Note: The “95%” figure is a figurative illustration to show how most riders never pursue advanced training. Progress varies by individual, so take it at your own pace! Download the Motorcycle Mastery guide here: www.motorcyclemastery.com
@@PetroHead It gave me the confidence to buy my Aprilia Tuono 660, I was stuck on bikes less that 31" high until your videos. Give yourself more credit.
I just sold my Ducati 899 and got a low mileage mint gsxr600 on the way and can’t wait , more power does not necessarily mean more fun , it’s better to be able to rev it out , great job on your channel mate it gets better and better 👍👍
Right on bro! People comment on my RSV4 videos and are baffled 😮 why I went to 600 (correction.. umm 636!! lol) from an 1100 beast.. well.. when you’re that addicted to power and you make power the deciding factor for your next bike because nothing else compares to the same cheap thrills.. therein lies the problem! Anyway.. GSXR600 is a great bike.. I did a video on it a while back and loved it! 😍 I love 600's.. get them while they exist and/or while they are still affordable.
Appreciate the video :) My first bike was a brand new 2014 Street Triple 675. I have not regrets with my purchase, however it would have been better for me to start out on a less powerful bike to learn the fundamentals. After finding Motojitsu channel I started going to parking lots and practicing and it was the best thing I did to improve my riding skill and confidence on the bike. I've been to 3 track days so far and that has been a game changer for me and it's just a lot of fun getting to push yourself without worrying about cars etc.
I've learned time + riding=experience, and therefore the more you ride the better you get; as your own best teacher-student. Many people say 600 to 750 cc engines are all the power someone needs. ''Smoke tires, not drugs''. Said by an anonymous motorcyclist.
In the same way you can land a job without formal education, you can hop on any motorcycle without following my advice. But just like people without specialized training often end up in lower-paying jobs, riders who skip proper training are more prone to crashes, misuse their bike’s power off-track, and treat every corner like a racetrack. Ultimately, education, consistent practice, and a methodical approach are the keys to success-whether you’re talking about careers or motorcycles.
I agree with much of this... I have had a LOT of experience due to how young I was when I started to ride and age too.. Now in the UK you cannot take a 300 or 400 to a kart track you have to do a full size track day. But we do have a lot of top racers and anyone from kids to grandfathers who have pit bikes and do take them to Kart tracks. I try to take my pit bike out once or twice a month once we get warmer weather and keep going until the clocks change in Autumn. There is nothing like seat time... Also small bikes and big bikes the drug is the same and those who thing they need a bigger bike are just trying to get a hit without having to improve their own riding skills. As I said I started at an early age and when I was 16,17 and 18 year old I did spend some time on track on 250cc and 350cc 2 stroke race bikes. We were not able to race on track on anything larger than 125cc until 18 years old (if I remember correctly) so I had to wait until I was 18 to race the 250 and 350cc bikes I had. A friend on the family tried to convince me to sell them as the 250cc Yamaha was a single cylinder race bike built for me and the 350cc Yamaha was a production based RD350LC which had been tuned. He wanted to see me racing a proper Yamaha TZ250 or TZ350 GP bike, but I wanted to be able to say that I was riding the bikes I had at the limit and then moving up to a faster pure GP spec bike would not be sensory overload and stop me improving. I know for 99% of the guys who read this will think a 350cc bike will only do 120moh but a Yamaha TZ350 or Yamaha F2 spec Isle of Man race bike was clocked at 171mph at the TT so those things were no joke.
My first bike is a 2023 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. I LOVE this bike. Its got plenty of torque. It can go quite fast. Since I live in a city I really appreciate the agility and maneuverability of it (and I passed my road test easily because of it added bonus). Yet because its a medium weight/cc bike thats not SO powerful, its not frightening at all to ride. The brakes force you to learn how to engine brake (both a pro and a con). You can grow into it. It's inexpensive. It's super easy and cheap to work on. And last but not least, there is lots of aftermarket support and very upgradable. Absolute 10/10 beginner bike IMO
Right on.. that's a great bike. 47HP / 38ft lbs torque. Ride it at 80% power.. if you always ride at 100%, you will get bored of it quickly. This is most people' problems... PS: People are shocked I went from an 1100 to a 600... haha!! (I know how to manage my Dopamine levels / addiction LOL)
Tbh started off with a kawasaki eliminator 125 now i got a 250 and im planning on keeping this thing as long as it runs. Been on it for about a month and it still brings me joy riding it around and cruising. Find what you need not what you want is my biggest take
Amazing bro. May I make a suggestion? The brain works on chemicals.. the one that ignites the most is Dopamine.. Its pretty much a reward system and therefore, because no matter what size bike you start in, you will always want more because the previous amounts of Dopamine are just not enough... With the explanation out of the way... I suggest riding your motorcycle to 80% if its power so you don't overload your brain with Dopamine too early to get "bored". Practice practice and practice.. when you've earned it (like we talked about in the video) upgrade but even with the new upgrade, only use 80% of the power or if its 100% more powerful than the previous bike, use 50% because you're already over the 100% level of your previous bike. Hope that makes sense.. Cheers!
