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Got a 42 mph over speeding ticket today near the Tail of the Dragon riding my RS660. I admit it; I was riding way too fast. Where I live it is flat everywhere so I never get to ride so many fun curves. I even got the entire thing on my GoPro. I feel so dumb but I guess it was gonna happen at some point. Getting an attorney tomorrow to hopefully keep my license. Cruiser bikes are looking great right now lol! I’m thinking of only riding my RS660 on the track from now on. The temptation is just too great! Love your content Yammie. Just had to share this story. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
you forgot 50+, mid life crisis guy. who used to ride. before getting married and his wife made him sale it. now buys a Ducati then, complains and brags about how powerful it is. and only rides it on the highway.
The 50+ guy was riding when you were still daddys little squirt. 42 years riding now. Switched to a geezer glide but you probably won't luve through your riding!
I always kind of assumed most of these stereotypes were exaggerated, but I have a ninja 250 and I'm looking at getting a ZX6-R. I feel called out. Great vid.😂
The accuracy of this video is astonishing. I rode for probably 15 years and moved up to a zx10r. then on my first track day was passed on the outside by a 300 i was both humbled and hooked.
As a third time owner for a CBR600RR (MY2021), I almost cried at the CBR insult. It’s okay, I get to ride an awesome supersport on the track that also isn’t a torture rack during my daily commute. Fuel gauge, Combined ABS and electronic steering-damper are all the tech you need anyway 😉
This video attacked me on numerous levels lol... First, I'm a senior software engineer who just bought a 2022 Panigale V4S; except I've wanted a Ducati since I was a young boy, I've done the MSF and I have previous riding experience. However, that leads into the second personal attack, lol, my previous bikes were GSXRs; a 750 and 1000.... Thanks Yammie... lol
lol my buddy from middle school showed up to my place one day when I was in high school on Panigale v4s that thing was nuts he rode motocross and would win against professionals but he broke his femur when he was like 14 or 15 so that was crazy to see his 16 or 17 year old ass riding that much street bike.
@@motarded4214 I considered the Aprilla, not going to lie. It's up there with MV on my list of dream brands, Ducati was just #1. Aprilla makes sweet bikes.
I was a daily sportbike rider for a LONG time. Then I realized that I'm almost 50 and most of me is held together with scar tissue, metal, anger and luck and that I should probably treat myself to something more comfortable. Insert the wheelie happy lightweight hooligan bike MT-07. Hey, just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't want to have fun and still do dumb shit. 🤣
@@neildrummond5711 much much better and more fun around town, much more comfortable and much usable daily. The only places it lacks is too end power and top speed but that isn't what it was designed for. If you are going to do a lot of highway riding then get a good touring windscreen or but something else.
Was starting to wonder about ol yammie noob but you have completely redeemed yourself with the bro hold my feeding tube bit. Well played. And the zen R6 guy buttered me up I'll admit.
Let's see, started on a Ninja 250 had it for 3 months traded it back for nearly the same value, bought an R6 it was a daily rider only ever got it to 150. Sold it after 3 seasons, bought an R1 rode it daily when I could, now with work don't get to ride as much, so I wind it up when I can. Then I bought a Z125 for riding around town and now I'm contemplating a 690 SMC R or a Super Duke 1290 R EVO. I'm also a 40+ year old guy who would rather ride on the highway than a track, because the nearest track is 3 hours away and I don't feel like spending the money on a track day habit. I feel like I check a lot of the boxes in this video.
This remind me of my little buddy I work with, he “drives” a cbr 600, always stays tucked at 160+ but I’ve never seen it run and he walks to work everyday 😂
No bro you gotta believe me bro my stock 2008 600RR goes 162 miles per down my neighborhood alley bro GPS confirmed bro you gotta believe me bro it’s faster than a stock H2 bro
@@lennartsix6102 Bro you think so bro? The stock mirrors create too much drag I feel it bro. I don’t ever use them anyway so a bro might even just remove them bro. When a bro is going that fast a bro should never be looking backwards anyway bro. Stay fast bro bro. Bro.
So.. I am 53 with a Ninja 650 and GSXR 750 in my garage. I have only broken 100mph once. The fear of the go to jail speeding tickets, tank slappers, and road conditions keeps me in check. I am happy as hell with the motorcycles I have and love riding them. I push my skills very gradually because I have seen too many MotoMadness idiots low/high siding, hitting sand/gravel on turns, or just running wide into metal road guards or traffic. I enjoy the ride without the need to pull nooners. Motorcycles cost to much and so does the medical bills. Where do you pigeon hole me.. my dude?
Clap out 6th on the R1 on the way home from work every time I take it. Gota blow the bugs off….. find the dead spots on the highway and open the flutes…
Same here Mike - I have gotten older and mellower and I’ve discovered that I’m no longer bulletproof. Besides, I already did the > 100 thing years ago, complete with a speed wobble around 105. I’m now content to ride my ninja 400 at track days and work on my cornering skills, and maybe surprise a faster bike every now and again 😂
LMAO I was the Ninja 250 bro. But I picked mine up for $500, took all the fairings off it(they were busted beyond repair), and turned it into a street fighter. That bike taught me 2 things. 1. Carbs suck. 2. Wrenching on your bike can be fun, but only when it's interspersed with actually being able to ride the damn thing. Sold it half a year later for $700 (stonks), turned around and bought a MT03 cause let's be honest. I didn't really learn how to ride on the Ninja. I learned how to work on a 2005 bike w/ a rusted gas tank and a myriad of other problems.
Yes sir!! Over the years I have fallen into 5 out of 7 categories!! You Hit the nail on the head about Ducati!! Being a Ducatista in Seattle means there are plenty of slightly used high end bikes, that Microsofty’s bought, and are scared $#!tless of! So there’s always a year old, extremely low mi, Well cared for bike to be had @ $70% or less of retail!!😍
Ducati’s are definitely not an investment as a general rule. I’ll be in Seattle in a few days and I always stop at the Ducati dealership. The help at the dealership are typical Seattle folks. They don’t seem to give a damn that you even walked in the door. I might buy a hat or something if they will acknowledge my presence and sell me one🤦🏻♂️
I DO ride home from the grocery store with a small red bull in my left pocket and some loose grapes in my right pocket, but it's always a rootin tootin good time.
Looking forward to the middle aged dad rider Yamm. Don't forget to include me, the middle weight or light weight naked bike guy because it's great on mpg and insurance. I don't brag about my bike specs, I brag about how much value I'm getting out of my hobby.
50+ Ninja 1000 guy. I don't group ride or track day, I'm up in the mountains riding by myself. I think i like other people, I'll let you know if I meet any =)
64 enjoyed every bike I've owned. But Don't ride like I'm on the Track when I'm on the street. I know that to most cage drivers that I am invisible. As Dirty Harry said 'A man's got to know his limitations' Haven't stopped street riding since 1976. Except when Military deployments ment a different kind of danger. Cheers
I saw the other day on the track a "Liter bike Track Day Bro"... I went on the "Iniciated / Course Group", we went out four times behind the instructor and twice by ourselves. The Bro knew enough not to be in the course, so he went to set lap records. I blew past him in his gold chrome S1000RR on the uphill not-a-straight with an FZ6 thanks to waaaay more drive out of the previous corner... It was GLORIOUS! hahaha
I had my ninja 250, put about 26k miles on it and then got T-boned. Went and bought myself a 2009 SFV-650 and have loved it for the last 4 years so far.
