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Used R6 for a 1st bike? I mean no but i really want that sound
Please which 1000cc sport bike is good and advice to buy. $15,000 to $30,000 price
I love my Vtwin .. People say it’s a cheater motor, but I say, Research and development 👌 SuperDuke life🤙🙈
@@pekiimatvrdi and jjj
papa yam!! do you ship to India??
I personally love the inline 4 sound, and really don't like how twins sound. In fact, that was one of the biggest factors that led me to the CB650R over the MT07.
same!
Yeah that 10-14k note is like 80% of the fun
AGE?
@@daniellang6112 I'm a 12 year old Nigerian Prince
Oh wtf you found a CBR650R? Luuuuuuucky.
Funny thing is that some teens will find old videos of Moto GP races 50 years from now and start searching barns for extinct sport bikes that they can rebuild so that they can be the cool kids because trends are cyclical
Bro in 50 years we'll be riding alien space vessels through wormholes
@@beholder3516 I doubt it! Weren't we supposed to be riding around in flying cars like the Jetsons in the 1990's? We were mislead and ripped off:)
I've recently got as a first bike a Suzuki GSF250 Bandit, it's an inline 4, with a 18k redline. You only start to feel the torque at 8k, not optimal on the street but extremely fun.
I bought a GSXR250 this year, its so much fun. also compared to my big liter bikes :-)
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 sixt gear on mine is the same as first on my BMW S1000R. it nearly revs 1000 rpm pr ever 10 km/h so going down the road at 100 kmh is just above 9000 rpm. And yes you can hammer it around without going fast, but still sounding like a Superbike 🏍️💨😁
Yep had a gixxer 600. No power until you started hammering the throttle. Then look out!
you can always downshift 1-2 gears. my zx25r is also pretty awesome!
@@deliciousdeviant5333 oh I wished we got the ZX25R But no sadly.
Over 250K Germans showed for the recent MotoGP race , there. That was over the week. The next MotoGP race in the Netherlands drew over 100k spectators. Yeah, nobody cares about MotoGP. Maybe in the US, but very popular in Europe. I'll go out on a limb and say that the inline 4 is going nowhere, soon...
I think inline 4’s will come back into trend at some point because we’ll eventually get a bit sick of the “running out of steam” feeling from one or two cylinder motorcycles… at least that’s what I hope. I’m more of a triple guy but the more variety the better right!
right now there are no real solutions to the manufacture cost and power band issues suffered but in 10-12 years we may see a resurgence due to new manufacturing techniques making them cheaper/easier to produce and as the vid mentioned, nostalgia is a huge player.
Triples forever
There is not enough time for them to come back in style. Give it 10 years we will be all electric
@@djdj500dr Recently picked up a Triumph Tiger 1050. Gorgeous sound .
V4s are just better 9/10
I love the character of the 600 cc inline-4 engines. But my bike is a V-twin.
Nothing can match the power of an inline-4, they are awesome engines, but the drawbacks (purchase price, insurance cost, comfort) led me to buy a V-twin from the 650 class.
Still, if you asked me what my dream bike would be, it's either an inline-4, or a triple like the 675.
Practical considerations led me elsewhere but that doesn't change how awesome those bikes are.
yea, I'm shocked that he could possibly say that a 1 cylinder brapper that sounds like a law mower has more engine character than my zx10r with full Akra exhaust and retune :/ I mean, it sounds like a 60s muscle car at idle.
Own a Ducati L twin --especially the latter 2002 > MY testastretta, testastretta EVO designed by ex Ferrari engineering genius. Yeah they have cam belts no big deal. In fact you can get the tension near spot on factory spec by using a 5mm hex wrench LOL..these engine are just all that. I have to say owning a 2005 Daytona 955i which was purchased off Ebay purely to flip and make cash was shockingly great. These inline 4, triples, etc will be around...the market is not what it was, but for used in lines it's strong. Newbies grow rapidly tired on parallel twins and want more power ..Want something 'insurable' super fast, great sound 'triple howl' less than 998cc buy a used low mileage Daytona 955i for a couple grand and surprise yourself ..
@@carlmayer691 spot on. While I’m not a newbie, I relate to what you said completely. I bought a 21 MT07 new April of last year and ride from March to November. I’ve put 7k miles on it and I was ready for a bigger bike 2 months after riding it. I love the MT07 but quickly wished I had listened to the sales guy that tried to tell me to buy a MT09 based upon my riding experience at that time. I’ve progressed a ton with the MT07 and refined my riding skills faster with it than maybe would have with the MT09. So I probably made the right decision, but I am chomping at the bit everyday to have the triple of the MT09.
