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@@chrisandrews610 As a High Schooler who has been riding for almost a year now, it’s as safe as you make it. I ride a Triumph Speed Twin 900, my starter bike was a Kawasaki KLX300SM. The only time I crashed was when I was trying to look like Rossi at 5mph in a church parking lot. I used to save aside $200 a month for my KLX payment and insurance, it was very cheap and very fun, and ngl I’m actually looking into a Royal Enfield when I get the Speed Twin paid off. You can be safe and dangerous with a motorcycle, that line gets very blurry sometimes; Take it slow, practice, have fun, don’t die. I would recommend the KLX, however it didn’t get good fuel mileage(~60-75mpg). It was fun, and I could ride forever between fill ups, but it was kinda slow and tall. The KLXs strong point is the suspension, everything else is not the best.
@B226 T&J thanks I'm gonna look into doing MSF this summer. And if that goes well, I'll probably get the Enfield as a commuter. From your response and what I've seen from others, it really does seem that you have to go out and actually ride, in order to know if it's right for you.
Hey man, if it has two wheels & a motor, count me in! Brakes optional. Constructive criticism: lose the background noise! The subject & your narration of it is great. The addition of distracting, monotonous & annoying music ruined the vid for me.
@@johnmilner9640 He's doing really good at his job, getting constantly promoted. Plus his YT Channel was never a main thing anyway, just a time killer.
@@Aciimov Those are tricky to fit on. Some people are so tall, they bump their knees into the Cylinder heads. I love the styling of Guzzi's, but they have a horrible dealer network in the US, they rarely break, but if they do. GL Waiting on parts. They are shaft driven though...so at least no chain woes, but that's the least of your worries when it comes to MG ownership lol.
In defense of the Vespa, it's an urban vehicle. It's not made for suburban commutes. It's meant for you going through the city, getting to work, parking wherever you can fit, and when you go home, pick up some groceries on the way back. If that's not what you need, you'll not be super happy.
Bladed sir, please continue the motorcycle videos, here in India bikes don't have the fun toy status as in the US of A, here they are for many the primary source of transportation, also people will laugh at you or think you are useless if you don't know how to ride even a scooter That said people here have a lot of passion for bikes as you get to see superbikes much *much* often then supercars, also owning a car in India is still a luxury for many and the thought of getting another car just for fun is unheard of for the masses, so bikes provide a great alternative to that. That said please continue making motorcycle videos it feels good to watch content that is atleast somewhat relatable
I genuinely started commuting on the Enfield. It's comfortable, efficient, not noisy, but also not boring. For how cheap it was, I adore it, no complaints. Most Americans see motorcycles as a gimmick in US so they don't realize they can be comfortable reliable commuters, they just want go fast eat ass machines that chew tires every 3000 miles. Not everyone got the time or money for that!
@@BladedAngel I started on an '09 Yamaha V-Star 250. Average of 80 mpg, current value if you find one is about 1700 dollars average as of now. Currently, my commuter is a 1981 Suzuki Gs-650L, the L model being tuned more for distance riding. Need to tune up the carbs on it, one cylinder is taking extra fuel and tanking my gas economy, they can normally make 60+ mpg but mine is around 40-45 at the moment. And yes, I take it real easy when riding for distance, average 55-60 mph on the highway for my 70 mile daily commute. But she can be a real beast if you let her loose. She will break loose without popping the clutch on pavement while moving in 1'st gear. Found that out by accident on a test run after getting her woke up, almost needed a new pair of pants. Bought for 1000 dollars, runs real smooth, fires right up almost instantly when you press the starter button. Love her to death, not the loudest or prettiest of bikes, but I love her for what she is. However I almost instead bought me a '96 Yamaha Virago 750, it was a damn comfortable bike, like holy carp that seat those Viragos have is godly comfort level. But the Gs-650 I found not only was more powerful, but also more fuel efficient, and I just couldn't pass it up. And since I've added a windscreen to my 650, as well as a crash bar with foot pegs for my legs. It's a fairly comfy bike too (probably just because I'm a shorter fellow,) just not quite Virago level.
Honda splendour: finally, a worthy rival. Our rivalry is going to be legendary So in case if you all Americans didn’t get it, a motorcycle named ‘Honda splendour’ was sold in India, it had a 100cc engine and had the same 72kmpl or 168 mpg despite being a petrol.
@@kalyaan123 Everyone's Gangsta untill the Honda Splendour pulls up💀🔥 But in all honesty I think every Indian has ridden Honda Splendour atleast once in their riding career, it's a bare bones bike but it does what it's advertise, gets 65-70 kmpl and it's super reliable, you can still find these bikes that are 20-25 years old, still running and probably were ridden every single day
@@dnull Harley owners are unbearable on the internet, but pretty nice in person. They still wave to me on the Cub...maybe they sense i own a harley too? (Or remember my helmet/gear and know they've seen me on my FXDR too). Sport bike owners, even Honda guys, never wave at me on the Cub 😭
Interesting you should mention the Honda 350. My first MC was a CL350 Scrambler. It was a twin that, as best I recall, weighed about 350 lbs, maxed at around 100 mph, had about 33hp at 10,500 rpm, and I distinctly remember getting close to 100 mpg at times. It also had much safer 18/19 inch wheels so potholes and dirt roads were not an issue. Seems like Honda nailed it way back in the 1970s.
