Sportbikes are BETTER than Cruisers - Here's Why 

"Top 5 reasons why a sport bike is better at being a sport bike than a cruiser"

NOT all bikers ride for speed. Some ride for comfort, sightseeing, & freedom.

Forgot to compare one fun fact: Ergonomics. End of the day, you’re comparing apples and orange, they’re built for different applications. Love em both! But much different machines 👌🏼

There is no such thing as a "best" kind of bike. There is only what YOU like to ride. Super sport, cruiser, dual sport, motocross, scooter they're all awesome! Every REAL biker that isn't a hater knows this.

One word... knees... With middle age, sitting on sports bikes can become painful on the knees. That’s why you see us elders on the cruisers. Don’t hate us... you all be joining us in time 😁

Yeah sportbikes may be better. But I won't let go of my cruiser. Because I prefer to enjoy the ride instead of the speed. I have a cafe racer which is quite sportier, and I'm satisfied.

Thats like comparing suvs and sports cars Stop

My first bike is a “cruiser” (I say “cruiser” because I’m European, so it’s only 125cc ((help)) ) and I have to say that it’s the most comfy bike I’ve ever ridden. Out of all my friends bikes, everyone said that for long journeys they would choose mine over theirs. Of course they are faster and more fuel efficient than my old piece of metal, but I’m the fastest to get up the morning after the trip

Sport bikes are too uncomfortable. My poor back… Love my new Indian.

I have to agree. For 20+ years I rode Harleys, but back in 2002 I was introduced to sport tourers. which was a huge eye opener and life changer. I then realized what I had been missing and from that point on I no longer wanted to ride bikes that could barely get out of their own way and handled like a waterbed on wheels.

It’s like comparing apples to oranges. I have a kawasaki Vulcan 1700 and I love it. I also have a kz1100 and have ridden many sport bikes. Sport bikes are awesome but so are cruisers. I would love to get a sport bike and someday (hopefully soon) I will. But it would be for around town or for shorter rides. My Vulcan will always be my go to for long rides because with cruise control and how comfortable it is. I can kick my legs up and ride all day very comfortably. All bikes are awesome and I wish I could every kind of bike. Or atleast an adv, sportbike, and my Vulcan. I made a deal with my Vulcan once when I was in Kentucky that if it got me out of there I’d never sell it.

I love cruisers, always will, but you did make good points.

Try riding from Alaska to Florida and back and tell me that your sports bike is better than my 2017 Honda Goldwing.

The irony when the big four ALL build more dirt bikes and cruisers than any sport bike

*Economics degree intensifies*

1: Performance Holding it against cruisers that they're trying to be cruisers rather than race bikes is just obnoxious. They are two different styles of motorcycles built for two different purposes. This is basically just you stating "Sport bikes are better than cruisers because sport bikes are sport bikes not cruisers."; you're basically just restating the concept "sport bikes vs cruisers" and somehow counting that against cruisers. 2: Reliability I wouldn't say cruisers are universally or inherently less reliable than sport bikes. A well made cruiser will be infinitely more reliable than a poorly made sport bike and vice versa. Harley's evolution engine, as an example, is like a Toyota Carola in the sense that so long as you change the oil and other fluids it will just keep on going without issue. 3: Aesthetics First off, this is very subjective. Secondly, I'm willing to bet if you asked the majority of people who are not into motorcycles which motorcycle looks better, a generic sport bike or a generic chromed out cruiser, that the majority of non-motorcycle-people would say the cruiser looks better. Sport bikes look really cool and all, but a lot of what is to be appreciated about their appearance is specific to people who are really into motorcycles. Cruisers, on the other hand, have been baked into popular culture so much that even non-motorcycle-people can appreciate the looks of cruisers. Finally, the "I can take off the plastic parts to get a different loot, therefore there is more possibility for changing the appearance of my sport bike more than your cruiser!" is flat out wrong. You have significantly more options to change the appearance of a Harley than you do with any sport bike. 4: Practicality Cruisers win in practicality hands down; it's not even a competition. Doing will on the track, or going to it in the first place for that matter, is not practical. Both a sport bike and a cruiser will get you from point A to point B, but not being able to go more than an hour or so without riding starting to become uncomfortable/painful makes sport bikes less practical than a cruiser where that's not a problem. That, and there are a million and one different storage options that can be added to a cruiser so that you're not limited to what you can bring in your pockets and in a backpack like on a sports bike. 5: Variety in Engine sounds. To suggest that the different variety of sport bike sounds is superior to a v-twin's rumble is subjective. Also, this is another case where I think the majority of non-motorcycle people-would appreciate the cruiser more than a sport bike as they (cruisers) have already been baked into popular culture.

