SO FREAKING PROUD OF YOU BABE!!! Not just for your improvements in riding and the courage to keep going…but also for this video, cause the quality of it is giving my channel a run for its money!! 😂🤘🏻🧡🧡🧡

Just bought my Honda Rebel yesterday! Thank you so much for posting your journey. As a 5'0" women riding her first motorcycle its nice to have a role model.

Picture this! 😂 The year was 1985, yep, I’m old! 😂 Anywho, stopped at a MC dealer in Manassas, Va saw a Honda Nighthawk 450 and it callled my name so I bought it. Now mind you, I had no endorsement to ride this nor ANY experience riding oneat all. But the next day I went back and got it. I lived in Falls Church at the time so I put my big girl panties on and rode it home ! Did I mention that it was 45 degrees outside!! No gloves and just pants and sweat pants on for 39 minutes! Dang, I was stupid back then! Lol!

Girl I literally cried happy tears for you! Hoping one day I'll learn the ride a motorcycle. It's been my dream and at 53 I'm not getting any younger. Thanks for the videos. You're an inspiration.

Oh man I see so much of my wife in this. I taught her to ride a bunch of years ago and her progress and thought process and worries and excitement were all so similar to yours. Burch is a great teacher, imo. Patient and calm and encouraging. Together you've got this, easy peasy!

Oh man did you take me down memory lane. Literally got memories of my first ride after getting my license. "There's a guy behind me, don't stall it in traffic, how I merge, is the engine running rough? Why did the transmission make that clunk? Is that normal? I'm not sure I can lean that far. What gear am I in?!" My first ride, I got to my apartment white knuckled and with an elevated heart rate but I knew I was in love. You'll look back at this video in 2-3 years and realize "Wow, it's amazing how much I take for granted these days!" You've got this! It just takes time to master everything going on all at once but once you get there, it'll be second nature! Plus you've got a great teacher!

Telling yourself what you’re doing or planning to do while riding is a good way to ride and focus. Keep it up!!!!

Good going girl! All the more power to you. Practice makes better and builds more confidence.

Literally just watched part 1 earlier today and this pops up in my recommended. So proud of you. When you get comfortable with the clutch and those gears riding becomes second nature and so so so much fun. Real proud of you.

Thank you for making these learning how to ride videos. I felt just like Nina did and watching her go through this learning process and seeing where she is now gave me the confidence to go through with getting my own bike. This morning I got a 2023 Honda Rebel 500 ABS SE and love it. Don't know how to ride it yet but in time I will.

Love how you validated and affirmed you were tired. Not being hard on yourself 🥰

You did a great job. I found Burch’s channel about a year ago when I decided I wanted a Rebel 300, and watching you learn and his teaching was immensely helpful in giving me the courage to pull the trigger on it. I rode the hell out of it last year for a few thousand miles until there was snow on the ground, and this year I upgraded from the 300 to the 1100. I love riding, I love my bike, and I’m so glad I decided to do it, and you and Burch are a huge reason why I did it in the first place. All that to say, I thank you and I thank Burch and you guys are the best! Keep on riding because you’re an inspiration to people.

I only got my learner's in February this year and you are describing exactly how l have been thinking and feeling. Did my first huge ride today 300kms and feeling so proud right now.

Honestly I’m proud of her. What a woman!

Thank you for keeping us updated! I am going to be getting on a bike as the rider for the first time pretty soon here and it has been helping me watch new riders of all ages learn and do their first ride home. Listening to your commentary and getting a first hand look at what new riders are thinking and feeling has made me more confident that I can do it too. When you got home and told yourself this is what bike life is and it's for you is so awesome and I am can't wait to get their myself :D Congratulations on your first ride home!

Im 27 and have 0 driving experience at all I wasnt that kid that had a dirt bike, id ride my bike as a means to get places. For years ive had the interest in riding (my grandfather had a really cool harley!) and finally decided this 6 months that im going to pursue my M license, ive taken a million practice tests, ive watched every youtube video, i even went and bought a damn 30 km/h e-bike 😂 Glad you stuck through it and hope one day ill see you guys on the road 🤙🤙

Watching you go!! Good job! I’m saving up for a bike myself and seeing your real videos makes me feel like anything is possible! Keep up the great work! You got this! ☺️

So proud of you! The look on your face though when he told you to ride home was priceless! 😃 Way to go!