As a man starting on a Ninja 250, then getting an Iron 883, I now have a Kawasaki Ninja 636 and I will NEVER get rid of this bike! This bike is everything I wanted in a motorcycle but didn't know it! I am intoxicated with the inline four fully fairing bike! Nothing else matters!
Ditto
Until you experience H2 ☺️💚
@@ninja1970fin That is a life goal!!! 💚💚💚
I think its how you like to ride; people who look for a settle ride at low speeds will find the parallel twins are a no brainer. But those who look for some adrenaline rush with high rpm scream will never be satisfied with stale twin sound.
I have ZX6R and had harley sportster 1200 and this is how I felt about them. I can't live without the inline 4!
When I decided to pick up a second bike I knew race replicas were out of fashion and had seriously considered an xsr but wanted to achieve my childhood dream and get a sportbike. Soo glad I did as it's an experience that can't be replicated on a Duke or MT or XSR
The inline 4 is the best engine ever produced. reliable, ease of maintenance, distinct exhaust note, and all the ponys you'll ever need. Would love to here a review on the new Kawasaki 250 inline 4. It has 50 hp!
When I was growing up my dad had a Kawasaki kz650 with a 4 into 1 exhaust, and to me that will always be the sound of motorcycling. 4 cylinders these days aren't really my style, but I still love that sound and character.
This proclamation is spoken like a true “noob.”
First of all, in-line fours do not have to be high-revving screamers to achieve decent torque/hp rates. Take the Bandit series with the 1200 that makes 106hp at a paltry 8000rpm and 71 ftlbs of torque at 6000 rpm (with much of that torque 3/4 of the way there at 3000 rpm.) Why do you think they are a favorite of drag racers?
Meanwhile, take a spin on the new GXS-1000GT sport tourer and call me in the morning.
Second, the notion that in-line fours (and sport bikes in general) will fall by the way-side is strictly based on the current ADV fad.
All I have to do is look out in the office parking lot to know where this is going…there’s the totally tricked out BMW GS-1250 parked next to the Desert Eagle Hummer, neither of which has seen so much as a gravel driveway.
Lastly, MotoGP has about 113 million fans that also disagree with your lame prediction.
We’re you at Laguna Seca this month? Which was more exciting/popular? Battle of the Twins or the Superbike race?
I rest my case.
As a previous owner of a gsxs1000 i agree with you. I believe also that manufacturers are switching not because engine superiority of parallel twins, they are doing it so they can produce cheaper bikes, not better bikes.
@yammienoob please clip this for the podcast
Manufacturers are realizing that they don't need 4 cylinders to make a bike that is smooth and powerful. This is why 4 cylinder track bikes are still being produced but a lot less street bikes are 4 cylinders. There is a bigger possible profit margin when making a 2 cylinder bike vs 4 cylinders. There are a lot less parts to manufacture
Well said. This guy spouts a lot of nonsense in general.
@@trailrider1980 The adventure bike market is booming and parallel twin designs rule the roost in this application for obvious reasons so I think it's more related to market trends than manufacturing cost.
I don't know what is all this issue with inline 4 not having enough bottom end torque for the street. Hell, if you are still accelerating faster than your next door Chevy Camero neighbor from a stop light, then that's plenty of torque to be streetable...Anything more is the pursuit for that power to tickle your balls!
After a flash and a full exhaust I'm getting 84 ftlbs of _wheel_ torque out of my zx10r. It hits 60 ftlbs at 4k rpms, which is barely a fraction of a second off idle. Plenty of torque.
@@kalasmournrex1470 My R6 is notorious for being gutless at low rpm. That's fine, but who rides an R6 at low rpm, HA! Love that inline 4 scream baby. That's where the soul of the superbikes is at!
Mate - you and Spike never fail to inform, provide excellent opinion and impress. I have only ever owned V4s or (now) flat twins. I never saw the road as a race track. Instead, I have always had a purpose to get there...now....in comfort...and with ALL my gear. Basically, I set the bar at what you do in a car I must do with a bike (tent, guitar, amp, clothes, PC, tech,) My R1200GS has more ability than me and gives the same gas as my car, but at greater performance levels and unbelievable comfort (and fun) levels. I still play with super sports riders whilst fully loaded and have real fun, especially in the wet.
Thanks for just being you. I really love your vids
Hey hey being a ZX6R owner I can assure you I’m not dumb for owning and riding this bike. I just have deep psychological issues, and want my hips, back, and wrists to hurt as much as possible. So I can’t think about the other laundry list of poor choices I’ve made in my life.
Way to generalize a whole group of riders papa Yam.
As a person with a string of low quality life choices in my past and some serious psychological issues as well.... maybe I need ZX6R....