Because I'm a new rider, 7 months now and started on a Honda Rebel 250, I have grown accustomed to the cruiser type ride. I have sat on some sport bikes but not ridden. I don't think I would feel comfortable in the sport bike seating position. So I plan on buying the Honda Shadow Phantom for my next ride.

"I earn a penny. My boss earns a dime. And this is why I poop on company time."

Naked Bikes are the best

I rode both, the sports bike and the cruiser, and I actually prefer the cruiser, comfortable sitting position for front & back passenger, don't care much of performance speed, but riding between 60-80 mph in a long trip is good enough. And I can carry more heavier loads.

I disagree, I have found the cruisers I have owned to be more versatile than the sport bikes I've owned.

For me being into bikes is like being at a concert where half the people hate the opening act and the other hate the headliner. Is it an ego thing? Being a car guy I don't recall ever hearing like a truck owner ranting why he'll never get a sports car. I (kinda) get brand bias, but some people pretending like they can't wrap their mind around a specific class of bike seems kinda grade school.

Yamster, love the channel, but gotta disagree with the bit on cruisers having old technology. A lot of cruisers have state of the art tech as well. Aesthetics are subjective, I personally like the look of cruisers, bobbers, and sport bikes. Great content though, dude!

I have a 1600cc cruiser and an FZ09 so I love speed but I also love comfort. I’ve also owned a BMW sport tour bike. Cruisers have a more natural riding position than any sport tour. Also, a metric cruiser is cheaper than a sport tour. My cruiser is more practical with the large windshield and large saddle bags. You’re grasping at straws pappa yam.

See I ride a cruiser because of back issues. I don’t lean over as much and it doesn’t hurt my back as much. Aside from that I would love to have a speed triple rs.

Personally I'll always prefer a cruiser. Riding laid back along the road with the powerful roar of a V-twin gives me feeling no sport bike has ever replicated. Plus turning on your engine (engines if you're with a group) and making heads turn, maybe setting off a few old car alarms makes you feel cool af (yes I'm mentally 13).

Why hate ? I got both 2018 gsxr 1000rr and 2018 road glide special , with tons of mods for both !! Sport bike I use it to ride with my guys wheeles and back forth to work , and my cruiser for me and my lady on weekends , she hate sport bike rides !! So both are awesome and will not hate on any

# vibratesyourballs

I will admit that most Harley cruisers are actually more visually appealing.

If you go distance, there is a lot to be said for a cruiser. I had a Vulcan for a few years, threw 20k on it before I just didn’t have time to keep up with the maintenance (still regret getting rid of it honestly, I never felt cooler on two wheels). That said, if you ride cold weather on a cruiser, that cold with goes right into your thighs, bringing your core down faster than your popularity after telling a dead baby joke at a wedding. I ditched the windshield as being a bit taller, it all went directly into my face and I can say maintaining chrome is a complete pain in the ass. There is a certain pleasure one can take in knowing most of your cruiser can be worked on by you as it usually won’t require the high-tech stuff of a sport bike and the exhaust sounds can be altered with aftermarket parts. That said, cruisers are fun, you feel cool, my Vulcan had the motor from the Ninja of the same year, and aside from being cold-blooded (carbureted bikes tend to be so), it was one of my favorite ‘workhorses’ of a motorcycle.

