There is always the option of the Z400 with the Kawasaki. It has a way better riding position, same or even better torque and engine performance and I believe it would give a waaaay more comfortable riding, given it is the track, the Streets, highway or even the desert areas. You guys should give it a try and see how it goes!
@@blkhwk737 The Versys -X300 might be a good bike for a beginner considering it's lighter and not quite as fast. And only $6100. I wonder how it would have done in this challenge against the Beemer and the Himalayan.
This was one of the rare 40+ minute videos on TH-cam that I started with no intention of watching the whole thing and skipping through sections, but ended up watching the whole video minute-by-minute in one sitting. Excellent quality, and really enjoyable seeing a group of friends competing and having fun.
As a Ninja 400 owner (since 2019), I completely agree with this review. One thing I would like to add would be the reliability factor: in my 4 years (and 54K Kms) of owning the bike as a daily commuter and weekend mountain runs, it hasn't given me any problems or issues whatsoever.
@@Tanya_Von-Degurechaff Surprisingly no valve issues (yet). It is, however, beginning to sound like I may need to replace the shims since there are now faint ticking sounds when the engine is hot. I've had it checked at around 40k Kms but it was still good then.
Change my mind: Anyone saying "don't get anything under 600cc or you'll get bored fast" is either a straight line highway rider or hasn't had many bikes.
That is too simplistic. Displacement does not equal horsepower, Engine design and overall weight are very important for performance. Even in this test, the Honda with 290cc easily outran the 349cc Royal Enfield. The KTM 390's and Kawasaki 400 twins are quicker than most V-twin cruisers under 900cc and are very close to stock 1200 sportsters. The Royal Enfield 650's are slower too, but still a lot of fun. I have been riding off and on for almost 50 years and currently ride a Z400 because it is light, fun and quick enough for me. For me, light weight and good handling make twisty backroads a lot of fun. Heck, even tootling though neighborhoods with sharp enough turns can be a good time.
As a recent convert to Royal Enfield, it was interesting to see how it compared head to head with its classmates & nice to see it put up a good fight. After owning other bikes, I found it gets back to basics so well & despite being scared by the low power, it actually goes really well in suburban riding. Specs & tests only say so much; motorcycles are about what moves your soul & RE does it for me.
It was my favorite as well, also looks the best imo. The repair bill is a major thing, I like the Ninja 400 but imagine paying $350 to replace one scratched fairing... no thanks.
I wish the RE Classic 350 was available for the test. As stated above, it would have crushed on style. I have a Himalayan, and at 411cc, this may have been a different test altogether.
The problem with the drop test is that it doesnt show how tough the bikes really are. As a beginner, I dropped my Meteor 350 three times. Only thing that needed replacing was the brake lever, once. The thing is a tank.
As someone who wants to get into biking I think I would go for the Meteor tbh, I'm not looking for speed, I love the classic style plus its not too expensive in the repair costs compared to everything else and its not like I would be throwing it around to have reason to repair it constantly, if I had the money to factor in expensive repair costs I would maybe have the GS
Which bike did you pick? If you don't have one yet, check 500 ccm offers. 20HP is too little power, and the Enfield is a heavy motorcycle for a 300 class. Something like ER 500 or CBF500 are both decent starter choices. Even SV650 is frankly a beginner-friendly motorcycle. If you are looking for a cruiser, such as a Royal Enfield Meteor 300, the Honda VT600C will handle even better than this and its reliability is day and night compared to Enfield.
You know, even though I own two bikes already, this was one of the best motorcycling videos I have seen in a long time. Because the FUN was there. The sheer unadulterated joy of riding was everywhere in this video. Well done everyone.
This is SUCH a well made video! From concept, to production, to the vibe. Everything is on point. I had a smile on my face throughout the 40 minutes. I wish you had included the 390 duke 😁 That was my beginner bike and it can EASILY crush all these tests.
@@chrishart8548 I have no idea what you guys do to that motor. Here in India, they are considered to be pretty bullet proof even in the sweltering tropical heat
@@raghunathattarde960 It MIGHT be that they're riding at higher speeds. I rode in India (on a RE Himalayan in Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh) and it was hard to ride any distance at >100 KPH where here in the States you might not ride slower than that for the bulk of your ride especially outside of Urban areas.
@@raghunathattarde960never had a problem with my 390 Duke(2022.) It has north of 4000 miles on it and I have 4 decades if riding experience and bikes of all sizes including many track days. I bought it for mountain roads and I run it.
@Jen "Jrod" Dunstan I constantly look at jumps and ruts and terrain and think "Oh that doesn't look that bad" before remembering that I'm used to offroading on a mountain bike that weighs like 30 pounds, not 300 😅
Kudos to both but especially Patrick. You have to remember that the first scramblers were just cruisers without fairings, so Jen had a slight advantage. Patrick, with his weight, on a sport bike, getting air and curving corners on the dirt is very impressive and a testament of his skill
God this video’s so underrated, especially for someone like me who’s basically decided on a Ninja 400 as his first bike but gets double-minded since each bike has its own little quirks and cool factors
So glad that Zach and Ari are joined at the hip as far as where they work. What a great team. Revzilla has the Dynamic Duo of motorcycling journalists. Don't ever stop. Keep the shiny side up.
I think the reason the Sondors was so slow was that the claimed torque (if it's even accurate) is direct wheel torque, whereas the rest of the bikes have their engine torque multiplied by the transmission and chain, leading to a much higher wheel torque. It's like starting in 6th gear.
Sondors deliberately limits the torque on initial acceleration runs by selecting “soft start” throttle mapping on the programming for its controller. I assume this is done in an effort to maintain new rider friendliness and long battery life. Many high power Electric bikes become uncontrollable stoplight wheelie machines without limiting the throttle mapping as 100% of their torque is delivered at zero rpm.
@@beachdoktor1 Some gas bikes do the same thing. In this case, however, the Sondors was fighting for last with a Royal Enfield Meteor 350, so I don't think there was much risk of it being uncontrollable. The RE meteor 350 has a first gear drive ratio of approximately 3:1 and a final drive gear ratio of approximately 2.8:1. At the engine's peak torque of 27 NM, the rear wheel is getting 156.6 NM of torque, or 115.5 ft/lbs. That's not far off of what the Sondors claims. Accounting for a healthy dose of startup bullshit, and the fact that the two machines were roughly comparable in terms of performance makes a lot of sense.
@@beachdoktor1 My Zero DSR definitely limits torque from a stop. Gun it from a rolling start though and it takes off like a rocket. My brother's FX software is a lot less limiting, and it will power wheelie like nobody's business. Even with over 30 less horsepower, it will beat my DSR from a stop up to about 30. Both bikes absolutely have the capability of looping out from a standstill if Zero were to allow 100% torque from a stop.
@@beachdoktor1 Most of them don't limit it because they're uncontrollable - most of them do it to keep the transmission in one piece. Electric motors make a whole heck of a lot of torque at pretty much zero rpm and if you make a transmission (geared or otherwise) which can take that hit then you have more weight and a lot of extra drag which kills range. Since that torque ability drops off so soon they usually build the components to safely take the torque from a few mph because there's no point in having massive final drives or in the Sondors' case internal shafts when that torque is only there at pretty much a standstill. Lets be honest too - this thing couldn't keep with a Meteor 350 so there is no uncontrollable excuse on the planet thats going to wash.