@@joetheagent or a R6 if you want pain faster. i love my r6 but i just get wrist pain after about 30ish min of riding.
Funny... Back in the day, I was already riding bikes when Honda introduced the original CB750, naked bikes were the norm. Although we did not call it a naked bike, it was just how bikes were... I'll stick to my V4's...
Ive had Panigales, 1199 and a 1299 , Ive had blades , ive had a ZX10 and ive had my fair share of 2stroke 250s but i will NEVER sell my 2007 CBR1000RR. I feel like that was the last true bike the universe just lined up on and creation of life was born in the perfect combination of everything. No wanky electroics, no compromises and no excuses on power. In the low ranges it doesnt scare the shit out of you like the 1299 paigale which was barely sensible power on the track , let alone on public Rd, ANYONE can get on the 2007 blade and feel safe provided they dont wind it open. Doing so you exparience a brutal non linear power delievery that you can actually avoid if you want for round town riding .. unlike the 1299 especially. And in MHO its still a great looking bike that turns heads some 15years later.
You could absolutely make a torque focused i4 or even V8 motorcycle.
just change sprocket ratio for acceleration, no?
They have v8 bikes and they are heavy as fuck and handle like dick
You could but why make an engine that wide if it doesn't have to be
Indeed, I once had one: 1989 Yamaha FJ1200.
@@bushy9780 doesn't change the engine characteristics though
I got my first four cyl in 1978 (a GS-1000 Zuki). Pretty much every bike I've owned since then has been a four, at least up to about three or four years ago. When I came to Spain I got to rethinking my motorcycling needs. First I got a R1150 GS (that I could restrict for an A2 license). I tried to like it. I really did. I spent money on it. But within days of getting my A license I plopped €20k down for a new 1290 Super Adventure S. Then I traded the 1150 for a K1200 GT with a friend for Sunday rides with my wife.
A couple weeks ago I was putting down some miles (or kilometers) on the freeway (or autopisa) and I realized that I'd while the Super Adventure is a great bike I don't really like the vibration of a twin, even with counterbalancing. So I took the BMW out and yeah, even though it's fifteen years old it runs smoother and is more comfortable when cruising. Possibly not as smooth as my old Ninja 14 but pretty smooth. (Why they didn't give it an overdrive sixth gear I haven't a clue but that's another subject.)
Yeah, sure you can make better peak power with a four than an engine with fewer cylinders but that's not always what's important. Inline fours have other desirable features than just peak power.
So now I'm putting a little time and elbow grease into the BMW. Who knows, I might take it out for rides on days other than Sundays and without my wife on back. It's old and it's heavy, but it's comfortable too.
It's great that we have more engine layout choices and the twin in my KTM sounds great with a PipeWerx can. But I don't see the inline four dying just yet.
The inline 4 sound is the greatest engine sound there is in my opinion i'm gonna be that guy collecting them up soon
Also i ride a cbr250rr so i guess i'm just that kind of rider xD
I don't think it's so much that the inline four is going the way of the Dodo as much as it's the the race replica supersports that are. You can get 100% of the feel and exhaust note of a 1000cc four with better ergos and sometimes half the initial cost of a supersport in the Naked/Tourer version (ie: MT-10 vs R1)
He said that...
@@Pabloman333 while ignoring that the MT-10 is still an inline 4.
Glad my 2007 Gsxr 600 is tucked up safely in my garage then ! 🤙🏻
Gay
Just pickup a inline 4 in a versys 1000. loving the bike so far, but my first choice was the cb650r. Due to always riding with a passenger the Kawasaki sits in the garage. Just love the sound and smooth power delivery of the inline engine.
@Jayden
Went for mine in black, no regrets at all over last few months. Love it . Tail tidy, integrated brake light/ new front signals and smoked windshield makes it look even better. Will be going for a full akro system and tune shortly
@jayden Cb650r is Such a beautiful bike I’m sure you’ll like it, I really wish I could try one, hopefully I can get a good used one in a few years. Coming from a big yamaha cruiser, the versys is so easy to ride, no shortage of power and I’ve only used the low power mode so far.
@@jared123123 how’s it at lower rpms or when manoeuvring through traffic.. is it jerky being an inline 4
Bought me a brand new 2021 CBR600RR and I’m gonna keep buying Inline-4 bikes for as long as I can. Inline-4 engines in motorcycles are akin to V12s in cars, we must save them !!!
I have a 2004 600rr and it is epic!
I will keep my 2004 Z(that's "Zed" here)1000 Kawasaki. Light, simple, good power (131 on dyno), fun(Muzzys), fairly comfortable from BC down to California. Japanese, so unbreakable. Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.