When I am working on my bike project I am a 35 yo man again. Motorcycling is actually making me younger. Now I just have to get my wife on pillion. Tall thin blonde, found her a beautiful set of leathers cheap. Just got to get her intrigued when she sees the Daytona. Thanks Yammie & thanks to all the guys and women riders who have inspired me. /s/ Matt’s dad, coming back after a quarter century
Started watching ya awhile back, got a cruiser and about to get a ninja 250, wanted a 600 or better but with gas skyrocketing 🤷🏼♂️, I'm the daily commuter rider, not a speed demon or a wheelie dancer. Just love riding, anything with 2 wheels is fun to me.
I would be hesitant only because I like to use the highways, and although I am not a speed demon either, I like to have a bit more than I need when in traffic. I hear the 250 can do highway speeds but only at high RPMs, not leaving much room if you want to move forward to avoid someone merging into you.
I thought you were talking about the new zx25r. It was announced that a new 250 in-line 4 bike was released to the Asian market a couple of months ago but the US will probably never get to partake of motogp revs leaving a stoplight.
I bought a 2023 s1000rr at 49 yrs old last year, my first bike was a gsxr 750 back in 97 with many bikes in between, had a mt10, loved it but sport bikes are my love. I love the fast and highway racing. Some ppl just love what they love. I'm 50 now and still do 100 mph wheelies and 190 mph pulls and that's what puts smiles on my face. Cruisers were boring to me, yes better for city riding admittedly but I'm not a city rider.
I remember starting on the ex500, no knowledge of riding, just TH-cam videos of Yammie and gixxer brah on how to ride and start on motorcycles, the carbs were terribly synced but it rode and got me to where I wanted to go, took it on an 8 hour trip after a carb clean and had no problems. Valves needed adjustment, tried doing it myself and could start the bike, did it again and it started but broke a valve cover bolt so It leaked coolant and oil everywhere, got a fuel injected bike and never looked back, I got the KTM Super duke 1290 R and its been on heck of a dream. Surprisingly its my first bike to practice wheelies too.
I had a 1993 EX500. Second bike I owned. The one before was 12 years before that and it was a 2003 ZX6R. I got way too comfortable squiding around on that.. The ex500 needed a little work to it(valves adjustment, upgraded cam chain tensioner, carb sync, New tires and wheel bearings). I got it back in Great running order.. On the way home one night, a racoon ran out in front of me and the next thing is the bike and I sliding across the pavement at 55mph.. Rode the bike home. I think the frame was tweaked a little. Never rode the same.. Then got a Honda CTX 700, didn't like the riding style. Purchased a 2006 Blue FJR1300 off a friend.. Been riding they ever since. 🏍️🏍️🏍️
@@theslacker29ify I've heard of FJR's pretty reliable, do they pick up quick even being a bit on the heavier side? Sorry for the unfortunate incident too, that's gotta suck after all the work you did. Ex500's are amazing when they get fine tuned. Wish I held it a little longer.
@@1Turnatatime yeah, they're pretty reliable. I want to say mine has 56k miles on the odometer. I haven't checked. I throw some fuel in it and ride. Lol 😂. It's pretty quick bike for being around 650lbs wet. It has around 130hp & 90ft/lbs torque at the wheels. It pulls pretty good starting at 5k rpm.. 😁 I've read it'll do 0-60mph anywhere from 2.97-3.2 seconds. Not bad.. The guy before me installed a car cruise control on it. I still have my ex500 in my shed. Carbs need rebuilt, but otherwise runs. Great little motorcycle. 50+mpg... 😁🏍️ It definitely did suck wrecking it after all that work. I shouldn't have rode it to work that day(I had an appointment for my impacted wisdom teeth to be extracted) I had a feeling, too bad I went against that feeling.. Then again, I probably wouldn't have the motorcycle I have now. My riding jacket, Gloves and boots saved me from more pain. Helmet and bookbag untouched. Pants were beyond tore up. Knees a little bruised and bloody and my shoulder hurt like hell (probably would have hurt way worse if I didn't have the padding in the nice leather riding jacket).
I just met a guy on a GSXR250 yesterday. Bought the bike 2 days ago, no classes or training and absolutely no gear. Riding in circles for hours redlining between stoplights 😂
My first bike was a Honda Nighthawk 450. Second bike a V45 Magna. Now after decades without a bike I'm in the market and when I walked into the Triumph dealer and started eyeing the Bonnevilles I truly had a come to Jesus moment on how old I've become.
I'm the every day ride, I ride xj6 naked and I love but in 1 year I'm getting full licence and I'm saving for a supersp r1 I'm in love with yamaha I love your videos man 👏👏👏
I ride a Ninja 1000, no bags… lowered handlebars… and race jacket with Kawasaki all over it. It is a superbike? Literbike? Or just a poser I enjoy riding as a daily? Normies think I am 186 mph at all times… but we both know I’m just pretending. I like it though.
So much shade thrown in this video I have a better chance of convincing a cop that slicks are better than street tyres than coming out as a sportbike fanboy and not being offended. Keep up the good work Yammie.
I’ve always wondered what you thought about this. Started riding two years ago, did the Msf course, bought my buddies 09 buell xb12r. Still riding it, put about 7,000 miles not much, I’m a nooner and I take it to work since offices re opened. Took it to the track four times now. Can’t see myself riding anything else besides maybe a monster tbh.
You’re 100% right about your beginner bike videos, watched a bunch of them when I decided I wanted a naked bike and that I wanted to start on a duke 390 and make my way to an mt/fz 07
Hey, I did prove my dad wrong with my 600. Told me because I have muscular dystrophy, I'll never be able to ride. Now I have an 05 zzr600 and ride it almost every other day (as much as my body will let me) damn proud of that.
I learned on a 1978 CB 500 at age 12. Rode on the street at age 15 on an 80s Suzuki GS 450. Then in my 20s I got into sport bikes. 5 different Kawasakis. Now I'm 38 and sold my ST1300. After owning the Concours 14, I'm going backwards. Going for either a Ninja 1000 or an MT10 soon.
petition to bring back the old outro music, I do fancy the "new" outros aswell just play it in the background for us nostalgic oldies here, enjoying beginner bike content even as we're shopping for our 5th beginner bike
In the UK we have the "sunshine bikers" (fair weather riders). Usually on an R6 (self respect, pah!) maybe an R1 (litre bro!). The bike is immaculate, their Dianese leathers are immaculate, their knee sliders bear the lightest of grazes, but only from their garage wall. They only leave the house when there's a less than 5% chance of rain and ride through housing estates and villages in only first gear - so everyone can hear their 'Povic full system. They'll overtake at every opportunity, especially on blind corners, on their way to the closest meet where they can stand back and admire their shiny bike, intentionally parked next to some dirty CBR600 that's covered 100k and still runs well. The minute a cloud passes overhead they're straight back on the bike on the way home to re-oil the chain, polish the bike and watch some old MotoGP.