Dude you're doing awesome!! Also knowing when to stop and knowing when you're too tired to make progress in practice is a huge step and will help you improve so much faster

Been riding so many years I forgot the joy of the first ride. Thanks for reminding me✌️

I had to retake riding course after not riding for 10yrs. Then when I got my Ninja 650 it was like my first time riding again. Eggsactly like you I had to remember to relax. Good job riding home

I have a mini moto 150cc I learned on last fall and recently purchased a rebel 300. I watch your videos and it’s funny because as a newbie following my bf, I totally get what your feeling at different points. Have been waiting to see this video!! Proud of you!

Omh yay!!!!! You did I was cheering for you lol. Watching gives me lots of hope to get back to learning to riding. I had an injury with knee and foot which stopped me. But I’m excited to get back into riding again . And all the quotes helped too lol. But great job I was cheering you on. 🎉

The self awareness, applying other applicable training, talking through what you’re doing, sooooooo awesome!!!! Way to go!!!!

I bet that FIRST small ride feels awesome

I just love her commentary while riding.

I’m in love with you two! Hope nothing for the best for you two. Long story short, I’m getting back into riding after gaining a ton of weight stopped me, but these really helped calm my nerves!

You freaking go girl. Number one I’ve never seen your videos before and I subscribed after the first 20 seconds because you said and did all the right things. The fact that you feel intimidated, you should! The fact that you pulled out from the initial class, OK it is what it is but you got back out there. Oh yeah and most importantly, you’re probably on the best motorcycle that you could be on as a new rider. So many times people buy the wrong bike.

THAT WAS AMAZING!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!! Keep up the great work!!!!

I'm a 32 year old dude living in Japan who had to go through Japanese motorcycle school. I'm a kindred spirit with this one, only I'm learning on a 2002 Suzuki Tu250 Volty carburator!

I totally understand that apprehension you felt, I got a honda shadow phantom for my first bike and it was (and at times still is) intimidating at first but man once i get going for a bit that all melted away, glad to see you enjoying learning your time!

So happy watching this! Good for you and he’s awesome with support !!! 👍🥰

Yay Nina!!!! I’m so excited for you! I’m working on the 883 as well. We got this 🎉❤

Currently saving from my first bike. These videos are helping me stay motivated so thank you

You two should make a training video from all your vids for “Learning to ride a motorcycle” I honestly enjoy them. I think most people will like how you blog on learning. Your great and funny. I love it!

I taught my wife about 5 years ago on a 250 Suzuki Marauder. She has it down now. She has had a 250 Marauder aS40 Suzuki a Benelli TNT 135 and a Yamaha MT03. I myself learnt how to ride on mini bikes as an elementary age kid. I recommend light weight smaller cc dirt bikes to learn on. Off road. Something like a tw200 or Dr 200. Or even a lawn mower type engine mini bike.

Yes! We’re rooting for you! 🥳 Keep it up. The more you ride, that better you’ll get!

Duuuude i just had this same feeling today! I picked up my first ever bike from the showroom. I had the same moment of laughing to myself when I was on the road and navigating myself back home. Never driven a car or anything before so it was a big moment. Congrats on yours!

Good on ya Nina, great job 👍

It's sooo cool to see your confidence grow!! Keep it up Nina!

I’ve watched several of your videos. You have progressed wonderfully. Have fun. Ride safe.

So awesome seeing your progress from part one till now! Counting down the days for riding weather where I’m at

Good job, just remember to use your back brake first then apply your front brake. Do not use your front brake first at slow speeds or suddendly or your front end will turn and you will [hopefully not of course} drop your bike. Way to go young lady!!

Heck yeah lets go nina!!

Awesome job Nina! Things get a lot easier the more you do it! I had to take breaks a week or two at a time because of how overwhelmed I felt when learning. I just started last year (though thanks to your boyfriend I went straight to the big 1100). Stop signs and traffic made me sick to my stomach. The first time on the highway, I almost had to pull over from how terrified I was. I was only on it for about 4 minutes and it was only 55. My biggest tip for going anything over 30, don't look down! It feels like you're going 100mph! In a car, you don't see the road beneath you so it makes it easier. On a bike you don't have a dash and hood covering it for you. Just trust yourself, push when you need to, and rest when you need to. You've got this!

Your attitude has always been infectious from the moment you started interacting in Birchs videos and I was so happy when he announced you'd be starting your own channel and riding with him. It's incredible to me how similar our experiences are because I am also on a rebel 300 (2018) and I just recently BARELY passed my permit exam I took for my birthday. The written was easy but the riding one, I struggled really bad with letting my clutch out smoothly and also never made a single proper U-turn during the class. Now that I have my permit, I'm just waiting on some sunny weather here in Washington to get out and practice, because as scary as it is not having the safe environment back from the class I took, I know that as long as I'm careful and know my limits, I can safely practice anywhere and get better each time. I feel like I'm riding with you guys whenever I see your videos and I hope to meet you both some day. Hugely inspirational, and super awesome job. Congrats on your improvements! -Brandon

Good to see the progress you made. This will help a lot of new riders. Great stuff Nina and Burch!

