Everybody knows the best beginner bike is a turbocharged hayabusa.

My friend died after getting a 1000 liter bike. He was working on a roof, slipped and fell to his death. Poor dude

My brother clowns on me cause I want a 400 for my first bike he said just go for 1000, like nah bruh I kinda wanna be around to see my son become an adult lol.

People don’t realize that going 5 mph and still being able to maneuver is the hardest part of motorcycle riding. Get a Vespa and learn how to stop first

Wish i had seen this video before I bought a CBR 1000rr as my first bike. You're probably wondering if I totaled it shortly after it was broken in, the answer is yes I did.

My friend died on a 1000 in October. He had a 650 for a few months and switched to a cbr1000rr. He died shortly after. He was a natural athlete/rider. The problem with these superbikes, they can make you feel way more comfortable and in control than you actually are. It can and will be lethal or permanently life changing if you make a mistake. I wont say dont buy one as your first bike, some people truly are capable and mature enough, but all it takes is one impulsive move and its over for you and life is forver changed for your loved ones. A saying I heard when I was a teenager holds a lot of weight... When you start riding, you have two sacks, one is empty and one is full, the empty one is experience, and the full one is luck. If you dont fill your experience sack before you empty your luck sack, you won't make it home. If you start on a liter bike, you are starting with two empty sacks. Ride safe and think of your family/friends when you make your decision.

S1000 double R was my first. No crashes, tickets, or losses racing. It’s the maturity level of the rider that dictates the amount of discipline and respect you give the bike and yourself. There are plenty of electronics on modern bikes to make it safer to ride and tone down the performance, but it still comes down to the nut between your ears, not your legs. Learn, grow, then unleash the beast.

Completely agree, my first bike was mongoose

He said “learn how to tell the bike what to do, before it tells you what’s gonna happen” gawdamn that was too real! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

That’s why I ride dirt and adventure bikes. That experience crosses over and makes for well rounded skills

Your wrist is what keeps you alive, always respect whatever machine you’re on💪🏽😎

My first bike ever was a 2006 CBR 1000RR I learned how to ride on it took a few MSF courses on It, learned how to wheelie on it, ran from the cops on it, then eventually crashed it bought another one and that one got stolen by the police And so I bought another one, best bike ever to this day!

Brother, I 100% agree with you and appreciate how you’re explaining to the new riders. GREAT VIDEO and advice - keep up the great work!

Everybody:"This Bike Is Way To Fast For A Beginner" Me:"I'll Just Go Slow😙"

I bought a litre bike for my first bike and it’s been the best decision ever

My first bike was an r1 never had a problem and yes I went fast. I did do my homework and didn’t just go balls to the wall with the bike but I’d say having friends with experience and maturity helped a lot. Mine was 17 and what my friends did for me was dumb down the bike and let me ride it like that. Until I felt I was ready to handle more. So keep that in mind.

My first bike was a 200cc dirt bike, then a 250 two stroke, then a 450 4 stroke. My first street bike was a 2005 cbr 1000rr, 1 big key thing is I weigh over 250, the bike is still fast but not wild like a 150lbs man feels. 2nd bike was a victory highball, now I ride a 1098 Ducati street fighter, cheers guys.

My first bike was a 2006 zx10r. I probably shouldn’t have got it but I liked how it looked. I taught myself how to ride before taking the msf course and I’ve never had any problems riding

I was about to get a used zx10r as first real bike but as I did my research and really thought about it I realized I always liked driving slow light cars fast bcs I can manipulate it easier and is more nimble and at one point canyon runs were all I did. So I instead got a new ninja 400 and after riding that for a hot minute I really think I wouldnt of been alive today if I would’ve of gotten the liter bike, so I always recommend 400 as first bike. It’s still faster than lot of cars on road and you can really learn how to ride fast

I started on a ninja 400, and now ride a zx6r, and even the 636 is insanely powerful, theres no reason to start on a liter bike you are exactly right! Im so glad i started on the 400

I'm so glad I got a MT-03 as my first bike. The idea of riding a liter bike where if you whiskey throttle, you might end up doing a backflip scares the shit out of me. I like riding something small and low stakes.

Your voice has chill vibes. Good video.

100% agree. That being said, my first bike was a 2021 zx14r

Start with dirt bikes and you should be ok. My first street bike was a liter bike and adaptation after years of off-road made it much more comprehensive.

Great advice.. even better get a dirt bike.. everything transfers over to the street from dirt .. make all your mistakes in the dirt it's a lot easier trust me...

Totally true. I was the typical idiot and started on the last gen busa lmfao. Now that I’ve lost skin and gained some experience, im saving for a zx6r.

