the only thing that fixes the issue is riding like a civilized human, i don’t see a bunch of harley riders getting splattered like mosquitos at 150+ MPH. be stupid and stupid things happen, simple.
I started on a Honda Shadow (SSLLOOOOOOWWW) but it was SOOOO FUN out-growing that bike and learning to stop quickly, lean it hard, do little wheelies, ride in the rain, do burnouts, slides, etc...Slow bikes a super fun to learn in, and you can't really hurt yourself too bad in them. I think about this experience everyday, "if i didn't start in that bike, I would not be ready for my ZX9R"...AT ALL! The ZX9R is heavy with a longer wheel-base than most crotch-rockets. No ABS, No Traction Control, nothing. Carbureted engine (not smooth, very touchy throttle)...Took me a full year to stop feeling the butterflies with that thing...
Been riding a 2015 R3 for four years. It was a great bike all around and allowed me to learn a ton while growing riding skills. This weekend I'll be picking up a 2006 R1 Raven Edition. I'm making the jump because I feel like I've learned what I had to with my R3 and because this is my dream bike. Every inch of it is pure beauty. I don't care about going faster than I was on the R3. Hell, I'll probably miss the nimble little thing. But I'm aware of what I'm getting into and It's just a bike I want to grow in and be able to tour with. Acting like a maniac is not the point. Giving heart attacks to people doing their grocery is not the point. Losing the bike and a leg to a pothole is not the point. Getting girls is not the point... and let's be real, bikes only work on guys. There's actually a "scooter group" in my town. Kids with very recent and capable machines. They ride as if they had scooters (all packed up, no muffler and just revving through town). It's sad, because while they aren't killing themselves they're out being nuisance. I assume what they crave is attention, because they don't seem to go out in the country much. Other than that, I don't hear about that many sport bike crashes where I live so that's a good thing. Most riders are older dudes with cruisers / Harleys. Plates are still 2K tho
You’re 1000% right . Here In Germany it's not that easy because there are like 3 different levels of motorcycle driving licenses. Depending on age. Then theoretical and practical lessons for months & then the exam! And not to forget it's crazy expensive here
I'm 23 years old. in my country we arent even aloud to buy like the 600cc & 1000CC bikes till you are 24 years old. My Dream bike is the ZX6R and people told me that i just need to wait one more year. but i told my self no. im gonna buy a smaller CC bike To get some riding experience before i'm gonna hop my leg over a dead machine. I think this is be best thing i should do.
So funny but also true, "bike life is best when alive!" Good reminder to respect the bike's power and learn to ride safely. Always continue taking small steps to improve your abilities, while having a good time. Also, if anyone is interested, check out my first motovlog :D More to come.
Bro, crazy timing. I just got into an accident on the 31st of August. I hit a car going 45 mph because she made a left turn and didn’t see me. When she saw me she stopped in the middle of the road and I t boned her. Idk what else happened. I got knocked unconscious and taken to a hospital. I’m 19 and they’re saying I shoulda had a broken neck. It’s crazy how much people just don’t pay attention. I’m looking at my next bike already, but I seriously agree with you, people need to be careful and respect the bike.
I bough a used honda cbr500r in July. I still have so much to learn on this bike I can’t even think about getting something more powerful until I’m at least 98% sure I have the skills to manage more power
Bro you are good for at least a year. Don’t screw yourself by thinking you need a bigger bike until then. My local riding group has lost 3 people within 1 weekend. Learn as much as you can so you don’t turn into a statistic.
I want to start on a 450 supermoto what do you think about that i always wanted to get a motorcycle since i was 12 now im 25 and alot of my friends ride bikes now one of them started on a 300 and worked his way through the cc’s and one of them just started riding a few months ago and started on a gsxr 1000 so if i start on a supermoto ik imma be the slowest but i feel like i would have more fun on a supermoto
I learned on a 600cc and it was maybe a little too much at times. I think I might’ve enjoyed something a little less intimidating but after about a month or two I loved it. Respect the horsepower and you’ll be alright.
I started on a Z400 and didn't ride dirtbikes as a kid. I got into riding because I saw a YT video during Covid and I said shittt this looks freakin awesome :-) I had that 400 for over a year and I learned a lot on it. Then it got totaled because another guy on a GSXR decided to run into the back of me in the twisties. Anyways I upgraded and I got an MT-09 SP. Your right there are levels to this riding shit. The 400 is nothing compared to an MT-09. I think trackdays have helped with the transition from the 400. Its all helped with controlling the bike as well as controlling your throttle. Its made me be smoother overall. Im right there with you there been too many rider deaths, whether it be them at fault or some dubass driver. I get it its fun going fast and all that but there's a time and a place.... IDK man some people just need that adrenaline rush and it just takes over. Why cant we just ride normally? Sorry for the rant but I'm right there with you ❤
By title you think it’s always our fault ? It’s the foolish cagers 90%+ of the time I am a victim but also a survivor of attempted manslaughter. Yes ride safe but know and treat everyone as clinically insane.
rode a 125 dirtbike when i was 13/14.. 29 now just bought a 700cc bike about a month ago, finally decided to take it up to 100mph last night after putting 500 miles on it, be safe out there and take your time getting comfortable bros. edit after watching more of the video: leave your fkin mirrors on your bike too holy shit man...
