just bought my first bike, 2008 Kawasaki z750..11k miles, 2800 GBP...as a new rider im stunned at how fast these things can go for the small price tag
@ideshauquier15458 ай бұрын
Ride safe
@JeeFtw8 ай бұрын
Great choice, good looking bike and plenty of power. Enjoy and ride safe.
@isaelestrada29168 ай бұрын
The price tag is your life 😂.
@martissxx8 ай бұрын
Damn, me too. I got 2008 z750. And yep they are some bikes, im new rider. But it feels great on it.
@Nooty018 ай бұрын
Bought a 2007 Z750S 4 months ago, which was also my first bike. Amazing bikes.
@thomasmarston10788 ай бұрын
My step dad used to race bikes, and has owned dozens in his nearly 40 years of riding. But for the last 10 years, his weapon of choice has been a 2004 SV1000S. He loves it, it's his absolute pride. During covid his gearbox blew 4th gear, and he couldn't get a replacement for it without forking out about £800 for a new engine just to take the gearbox out of it. So he bought a GSXR gearbox from the same year and fitted it. He was surprised to feel the bike have a much better response with the R gearbox, and all he wants on it now are some upside down forks. It's an absolutely beautiful bike and looks more modern than some current gen motorcycles.
@philboboggins8 ай бұрын
Nice bike bit more civilised than the TL aka the widow maker lol.
@IceBoNeZ8 ай бұрын
Can find a Honda Blackbird for cheaper than a Busa or most other bikes on this list except for the Suzuki RF. The Blackbird was the quickest production bike until that crown was taken by the Busa, but it's still impressively quick, even by today's standards.
@IceBoNeZ8 ай бұрын
You could also get a ZZR1100 for even cheaper than the Blackbird, the ZZR1100 also being the quickest until robbed of that title by the Blackbird.
@kkklll6948 ай бұрын
And the bird is just amazing bike. Had A bird now A busa but i think bird is just better all around bike and better looking too
@Zoomin698 ай бұрын
WHERE WHERE WHERE
@tannerjhowell8 ай бұрын
Blackbird all the way. A real hidden gem of a motorcycle.
@BadHarmonics8 ай бұрын
Shhhh
@RyanCasey0078 ай бұрын
I am here 100% for the sv on the title screen.
@markymarknj8 ай бұрын
Yammie, you forgot a couple of bikes for this list. One is the Kawasaki ZRX1100 and ZRX1200. The second is the Suzuki Bandit 1200.
@sejembalm8 ай бұрын
SUZUKI HAYABUSA BLUES: A young man (call him Bob) wanted to get a good budget sports car for racing, but a friend recommended that he could find plenty of affordable racing motorcycles that can beat most cars on the road. Bob found a slightly used Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa that was modified for racing (speed governor removed, high-compression pistons, improved porting, hotter cams, lighter weight mods, etc.) that was less than the stock cost of $17,000. Bob bought it, passed his motorcycle license test easily because at low speed, the Hayabusa is rather docile. Its massive 1340cc engine has so much torque that simply letting off the clutch on first gear smoothly propels you forward without incident. On top of that, it carries its weight pretty well. It doesn’t feel like you’re waddling around on a 600-pound, 197 horsepower behemoth. Bob drove around town for the first few days to wisely get acclimated to the bike and he found it very pleasant. Then Bob took the Hayabusa on the freeway to see how fast it could go. There he was gripped by the yellow corkscrew of terror rising up his spine after he pulled back on the throttle and was thrown into a world of speed the likes of which he had never experienced before. When you twist the throttle at any gear, a sudden rush of acceleration overcomes you, similar to how a strong wave just washes you away at the beach. It feels like the ground is being pulled away beneath you. In other words, its power delivery is unlike most other bikes out there. So yeah, as a beginner, you're most likely to be taken off guard by that much grunt, and before you know it you’re going at speeds that could land you in jail, or the morgue. Bob took his 'Busa on a racetrack, but could not shake the horror that that 220 mph modified widow-maker was going to kill him, so he sold it. Bob wanted to live. Who could blame him?
