XSR700 BEGINNER MOTORCYCLE - Can you handle this bike? 

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#1 rule.... safety(?) *girlfriend rides in a tee shirt and keds with ankles exposed.* Big lol

I’m buying my first bike in June, more than likely going to get an XSR 700 or Mt 07 it’s ultimately going to boil down to the best deal I can get. Thanks for the informative video

You should do a video comparison between the scrambler and the XSR I guarantee the video would be a hit.

Holy shit dude I just realized you JUST started your RU-vid channel a few months ago. You got a gift!

Thanks for another great video. Subscribed. The xsr700 was actually my wish to be my first bike. However, once I sat on it, it felt a tad to high for my 5'5" so I sat on the mt07 that was right next to it, and I fell in love. It felt so much better for my height and considering the same engine I bought the mt07. Love that bike

Just bought one for myself as my first bike. Good to hear that you think it’s a beginner friendly bike!

This is my first ever bike as a brand new rider. Here in New Zealand it is restricted to 655cc, 52HP, and a throttle plate. So it's been a great bike to learn on it and as soon as lockdown is over I cannot wait to do some big rides. Great video with good points, especially about safety first.

What gloves are you wearing in this video? I really like them

Wow, I just got really excited and weirdly proud when I noticed that you’re in Cincinnati! You definitely make the city look classy. Really loving everything about these videos, man. The bike is absolutely gorgeous. Your build is super inspiring to me.

I started on 2017 Yamaha r6 a year ago. It feels great to ride it.

Shout out to your girlfriend on the scrambler! She looks same age, we have the same bike, and we are the same height.. heh.. The scrambler was actually my first bike after taking a motorcycle training course. I couldn’t stand the stock seat though! They call it a ball crusher but it’s also a crotch bone digger. Especially on long rides! I went with the mustang seat and never looked back! Tell her it’s so worth it despite the cost! I also got the Ohlin rear shock and I realize this is common to say but I have to do it.. it was like riding a while different bike. I could take corners, make turns and even do slow maneuvers with much more confidence. Also, riding on the freeway… I felt so much safer with the better shock. It’s just a must to get if you plan on keeping that bike for another year or 2. Thanks for reading! Be safe you cats!

I'm 20 and I've been wanting a bike for the past 3-4 years but just haven't had the chance to buy one. That being said, the xsr is definitely what I'm wanting to get once I do. I'm so glad I found your channel yesterday, I've been watching moto vloggers so long but yesterday I binge watched all your content and you've definitely made it to the top of my favorite moto vloggers. Also $41.99 but $29.71 on sale.

hi! from the Philippines. Please continue this type of Vlog, XSR700 is my dream bike. Cheers!

My first bike was a Kawasaki klx250sf , got it at 21 and now 2 years later I want to move onto something bigger. I can't get myself to sell the 250 but want to go up to XsR700

Thanks for the usefull info. Totally the most awesome bike in the market right now, especially with all the mods you've made to it. I'm planning to buy the XSR700 really soon. Keep up the good work dude!

Finally found you! Im in love with your content man just seriously loving it

Dude, i appreciate having some music in the background. Subtle, but kept me engaged. Well done video! 👍

Ah you use three fingers to clutch. I tried using two it just feels weird and I keep smashing my knuckles on the lever.

i taught myself how to ride a motorcycle on an yzfr1.........just respect the bike u choose is all i can say, hes right any bike can be a starter bike, i started off riding around the neighborhood just driving in 1st gear.... taking it reeal slow..

my dream bike, ngl... I really hope to get myself one day

I actually just got an xsr7 as a beginner bike. I love it... except the pretty twitchy low speed throttle response. It can pretty easily buck you off if you are not super gentle with the throttle and friction zone. Which is kind of a shame as it can mashes you a little at with the throttle from a stop which can stall you pretty bad.

I bought myself an XSR700 yesterday!! I agree with you about that first "feeling" you get the moment you step on a bike. It's almost an instinct kinda thing..I'm coming from a Yamaha XJR 1300 so it's quite a step down but I don't really care actually haha Anyway love the content. Keep up the good work!

There is one day which is common for every biker. It is first slide day. I wish you and your girlfriend that, during that day you will be smart enough to wear suitable protection gear.

Just got myself one as my 1st every motorcycle. Get it next week. Very excited, and researching the first few modifications. :-) Thanks. Loving the videos.

I will replace my Hypermotard with XSR700 so even if I'm no beginner, all I need is a little bit peace on my bike. Why still I watched this video? Because it's your GLOVES man! They're in same color with your seat and I loved the idea! By the way I just saw your channel and subscribed it but I already feel like you're my brother. Greetings from Istanbul!

