Why I Love Riding Small Motorcycles

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  • @RippleMoto
    @RippleMoto  หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    This video has received more views in just two days than I ever expected! I want to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming positivity and support. Your likes, comments, and engagement mean so much to me. Thank you all, keep being awesome and, ride safe!

    • @robert.lapsanszki
      @robert.lapsanszki 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hey man, can you send me a link to the cool mirrors that you have on your RE 350? I am looking for a set of mirrors like that, but I can't seem to find any.. Thank you!

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@robert.lapsanszki I bought the bike with the mirrors already fitted on it, they are the royal enfield dealer optional add on bar end mirrors. try looking up "Royal Enfield Bar end Mirrors" Hope this helps!

    • @ellisoto9998
      @ellisoto9998 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@RippleMoto hey have you heard of maxi scooter I think a 250cc Honda helix might be up your ally

  • @dcoe2007
    @dcoe2007 หลายเดือนก่อน +147

    It's funner to ride a slow bike fast than to ride a fast bike slow!

    • @BusyMEOW
      @BusyMEOW 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Meep meep! 🛵

    • @Trackandshield
      @Trackandshield 12 นาทีที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's same as women saying "it's not size it's motion in the ocean 🌊"

  • @mauriceb.5318
    @mauriceb.5318 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +45

    The real reason is that you have become more mature and therefore understand better what you really need. With age, priorities become clearer. That means that it is no longer the speed (quantity) that is important, but the quality. Riding a motorcycle is not primarily about just driving from A to B to reach your destination. It is about what happens between A and B with yourself.

    • @cylindercycle4577
      @cylindercycle4577 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Until you get even older, and comfort becomes the priority, on a 900lb 1800cc gold wing

  • @MrWilfAdventures
    @MrWilfAdventures หลายเดือนก่อน +93

    I bought an RE Classic 350 earlier this year after a 10 year break from bikes. Previously had a selection of bigger bikes but ended up falling out with them, last big bike was a Triumph Sprint ST 1050, lovely bike and great for having a bit of fun on or mile munching. I ended up concluding though that on the road the big bikes are too competent to have fun on at anywhere near legal speeds. The only way to feel like the bike is alive is to push it, which for bigger well sorted bikes is asking for trouble on the public roads. The Enfield pootles along with character when I want to but is fun to push on a bit if I fancy a bit more fun. It's never fast, never larey but leaves me with a smile on my face. My big bikes were just bikes, my Enfield has a name, that sums it up really.

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Love this! Exactly smiles per miles is the name of the game with this bike! Enjoy your ride and stay safe!

    • @andryadams
      @andryadams หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Well said

    • @jeraldchang2499
      @jeraldchang2499 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Can I ask what you named it

  • @GroGroGro51
    @GroGroGro51 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    I got a Meteor 350 as my first bike 2 months ago. Everyone was saying “It will be boring after 2 weeks” and I thought that I would start looking for more powerful bikes.
    But it’s so fun to use her everyday, even when I want to be “crazy” I push it to the limit.. she screams, vibrates, moves.. and still be at 70 kph 😂 Sometimes I just want to relax and she’s carrying me around the city at the sunset..
    Whatever is my mood she’s there for me, absolutely love her, she calms my soul ❤

    • @pharaohsmagician8329
      @pharaohsmagician8329 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That is incredible!! Ride safe 🔥🔥⭐

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Love this! On paper, you would be bored after two weeks, but paper doesn't account for the character and soul of the bike! i think you have found something truly special! Enjoy and Ride safe!

    • @ChadWinters
      @ChadWinters หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Meteor was my first also 2 years ago. I like peace and relaxation more than adrenaline

    • @rowdy6274
      @rowdy6274 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      If you're ever longing for more power in the future (which I would bet on), don't sell the Meteor! It's way more fun to have 2 bikes for vastly different purposes than to have one tool for all

    • @jf7393
      @jf7393 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      don't feel bad when you inevitably need to scratch the itch of feeling what it's like to ride a proper fast motorcycle, because you will. and you should! the thing about most videos like this and a lot of the discussion of praise for small motorcycles is people "finding their way back" to small slow bikes after satisfying their thirst.

  • @himydad1499
    @himydad1499 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    I totally understand. I downsized from a GS 1200, Tenere 700, Himalyan 411 and now the Classic 350.
    The smiles per mile increase when you go smaller.
    The only bike I will never sell, such a great feeling riding it.

    • @keithert
      @keithert หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      What made you go from the Himalayan to the Classic?

    • @keithert
      @keithert หลายเดือนก่อน

      What made you go from the Himalayan to the Classic?

  • @bobirwin1028
    @bobirwin1028 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    I was the sales manager at a Triumph dealship. I was used to litre-
    class bikes. My retirement bike? A 2019 Honda CB300R.

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Love this!

  • @sportyeight7769
    @sportyeight7769 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    Smaller and cheaper means you can risk it more, push it more without risking to crash at high speeds, means parts are cheaper, means you can temper a bit with it to customize it even more. everything is better.

  • @stephenions9155
    @stephenions9155 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    50cc racing on a public road at legal speeds with my friend Brian was some of the funniest times i've ever had.

    • @bikerforever68
      @bikerforever68 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I hope it was on a fizzy 😊

    • @stephenions9155
      @stephenions9155 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@bikerforever68 I was on a x1 50 faster downhill and he was on a dt50 quicker going up. Feet on the rear pegs, flat to the tank 😄

  • @William-0415
    @William-0415 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I love my RE Classic 350. The most reliable Enfield I've ever owned. Being able to not have to worry about carbs is so worth it. It's a very smooth balance ride, too.

  • @VogterViking
    @VogterViking 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I ride a Suzuki Savage 1997. 650 cc 1 cyl. 31 hp, 50 nm torque.
    Top speed is maybe 140 km/h. I seldom ride it faster than 110 anyways.
    I use it for every smaller trips and for road trips. Longest rod trip on it so far i 5500 km in less than 3 weeks. On road trips I ride with 70-80 km/h as I avoid high ways and ride country roads. I love to take in the landscapes I ride thru and I love to stop pretty often and take in a scenery or food and coffee.
    I am in no rush.