@paulhope34018 ай бұрын
😂 If I was Bob I think I'd have kept it... nothing comes close to the adrenalin dump of scaring yourself that badly.
@sejembalm8 ай бұрын
Yes,@@paulhope3401, lots of people like the thrill of motorized danger, but not many crave the stark terror of impending death.
@TheSteveSteele6 ай бұрын
@@paulhope3401Plus it makes a great sport tour. Go out of town “Bob” and have some fun.
@georgeconnett78128 ай бұрын
I got an SV1000s for £900 and am loving it
@V4demon_8 ай бұрын
My friend just bought one, sounds great. We did a little drag race, and I did have him, but it wasn't by much - I've got a VFR 800. He is a big lad mind, so probably weight played a part. But they look great and sound awesome. I like the back lights on them, quite unique and the front looks sort of R1 ish
@schweizervaje81918 ай бұрын
Finally he talks about the used market
@DasYorgo40008 ай бұрын
As a proud RF9 owner in Canada thanks for the recognition….took me a bit by surprise not many of these bikes left…
@travispettko26858 ай бұрын
How is the gen 1 Yamaha fz1 not on this list
@schfiftyfive96808 ай бұрын
RF900 BROS UNITE!!!! WE FINALLY GOT MENTIONED I CAN'T CONTAIN MY EXCITEMENT
@Draven2k8 ай бұрын
Did not see the yamaha FZ1/FZ1N on this list its quicker than the sv1000 and can be found around the same price.
@craigjones94678 ай бұрын
My first big bike was an rf900r and I loved that bike so much
@2Sticks8 ай бұрын
Here in Oz, you can get a 2005 BMW K1200S with just 26,000 miles on the clock for the equivalent of $5200USD. That's a 10.2 second quater mile, 2.8 second 0-60 big sports tourer with the tech of many current bikes. The better looking K1200R naked bike has aged beautifully and can be had even cheaper.
@nugget66448 ай бұрын
omg many cheap motorcycles are quicker than a supercar. Late 90s and early 2000s is the peak of fast bikes, when it comes to old school. You have no more than 3000USD? That's more than enough for a Fireblade (the 954cc engine) No fancy screens, no computers, (excluding of course ECM and ECU which is a form of a computer) and pure 150hp that are pretty darn quick.
@michaeld25878 ай бұрын
God I want a modern SV1000 sport touring motorcycle….
@mikebowers3841Ай бұрын
G'wan, bribe me for a K7 Classic in the UK, only 35k-ish (maybe 40 after holiday in September, y'know, touring in mountains and stuff). More comfy seat fitted
@JDsgreatz288 ай бұрын
I got my 07 fz1 for $4500 6 months ago... I'm surprised it's not on this list...
@gilliam2the2great8 ай бұрын
You should check out a honda vfr 1200 faster bike then most ppl expect a from a touring bike
@No-timeforimbeciles8 ай бұрын
Title said 'cheap' bikes !
@dustinkeim1798 ай бұрын
I had a sv1000s I loved that bike , with a couple mods that bike can rip
@NickBurman8 ай бұрын
Personally I would avoid the Buell, on account of it being a motorbike from a defunct company for which spares might be (or become) an issue.
@dmitri94628 ай бұрын
I agree, hopefully with 3d printers that won’t be a problem in the future
@ganuvien8 ай бұрын
This is the reason I stopped myself from getting one, I was very tempted with some nice clean buells for around $3k just to experience one again.
@unclejohn50128 ай бұрын
Buell are alive and well. Making bikes and parts. Your information is old?
@NickBurman8 ай бұрын
@@unclejohn5012 Not the same company, only the name is the same. Not even the same bikes.
