Have we Reached PEAK Beginner Motorcycle? (No more Improvements...)
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Have beginner motorcycles peaked in the last 10 years? Is there any more room for improvements? Today we take a good look at our KTM RC390 and answer these questions.
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@bung0o Жыл бұрын
ABS has saved my life when I first started riding. 3 months in, driving to work on my 2019 R3, an accident happened on the other side of a corner on the highway (going 75). Lost my cool, and put too much pressure on on my front brake. Had it not been for ABS, I would’ve possibly launched myself and possibly the bike as well
@dopeytripod Жыл бұрын
if you need it you need it.
@bung0o Жыл бұрын
@@dopeytripod that’s a fact, I def still needed it 3 months in. Never had an experience like that till then
@briarfox637 Жыл бұрын
@@bung0o Its a good back up. Don't rely on it though, practice good braking to where it becomes second nature.
@Gofr5 Жыл бұрын
ABS taught me in my first year that I was mashing the rear brake too hard. It would always activate under normal braking. It also taught me that you can really yank that front brake way more than you think before it kicks in. Basically, I was too heavy on the rear and too light on the front.
@juanpablogonzalezs.v.8319 Жыл бұрын
Increase reliability
@anthonywhitaker4892 Жыл бұрын
The object of the beginner bike is to not have something that is too fast, too heavy, or too complicated and let a beginner learn the basics before they get onto a highway.
@PheonixLongboarding Жыл бұрын
While I absolutely agree, the only hard thing about a highway is getting over the fear of 70mph+ speeds. They are significantly safer than those small suburban rosds
@frankruisch8589 Жыл бұрын
Or just have 12 to 20 hours of mandatory driving lessons. A exam that proves you can handle the bike. A exam to prove you know your traffic laws and theory. And a exam to prove you are safe and to be trusted alone on the road. This is what we Dutch people have to go through to get our license (I'm almost there !!!). And it will cost you at least 1600 dollars and 3 months of dedication. All in all - it DOES work, rarely you will see an unexperienced motorcyclist with a license here. The exams are absolutely no joke either, more than half doesn't pass theory exam on the first try. Your argument still holds truth though ! Your points are absolutely valid once i get to ride "on my own" without instructor. I'm just a bit frustrated i don't get to ride myself yet, sorry lol.
@PheonixLongboarding Жыл бұрын
@@frankruisch8589 I fully support this! I personally took my MSF course in the US (which is a joke and the easiest thing ever, the only hard part was the long day in the sun). I realize many individuals opt to just ride without a proper endorsement, but it’s pretty concrete that taking an MSF course will teach you good fundamentals and build good habits from the first time that pull that clutch. Cheers! And safe riding to you😊
@briarfox637 Жыл бұрын
@@frankruisch8589 Licensing is a joke here in the US depending on where you live. In Texas, where I live, most people who ride a motorcycle have ridden dirtbikes long before getting a license and ridden thru forest trails, in the country, etc. I rode 3 years without a license but then decided to get legal for the roads. Its hard for people here to even drive a car or truck well.
@simonford6561 Жыл бұрын
@@frankruisch8589 exact same as we have to do in the uk. We still have the eu testing process. Just passed mine and the hours you have to put in and hoops to jump through is mad. Certainly gets you the basics though!
@kurtisbeckerle3567 Жыл бұрын
I test drove a duke 390 a couple years ago while I was getting new tires. I was very surprised by the power and maneuverability and wouldn’t mind having one as a smaller second bike!
@Partnerthedog Жыл бұрын
Get a 401 husky then
@brandonclement Жыл бұрын
@@Partnerthedog Yeah the Vitpilen 401🤘
@nonyabusiness4151 Жыл бұрын
I have a Duke 390 as my first bike. It's great given its limitations for what it is meant to be.. I'm Dieing to upgrade to an rs660.. Also, I wonder if the Husqavarna 401 would have been the better choice, better looks, better features, and better tires. Don't get me wrong, I love my Duke, but loathe it's limitations.
@Pemalite Жыл бұрын
Got a 22 Duke 390. Absolutely love it, small, light and zippy.
@MrBinkz Жыл бұрын
Also have a Duke 390 as my first bike. Love the thing it’s heaps of fun
@littleshopofelectrons4014 Жыл бұрын
Its interesting how the definition of "beginner bike" has evolved. My first bike was a 1966 Honda 90 with 5 HP. I started riding in 1967 when I was 14 years old. This was the minimum age for a bike in Oklahoma. The maximum power that a bike could have if you were under 16 years old was 5 HP. At the age of 14, a 300 cc bike would have been gigantic to me. 48 HP would have been unimaginable.