    • @matthewdeltoro1021
      @matthewdeltoro1021 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      i love my savage too great bike and torquey enough to have fun between 30 and 60 mph

  • @diehard096
    @diehard096 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    My first and current bike is a 650cc Suzuki Savage. I love my one cylinder lol

    • @leee3880
      @leee3880 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s another one of those bikes that’s more capable than people realize.

  • @volkoff6357
    @volkoff6357 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I wish small bikes were more suited to the roads here in the US. Small bikes are way more fun to ride, but people drive an average of 75 mph (120 kph) on the highway where I live, and I've found it way safer to constantly move through traffic at 80 to 85 mph than stay static in traffic. Great video!

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Thanks! Yeah that is the one problem with them, im lucky I can get away with 110km maximum (pretty much) Enjoy and ride safe!

    • @slimfit767
      @slimfit767 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      300cc to 500cc are small bikes and will do those speeds just fine.

    • @psalm2forliberty577
      @psalm2forliberty577 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ​@@slimfit767
      Technically you are correct, but the question is do they do them comfortably and well and with a load against the headwind when semis are banging on your back door at 79 to 80 mph, that's the problem.
      I'm here in Texas and we have the conundrum of wide Open spaces but the highways are extremely busy, the influx of people migrating to Texas from large Blue cities, a recent phenomenon has made the roadways a bit of a madhouse.
      I hear many riders from Australia or parts of the UK or elsewhere that have a fairly unruffled rural environment in which to ride where they can go along at 60 mph and not feel "run over" by heavy truck traffic.
      In that environment I'd willingly trade down / across to a RE 350.
      Currently on my reliable DL650 V-Strom !

  • @tommykawasaki9676
    @tommykawasaki9676 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I find, my idea, of the “Truest Essence” of motorcycling is lost on large displacement bikes.
    Truly not so for everyone,
    & I respect & understand it.
    We all have our own idea, of what the “True Essence” of motorcycling should be.
    From scooters to Goldwings, I’m happy to see all of you out enjoying, your two wheels !
    Keep the shiny side up 👍

  • @garygullikson6349
    @garygullikson6349 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I don't ride anymore at 85, my '48 Indian Chief is silent out in the garage with my second Trail 90. I have had a number of motorcycles of various sizes and types, enjoyed them all for different reasons. My first '48 Indian Chief was my first motorcycle, at age 15 1/2 and made me a life long Indian lover, sold it to buy a '50 Ford for dating my, now, wife of 65 years. One of my favorites was a Zundapp 250cc 2 stroke "Elastic", bought well used for $150, rode it to work for two years, never had to repair or replace anything. I bought my '63 pushrod Honda Trail 90 new for $385 and really enjoyed that one. I enjoyed my '65 Honda 305 Superhawk except it's vibration put my butt to sleep limiting my time in the saddle. My Zundapp KS-601 opposed twin, shaft drive, was an interesting smooth running machine. Bought my final '48 Indian Chief years later, commuted on it to my aerospace job for many years

  • @hedgehog5001
    @hedgehog5001 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Passed a guy on the A515 Buxton last week, he was on an old moped, maybe a mobilette or similar, it had a non standard exhaust but other than that it looked stock. He was head down, jacket billowing and a smile like a Cheshire cat. That says it all to me.

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Love that!

  • @teamtempest844
    @teamtempest844 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Always had sportsbikes for over a decade, anything else was just rubbish.
    Now... no sportsbikes... I have a Kawasaki Versys 650 GT, Honda CRF250L, Honda ADV350 and a RE Classic 350... all great for what they are, commuting, touring, adventure, weekend blast, popping to the shops... miles of smiles! No rushing around now, I enjoy each machine for what they are. Happy riding people!

  • @avysbb
    @avysbb หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Smaller CC def doesn't mean less fun! I feel like in the moto community we have to change the language around bikes. And stop looking at getting a bigger CC as an "upgrade". Especially when there are smaller CC with premium quality parts out there now too. And maybe even as we review things or talk about the smaller bikes, we should probably stop calling them "little" bikes with that (mildly condescending) tone a lot of moto riders have about them lol. It will help change the mindset of the greater community. Videos like this is so awesome and good for the community as a whole! Thank you for making this!!! so awesome.

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Appreciate the Kind words! You are 100% right, the culture needs to shift! Happy riding!

    • @NoFrictionZone
      @NoFrictionZone หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The "beginner bike" label should be out as well.

    • @PeterHolland-mu7yn
      @PeterHolland-mu7yn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@avysbb when I was a kid in the 70s on my ped the Suzuki GT380 triple was a BIG bike that myself and mates all aspired to, now I’ve grown up 67 🙄 and I’m out on my classic 350 and get blasted by a group of lads on litre + bikes I either just smile to myself “been there done that” or I take off after them 😳 and you know what I won’t be far behind, on our great D and N routes here in France, ok obviously on the straight bits they pull away but then they are hard on the brakes before the next lot of bends where I can make up time and get to within sniffing distance of them I love the challenge of pulling up behind them within a few seconds of them arriving at a junction, 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @PeterHolland-mu7yn
    @PeterHolland-mu7yn หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Hi bud great vid mate classic 350 rider chrome red Brit immergrant to France, been riding for 50 years 8 months give or take a few days toured all over Europe 2-3 times a year for 5he last 30 years, had several Ducatis BMW’s various Japanese bikes many scooters and peds when I was younger MZ, CZ, Moto guzzi, etc etc then in 2011 I bought a brand new Vespa px 125 out of pure nostalgia for my youth, at the time I had 3 Ducatis a KTM 690 Duke, and a Buell XB1200, and that little Vespa reawakened my love of motorcycling, Quickly followed by a old px 150 these two scooters now received all my attention, and were rode everywhere and used daily for work and the 125 was used on the back of our camper van again touring in Europe mainly France where it was ragged to death 2 up everywhere Pyrenees, alps, etc, retired at 60 early, so sold car vans all the bikes house the lot and moved to France the only vehicle we bought with us is the Vespa px 125, 13 odd years old and still going strong and sharing the garage now with the classic 350, sometimes miss the power ( of do I 🤪) and especially the Ducatis and my Buells and the superb handling that both those marques offered but know I love the the jump on ad go accessibility of smaller bikes and riding literally for the scenery and the pleasure of a good road, small bikes just bought back the simple joy of riding.