I said on one of these bikes at my local dealer and I just fell in love with it ergonomics fit me perfectly I could just about completely flat-footed it was so comfortable it was almost no wait on my hands when I put it on there handlebars it felt great and I think that's going to be the choice I literally fell in love with it even rolling it around feel good

I’d love a comparison video between the icon and the xsr

I would call this a great second bike. It's a little bit borderline for newbies.

this is what I'm planning on buying for my first bike! this or the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. I'm 6'4 and I've read that both these bikes are a solid height for taller riders

Superb video! I see those Cincinnati roads haven't gotten much better... I just relocated to Wyoming from OTR and am pursuing MSF certification out here. Looking forward to riding on roads that are more worthwhile, even though the offroad riding is unparalleled! Be safe and fave fun out there.

What year is this bike? Love the color combo...is that custom?

I just found your channel while searching the XSR. I live near Dayton , Oh, small world...keep up the great content.

Fz-07 might be the best first bike out there. Enough power and easy to handle

I’m buying the bike and gonna wheelie first day for a quarter mile and then the next day do it again and loop it, never road before I got it.

What was your first moto?! Mine was a Honda XR70 ... I was maybe 10 years old :)

Useful vid man, huge thanks! Between these two bikes (Duc and the XSR), I am still hesitant. I am also 5’11 and tested the Ducati, and it’s totally true that the bike feels small... the XSR solves that issue with its bigger fuel tank and the optional seat that Yamaha sells. I will definitely be choosing the XSR when Covid give us a break in Spain. Any exhaust recommendations for the XSR? I’ve heard it stock and doesn’t excite me as much as the Ducati did... Cheers!

Seats dip more with more off road oriented suspension. A street bike might only dip a fraction of an inch when you put your body weight on it. My old wore out dual sport dips a couple inches ha. Seat height is pretty different from bike to bike, even if they’re the same unladen.

Happy to be here before 10k, what a legend

Awesome video keep making them! With your eye for photography/cinematography you could really make this an awesome page . Loved the shot that started at 15:28 by the way. Very cool!

I'm 6'2" and I have long legs so I can comfortably flat foot alot of bikes

I own an xsr 155 60th gp i bought it to see if i want the 700. I own a Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2022 and a Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer Limited the silver one with the 48 side plate), and a sportster 100 and a Royal Enfield Scram 411. The Scrambler Ducati is better than the XSR but the XSR is much cheaper after salesservice and maintenance. As a first bike NOOOOOOOO!. First bike i recommend a Royal Enfield

I got the xsr900 as my first bike

i feel like a puppet riding a motorcycle from sesame street is talking to me with those flicking hands

Anybody ever toured on this bike? It’s on my list as a commuter bike. But I’m thinking of touring Europe a little. It’s unlikely I’ll go off road. Think Scandinavia, Germany, France and maybe England and Scotland (maybe Ireland) - those kind of roads.

Great vid, looking to buy a xsr700 - just got my A license a week ago, but did my training on a mt07. 😀

Love the tasteful mods! Are there mods for the subframe and headlight brackets that look like the xsr900? (the metal with holes)

How do you compare it to the xsr900

No vid posted for a few years... Where is that guy????

What brand gloves are you wearing in this vid?

Where are you gone bro?

I feel like beginners really should only start on a 250 like a ninja 250

This bike is real nice love the style

$35.95! The xsr700 is my first bike, I'm loving it!

Went and looked at an xsr700 today and really jacked about it. Gunna try to negotiate a bit because Im really digging it. Haha I’ll let you know if it happens. Also love the vibes of these videos. Just found ur profile yesterday

was thinking between this and the 900 but i hear the 900 is super torquey and very twichy at low speeds and very very powerful

you forgot to say cost of ownership/Ducati with expensive valve adjustments will cost considerably lot more and not provide better experience compare to Xr700.This bike is a hoot to ride.Lot more then Ducati Scambler far more.

What kind of bike is she riding? looks really cool. The XSR700 looks amazing and seems like a perfect A2 bike, afterwards justbtake the restrictor kit off and you can use it with a full A liscence!

Even though I never ride any high cc bikes but I guess I can handle even xsr 900

What's that color scheme on the XSR, is that custom? Looks great. Thx

Funny - when you talk about safety at the beginning while not using the indicators :P

love your videos ! keep going strong ! and always be safe

Love the video keep it up! I just got mine a few weeks ago!!! 2019 xsr700. Saw yours on the gram and I was like yeah that's gonna be my first bike! Still, a bit intimidated by it as its my very first motorcycle, and I only have MSF course experience. So I am going to be practicing in a parking lot for a while. You mentioned that you were able to lower the seat height from 32 to 30. I am 5 7" and have a short inseam so I tippy-toe when I am on it and I feel losing 2 inches on the height would greatly improve my confidence on the bike. Where did you get the seat and was it custom?

Nice gloves man, which brand are they?

o dear bare arms no ankle protection skin grafts ouch ?