@scvedgemaster8025 Жыл бұрын
In the UK if you're 16-17 you can have a 50cc Scotter that makes out around 30-50mph (stock) at 17-19 you can get a A2 that let's you ride a 125Kw(14.9hp) bike as long as you do a Cbt and have L plates on the bike. from ages 19-21 you can have an A2 license that let's you have a 20KW (27BHP) to 35kw (47BHP) You can actually ride a motorcycle of any CC, however, it must be restricted to no more than 35kw (47bhp) ~it's a little strange they go of Kilowatt hours but It means some older big CC bikes can be ridden without restriction ~ finally age at age 21 you can do you're full bike licence for any bike..
@kiiturii Жыл бұрын
imo if it doesn't fall under A1 license it's not a beginner bike. The rc does have a 125cc version so I give it a pass
@johnstapler5956 Жыл бұрын
I learned on a 90 Dream when I was 14...
@danielhandika8767 Жыл бұрын
First world problem, where motorcycle are allowed to enter the highway or your country is just really vast like the USA, here in Asia 250cc is considered as a flagship and given a "luxury item" tax by the government, so beginner bike over here is mostly 110cc scooter
@davereloader8837 10 ай бұрын
We thought RD350's were fast with a staggering 39 bhp!
@dukie1616 Жыл бұрын
The 401 Vitpilen and Svartpilen has all those features + the quick shifter as standard. The RC 390, and both 401’s are all great bikes. I’ve got an awesome 890, but I have so much fun riding the 401 Vitpilen too.
@adzz8012 Жыл бұрын
Same motor even 😂😂
@dukie1616 Жыл бұрын
Yes they all use the same single cylinder engine. Cool
@griinchxx6550 Жыл бұрын
Love the svartpilen, never got rid of mine. Glad I kept it because they stopped making the 701, they're great bikes. Really would be the pinnacle of a beginner bike.
@adzz8012 Жыл бұрын
@@dukie1616 I have the 2015 duke 390 and was eyeing off the svartpillen 401 because i like a bit of off road too. But mines such a fun bike id have to keep it.
@dukie1616 Жыл бұрын
@@adzz8012 yeah they really are great bikes
@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits 10 ай бұрын
Just bought a 2023, already through it's 900 miles break in cycle, and unlocked at the dealership. It's incredible. I have a few big bikes and non of them have the tactile feel that the RC has. You get so much for six grand. As an experienced rider of 20 years I never had a machine this lite and nimble. My face is numb from smiling after every ride. I really love the cornering abs and baby clutch pull.
@oleksiydanylyuk5666 4 ай бұрын
The 2024 model with the quick shifter seems like the best starting bike with great value. I had wanted an MT-07 but the 2024 KTM RC390 has taken my #1 spot. Glad you’re having a great time with it, thanks for sharing, and ride safe :)
@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits 4 ай бұрын
@@oleksiydanylyuk5666 This little bike is a total blast. It's punchy, handles corners like it sees the future and has a great look back factor. It's definitely a perfect more premium starter bike. It'll be forgiving enough that it won't get out of control and has more than enough power to keep a new rider happy for years. Since the last post I put another 2k miles on mine and it keeps getting better.
@mwtraining4310 3 ай бұрын
@@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits do you know if KTM make a bigger RC? Or if the RC390 is tunable?
@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits 3 ай бұрын
@@mwtraining4310 KTM makes the RC 8C but it's track only, in it's current form, ultra rare and cost about $41k. They did make an 1190 RC8 but finding one in good condition that hasn't been modified is also really rare. they pop up on cycletrader but the asking price is usually really high. Between 10 and 25 grand. I Did an airbox mod, full exhaust and a tune but that was just to smooth out the throttle, take a little weight off and give it a broader power band. It did gain about 5 HP but that's very little gain for the $1600 it cost. Sounds better and is more responsive though but some consider modifying such a small machine a waste of money.
@kidlo2050 Жыл бұрын
Yammie: Started on a R3 in 2015 Me: That was 3 years ago Yammie: That was 8 years ago 🤨already‽
@Lifewithwolves Жыл бұрын
Best bike I’ve ever owned! Turns heads all the time, so light.. when I tell you it carves through wind like butter 🧈! Can’t wait to get this out on a track!!