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks! Your riding journey is truly inspiring-I can only hope my adventures come close to yours someday. I cant wait to ride a vespa! Completely agree there’s something special about the simple joy of smaller bikes. Cheers to more great rides ahead!

  • @paulchaney139
    @paulchaney139 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    My motorcycle journey has been very similar. I went from a Harley Davidson Road King to this very same 2022 classic 350 (same color-way too). I’ve had more fun on that little bike over the past two years than I’ve ever had on a motorcycle. I’ve learned that small capacity bikes give me a more complete riding experience and the larger bikes leave me wanting for something more.

  • @dadsonion5292
    @dadsonion5292 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I’m 60 and over the years had a range of bikes, all ‘big’ (750+), but in my last change I went from a 1200 T120 Bonneville to one of the new Triumph Speed 400s and I love it. It’s light, and it’s just as quick and more fun in the twisties. I completely understand where you’re coming from.

  • @IdeaStudioBKK
    @IdeaStudioBKK 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was awakened to the world of small bikes when I moved to Asia over a decade ago. After having done extensive trips on bikes as small as 125cc, and had a blast, I can honestly say small bikes pack way more fun than big ones for me. I am of the opinion that in most cases 300ish cc is just about all you need in 99% of cases.

  • @stantollerton3551
    @stantollerton3551 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I understand completely, having gone from a ZX9R down to a H100 and back up to a Fazer 600 with lots of bikes in between in search of the ideal bike to suit my slight frame. Finally settled on a Z400 which I am finding suits me perfectly with it's 167kg kerb weight, low seat and 44 bhp. It's not perfect but with a few tweaks does a great job. It would tootle at 30 mph in 6th gear so I added a tooth to the front sprocket and reduced the rear sprocket by 2 teeth. Now it does the same in 5th but 70 mph on the motorway gives 75 mpg and kinder engine revs. Thanks for your review/invitation and keep riding!!

  • @Connordabunny
    @Connordabunny 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Even after passing my test I felt that I didn't need a big bike, I like the economy and ease of a small engine bike.
    One bike does 137 miles on a full tank, the other does 70. I fill up every few weeks, I have slowed and seen the scenery. I have even ridden early mornings and had a barn owl fly alongside me.

  • @caleroby9483
    @caleroby9483 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Ride what you LOVE.
    Inspiring and what most motorcyclist should do.
    Beautiful RE 350!
    😘

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Couldn't have said it better! and Cheers!

  • @philipcooper8297
    @philipcooper8297 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Small bikes create big smiles.

  • @BlazerLz
    @BlazerLz 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One time I got a flat about 50km out in the bush on my Tenere. Because the tire was so stiff, I could ride it home, just a lot slower, like 30km/h max. What I realized was how much fun and genuinely enjoyable it is to go nice and slow and just putt along a trail and the side of the road. I had such a good time and was so relaxed by the end if it, it really made me reconsider how I ride bikes. Now, sometimes I intentionally slow right down, stay in first gear offroad and just explore slowly. It has added a very nice dimension to bike riding!

  • @hondamonkeyboy
    @hondamonkeyboy 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I'm in the UK and 71 years old and started riding back in 1970 on a Lambretta 125. Gave up riding at 17 when I took my car test. Fast forward to 2008 and I bought a new Vespa GTV 125 replaced by a Vespa GTS 125 in 2012. Then in 2015 I p/xed that for a Honda Forza 125 which was superceded by a 2019 Monkey Bike in yellow.
    I couldn't bring myself to part with The Monkey in 2024 so kept it and added a 2023 Super Cub with 130 miles on it. I have never bothered to pass my test as I love the 125cc bikes.

  • @pbourdon231
    @pbourdon231 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I own 4 bikes - a 2001 tw200, a 2000 XR250r, a 2021 Honda crf 300 Rally, and a 2009 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 with some "go fast" upgrades. While the sportster is undeniably characterful and fun to ride in its own way, the little tw200 is the bike that I think puts the biggest smile on my face and sees more miles than the Harley for sure. It's so nimble and flickable - it's a blast to take down twisty roads. It doesn't have a lot of power so you can twist the throttle everywhere and wring its neck with no fear of a speeding ticket, and its super fuel efficient. The Rally is a great bike too, but it's not as agile as the tdubs. I totally get what you're saying about small bikes being a lot of fun. Cheers from America.

    • @jimstenlund6017
      @jimstenlund6017 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Really hard to find a cheap TW200!!

  • @luvnotvideos
    @luvnotvideos 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It's funny, as I've gotten older, my bikes have gotten smaller. I started riding back in the late 80's on a Honda Shadow 500. LOVED that bike. Would probably have ridden it to the ground if my ex wasn't hit while riding it (he was okay, but the bike was totaled). Through the years I kept jumping up in power - 750 Magna, then 1400 Intruder, then finally a 1600 Nomad. The Nomad was my absolute favorite with it's huge storage capacity and comfortable ride. I went on numerous long-distance trips with my family. But the beast was HEAVY.
    The final straw for that bike was being unable to pick it back up after nearly being run over in a parking garage. The bike pinned my leg and if it wasn't for the two huge dude in the car that caused the accident, I would have stayed pinned. It was a low speed incident, so the only thing hurt was me, so I rode home and started thinking of downsizing. I wasn't taking the long tour rides anymore, so the beast really was overkill as a daily driver.
    I picked up a TW200 AND LOVED THAT BIKE TO DEATH. That's the only motorcycle I ever regretted selling. But while it was tremendous fun, it really wasn't suited to the few long trips I wanted to take, so I went up another 100 ccs to a Versys X-300. And I've been on that bike for just shy of 12,000 miles now. Still wish I'd kept the TW200, though, so bought a little Kymco 150. It's okay, but next chance I get I'm going back for another TW 🤣.
    So yeah. It's true what they say: "It's more fun making a small bike go fast, than a big bike go slow!"