I love my honda rebel 500 as my first bike, on the msf class we learned how to ride on a HD Street 500 and it made me want to learn on a small bike as i wanted to master quick slow speed maneuvers, figure of 8s and u-turns. I’m also riding the hell out of it trying to be proficient on clutch less quick gear shifting and i would never regret starting on a smaller bike, i haven’t dropped it yet but i installed crash bars just in case. I’m glad i’m learning on the smaller bike and may just keep it when i buy a bigger one as one of my buddies might want to learn too.

Buy whatever bike you want just remember to respect the power and weight my first bike was an r1 Big Bang had it 4 years live every thing about it

Valuable talk

I bought a 2007 GSXR 600 as my first bike. Was SO fast, especially after I changed the sproket/pinion gearing, to make it accelerate like a 2-stroke. Second bike was a 2007 R1. Liter bike that old is like riding a tank. Next (and current) bike was a 2015 BMW S1000RR. This thing feels lighter/more nimble than my 600. If I'm a 5/10 on my GSXR, I'm 8/10 on BMW. Makes me feel like a pro!

I have been riding for 20 years, I started on a 50cc 2 stroke, 110cc pit bike, 150cc, 250cc, 450cc, 500cc and now a 1000cc Yamaha MT-10. Start small and work your way up.

The average person should probably heed this advice. I grew up on motor cross, then stopped riding around age 14. 20 years later wifey got her riding license and got a Gixxer 750. I decided to get my license and I got an R1. 10 years later I’m on an S1000RR and she’s still rocking the 750. We have been riding medium-hard for over 10 years. Never laid down a bike, thankfully. But both of us were also car people and have pretty good driving skills driving fast cars. Neither one of us has ever had a car accident either. If you have that mechanic intuition, it doesn’t matter what you start on. If you have a tendency to fall off a bicycle, you should probably start small, but it will eventually come to bite you at some point down the road.

Best way to learn how to drive a liter bike is to get a liter bike

My first bike was a brand new 2018 cbr1000. Not only was it my first bike but by the time I got everything done at the dealership it was rush hour traffic on a Friday in California. What did I do? I lane split all the way home. Had I ever lane split before? Nope. Was I raised a bitch? Nope. Never laid a bike down or got in any wrecks. Don’t be stupid.

I bought an S1K Gen 3 for my first bike. I kept it in a rain mode for a while and worked my way through the modes. Glad I have, saved myself having to sell and buy a new bike the more I progressed. That being said, it’s not the first time I’ve ever ridden.. from a mongoose 😄, to scooters, to riding my pups R6 round the block.. being 35 now, you understand it’s all in the wrist.. the more you twist, the more you risk. Know your limits. Your gonna have fun, just don’t be stupid.. Ride safe 🤙🏽

Agree in total I've started from 125cc that bike learned me a lot now I've changed to 650cc I'm still learning how to properly control my bike ... first track days behind me advanced courses too and I'm think I'm not redy for 1000cc yet ... ofc I feel lack of power but Vmax isn't everything...

LEARN ON THE DIRT FIRST!!! an buy a smaller 4 stroke to start. A liter bike for a beginner is like handing the keys to a Lamborghini to kid that has never drove anything...DEATHWISH!!!! YOUR ABSOLUTELY RIGHT BRO!!! SCHOOL THE SQUIDS!!!!🤣🤣🤣

My first bike was a Kawasaki 900 and it was amazing and light. A lot of newer bikes have modes to lower power. Have you ever tried selling a 400 or lower CC? They lose their value so fast.

You control the throttle don’t go fast until you feel comfortable. My pops started on a 900cc first bike.

I respectfully disagree, my first bike was a CBR 900RR and I respected the power, learned with that weight and turned out just fine.

In theory buy a liter bike and save money. Realistically you’re more than likely going to crash and when you do it’s gonna be a lot worst when turning the throttle 50% gets you over 100 mph in a few seconds

My first bike 07’ zx10r then 11’ 10r then S1k… Never had any issues but I have always respected the power and how fast it can become deadly. I will say the traction control has saved me a few times concerning cold tires.

I started at 33 years old with a 200CC Chinese bike, then purchased a 2019 Kawasaki W800, followed by a 2023 KLR650. I just purchased an R1250RS last weekend and I am in love. I’m absolutely in agreement with you that you should never buy a liter bike for your first motorcycle.

You don’t need to know all that when you just going in a straight line 😂

Absolutely great advice in under 1minute..

Yup. Absolutely agree. Just to add to this, as you're learning to ride you'll be thinking a lot about what you're doing and will not have developed the instinctive reactions necessary to get yourself out of trouble as quickly as a 1000cc+ bike can get you there. Things just happen a lot quicker than you realize when you step up to that power level.