@august6029 3 ай бұрын
My first bike is a KTM 390 2023. No shot it's way better than I expected. I drove my friend's cf moto 300 a while back for a month or 2 and the KTM is definitely a huge upgrade and just everything is smooth. Very easy to learn to ride and when you want to learn more advance ish moves and control the bike has a huge learning experience
@wowtac547 Жыл бұрын
Now this!!! Is something everyone will love to ride as beginner 👀 Love ktm and was gonna start with one anyways! Thankyou so much with the video!
@codycookmedia 10 ай бұрын
I just crashed my '23 rc 390 at about 7:30pm this evening. I took a corner just fast enough to end up going too wide and ending up in a dirt ditch. I'm lucky. I'm totally okay, only a small bruise from my shoulder pad in the late 2000's track suit "Clarion Suzuki GSX-R/Yoshi" Real Leather branded. And maybe some minor whiplash. surprisingly I didn't break any plastics or parts, and it was mechanically intact. it only added a few scratches, a torn sticker, and some desert camo. Lol. Shout out to a couple driving by who witnessed my mishap and made sure I was okay, they also gave me a bottle of water and followed me home. Maybe there are some solid people left out there. Also, Alpinestars smx boots and 4SR gloves took it like a champ too. I got the gloves from Yam's site as well haha. Basically slow tf down enough to make the corner. ATGATT.
@juniorgalinski6978 Жыл бұрын
Great video, as I former KTM RC390 owner, you were spot on. One of your best videos, great content. Keep it up the good work
@omerfarukcavusoglu1316 Жыл бұрын
I bought the new RC 390 about a month ago and I love it. I know for the American audience this is pretty small cc bike but I live in Turkey and has A2 license. The power very good for our standards especially after using Bajaj dominar 250 daily for a year.
@cemozcan3630 Жыл бұрын
Hayırlı olsun güle güle kullanın.
@omerfarukcavusoglu1316 Жыл бұрын
@@cemozcan3630 Teşekkür ederim. Daha iyileri sizlerin olsun🙏
@burakhuseyinkunt8053 Жыл бұрын
Hayırlı olsun, rodajınızı bitirdiniz mi? Motorun performansından memnun musunuz? Biraz daha güçlü olsaydı keşke dediğiniz oluyor mu
@omerfarukcavusoglu1316 Жыл бұрын
@@burakhuseyinkunt8053 Hocam ikinci el 4000 km de aldım zaten. Ben ilk motorum olan dominar 250'den geçiş yaptım ve makina bana acayip deli geliyor. Yani öyle 250 cc üstü tecrübem yoktu benim ondan da olabilir ama kardeşim benden daha eski motorcu. Onunla almaya gittiğimizde denedikten sonra ilk yorumu "acayip bir makine, R25 bok yemiş"ti😂 alt devirleri boş motorun dominarın torku daha düşük devirlerde geliyordu. 5-6 bin devirden sonra kendine geliyor 8500 devirden sonra bir anda acayip deliriyor. Üst devirleri aşılı dolu yani. Birinci viteste tam gaz direkt kafaya geliyor. Çok seri motor. 0-100 4.5 saniye zaten. Kısacası bana şuan fazla bile geliyor😂
@vivz1000 10 ай бұрын
You get Bajaj bikes in Turkey? Buy the way, the 390 KTMs are also built by Bajaj.
@chasemer6 Жыл бұрын
One of your best videos Yam. Excellent intro to the history of the bikes in the category; the ride along was well stated; and the conclusion was tight.
@UnknownRider-eg1nl Жыл бұрын
Nothing will beat the fun you can have on the 90s 250s and 400s sport bikes. Pocket rockets with revs for days
@Daniel-dj7fh Жыл бұрын
What's wrong with current 250-500s? Also I'm hard excited about the ZX4R
@charlesprince3340 Жыл бұрын
I had thus bike for my M class test. It was an absolute blast to drive. 2nd gear is so torqued, I never really left 2nd.
@wkrb0nk109 Жыл бұрын
got my first bike a couple weeks ago, z400 i love it so much can’t wait to grow more into it
@Daniel-dj7fh Жыл бұрын
And once you feel abit bored, get a slipon you'll fall in love again
@Gofr5 Жыл бұрын
For the type of riding I like to do, I'd take a 390 Adventure instead, but the RC390 is still pretty sweet.
@vijayam1 Жыл бұрын
Modern engineering, metallurgy, tolerances have become so good that engineers are able to squeeze exceptional performance out of a similar upper middle segment motors of yesteryear. And it's a good thing, you need not spend too much pelf for the equipment that once were deemed exclusive to supersports, which is now standard on most A2 classes, kinda upps the ante.. a learning curve for a beginner rider.. fun for the experienced rider. With today's middleweight punching way above their weight, they're probably only a couple of seconds behind their supersport counterparts in most cases. Great video by the way!