Glad i came across your channel. Nice videos with really valuable advices. Keep it coming! I am 46 and was riding sport bikes back in a day when i was way younger.. Then life happened). Now i feel like i really want to ride again and your videos very helpful! e-book downloaded. Looking forward for Motorcycle Mastery Course! Best of luck!
@@JmoMoto27 hell ya!! I was going to do it but then Covid came and I had to cancel it.. finically, I can’t afford it today but I’m hoping later this year I’ll be able to go. And you know what - it was scheduled at Laguna Seca!!! A track I always wanted to go to.. shame.. oh well I’ll get my chance again.
@PetroHead I used to go to Laguna Seca a lot in cars when I lived in NorCal. I wonder what the corkscrew is like on a bike. In a car it's blind coming over the crest and down in to it.
Took my msf course and just bought my first bike, a Z650rs. Super excited but i need to work on U turns, I kept putting my foot down amd have 0 confidence. my local grocery store has a big parking lot thats empty when its closed and I plan to spemd a lot of tome practicing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I love my Ninja 300❤ I was thinking at some point of getting a 400 but I think the "head" design is crap. I also like the fairing design on the 300 better. As long as it can handle a highway perfectly I don't care. I'm also 5'2"and 105 lbs. My bike doesn't even know I exist. 😂
It depends. Because I know so called experts that have a hard time riding around my city here in San Francisco 🤣 I grew up here and riding here is like being in a video game. The hills here alone gives riders a hard time no matter your skill level.
I want to practice, even I did too but there are quite some problems, go cart tracks don't allow motorcycles, track days way way expensive and plus the nearest track is 2000km away so track fees + travel expenses. So One on one mentorship is also difficult, I tried practicing in parking lots, they had a lot of loose gravel and dust no grip even my 20 bhp bike was spinning it's rear sometimes. And riding gears are really hard to get, most brands don't operate in India so everything you have to import only Dainese is there and unlucky me they don't fit me 😅, tried some other people's alpinestars and man they were a great fit and not present in India, no Shoei, arai, HJC, Shark, scorpion, just LS2 and KYT. Guys you are lucky for the motorsport infrastructure. If after having that much support people are not doing it it's a shame. So just learning from the TH-cam channels like Motovodu, motojutsu.
There's so much more to riding than racing or even bike control. I've been riding for a long time and sure I'd be a beginner racer but I'm not a beginner rider. I'm an expert at riding in the situations that I ride in and within the limits of my own bike control. Not everyone wants to race. An expert racer can still be a moron on the road.
If we had a 300 to 500 cc 3 or 4 cylinder motor in the USA more people would probably be down to start on a smaller bike.The sound of the beginner bikes is a big turn off.
Some reasonable points here but you do NOT need to get on a track as soon as possible to become a good, experienced rider. I'd send someone to something like ROSPA personally. And you know, you don't have to be a sweat-lord on the roads to be a good rider. Slow down andd enjoy the simple pleasure of being out on a bike sometimes.
Track is only one element. I gave 5 examples. Who gets the best jobs? Educated people. Who avoids accidents and doesn't treat every corner like a racetrack? Educated riders. Not going to repeat myself here.. its alll in the video.
Note: The “95%” figure is a figurative illustration to show how most riders never pursue advanced training. Progress varies by individual, so take it at your own pace! Download the Motorcycle Mastery guide here: www.motorcyclemastery.com
The fact that you are not 6'1" telling us we have to flat foot our bike made me sub then I stuck around for the content, great stuff!! Keep it up.
Thanks bro.. that was many years ago. I appreciate the feedback and for watching my corny videos 👍
@@PetroHead It gave me the confidence to buy my Aprilia Tuono 660, I was stuck on bikes less that 31" high until your videos. Give yourself more credit.
Thanks brother, I appreciate you!
I just sold my Ducati 899 and got a low mileage mint gsxr600 on the way and can’t wait , more power does not necessarily mean more fun , it’s better to be able to rev it out , great job on your channel mate it gets better and better 👍👍
Right on bro! People comment on my RSV4 videos and are baffled 😮 why I went to 600 (correction.. umm 636!! lol) from an 1100 beast.. well.. when you’re that addicted to power and you make power the deciding factor for your next bike because nothing else compares to the same cheap thrills.. therein lies the problem!