@@crudboy12 I don't have direct experience with these particular bikes but it is also possible that Sondors did that because of how electric motorcycles deliver their power rather than how much. Electric motors can put their power down much faster than a ICE motor can and that can and has caused issues for others. Although I think it is more likely that this is just a case of Sondors playing games with the spec sheets. I am not EV apathetic as a matter of fact I am planning on getting an EV. I also think the Sondors is a decent bike but they have already demonstrated themselves to be somewhat untrustworthy. Conjecture of course I know nothing.
Jen on the RE smashed everyone on the looks/style (while riding) department though, looked the coolest during the drag race which was the closest they came to cruising
To be fair, that last test also depended a lot on rider skill. I'm sure you're all good riders, but I'd have been interested to see the range of finishing orders if you're all swapped bikes.
I ride a Meteor 350 myself as someone who only just first bought a motorcycle last summer, and I love it. I don't have nearly the time or the distance spent on the bike I'd like to at this point between a bad leg injury, a colder than usual winter, and now a bunch of road construction repaving my entire street -- but I am so eager to spend time in the saddle this year and develop my skills and confidence. What little time I have been able to spend on the bike has been lovely. Every now and then I even go out to the garage just to sit on it, or sit and look at it. Ari had it right in the conclusion, it has so much charm and presence for a fairly small little bike, and while I'm riding it at least I'm not at all bothered by relatively high weight or low power for its size; it's comfortable, it's pleasant, it's fun, it's surprisingly light and nimble feeling to maneuver. Of the five bikes in the video before and after the tests I stand by my choice and love my little RE, and I was quite happy actually that watching the video didn't sway me at all in my decision it made me even more confident that while each of the bikes is a great choice and the right bike for someone I already have the best of the five options possible for me.
@@nonsononessunooko4066 I got the RE Classic too!! But have to say that it was a hard decision to make! I'm still learning, and was really happy that it was Jen the one who got the RE!
I fell in love with the RE classic but after research I went and bought the Int650 Mk2. My first bike as well. It came down to I have highway driving in Texas no city area near me.
Absolutely love my KRT green Ninja 400, which is my first bike. The only problem is that it looks faster than it is, not sure why everyone thinks I'm trying to race them. But being able to go full throttle and not die in the SoCal canyons makes it so fun.
Yet AGAIN, the Revzilla team has created one of my favorite videos about motorcycling. I love how informative, entertaining, and generally, well-produced this content is, and I constantly look forward to seeing more from the team!
I thought it was AWESOME, how you displayed all the metrics for the bikes, lined up. THAT was a really cool little video effect, & was very easy to get all the info you'd want at first glance. And you know what, the rest of the video turned out more fun & informative than I expected. What a cool little project you guys put together.
Just a note: the Metacycle has 130Nm peak from its rear hub mounted motor. The Meteor 350 has 27Nm at the crankshaft times 2.3 for the primary drive, times 2.6 for 1st gear reduction, times 2.8 for the final drive - making a total of 452Nm of torque at the back wheel (@ 4,000rpm in 1st gear). Of course the Metacycle came last!
Thanks for pointing that out. People - even professional testers - often confuse engine crankshaft torque and rear wheel torque, especially now that several e bikes use hub motors where the motor and the wheel are basically the same thing...
I actually got to ride the Meteor 350 on my last trip to India and was pretty impressed with how much Royal Enfield has improved from what they used to be back in the day.
Looks like a group of friends having fun producing a high quality video :) Was initially planning to skim through a 42min video but ended up watching the whole thing.
Good stuff! This is rare for me to comment on any TH-cam video, let alone a motorcycle video. I am providing my cost to repair after dropping my used Triumph Trident 660 twice within two days. OEM front brake lever - $70 OEM rear brake pedal - $129 OEM Bar End Finishers (x2 as the ones on the bike were aftermarket) - $52 DIY install - $251 total. Extras: Amazon levers - $29 OEM frame sliders - $152 I’m keeping and displaying the mangled parts as an example of what not to do!
It would have been interesting to see which motorcycle they would have picked, if given the option. Then see if they still felt good about their pick at the end of the video. Similar to what new riders go through when picking their first bike. Great video as always!
That would've been pretty cool, if the person who draws number one from the hat gets the first choice, then number 2 etc. But, the randomness was fun too. And the top two would've definitely been the BMW and the Ninja, with the Sondors no doubt going dead last.
You guys have clearly mastered the art of keeping your viewers hooked irrespective of the motorcycles you are riding. Simple, authentic and pure motorcyclists for the win!
Great group ride! Great beginning for a series, next would be bikes between 500-1000 cc.I recalculated the test scores, Jen gets 10 points for doing the most with the least and WINS!!
Proud of the two Indian bikes on there :) I've ridden them (RE and GS) both and i gotta tell ya, the Indian motorcycle market has some of the toughest competition out there. These are some of the best motorcycles I've ridden and they're a great choice for any beginners out there.
I also think it would have been interesting to swap out the Metor with either the Classic 350, Hunter, or Himalayan, but I think for this test they wanted to have a cruiser, sportbike, ADV, dual-sport, and electric. As the owner of several bikes including a beefy 1250 GSA, I'm still jumping on my Classic and Himalayan to have fun. I think RE is on a roll with things and the US market is really just now opening up for them.
I have a '22 himi and I ❤ it. I put 1500 miles on it in the first month I owned it. My understanding is that RE is coming out with either a 450 or 650 as an update. I hope that they keep them oil-cooled thumpers with NO tech. I get complements on my bike all the time from old guys that think it is an old bike. They can't believe it when I tell them it's a '22.
Guys, this was one of my favorite Rev videos EVER. Would absolutely love to see this format for all sorts of different level bikes, maybe a second bike video next? Thanks for the video, great stuff!
I love how even though the tally sheet tells the "most capable" and "must-a-choice bike", they still highlight and compliment them at the end of the video. There is no perfect bike, only perfect moments with your bike of choice.
9:08, When you told that RE meteor is heaviest, i was like how is it possible. I own meteor and it feels lighter then my other same range bikes. But now i know why. BTW great video 👍👍
Another CTXP gem. What a great way to compare motorcycles. What a team of riders to inspire us! RevZilla has, yet again, raised the bar for Moto journalism. For me, I'll take the Ninja 400. Patrick proved it can do everything!
my first beginner bike was used 2015 Honda ctx700n DCT I got for $4k and 9k miles. Low seat height, simple controls and dash. very stable and easy to ride. Bonus 60+mpg around town.
I got a G310GS because I wanted to try a little bit of every kind of riding, and I'm really glad I did. It's not the fastest or the offroadiest bike, but it has done everything I've asked it to with no complaints.
The 310 unfortunately suffers in the same area the Himalayan does, HP. You're never going to win a speed race with either of them, but they are great bike choices. I've been riding for over 40 years now and still find myself on my smaller bikes more often than my big GSA for a lot of tasks.
My first bike was and still is the Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Honestly, it is an unbelievably amazing machine. I would highly recommend it to new riders like myself.