I get around 80mpg with my CBR250. Commuted for the past two weeks without taking my car once, and it costed me a whopping $18. Compared to before I got the bike I was spending around $80 for the same mileage. Small motorcycles are awesome for ripping around the city.
Please make a video on Personal Protective Equipment and motorcycle awareness and safety, I really wish I had learned the important things when I started riding instead of worrying about looking cool and driving recklessly!
My (now late) distant uncle had a C90 Super Cub mentioned in the video back in the 90s. Was able to go to a town about 150km away and get back home on a single full 4l tank of gas but still have some leftover too. I learnt to ride motorcycles from that thing too. Plucky little bastard, that Super Cub.
Best way to reduce gas prices is every one get a cheap bike that gets 60-100mpg. Demand on gas goes down, so supply goes up, so prices should come down. Love the bike content, as a person who loves cars but really loves bikes more this is great. Owning a z125 and a fj09, you get the same enjoyment out of both just a different type. The Enfield is sweet, id like to get a scrambler style bike eventually, or even build one. Keep up the good work.
RE will release a Scrambler 411 pretty soon in 2023, I might trade in my 350 for it next year. I want something with just a little bit more punch on the Freeway and a bit more lean angle!
Jesse I support your sentiments on saving fuel, but government meddling will probably keep fuel prices high. Wouldn't it be nice if the laws of supply and demand were allowed to function as they should.
The Honda CB350 looked like the best motorcyle. The Honda SuperCub looked like the best alternative for commuting and short trips. But, Royal Enfield is introducing the Meteor 650. Which will address the lack of power that the Meteor 350 is struggling with.
Its so nice to see these small bikes gaining popularity in America again. For awhile there, prices and displacement were only going higher and bigger and there was nothing for the beginner! Nothing if you just wanted cheap reliable transportation.
I bought a CB300R and I am getting a real-world MPG of around 65-70 (I think my life-time avg is 68) and I don't exactly take it easy on the thing.. and while it's still not crazy fast (I get left by anything over 180hp) it can comfortably do any road you stick it on, is lighter than hell and will put a smile on your face whenever you hit some twisty bits.
In Malaysia Super Cub-type of motorcycles (underbone motorcycles) are EVERYWHERE. People use them as cheap modes of transportation, and many owners, usually young adults and teenagers, modify them for... you know.
4:32 Talking about throwing out your ego, i own a VW Golf mk2 with the 1.6L 70hp engine so im used to those points and i gotta say, you dont need to be the fastest, the loudest or the one with the most expensive vehicle to have the most fun of all humans! Anyways, very nice video as always! Thank you.
I got a 10 year old cb125 in 1995. I rode that bike for 19 years and it never failed me. But it got a MINIMUM of 100 mpg.. and often over 120mpg.. super reliable. Fun too!
I’m a car guy but I’ve been thinking about getting into motorcycles. But i am really nervous about buying a Japanese sport bike because they are very dangerous. I am glad that you made a video on low power motorcycles/scooters just so I don’t need to fear death!
We need to appreciate this guy more...before i gone for vacation and when i can back there was a quality vid waiting for me (even tho I'm 19 hours late)
In most USA states for a 50 cc scooter to be legally operated with a car drivers license it must be speed limited to 30 mph. This is usually done with some type of governor. If stock or modified it can travel faster than 30 mph on a level road a motorcycle license/ endorsement is required.
@@BladedAngel in my country, Honda Wave is around $1000 to $1500 and Super Cub is more than that. Since Honda stopped selling Super Cub in US for a long time, if American want to have it, they have to import it which increase the price I guess.
My 1st bike was a CB160 back in the 1970's. The last bike I had was a Kawasaki 700 ltd in the 1990's. Broke my hip when I T-boned a Cadillac on my way to work. I've been looking at the Royal Enfield's as a possible option for getting back into riding again.
Those 50cc mopeds are convenient in Finland for people born before 1985, since they can ride one without a license. And even for younger folks they're good city commuters, since a moped license is fairly cheap and easy to get. In Finland you can get a moped license when you're 15 so for most people its their first motor vehicle.
i've owned a Honda CBF125 for 2 years now, top speed is 134 km/h (on a good day, that is), and it gets 2,3l/100km. I paid 1000€ for mine (used) and it served me well, i can only recommend
As a way out in left field alternative, I commute on electric unicycles or my DIY E-bike. If you are dealing with 30mph roads, they both easily keep up with cars, and even gap the average NPC driver from a stop. The e-bike battery costs less than 20 cents to charge, and I can get 30-40 miles out of it, depending on how hard I send it. 30 miles if I ride it like a motorcycle and don't pedal at all.