  • @walkingwolf8072
    @walkingwolf8072 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Dropped from a heavy Valkyrie to a RE Hunter 350, I couldn't be happier.

  • @caoimhin7122
    @caoimhin7122 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I went from a Suzuki GS500, to a Yamaha SR400, to Vespa Primavera 150, to my current Vespa GTS 300. And every time I get on it, I wish it were smaller and lighter! Next will probably be a Super Cub 125.

    • @jimstenlund6017
      @jimstenlund6017 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      SR400 sounds good to me.

    • @caoimhin7122
      @caoimhin7122 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jimstenlund6017 Unfortunately, they quit selling them.

  • @thomasjefferson1457
    @thomasjefferson1457 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Its about minimalism. Introvert vs extrovert. I love my classic 350. I can afford anything I want but I chose the 350 classic. I love the quiet exhaust and the single cylinder chug a lug sound. At 50 MPH is just purrs like a kitten.

  • @dcmphoto7437
    @dcmphoto7437 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I had a CRF300L and sold it. The small single cylinder engine was fine. It's very windy where I live and that bike got blown all over the road. Now I have a Kawasaki KLR650 and that extra weight makes a big difference in stability. I also have a Honda ADV160 scooter and I love it! Riding 2 wheelers at 50 mph is bliss.

    • @jimstenlund6017
      @jimstenlund6017 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My Grom clone does great in windstorms, well except for the lack of power in a headwind.

  • @bobritter7197
    @bobritter7197 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    So few people get it, but those who do are happier people, I think. I'm really happy I just stumbled across your channel.
    🙂

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So true! and Thanks!

  • @71simonforrester
    @71simonforrester 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I inherited my father's 350 bullet when he quit riding, it was the original model without electric start and the engine design from the 50s. I surprised myself by loving it! Whole different riding experience, enjoying the sights and smells of the countryside, the beat of the engine, smmoth lean transistions through the twistied...

  • @tommynobaka
    @tommynobaka 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Cafe style super cubs have a special place in my heart.

  • @triumph9044
    @triumph9044 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I have a Hunter 350 and it is not going anywhere without me.

  • @BobDiaz123
    @BobDiaz123 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    About 18 years ago I purchased a 250cc Honda Big Ruckus scooter. It has been my favorite go to bike when I ride. I live in Northern Nevada with lots of open roads and my little 250cc just eats them up. I may not be the fastest guy in town, but I have a lot of fun.

  • @MrMoneyHelper
    @MrMoneyHelper 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The biggest motorcycle I've owned was a 499 cc Kawasaki Vulcan LTD. I bought a Honda Metropolitan as a spare vehicle. On the day it was delivered it became my favorite motorcycle. It weighed 177 pounds. What made it fun was the tiny size. It was fast enough on most of the roads in the city where I worked. The gas mileage wasn't as good as the new Honda 125 cc mini motos, but close.
    Now I own a KYMCO Agility 125 cc scooter. It isn't great, but it is fun. It isn't fast enough to ride on highways. Now that I live in a really big city, the small engine makes traveling to different work locations tedious. I don't own a car. These days I want something that can travel at 80 mph at times. I'm in Dallas Texas USA.

    • @psalm2forliberty577
      @psalm2forliberty577 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      In Texas you're at a disadvantage.
      Distances are great, speeds are high - fuel (relatively) cheap all equals:
      FAST TRAFFIC FLOW !
      I love small bikes too but getting run over by 90% of the Semis, Lifted Trucks & even Soccer Mom SUVs is a drag !
      So, you need a "parity of power & potential".
      If you'll only / mainly stick to secondary Highways - (the FM "Farm to Market" roads here in Texas) and not or rarely do Interstates - a 400cc Maxi Scooter is a perfect choice.
      I enjoyed the heck out of my 2006 Suzuki Burgman 400 until a deer wreck totaled it.
      But what a great "point & shoot" ride with cavernous on board storage & 60 mph economy.
      She COULD do Interstate Touring but began to strain above 70 mph.
      (Frankly Suzuki SO improved them that a newer like 2014 + Burgman 400 CAN tour single rider Interstate no problem)
      But I got upgraded to a 2008 Suzuki V-Strom 650 (only 2 weeks before Scooter was destroyed by deer wreck) - and have REALLY enjoyed the overall higher capabilities of the larger 70 HP Motorcycle with larger tires.
      I no longer feel "at the mercy" of fast traffic.
      Can easily cruise 75+ mph.
      Still getting 55 mpg !
      Hope that helps ya.

    • @MrMoneyHelper
      @MrMoneyHelper 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@psalm2forliberty577 The V-Strom 650s look like great motorcycles. Their engines have a good reputation. The upright seating position is also appealing. It might be on my list for a scooter replacement. Though the different Royal Enfield models are quite appealing.

  • @aslkdfjhg
    @aslkdfjhg 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I downsized to a cb125f from a 500. So many people said I'd hate a 125, but i never go above 80kmh. I use my bike primarily as a commuter and runabout. It's cheap on rego, insurance, servicing. I love it and ride most days. A $20k superbike is a cheap way to get the Ferrari experience. If your not after that, a smaller bike will work wonders in the real world. Also, big bikes depreciate really fast. That RE will hold it's value

  • @BusyMEOW
    @BusyMEOW 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've had a couple of bikes but I'm in love with my Scooter now.
    I love the coastal rides around Mandurah and Rockingham.
    At the moment I have a 2016 Znen Legend, it's a 4 stroke 50cc Chinese Vespa knockoff. It allows me to go slow and enjoy the ride instead of worrying about deadlines or getting somewhere on time.
    This summer I'm taking it to Dwellingup to go camping, got a new back tyre recently.
    Looking to get a Classic 350, they seem like the perfect bike for me.

  • @MrDaryca
    @MrDaryca 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just started to ride 2006 Virago 250, I changed both front and rear sprockets, and I love it!