Reeeeeee sport bikes are so uncomfortable bro! You gotta get an Indian man don’t hate on cruisers just because of Harley

Personally, I would love to ride on normal speed with long distance comfort, and yet keep the running cost low, so small cruiser or adventure bike is for me. Also the cruiser's classic design style will never out-date. Sport bike is really too aggressive for me but may be i will try Nake bike.

They all have their place in the moto world. For instance, you'll never look as dope as the dude rollin 12 o'clock on a dyna IMHO :) But hands down, I enjoy the sport bikes more myself.

I bought a Multistrada, kinda a sporty cruiser, cause I'm 65 and disabled, failed neck and back surgery, but the upright riding position, low central controls, comfy Corban seat, best of both worlds!

You lost me at 4:00. Harley's are the king of custom. That is no debate. Removing your fairings makes for a new bike? Whoopdee Doo. We've been doing that with our Dyna and FXR convertibles for years. If you're gonna throw shade at HD, come up with some better arguments.

Why do I love motorcycles and motorcycling? My first memories of motorcycles are from when I was about nine years old. I lived in the country in Montana where there was naturally a lot of opportunity for good riding fun to be had. A family near us had a motorcycle for each of their four or five children ranging in age. This made for a variety of rides and riding styles. Bicycles had sparked my interest at a young age as it does many I believe because the physical challenges of balance and coordination fueled by the exhilaration of speed combined with the satisfaction of rapid travel to a destination. As a young boy bicycles and motorcycles were 5e closest things I could get to being able to fly, and I loved it. Preferences of style of bikes, riding terrain and riding habits have changed in my 56 years mostly out of the realization that I AM mortal, I don’t Ike pain, injury or the healing process. I still enjoy much of the same things about riding but I have attenuated my glee with the knowledge that I’m lucky to be alive and even breathing the air as I ride makes me happy for the day. Sport v. Cruiser motorcycles: I like all things motored. What I wanted to do when I was in my twenties is different than what I want to do now. I wouldn’t want to have to choose one, but since I have to right now I have a Triumph T100. What would I get if I had money? One of each, .. +1

Hey Yam, could you make best A2 bikes for us, euro bros?

I agree with this list however, I have a 2014 VMAX and don't regret getting rid of the sportbike. Gonna take it to the track this year as well. If you get the chance to ride one, do it.

The sound and looks points are down to personal preference. As for customisation sure sport bikes can have their fairings removed but dont compare them to cruisers for customisation

I've owned both for years and still currently own both. Personally, sportbikes seem far safer to me. I feel much safer on my CBR100 than I do on any cruiser. Comfort isn't significantly different, in my opinion, and forward controls and upright riding posture don't feel natural to me. If I had to choose one, I'd definitely choose a sportbike over a crusier.

Unless your 50 years old, 6'3" 250lbs with numerous knee surgeries. I look like a giant on a sport bike and the position has my aching knees too bent.

Love the edits

You BETTER make a why crusiers w re better than sports bikes video!

Funny that all the sportbike manufacturers also build cruisers with only a few exceptions. All those years of leaning over on clip-ons takes its toll. I went thru the sportbike phase and have moved onto cruisers, I'm in no hurry and don't need to go 200mph. That being said I still love the sound of a rocket going thru the gears leaving the local four way stop! Music to my ears.

All this did was made me look up "harley track day". Not disappointed

I gotta say, I have enjoyed the slide from VLogging into nice episodic talk content with visual flair to attract the eye. You're a personable guy, guy.

The only reason I haven't subscribed is because you treat your opinions as facts. How can someone who can't even do a proper wheelie make these kinds of judgements? Check yo self.

The xj700x, a mid 80s cruiser from Yamaha. Has a first generation Genisis motor, in-line 4 with 5 valves per cylinder, in a cruiser frame. The best of both worlds in my opinion.