Dang I love this episode even better than the last! How do you guys consistently knock it out of the park with the quality content! Really awesome job showing off how fun beginner bikes can be!
wish you guys also included a "off the bike manouvering" test as well as pointing out comfort and confidence when riding in situations (twisties, urban, offroad) other than that, great video, was a joy to watch and its always good to get new people into riding with good recommendations
11:14 I want to mention that I had a friend crash his Meteor 350 at just 40kmph, but on the right side. His repair bill came up to 75k Indian Rupees approx (a third of the cost of the bike). The whole exhaust, both master cylinders and the metal parts added up big time. Meanwhile my Yamaha R15 crashed at 80kmph and I spent less than 4k INR because the fairings kept the pricey bits away from the tarmac.
@@stmboat I own one myself as my first bike (even the same Fireball Yellow colour way Jen is riding in the video) and I love it. Going in I expected it would probably come last in the testing overall, and was pleasantly surprised how well it did in the first two tests because I haven't done any accessory or replacement parts buying (and haven't dropped it yet), but of the five bikes presented if I had to pick one all over again to buy for myself it would still be the Meteor. I just love it to bits. Ari has it right in the conclusion, even though it's heavy and slow and the maintenance is inconvenient to say the least it's just so endlessly charming and pleasant to spend time on. Though I will say the idea of a more do-it-all adventure like the G310s is pretty appealing as well and would definitely be my choice if I were to pick a SECOND bike out of the same list.
I've got no interest in the Meteor. But every time I see an RE, I do a head turn. They definitely have curb appeal for sure. Ok, I would definitely consider a GT, if I was in that market.
@@JoshuaTootell : for city commuting, something like the Metor or Classic 350 is the perfect choice. However, if you need to blow down the highway, neither are going to impress you. But as the owner of a Classic 350, it turns heads like nobody's business. I think the old school charm simply wins people over. As somebody who owns big and small bikes, I can say there's a place for both.
I agree, I just don't have a need or want for that. I'm mostly a track rider. To the point I don't even know why I have a street GSXR, I should just put track plastics on it. But I also have a 50cc track bike @@waynebrissette9459
17:03, Jen's build up and then her laugh after she wins against the sondors was the highlight of my week. I rewatched that like 5 times and laughed so hard each time. Omg that was awesome and hilarious. Great camera angle too. That never works out usually but it did this time. Kudos to the person who placed Jen's camera.
Im suppose to be studying for finals but instead I'm watching the beginner bike shoot out...Loving this episode. Yes like someone mentioned, definitely get the group together more often.
Having owned a Ninja 250 and a Royal Enfield 500 I would have to choose the Ninja 400 and the RE ( but in the classic 350 style with dirt tyres as these make a great dual sport bike). With my type of riding these 2 would cover every type of riding I would need. The 400 for when I need a bit of speed and the 350 when I want a bit of class.
When the video started, I was already rooting for the Ninja. As a former Ninja 300 owner, I was truly astounded by the 400's performance and overall usability. Needless to say I was happy to see it won, right? LOL Thanks for another excellent video, guys!
While there is a place for this category of bikes, whenever I'm talking to someone thinking about getting into riding, my usual suggestion is to buy used. Usually you can keep it for a year, put some miles on it, and when you are ready to upgrade, sell it for nearly the same money that you paid for it. many people don't realize that bikes hold value much better than cars do, but the transition from new to used still comes with a good chunk of depreciation.
There's a sort of comfort in knowing your bike is new from the dealer, still under warranty, and you can go through the dealer no questions asked for all sorts of maintenance needs and part replacement and so on. As well as not needing to wonder what the previous owner did or did not do to the bike during their time with it. Especially as a new rider without the experience on bikes and around bikes, there are a lot of extra potential pitfalls buying used. BUT obviously you're right there are very many great used bikes similar to (or even exactly for the four gas machines) the bikes in the video, and you can get them for a lot cheaper than buying the new one. There's effectively a huge surcharge for that confidence and convenience at the dealership as opposed to buying second-hand.
It's tough to put into words how well you all do these things. The trips up to Alaska, taking old bikes only off road, carrying them across pavement. I'll be doing a piece called "A to Z - The Joys of Motorcycling." As in Ari to Zack....
Such a great and entertaining video. Loved every second of it and walked away with a few more tokens of knowledge to boot! Would love to see a series come of this with differing barriers for entry as far as skill and price point. Even running the exact same tests would be fun to see again with a few beefier offerings. Fantastic work team! I’ll be looking out for more content like this for sure
I had my heart set on a ninja 400 as my first bike, ended up getting a second hand Honda CBR250R. And then I couldn’t decide between the ninja400 or the meteor 350 as a second bike, this just made that choice even harder! 😂
Great and entertaining video! After learning riding basics on a CSC San Gabriel, the girlfriend bought a Ninja 400, for her first "real" bike. 2 years and 30,000 miles later, she was ready to step up to a bigger bike, but then reconsidered. So far, she's gone on a 2,000 mile road trip, ridden Southern California canyons, and gone 100 mph on the Ninja. It fits her, she's completely comfortable, and it has done everything she's ever asked of it. So...she bought another one! Great bike.
I love RevZilla. I buy everything i can there because of the support they give back to us through these videos, the fests they participate in and common tread.
Nice to see more of the team in a CTXP! The fact that Zach's foot-push start actually helped is amazing XD Also that drop from the stoppy at 19:00 sounded like a bicycle lol, I really wish more electric motorcycles were better😭
I love the videos y’all have been making lately, especially Ari’s ASMR bike restorations 🛠️. It’s good to see motorcycle content that really drives home the point that no matter what you’re riding, it’s always fun just to be out on two wheels, especially with good company. ❤
Please bring this series back again - would really love to see some more contenders like the KTM duke 390/390 adventure, z400, etc. Also, please highlight reliability here because some bikes might actually win the competition based on reliability alone.
I’ve been riding an R3 for three years, I weigh 230lbs, and I can’t wait to keep this bike for years and years to come! Small bikes are such a riot and I’ll never get bored of hearing a tiny twin scream its head off
Great concept, entertaining and informative execution! I think that with the choice of tests, the scoring only really shows how "compromised" the two bikes in last place are; or rather, how much more focused they are in their respective niches. The Honda is soft and friendly for trail and city use and the Royal Enfield is intended to be more of a laid-back "vintage experience" on a budget. Neither are really the peak of today's do-it-all machines, but certainly each represents much of what bikes do best and also offer a slightly different flavour from the norm. The Sondors coming mid pack probably shows that electric really works for an everyday bike, amazing actually. Ultimately, the fact that the Ninja won shows that the old maxim in biking still holds true: he who has the most power, stays out front :D
Other motorcycle reviewers have got a lot to learn form this video. Hope such tests are adopted by other publications in their comparo too. Great job Revzilla!!!!
This is one of the best videos I have seen that is informative on getting people into the hobby and also wildly entertaining for those already in it, you touch upon a huge range of styles of riding and their pros and cons while making it a joy to watch and learn. Very good work guys!
I don't ride motorcycles but I am doing research for a book I am writing and videos like this are invaluable for research and tweaking how I should write about the vehicles my characters are riding.
Hands down one of the best videos on youtube at the moment, almost perfect review (other than the selection of bikes, but ok under 6k), nice hosts, nice challenges. Great work guys!!!!!