A buddy of mine had a 450 was an a great rider , he got into a small wreck on it and was repairing it , he got onto his brothers 1000 and sadly passed way in feb
Facts though, it’s not a joke. Started on an old kawi 500, then a cbr600rr.. which was plenty fast for me. I want a 1000 but I know I’m not skilled yet for it. Gotta know your limits. It’s all seat time
i found out about all the biker youtubers (other than DoItWithDan era bikers) after i bought a bike, bought it bc my dad had a CBR and i was allll about bikes since. unfortunately... getting into the bike scene, making friends with bikes and whatnot showed me the dark side of things. People lose their life, lose limbs, lose the ability to think for themselves. Its a machine of chaos, if a fire fighter doesnt do hours of rigorous fire training what do you think will happen in a real fire?? Seat time is huge, understanding the commonalities of cars and other things on the road. Wishes is right, STOP DYING AND LEARN THE BIKE, LEARN HOW TO MANEUVER BEFORE YOU EVEN TRY TAKING A CORNER AT HIGH SPEED!
I just got a used KLX 650 for my first bike and I've honestly realized I'd rather have a smaller bike to learn on, its also a thumper and those aren't really comfortable 😅
@@wishesm3 yeah I would agree, I workout everyday, I'm fairly toned, not super strong but I'm not weak, I've been told, told, and told again that I'm stupid for getting a 650, but the bike won't do anything you don't tell it to, so I thought I'd be fine, and I am, but if really wanna learn to ride the bike I should get something smaller, I don't wanna be a statistic I wanna get good and do fun stuff, I wanna ride whenever, wherever, for what ever reason and for no reason at all. I love motorcycles, it has brought me so much peace and joy, but I think if that's what I want from one it's better to be safe than have fun and die
I’ll give it to u yes u have a point new riders on a 600-1000cc being ignorant and just new on a sports bike dying. And yes there is levels. But not only is it that just because u have some skill of riding. And have skill doesn’t always add up to dying. Shooting a gap at 120+ and then another car merging into ur lane and then boom u dead. Accidents happen it’s not just having “skill” I don’t think it’s kids wanting to go out and go fast because of other people and like I said just because u have years of experience and a ton of skill and knowledge doesn’t mean ur invincible. I mean no hate or anything by my comment bro I’m just giving my 2 cents. On ur take on new riders dying.
I completely agree, reckless riding anything can happen. Your point is valid my main point was younger people dying from lack of experience. I’m fully aware I can die any day in my bike just from being unlucky or making a careless mistake but I believe having seat time reduces those chances drastically
@@wishesm3 yea for sure bro I grew up riding dirtbikes I was gonna go with a r6 for my first street bike but I’m content with my 500 tbh with u that’s not saying I won’t upgrade in the future but for now it’s really just plenty of power honestly I don’t see why u would need anymore then the ninga 500 tbh with u unless ur mainly riding highway love the r6 tho broskee ride safe.
Youre speaking the truth. Take the steps or respect the power of a motorcycle. Social media has for sure made the most impact on doing crazy stuff. If you are riding on the street you should be riding less than 50% of your ability, so there is room for when something unexpected happens. Those things still happen and people riding beyond their skill get killed.
The bike you're scared of is always the safest bike, it doesn't matter what the cc is if you ever think, "i can handle this." Thats when you make a life changing mistake.
@@garlandtx10 I'm just playing man. I do think that 600 is the limit for a beginner. There's too many learning curves. MSF course will get you on your feet but they don't teach all that much. I know some people start on 600s and 1000s but I wouldn't condone it myself
@@liminality8791 I didn't take offense bro, no need to apologize. I still believe that should someone have the desire and fearful respect for a bike they make no mistake mounting up with helmet and proper gear. The key is they have thought of the consequences thoroughly and understand the task at hand in working with that powerful of a machine. We like to think we control the bike but that's a mistake as well we work with the bike and physics to address course and carve up that road. Stay safe my friend.
A lot of what you said about people skipping steps is also because of the America motorcycle system, everywhere else in the world there's progressive licenses where you are literally forced to start on a 125. I think crashing on a 125 is less devastating and gives you that reality check where you get to see you're not invincible without straight up throwing your life away.
same with cars, a good buddy of mine started out with a v6 charger(powerful enough to get in trouble, but nowhere near as dangerous as some of the other chargers). after a promotion at work and some training on AC(god has he improved), he decided to get a Scat pack, having started with an X308 XJ(V8, plenty of power for a noob with a world beating suspension setup) and currently driving an SL500(decent power, but aggressive traction control; it won't let you lose traction in the rain; aggressively cuts engine power). My first warning to him was about tire specs , as in do not ignore tire speed ratings(I.E Y rated tires are capable of 186+mph , so they're even better at keeping you shiny side up at 60mph in the rain than anything of a lower rating). He learned the hard way by spinning in the rain, no damage to the car or himself; but the next week he had purchased Y rated tires and booked a autox event. I can't stress the value of training enough.
If you need the law to babysit you then you're part of the problem. Start on a 300 if you can't ride. It doesn't take a genius to know a litre bike is a bad idea for a beginner
heavily agree. Im in the UK and I had to start on a 125, i passed my full test and car test, but i wanted a big bike instead of a car, so I was broke and stuck on a 125 for 3 years. Now I have a 600 and I am so glad I had lessons on a large bike and years on a 125 so I have already made all the mistakes before in a forgiving way. I have had so many near misses, near slips, and random breakdowns on my beater 125, I am pretty prepared on my 600 and I respect the power I've now got.