You guys are so cute!! I love watching your confidence grow 😁 as a fellow woman rider, this makes me so happy to see 😭💙

Growing up I drove my friends dirt bikes during the summers so I have some experience riding. I'm 34 now, but when we were 26 he unfortunately lost his life in a motorcycle crash. He was driving an extremely powerful crotch rocket and going around a bend in the road at over 100mph, and that was it. It scared me away from any kind of motorized bike, but I know if he wasn't driving that way he'd still be with us here today. My urge to get a bike never really went away. Then the other week I learned of the Honda Ct125, which is technically a scooter, but I fell in love with that little bike. They're hard to find but I talked to a dealer about an hour away and they said they would hold onto the one they have until I make up my mind. It's something I really want to do, but that fear has never really gone away. This is really inspiring me to go and get that CT125, as stated I really love the way that little bike looks and it would make a lot more sense for me to drive that around town Spring-Autumn. I know it's not the most powerful bike, and safety while driving would be my number 1 priority, but my anxiety always gets the best of me. I would still need to get my permit to drive it on the roads with a friend (until I get my license) but with the CT I could take it to a field somewhere and just get comfortable riding it that way too. I figure worst comes to worst they hold their value and I could just resell it, probably just be out the tax money...

Bought my first Honda Rebel 300 few days ago. Used the first video a week ago before buying. Using the second video now to see I’m not the only one scared. Rode to work for the first time today. 21 miles one way. Issues I’m having in learning is coming to a stop without killing the bike, and shifting.

Hell yeah! New KomotoVlogs video!!!

Im in the process of learning to rode myself i have a honda rebel 500 and watching your journey helps so much an gives me more courage to push myself to get out an practice more an more.

Enjoy your videos. She is such an amazing and fun person to watch!

Great job! I remember when I started riding 10 years ago those feelings of uncertainty. You both are right, it's all in your head. Just look where you want to turn and trust your tires to get you there.

Way to go! Solid support from Burch as well.

Well done your riding looks ok on the main. Practice is key, it took me 4 attempts to pass in the uk we have mod 1 which is around cones and swerve and an emergency stop, I did that first time then mod 2 is like a proper on road test. I’m someone that over thinks things and gets quite stressed in a test situation but I passed my car test first time. I’m 61 now and finally passed just a few years ago I think it was because I did something that I thought would fail me so thought ah screw it just enjoy the rest of the ride that relaxed me and I passed so never give up all you have to do is show confidence on the road and remember to cancel your turn signals(that got me twice lol) I ve watched birches videos and he comes across as a really nice guy. Just enjoy the freedom that riding a bike gives you but be safe buy the best protection that you can afford and practice slow manovers like u turns and look at cage vehicles closely like he said are the front wheels turning always give your self an out. When coming to a stop behind a car move over to the side so if the car behind dosent stop hopefully They will hit the car and not you. I’m sure you know all this. Good luck and I’m sure you will soon be a fully licensed biker.x.

aww you guys are so cute and in love it actually makes me tear up with happiness! my girlfriend and i will continue to watch and support both of you and your riding adventures

Bike craft is how you handle the bike. Road craft keeps you alive. Well done.

So proud! He’s such a sweet and calm teacher

Love your videos Nina! The way you put yourself out there is so admirable! We're all rooting for you!

Awesome riding Nina! You're getting it down now. I love your excitement. That's what it's all about!

That was great to watch. Anxiety and worrying can really get you down. I do the same thing about lots of stuff. But when you do get something done or figured out it's the best feeling!

You are a PRO. You did it like a champ! Burch was great with you with his encouragement and he pushed you just enough. You can be proud. I watch your progress and your videos with interest, because at the beginning of May I will have my Honda Rebel 1100. My first motorcycle. And I can't wait. Your videos keep me waiting. THANKS.

It’s funny, I don’t even know here and when she was like oh my god I’m riding home, I felt like a proud papa. So happy for her.

Yassss! The way you think, rethink and analyze serves you well.

This was soooo cool to watch

I’m extremely proud of you and I don’t know you. Learning to ride is extremely scary but oh so rewarding.