@unclejohn50128 ай бұрын
@@NickBurman Is that so? I understand there no longer using Harley parts etc. But in what aspect are they drastically different? I read on buels Facebook that they actually still offer support for models mad prior to hand over. Does require communication to them though. This was just a response they gave to a customer seeking parts.
@seeul8rwaynekerr8 ай бұрын
The tl1000r is a much better machine than the sv1000 for the similar money here in the UK. The Fz1 easily canes the mt09 for the same money also here in the UK as well.
@gabrielpsaila71028 ай бұрын
Thought the bandit 1200 may have had a mention. Very cheap, not much bhp but stupid fast 0-60
@matthewheitzman59936 ай бұрын
My first and second bike when I was 15/16 was the sv1000s. Absolutely loved that bike to death
I wonder if yam actually rides these bikes or owns them long term. I miss the vids of him riding and bonding with bikes. My mom can read me spec sheets
@purple99698 ай бұрын
On a rebel 250 I always wonder what 6th gear would do for me
@TheSteveSteele6 ай бұрын
I just bought a Suzuki SV1000s from 2003 that’s in great condition, has decent miles, was cheaper than listed here and is a blast to ride. The v-twin helps the litre bike make usable city power. It’s currently my daily. In fact I sold my car and the SV1000 is all I ride. Truly a great bike. I’m now looking for a first Gen Hayabusa or a 2006-ish GXSR 600.
@paulotremba46888 ай бұрын
thanks for showing us the best beginner bikes!
@davidray41288 ай бұрын
I had an SV1000 and found the ergonomics way to aggressive. Sweet power delivery though.
@AntiPattern3285 ай бұрын
The bikes you listed are very well thought out and absolutely rip. I wasn't sure if you were just going with bikes in general, nakeds, cruisers or just a random mix. The reason I mention this is because a lot of the bikes on your list are pretty quick but can't handle canyon carving. Most of the nakeds along with the sports handle as well as they go fast. You won't be laying over 45 degrees on a V-Max or Diablo. I think it would be interesting to see you break this into categories. Cruisers, Nakeds, Sports and build lists off each type...
@gsquad858 ай бұрын
Nice collection of beginner bikes!
@ninji52268 ай бұрын
Id like to throw the first gen FZ1 in the conversation. 0-60 in 3 seconds and comfortable while doing it. I know mine gives me tunnel vision if I gun it so measuring the exact time is kinda secondary to that.
@iWillWakeYouUp8 ай бұрын
Yep, absolutely. One can find the FZS-1000 (as the first gen FZ1 is called) dirt cheap and they're amazing bikes.
@Breddyboy698 ай бұрын
I have an 02 FZ1. I love it
@jacobreichenthal38708 ай бұрын
I own 2. I was shocked it didn't make the list
@ninji52268 ай бұрын
@@jacobreichenthal3870 Such a sleeper Yammie slept on it. Badge of honor if you ask me!!
@Breddyboy698 ай бұрын
It never makes the list. 🙄
@heatmoonАй бұрын
I look for SV1000s constantly, I would love love to find one. Vtwins and v4s are so great when properly built
@terrysmith46718 ай бұрын
Brilliant video. As a former owner of the RF900 (which was a much better all-rounder than the contemporary ZZR1100) and MT-10SP (which is just the most fun one two wheels) your video hit the spot. I especially liked your comment that having a sporty bike was like owning your own roller coaster. I’ve been saying that for years!
@Euphorica8 ай бұрын
I love how Aprilias are ignored. Keeps the prices low
@TheMopnomore8 ай бұрын
If i could get a cheap diavel i would every time, tested one for a week and fell in love. Quick, brutish, but still handles way better then its appearance would tell you.
@turboboy08 ай бұрын
back in 1994 i bought a rf900r new from the dealer and loved it. my current 2019 zx14r is styled alot like the rf.
@k3y1558 ай бұрын
Happy the fz09 got mentioned. My older brother has one, and it's a fun bike. While outside of the 1/4 mile time for the video by a little bit the gsxs750 is another high value option. I have one as my commuter, so I have to show it a bit of love.