Not all inline 4's are supersports. Love my Yamaha XJR 1300. Smoothest Inline 4 and lots of torque at low revs. I know I'm going to own other bikes, but I'm never going to sell my favorite muscle bike.
I'm sad that I've only gotten into motorcycling this year and I'm basically all but too late to picking up a low cc inline 4. They sound so fun to ride.
The CBR250rr MC22 is great fun! If you ever get the chance to ride one, do it!
CB 650 R is not doing it for you?
Build an R6 from wrecked craigslist bikes. Two wheel temple brah
Fight for your right!
The great thing about bikes is you can by something made in the 90s and you'll never be able to "out ride it"... there are so many options out there for ya, bro.
In line 4s are honestly my favorite bikes. High speed track riding with my 2004 R6 I fixed up is the most fun I've had on 2 wheels. But it cost $200 for a day and doesn't even include the rubber I burn.
It feels like I could either go on track once a month or once a year fly to Japan and rent a fun motorcycle for a week.
If track days were cheaper I'd fix up an R1, but it's just so damn expensive to ride the thing properly on weekends. Just wish track days were cheaper.
I'm completely sold on twins for the street... I have some classic projects and sport bike collectibles, but my only "daily" is a Super Duke R -- you just can't beat the power delivery on the street.
I prefer triples
@@numbone he is referring to L/V twins your triple will become a parallel twin soon
I'm with you on L twins for street, 6th gear 3000rpm and need to get going.....no problem.
100% aggree with the sdr
Nah man large cc inline 4s are king, like the k1300s. I don't want a low revving twin
In-line 4s are amazing. You have it know how to ride them and they are pure fun adrenaline and can cruise around town at lower torque easily. I love it
I heard the in-line 4s are a bit jumpy on the Cb650 and the CBR as well..
@@lilnips not to bad on CBR 600rr it's smooth honestly
I truly love my two V4 motorcycles by Honda. I’ve been riding since the early sixties and have never bought a motorcycle for transportation. They have always been used as a toy. I did ride the motorcycle to work as well but was I really saving money with my cars sitting at home? I just love the feeling of being out in the elements and an adrenaline junkie. Being a pilot I’ve always said, riding a motorcycle is the closest thing to flying without leaving the ground. Ride on!
When he said "Elephant in the room..." I was really hoping he mentioned the FJR. Nope. Inline 4's make a tone of sense on a 650lb sport touring bike where you get 148 peak HP at 7k and they last forever with even the simplest of maintenance.
I think the whole "heritage" thing is kind of funny. I'm kinda old, and when I was young people bought bikes for cheap transport. Sure, there were some adrenaline junkies, but most riders I know did it because a car was too expensive to buy and own. So, this return to being cost-conscience, to me, is a return to it's real heritage: saving a few bucks getting around.
I'm loving the comment. Touches on reality on the financial considerations. Nowadays the bikes are so unnecessarily expensive, too fast for legal speeds & cost a kidney to maintain if crashed
I feel like more bikes should be designed with utility in mind. 60mpg average and include some basic stowage. Since cars are so insanely expensive now I think there could be more of a market.
@@Ian-ny6ux I'd be willing to bet that in 30-40 years, the "cool retro bikes" will look more like Royal Enfields than CBRs...because that's what young people can afford now.
I couldn't afford a car or truck, but I found a 2013 Yamaha Zuma 125 for $1000 and haven't looked back. I can't go back to cars after experiencing the fun and gas mileage of two wheeled vehicles.
And now I drive my Zuma daily 48 miles to and from work and love it, especially since I only spend around $60 a month on gas!
I bought my first bike when gas hit 4 bucks a gallon, not anything crazy but I paid 1000 USD for a 1980 Honda CX500 that was completely stock. The bike has been a blast for the past 6 months and me and my friends have taken many trips cheaply during this gas craze.
Currently looking at early 2000’s Honda shadow 1100’s for my next bike as I want more low end torque and that big motor sound, and more comfortable riding position, if I sell this CX after it will always hold a special place in my heart
Funny thing is thats not the case in other countries. I think the zxr25r has hopefully made way for a future of small displacement inline 4s. Rumor has it Yamaha will be coming out with a YZF-R2! Can you imagine if they bring those inline 4s to the states?! A beautiful sounding crossplane 250cc inline 4 screaming at 18K rpm!!! DREAM BIKE!!!
Only place yu can Even dream of having a bike like that is Asia. Europe is ridiculously strict, pretty much impossible to have a legal dual sport for example. Unless you want something like the 300l.