I don't wave to canam riders. In fact I shake my head at them.

actually, sport/touring is the way to go. i have the torque of a harley davidson, comfort of a cruiser, and the speed of a sportbike. my windshield goes up and down at the flip of a finger, my handlebars are heated. the good life

Five reasons sports bikes are the worst bikes. 1. Insurance. A man or woman should know their limitations. 2. The handling sucks on anything but perfect roads. 3. Power. Most will never be able to utilize the power of anything over 600cc. 4. Tickets. “Officer, I was only in first.” “Yea, but I clocked you at a hundred.” 5. Riding position. Your wrists will eventually become arthritic. At 20 to 30 you won’t notice a thing, wait until you are 60. There are more, but it is all good.

If you want a cruiser that will outperform a sport bike 2nd gen vmax all the way. My favorite machine to knee drag in the mountains

Was just at the motorcycle show... for every person mounting a sport bike, there was a line up 12 deep for the Ducati XDiavel and the Indian FTR1200. Just sayin... lol

I have a sportbike for Saturdays, and a cheap cruiser for Sundays. It is nice to ride a completely different bike the next day.

oh come on yammie, can-ams are good motorcycles, they are best used by disabled riders though. (If you're not disabled, NO EXCUSE)

I think most things with an engine and handlebars are fun. The best motorcycle is the one you own and love to ride. I Have owned sportbikes,standards, dirtbikes, and currently purchased the new Can Am Ryker to join with my V strom and the Grom. All these bikes are different, but love them all. So dont worry about what people say. Ride your ride and enjoy what ever you ride.

if you want all these things and still ride a crusier there's always the vmax

Hell, I've only ever owned (metric) cruisers and I still agree with everything on this list except for #3. In my honest opinion the only sportbikes that come close to looking as good as a Boulevard M109r or an original Honda Rune would be a Buell 1125cr or a Benelli tnt 1130 Cafe Racer. .....also I just realized 99% of the sportbikes I tend to like are all Streetfighters or Cafe Racers......which also makes me realize that I probably just really like the look of an exposed engine and an upright seating position.....

Now do one why Cruisers are better then sports bikes

I own a sport bike and a cruiser. Yamaha Mt09 and Kawasaki vulcan s. I like sport bikes more than cruiser but I do enjoy the vulcan s. But I guess it's kind of a sporty cruiser cuz it's not that heavy and has same engine as the ninja I believe tuned diferently but still a blast to ride.

Long live the Daytona slayer.

I have been watching you for a long time live all the vids you put out and i think its inspiring that you have gotten back into the 2 wheeled world i owned a sport bike and a harley at the same time loved them both and miss them both wish i had another awsome content keep up the good work

I feel he is jealous a scooter has storage for a picnic basket - Scooter Driver.

Also don't forget that statistically it's easier to lose a leg on a cruiser du to your riding position. And sport bikes can open in your the ability to fly. Love you, puby cube!

very douchy video thanks. I had to stop right after the "esthetics" chapter began.

This is exactly the reason why I prefer the naked/standard motorcycle type. You get the best of all worlds. No comparison.

On one hand, yeah, Yammie is right. On the other, Yamaha V-Max... Anyway, have a good one.

I once gave the "wave" to a Cam-Am rider. The dude did not wave back. Really? Can you believe that? Can Am riders should feel privileged to get a wave from a Motorcycle or any other two-wheeled vehicle for that matter.

what were his reasons again ??? Faring's?!?!?!?!, exhaust versatility (from vroom to vroom) ,they look cool, trackability and reliability (which is prob cause almost nobody rides them over 1k miles a year)

loving the editing in these new vids! keep it up papa yammie!

Lets hear the top 5 why cruisers are better than sport bikes.......

114 hp 120 lbs of torque with a smooth power band. VTX 1800. I know I'm not beating any sport bikes, but it rolls nicely.

Did this guy drive any motorcycle ever?

I swear I go back and forth from hating your videos to loving them way to quick. Either way it keeps me comin back for more. Your doin somthing right mr scammy lube.

You gonna tell me you aren't gonna have fun on a triumph rocket III???

Bought a 2005 FZ1 couple of years ago. Love it😁 one of the best bikes I've ever had.