It's great advice. I'll also add that if you're just starting out, you shouldn't be riding in a stressed position. Basically means that being on a sport bike is uncomfortable, you can't truly relax and it hinders your ability to observe the world around you. Sitting up comfortably relatively straight on a motorcycle is an advantage. Then once you have experience seeing how traffic/people behave on the road unhindered, get that litre bike or whatever you desire next.

As a r1 owner myself I highly recommend it as your first bike it’s super light and easy to handle…

I bought a cbr600rr and loved it until two months later when my buddy bought an R1 and completely regretted ever even seeing that uncomfortable Honda. In Hondas defense tho, it was an awesome bike, but it was not built to be comfortable and take on long rides, hell I never even got it to half the redline of 13 grand, it’s a race bike and well I hated it. The R1 felt like it had been built just for me.

My first motorcycle was a stock Hayabusa 1300cc. I wasnt in the right state of mind, and two full days of riding experience I plunged into the unknown without a care in the world. I have a daughter. Not even two weeks in I participated in a group ride of at least 50 riders. I was the 5th to go down that day at 120 on a one way. I was so close to smacking into another rider that i took some clothing off from his trousers, and oncoming SUV that nearly hit me a foot away while i was essentially lane splitting. As a new rider I panicked, and hit both brakes hard making the busa lock up, and threw me off. I rolled about 20 times, and got some light road rashes, but i was able to get up, and live another day...

As a former AMA Expert/Pro license holder in both 125cc Motocross and 250cc/350cc Road Race, I always counsel new riders that they shouldn't even start with a street bike, let alone a sport bike. Start with a dirt bike/dual sport. If you can progress to motocross racing even better! The lessons you learn trying to go fast off road, where the get off's are usually less dangerous, will make you a much safer and faster rider on the street. A guy who has owned three SuperBikes (aka liter class sport bikes) and currently rides a 2024 Ducati Panigale 1000 V4R.

Is s ZX400 too much for a starter bike?

I’d recommend using your money on a bike you want. Litre or otherwise

Been riding since I was a little child, Motocross and then road bikes even once I had my R6 first time going on a litter bike was breathtaking ... Made my 600 feel like a moped ...

Look, In 2012 I started out on a 1000cc (2002 Yamaha R1) with a graves 1056cc big bore motor in it that came out of a homoligated road race bike. I never went down on it and haven't been down once since I started riding. Not saying it won't ever happen because it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. The key is to respect the power the motorcycle has, dont ride like an idiot, be aware of your surroundings, dont ride outside of your comfort zone or experience level, dont push yourself to keep up with reckless or more experienced riders, and always wear proper gear (helmet, jacket. Gloves, pants, boots). Staying fit and keeping your reflexes in top shape does help a lot with reaction times well. Sure you can open the throttle up here and there but don't do it when you shouldn't. Starting on a 1000cc isn't a bad thing, but it isn't for every rider.

You can learn on a liter bike. Better than buying something smaller and then outgrowing it in 6 months. Just keep in mind you need to respect the machine, and you'll be perfect! Don't discourage people bruh.

I completely agree. Let’s go 650 gang 😂

Got a 1k gixxer as my first bike. Best decission ever. 3 years now still have it, still ride it, never draopped crashed etc. Lost the rear and front a few times on road markings, wet, too much throttle etc. I also did a -1 + 2 rear and a 190/55 tyre just now ( supercorsa SP ) The moral here is, you need your head with you. These things make more speed that we know what to do with. Also do not skimp on tyres, like at all. Get the best thing you can put your hands on. It will save you on brakes, swerves and whatever there is. If you got no money to do a set of tyres a season, dont get a 1000. Your life is more important.

First bike was the RVT1000. Road it for 10yrs. Dirt bikes are for crashing, street bikes are for cruising.

Here in India , owning a bike is not about passion or luxury.. its usage and ease of traveling. We mostly use bike to go buy vegetables milk groceries etc...i.e if we r lazy nd dont like walking. We dont need speed. We need mileage. 125 cc to 250cc bikes are enough for us. 😂😂1000 cc bikes are the dream after riding a low end bike after 10yrs probably.

Well. Thats nice but im still buying a bmw s1000r as a first bike. Yall out here acting like the bike rides itself. You can still do low speeds on a 1k.