Tragically it'll be sold here, even though they'd sell thousands; the 600 and 1000 i4 bikes make no sense on the street, 1000s don't even make sense for normal people on the track, 250 supersports are extremely logical.
@@sunsinger970 doesn't have to make sense to be fun. Same thing could be said about Lambos
@@Modelo408 well I'm in the US and I am dreaming about it🤷♂️😁👉🏻👉🏻
Something that MUST be talked about: motorcycle in movies and their influence. I've been noticing a great use of cafe racers in movies (james bond, for instance), that could be the reason most people are growing more fond of the styles mentioned in this vid.
It’s funny because in Europe they’re equally if not more popular. Something like m1000r , SDR, Streetfighter, monster. Different engines but naked. All still too much for the road 😂 but Sports bikes are terribly uncomfortable , higher insurance , not as great in the twisties (in Europe we’ve lots!, far less ‘highway’ driving)
No need to worry about the EPA, they won't have authority to regulate emissions for motor vehicles in the near future given the recent precedence
Euro 5 and 6 are still in play and will have affects on the US market
Nobody is gonna make a mass production bike that can only be sold in the US market.
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 the US Supreme Court ruled that the EPA could not regulate state level carbon emissions from power plants
Image 2022 still see 4s 250cc in dealers ....
Asian Market: Here your ZX25R
Interesting article. I think it’s probably 100% correct too. Of the guys I ride with, me and one other guy are the last two inline 4 riders. Everyone else is on twins, V-4 and triples and I’m just eccentric guy still riding a first gen GSXR that attracts all the other eccentric dudes who used to ride one of those back in the day.
With a majority of cars going electric in the next decade, I bet gear heads and petrol heads will start buying more motorcycles. Hopefully motorcycles will actually still have motors in the next decade. Bikes are way more efficient and use less gas than any car.
This whole thing reminds me of the scene from iRobot where Will Smith illegally owns and operates a gas powered MV Agusta because he distrusts new tech. God, I hate seeing dystopian sci-fi movies become reality.
Kawasaki and yamaha going hydrogen in 2035
@@R1___ THAT would be insane. Hopefully hydrogen engines can sound as good or like gasoline engines.
@@rohanm54 hdyrogen is just charging a battery so you don’t really have a ,,engine ‘’
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 Can you ride that killer bike when it's 30 degrees out? In the winter? When it's raining? I've had many types of motorcycles. The Miata is a viable and more practical surrogate to a motorcycle.
Had a 250 Kawasaki eliminator and rode a friend's of mine 250 Ninja every chance I could, good stuff!
I'd still rather have my high mileage 2005 zx6r than one of these newfangled parallel twins with all the farkles and doohickeys, but I won't hate there's some super cool naked bikes too
Nothing sounds better than 4 cylinder motorcycles with the exhaust pipes gutted! Like MAD MAX PART ONE WITH MEL GIBSON!
We (when I was younger) had biker gang ride through our neighborhood with Pipes loud!!!
Sound like monsters!
Lucky me I jus bought a carbureted 2001 4 CYLINDER YAMAHA R1 !!!!
With only 6,100 miles on it!
Having the time of my life riding it & hearing it! Garage kept in mint condition!
I have an in-line 4 cruiser. Did a google search and it's pretty much the only one in the world. You can have the character and the high revving wonder. Should throw more in them.
inline fours will never be extinct the power performance and durability cannot be matched they are the basis for on track use
I feel this is a very American take, here in Australia sport bikes are incredibly common
Well Australia is small.
@@bulthaosen1169 you’re small
That’s true. I own a cbr650 and I’ve seen many with the same inline 4 bike
@@SimpleChigga did somebody kill your dog or something?
Australia IS small. Their market has little influence on a global company's strategy to sell bikes.
@@bulthaosen1169 did someone kill my dog? na bro. the only thing i be killing is cats. your mums cat especially
Biggest inline 4 I had was a Kawasaki ZRX1100. Loved it! Today, I own a Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. A fat 700cc single. Love it! Bike is so light and maneuverable! Thin!
i would love to own the 701 Husky Vitpilen (white) but it's not sold here in India,
i have the Trident 660 & Duke 390
How’s the husky’s maintenance and reliability like… I’ve been edging on them but I’ve heard some ktm horror stories so I’m not sure
i think you are missing a point, some of us not only love the wail of revved i4, but also the laziness they display in low revs. I don't want the torque down low, i only want my bike to go fast when i rev it. i'd love 500cc i4, chill bike around town and when i feel like passing or hearing it then i drop a gear or two and let her scream... sv650 is a nice bike, cb650r too fancy... my former z750s too fast/heavy... it's fun to try 'em all, but sad i4 are going...
