Motorcycle Types for Beginners - How to Choose at RevZilla.com 

What's the bike at 0:03

I’m 6’4” tall about 250 bodybuilder...I’m getting a scooter, dat mpg fam 🔥

I like how the video's very formal and polite, and then the guy on the motorcycle insists on saying "ass" every 30 seconds XD

Here is the time stamps for every bike type mentioned in the video 3:08 - Standard\Naked Bikes 4:21 - Sport Bikes 6:20 - Cruiser Bikes 9:00 - Scooters 11:57 - Touring Bikes 14:31 - Sport Touring Bikes 16:02 - Dirt Bikes 19:04 - Adventure Bikes 20:50 - Dual Sport Bikes

I’ve found that sometimes a very beginner being able to reach the ground very easy isn’t always a good thing. I’ve seen some buddy’s try to flinstone the bike to a stop at highway-speeds.

no one: that guy: my A S S

Q: How to choose a motorcycle? A: Depends on how much you make.

Im 15 and my dad came to my room one day and asked if i want to try and ride a motorcycle, 3 months later im about to get my permit and trying to find a new bike since the one i got now is an older model and kinda broken, my dad just wanted to see if i can get in a new hobby so he didn’t buy anything expensive

The way i started was really great to me and I'd definitely recommend it. Bought an old 2stroke 150cc bike to get used to riding on the road. Then a year or 2 later moved to a 400. Then after almost 4 years, moved to a litre bike. I felt confident and proficient at every step, as well as financially didnt get a hit at all

I can't tell you how much I appreciate the lack of pretentiousness with which you approach this topic. A lot of us rookies don't know how to act, especially around our more experienced rider friends. For some of them, riding is a lifestyle, an extension of their childhood, sometimes almost a cult. The most intimidating hurdle to clear is feeling comfortable asking questions and just letting yourself be a noob. It's all about learning and growing. Well done. You guys rock!

when he was on the scooter, you could feel how hard he tried not to smile.

Time stamp 3:08 standard/naked bike 4:20 sport bike 6:18 cruiser bike 9:00 scooter 11:57 touring bike 14:31 sport touring bike 16:02 dirt bike 19:05 adv bike 20:50 dual sport

10:29 Notice that motorscooters are also automatic transmission(for what I know) and are VERY comfy and easy to drive. I have driven an N-max as a 15 year old and it was easy as hell. You basically only need to know what-what does.

Why am I watching this without any driving license? lol

I recommend a stretched hayabusa as a first bike.

My first bike at 19 was a ZX-6R. Full on forward leaning sports bike position. But... I was 19. I had the body and the fitness to handle it. Now I'm in my 30s, I like nice bolt upright comfy bikes. So I'm glad I got a sports bike while I could :)

For newbies and returners, I really think a scooter is the way to get the feel of the road, especially if you are not doing to many miles at first. A year on something like a Honda PCX is a great way of getting your brain in shape for the road, plus it's practical too. In Europe the scooter is the default choice. Sure they are not as cool as a motorbike but: they are cheap to buy and run; simple to operate; nippy; practical; and fun. Oh yes and you can usually park them anywhere.

loving the rider position graphic! Production values!

*didn't know volume was loud* "WE'RE GONNA SHOW YOU HOW TO CHOOSE A MOTORCYCLE" Parents: "...What are you watching???"

Really like those body position diagrams. I’m a complete four wheel petrolhead who is becoming majorly bike curious. I described the riding I want to do to an experienced friend who instantly said “SV650 is your first bike”. I’m starting to understand...

Been riding 14 years, done some track days, still watching beginner videos. Always something worthwhile.

"You don't want an adventure bike as your first bike." ".......mom, I want an adventure bike."

Love this video. Getting people into motorcycling is the hardest step.

"Spurge, you look like you're ready for a day shopping at the Italian market!" ahah I couldn't have said it better myself. I remember family vacations in Italy when I was about 10 and my gosh I have never seen more human beings riding scooters in any other country my whole life!