@A_Pt_92988 ай бұрын
Gas guzzler
@drunkredninja8 ай бұрын
My SV is still running strong at 80k miles.
@Joshandthekingdom8 ай бұрын
I want a busa as my second bike coming off of a Harley Street Rod 750 but that weight has me hesitant.
@mandrakejake8 ай бұрын
Look at the FZ09, I have one and it's awesome
@joesmegma70218 ай бұрын
BMW K1300R / S needs to be in this list
@Boya928 ай бұрын
People always miss this bike. I sure miss mine
@akinanenih20038 ай бұрын
What's the possibility of you shipping the bike abroad if the winner is abroad? Can someone in another country win??
@maxhoffmann42598 ай бұрын
Yeah you can
@ajaxsid90348 ай бұрын
Hi Yammie, make a video on Cheap Bikes that could get you SumBitches.
@Sasha-zh6tp8 ай бұрын
Literally never, EVER been beaten off the line on my 20 year old $3000 FZS1000 Ferraris, Lambos, Z06 Corvettes, Audi RS6, even other bikes...
@cookinsdabest8 ай бұрын
SV1000! 🤙
@Jackal94058 ай бұрын
Hell yeah brother, suzuki should make some new twin cylinder liter bike nów that the sv is becomin vintage.
@5280MTM8 ай бұрын
I cant see an SV and not think of the TL1000.
@Dangerwiggles8 ай бұрын
I tell myself I'm going on a nice easy ride and then my SV1k holds me hostage and makes me wheelie every time I turn a corner.
@ripntearslayer91018 ай бұрын
I just got my 05 sv1000s for $3k, it only had 18,500 miles. Absolutely love this bike, tho there are some issues to be known. Like the clutch basket and rotor magnet issues. Besides those 2 things it's indestructible if you don't wheelie it (starves the front cylinder of oil)
@Dangerwiggles8 ай бұрын
SV can be wheelied, just not held for more than a second or two. Why wouldn't you power wheelie a bike with that much torque? It loves it.
@GoalSquad6668 ай бұрын
In my tender age of 40+ I made my motorbike license last year and the SV1000 K5 naked became my first bike. In the last 18 month I did 15000 miles on it. Suspension upgraded, lowered the foot pegs as I'm a tall. She get's services every 5000 miles and runs smooth. According to the paperwork, that thing has 128hp and weights just 195kg wet. I like to ride it on rural, winding roles - put some Michelin Pilot Power CT2s on and it loves to lean. For the winter months I stick the Road 6 on it.
@ripntearslayer91018 ай бұрын
@@GoalSquad666 lol there isn't going to be much winter riding for me in Minnesota winters. What kind of suspension upgrades? (I'm a complete noob when it comes to that kind of thing, I don't even know what I would want for that)
@ricitosdecobre__23 күн бұрын
Power/Dollar the suzuki RF900 R seems to be the absolute best. They are dirt cheap, I found a few in good condition for less than 2k
@Zerkarii8 ай бұрын
Papa yams would you so kindly in the future make a video about a GSX-S1000F, I saw the gsxs1000gt review. Great video!
@NickDrinksWater4 ай бұрын
I had an 04 cbr600rr, it had a decent amount of torque, but its top speed was insane, my neighbor could not keep up with me at all on straight roads lol
@samhianblackmoon7 ай бұрын
early 2000’s Daytonas 600/650 are also on par with those ‼️
@moosemaster837 ай бұрын
THE SV1000S god i love mine
@FlaviaPitariu8 ай бұрын
Is the Suzuki bking not a thing in the states? That had the Diavel beat for power 😂
@fredapril83848 ай бұрын
No mention of the 2001-2005 zx12r?? That thing was a weapon. Less heavy then busa and track day competitive. Mine dynoed 186 with Decat exhaust and tune.. 1/4 in less then 10 and cheap nowadays. Driving a 22 Tuono v4 now (with mods) Sounds amazing.