  • @aj1604
    @aj1604 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looking to get back into riding after not riding since I was a wee lad and seeing all the wonderful options sub 500ccs has made me so excited. I rode a little 70cc dirtbike as a kid but never really had the chance to ride later into my life as I wish I could have so small bikes always have appealed to me. Talking to a friend about riding and realizing I've never been on a rear or forward riding position bike made me think about how comfortable and fun those small bikes really are.

  • @PortCharmers
    @PortCharmers 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When I started out, I had borrowed a 125 Daelim Soft-Chopper from a friend of my dad's, and I hated it. I could hardly keep up with the traffic, someone was constantly tailgating, and it made me feel like a fool because it clearly pretended to be something it wasn't. Luckily a Yamaha SR500 came into my life and it was perfect for quite a while. Just big enough to have a little oomph but still light and nimble. When i moved to New Zealand I found a different situation, with long stretches of straight roads out of town. I boght a Sportster there, which was perfect for that, it pushes you along at 100km/h for hours without feeling strained. However, when it was time to move back to Germany, I brought it back with me. It's still light enough for European roads. The Yamaha has since been on a slow restauration since (it had become rather tatty). I have recently shifted flats and now I am in a much better stuation to speed that up a little, and I'm much looking forward to it.

  • @russomauricio
    @russomauricio 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Greatings from Brazil...
    I also moved upscale just to realize the joy of a small bike again.
    I am also in love with my Classic 350 Signals Green...
    Here some highways demand a bit more power, however I like her so much I preffer to change the way instead of changing my bike.
    Cheers!

  • @stevevickerman9586
    @stevevickerman9586 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just bought a RE Scram 411 and I love it! My other bike is a Road King but I find myself riding the Scram more often, especially for short trips around town.

  • @martiisbertgelabert569
    @martiisbertgelabert569 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a great sintetization of what it feels to drive a low cc bike! Me myself drive a Honda vtr 250, and after 7 years I can't see the day to let'er go. There is fairly anything like excuishing the full potential of a bike on the open road and going back home spending no gas.

  • @DiogenesOfCa
    @DiogenesOfCa หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I ride a Grom, I am in no hurry to get anywhere.

    • @caleroby9483
      @caleroby9483 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I know a guy that has kept his grom (2016) since new.
      8,000 miles...
      He has only replaced tires and we'll that's it.
      Takes it on RV trips and been all over US Canada... Alaska too.
      Loves Wheeling his grom.
      😄

  • @DeiotarusBlogspotEs
    @DeiotarusBlogspotEs หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I understand you perfectly, something similar has happened to me. Right now I have a Classic 350, a Monkey 125 and a Rieju 50cc 2-stroke moped and I really enjoy them. Greetings from Spain!

  • @chrismba777
    @chrismba777 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In the U.S. in the state of Iowa, I was able to ride a 49cc moped at 14, and I went EVERYWHERE AT 30mph. When I became an adult, I went to 1000cc, and instantly found I didn't really care for riding as much anymore. Then I had an accident, and stopped for years. When I picked it back up again, tentatively, I got a Honda DN-01 (NSA 700) - big enough to move, but small enough to enjoy the ride, and the automatic brought me back to my glorious moped days. I couldn't be happier and can now say I enjoy riding more than ever.

  • @karun_vv7190
    @karun_vv7190 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i ride 350 classic 2020, it comes with older engine and i love it. Its characterful, and i just love how cheap it is to maintain. the sound is great and i can easily use it for my daily use. great video btw

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! This bike is pure joy! Enjoy riding your classic and stay safe!

  • @BeeStingPS3
    @BeeStingPS3 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have a triumph speed triple, my car got written off and instead of getting another car we changed to a one car family. Got a little honda Navi and it is so much more fun around town. I agree with your assessment

  • @AbigailPoirier
    @AbigailPoirier 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yep, a small(er) capacity bike can be loads of fun to ride! My main bike is a FJR1300cc, but last year I got a KLR650, which is the smallest capacity bike I've ever had. At nearly 100 hp less than the FJR, the KLR seems like it should feel slow...but it doesn't. It feels light and fun and I'm absolutely loving it. Before buying the KLR, I test-rode a RE Himalayan and loved it, too.

  • @poatemaine6200
    @poatemaine6200 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I started on a 50cc, then onto a 250, it didnt seem small. For years my dream bike was any 400-500 cc. I later rode 1200 and superbike 750 gsxrs. It's all relative but one thing stays the same: that love for riding.

  • @robertcostello9473
    @robertcostello9473 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love the 350 classic. Not only the best looking bike on the road but comfortable and fun too. A true! Head turner

  • @Brettmotorcycles
    @Brettmotorcycles 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Currently have a 2023 xsr that I rarely ride and then my Royal Enfield super meteor . I had a monkey but was just too small in the states and hard for cars to see so sold it and now have the Triumph 400x perfect sweet spot with 40 horsepower, visible , and 80mpg. Love it

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Awesome bikes, and great choice on the triumph, I really need to ride one soon, I only hear amazing things about them, I wish they were out when I was first learning to ride ! Enjoy and ride safe!

  • @jerrym3261
    @jerrym3261 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm in the US so the bikes we get aren't the same as what the world gets. I had several bikes from a Honda C70 (Cub) to a Kawasaki Concours 1000cc with several Honda CX500s I rode most when I helped a friend get some time on my C70 and his first bike, a Honda 250 Rebel. He was small, inexperienced so the Rebel was a buy for $1500, ride for a while, sell for $1500. The problem was, the one I found him was about 90 miles away. I ended up riding it back for him and though I hated the forward pegs and cramped Rebel, I wanted that engine by the time we got home. It took me a few years to find a CB250 Nighthawk, not many in the US. It's my main ride now, it's just so easy. I wasn't riding the Concours enough to keep it running good so I sold it, got down to one CX500. So, I did what you did, surprisingly ended up on a 20hp machine. It goes the speed limit everywhere, it more than keeps up with traffic, it doesn't have all of that engine heat on hot days and it's light when there's ice and snow. It's just more fun. I do have some things I don't like about the 250 Nighthawk so I'm building up a 1970 Honda CL175 frame I've had a few years. I get the 18 inch back wheel from the CL so, close to the same width tires front and back. I bought a lost title, long not running 250 Rebel so, I get the engine I like (had it running great on a gas bottle in about an hour). I get the front disc brake and the push to cancel turn signal from the Rebel. The CL has the same stripe on the tank as the 1971 SL350 I had back in the 70s. I always ride alone and and I carry all kinds of stuff on a motorcycle so, I'm getting a good solo seat and building a rack to carry anything on the back. It's like I tell people, in most of the world I could get the motorcycle I want but, we don't get those in the US. I doubt there's a dozen recent model Royal Enfields within 50 miles of me, certainly not a dealer within 50 miles.