Ninja 400 first biker here. This bike has been a privilege to put ~5,000 miles on as my first motorcycle ever and I am happy I got this over any other bike!!!!
I did my riding classes and exam on a Ninja 400. Super cool and super fun but also super uncomfortable for me. I never knew of the Sondors or RE Meteor 350. They look nice, I'll have to try them sometime!
Thanks for showing the fun of riding a small bike (while I don't own one I can appreciate them still) I love all the stuff all you guys do. Thanks to helping motorcycling with great content.
This group has "original Top Gear" like potential. Loved it, keep it going! Also, I'm keeping my hopes up that Revzillla will open a European store (at least Online).
Huge Zach, Ari and Spurg fan!! Love this collaboration with all of our favorite Revzilla creators. The video shots from all of the different riders was excellent. And challenges were hilarious and entertaining. This was great.
Riding meteor 350 in conditions like that requires skill. Jen won the test for me. But it's so satisfying to watch Ninja just ripping through everybody on tarmac
Another great production from CTXP! And it was awesome to see Jen, Patrick,, and Spurge in the video (as well as Zack and Ari of course). Keep up the awesome work.
Wow, top notch production guys! Thoroughly enjoyed it all, from start to finish and learnt some great things so thank you! As for me I went with the high performance liquid cooled (2016) YAMAHA WR125X SuperMoto & I have to say it it the best investment I've ever made! Such exceptional control, perelli speed demon tyres which feel like literal glue on the road (also went tech 7 drystar and have to say it feels incredible to ride ever since, you feel completely planted on the pegs no matter what position & fully waterproof peace of mind!) It is such a shame that the only manufacturer left doing a 125 Road Legal SuperMoto is Aprilia these days... I've also stuck to 125's due to just loving this model sooo much, I'm not about speed tbh, I just love twistys and scrapping around a/b road country lanes in the UK. I will however totally look to an ADV (Loving the BMW & KTM 300-600cc Models) as they clearly are the best for an all terrain premium experience, especially on the road with all that aerodynamic fairing which SuperMoto's lack, or I may go to another higher cc SuperMoto... I also went all out on all tools needed, to save hundreds in repair & labour costs and a Haynes specific Yamaha WR125 manual (definitely worth it's weight in gold if not even more so!) And now fully self suffiecient, and you're so right about it being calming & therapeutic for the mind. Found a new love for engineering & mechanical work now honestly, and I'm not sure I would have done it all that way if not for you expertise & brilliant videos covering everything. 🙏🏻 Love to see it & keep up the excellent work you all do! Greetings from the UK my fellow Bikers and have a brilliant year to the entire team at @RevZilla 👊🏻😃❤️
One of my favorite channels and definitely the best place to buy all things motorcycle. You guys are fun and so knowledgeable your passion shines through.
Thank you. I found the comparison entertaining. Found it interesting that the only two bikes I would be interested in tied for 4th place. Keep the videos coming..
What an awesome video. would be nice if you included an fuel consumption test. Or tested the fuel mileage on the last test. Maybe with fuel prices to compare it to the electric.
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So, you pick the biggest CC bike for the beginner? 😅😂
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It's hard to ignore performance when you are shopping for a motorcycle... even if it is your first bike.
@@marscruz
Yep, especially seasoned riders like Revzilla employees.
There is always the option of the Z400 with the Kawasaki. It has a way better riding position, same or even better torque and engine performance and I believe it would give a waaaay more comfortable riding, given it is the track, the Streets, highway or even the desert areas. You guys should give it a try and see how it goes!
@@blkhwk737
The Versys -X300 might be a good bike for a beginner considering it's lighter and not quite as fast. And only $6100. I wonder how it would have done in this challenge against the Beemer and the Himalayan.
This was one of the rare 40+ minute videos on TH-cam that I started with no intention of watching the whole thing and skipping through sections, but ended up watching the whole video minute-by-minute in one sitting. Excellent quality, and really enjoyable seeing a group of friends competing and having fun.
Same here honestly. It was a pleasant surprise it turned out better than expected. Good synergy amongst the host.
Same thing here.
Bro I didn’t even realise that this is 40 min long video….I was thinking it as of 15-18 min long video 😮
Just observed this when u pointed it out 😅
I read your comment and skipped straight to the end.
Same! :)
As a Ninja 400 owner (since 2019), I completely agree with this review. One thing I would like to add would be the reliability factor: in my 4 years (and 54K Kms) of owning the bike as a daily commuter and weekend mountain runs, it hasn't given me any problems or issues whatsoever.
The Japanese are most reliable always 🤷♀️
Versys 400 (450?) X pleeeeeaaaase!
No, Kawasaki Z 450 scrambler. A Poormans W 800
In the entire time you've had it, have you done valve clearance checks? And has it given any valve issues? Thank you!
@@Tanya_Von-Degurechaff Surprisingly no valve issues (yet). It is, however, beginning to sound like I may need to replace the shims since there are now faint ticking sounds when the engine is hot. I've had it checked at around 40k Kms but it was still good then.
Change my mind: Anyone saying "don't get anything under 600cc or you'll get bored fast" is either a straight line highway rider or hasn't had many bikes.
I’ve had my RE Classic 350 for a year now, and have been riding bikes since 1980, more or less.
I have ludicrous amounts of fun on that little 350.
@@electragician the new one or the UCE engine one ?
Traded sv650 in against the G310GS, which I've had for a year now absolutely love the GS.
@@chinmayadixitNTPH The new “reborn” one. A 2022 model.
That is too simplistic. Displacement does not equal horsepower, Engine design and overall weight are very important for performance. Even in this test, the Honda with 290cc easily outran the 349cc Royal Enfield. The KTM 390's and Kawasaki 400 twins are quicker than most V-twin cruisers under 900cc and are very close to stock 1200 sportsters. The Royal Enfield 650's are slower too, but still a lot of fun.
I have been riding off and on for almost 50 years and currently ride a Z400 because it is light, fun and quick enough for me. For me, light weight and good handling make twisty backroads a lot of fun. Heck, even tootling though neighborhoods with sharp enough turns can be a good time.
As a recent convert to Royal Enfield, it was interesting to see how it compared head to head with its classmates & nice to see it put up a good fight. After owning other bikes, I found it gets back to basics so well & despite being scared by the low power, it actually goes really well in suburban riding. Specs & tests only say so much; motorcycles are about what moves your soul & RE does it for me.
It was my favorite as well, also looks the best imo. The repair bill is a major thing, I like the Ninja 400 but imagine paying $350 to replace one scratched fairing... no thanks.
They needed one more category judging each of the bikes on how cool they look while driving slow. :) The Enfield crushes the rest in that category.
I wish the RE Classic 350 was available for the test. As stated above, it would have crushed on style. I have a Himalayan, and at 411cc, this may have been a different test altogether.
@@TictacAddict1 Yup, the Classic seems to be the pick of the 350 range in all the tests I've seen. Love mine :)
Well said. A moto or sporty car is about the connection to the road and emotion. Quarter mile specs don't convey that at all.
Petition to get the rest of the team on camera more often! Really fun to see the group.
This group video was one of the most fun things they've done in awhile!