@jasontraynor67218 ай бұрын
IV got a gen #1 Bully. 130 HP. 2006 and it eats a standard diet of Harley Davidsons and dills in V8's every day. How about a review?? Great content folks, well done.!!
@whowell1178 ай бұрын
My 04zx10r was cheap (dude with drug problems owned it). It doesnt have todays rider aids but it puts a shit grin on my face always.
@kawicepticon88668 ай бұрын
I own one and they are my favorite superbikes to date . I have a V4 Speciale, 748/1098 Hybrid,96Zx7 , 04 Zx10 currently and have had 6 bikes previously and the ZX10 is my fav and by a long shot
@diego614228 ай бұрын
Note on the Buell 1125R: since most Buells have Harley engines (boo) most ppl assume the 1125R is similar - low revs and boring. But the 1125R acchieves max power at 9800rpm (!!) so it is in a class of its own for sure within the Buells.
@tonyvega54027 ай бұрын
KTM Duke 890 meets the requirements for this list. The “Super Scalpel” is an incredible bike.
@evelghostrider8 ай бұрын
If you want to be a bit different, take a vfr 800 and make it look like a rvf 750 .. with homemade 1mm stainless steel exhaust system you will make it sound soooo good also
@mackan985028 ай бұрын
FZ1 enters chat
@jacobreichenthal38708 ай бұрын
and wins it all.
@No-timeforimbeciles8 ай бұрын
Meet these at the lights, they then leave the 'chat' !
@AbeNXC6 ай бұрын
Yamaha FJR1300… wondering why it wasn’t listed. 145 hp, 3.0 sec 0-60 , does triple digits all day and cool enough to hang with legit sport bikes… and dirt cheap
@theblackmace52548 ай бұрын
I got an sv650 and I love the bike
@wesselvandelaar96318 ай бұрын
Best intro.
@tokyosmash7 ай бұрын
The 1125 was made from 08-10 And they are phenomenal riders.
@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney8 ай бұрын
I've ridden both generations of V-max, and in a straight line they were both scarier than any sportbike I've ever ridden. Granted, the hottest sportbike I've ever ridden was a GSXR 750, and ANY bike is fast to me since my bikes are a couple TW200s and a CRF300L Rally (my 'highway friendly' bike). Whatever the really hot Buell 1100-something was, it was insane, too. The one I rode was HEAVILY modified and felt/looked like a naked sport bike (it was an acquaintances' bike, I don't know much about Buells). Harleys do FEEL fast, that's totally true, they just aren't usually.
@justinyoface9118 ай бұрын
Hey, I have a v rod and it’s pretty quick 😂
@mrclam4458 ай бұрын
Liked this video just for the last 8 seconds.
@kawicepticon88668 ай бұрын
I'd take a 98' Zx9r over the RF900 any day ,super cheap on the used market too. the 94' Red and silver zx9r color scheme was my favorite 90s color scheme
@RobertSmith-rr4zt8 ай бұрын
BMW K1300 R It's a beast , one of the best End of story
@maybefrank83458 ай бұрын
Can you please make a list based on the number of times a bike has been mentioned on a list? A list of lists, if you will
@iWillWakeYouUp8 ай бұрын
Can't believe you didn't even mention the Yamaha FZS-1000.
@jacobreichenthal38708 ай бұрын
The Yamaha guy overlooks one of the best Yamahas.
@AaronSkone8 ай бұрын
God that scream at the end. If I hadn’t peeked back at my phone while washing dishes it would’ve jumpscared the fuck out of me
@Stroke2Handed8 ай бұрын
I've never paid more than $4k for any good used bike in my 30 years of riding. I currently own 4.
@darkherosolidox8 ай бұрын
Yam when are you gonna finally get around to fixing the busa again?