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Your build sounds awesome! That is really interesting as well, I would have assumed because its america you would have access to everything, but i guess because there is no restricted licence scheme, there must not be a high enough demand/ forced exposure to smaller capacity motorcycles like there is in the rest of the world,. That really is annoying, you are lucky you have managed to find and build your perfect bike, but just the availability for parts and bikes must be tough. Enjoy the 250 and ride safe!

    • @jerrym3261
      @jerrym3261 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RippleMoto The 250 Rebel and 250 Nighthawk is a perfect example of US motorcycle buying. We got both but, I'll bet the Rebel outsold the Nighthawk at least 20 to 1. New riders bought a lot of Rebels and the Rebel is harder to ride, less safe, less comfortable to ride, the list goes on but, it looks like a chopper so, it sells. We won't buy good, useful motorcycles so, they don't come here. Put forward pegs, stupid handlebars, a tiny gas tank and a small diameter, wide tire on the back, they'll sell lots of them. I can see why our motorcycles rarely see 1000 miles in a year.

  • @ronniecurnutt4309
    @ronniecurnutt4309 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    After decades of riding big bikes I bought a 2022 Grom . Love it to the point I done with big bikes . My first bike was a 70s Honda 360 CL

  • @suit_of_souls
    @suit_of_souls 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I started last year on my CBR500R and my friend tried to convince to go bigger when looking at bikes but after all my research I thought it was going to be the perfect first bike for me and I was correct. I've loved every second and still do, though I'm planning on selling it maybe next year for something bigger because I do also want to experience the feeling and power of a supersport going on twisty roads. I did about a month ago though on a whim buy a 1982 Honda CM200T at an auction for dirt cheap, planned on just getting it running and selling for some money because I've always wanted to just wrench and tinker on classics but as I started reviving it and got to do a first little test ride I absolutely fell in love with the little thing and am now planning to keep it for a couple years, at least until I decide to sell it to make room for another small classic project

  • @tejas793
    @tejas793 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i absolutely loved and miss my kawasaki z250 10 years back when i had it. after that i for a Duke 390 then a z650 and now nothing. but when i do get a bike i will probably go for 300 to 400cc segment. its a no brainer imo. cheaper to maintain, fun to ride, good gas mileage, cheaper spare parts, can fix yourself, and many more.

  • @Bdb860b
    @Bdb860b หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I totally get your vibe. Over the years I have gone from 1000cc machines to a drz400sm being my favourite bike. I still own big bikes but ride my 400 the most. I also have a crf150 that I bought for my kids to ride on our property…they have since moved away but the crf150 is here and I love riding it (I also own a ktm500 dirt bike).

  • @MinusStatue11
    @MinusStatue11 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I've always been a crotch rocket guy, but not for the reasons most would think. Although going fast was a thrill, it's the fact it felt like riding a horse. Cruisers were hella nice, but the rocket always felt right. But lately I've just been wanting something that's fuel efficient, and if that meant giving up speed. Then it's a decision I've made my peace with. Honda and Royal are on the menu.

  • @Creative_name_5
    @Creative_name_5 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Classic 350 looks like an incredible bike. I have a Trail 125 and it's the perfect bike for sceneic routes.
    I needed something that could go 130 kph for American high ways so I could drive to work. I ended up with a Honda Fury. It is a big bike lenght wise but it feels incredibly narrow when you sit on it.

  • @tedecker3792
    @tedecker3792 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ve always liked small bikes, even after owning some big bikes. I’ll always remember one of my alltime favorites, the 76 Honda CB200 twin. First got to know them when I was teaching MSF beginner rider courses.?they were frequently among the small bikes provided for the courses by local dealers.

  • @whitenight71
    @whitenight71 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Team Meteor 350 over here! It's great to ride and enjoy it so much that you can't wait to get on the bike again. The sound, the possibility of travel appreciating the surroundings, the low cost...it's a no brainer. And oh boy when you push her it feels amazing too (although only to 75 mph hahaha)

  • @umbre420
    @umbre420 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I rode all kinds of quads all the time as a kid, and one that always stuck out to me was an old Honda 90 i had. It was so light and chuckable that you could thrash it everywhere. Plus, it still went nearly anywhere short of up a cliff! After college, paying for a quad and truck to carry it didn't make sense, so I started looking into bikes. When I found the CT125 it was love at first sight! It's everything I loved about that old honda all over again, but I can ride on the road [legally] now, too! My little honda goes anywhere I can point it and is everything I wanted out of a motorcycle!

  • @trickcarisusa9438
    @trickcarisusa9438 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Here in Philippines 🇵🇭 Filipinos ride a small displacement motorcycle all good for city ride and adventure. 125 to 250cc is enough and it's fun.

  • @Dr_Fazue_Lysson
    @Dr_Fazue_Lysson 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Some want to say things like "this is the best bike", "this is the best cell phone" and things like that. There is no "best". There is what is best for each person. For me, who only runs in the city and needs to carry small purchases, the best motorcycle is my Honda ADV 350: light, practical, agile in traffic, plenty of power for the city, with 30hp. My friend has a 1000cc Yamaha, heavy, he doesn't go on the road, he only uses it in the city, he has to carry the helmet in his hand, backpack on his back.

  • @aussiemilitant4486
    @aussiemilitant4486 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    40yr old and just got L's about 5 months ago. Bought a '23 Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S as i wanted something more comfortable (apart from standard seat after 1hr+ ride) riding position that a sports bike. It handles like a sports bike on corners, not at very slow speeds sadly. It also has the Ninja 650 motor but tuned differently, more mid range torque than higher revs so it lives between 5k-7k rpm. I have gotten pretty used to the power already, and will definitely look to upgrade to something else when I have finished my 3 years. Right now I'm in love with the Triumph Bonneville Bobber's, which is a retro old school look with a punchy 1200cc motor. Maybe one day i will get the itch for smaller bikes, but I'm still in the honeymoon period.
    Great video mate.