@@zdc590why not
Really enjoyable video to watch 👍👍👍🥇🥇
Informative & entertaining 😊😊
omg dude, hang in there, spring weather is coming :) @@zdc590
I have a purple R3, but I found myself rooting for Jen and the Meteor 350! I was also surprised on how close the race was the whole time!
What's your instagram 🥺🥺
@@andrewcarnegie5342lock in bruh
@@andrewcarnegie5342we must focus brother
She looked gracefully riding the Meteor.
The problem with the drop test is that it doesnt show how tough the bikes really are. As a beginner, I dropped my Meteor 350 three times. Only thing that needed replacing was the brake lever, once. The thing is a tank.
Well, it kinda depends on where and how you drop it. I mean, you could get unlucky and drop it on a boulder or something and bust your fuel tank.
@@SkinnyBlackout I dropped a Suzuki Inazuma 250 and cracked one of the exhaust pipes, nothing else was damaged...
I think they already accounted for the worst case scenario, that why all the parts that touched the ground was part of the replacement computation.
@@BradleyGibbs thats no what he said tho is it? my english is not perfect so im actually curious
@@SkinnyBlackout that's what crash guards are for.
As someone who wants to get into biking I think I would go for the Meteor tbh, I'm not looking for speed, I love the classic style plus its not too expensive in the repair costs compared to everything else and its not like I would be throwing it around to have reason to repair it constantly, if I had the money to factor in expensive repair costs I would maybe have the GS
Which bike did you pick? If you don't have one yet, check 500 ccm offers. 20HP is too little power, and the Enfield is a heavy motorcycle for a 300 class.
Something like ER 500 or CBF500 are both decent starter choices. Even SV650 is frankly a beginner-friendly motorcycle. If you are looking for a cruiser, such as a Royal Enfield Meteor 300, the Honda VT600C will handle even better than this and its reliability is day and night compared to Enfield.
You know, even though I own two bikes already, this was one of the best motorcycling videos I have seen in a long time. Because the FUN was there. The sheer unadulterated joy of riding was everywhere in this video. Well done everyone.
Came to say the same thing. I have 2 bikes and not in the market for any of these and I still couldn't stop watching. Very entertaining and engaging.
Ditto!
thats the entire reason i am looking at getting a 400 one of these days. less stress more fun
Just shows it's so nice to have good friends to ride with. Makes it that much more fun
This is SUCH a well made video! From concept, to production, to the vibe. Everything is on point. I had a smile on my face throughout the 40 minutes.
I wish you had included the 390 duke 😁 That was my beginner bike and it can EASILY crush all these tests.
It would have won the oil change. The oil would already be on the floor.
@@chrishart8548 I have no idea what you guys do to that motor. Here in India, they are considered to be pretty bullet proof even in the sweltering tropical heat
@@raghunathattarde960 It MIGHT be that they're riding at higher speeds. I rode in India (on a RE Himalayan in Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh) and it was hard to ride any distance at >100 KPH where here in the States you might not ride slower than that for the bulk of your ride especially outside of Urban areas.
@@raghunathattarde960never had a problem with my 390 Duke(2022.)
It has north of 4000 miles on it and I have 4 decades if riding experience and bikes of all sizes including many track days.
I bought it for mountain roads and I run it.
Agreed, and having ridden both,
this test without ktm390/husky401 is a bit, well, inconclusive... :D
Kudos to Jen and Patrick for riding the Meteor and Ninja on those dirt sections. Pretty certain I would have binned it.
Nahhh dude just two wheel drift that ninja through the dirt corner you'll be fine
I wonder how Himalayan would do here but then there would be no cruiser bike
@Jen "Jrod" Dunstan I constantly look at jumps and ruts and terrain and think "Oh that doesn't look that bad" before remembering that I'm used to offroading on a mountain bike that weighs like 30 pounds, not 300 😅
@@PlaySA Gotta do some hooligan stuff on the ninja, I agree
Kudos to both but especially Patrick. You have to remember that the first scramblers were just cruisers without fairings, so Jen had a slight advantage.
Patrick, with his weight, on a sport bike, getting air and curving corners on the dirt is very impressive and a testament of his skill
God this video’s so underrated, especially for someone like me who’s basically decided on a Ninja 400 as his first bike but gets double-minded since each bike has its own little quirks and cool factors
Great to see zack and ari back 😊
Couldn’t agree more
where were they? they haven’t had a break no?
I don’t think they left.
@@thumpertorque_ yeah i dont think they did too, dont get what this comment is about
@@hisride bruh! 😒 they haven’t in a video together since a long time that’s why i said that.
So glad that Zach and Ari are joined at the hip as far as where they work. What a great team. Revzilla has the Dynamic Duo of motorcycling journalists. Don't ever stop. Keep the shiny side up.
I think the reason the Sondors was so slow was that the claimed torque (if it's even accurate) is direct wheel torque, whereas the rest of the bikes have their engine torque multiplied by the transmission and chain, leading to a much higher wheel torque. It's like starting in 6th gear.
Sondors deliberately limits the torque on initial acceleration runs by selecting “soft start” throttle mapping on the programming for its controller.
I assume this is done in an effort to maintain new rider friendliness and long battery life.
Many high power Electric bikes become uncontrollable stoplight wheelie machines without limiting the throttle mapping as 100% of their torque is delivered at zero rpm.
@@beachdoktor1 Some gas bikes do the same thing. In this case, however, the Sondors was fighting for last with a Royal Enfield Meteor 350, so I don't think there was much risk of it being uncontrollable.
The RE meteor 350 has a first gear drive ratio of approximately 3:1 and a final drive gear ratio of approximately 2.8:1. At the engine's peak torque of 27 NM, the rear wheel is getting 156.6 NM of torque, or 115.5 ft/lbs. That's not far off of what the Sondors claims.
Accounting for a healthy dose of startup bullshit, and the fact that the two machines were roughly comparable in terms of performance makes a lot of sense.
@@beachdoktor1 My Zero DSR definitely limits torque from a stop. Gun it from a rolling start though and it takes off like a rocket.
My brother's FX software is a lot less limiting, and it will power wheelie like nobody's business. Even with over 30 less horsepower, it will beat my DSR from a stop up to about 30.
Both bikes absolutely have the capability of looping out from a standstill if Zero were to allow 100% torque from a stop.
@@beachdoktor1 Most of them don't limit it because they're uncontrollable - most of them do it to keep the transmission in one piece.
Electric motors make a whole heck of a lot of torque at pretty much zero rpm and if you make a transmission (geared or otherwise) which can take that hit then you have more weight and a lot of extra drag which kills range.
Since that torque ability drops off so soon they usually build the components to safely take the torque from a few mph because there's no point in having massive final drives or in the Sondors' case internal shafts when that torque is only there at pretty much a standstill.
Lets be honest too - this thing couldn't keep with a Meteor 350 so there is no uncontrollable excuse on the planet thats going to wash.
@@crudboy12 I don't have direct experience with these particular bikes but it is also possible that Sondors did that because of how electric motorcycles deliver their power rather than how much. Electric motors can put their power down much faster than a ICE motor can and that can and has caused issues for others. Although I think it is more likely that this is just a case of Sondors playing games with the spec sheets. I am not EV apathetic as a matter of fact I am planning on getting an EV. I also think the Sondors is a decent bike but they have already demonstrated themselves to be somewhat untrustworthy. Conjecture of course I know nothing.