Oversimplified and bias opinion. Yam, you can make better content than this.

if you add saddle bags and a faring you have a touring bike or you can strip it down for a chopper look. or get a bobber style or get a quarter fairing and raze the foot pegs with low profile signals and your cruiser is super sporty can take corners way better in a style all on its own, similar to night hawks and other early sport bikes. cruisers are way more versatile then sports bikes

Just bought a ninja 250 r love it! Thx papa

Personally I prefer older bikes, mostly British. I'm going for a Royal Enfield Classic 500 as my first mainly because it's easy to work on and I don't care about speed. The roads in my country are atrocious and even the CB500F I'm learning on is shattering my spine... Plus one cylinder means less valves to adjust :)

I cant afford a bike but they look absolutely amazing!!

Thats why i have both, just comes down to what im feeling that day but i just love to friggin ride!

As a Noobinite I'm disappointed in your list. Like many of your faithful followers I have a few ponies in the stable, but unlike mein fuhrer noob I apparently have a wider selection. I put forward for your yamsideration...the Pacific Coast Highway. A beautiful stretch of highway that runs hip hugging down the country like the seam of an Italian dress on young (but leagle) creature with the curves to make the seam almost pop. I would never suggest that I know what El Yamsidente would find fun on that stretch of road...but I know what I like. If Noobster likes racing through the gears faster then through the turns, well I understand that. I too enjoy the G' s pulling me one way then quickly the other, my feet and hands moving indepently as I balance gear, throttle brake, and clutch. My head constantly turned from left to right as I calculate what the next turn needs and how I will get it done. But Master Yam...there is another way! Gliding along the road, your bike in a gentle float as the road slowly passes under you. Shifting only between the top 2 gears not hearing the high screech of an I4 as the scenery blurs by but hearing the guttural growl as your bike sneaks up to each curve like a predator ready to strike. Your head moving to enjoy the view, not to calculate the next turn. Your hands and feet moving only when nessary as the only G you feel is what is always there. Yamghanistan can't you see that cruisers aren't the pray of sport bikes, and sport bikes aren't the pray of crusiers. We are both predators and cars and the road are the pray. You might look at the cruiser as a dinosaur who's day has passed, but I look at it as an evolved road eating machine that nature has deemed it worthy to remain. I hope the illustrious Yammy Noob reads this and ponders on the words humbly placed before him.

Truth bomb: Muscle bikes are the bastard children of Sport bikes and Cruisers. And what glorious bastards they are. Best of both worlds.

Sportbikes vs nakeds plz!!!

Dual sports are the best. Comfortable seating position, simplicity and ease of maintenance (especially Japanese bikes) and of course the ability to go ANYWHERE.

getting too old for the slim cut shirts there, yammieboob

Just putting my view in.... the Honda Magna are a great mix between the cruisers and the sport bikes... low revs, they are tame cruisers, hit 7k, they act like a sport beast. I love my 82 V45....

2 stroke cross bikes are the best!

totally agree, Properly set up sport bikes are better, Naked bikes Best. however, at 68+++ years of age, my body will no longer fold up to get on one. So I had to go to a "cruser" Victory Kingpin, with floor boards moved forward 4 inches. Oh the Torque is fun.

I love this guy

I have a good combination of both worlds, my 82 Magna has that V4 goodness crammed into a cruiser frame. Love it!

I had to laugh at “variety of engine sounds”. Give me a break, there’s no two bikes running different motors that sound the same, and what variety are you talking about anyway? Like how sport bikes sound like a variety of sewing machines? Or a variety of weed eaters?

I subbed! ;). And I just picked up an R6 from Craigslist with no title 😂. Thanks for the great content!

Screw all those 3 wheeled monstrosities!

“Whatever it is, or whoever it is if you’re really lucky, you’re riding” Started laughing really hard at work. ❤️

Que the harley bros hatin...

I don't like when people tell me x amount of miles is to many miles for a sportbike every time I ask a question how many miles is a sportbike engine good for nobody can give me an answer. I had a Honda Hurricane and I put 65,000 miles on it still runs...

Im into sport bike im getting a ktm duke 390