I started (ROAD RIDING, NON-DIRTBIKE) on a 23 zx6r. I'll say this, I never wrecked it due to my own fault. I just dropped it two weeks ago due to somebody's coolant spewed all across both lanes on a turn just .8 miles from home. now, that having been said, I'll also say this. if I bought the zx10r over the zx6r, I wouldn't be here anymore. atleast 5 or 6 times since I bought it in March, I was so close to eating major shit that if I had anymore bike available to me, I wouldn't have been so lucky! the main thing is to be careful and ride within your skillset. don't get hurt trying to show off, play catch up, keep up, etc, and respect your machine. it'll only do what you tell it to do! (besides a few occasional fun times you'll have) ride safe boys n girls! cheers!

The worst thing about wanting a new bike is if you’ve never ridden the exact bike u think u want, u buy one huge surprise, and resale on a crotch rocket is like trying to sell your used drawers as a very fat ugly woman. I wish I’d never seen a 600, the 1,000 is so much more smooth and comfortable, it handles so much better and the throttle response is literally scary, I can understand how ppl say to buy the small bikes first, but if u really want a bike u will want to keep and ride for a few years, go against the opinions and get the litre bike and just take it easy the first 5,000 miles and you’ll get used to the power.

Buy what you want...start slow and work up to canyon carving. Don't ride beyond your present ability. Practice low speed skills. Ride your own ride. And you'll be fine. Play stupid games....win stupid prizes.

Just got my first bike the other day. Ninja 400. So glad i went this route

My first bike is 150cc (only available in my Region). My grandad bought it when I was 14. I'm 22 now and dreaming about owning mid/litre (naked street/sport/retros).

Been on an R1 as my first bike for 2 years no issues. Don’t listen to this crap

As a german, this isnt even a question. You could do a litre bike, but only at 22. The option most people do is 125cc at 16, then a 400-500cc at 18 and then unlimited at 20. Youre also allowed to do bigger bikes earlier if you have the previous license. E.g.: you did a1 (125cc) at 16, then you can do a2 (400-500 or regulated 600) at 18. If you do a2 as your first license, you habe to start at 20 yo

It only goes as fast as you twist that throttle

my reason for wanting to start on a 1000 is so that it forces me to learn how to control a bike with such power without having to relearn if i were to move up. plus, once on a 1000, there’s no need to move up since you’re already at the top. i also just live for a thrill

I got a Panigale 1199 for my first bike and I’m glad I did. As long as you respect the power of the bike until you feel confident you’ll be fine. I truly feel like I saved time and money buying a litre bike as my first motorcycle.

I have been on dirtbikes for a decade before getting a street bike. My first bike was a Ninja650 (2022) and it weighs 430lbs. I am planning on trading it in for a Honda CBR600rr or a Cbr1000rr. I have gotten used to the power but I almost want to be scared of the bikes potential so I learn how to control it.😊

Sv650 is a good starter best part is it doesn't get boring so you can hold onto it and have it as a side bike when you eventually get a screamer.

I work at a bike shop that sells Chinese imports. Whenever a guy or girl comes in to buy their first bike, and they have little to zero experience on two wheels, I always point them to our Vader. Yeah, it's a tiny 125cc, and yeah, we have 250cc bikes (and scooters), but I tell them it's best to start off slow and learn on a small/slow bike for the exact reasons you just described in the video. Plus, learning on a smaller bike makes it easier to recover if/when you eventually have your first layover/crash. It's easier to wrestle a small 250-500 lbs bike out of the road than a 600+ lbs sport or touring bike by yourself. Like I have always heard: you need to learn to walk before you run. As for my personal experience with bikes, I got some time in on a small 80cc Honda 80 XR dirt bike. I rode it for around the backroads near my home for a year before the stator went out, but I had a blast. I'm currently looking to get my first "real" riding bike, which is a 1980s 400cc Honda Rebel. I'm still hoping the motor won't be too much of a jump in power, but know well enough how much respect bikes demand when learning their quirks and behavior. Either way, I plan on going to a motorcycle safety course, just to learn and practice with it.

This was such an important piece of advice you said.

I started wayy back on a crf150r and climbed the cc ladder. Just picked up me new project 2009 r1

And this is why a license is required in my country. We learn all the handling, throwing the bike around, making tight turns, being able to safely do emergency braking before we are even allowed to enter the public road. And Then its a couple more lessons on how to drive on the road. We also have different licenses depending on your age and the power of the bike.

1st streetbike I ever road was a GS1100E. Not everyone is built the same. 40yrs+ riding and never had a problem. If you have wrist control you can ride anything

My first bike was actually 2008 R1, now it's been 9 years and I'm still riding it. Had some small slides, but gear kept me injury-free. No big crashes. My reasoning back then was that liter bike engines last significantly longer than even of 600cc, and yes it still runs as good as new, apart from replacing some minor parts like clutch discs. Usually riding 8k-11k RPM, in city, track, everywhere. So it depends (on person). Also, starting on underpowered small bikes may give you bad throttle habits so you'll run into issues if you upgrade later.