Jen on the RE smashed everyone on the looks/style (while riding) department though, looked the coolest during the drag race which was the closest they came to cruising
This is how all bike comparos should be done. Wasn't bored for a moment in a 42 minute video. Amazing stuff!
Most just read off the spec sheets and decided one is better only based on certain things. That favour the bike they want to win.
To be fair, that last test also depended a lot on rider skill. I'm sure you're all good riders, but I'd have been interested to see the range of finishing orders if you're all swapped bikes.
I ride a Meteor 350 myself as someone who only just first bought a motorcycle last summer, and I love it. I don't have nearly the time or the distance spent on the bike I'd like to at this point between a bad leg injury, a colder than usual winter, and now a bunch of road construction repaving my entire street -- but I am so eager to spend time in the saddle this year and develop my skills and confidence. What little time I have been able to spend on the bike has been lovely. Every now and then I even go out to the garage just to sit on it, or sit and look at it.
Ari had it right in the conclusion, it has so much charm and presence for a fairly small little bike, and while I'm riding it at least I'm not at all bothered by relatively high weight or low power for its size; it's comfortable, it's pleasant, it's fun, it's surprisingly light and nimble feeling to maneuver. Of the five bikes in the video before and after the tests I stand by my choice and love my little RE, and I was quite happy actually that watching the video didn't sway me at all in my decision it made me even more confident that while each of the bikes is a great choice and the right bike for someone I already have the best of the five options possible for me.
i got RE classic they are both awesome
@@nonsononessunooko4066 I got the RE Classic too!! But have to say that it was a hard decision to make! I'm still learning, and was really happy that it was Jen the one who got the RE!
Air-cooled engines make winters a bit warmer ^^
(Ducati exhaust loops too, lol)
@Jen "Jrod" Dunstan It really is. I even have it in the same Fireball Yellow you rode for the video which I find kind of amusing.
I fell in love with the RE classic but after research I went and bought the Int650 Mk2. My first bike as well. It came down to I have highway driving in Texas no city area near me.
These are the type of videos that keep my love for motorcycles alive
Absolutely love my KRT green Ninja 400, which is my first bike. The only problem is that it looks faster than it is, not sure why everyone thinks I'm trying to race them. But being able to go full throttle and not die in the SoCal canyons makes it so fun.
Little sport bikes are king on tight and twisty California back roads, no one can convince me otherwise.
@@kkattrapagreed! I’m in sf Area n my modded 08’ 250 ninja is ideal for lots of riding styles- 👍👍
Yet AGAIN, the Revzilla team has created one of my favorite videos about motorcycling. I love how informative, entertaining, and generally, well-produced this content is, and I constantly look forward to seeing more from the team!
What this test shows is all small bikes are fun and whats most important is getting out with your mates. Cheers for the content guys.
I thought it was AWESOME, how you displayed all the metrics for the bikes, lined up. THAT was a really cool little video effect, & was very easy to get all the info you'd want at first glance.
And you know what, the rest of the video turned out more fun & informative than I expected.
What a cool little project you guys put together.
Just a note: the Metacycle has 130Nm peak from its rear hub mounted motor. The Meteor 350 has 27Nm at the crankshaft times 2.3 for the primary drive, times 2.6 for 1st gear reduction, times 2.8 for the final drive - making a total of 452Nm of torque at the back wheel (@ 4,000rpm in 1st gear). Of course the Metacycle came last!
Thanks for pointing that out. People - even professional testers - often confuse engine crankshaft torque and rear wheel torque, especially now that several e bikes use hub motors where the motor and the wheel are basically the same thing...
yep, exactly like Tesla brag about Tesla Roadster with 10000 nm of torque, yes but at the wheel... that's just misleading marketing
@@Tonyx.yt. But Tesla’s win drag races, they don’t come in last.
@@LTVoyager Not once a vehicle is similar in hp
@@jimmyneutron5679 Similar HP electric will still win as the torque curve is more appropriate for drag racing.
I actually got to ride the Meteor 350 on my last trip to India and was pretty impressed with how much Royal Enfield has improved from what they used to be back in the day.
Looks like a group of friends having fun producing a high quality video :) Was initially planning to skim through a 42min video but ended up watching the whole thing.
Good stuff! This is rare for me to comment on any TH-cam video, let alone a motorcycle video. I am providing my cost to repair after dropping my used Triumph Trident 660 twice within two days.
OEM front brake lever - $70
OEM rear brake pedal - $129
OEM Bar End Finishers (x2 as the ones on the bike were aftermarket) - $52
DIY install - $251 total.
Extras:
Amazon levers - $29
OEM frame sliders - $152
I’m keeping and displaying the mangled parts as an example of what not to do!
It would have been interesting to see which motorcycle they would have picked, if given the option. Then see if they still felt good about their pick at the end of the video. Similar to what new riders go through when picking their first bike. Great video as always!
That would've been pretty cool, if the person who draws number one from the hat gets the first choice, then number 2 etc. But, the randomness was fun too. And the top two would've definitely been the BMW and the Ninja, with the Sondors no doubt going dead last.
Pretty sure the picks were staged.
You guys have clearly mastered the art of keeping your viewers hooked irrespective of the motorcycles you are riding. Simple, authentic and pure motorcyclists for the win!
Great group ride! Great beginning for a series, next would be bikes between 500-1000 cc.I recalculated the test scores, Jen gets 10 points for doing the most with the least and WINS!!
And 50cc scoters
Owning a G650GS, I enjoyed seeing how well the G310 did. Great video.
Proud of the two Indian bikes on there :) I've ridden them (RE and GS) both and i gotta tell ya, the Indian motorcycle market has some of the toughest competition out there. These are some of the best motorcycles I've ridden and they're a great choice for any beginners out there.
I also think it would have been interesting to swap out the Metor with either the Classic 350, Hunter, or Himalayan, but I think for this test they wanted to have a cruiser, sportbike, ADV, dual-sport, and electric. As the owner of several bikes including a beefy 1250 GSA, I'm still jumping on my Classic and Himalayan to have fun. I think RE is on a roll with things and the US market is really just now opening up for them.
I have a '22 himi and I ❤ it. I put 1500 miles on it in the first month I owned it. My understanding is that RE is coming out with either a 450 or 650 as an update. I hope that they keep them oil-cooled thumpers with NO tech. I get complements on my bike all the time from old guys that think it is an old bike. They can't believe it when I tell them it's a '22.
@@shannonkerr2313 That's the USP of RE. Classic design language.
Guys, this was one of my favorite Rev videos EVER. Would absolutely love to see this format for all sorts of different level bikes, maybe a second bike video next? Thanks for the video, great stuff!
I love how even though the tally sheet tells the "most capable" and "must-a-choice bike", they still highlight and compliment them at the end of the video.
There is no perfect bike, only perfect moments with your bike of choice.
Just do what I did. Xr 80 - xr350- xr600 -gsx750r- banshee350-XR650r . Im stickin with the 650r till bmw time ;)
9:08, When you told that RE meteor is heaviest, i was like how is it possible. I own meteor and it feels lighter then my other same range bikes. But now i know why.