I bought a 21 demo R1 last year. That bike only comes out on nice weather sundays for some black forest fun. Also have an 01 speed triple that i like to take to work, but still prefer good weather, since cleaning is a bitch and i like a shiny bike.
Current or older gen? The current one is an absolute blast, wheelie machine, feels light and nimble. The ones of yesteryear still like riding twiestes but feel way more substantial. IIRC, theres at least a 40kg advantage to the new one.
@@terrible2u I like the 2001-2003-ish models with the air scoops at the back. The prices are good and I think they've maintained their looks. I've been through the bonkers bikes in the past, nowadays I'm happy to look for something comfortable and decent looking but still with enough grunt to make me smile :)
Your smack talking about the 250 Ninja cracks me up. That 1st bike made me a much better rider and thankful for that year of WOT on that torque-less lean gutless machine. I would do it again
I'm still kinda the daily sport bike guy... Started that way, other bikes are great. I made my way back to one, two words. Back pack... More then one loaf w/Skippy. Or separate compartments so you don't crush the bread. And only getting two things is an excuse to ride. (Frustrating as traffic and parking lots may be)
Thats what I was thinking. The one loaf of bread is the excuse to ride. And I'll also go to a store 20 minutes out of the way just to get on the interstate... I mean because they have better selection
It's kind of hard to take any criticism seriously from anyone pushing "Manscaped".😂🤣😆Funny thing is, I don't seem to fall under any of the categories. My first bike was a 79' KZ1000 ST I paid $400 for, put another $400 into it to get a sticker (at 39, rode dirt bikes as a teenager, took the MSF 3 day NH State course). Learned how to ride it, then rode it like I stole it, dragging the pegs, and having fun. Bought a 79' GL1000 w/a Vetter fairing & 4k orig mi on it for my wife and I to go riding on the first year we were married, kept both. Still have all of them, bought a brand new 21' Vulcan 1700 Vaquero for my first "bagger" this year, love it. I've had modular helmets, half helmets, and 3/4 open faced. I actually prefer the 3/4 open faced, better field of vision. I've dragged the footboards on the Vulcan a few times already. Thing's a beast, easily cruise at 100mph, smoother than on the KZ actually. Seriously thinking about getting the ECU "Flashed", seen a few videos here on TH-cam of a guy that does it. He's done them on a few Vulcans and a number of other bikes.
Ahhh Yammie you always make me smile. My first bike was a Clapped Out 250 2 stroke Yamaha YDS2. Engine went twice in one year. But didn’t want to learn on a Honda 50 or Super 90. Finally went Norton. Trying for a Commando now.
No riding experience? R3/Ninja 400/Z400/Sportster/Bolt depending on what style of bike you want Previous experience like dirt bikes or ridden on the road previously: MT-07/R7/ Ninja 650/Z650/SV650, etc. The biggest thing is to sit on a bunch of bikes and see what fits YOU.
You Nailed it ! Don’t forget a whole separate category. The No gloves, Wears Shorts, and the fricken Sandal wearing fools! My motto, slogan or advice; ‘Ride humble, don’t upset the motorcycle, enjoy the Ride, Ride safe’. 🏍
getting back into riding again, i ride a Honda Rebel 500. i understood about the last 5 minutes of this video. i haven't seen to many sport bikes like in the video racing on city streets, yes they probably do 20 over the limit, on the interstate i can't say. all i do know is my Rebel isn't made to go 150 mph. i have run it up to 85 mph, which is fast enough for me, the wind at that speed is ok, but the big bug that hit my face shield scared the crap out of me, i actually had to wipe the guts off the shield with my gloved hand to see clearly. so when you say we're going slow, maybe the sport riders are going too fast. and i do wear bright yellow riding gear, because people driving 4 wheel vehicles, SUCK when it comes to looking for motorcyclists. i do like most of your vids though, i'll keep watching.
lmao i was a supersport daily rider for over 3 years. my first bike was a 500cc adv bike, but i totaled it early and replaced it with a cbr600rr and used that bike for everything until a collision sent it to the great beyond. after that i briefly had a 390 duke for the giggles before taking a break. now i ride a VFR800 and couldn't really be much happier
triumph trident 660 as my first bike, I'm still loving it, is there a real reason to go up from here? I have pull when I need it, every gear I can twist the throttle and it will go.
YUP!! Put me in that Ninja 250 category..... after playing on it the last 2 years I decided ta order a Aprilia RS660 Stars and Stripes limited edition this year, should be here in about a month! I however plan on keeping my lil Ninja fer awhile and letting anyone who wants to learn play on it, and not gonna lie it's fun to bang through the gears and pretend it's a superbike!
I'm 64 and LOVE my GSXR600 the most but I do also love my Speed Triple which I do doordash on but what I love most about my GSXR is that when you ride correctly it keeps your abs nice and tight as well as having strong legs. I so love being in that position. It's like anything your body gets used to it so you can ride for hours :)
Track day jokes were funny pre pandemic but now. Seems all the tracks want the rich boys money from ferrari clubs etc snd thereby less and less bike days. Thee rich got richer and have more free time with ",working from home"
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FINALLY, you got around to dunking on riders like me (Ninja 250 bro)! I'd been feeling all unloved and left out. But you got me all wrong, Yammie. I'm not an aspiring sportbike bro who's trying to hang with the 600cc crowd, I'm a Ninja 250 apologist who is on a mission to convince the world that pre-gen Ninja 250s are brilliant and deserving of far more respect than they get. Of course I came to that conclusion based on firsthand riding experience on exactly 4 motorcycles, one of which was a Suzuki TU250, and another was a Can Am Spyder. (#4 was a Zero SR/S, which is a legit big boy bike).
I got a Magna 750 I’m not fast don’t ride hard got chicken on my tires with all 13 herbs and spices and I’m happy and safe and ride everyday feeling great to be on two wheels it’s not all about speed and lean for me. When I do pull good rat sht in the streets, it’s a back road with no one around and I choose my moments. All sht I learned from the yamster. I been watching papa yam for years and I know he’d be glad I’m livin the 2wheel life I thought I never would, I’m safe, happy, wear gear, and don’t have any Bro-ness to prove to no one👍
You forgot about the older guy that sells his supersport and gets a more comfortable sport tourer, like the GTR1400. He then puts stickier tires, a tune, and pipes on it and proceeds to show up sportbike, on the regular, on the sport rides. No chicken strips to be found! Lol
And then you have the touring-sport rider. When you see a liter supersport with a Givi wing rack system loaded up with hard panniers, we'll be there. When you see a missile deep in the woods off an adventure trail parked next to a tent, we'll be there. When you see a Honda Hurricane covered in destination stickers several days ride from the state on the license plate, we'll be there.