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cheers! As long as you are enjoying your journey on two wheels that's all that matters!

  • @user-vg4iw4yh4q
    @user-vg4iw4yh4q 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm having a ton of fun on my CFMOTO 300NK!!! easy to deal with in the garage and perfect for local clear your head riding.

  •  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Subscribed! I own a small CC bike myself, and it's such a joy to ride it around. It can handle a passenger plus luggage and going up a small hill without any trouble.
    I love the RE 350 classic that you're riding as well, planning it as my future upgrade. I'll check out your reviews. Thanks for sharing.

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks really appreciate it! Enjoy your ride and stay safe!

  • @florme6494
    @florme6494 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very well said. I’m like you, love the small cc bikes. They truly create the best adventures.
    However, I’ve moved slightly into another stage after only owning small cc bikes for some time. I now have a CB125F, CRF250L (completely modded for bush adventures with bumps and bruises everywhere. I purchased it that way so I wouldn’t hesitate to take it off road).
    Then for my adventure bike I use a Versys x300. Amazing chassis and hilariously high revving engine as you know all about.
    Then comes the twist. I have a naked sports bike in a Suzuki GSX-8S and a sport tourer Ninja 1000sx. Sport bikes I generally take out for 30min to an hour are fun to give the beans, and have their place for fun.
    But when adventuring I would never take a bike with high power anymore at a high buy in cost. The engagement is way more fun and rewarding. Commuting is the same, I prefer small thin light bikes for lane splitting, amazing on fuel efficiency and range. Cheap on services and consumables, rego and insurance. After all, these are the style of bikes where you cover distance which in turn affects your resale value and maintenance intervals. It is so much fun to rev the gears out most of the time.

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You made the wise choice, getting bikes already with the kit ready for dirt. I envy your collection of bikes, and yes i completely agree with you, big bikes are still awesome. but there is something special about using all a bikes power. Thanks for sharing this! Enjoy your bikes and ride safe!

  • @mannywilliams6409
    @mannywilliams6409 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My first bike was an old Honda CB360, my last bike was a Suzuki GT500. Even though the guys I rode with had 750s I never felt the need for more power.

  • @organichotdog3807
    @organichotdog3807 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I feel the same way about my 70hp SV650 after having ridden 900+ cc inline fours. Part of it is because I can use all the power of the SV. I also prefer the engine sound. But if I ever went back to inline 4s, it would be a Yamaha. Those cross-plane engines sound fantastic.

  • @Lee-70ish
    @Lee-70ish 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    2 years now with my 350 classic red and chrome.
    Went from a 900 Kawasaki and like you fell in love with the soul and character of this little plodder.
    I've owned the lot cruisers cafe racers , honda 50s BSA,s Matchless .
    Lambretta and a PCX scooter.
    But now I've gone full circle and just adore Zen riding while the head down arse up brigade rush by and miss everything.

  • @MrToranaGuy
    @MrToranaGuy 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can totally understand the having fun with a smaller cc motorbike. Just like with car's, there get's a point when bigger isn't better. I've got a classic Yamaha xs250, and wouldn't mind getting an RE Meteor Fireball either. Some of the most fun I've ever had driving, has been in my suzuki Mighty Boy kei ute. That's a big statement coming from someone who has multiple v8 car's to choose to drive, and I daily drive a bmw 5 series v8.

  • @wgrangerjr1
    @wgrangerjr1 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My first bike was a Yamaha XT250. I also have a Honda shadow and KLR650, but I get more joy and fun out of the XT than the both of them put together.

  • @davidbarringham7992
    @davidbarringham7992 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When I went to college and then uni later in life, I bought a little 100cc two stroke road bike. It was the cheapest way to maintain my independence. It was something I could work on myself; summer breaks were used to keep on top of maintenance, so that I could get through the rest of the year without having to attend to any tasks. It was good on fuel, too. Tax and insurance were also low, but I think it was the advances in weatherproof clothing which made it bearable. When I started working, my employer used to pay for parking, and I needed transport for my job. Following cuts, this perk was removed, so I went back to two wheels to get round parking charges (for motorcycles it is free in my city). Though I’m now retired, I have had a full licence since I was in my teens/twenties, and used a scooter for my daily commute. I still have my scooter (a Honda SH300i).

  • @alexsandovallapostol9998
    @alexsandovallapostol9998 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agreed ! I just got this same bike recently, and I find myself leaving the 1200cc bike in the garage...its so fun and fundamental and it gives me pure joy to ride on country roads and mountains away from the madness of the City. Well done with the video..keep up the good work and your own journey

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers! Ride safe!

  • @bikerforever68
    @bikerforever68 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    After riding sports bikes I got an ADV 350 and I love it 😍

  • @frankjennings8647
    @frankjennings8647 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have a 110cc Cub type and a Honda CB250 & CB350K4 😄. All fun bikes to ride around town and in the twisties of our local MetroParks system roads. I can’t ever see needing anything more. Your RE is a beautiful bike and I’m glad they made the Classic 350 available outside India. Smaller displacement classic looking motorcycles should help attract more younger riders to the sport and help retain older riders done with the power/speed obsession!

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Completely Agree! Your garage sounds awesome, enjoy and ride safe!

  • @SuperEDsTube
    @SuperEDsTube 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! I have a Suzuki Savage LS-650. Its maybe not that small in displacement but the bike is small and light. It has a very low seat height its only 170 kg and has only 31 hp. I really love it!

  • @desmcd1515
    @desmcd1515 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bought myself a new GB350 when they came to Australia last year. Love it despite only 20HP. It’s what some might call a zen bike. Daily commute is a 400cc Piaggio scooter which I also love. So practical and fun at the same time. BTW excellent video my friend.

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers! I have only heard great things about GB350, I will have to compare one. Enjoy your rides and stay safe!