Me: Watched all the video and know scooter is right for me because i am short and have long trip to my work *"yup, I'm gonna get a sportbike"*

As someone who is just starting their research to becoming a rider and a 5ft 5in women, I found this video to be SUPER helpful. Keep up the amazing work! You both have great presentation/presenter presence

So professional explaining but then when he says ASS🤣🤣🤣🤣 I laugh like a 5 year old. Great Video guys

So happy to see scooters included in this list. Scooters need love too!

I am a firm supporter of the idea that new riders should buy something slow and under powered, ride it until they can ring every last ounce of performance out of it and THEN they are ready for a real bike.

Well this is a huge coincidence. I decided today I'm buying a motorcycle and this series is probably gonna help me a lot. Videos seem to have great production value and an amazing, informative script. Thanks a lot guys

Supermoto is a fun starter

He says “ass” like it’s a medical term. It makes me uncomfortable.

Awesome. This is one of the best 'For Beginner' videos I have ever seen. Either these guys are amazing speakers or they rehearsed like crazy. Really impressive.

The motion tracking is on point for the ergo graphics! Whoever’s doing that deserves an award! 🥇

I'll get uhh... one with a ... training wheels

This moment when i knew i always wanted the cruiser and clicked the video to find out its not only wicked bike but it is actually perfect for beginners..awesome 😁

This was actually extremely helpful, other videos are so technical and I know nothing about motorcycles so this was easy to understand, thank you for making this

They so positive about the 50cc scooter

Why have I watched this 5 times in the past 2 years, and I still don't have my license :(

This is an excellent video explaining a hobby that has a good amount of complexity that you’ve made more straightforward. Though scripted, your delivery and back and forth is one of the best I’ve seen - in any industry. I’m not even in the market, but thoroughly enjoyed your efforts. Keep it up!

I love the body position diagrams used in this vid- they do a fantastic job at visualizing the ergonomics of each job

dayumn.. what an extremely high quality video... impressed!

That scooter would look damn good in my garage next to my Prius ! 🤔

Awesome video, exactly what I am looking for after 20yrs returning to motorcycles. You both are amazing, to the point and clearly explained things and choices out there. Appreciate your content👍👏

I had a 2012 Harley Davidson Sportster with a 1200cc Iron883 motor and I was in love with that bike. It was the right size for me and the right style. It was light enough for me to be able to pick up. But I had to return it shortly after getting it. I was never big on bigger bikes but I have thought about them from time to time. But I miss that Sportster.

Man, as a total noob, this video rocks. You guys are real pros. Liked and subbed

Thanks for doing this beginner series. I really appreciate it

This whole video is me… I’m a very new rider. Two months. This was extremely helpful thank you so much. How cool would it be to hang out with these guys for a day ride. Probably learn a ton.

Fantastic and a very comprehensive explanation, great video!

How I chose my bike, > I have been wanting to get a bike for a while > Go into Motorcycle shop and look around > I go onto the stage (it was on old auction house) and look around > One 'cycle sticks out due to nonchalant colours and framework > Sit down on it > Find out it's an Indian, not bad, not bad > Knows how much power is in it that's probably not good for beginners > Continue to look around and sit on a few more bikes > All have an odd feeling so I go back to the Indian > Indian has a nice feeling > I buy it > It works perfectly for me, despite me being a beginner _ Then I watched this and found out that it's fine for beginners. Lol

And here i am, cruising around with my 105cc honda i got for 600 bucks..

5ft and 2in women over here... I was really scared that my only good option was a scooter but thanks to all this information I see it’s not! Keep it up with this good editing quality!

I have an AKT TT 250 Dragon... I've bought it 4 months ago and it's a Beauty. I'm taking good care of it and trying to keep it for a long time. Thanks for the video and keep up with the good work

dual sport is good for city riding as well!!! You sit tall so people can see you and you can see more around you. You can go over pot holes, bad roads and escape accidents like jumping the curb etc The height is intimating but if you ride proper then you will be fine! They usually come low CC engines with especially the modern ones but you get good gas mileage and longer service intervals. Dont even have to be afraid of dropping the bike(just upgrade handle bar or/AND put on hand guards) + a skid plate and a seat upgrade if you plan to ride 2 + hours in single ride

I started out with a 150cc scooter. I was that brand new beginner. I gained confidence and moved up to a 250cc and now I have a Honda 700 and a Can-Am Spyder. I can relate to your video! I love motorcycling and now have years in and look forward to years more!