I am 56 years old and nowadays ride a Kawasaki concours 14 abs. I love the bike, and have had it up to 155. In my old age that’s good enough. I don’t have a group to ride with, but if you wanna go 200 mph that’s your thing. I was once young and thought I was immortal too. Just wave at us old dudes, we are just trying to have a little fun while we still can. Ride your best ride for you, and stay safe.
I got a ninja 250 at 13 years old. 6 months later got a katana 600. 6 months later got a gsxr 600. Got my first liter bike at 18, 03 r1. And when I turned 30 I bought my first bran new bike. Had to get the '18 R1M :)
I bought an SV650 without an MSF, or a test drive. Because I “got on my friend’s dirt bike once, it’ll be fine” And things are going great, so take that, Noob!
you should make a thermalnuclear edition on ppl who refers 300cc bike as "big engine bikes". in my area anything with more than 1 cylinder is considered widow maker.
I’ve never felt so attacked 😂 I was the SuperSport guy who always took the bike vs my car.. still do most days. Also now the Sport Touring guy, but I can actually ride my Concourse 14 fast and lean her over. My Connie lacks chicken strips on her new Road 6 GT tires. 😈
I'm a new daily sportbike rider and I have no regrets. I mean, besides dealing with a million inconveniences that wouldn't exist with owning a car, I wouldn't trade my first bike for anything!
I enjoy your videos! Especially the Busa vids! I'm 57 and ride a gen 2 unmolested Busa. This is the only bike out of the ones I've owned over the years that gives me an adrenaline thrill... wife is on my ass to get rid of it B/C she thinks thats how ill kill myself. What a thrill every time I ride it! Thx for the videos!!!
I've literally ridden my sport bike to work when it was in the 30s twice already this week and Noni can't carry anything on my bike. But I just love being on it and I have other types of bikes but have always love these bikes even in to my old age. Lol
Haha I’m the guy who bought an R6 with no motercycle license, no prior training, I started on a 600 just cause and I’m still alive, I ride it everyday and have nothing but happiness
🤚Supersport daily rider✋ that's me ,but I did keep a garage of 7 bikes various styles through my working life, and now I'm retired I have downsized to one Adventure Bike and one Fireblade.
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Got a 42 mph over speeding ticket today near the Tail of the Dragon riding my RS660. I admit it; I was riding way too fast. Where I live it is flat everywhere so I never get to ride so many fun curves. I even got the entire thing on my GoPro. I feel so dumb but I guess it was gonna happen at some point. Getting an attorney tomorrow to hopefully keep my license. Cruiser bikes are looking great right now lol! I’m thinking of only riding my RS660 on the track from now on. The temptation is just too great! Love your content Yammie. Just had to share this story. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
You forgot about the the motovlogger. He makes list videos and sells ball shavers.
As a 250 rider I'm appalled at how accurate that was.
All you have to do to break the mold is get a naked bike after you move on from the 250.
Here in my country, a secondhand ninja650 costs around $10k,, so,, 250 is the way to go for most people
Same lmao
3:20 What type of helmet is that? Does anybody know the model and manufacturer?
@ebonypope it’s called “Icon Airflite” they have a bunch of models and I’m not sure exactly what this one is but that’s the helmet you’re looking for
you forgot 50+, mid life crisis guy. who used to ride. before getting married and his wife made him sale it. now buys a Ducati then, complains and brags about how powerful it is. and only rides it on the highway.
Phukk yeah dude!!
The 50+ guy was riding when you were still daddys little squirt. 42 years riding now. Switched to a geezer glide but you probably won't luve through your riding!
@@dougd936 Statistically he most likely will live through his riding. Also learn to take a joke.
Lol fuck im 30 trying not to be that guy right now. Serching for a sportbike side car so i can get the one i want lol
Average age of a harley owner is 50
I always kind of assumed most of these stereotypes were exaggerated, but I have a ninja 250 and I'm looking at getting a ZX6-R. I feel called out. Great vid.😂
Nah, get a Busa.
With a turbo and extended swingarm 😎
Describes me 🤣
@@TheCyberMantis best beginner bike 👍
@@jhasonw2163 💁♂️....so you can go hill climbing with it ! 👍
The accuracy of this video is astonishing.
I rode for probably 15 years and moved up to a zx10r. then on my first track day was passed on the outside by a 300 i was both humbled and hooked.
You can catch them in the straights
As a cbr600rr rider I must say, this is CLASSIC Yammie Noob.
I don't get it, what's the hate on CBR 600? Are they bad or what? Aren't all Japanese bikes good?
As a third time owner for a CBR600RR (MY2021), I almost cried at the CBR insult. It’s okay, I get to ride an awesome supersport on the track that also isn’t a torture rack during my daily commute. Fuel gauge, Combined ABS and electronic steering-damper are all the tech you need anyway 😉
They’re not good or bad. They’re perfect, and that’s why they get hated on 😊
@@647killa Combined ABS is life, Combined ABS is love.
@BimmerMan I see by perfect you mean the slowest of the big 4 offering’s then YES! I think most expensive as well
This video attacked me on numerous levels lol... First, I'm a senior software engineer who just bought a 2022 Panigale V4S; except I've wanted a Ducati since I was a young boy, I've done the MSF and I have previous riding experience. However, that leads into the second personal attack, lol, my previous bikes were GSXRs; a 750 and 1000....
Thanks Yammie... lol
😆 nice 👌
Lol!
Bro, seriously... same here, except I skipped the Ducati and bought the Aprilia
lol my buddy from middle school showed up to my place one day when I was in high school on Panigale v4s that thing was nuts he rode motocross and would win against professionals but he broke his femur when he was like 14 or 15 so that was crazy to see his 16 or 17 year old ass riding that much street bike.
@@motarded4214 I considered the Aprilla, not going to lie. It's up there with MV on my list of dream brands, Ducati was just #1. Aprilla makes sweet bikes.
At 59 bought my first scooter smax 155, a year later at 60, upgraded to AK550 Kymco, I'm living life and driving safe with no ego
I was a daily sportbike rider for a LONG time. Then I realized that I'm almost 50 and most of me is held together with scar tissue, metal, anger and luck and that I should probably treat myself to something more comfortable. Insert the wheelie happy lightweight hooligan bike MT-07. Hey, just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't want to have fun and still do dumb shit. 🤣
As a daily sport bike rider how do you like the mt07 compared to the sport bike?
@@neildrummond5711 much much better and more fun around town, much more comfortable and much usable daily. The only places it lacks is too end power and top speed but that isn't what it was designed for. If you are going to do a lot of highway riding then get a good touring windscreen or but something else.
@@neildrummond5711 I commute on a 2020 MT07 switched from a cbr 900 rr , glad I did long trips are better, and it’s a riot on the back roads
Yup. Hate and discontent will go far. 40& still their......