I reckon that small tank filler part is $12.95 + $3.95 for shipping Total $16.95 🤞🏼

Being 6 feet 3 inches, do you think the Bike will be to small for me?

could you tell me what l/km you make on that bike. what was the best you made, thank you

Hello im 5ft and 4 inches can i ride the xsr700 as a beginner bike

My first bike as well. Used MT07 at driving school and I think the XSR is even easier to ride; more comfortable riding stance as well. Fantastic bike to learn on and you won’t outgrow it.. ever I think haha. Can be a hooligan machine if you want to or just a smooth ride that also sounds amazing with a system on.

General question about moto vlogging: Are you recording a voice over after the ride? Do you see that as easier, better or not worth the extra time?

Love your bike 🤪🤪🤪😍

Bro nice content what mic are you using? Thanks!

Excellent video! Agree with any bike could be a starter bike! One question...Why didn t you chosse the XSR900?

im riding a xr650 enduro but i think i would get bored with one whats the 900 like

Have you ridden the Ducati? Which is more fun to ride...the Ducati or the XSR? Why didn’t you buy the Ducati?

I want one so bad. I have a deposit down for a 2022. Do you have an aftermarket exhaust on yours?

Any thoughts on the XSR700 vs the Moto Guzzi V7 (2021)?

What you ride in tennis shoes?!?!?! TISK TISK TISK ATGATT bro ATGATT

where did you get these white tank panels ? . they are plastc or aluminium ?

Can you flat foot on this bike?

Do u use just one mirror?

I respectfully disagree, The XSR700 is not a beginner bike unless it´s limited to 48 HP and even then it´s going to be difficult for beginners not to crash it and hurt themselves. However, it´s a perfect 2nd bike. My case: Beginners lack throttle control, balancing skills at slow speed maneuvers, Grip knowledge and understanding, braking technique, etc... All these skills and things are more important than the bike´s technology or HP, you can easily lose your life on a 6HP 50cc moped as with a 200HP Kawasaki track monster, and I´ve seen too many people who overestimate their skill level and don´t make it past a month from buying a new bike. You come from a dirt riding background, as do I, so it is hard for us to imagine how difficult controlling a motorcycle can be for a beginner. I realized this when I taught my GF how to ride, it took her a year to be able to ride on a road after countless lessons in parking lots, and that is with a 125 9HP scooter, she would never dare to get on a 75HP wheelie monster. I also understand that there is a wide spectrum, there are people like us who learn quickly and could easily master a 75HP within a month, but there are others who take years just to learn how NOT to lock up the breaks in an emergency or to NOT target fixate. So if you are one of the few who can learn quickly, agile, have previous experience, and are willing to practice and learn constantly, then sure, the XSR will be perfect for you, and if you belong to the other 90%, don´t even get close to this bike because you are going to come home in a coffin. Hope this was helpful. And that isn´t even taking into account other drivers and their mistakes. Great video by the way. Have a nice day:)

hey! where is your camera is mounted while riding?

Bro , im 5'11" exactly, and my inseam is 30. So what the heck, im i deformed? Or maybe im tripping, but my pants i always buy 30 length. But if i measured my legs, maybe its 32? I dont know. Because i notice pant makers, the sizes you buy , there actually not correct. Meaning if i buy a size 38 waist, when i measure my true body waist its 40". So i think the pant makers do this so people dont feel fat i guess. So i think its the same with pant length, if i buy 30" inseam pants, its really 32" . Just saying. ✌️

Nice video my dude!

Is that black helmet the AGV X3000?

The footage at the end was 👌 a bit of adjusting,add to next time if possible

You're #1 criteria is 'Safety'? Did you tell your gf cuz she riding around in a tshirt, capris and vans! Other than that, nice vid!

29$ nice ride man!

What do you think of the xsr700 for beginners or should I get a Yamaha bolt?

I love the scrambler and the dealer I got my xsr from galena to be also a ducati dealer. I just really didn't have that excess 4 or so grand to throw in on it. I am going to scramblerfy my xsr for sure. I love the style for sure

Great video and channel. Thanks

pretty funny to get lectured about saftey by some guy and his gf that both dont wear proper saftey gear. The perfect height of your bikes wont do shit when you eat pavement. Sorry but that had to be said. Tshirts and apparently non kevlar jeans without protectors oof. Even that cute little gloves dont even have anything preventing them from sliding off with a little ground contact.

would it be mad to get a XSR900 as first ride?

$35.95 with 9.95 shipping?

Don't snap at me you bloody..

Hey Jacob, $29.71 (on sale)!

The price : 26,73 $ tell me i'm right pleaaaaaaaaase?

Nice video! However, you keep talking about "safety".. yet the girl in the video is only wearing a helmet. Reinforced boots/gloves and a good backplate is a bare minimum if you care about safety at all.