I'm a rider returning after nearly 17 years not owning bike. My first liter bike was a 2003 Hyubusa. My first cruiser was a 96 fatboy. Than you guys because all the various style bikes I see at dealerships muddled my decision process.

This video is so well made. Perfectly concise and very informative at the same time. Kudos

Dirt bikes have a special place in my heart. I have one and I love it

You forgot to mention that most cruisers weigh like a billion tones

I started with a dirt bike, now I have a dual sport and then I'll graduate to a adventure bike, cruiser and then sport! That's my life plan!

Y'all are so wholesome🤗thank you for the super content👌🏾

I live in Japan and started on an old, beat-up 2-stroke 49cc scooter that I wasn't afraid to dump or crash. Light, great handling, zippy, cheap. Once I learned how other drivers treat scooters (legally limited to 30kph and people regularly pass going 60kph) and got comfortable, I bought an older dual-purpose, on/off-road 2-stroke bike with some cargo room, longer legs, and a manual gearshift. I love being able to stand up and see over traffic to avoid potential dangers, or to just take in the scenery. I feel like this progression was very logical.

I've been driving a scooter for about a year (Genuine Buddy 125). I love to see how people smile when they see me. It's adorable. I've been thinking about getting a "real motorcycle" for a couple months. I always knew my scooter would be a gateway drug, just like these guys said.

Love the video my dudes. Super super informative and helpful as someone who is just dipping their toe into the world of motorcycles. Lots of great info. Appreciate you guys

I cant believe these videos are free. Thanks for doing what you guys do!

It seems with every video the quality improves but you all have reached a new level of production with this series. Excellent work.

Honestly, I really like that white scooter.

The writing and execution on this video are great, both in content and dialogue. Thanks for the tips!

This was really helpful! Good work guys.

I spent an hour at the dealership debating between the Iron 883 and the Forty-Eight because I am fairly short. The sales person swapped out seats so i could feel what different options/heights felt like in addition to comparing mid and forward controls.

“more smiles per gallon”...🤪

This channel is awesome! The graphics added blows my mind. Wow guys

Amazing production quality, analysis, speaking tempo, and handing off to both guys. High level production channel!

Wow! This is an excellent video! My biggest complaint with RU-vid in general is there are too many people who ramble and don't know how to make a point. The guys who made this video are pros and drive home their point with authority. Fast moving, informative, with excellent visuals. Great Video, guys!

I decided!!! I am buying car.

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you for putting this together!

I am 14 years old but I love watching this type of videos lol

i have yet to see ANYTHING like this on youtube. The main point in this video seems to be the geometry between riders and the bike., which seems to be a lost concept on most "review" videos.

The car equivalent for these bikes: · Standard / Naked = the affordable sportscar · Sportbike = the not-affordable sportscar · Cruiser = the clumsy old-school muscle car · Scooter = the Smart · Maxiscooter = the econobox · Touring = the roadtrip machine · Dirtbike = the hardcore offroader · Adventure = some are body-on-chassis SUVs (mostly KTM & BMW), some are crossover SUVs (almost all the rest) · Dual-sport/Enduro = a civilized hardcore offroader or a radical body-on-chassis SUV EXTRA · Sports-tourer = the sports sedan · Scrambler = that one tuned muscle car that looks like it could offroad... kinda · Trials = the rock crawler For me, offroad bikes are the most interesting. Back in the 70s and 80s they had a 4-wheel equivalent, manufacturers actually produced cars that could battle against the offroad bikes on the wider gravel roads. Once the late 80s hit, most car manufacturers just quit while the bike guys never stopped going crazier. A current dirtbike is stupidly capable to the point you don't have low-quality options, all dirtbikes are insanely good. Just imagine a SUV only being sold with a V8, a reinforced lightweight chassis and a $10k suspension, it's insane... but people love that on a motorbike, they enjoy them, buy them and race them.

I'm just entering the world of motorcycles, thanks for the great introduction!