I have a 1982 Honda monkey z50j that consumes 1,5 liters per 100km. That's over 200mpg. The only problem, this little moped got the top speed of 45km/h. Thank god it's easy to tune to 72cc.
there are electric mopeds(up to 45kmh) that can be driven with a car drivers license that can be had for 1500€. so if someone wants a ride to work and back on days with good weather that won't brake the bank, thats pretty much it. heck, i even saw one thats foldable(with homologation that allows it to be registered) so if you need a ride from the bus station to work, it could be it.
i have a 1982 Honda urban Express, she has an amazing CVT good for pulling her 100~ pound frame up any hill i wanna get a 70CC big bore, she is a 2 stroke so shes obnoxious but a beautiful honda all the same
Hard to find and too expensive for what you get the wonderful Yamaha SR400. It's a beautiful single cylinder. Back in the '70's Yamaha imported the SR500. For a few years in the 80's you could get the single cylinder Yamaha sx600. Fortunately Royal Enfield makes wonderful single and 2 cylinder bikes. 🍻 cheers
Motorcycles are just gonna be straight up more economical than any car, though you should still definitely have a car for those times when riding isn't practical. I normally daily a 6 speed Tacoma, which I still love but when gas went up I began taking my Ninja 400 whenever I could. My commute's about an hour so she saved me a shit ton on gas. 60-70ish MPG if I'm just commuting, 40-50 if I'm riding really aggressively, and a little over 3 and a half gallons of fuel. Fillups cost me less than $15 when gas was nearly $5 a gallon. Ergos aren't super committed like most sport bikes so it's not to bad. 44hp while weighing less than 370lbs gets me sub-5sec 0-60 times. A little buzzy at 80mph but it's not bad; still got enough passing power to get around most anything else on the road, can do triple digits in 5th gear, and gets me to the office in style. I love this damn bike. I do plan on getting a Z900 or Street Triple at some point but I don't think I'll ever sell my little Ninja.
Something that should have been mentioned about the Super Cub, Honda Trail 125 (in Japan it is called the Hunter Cub) is based on the Super Cub frame and gets around 110-115mpg and has a top speed of about the 55-60 mph. All with a msrp of $3999
hey thanks for the video ive been looking at scooters and bikes to start doing doordashing in the coming months and this has help me with my search to find the best bike to do the job with
What brings up the Meteor cost in the US anyway is the freight and delivery charges the dealership throws in. Brings it up to about $ 53,000 and then add tax and Motor vehicle charges brings it up closer to 6000. Still a beautiful bike and worth it.
If you buy any bike new, you will get the same charges from any dealer. Honda, Yamie, Suzi, Kawi, HD, BMW, Duc, all charge freight, taxes and prep on a new bike, not just RE. Sometimes they will hide it in the showroom price, but you will pay it.
in SEA almost all bike is moped type range from 100c.c to 150c.c price from rm5k to 12k which is much less than usd3k.... full tank abt 4L can go up to 250km, speed from 100KpH up to 150KpH
The reduced mpg in America isn't because road speeds are higher ( the little Honda doesn't go that fast in the first place)- it's because US gallons are SMALLER than everybody else's gallons ( imperial gallons).
Honda rebel 250 gets 70 mpg. Change the sprockets it will get 90 mpg the sprockets also lower the rpms at top speed. Pretty comfortable a little cramped if your 6 ft or better.
Thank you for sharing your insight. I'm currently looking for a relatively cheap and yet "street-worthy" bike, which isn't capped at 45kph or runs under 100kph and I tend to run into dead ends (too expensive, looking like a woman's purse vehicle and so on), due to my complete lack of company-knowledge in that regard. Still wish, you could get such reasonably priced and performing vehicles in electric variants...
What about Hero Splendor which is sold in Indian market for under 1500$ , which gives 190mpg It has a 99cc engine producing 9hp, top speed is 55 miles/hr.
My 2009 Fiat Panda diesel does 70mph and road tax costs peanuts. With a remap it makes 95bhp. What’s not to like? The Beemer 1200 GS I sold a few years barely did 40mpg.
i might get an Enfield as my first vehicle, my mom has an electric scooter that i drive, but its kinda slow, only 50kmh (30mph) and it struggles up hill.
Well since you're already used to riding a scooter, that means you got the balance and muscle developed to commute on 2 wheels! The Enfield is a great first motorbike! Sounds nice, looks cool, easy to maintain and super reliable! Also UNLIMITED MILEAGE FENDER TO FENDER WARRANTYYYYYYYYYYY
@@BladedAngel i dont have a driver license but i want to get into cars, i have been watching your videos to make sure im not unprepared. Learned it from game development to not jump in blindly.
i found myself watching a lot of motorbikes this week and surprise, Blades makes a vid about high mileage vehicles that happen to include Royal Enfield which i have watched a bunch of coincidence? i think so
Vespa 50 is meant not to exceed 45 km/h (AM class di license) and are meant for 14 years teens. I’m surprised the 4T variant “stock” can achieve 90 km/h. Here with car license you can drive 125cc so yes, 50cc are for teenagers.
I'm honestly considering on getting a motorcycle license, but I was thinking of getting something along the lines of a cruiser/naked/standard, haven't decided/fallen in love with one yet.
A little misleading about the Super Cub. The top speed is at most 50ish on a straight away. I've reached 60 mph but going down hills and no headwind. Just saying.