Im tellin ya the answer to all these problems, like most is yammie FZ6R! SCREAMIN INLINE 4? CHECK!
TUNE FOR MORE LINEAR TORQUE? CHECK!
FULLY FARED SUPER SPORT LOOK?
CHECK!
HANDLE BARS AND NAKED ERGOS? CHECKERINO!
If they wanted a non sport inline 4 they could certainly make one. Having owned numerous bikes over the years each has merit. The ability for an inline 4 to pull smoothly from low revs is nice. No snatchy feel. And their growl with a nice pipe is enjoyable. Try them all is my call. As long as it’s on two wheels I’ll give it a go.
Manufacturers need to start making more inline three bikes. I would love to see a 500cc inline-three bike. The 180-degree crank is just too dull.
Doesn't Triumph make a buttload of triples with different displacements?
@@robertdevald they r ugly
@@robertdevald none under 600cc though. I think it's one area where a brand could really capitalise.
i wish Triumph made 1500cc & 2000cc Longitudinal-Triples instead of impracticable Rocket 3R (which is also a Longitudinal-Triple, but too big), i test-rode it, & i hated it.
i have the Trident-660, . . . . i feel the Thruxton-1200 (RS/TFC/Ton-up) & Speed-Triple RR are the best offerings from Triumph.
I just love the sound of my stock yamaha xj6 inline four with just 80 HP. I can't imagine falling in love anything else. Maybe a 3 cylinder one day. But
I'm never going to sell my Suzuki gsr 600, just in love with a i4 screamer
I love the inline 4 sound passing through towns and tunnels :)
for sport touring can't forget the sideways Mini Cooper inline 4 on two wheels called the BMW K100. They tried selling this Goldwing wannabe as a sport bike in the 80s. Quirky, heavy bike but If you are skilled with a dry clutch the engine reliably does 200k mi with not much but fluid changes, spline relubes and a driveshaft swap somewhere around 100k mi.
and after living thru the inline japanese era of the late 70s and 80s, i am loving my 09 ducati 1198s! only inline 4 i woud love to have is an r1 crossplane!
Had the baby blade back in the ‘90s - Epic beginner bike. Inline fours are the ‘only’ engine type worth riding
I want the new ZX25R so badly. Going 20mph while blowing people out sounds so fun
@@gregmccauley1687 💯- proper nip down the shops kinda bike
Idk my 3 cylinder mt09 sounds mean as hell and has torque everywhere.
i bought my honda cb650r specifically because it wasnt a 'thumpy' twin or unusual triple - i love it!
Makes sense. Twin cylinders for me, with high usable torque.
I'm surprised you didn't mention emission regulations... ah well... I guess being in USA you don't have as strict emissions regulations as the EU's Euro standards, so it's understandable.
Long story short, when the Euro 5 standard got introduced, it required a ~41% reduction in Unburnt Hydrocarbons (UHC) emissions, which come mainly from trapped fuel around the piston head gaskets, so if you have more pistons => more unburnt fuel on the exhaust. This was a huge limiting factor for making a road legal bike for the EU market.
This is why instead of having sport engines with 4 cylinders they went to sport models with 2 but with bigger bores, the overall surface reduction from less number of pistons meant a lot less unburnt fuel. But there was a problem, Inline 2s, the 180/360 degree ones back in the day, were ok, but for lower CC applications, once they started replacing higher CC 4 piston engines with Inline 2s, they had a big problem with secondary imbalances of the engine.
This why in 2015 manufacturers developed the new 270 crossplane crankshaft, which became standard issue, because it fixed secondary imbalances of the engine thus allowing higher CC engines to be made, which would produce less emissions, and thus be able to replace the Inline 4s of the time.
Now that being said in 2024, out of 16 Honda models on their site, 10 of them are Parallel twins, and only 6 are still with 4 cylinders.
The iconic Honda Hornet series they reintroduced in 2023.... is a 750cc, 270 Parallel twin, lower revving SOHC!, when for 20+ years that series and the CB series were always Inline 4s, higher revving DOHC... Hopefully this doesn't mean the CB series is going the twin piston route..... but when looking at the overall picture.... I don't know what to say :(.
I've had several 4 cylinder sports bikes over the years and the only one I miss is the ZXR400. It was just so much fun to make it scream everywhere, all the time. That is probably why it blew up in the end.
I keep watching Yammie Noob! keep them coming, I'll be watching...
Thanks for the history lesson. I am super new to motorcycles, and did my first scoot around the neighborhood of a friends bike. I do like the Ninja 650, but that is because its a "sport" centric bike in my mind but with better ergonomics than a R7 as you have stated in your previous videos. I went to a local shop, and sat on a ton of bikes but sadly no 650 so I still need to try it.