BTW great video 👍👍
Another CTXP gem. What a great way to compare motorcycles. What a team of riders to inspire us! RevZilla has, yet again, raised the bar for Moto journalism. For me, I'll take the Ninja 400. Patrick proved it can do everything!
I’m happy to see the 310gs rank fairly high up there. It’s a fun little bike and makes for a surprisingly good street legal dirt bike
until you put it against others in its class.
I like that it's on here for a small ADV bike. BUT I wish its spot was taken up by the 390 adventure. The KTM is better in every way.
@@Ntmoffi the 390 adv will demolish it in performance and value.
@@norbertovillarealiii6750 💯✅
Knock knock, KTM head gasket
my first beginner bike was used 2015 Honda ctx700n DCT I got for $4k and 9k miles. Low seat height, simple controls and dash. very stable and easy to ride. Bonus 60+mpg around town.
I got a G310GS because I wanted to try a little bit of every kind of riding, and I'm really glad I did. It's not the fastest or the offroadiest bike, but it has done everything I've asked it to with no complaints.
The 310 unfortunately suffers in the same area the Himalayan does, HP. You're never going to win a speed race with either of them, but they are great bike choices. I've been riding for over 40 years now and still find myself on my smaller bikes more often than my big GSA for a lot of tasks.
My first bike was and still is the Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Honestly, it is an unbelievably amazing machine. I would highly recommend it to new riders like myself.
Dang I love this episode even better than the last! How do you guys consistently knock it out of the park with the quality content! Really awesome job showing off how fun beginner bikes can be!
wish you guys also included a "off the bike manouvering" test as well as pointing out comfort and confidence when riding in situations (twisties, urban, offroad)
other than that, great video, was a joy to watch and its always good to get new people into riding with good recommendations
I really hope this is not the last video of this series! Next do midrange bikes and then keep going higher.
This was such a great episode. Great to see a bunch of friends just having fun on two wheels.
11:14 I want to mention that I had a friend crash his Meteor 350 at just 40kmph, but on the right side. His repair bill came up to 75k Indian Rupees approx (a third of the cost of the bike). The whole exhaust, both master cylinders and the metal parts added up big time. Meanwhile my Yamaha R15 crashed at 80kmph and I spent less than 4k INR because the fairings kept the pricey bits away from the tarmac.
@@jrodracing70 Pleasure's 100% mine, Jen! Awesome work by you and the team on this video!
Other viewers being impressed by one bike or another...me sitting here impressed by Jen. She seems like a cool lady.
So glad to see both the G310GS and Meteor here, they are really cool bikes tbh
Ive wanted a meteor since I heard about them all those years ago
@@stmboat I own one myself as my first bike (even the same Fireball Yellow colour way Jen is riding in the video) and I love it. Going in I expected it would probably come last in the testing overall, and was pleasantly surprised how well it did in the first two tests because I haven't done any accessory or replacement parts buying (and haven't dropped it yet), but of the five bikes presented if I had to pick one all over again to buy for myself it would still be the Meteor. I just love it to bits. Ari has it right in the conclusion, even though it's heavy and slow and the maintenance is inconvenient to say the least it's just so endlessly charming and pleasant to spend time on.
Though I will say the idea of a more do-it-all adventure like the G310s is pretty appealing as well and would definitely be my choice if I were to pick a SECOND bike out of the same list.
I've got no interest in the Meteor.
But every time I see an RE, I do a head turn. They definitely have curb appeal for sure.
Ok, I would definitely consider a GT, if I was in that market.
@@JoshuaTootell : for city commuting, something like the Metor or Classic 350 is the perfect choice. However, if you need to blow down the highway, neither are going to impress you. But as the owner of a Classic 350, it turns heads like nobody's business. I think the old school charm simply wins people over. As somebody who owns big and small bikes, I can say there's a place for both.
I agree, I just don't have a need or want for that. I'm mostly a track rider. To the point I don't even know why I have a street GSXR, I should just put track plastics on it. But I also have a 50cc track bike @@waynebrissette9459
17:03, Jen's build up and then her laugh after she wins against the sondors was the highlight of my week. I rewatched that like 5 times and laughed so hard each time. Omg that was awesome and hilarious. Great camera angle too. That never works out usually but it did this time. Kudos to the person who placed Jen's camera.
Absolutely wonderful video, the best part was seeing the whole gang together having a blast. More team videos like this!
Im suppose to be studying for finals but instead I'm watching the beginner bike shoot out...Loving this episode. Yes like someone mentioned, definitely get the group together more often.
Having owned a Ninja 250 and a Royal Enfield 500 I would have to choose the Ninja 400 and the RE ( but in the classic 350 style with dirt tyres as these make a great dual sport bike). With my type of riding these 2 would cover every type of riding I would need. The 400 for when I need a bit of speed and the 350 when I want a bit of class.
When the video started, I was already rooting for the Ninja. As a former Ninja 300 owner, I was truly astounded by the 400's performance and overall usability. Needless to say I was happy to see it won, right? LOL Thanks for another excellent video, guys!
While there is a place for this category of bikes, whenever I'm talking to someone thinking about getting into riding, my usual suggestion is to buy used. Usually you can keep it for a year, put some miles on it, and when you are ready to upgrade, sell it for nearly the same money that you paid for it. many people don't realize that bikes hold value much better than cars do, but the transition from new to used still comes with a good chunk of depreciation.
There's a sort of comfort in knowing your bike is new from the dealer, still under warranty, and you can go through the dealer no questions asked for all sorts of maintenance needs and part replacement and so on. As well as not needing to wonder what the previous owner did or did not do to the bike during their time with it. Especially as a new rider without the experience on bikes and around bikes, there are a lot of extra potential pitfalls buying used. BUT obviously you're right there are very many great used bikes similar to (or even exactly for the four gas machines) the bikes in the video, and you can get them for a lot cheaper than buying the new one. There's effectively a huge surcharge for that confidence and convenience at the dealership as opposed to buying second-hand.
It's tough to put into words how well you all do these things. The trips up to Alaska, taking old bikes only off road, carrying them across pavement. I'll be doing a piece called "A to Z - The Joys of Motorcycling." As in Ari to Zack....
That was one of the most watchable videos your team has ever done, very enjoyable, interesting and fun! Even a non-motorcyclist would be impressed!
Such a great and entertaining video. Loved every second of it and walked away with a few more tokens of knowledge to boot! Would love to see a series come of this with differing barriers for entry as far as skill and price point. Even running the exact same tests would be fun to see again with a few beefier offerings. Fantastic work team! I’ll be looking out for more content like this for sure
I had my heart set on a ninja 400 as my first bike, ended up getting a second hand Honda CBR250R. And then I couldn’t decide between the ninja400 or the meteor 350 as a second bike, this just made that choice even harder! 😂
Don't use logic, use emotions.
Great and entertaining video! After learning riding basics on a CSC San Gabriel, the girlfriend bought a Ninja 400, for her first "real" bike. 2 years and 30,000 miles later, she was ready to step up to a bigger bike, but then reconsidered. So far, she's gone on a 2,000 mile road trip, ridden Southern California canyons, and gone 100 mph on the Ninja. It fits her, she's completely comfortable, and it has done everything she's ever asked of it. So...she bought another one! Great bike.