Old? At 65, I still climb 100 ft trees daily, with a chainsaw. My R1 is a good way to unwind. C'mon, let's not be old at 50😆
As a WoW player, I am shocked and appalled at the intro line. 🤣🤣
lmao bro seriously 😂😂
Burning Crusade 👌
Fruit
"Illian"
I don’t play wow anymore but I’m still so mad lol
Was starting to wonder about ol yammie noob but you have completely redeemed yourself with the bro hold my feeding tube bit. Well played. And the zen R6 guy buttered me up I'll admit.
Let's see, started on a Ninja 250 had it for 3 months traded it back for nearly the same value, bought an R6 it was a daily rider only ever got it to 150. Sold it after 3 seasons, bought an R1 rode it daily when I could, now with work don't get to ride as much, so I wind it up when I can. Then I bought a Z125 for riding around town and now I'm contemplating a 690 SMC R or a Super Duke 1290 R EVO.
I'm also a 40+ year old guy who would rather ride on the highway than a track, because the nearest track is 3 hours away and I don't feel like spending the money on a track day habit.
I feel like I check a lot of the boxes in this video.
Funny stuff! You missed my tonic! 70 plus grandfather out to recapture my hooligan days on an MT-09 - scared to wheelie but having fun.
This remind me of my little buddy I work with, he “drives” a cbr 600, always stays tucked at 160+ but I’ve never seen it run and he walks to work everyday 😂
A honda that doesnt work? What did he do to it? Put diesel in it?
No bro you gotta believe me bro my stock 2008 600RR goes 162 miles per down my neighborhood alley bro GPS confirmed bro you gotta believe me bro it’s faster than a stock H2 bro
@@JesterMasque yo thats amazing bro. just put some fancy bar end mirrors on there and remove the db killer bro and youre bout to smoke even h2r bro
@@lennartsix6102 Bro you think so bro? The stock mirrors create too much drag I feel it bro. I don’t ever use them anyway so a bro might even just remove them bro. When a bro is going that fast a bro should never be looking backwards anyway bro. Stay fast bro bro. Bro.
I mean if walking to work is an option, why wouldn't he walk?
So.. I am 53 with a Ninja 650 and GSXR 750 in my garage. I have only broken 100mph once. The fear of the go to jail speeding tickets, tank slappers, and road conditions keeps me in check. I am happy as hell with the motorcycles I have and love riding them. I push my skills very gradually because I have seen too many MotoMadness idiots low/high siding, hitting sand/gravel on turns, or just running wide into metal road guards or traffic. I enjoy the ride without the need to pull nooners. Motorcycles cost to much and so does the medical bills. Where do you pigeon hole me.. my dude?
mike hbr thank you for that comment. i feel the same way, and i am 67, don't heal like i used to.
The key is where to open it up. I usually hit three digits nearly every ride.
Retired
Clap out 6th on the R1 on the way home from work every time I take it. Gota blow the bugs off….. find the dead spots on the highway and open the flutes…
Same here Mike - I have gotten older and mellower and I’ve discovered that I’m no longer bulletproof. Besides, I already did the > 100 thing years ago, complete with a speed wobble around 105.
I’m now content to ride my ninja 400 at track days and work on my cornering skills, and maybe surprise a faster bike every now and again 😂
LMAO I was the Ninja 250 bro. But I picked mine up for $500, took all the fairings off it(they were busted beyond repair), and turned it into a street fighter. That bike taught me 2 things. 1. Carbs suck. 2. Wrenching on your bike can be fun, but only when it's interspersed with actually being able to ride the damn thing. Sold it half a year later for $700 (stonks), turned around and bought a MT03 cause let's be honest. I didn't really learn how to ride on the Ninja. I learned how to work on a 2005 bike w/ a rusted gas tank and a myriad of other problems.
Damn it sounds like I bought your bike! Lmao same issues and year
@@rishisingh7455 eek.
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Hey, being able to work on your bike is as important as learning how to ride it lol.
46 year old B class track day rider on a SV650. You taught me well Yammie!!
Yes sir!! Over the years I have fallen into 5 out of 7 categories!!
You Hit the nail on the head about Ducati!!
Being a Ducatista in Seattle means there are plenty of slightly used high end bikes, that Microsofty’s bought, and are scared $#!tless of! So there’s always a year old, extremely low mi, Well cared for bike to be had @ $70% or less of retail!!😍
Wow! I Wish I could get a hardly used Duck for 70% off😎
Ducati’s are definitely not an investment as a general rule. I’ll be in Seattle in a few days and I always stop at the Ducati dealership. The help at the dealership are typical Seattle folks. They don’t seem to give a damn that you even walked in the door. I might buy a hat or something if they will acknowledge my presence and sell me one🤦🏻♂️
also in Seattle, can confirm that tech bro Ducati owners do this
@@sweetdrahthaar7951 yeah if you want someone to play a trumpet at your arrival and throw confetti Seattle isn’t the place….
@@danieldoyle253 I don’t believe the Seattle freeze should apply to retail outlets. Maybe I’m just old-fashioned
I DO ride home from the grocery store with a small red bull in my left pocket and some loose grapes in my right pocket, but it's always a rootin tootin good time.
Looking forward to the middle aged dad rider Yamm. Don't forget to include me, the middle weight or light weight naked bike guy because it's great on mpg and insurance. I don't brag about my bike specs, I brag about how much value I'm getting out of my hobby.
$5/month insurance crew represent!
But all bikes get great gas mileage, and cheap insurance. Ride whatever you enjoy
Bahahaha hello friend… my wife tells me I don’t need a 1000cc because of extra $$ cost so I’m stuck with the gsr600 naked…
@@Yeah_na Well, if you're working as a team balancing budgets... fair 'nuff.
Lmao this is me i drive a 2002 sv650 and could cash in aluminum cans for my insurance payment lol.......
this was a personal attack. I've started on my ninja 250 and have future plans of a ZX6R. He really isnt wrong XD
50+ Ninja 1000 guy. I don't group ride or track day, I'm up in the mountains riding by myself. I think i like other people, I'll let you know if I meet any =)
64 enjoyed every bike I've owned. But Don't ride like I'm on the Track when I'm on the street.
I know that to most cage drivers that I am invisible.
As Dirty Harry said 'A man's got to know his limitations'
Haven't stopped street riding since 1976.
Except when Military deployments ment a different kind of danger.
Cheers
I saw the other day on the track a "Liter bike Track Day Bro"... I went on the "Iniciated / Course Group", we went out four times behind the instructor and twice by ourselves. The Bro knew enough not to be in the course, so he went to set lap records. I blew past him in his gold chrome S1000RR on the uphill not-a-straight with an FZ6 thanks to waaaay more drive out of the previous corner... It was GLORIOUS! hahaha
Then he immediately passed you on the next moderate straight
Damn it bro! I feel like a Frankenstein rider now. So many of those descriptions fit me but none to the tee. LET'S FUCKING GO!! 🤜🤛Yami Biscuits.