Keep up the excellent videos I find my self watching alot of them to gain more knowledge!
I always wanted a inline 4 sports bike(R6) when I passed my test 3 years ago, my dream was shattered when I sat on one, so I brought a street triple 675 more comfy and sounds brilliant.
I dnt get the "crossplane sound is better than the regular i4" it's probably just me but I like the i4 sound better.
In ten years you may have trouble finding any internal combustion bike at all. In the meantime, great value new 4cyl bikes for aging sport-bikers like the GSX S 1000GT and Ninja 1000 SX will keep the torch alive.
kek. they have to shut off parts of the grid now when people use the ac in the summer.
you would have to build a 1gw power plant every 2 weeks for 20 years to have the power to charge an all electric fleet.
but hey, you keep dreaming.
@@charleswidmore5458 AC usage spikes in the middle of the day. Electric vehicles charge at night, typically when generators are idling. Grid has more than enough capacity for EV charging because of this. Issues are more about cost, range and missing chargers on many routes.
Doubt it. Unless some serious advances are made in battery tech (lighter, more charge) , ICE will be here (for bikes anyhow) for a good while yet.
I love my 2018 Z900 but I understand that I have to hold back all the time on the power but it's just so much fun!
Member back in the 80s when they made small like sportster size cruisers with I4s, I think is a shame they quit making them about the time I4 motors started making truly stupid horsepower.
That's dope man🔥
I have one of those, zl600 from kawi
I don't remember the name of everyone's models, the Honda Nighthawk is one of the more memorable ones as it's got a name and not letter letter (engine size) letter
Most of the 80's I4's were sportbikes or UJM's, the true cruiser style I4's had horrible sales numbers and disappeared pretty quick.
The problem with a high power 4cyl is that you can't enjoy it on the street. A high torque 2cyl does work on a street.
If i get caught speeding more thab 50kmh i lose my drivers licence and then as a result my job.
I would love a bike that i can rev to 16k, but it is too dangerous for my future.
How about newer ones? I heard the CB650R is tuned to be less jerky at lower Rpms
5:46 Kawasaki ZX-25R is still available in some markets.
Also seems like it has amazing character for a high revving i4!
This is a great video covering an important change in motorcycling...BUT...you missed out an important engine config...The Triple! Torquey, powerful, smooth, efficient &, especially with the Yamaha CP3, full of character. I wanted to move up from a twin but didn't want a 4 cylinder, then I tried a Triumph Tiger before settling on a Yamaha Tracer 9gt. Going back to a Honda Kawasaki 4 cylinder bike after that was definitely a step down. Triples RULE!
"Can you imagine modern 250cc inline 4 in showroom floor in 2022?" Well I don't have to, because they have that in Asia. It's called Kawasaki ninja zx-25r
being old. i like the ninja 1000, the GSXS 1000. Solid ergonomics. great power plants. youll still get your kicks when you roll the throttle.
Glad I just picked up my inline 4 bike.
Figures, by time I have the monies …I won’t be able to buy one..
You mean they will be cheaper ;)
You underestimate the unkillable nature of Japanese bikes my friend! The used market for these bikes will probably continue to be very accessible for at least 10-15 years.
You still have the old Honda Hornet platform. Both 600 & 900 are I4 bikes with decent ergos are nice delivery. Even the CB650 range is still kicking in a I4 configuration. There is still hope for this classic engine 🙏.
It's hilarious how this video came out when I was shopping for a replacement for my second car. Coming from cruisers, (Harley Davidson) I knew little about metrics. A buddy immediately pointed me toward an FZ-07 and it clearly makes sense why. I've had it for about a month and I can't stay away from the sound of the CP2 and the full Yoshimura exhaust.
I started on an '07 Ninja 250 7 years ago, and this year bought an '84 Honda Magna V30 500cc V4. New is cool and all, but the old bikes live on, new owners find them.
The four cylinder Gilera predates the MV Augusta by a few years. The late 1940s saw development of the poor handling in line fours. The Benelli followed in the 1960s.
Gotta say I couldn't agree more. I have always found myself way more drawn to anything but a inline 4 cylinder bike. I have owned 20+ bikes now and not one of them was a 4 cylinder.
Ordered a streetfighter V2 because I'd like to keep my back. Rejected that 636 at the dealer
As a street rider: I have always searched for "one more gear (higher)" on my fours. They are much more "busy" feeling when covering distance. I;'ve sworn off "fours" and headed toward twins. Paralel or V..
