route? Or is it like the fender eliminators; dealers have to sell them a certain way but customers can mod them?
@@SongJLikes I guess technically they'd be illegal in the states. But if a cop saw you, if you at least had some turn signals that are visible, you'll likely be ok
@@SK_XIII - Or at least perhaps get a warning/fix-it ticket… appreciate ya! Oh, one last question, how did you get your stock bar ends off of this thing!?? I’m trying to put on this evotech bar ends/lever guard set, but no budging the stock bar ends….
@@SK_XIII if someone lost massive amount of size too quickly they will definitely have issues with sagging skin but for the average man that wants to get his abs looking buff it's actually a good option
hey i got a question bro, so i really like the color way of your rs660 but i think it’s exclusive for older model’s is there anyway to buy or order older model rs660 to dealers
I suspect a lot of the calories burned is actually done by your brain. The brain is the single largest consumer of energy in your body, and the level of concentration required to ride safely is immense.
I initially suspected the same thing tbh....BUT it's actually not the case. Increased concentration/focus only leads to a marginal increase in energy expenditure. The brain spends more energy on the autonomous functions of your body that you don't really think about
Riding motorcycles has always been my main outdoor activity for most of my life.
It can definitely keep you in shape if you do it often.
Totally! And there are a lot more benefits to it than just weight management to 🙌
It’s an interesting one. If you’re sitting on a Goldwing crunching miles in a straight line it’s bugger all. However, when I was racing in the Australian Superbike Championship, I’d lose on average about 2 kilograms of weight after a race. Yes this was basically fluid however as the heart rate was maximising out it burnt a heap of calories. Nice topic and explanation. 👍😎🇦🇺
Nice to hear your thoughts on this since you used to race! At that level of riding, you are definitely getting a workout in 🙌
Excellent subject and perfectly approached! Thanks mate! 🤙🏼
Thanks mate! Appreciate the support 🙌 Definitely took a while to research haha
I'm stuck in a plateau after 10 months weightloss going from 300lbs to 230lbs, 6'1, 2 months ago started lifting so could be in recomp. Eating 2000-2200 cal a day. Just bought a crf450l and go for my license in two days, hoping riding trails offroad everyday for a few weeks is the extra couple hundred cals a day burnt to break through this stagnated state. Cool video
Sounds like you have a solid plan! Trail riding imo is probably more intense than track riding, although both are high intensity. Gonna be shredded in no time 💪
Bro I did the same thing. Went from 315-215. 1 tip for your plateau...take a couple days to a week off the diet. Don't go crazy but eat a little more to try to retrigger your body to start losing weight again. Kinda like yo yo dieting..but not that extreme. Do that and keep working hard..then get back on your diet...you should push through that plateau.
Almost unrelated but this video reminds me of when I was a kid and my brother's PE teacher wouldn't excuse him from class to race motocross. Said "twisting your wrist isn't exercise". Street riding is much less physically demanding but I can see how it burns more calories than sitting on the couch. Great video topic.
🤣🤣 motocross would be burning so many calories. Sucks the PE teacher didn't know better. Appreciate the comment mate!
Doing a day on the track is a full body workout, for sure
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I sniped my 2023 RS660 yesterday… I’m blown away by it… Looks sexy as hell, perfect amount of power, feels great… and I’ve barely even explored it… I’m straight giddy about my riding future
Nice!! what colorway did you end up getting?
@@SK_XIII - the ‘23-style Apex Black, and it is absolutely perfect for my tastes… the color way, AND the bike.
Great data SK, I completely agree that the metric for calorie burn on the bike is stated quite low… the 3.5 to 6 levels make way more sense to me.. btw I got married at Sanborne skyline park, left before the bridge under construction. Love the roads in the bay and how fast you are on them. 🤙 keep it pinned!
Appreciate the support brotha! And yeah, the higher levels are likely the more true rate haha. Ooo I always wondered what was on the left side. I see cars going there sometimes, but never knew what was there. The more you know 😅
You know I never thought about it, but riding in 90 degree weather with a black leather jacket is like hanging out in a sauna. Lol!
hahaha oh 100%! Those are the days I want to be a squid so bad...but I like my flesh intact so sauna it is 🤣
When I ride I make sure I eat and drink an extra portion of anything because riding requires strength, getting tired and weak while riding it's dangerous.
Any progress on figuring out the mirror vibration issues on the rs660?
No sir. The EU ones vibrate less so you could get those, but you lose the turn signals. Could niuy an upmap to transfer the signals to the headlights, but that's a pricey option
@@SK_XIII - Is it legal in the US then, though, with the signals-in-headlamps route? Or is it like the fender eliminators; dealers have to sell them a certain way but customers can mod them?
@@SongJLikes I guess technically they'd be illegal in the states. But if a cop saw you, if you at least had some turn signals that are visible, you'll likely be ok
@@SK_XIII - Or at least perhaps get a warning/fix-it ticket… appreciate ya!
Oh, one last question, how did you get your stock bar ends off of this thing!?? I’m trying to put on this evotech bar ends/lever guard set, but no budging the stock bar ends….
@@SongJLikes do it on a hot day or blow a hair dryer/heat gun around it. OEM uses some strong loctite 🤣
The carnivore diet is a great option for losing unwanted body fat with most people losing 2-7kg per week on average
😱 losing 2-7kg sounds dangerous haha. Definitely too fast of a rate. But agree, high protein diets help with fat loss and muscle retention
@@SK_XIII if someone lost massive amount of size too quickly they will definitely have issues with sagging skin but for the average man that wants to get his abs looking buff it's actually a good option
Love them mirrors
hey i got a question bro, so i really like the color way of your rs660 but i think it’s exclusive for older model’s is there anyway to buy or order older model rs660 to dealers
Not that I know of mate...used might be your best bet. Unless there is a dealer out there that has unsold 2021/2022s
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