I had my ninja 250, put about 26k miles on it and then got T-boned. Went and bought myself a 2009 SFV-650 and have loved it for the last 4 years so far.
When I am working on my bike project I am a 35 yo man again.
Motorcycling is actually making me younger. Now I just have to get my wife on pillion. Tall thin blonde, found her a beautiful set of leathers cheap. Just got to get her intrigued when she sees the Daytona.
Thanks Yammie & thanks to all the guys and women riders who have inspired me.
/s/ Matt’s dad, coming back after a quarter century
No one is gonna talk about the madman of the picture at 9:29 riding like an absolute legend with a missing leg???
4:16 "Revorse Mertgage." Yam going so hard he's flipping letters😂
Was looking for this comment lmao
Its called a spoonerism lol i get em too
Started watching ya awhile back, got a cruiser and about to get a ninja 250, wanted a 600 or better but with gas skyrocketing 🤷🏼♂️, I'm the daily commuter rider, not a speed demon or a wheelie dancer. Just love riding, anything with 2 wheels is fun to me.
I would be hesitant only because I like to use the highways, and although I am not a speed demon either, I like to have a bit more than I need when in traffic. I hear the 250 can do highway speeds but only at high RPMs, not leaving much room if you want to move forward to avoid someone merging into you.
Are they bringing the 250 to the US?
@@curtislynch8189 ? Been here since the 80s I thought 🤔
I thought you were talking about the new zx25r. It was announced that a new 250 in-line 4 bike was released to the Asian market a couple of months ago but the US will probably never get to partake of motogp revs leaving a stoplight.
I bought a 2023 s1000rr at 49 yrs old last year, my first bike was a gsxr 750 back in 97 with many bikes in between, had a mt10, loved it but sport bikes are my love. I love the fast and highway racing. Some ppl just love what they love. I'm 50 now and still do 100 mph wheelies and 190 mph pulls and that's what puts smiles on my face. Cruisers were boring to me, yes better for city riding admittedly but I'm not a city rider.
I remember starting on the ex500, no knowledge of riding, just TH-cam videos of Yammie and gixxer brah on how to ride and start on motorcycles, the carbs were terribly synced but it rode and got me to where I wanted to go, took it on an 8 hour trip after a carb clean and had no problems. Valves needed adjustment, tried doing it myself and could start the bike, did it again and it started but broke a valve cover bolt so It leaked coolant and oil everywhere, got a fuel injected bike and never looked back, I got the KTM Super duke 1290 R and its been on heck of a dream. Surprisingly its my first bike to practice wheelies too.
I had a 1993 EX500. Second bike I owned. The one before was 12 years before that and it was a 2003 ZX6R. I got way too comfortable squiding around on that.. The ex500 needed a little work to it(valves adjustment, upgraded cam chain tensioner, carb sync, New tires and wheel bearings). I got it back in Great running order.. On the way home one night, a racoon ran out in front of me and the next thing is the bike and I sliding across the pavement at 55mph.. Rode the bike home. I think the frame was tweaked a little. Never rode the same..
Then got a Honda CTX 700, didn't like the riding style. Purchased a 2006 Blue FJR1300 off a friend..
Been riding they ever since. 🏍️🏍️🏍️
@@theslacker29ify I've heard of FJR's pretty reliable, do they pick up quick even being a bit on the heavier side? Sorry for the unfortunate incident too, that's gotta suck after all the work you did. Ex500's are amazing when they get fine tuned. Wish I held it a little longer.
@@1Turnatatime yeah, they're pretty reliable. I want to say mine has 56k miles on the odometer. I haven't checked. I throw some fuel in it and ride. Lol 😂. It's pretty quick bike for being around 650lbs wet. It has around 130hp & 90ft/lbs torque at the wheels. It pulls pretty good starting at 5k rpm.. 😁 I've read it'll do 0-60mph anywhere from 2.97-3.2 seconds. Not bad.. The guy before me installed a car cruise control on it.
I still have my ex500 in my shed. Carbs need rebuilt, but otherwise runs. Great little motorcycle. 50+mpg... 😁🏍️ It definitely did suck wrecking it after all that work. I shouldn't have rode it to work that day(I had an appointment for my impacted wisdom teeth to be extracted) I had a feeling, too bad I went against that feeling.. Then again, I probably wouldn't have the motorcycle I have now. My riding jacket, Gloves and boots saved me from more pain. Helmet and bookbag untouched. Pants were beyond tore up. Knees a little bruised and bloody and my shoulder hurt like hell (probably would have hurt way worse if I didn't have the padding in the nice leather riding jacket).
I just met a guy on a GSXR250 yesterday. Bought the bike 2 days ago, no classes or training and absolutely no gear. Riding in circles for hours redlining between stoplights 😂
that was me 2 years ago on my Ninja.... and it was fun as hell
My first bike was a Honda Nighthawk 450. Second bike a V45 Magna. Now after decades without a bike I'm in the market and when I walked into the Triumph dealer and started eyeing the Bonnevilles I truly had a come to Jesus moment on how old I've become.
“Bro hold my feeding tube” 💀💀💀
I'm the every day ride, I ride xj6 naked and I love but in 1 year I'm getting full licence and I'm saving for a supersp r1
I'm in love with yamaha
I love your videos man 👏👏👏
I ride a Ninja 1000, no bags… lowered handlebars… and race jacket with Kawasaki all over it. It is a superbike? Literbike? Or just a poser I enjoy riding as a daily? Normies think I am 186 mph at all times… but we both know I’m just pretending. I like it though.
Sport Bikes >> Everything.
So much shade thrown in this video I have a better chance of convincing a cop that slicks are better than street tyres than coming out as a sportbike fanboy and not being offended. Keep up the good work Yammie.
Ancient FJ rider can confirm tire selection is limited and that it can put out but is frightening to do it on.
just got a 250 last week and learned a lot about bikes by just getting it running. cant wait to be reborn as a 600 highway pull boy
I’ve always wondered what you thought about this. Started riding two years ago, did the Msf course, bought my buddies 09 buell xb12r. Still riding it, put about 7,000 miles not much, I’m a nooner and I take it to work since offices re opened. Took it to the track four times now. Can’t see myself riding anything else besides maybe a monster tbh.
You’re 100% right about your beginner bike videos, watched a bunch of them when I decided I wanted a naked bike and that I wanted to start on a duke 390 and make my way to an mt/fz 07
I ride my ninja 650r to work 4 days a week lol I felt that everyday sport ride bit in my soul 😅
Hey, I did prove my dad wrong with my 600. Told me because I have muscular dystrophy, I'll never be able to ride. Now I have an 05 zzr600 and ride it almost every other day (as much as my body will let me) damn proud of that.
I love how y'all never mention that one guy on a moped/scooter.
You know that fat guy on the 600, yeah that dude is secretly the moped guy. Wave if you see me out, bro.
Hey mopeds are incredibly fun. I drove a 150cc for 2 months straight in Asia. Had a blast. Get what you like!!!