Meh.. I don't see my self moving away from my Suzuki sv650s gen 1. I wasn't a fan of the bikini style fairing look so I just replaced the fairings with a fully faired fibre glass street kit from Kompo-tech. Love this thing.
5:45 "can you imagine a 250cc 4 cylinder on the showroom floor in 2022?"
Kawasaki ZX25R: "hey"
Both Kawasaki and Honda currently sell a 250cc 4 cylinder sport bike.
I have a Z900RS with an inline 4 I think it's a great motor.
Nailed the intro! Not everyone is about speed 😉😉😉
Bring back Rotary Engines
Where the Jet Bikes At?
In-line 4’s are fantastic, what bleak reality have I found my self in.
Gr8 topic. Sport bikes never made much sense but in the 90's and 2000's it was supposed to mean you were a "real rider" that was skilled enough to handle "power". The 1929 V-twin Indian for $278 is about $4,700 in 2022. Prices have gotten out of hand. I've been rockin' an NC700X with 48 bhp stock. Smooth and a good on gas and capable in the corners with good ergos.
I miss the cb750 nighthawk from the late 90s/ early 00s. Air Cooled inline 4, enough power to have a blast and stay around legal speeds.
I know, not an inline 4 but I have a 2022 "New" Buell 1190Rx on order- doing my part to keep not only American sport bikes but sport bikes in general alive.
So space sounds like it smells absolutely amazing
I left I4's after my 1st bike in '97. No looking back.
It pains me, but I agree. I just bought my dream bike, 2003 Hayabusa and wouldn’t trade it for ANYTHING in the world. But I recognize that my taste is sentimental and very different from the average rider. I recognize that it has way more power than I’ll ever use and it’s not comfortable for more than a few hours at a time. But it’s my “preference” and more people are going for comfort and looks. While I think the Busa looks unique and damn beautiful, a LOOOT of people disagree. And that’s fine. But I’m kind of afraid once this one dies, I’ll have a hard time finding another one cuz they’ll eventually get discontinued.
i understand, i daily a zx6r because i love the race style, im old but i fit great, i dont use the power much but its a blast
the busa tho, its intimidating to most ill give ya that, when they are customized they are really nice
I too have a Hayabusa (gen2). There will be loads of parts for years to come, no worries.
As far as looks, they really are a love it or hate it.
The funny thing is, I find ADV bikes the ugliest style of all, maybe its just the collective hard on people have for them?
Or it could all those bags, ALL.THE.FUCKING.TIME...It's like they're ready to scale K2 at any moment, got the whole basecamp with them. FFS, just stop already.
A gen 1 hayabusa in copper and silver og colours is my dream bike. I thought the hayabusa was and still is one of the most amazing looking bikes ever made. Like a bull on steroids 😂
@@gussym818 they are so tall also, id hate stopping often, any bike with bags we call station wagons
I don’t know what to think. But where I live BMW S1000RR is the king . I see also more people changing the GS boxer for S1000XR which is such a dope bike. Pace.
The scream of an inline 4 is my fav sound---
same. Don't think Yammie realizes 15k RPM is the point, not a downside. Every 600 and liter bike guy I know wants a zx25r. Doing 25 mph at 18k RPM is hilarious
@@gregmccauley1687 I'll take a screaming GSXR sound over an Italian V4 anyday as well, not everyone agrees lol
Although I would hate to see the inline fours go (I have an old Kawasaki police bike), I can understand why they may be going away.
Engine design and manufacturing have gotten to the place where a parallel twin (or three-cylinder) can put out enough horsepower and torque to rival--if not surpass--the inline fours from "back in the day". However, just like cars where V8s just seems natural, I feel that way about an inline four on a Japanese bike; you kind of expect it.
If I had to replace my bike with a new bike, I probably would go for the Kawasaki Z900.
Got the KZ 1100? I had one that was a law enforcement bike 🙊
@@tormado Thanks for asking. I have a 1993 KZ1000, originally employed by the Oregon State Patrol. She has over 62,000 miles on the clock, and runs as smooth as silk, and quiet as a church mouse.
A few months back I got "a little froggy" with the throttle, and the 600 pound bike (and the 300 pound rider--ME) went up on one wheel. Although she handled it beautifully, I don't think I'm gonna do that again.
@@moosecat those engines are out of this world. The first time I wacked that tired old 82' 1100 open, I saw everything flash before my eyes. Absolute animal of a motorcycle and I regret selling it to this day
Thoughts I put a turbo charger on my rebel 250
Now that is a respectable bike
I think it's less engine size and more the general cost
In 10 years the price of sport bikes has doubled
From $10k to $20k+ almost if not more the price of a Honda Civic or more pretty crazy this inflation