  • @davetrabert6992
    @davetrabert6992 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I forwarded this to one of my riding buddies who appreciates scooters and smaller bikes, and copied many of the other guys I ride with. I own a Meteor 350 and a Honda Helix 250 scooter (as well as other larger bikes up to a 900 cc Triumph Street Twin) and the smaller lighter bikes really bring smiles to my face plus they can be ridden in places where you might not want to risk a larger heavier bike. My Triumph Speed 400 is also much fun. A valuable lesson learned here.

  • @SentientSingularity
    @SentientSingularity 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I appreciate the appeal of a small displacement bike. They are fun and good for zipping around town. But I also like going on long, touring-type rides and having the power to pass slow-moving traffic. Eyeing up the Kawasaki Z900 RS, right now. It’s mpg apparently pushes 50, which to me sounds impressive, for a liter bike. But that Meteor 350 is also a nice-looking machine!

  • @yourfriendlyneighborhoodguy
    @yourfriendlyneighborhoodguy 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My dad brought Bullet 350 and handed it to me. I love riding this, its not fastest or quickest bike in markets but she is definitely fun to ride. I have done highways, Twists, Off-road trails and I love it. No gizmos plus cheap and workshops are easily available, I work on bullet by my own changing Engine oil, tyre, brakes. Got her sweet after market exhaust which gives compete new personality to my bike. If want to buy small capacity bikes just go for it.

  • @naturalforlife6741
    @naturalforlife6741 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I traded in my 2021 MT07 for a 2023 ZX4RR. It is such a much more fun bike. It is a smaller ZX6R that is more comfortable and gives me all the power that I ever us. The handling is perfect for my ability. I fell in love with torque when I owned a 675 Street Triple. I learned how to wheelie on that bike. I sold it because it was just getting boring. Sure I had all that power when ever I needed it but I just didn't need it. The MT07 was a great bike but I eventually got bored with it too because of the parallel twin sound. I missed the sound of the 4 cylinder motors and I am just loving riding my ZX4RR. I've owned it for a year now and haven't gotten bored with it yet. I look forward to riding it. I also own a XT250 and use it for riding around town and doing errands. Perfect city bike.

  • @cx500chris2
    @cx500chris2 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love bringing old bikes back to life, not too long ago, a friend knew where a couple of scooters were for sale , I hesitated, But after hearing $400 for both, I moved on them.
    Used by a College student for 4 years.
    2000 Yamaha Zuma 125 and
    2003 honda elite 80.
    Very low miles on both, but hadn't run in 15 are so years. Cleaned the carbs and adjusted the values. I love scooters now, twist the throttle and go, sold them two scooters and a bike are two and bought a honda 600 silverwing, that is one bad a_ _ scooter, constant acceleration form 0 to 105 mph. It looks like a scooter but didn't act like one. So I sold it and now have my forever bike, 2023 Honda XR150L. I will never stop loving small bore motorcycle.

  • @64fairlane305
    @64fairlane305 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    1981 Honda CM400T here, so much fun and surpricingly fast on twisty roads. Rides wearing an old open helmet, sunglasses and an old worn brown leatherjacket, just like I did when I started up in the 70s

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Love that! Enjoy and ride safe!

  • @EnhancedNightmare
    @EnhancedNightmare 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh man that Enfield looks perfect I just love that classic look. Right now I ride a vintage moto but the repairs are starting to kill me and my enthusiasm. These have the looks and I hope don't break as much as 30+ motorcycle xD

  • @MotoAventuras125
    @MotoAventuras125 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love your video. Congrats, Your bike is very beautiful. A huge from Spain 🇪🇸

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks really appreciate it! Cant wait to ride in Spain one day, absolute bucket list! Ride safe!

  • @ronoldcross8189
    @ronoldcross8189 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I reentered the motircyclecwirld on a rebel 250. It was a fun little bike.
    However, for the roads I needed to ride on, I needed an upgrade. I looked at the 300 - 400cc class, including the Enfields. I ended up with a Royal Enfield Int 650.
    If we are honest with ourselves, we end up with the bike that fits us. For you. It is the RE 350 ' a good bike. For me, it is the Int 650 - big enough. Powerful enough, fast enough, and not cluttered up with unnecessary gagets and gizmos.
    After all, it is not the size of the bike, but the smiles per miles that count.

    • @RippleMoto
      @RippleMoto  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Couldn't Agree more!

  • @lautacolombo
    @lautacolombo หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I own a Classic 350 Red Chrome. It was love at first ride, same as you, when I took a test drive at the dealership. The engine is full of character like you said, it has something special for sure.
    The only thing I would add now to my garage would be a motorcycle that I can take offroad. I'm planning to take a look to the Himalayan 450 or maybe a Honda CRF300... We'll see, hopefully soon.

  • @maithuna58
    @maithuna58 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Royal Enfield 350 meteor.....love it....have a triumph tiger 956i but I'm selling it....hardly ever use it
    ...loving the smaller bike

  • @uhtred7860
    @uhtred7860 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The more things change, the more they stay the same. Back when i was just getting into bikes, there was loads of great smaller bikes. Like the RZ250/350 and the 250 two strokes KR, RG, TZR 250s, plus nearly all the enduro bikes were road legal (in NZ anyway) TTs XRs ITs etc. Then there was the awesome 400cc bikes like the GSX-R & CBR 400s, plus "retro" ones like the XJR & CB 400s. Now it seems people are "rediscovering" them again? They never really went away.

  • @Butwhy293
    @Butwhy293 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    81 goldwing gl1100, 24 Ryker 600 and a 24 Honda Navi and I have the most fun on the Navi. Errands or quick store runs the Navi is perfect

  • @Richard-pe4cx
    @Richard-pe4cx 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    just over 2 years ago i brought a T120 not as fast as my GSF650 water cooled bandit but so relaxing and comfortable and it's great just to look at

  • @teresarush3009
    @teresarush3009 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love the RE 350 classic it has a great nostalgic look.

  • @thejaysun
    @thejaysun 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Susuki TU250 made me fall in love with small bikes. So fun and enjoyable to ride.