I learned on a 1978 CB 500 at age 12. Rode on the street at age 15 on an 80s Suzuki GS 450. Then in my 20s I got into sport bikes. 5 different Kawasakis. Now I'm 38 and sold my ST1300. After owning the Concours 14, I'm going backwards. Going for either a Ninja 1000 or an MT10 soon.
I’m enjoying these no mercy thermonuclear hot takes from yam.
petition to bring back the old outro music, I do fancy the "new" outros aswell just play it in the background for us nostalgic oldies here, enjoying beginner bike content even as we're shopping for our 5th beginner bike
It’s amazing how all of that applies here in Australia 😂
I’ve seen all 7 and might b one of them myself 😅
Yeah nah 🤔
Yeah nah this carnt sa fukwit neway
@@hodaka1000 ah yes whatever you say Mr expert
🐤💨@@joshsweet2480
Went from a fully tuned cbr600rr (as in track version with the looks of the street legal one) to a standard vfr800 from 2016. best decision ever
In the UK we have the "sunshine bikers" (fair weather riders). Usually on an R6 (self respect, pah!) maybe an R1 (litre bro!). The bike is immaculate, their Dianese leathers are immaculate, their knee sliders bear the lightest of grazes, but only from their garage wall. They only leave the house when there's a less than 5% chance of rain and ride through housing estates and villages in only first gear - so everyone can hear their 'Povic full system. They'll overtake at every opportunity, especially on blind corners, on their way to the closest meet where they can stand back and admire their shiny bike, intentionally parked next to some dirty CBR600 that's covered 100k and still runs well.
The minute a cloud passes overhead they're straight back on the bike on the way home to re-oil the chain, polish the bike and watch some old MotoGP.
I bought a 21 demo R1 last year. That bike only comes out on nice weather sundays for some black forest fun. Also have an 01 speed triple that i like to take to work, but still prefer good weather, since cleaning is a bitch and i like a shiny bike.
@@terrible2u I'm really fancying a Speed Triple as my next bike. How do you rate it?
Current or older gen? The current one is an absolute blast, wheelie machine, feels light and nimble. The ones of yesteryear still like riding twiestes but feel way more substantial. IIRC, theres at least a 40kg advantage to the new one.
@@terrible2u I like the 2001-2003-ish models with the air scoops at the back. The prices are good and I think they've maintained their looks. I've been through the bonkers bikes in the past, nowadays I'm happy to look for something comfortable and decent looking but still with enough grunt to make me smile :)
Your smack talking about the 250 Ninja cracks me up.
That 1st bike made me a much better rider and thankful for that year of WOT on that torque-less lean gutless machine. I would do it again
I'm still kinda the daily sport bike guy... Started that way, other bikes are great. I made my way back to one, two words.
Back pack... More then one loaf w/Skippy. Or separate compartments so you don't crush the bread. And only getting two things is an excuse to ride. (Frustrating as traffic and parking lots may be)
Thats what I was thinking. The one loaf of bread is the excuse to ride. And I'll also go to a store 20 minutes out of the way just to get on the interstate... I mean because they have better selection
@@kmtdt2 I plan on getting my first bike soon and I definitely wont mind going out of my way to do some shopping errands for my mom real soon
It's kind of hard to take any criticism seriously from anyone pushing "Manscaped".😂🤣😆Funny thing is, I don't seem to fall under any of the categories. My first bike was a 79' KZ1000 ST I paid $400 for, put another $400 into it to get a sticker (at 39, rode dirt bikes as a teenager, took the MSF 3 day NH State course). Learned how to ride it, then rode it like I stole it, dragging the pegs, and having fun. Bought a 79' GL1000 w/a Vetter fairing & 4k orig mi on it for my wife and I to go riding on the first year we were married, kept both. Still have all of them, bought a brand new 21' Vulcan 1700 Vaquero for my first "bagger" this year, love it. I've had modular helmets, half helmets, and 3/4 open faced. I actually prefer the 3/4 open faced, better field of vision. I've dragged the footboards on the Vulcan a few times already. Thing's a beast, easily cruise at 100mph, smoother than on the KZ actually. Seriously thinking about getting the ECU "Flashed", seen a few videos here on TH-cam of a guy that does it. He's done them on a few Vulcans and a number of other bikes.
I'll buy the manscape if you shave my ba11s
Ahhh Yammie you always make me smile.
My first bike was a Clapped Out 250 2 stroke Yamaha YDS2. Engine went twice in one year. But didn’t want to learn on a Honda 50 or Super 90. Finally went Norton. Trying for a Commando now.
Looking to get my first bike soon. So nervous to pull the trigger but once I find one I like I’m getting it
Try a Ninja 650
Dont rely off of videos and stuff, go test ride them, made that mistake and ended up selling my first bike after test riding something different
Hayabusa
R7
No riding experience? R3/Ninja 400/Z400/Sportster/Bolt depending on what style of bike you want
Previous experience like dirt bikes or ridden on the road previously: MT-07/R7/ Ninja 650/Z650/SV650, etc.
The biggest thing is to sit on a bunch of bikes and see what fits YOU.
You Nailed it ! Don’t forget a whole separate category. The No gloves, Wears Shorts, and the fricken Sandal wearing fools!
My motto, slogan or advice; ‘Ride humble, don’t upset the motorcycle, enjoy the Ride, Ride safe’. 🏍
How did you know I only paid 1k for my 250 and it has cracked fairings 😭 you got every thing right. And it’s a ninja 250r
getting back into riding again, i ride a Honda Rebel 500. i understood about the last 5 minutes of this video. i haven't seen to many sport bikes like in the video racing on city streets, yes they probably do 20 over the limit, on the interstate i can't say. all i do know is my Rebel isn't made to go 150 mph. i have run it up to 85 mph, which is fast enough for me, the wind at that speed is ok, but the big bug that hit my face shield scared the crap out of me, i actually had to wipe the guts off the shield with my gloved hand to see clearly. so when you say we're going slow, maybe the sport riders are going too fast. and i do wear bright yellow riding gear, because people driving 4 wheel vehicles, SUCK when it comes to looking for motorcyclists. i do like most of your vids though, i'll keep watching.
Scooter guy list ?
Underrated request
lmao i was a supersport daily rider for over 3 years. my first bike was a 500cc adv bike, but i totaled it early and replaced it with a cbr600rr and used that bike for everything until a collision sent it to the great beyond. after that i briefly had a 390 duke for the giggles before taking a break. now i ride a VFR800 and couldn't really be much happier
triumph trident 660 as my first bike, I'm still loving it, is there a real reason to go up from here? I have pull when I need it, every gear I can twist the throttle and it will go.
YUP!! Put me in that Ninja 250 category..... after playing on it the last 2 years I decided ta order a Aprilia RS660 Stars and Stripes limited edition this year, should be here in about a month! I however plan on keeping my lil Ninja fer awhile and letting anyone who wants to learn play on it, and not gonna lie it's fun to bang through the gears and pretend it's a superbike!