@mistersylvanus30638 ай бұрын
We talk about bikes all the time but which companies provides the best insurance coverage tailored to motorcyclists?
@MrPilgrim6098 ай бұрын
Had an RF9. Was rapid but had weird unreliability issues like carb icing. Have a 2016 MT09 ABS now. It’s a bit…mental. Been riding bikes since 1985 and that bugger still catches me out sometimes🤪
@Tjbulli18 ай бұрын
I recently bought a 2014 BMW K1300S for $7,500. 175 horsepower, 550lbs wet, it’s a screamer and has more personality than a Japanese bike. I know it wouldn’t make it on this list, we all know how Papa Yam feels about BMW’s! Lol
@chas300120018 ай бұрын
That is a nice bike. I always wanted the k1300r (naked). The fairing makes more sense though. How does the front suspension feel vs traditional forks?
@Tjbulli18 ай бұрын
@@chas30012001 It’s a bit choppy and stiff. Tight as hell in the corners though!
@RwP2238 ай бұрын
Had a 1993 Vmax running great ready to ride scratch and dent for sale for 2 seasons asking $2500 obo, finally sold it last fall for $1600 the buyer thought he struck gold.
@hyperthunk8 ай бұрын
Love my '04 SV1000, not as fast as my 2010 speed triple 1050 but still a hoot to ride
@lucamosca_8 ай бұрын
Still wondering why Honda doesn't make an anti-diavel with it's 1100 parallel twin engine
@ashtonmariefranklin7258 ай бұрын
Wrong information on the buell 1125R. U said oil in the swingarm that is false that was on the Buell XB series of bikes. The 1125R had oil in its crank case like most typical liquid cooled sportbike engines. And they where 2008 to 2010 model years.
@getdownmikelove8 ай бұрын
Haha, our local dragstrip Mission Raceway close to Vancouver BC.
@min_nari8 ай бұрын
im stealing the title of Savvy Cephalopod, i am welcomed.
@Gen1Z1K8 ай бұрын
Got a 2004 Z1000 super fun bike
@dhazell148 ай бұрын
my dad has owned an sv1000 since they came out
@purple99698 ай бұрын
By the way the lightly powered rebel 250 is 0-60 in 11.86 seconds , probably faster than my truck for what it’s worth. I’ll appreciate winning a new bike hopefully 😂
@rhettwyman58778 ай бұрын
Love your videos ❤❤❤
@rickyg48778 ай бұрын
Btw Yam I always see you use foot-pounds for torque when this is incorrect. Ft-Ib is a unit of measure for a scalar quantity whereas torque is a vector quantity. Ib-ft is a unit for the vector quantity of torque
@no_onexl8 ай бұрын
I got haunted into this video man.
@blainemustachia49768 ай бұрын
you should talk about the MV Agusta F4\
@No-timeforimbeciles8 ай бұрын
They talk about CHEAP fast bikes !
@MarissaTheMuse8 ай бұрын
So we have regressed to list video yammy eh?
@Cmdr_Exo8 ай бұрын
Had to sub after the end😂
@corvetteman15248 ай бұрын
Papa yamm in the house
@daniellang61128 ай бұрын
Buell 1125R did not have oil in swingarm.
@craigd88468 ай бұрын
Your listed stats are way off on gen1 vmax
@joller798 ай бұрын
And the overseen. Yamaha yzf1000r. Thunderace. 0-60. 2,8sec. Quatermile. 10,4sec.
@No-timeforimbeciles8 ай бұрын
Dream on !
@RomanHrynchuk5 ай бұрын
there is also torque monster Rocket 3, but it's never cheap, unfortunately
@drewcoal8 ай бұрын
Currently own a gen 6 VFR800 which allegedly will do 0-60 in 3 seconds, whatever it actually is it's fast enough to make me never need another fast car 😂 Bought for £2.5k
@asdfjkl9814 ай бұрын
Aprilia Tuono. Cheaper and better than anything on this list.