Anyway.. GSXR600 is a great bike.. I did a video on it a while back and loved it! 😍 I love 600's.. get them while they exist and/or while they are still affordable.
Appreciate the video :) My first bike was a brand new 2014 Street Triple 675. I have not regrets with my purchase, however it would have been better for me to start out on a less powerful bike to learn the fundamentals. After finding Motojitsu channel I started going to parking lots and practicing and it was the best thing I did to improve my riding skill and confidence on the bike. I've been to 3 track days so far and that has been a game changer for me and it's just a lot of fun getting to push yourself without worrying about cars etc.
Keep going bro! Miss my Triple!
@@PetroHead That triple was a lot of fun. Now I'm on a '24 GSXR750 and having a blast.
I've learned time + riding=experience, and therefore the more you ride the better you get; as your own best teacher-student.
Many people say 600 to 750 cc engines are all the power someone needs.
''Smoke tires, not drugs''. Said by an anonymous motorcyclist.
In the same way you can land a job without formal education, you can hop on any motorcycle without following my advice. But just like people without specialized training often end up in lower-paying jobs, riders who skip proper training are more prone to crashes, misuse their bike’s power off-track, and treat every corner like a racetrack. Ultimately, education, consistent practice, and a methodical approach are the keys to success-whether you’re talking about careers or motorcycles.
Very True! I compliment the motto: ''Invest in yourself''. Very motivational@@PetroHead
I agree with much of this... I have had a LOT of experience due to how young I was when I started to ride and age too.. Now in the UK you cannot take a 300 or 400 to a kart track you have to do a full size track day. But we do have a lot of top racers and anyone from kids to grandfathers who have pit bikes and do take them to Kart tracks. I try to take my pit bike out once or twice a month once we get warmer weather and keep going until the clocks change in Autumn. There is nothing like seat time...
Also small bikes and big bikes the drug is the same and those who thing they need a bigger bike are just trying to get a hit without having to improve their own riding skills. As I said I started at an early age and when I was 16,17 and 18 year old I did spend some time on track on 250cc and 350cc 2 stroke race bikes. We were not able to race on track on anything larger than 125cc until 18 years old (if I remember correctly) so I had to wait until I was 18 to race the 250 and 350cc bikes I had. A friend on the family tried to convince me to sell them as the 250cc Yamaha was a single cylinder race bike built for me and the 350cc Yamaha was a production based RD350LC which had been tuned. He wanted to see me racing a proper Yamaha TZ250 or TZ350 GP bike, but I wanted to be able to say that I was riding the bikes I had at the limit and then moving up to a faster pure GP spec bike would not be sensory overload and stop me improving. I know for 99% of the guys who read this will think a 350cc bike will only do 120moh but a Yamaha TZ350 or Yamaha F2 spec Isle of Man race bike was clocked at 171mph at the TT so those things were no joke.
We had a day at a go-cart track in my training course. Also I did 10 "real" track days with instruction my first year. Highly recommend it!
My first bike is a 2023 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650.
I LOVE this bike. Its got plenty of torque. It can go quite fast. Since I live in a city I really appreciate the agility and maneuverability of it (and I passed my road test easily because of it added bonus). Yet because its a medium weight/cc bike thats not SO powerful, its not frightening at all to ride. The brakes force you to learn how to engine brake (both a pro and a con). You can grow into it. It's inexpensive. It's super easy and cheap to work on. And last but not least, there is lots of aftermarket support and very upgradable.
Absolute 10/10 beginner bike IMO
Right on.. that's a great bike. 47HP / 38ft lbs torque. Ride it at 80% power.. if you always ride at 100%, you will get bored of it quickly. This is most people' problems...
PS: People are shocked I went from an 1100 to a 600... haha!! (I know how to manage my Dopamine levels / addiction LOL)
I'm looking into getting my first bike in the next few weeks. Got my license back in NOV24. I thought this video was very helpful and had good advice
Sign up for the first track day and put people to shame!! Google search > nearest kart track (buy a 400 homie)
Tbh started off with a kawasaki eliminator 125 now i got a 250 and im planning on keeping this thing as long as it runs. Been on it for about a month and it still brings me joy riding it around and cruising. Find what you need not what you want is my biggest take
Amazing bro. May I make a suggestion? The brain works on chemicals.. the one that ignites the most is Dopamine.. Its pretty much a reward system and therefore, because no matter what size bike you start in, you will always want more because the previous amounts of Dopamine are just not enough... With the explanation out of the way... I suggest riding your motorcycle to 80% if its power so you don't overload your brain with Dopamine too early to get "bored". Practice practice and practice.. when you've earned it (like we talked about in the video) upgrade but even with the new upgrade, only use 80% of the power or if its 100% more powerful than the previous bike, use 50% because you're already over the 100% level of your previous bike. Hope that makes sense.. Cheers!