I love RevZilla. I buy everything i can there because of the support they give back to us through these videos, the fests they participate in and common tread.
Nice to see more of the team in a CTXP!
The fact that Zach's foot-push start actually helped is amazing XD
Also that drop from the stoppy at 19:00 sounded like a bicycle lol, I really wish more electric motorcycles were better😭
I love this series. The Alaska CTXP nudged me towards buying a ct125. I wish more people would experience what 'small' bikes have to offer.
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical as to how entertaining this would be… I was pleasantly surprised! Awesome job as always!!
Loved the challenges in this video, thanks to the whole team for making such great content for the motorcycle community!
I thought it to be a normal , boring comparison video...but what a treat I was surprised with !! Great great vid team!
This was actually a great test with comprehensive and consistent results! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
I clicked out of curiosity and watched the whole thing without realizing it was over 40 minutes long. Nicely done and well represented by real people.
I'm glad the algorithm recommended this video! Watching this was so much fun you guys! 😂
I love the videos y’all have been making lately, especially Ari’s ASMR bike restorations 🛠️. It’s good to see motorcycle content that really drives home the point that no matter what you’re riding, it’s always fun just to be out on two wheels, especially with good company. ❤
Please bring this series back again - would really love to see some more contenders like the KTM duke 390/390 adventure, z400, etc. Also, please highlight reliability here because some bikes might actually win the competition based on reliability alone.
Amazingly fun video setup, so good to see Zach and Ari again!
PS the writers need a raise for those great titles ;)
I’ve been riding an R3 for three years, I weigh 230lbs, and I can’t wait to keep this bike for years and years to come! Small bikes are such a riot and I’ll never get bored of hearing a tiny twin scream its head off
Great concept, entertaining and informative execution!
I think that with the choice of tests, the scoring only really shows how "compromised" the two bikes in last place are; or rather, how much more focused they are in their respective niches. The Honda is soft and friendly for trail and city use and the Royal Enfield is intended to be more of a laid-back "vintage experience" on a budget. Neither are really the peak of today's do-it-all machines, but certainly each represents much of what bikes do best and also offer a slightly different flavour from the norm.
The Sondors coming mid pack probably shows that electric really works for an everyday bike, amazing actually.
Ultimately, the fact that the Ninja won shows that the old maxim in biking still holds true: he who has the most power, stays out front :D
Other motorcycle reviewers have got a lot to learn form this video. Hope such tests are adopted by other publications in their comparo too. Great job Revzilla!!!!
This is one of the best videos I have seen that is informative on getting people into the hobby and also wildly entertaining for those already in it, you touch upon a huge range of styles of riding and their pros and cons while making it a joy to watch and learn. Very good work guys!
That was awesome!!! Great to see Zach and Ari on an adventure again but loved seeing SpUrGeN DuNbAr, Jen, and Patrick too!!
I don't ride motorcycles but I am doing research for a book I am writing and videos like this are invaluable for research and tweaking how I should write about the vehicles my characters are riding.
Jen 👍🏻👍🏻 hats off. She exclld in tht offroad section with meteor a cruiser.
Hands down one of the best videos on youtube at the moment, almost perfect review (other than the selection of bikes, but ok under 6k), nice hosts, nice challenges. Great work guys!!!!!
Ninja 400 first biker here. This bike has been a privilege to put ~5,000 miles on as my first motorcycle ever and I am happy I got this over any other bike!!!!
Man I was so confused what to buy as my new bike. Massive thanks to Revzilla
Definitely the most fun CTXP episode ever, and thank you for not torturing Zack and Ari this time 😇
I did my riding classes and exam on a Ninja 400. Super cool and super fun but also super uncomfortable for me. I never knew of the Sondors or RE Meteor 350. They look nice, I'll have to try them sometime!
Thanks for showing the fun of riding a small bike (while I don't own one I can appreciate them still) I love all the stuff all you guys do. Thanks to helping motorcycling with great content.
This group has "original Top Gear" like potential. Loved it, keep it going! Also, I'm keeping my hopes up that Revzillla will open a European store (at least Online).
Yes I was hoping they would make fun of each other a bit more 😂
The pick up test was very helpful thank you guys so much
Huge Zach, Ari and Spurg fan!! Love this collaboration with all of our favorite Revzilla creators. The video shots from all of the different riders was excellent. And challenges were hilarious and entertaining. This was great.
Riding meteor 350 in conditions like that requires skill. Jen won the test for me. But it's so satisfying to watch Ninja just ripping through everybody on tarmac
Another great production from CTXP! And it was awesome to see Jen, Patrick,, and Spurge in the video (as well as Zack and Ari of course). Keep up the awesome work.
Wow, top notch production guys! Thoroughly enjoyed it all, from start to finish and learnt some great things so thank you! As for me I went with the high performance liquid cooled (2016) YAMAHA WR125X SuperMoto & I have to say it it the best investment I've ever made! Such exceptional control, perelli speed demon tyres which feel like literal glue on the road (also went tech 7 drystar and have to say it feels incredible to ride ever since, you feel completely planted on the pegs no matter what position & fully waterproof peace of mind!) It is such a shame that the only manufacturer left doing a 125 Road Legal SuperMoto is Aprilia these days...
I've also stuck to 125's due to just loving this model sooo much, I'm not about speed tbh, I just love twistys and scrapping around a/b road country lanes in the UK. I will however totally look to an ADV (Loving the BMW & KTM 300-600cc Models) as they clearly are the best for an all terrain premium experience, especially on the road with all that aerodynamic fairing which SuperMoto's lack, or I may go to another higher cc SuperMoto...
I also went all out on all tools needed, to save hundreds in repair & labour costs and a Haynes specific Yamaha WR125 manual (definitely worth it's weight in gold if not even more so!) And now fully self suffiecient, and you're so right about it being calming & therapeutic for the mind.
Found a new love for engineering & mechanical work now honestly, and I'm not sure I would have done it all that way if not for you expertise & brilliant videos covering everything. 🙏🏻
Love to see it & keep up the excellent work you all do!
Greetings from the UK my fellow Bikers and have a brilliant year to the entire team at @RevZilla 👊🏻😃❤️
Where’s our favorite ktm duke 390
looks like the ninja and the bmw took the spot over it
You want something reliable if you want a first bike.
@@EstebanDVO lol 😂
would get a little tedious if the duke won EVERY beginner bike competition, let's be honest
The Duke will leave you stranded.... 🤦♂️
One of my favorite channels and definitely the best place to buy all things motorcycle. You guys are fun and so knowledgeable your passion shines through.
My face hurts from smiling for 40 minutes! I wanted to be there and ride with you!
A+ well done, even pulled this up on my phone when my dog asked to go out. Couldn't stop watching.
legitimately impressed at how fast y'all took the Enfield and the Ninja through those whoops hahahaha
Thank you. I found the comparison entertaining. Found it interesting that the only two bikes I would be interested in tied for 4th place. Keep the videos coming..
What an awesome video.
would be nice if you included an fuel consumption test. Or tested the fuel mileage on the last test. Maybe with fuel prices to compare it to the electric.
This was really entertaining to watch and kudos for comparing the overall experience and capability of these bikes in total !!