I just watched part 1 and didn't knew you guys before. It was such a fun and real feeling video, I was soooo disappointed that I couldn't find part 2 on the channel while it played. Then came the end, that made me look into the description and I'm so glad I did. It's such a great experience seeing your progress and confidence going up. Getting a few kms done on 125 beforehand in general is a great way to learn. I drove a 125 for a year and wanted to step it up. Took an 850 ADV bike for a test ride and it was soooo terrifying (at first)

LOVE this video. Thanks for showing the reality of learning to ride. Coming from someone who knows ;) GOOD JOB NINA! You're rocking it :)

Lol. What a setup. Burch is the man. 😂

You go girl , I did all this when I was 12 , now I remember how it really went for me also, I was 12 in 1970 ! Still riding

Y'all have such a delightful energy. Great job getting home!

It's so nice to hear pure joy from people learning and conquering their objectives. Hopefully with spring coming, we could see more videos. Greetings from Europe.

You're doinng great, Nina! Lookin' good :D

I know this video is a couple of months old but I'm right at this point now learning to ride with gears. This is great to watch, love your videos guys. I'm a much much older lady lol, my shoulders hurt for exactly the same reason hahaha and I rode my bike back home for the first time tonight. The excitement in your voice is priceless and I get it 😊

So good to see your progress. Your confidence will build the more you ride. Burch is a great support for you, I can see how he helps you to have trust in your riding abilities. Go get ‘em girl!!!

That was awesome! I love seeing how confident you're getting, can't wait to see more of this x well done 🎉

Love your channel, all I think about is safety. Cars sometimes do not acknowledge us, so we have to be extremely cautious. It doesn't matter how much tech you think you have, one careless driver can easily ruin everything. Wishing the best for you guys👍

Great job! You are going to be blasting around this Summer with all the confidence.

I feel you on that pothole, I hit my first speed bump and I was really nervous

I love when you upload. It's a unique perspective that I have a massive amount of respect for.😊

4:08 Don't forget what the MSF Course will drill into you, keep at least a finger (preferably two) on the clutch/covering clutch. It's done as a safety thing, but for situations like this where turning feels one way or another for ya, you can squeeze clutch to slow down without braking. Keeping the two fingers on the clutch makes it inherent, rather than as if an extra step to pull the clutch in a little. Hope this helps, you have a good mentor to help you learn lol, so I'm sure you're be riding 1100 and doing exhaust tests ripping down the road in no time.

as a new rider I love watching people starting... it's like a common thing for everyone

3:04 excellent video. The only thing I disagree with is, on a motorcycle with a clutch and gearbox you should always be on one of the brakes when the bike is in neutral. Doesn’t matter if the engine is running or not it should always be on one of the brakes just to prevent the bike from rolling if nothing else. 7:25 most excellent advice. Spoken like someone who’s ridden motorcycles in traffic!!!!

So good you ride great girl brilliant videos just found your channel love it safe riding 👍

The push/pull in archery is a force multiplier. Kinda like countersteering the motorcycle. Stay loose but in control. The motorcycle wants to stay up when it's moving. Relax and go with it. If you think you are over your head stay with it and 90% of the time you'll be fine.

It's cool that you know when you've reached the point where continuing isn't productive. It takes so much self awareness and it's something I totally struggle with.

The life quote is 🔥🔥🔥

NINA!! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 You’ve got this in the bag!! In the wise words of Burch: LETS FREAKIN GOOOO DUDE! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Sweet!!!!! Best of luck at your BRC class in April! I take mine in May.

Good job, girl! 💪🏼😎 I remember my first ride in city, it was Fffff scary 😂 and I screamed in my helmet when I hit 5 gear first time (so excited, back then) 😅 Don’t give up, you can do it!!!

Great riding tip around 8:10. At intersections look at the tires of cars to detect motion; always be prepared to stop or swerve if it looks like they won't. Also, always cover break and clutch.

Caught the first part right before watching this one, Glad for you. And this being May, I figure you did well in the safety course the second time around. Big congrats and I wish you great rides, all safe!

Congratulations. I’m new here. I will be taking the riding course soon and for me being 26 your videos just helped me overcome my anxiety

Amazing job. I can tell u were cold...lol. but very proud of u both. He encouraged u and u despite fear passed on. Way to go.

Congratulations.... I can't wait for nicer days up here in maine so I can get out. It's been raining and a little cold for me to get out. I guess I need to get some warmer gear.

You can do anything you put your mind to! Good job!

I been following your channel here and I must say you are doing great! The both of you are very cool! Stay positive and stay safe! Cheer! 🙌

You got this! Just dont get in your own head and you will be fine

welcome back Nina!😁😁