Glad i came across your channel. Nice videos with really valuable advices. Keep it coming! I am 46 and was riding sport bikes back in a day when i was way younger.. Then life happened). Now i feel like i really want to ride again and your videos very helpful! e-book downloaded. Looking forward for Motorcycle Mastery Course! Best of luck!
Thanks for the encouragement! I appreciate you! Ask any questions.. here to help best I can.
Love this video and your insight as a rider.
Thank you! 🙏
Doing CA Superbike school 2 day in May myself. Always learning.
@@JmoMoto27 hell ya!! I was going to do it but then Covid came and I had to cancel it.. finically, I can’t afford it today but I’m hoping later this year I’ll be able to go. And you know what - it was scheduled at Laguna Seca!!! A track I always wanted to go to.. shame.. oh well I’ll get my chance again.
@PetroHead I used to go to Laguna Seca a lot in cars when I lived in NorCal. I wonder what the corkscrew is like on a bike. In a car it's blind coming over the crest and down in to it.
@@JmoMoto27 one of these days, I’ll find out. Back in the day, MotoGP was held there.. I’ve seen a few races and that corkscrew was nuts!
Took my msf course and just bought my first bike, a Z650rs. Super excited but i need to work on U turns, I kept putting my foot down amd have 0 confidence. my local grocery store has a big parking lot thats empty when its closed and I plan to spemd a lot of tome practicing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I love my Ninja 300❤ I was thinking at some point of getting a 400 but I think the "head" design is crap. I also like the fairing design on the 300 better. As long as it can handle a highway perfectly I don't care. I'm also 5'2"and 105 lbs. My bike doesn't even know I exist. 😂
Its not what you ride or drive ' it's your ability to ride and drive them.
It depends. Because I know so called experts that have a hard time riding around my city here in San Francisco 🤣 I grew up here and riding here is like being in a video game. The hills here alone gives riders a hard time no matter your skill level.
I want to practice, even I did too but there are quite some problems, go cart tracks don't allow motorcycles, track days way way expensive and plus the nearest track is 2000km away so track fees + travel expenses. So One on one mentorship is also difficult, I tried practicing in parking lots, they had a lot of loose gravel and dust no grip even my 20 bhp bike was spinning it's rear sometimes. And riding gears are really hard to get, most brands don't operate in India so everything you have to import only Dainese is there and unlucky me they don't fit me 😅, tried some other people's alpinestars and man they were a great fit and not present in India, no Shoei, arai, HJC, Shark, scorpion, just LS2 and KYT. Guys you are lucky for the motorsport infrastructure. If after having that much support people are not doing it it's a shame. So just learning from the TH-cam channels like Motovodu, motojutsu.
You got this bro!!
"So just learning from the TH-cam channels like Motovodu, motojutsu AND Petrohead."
That sounds better 😉👍
@PetroHead hahaha, PETRO HEAD is default setting 🤝
There's so much more to riding than racing or even bike control. I've been riding for a long time and sure I'd be a beginner racer but I'm not a beginner rider. I'm an expert at riding in the situations that I ride in and within the limits of my own bike control. Not everyone wants to race. An expert racer can still be a moron on the road.
Ayyyeee Friars, that's my street. 😁😁
😂😂
I was gonna say, how do you come up with that figure. Some people just never learned anything and been riding forever.
To clarify, I left a "Note" on the pinned comment.. As always, results vary and nothing is concrete but my pinned comment explains clearly.
@PetroHead yes I read it
If we had a 300 to 500 cc 3 or 4 cylinder motor in the USA more people would probably be down to start on a smaller bike.The sound of the beginner bikes is a big turn off.
I’d like to introduce you to the ZX4R.. downside? 13K OTD.. gtfo.. buy a 3K R3... 6 months later after the job is done, get a 600.... mic drop....
@@PetroHead The ZX4R is cool! My first bike was a Buell XB9S.
Some reasonable points here but you do NOT need to get on a track as soon as possible to become a good, experienced rider. I'd send someone to something like ROSPA personally. And you know, you don't have to be a sweat-lord on the roads to be a good rider. Slow down andd enjoy the simple pleasure of being out on a bike sometimes.
Track is only one element. I gave 5 examples. Who gets the best jobs? Educated people. Who avoids accidents and doesn't treat every corner like a racetrack? Educated riders. Not going to repeat myself here.. its alll in the video.
Only Americans equate 500cc, 46 HP as beginner.
Joke aside, yeah. Technique is what's the most important, not the crotch rocket displacement.
When it costs fifty bucks to do a track day, I'll consider it. 👻
Kart tracks cost $50. No excuses.
lap times
Top tip👍✊