My first bike was a 1000 and I would never regret starting on my R1. It was the best decision I’ve ever made and the power is controlled by your wrist position so you are in control. I’d rather have too much power than not enough in an emergency situation

I would argue to say most experienced street riders cannot even come close to what a modern litre bike can do!

If you have a bike licence you can get whatever you want, regardless of what engine it is you always have to be sensible on it and adapt to it. Nothing can make you "learn" than the bike you have to learn on, whether it be a 125 or a 1000.

Fist bike I got was a Honda rc51 it was a lot different then the standard inline 4 v twin 1000 lots of fun. So when he says, never get a liter bike to each their own all I have to say is learn to lean with your bike and keep an eye out for everyone and always remember. Nobody can tell how fast you’re going so just expect people are going to pull out in front of you.

You can. It’s all about respect. Respect the bike and what it can do, and your first bike can be anything.

Great beginner bikes are: 1:Turbocharged Busa 2:h2 3:duke 1290 4:kawasaki zx14r Can be allowed to learn on r1,gsxr1000 and a few other liter bikes

Completely agree. And it’s not just that, it also makes you a bad rider, it’s scarier to learn to lean, make u turns, etc on a bigger bike. If you start on a small bike, you already have the confidence, but if you don’t, building that confidence with a bigger bike is much harder. I know a few people who went straight to a 1000, a year later and they can’t still make a u turn.

Not a biker yet, but considering it. (Got my car license around 6-7 months ago. Waiting until I finish my "learner" period in a bit less than 2 years.) I'm currently restoring an old moped to get me used how two wheels with an engine in between. (Peugeot BB 1V from 1959. Which is closer to a bicycle which recieved a leaf blower engine on the frame. It can barely go up a slight uphill road and tops out at 45 km/h at most) To be honest, in terms of vehicles in general, I'm more into classics. Bikes are no exception to that. But I won't be against some suggestions of classic bikes that are beginner-friendly in some ways.

Facts bro. Wanted a fast bike for my first bike. Started on a 750 katana, then got me a 600 gsxr, now I want my liter bike.

I startet with 125cc at 16, then 450cc with 18 and it was a good choice, now I am driving 800cc bike still beeing aware that you have to train every year your skills to keep them well maintenanced

this short video should be in the news like every weekend that's the best advice ever

I’ve ridden big bikes and they’re fun but not practical unless you are track riding. My favourite bike for daily city riding is my little Suzuki DR200 enduro. Tiny little machine but so light and easy to maneuver around heavy traffic

I don’t know if they still do it but I have a 09GSXR 600 and it has modes ABC A for full power, B is like Kawasaki 500 and C is a 250. I will also tell you don’t start out with a 250, you’ll waste your money and want to trade it in within 6 months, unless you just like to cruise slow. A 600 is enough, it’ll top out around 175-180 and the RPM goes to about 16k max so it’s not enough bottom end for you to accidentally stand it up if you know what you’re doing even a little bit.

My first bike is a 2022 s1000rr been riding for a year I think it’s just all in the head respect the bike and you’ll get to where you need to go

Did the liter bike right after a Fz07 and Fz09 .. like 3 months apart from a the fz’s to a S1000RR. I did eventually go down a year later in the canyons, on a separate liter bike. I don’t suggest doing that anymore. I was 23-24.. a different kid, not sober lol.

Like I said before, it’s depends on the rider not the bike. I’ve seen riders mishandle 250s to 400s and nearly kill themselves. I’ve seen new riders master 600s and 1000s like a god given talent.

Agree. A person who never rode a 1000cc superbike has no idea how stupid powerful these machines are. Especially the latest generations putting 210+ HP to the back wheel. I totally understand why manufacturers handicap them from the factory.

My first bike was a kawasaki ninja 300. To me that was a perfect beginner bike. Light, super easy to drive yet still fun

My first bike was the 636. I was super happy with it. I bussed my tail a few times, but I’m so happy I didnt get a 1k as my first one.

Genuinely love your vids, fun but actually interesting and useful info not overly Complicated but to the point, thanks im wanting to do my bike licence this year and im 33 and was Genuinely looking at an r1 or gsxr1000r, not so much speed just the likd size of the bike i dont wanna sit on a small frame bike , " i can always put restrictors in the manild to decrease power to help gain experience

Closest I've came to owning a liter bike was my first bike lol. Unfortunately, I did wreck on it. I ended up with a smaller one years later (financial reasons more than anything). Now I drive a Honda Rebel 1100.