It's so interesting learning about all these different types of motorcycles. I love how he is wearing a suit with matching coloured helmet and coat with the scooter, he looks so serene yet so cool and handsome. The other bikes give him a rugged to sporty and masculine appearance, and the scooter gives him the gentleman, fatherly and romantic appearance. Being a very short Asian dude (5'3") and also a new rider, I ride a scooter motorbike, my feet just barely touch the ground (a little bit tiptoe) and my bike is already pretty low, but it's still comfortable compared to other bikes. I also have to learn to ride on semi-automatic underbone bikes, as that's the most popular in my country and also used in driving schools and motorcycle test.

Thanks for including scooters, awesome video 👍

Definitely would've liked to see some cafe racers.

Wow, amazing presentation, clean and very informative, this clears a lot of doubts , thank a lot, very well explained. And you made it fun.

thanks a lot man! I'm looking for a bike and i've been looking into looks and power only. now i have considered when shall I use it and this video helped me a lot and will surely save me a lot of money. thanks again!

I'm going to put a +1 for dual sport and supermoto for a first bike. Because these are designed for off road use, more or less, they can handle anything a new rider would be scared of. Potholes, speedbumps, changes in height from DOT doing shoddy work, fallen branches you just can't go around, road kill, etc. Bikes like the XT250, CRF250L, or DRZ400SM both make great bikes that are hard to get bored of. I ride my 9whp (14bph reported) XT225 just as much as I ride my 120whp (120bph stock) Sabre V65. I recently got a DRZ400SM to compliment my not-yet-dualsport-converted DRZ400E, and all of these would leave you hard pressed to be unbalanced by obstacles, and dual sports handle inclement weather like a dream. My XT has been ridden through over 2ft deep flood waters, hundreds of miles of gravel roads, up and down flights of stairs (Don't tell campus security), you never have to slow down for speedbumps because fuck it, and I intentionally take it when it snows because it handles the snow a million times better than my BMW E28. And after all that, I still take the XT to hare scramble tracks and do trail riding (It's the same bike as the TTR225, which was a trail bike), and it does pretty well in flat track riding, though the relatively short suspension travel doesn't let it do motocross style jumps and whoops all that easily, though I have done it. If you want a bike that'll inspire confidence in any situation, a dual sport is definitely something to consider. Just keep in mind if you go with a 400 class dualsport, that's a mid-sized street bike but a big ass dirt bike, and you will find a hard time finding traction off road when you get on it.

11:07 man you have to have that akrapovic exhaust on a vespa

Great content guys, just getting into biking and this vid really helped me form general knowledge and understanding of bikes. Respect❤️

I just got into bikes with a 125cc cruiser and I love it.

Ninja H2 is good for Beginners

I worked so hard for the past 30 yrs and looking to blow my money on different hobbies. MC is one of them

One of the best videos have watched on bikes

Love my scooter!I have a Honda PCX, and it's amazing. I live rurally, so it's hard to find lessons, being easier to ride means I can teach myself, and it's very forgiving.

Thank you guys!!! You guys helped me get a new bike 2 years after I first watched. Watched again and broke out of my shell and committed to a new biking style.

You've never experienced life until you go on a dirt trail with a vespa :P

Thanks for this video! Ive got a car license but getting my riders license as a change of pace. Ive got my heart set on a z400 im so excited!

Thank you for this video, u got me to subscribe. I like that you go into detail and dont ramble. Great info

I think a great beginner bike is the street legal dual sport KLX 250. Bought the KLX (camo version) for mainly off road desert and minor street work. Turns out this bike is surprisingly good for city streets and in town commuting. Good for lane splitting too. 6 speeds and you will be doing lots of shifting but it is very smooth and easy to do. Power is adequate. Top speed maybe 85 mph but really not designed for freeways. I'm getting close to 70 mpg so very economical. Fun little bike. Electric start. Fuel injected. Disc brakes on front and back. Negatives are it's rather tall, but it does come down to earth when you sit on it. Pretty good seat and comfort for being a dual sport. Maybe 5 foot 10 inch or taller for rider height.

This video helped me more than any forums on the internet! Thank you RevZilla!

Hey guys I've bought some parts for my vintage Honda's of you...,....thanks for your quick service