0:13 Who the fuck is Iliyan Stormrage, sounds like a Russian WoW player lmao
Close, its a wow boss haha
@@iLLtemperZ Yeah ik but it's Illidan, Iliyan/Iliya is the Slavic version of the name Elijah 🤣, kinda like mixing up Mufasa with Mustafa
@@Lil_Smelly i did not even clock that haah what a dumbass i am, good ears buddy
No matter what, if you’re on a sport bike you’ll fall into one of these categories. Don’t be ashamed, just own it and enjoy it
I'm 64 and LOVE my GSXR600 the most but I do also love my Speed Triple which I do doordash on but what I love most about my GSXR is that when you ride correctly it keeps your abs nice and tight as well as having strong legs. I so love being in that position. It's like anything your body gets used to it so you can ride for hours :)
Track day jokes were funny pre pandemic but now. Seems all the tracks want the rich boys money from ferrari clubs etc snd thereby less and less bike days. Thee rich got richer and have more free time with ",working from home"
before the rising lgbtq+2rr advertising, movie, and social media agenda paid for biden to be in office, tanked our economy, and went full assault mode on our government structure to assure we'll never recover
have you checked under your ba11s lately? you may have a hair under them
can't wait till I can post on Facebook again
FINALLY, you got around to dunking on riders like me (Ninja 250 bro)! I'd been feeling all unloved and left out. But you got me all wrong, Yammie. I'm not an aspiring sportbike bro who's trying to hang with the 600cc crowd, I'm a Ninja 250 apologist who is on a mission to convince the world that pre-gen Ninja 250s are brilliant and deserving of far more respect than they get. Of course I came to that conclusion based on firsthand riding experience on exactly 4 motorcycles, one of which was a Suzuki TU250, and another was a Can Am Spyder. (#4 was a Zero SR/S, which is a legit big boy bike).
I had a 600 going 168mph and speedo was accurate AF. Maybe only men can do it Tammy. Just admit you have never topped out any bike.
I got a Magna 750 I’m not fast don’t ride hard got chicken on my tires with all 13 herbs and spices and I’m happy and safe and ride everyday feeling great to be on two wheels it’s not all about speed and lean for me. When I do pull good rat sht in the streets, it’s a back road with no one around and I choose my moments. All sht I learned from the yamster. I been watching papa yam for years and I know he’d be glad I’m livin the 2wheel life I thought I never would, I’m safe, happy, wear gear, and don’t have any Bro-ness to prove to no one👍
I was looking for something to get triggered, glad I've found it here. Cheers Yams
Great video!
You forgot about the older guy that sells his supersport and gets a more comfortable sport tourer, like the GTR1400. He then puts stickier tires, a tune, and pipes on it and proceeds to show up sportbike, on the regular, on the sport rides. No chicken strips to be found! Lol
And then you have the touring-sport rider. When you see a liter supersport with a Givi wing rack system loaded up with hard panniers, we'll be there. When you see a missile deep in the woods off an adventure trail parked next to a tent, we'll be there. When you see a Honda Hurricane covered in destination stickers several days ride from the state on the license plate, we'll be there.
As a daily Supersport bro with 19k miles on my r1 last year. It's all in the backpack 🥲
I am 56 years old and nowadays ride a Kawasaki concours 14 abs. I love the bike, and have had it up to 155. In my old age that’s good enough.
I don’t have a group to ride with, but if you wanna go 200 mph that’s your thing. I was once young and thought I was immortal too. Just wave at us old dudes, we are just trying to have a little fun while we still can. Ride your best ride for you, and stay safe.
Lol. Only up to 155 because I'm an old dude.... Humble flex
The 250 one is literally me on a 125 except I'm addicted to watching touge racers in japan from the 80s and 90s
me on a moped except im addicted to watching touge racers in japan from the 80s and 90s
I got a ninja 250 at 13 years old. 6 months later got a katana 600. 6 months later got a gsxr 600. Got my first liter bike at 18, 03 r1.
And when I turned 30 I bought my first bran new bike. Had to get the '18 R1M :)
I bought an SV650 without an MSF, or a test drive. Because I “got on my friend’s dirt bike once, it’ll be fine”
And things are going great, so take that, Noob!
Daily 2012 R1 rider here. I do it because i love to ride. Wouldn't have it any other way :)
now THAT is a TRULY deep fried thumbnail one can appreciate. +1 on this entry
you should make a thermalnuclear edition on ppl who refers 300cc bike as "big engine bikes". in my area anything with more than 1 cylinder is considered widow maker.
Really amazed the much beloved GSX-R750 never gets attention for these anymore...
Because you can’t make fun of one
The last one about 250 riders upgrade to 600 only pursue speed in their mind and the cycle continues, no cap true facts, hurts a bit but i'll admit
I’ve never felt so attacked 😂 I was the SuperSport guy who always took the bike vs my car.. still do most days. Also now the Sport Touring guy, but I can actually ride my Concourse 14 fast and lean her over. My Connie lacks chicken strips on her new Road 6 GT tires. 😈
Yammi making a wow reference....i like that
Not pulling punches, haha.
The daily sportbike rider... Accurate. "I know who you are boy... because you're me."
I'm a new daily sportbike rider and I have no regrets. I mean, besides dealing with a million inconveniences that wouldn't exist with owning a car, I wouldn't trade my first bike for anything!
Clocking chicken strips so jucy the colonel is coming for you! That's the best line ever, I'm crying...
My first bike was a turbo charged Hayabusa with around 310 wheel horsepower i bought from a marketplace ad - that bike was so much fun
I enjoy your videos! Especially the Busa vids! I'm 57 and ride a gen 2 unmolested Busa. This is the only bike out of the ones I've owned over the years that gives me an adrenaline thrill... wife is on my ass to get rid of it B/C she thinks thats how ill kill myself. What a thrill every time I ride it! Thx for the videos!!!
I've literally ridden my sport bike to work when it was in the 30s twice already this week and Noni can't carry anything on my bike. But I just love being on it and I have other types of bikes but have always love these bikes even in to my old age. Lol
As long as you got the right gear that ain’t nothing. I do that ever winter. But I have rainproof/windproof gear. Definitely couldn’t without it.
Harley fat bob here. Bought it at 32, divorced at 33. Just riding around and enjoying life while im not working at sea. 34 now
i ride a ninja 650r and i thought the sport touring was for me until i realized i don't go to the meets or try to say im better than everyone :)
Haha I’m the guy who bought an R6 with no motercycle license, no prior training, I started on a 600 just cause and I’m still alive, I ride it everyday and have nothing but happiness
🤚Supersport daily rider✋ that's me ,but I did keep a garage of 7 bikes various styles through my working life, and now I'm retired I have downsized to one Adventure Bike and one Fireblade.
As always, ENTERTAINING! Thanks, Yammie!
you quoting world of warcraft is the best thing ever! for someone who's into bikes AND loves WoW - you have a sub for life from me!
Ima need one on the retro bike riders next pls. And YES THIS MUST INCLUDE CRUISER BOIS