@Void_e46 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2022 duke 390 and by far the best exhaust is the competition werkes. I definitely recommend trying it out.
@Origin.S1k Жыл бұрын
I own a RC390 took it to the track today, rides like a dream went 150kph around a corner with ease
@ApriliaTom Жыл бұрын
there's so much content out there now on beginner bikes, and litre bikes for that matter, reaching an age that i'm starting to look at middle weight finishing sport naked bike to ride comfortably for the rest of my days, would like to see more that genre. i'm short legged and so far the Ducatti Monster is looking good. Light wet weight. Can order from factory with only a 30.5 inch seat height, not finding much to compare to. would be nice if someone put that type of vid together, nudge nudge. anyways, thank you for all the vids you put together.
@andregrastyan3403 Жыл бұрын
Very good and informative video. Cool stuff.
@davidkilkelly1520 10 ай бұрын
I bought a KTM 390 Adventure after being off a bike for 12 years. Three years later I still have it and it is going well. It is fast enough to keep up with the highway traffic and has enough power to carry me around comfortably. The 390 Duke and RC390 are the sports versions of my bike and have a lot in common with it. I would recommend these bikes to anyone, depending on what they want to do with it. Mostly sealed roads or track days - go for the RC or the Duke. More offroad or an upright riding style - go for the Adventure.
@jonathansonnier3078 10 ай бұрын
Cool that’s what I choose after a ton of research. I’m pumped looks fun
@njoy_8987 Жыл бұрын
Hey, YN. I've a second generation Duke 250. It's amazing as a beginner bike. Looks cool as well.
@m.shehryar5341 Жыл бұрын
i really like the new video style. keep it up.
@Rafael111ish Жыл бұрын
I love mine. I'm a advanced rider and this is my second gen for daily and I have almost every upgrade possible. Fuel X Lite ECU, bored out headers, mid-pipe, akcropovic debaffled racing slip-on, and both DNA filters. Just waiting for the development of the intake runners and if I ever blow it, I'll do a racing compression kit 😆 A bit loud but gets attention.
@mechveteran01 Жыл бұрын
Have you dyno'd it? Id be curious to know what kind of power improvement you've seen with all the upgrades
@Rafael111ish Жыл бұрын
Not yet, once all done in about 2 months then I will and post it.
@Rafael111ish Жыл бұрын
I'm hoping around 55 but will see. She definitely pulls much better than stock.
@tannerpruitt9526 Жыл бұрын
Could you share with me a little more about the upgrades you did? It’s my first bike and I’m looking to possibly do some affordable upgrades and was wondering which ones you suggest
@attilapuskovitz548 11 ай бұрын
Só the dyno is done?
@UltimateEnd0 Жыл бұрын
Love ya YammieNoob and Spite's Corner as well...finally subbed
@jeanbouchard5324 Жыл бұрын
Great pacing in this video 👍
@yachatruc Жыл бұрын
Think the question should be if we have reach beginner motorcycle RIDING. It's amazing how a rider that has reached a good level in a 390 can put a 600 rider to shame. WORK ON YOUR SKILLS. Good video, by the way.
@starhope9630 Жыл бұрын
For me the peak of beginner bikes would be if manufacturers were to develop and release some more small displacement triple or four cylinder models. Kawasaki did a nice job on the ZX25R and the new ZX4R...more of the same please - from Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha etc. I'd personally love to see modern version of the old RVF400 'V4'...with fuel injection.
@kwicksandz Жыл бұрын
im glad i live in a country where ABS is mandated in all new bikes. new riders need it most.
@breadofgodd Жыл бұрын
I Ride a piaggio bv350, yeah I know it's a scooter but still I love that thing. It's so fun! It has enough engine to move me around basically anywhere and it also has space under the seat.
@rosario2gamer Жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2019 r3 as a second bike, man I love how I can push the engine to its limits and how light an agile feels on the road
@dopeytripod Жыл бұрын
...and in 2 weeks you'll wish you could upgrade
@MotoJournoKris Жыл бұрын
@@dopeytripod Anyone who thinks they are outriding an R3 in a couple of weeks, let alone a year are kidding themselves.
@rosario2gamer Жыл бұрын
@@dopeytripod the r3 is my secondary bike, I also have a tryumph tiger 900
@joshuacarroll7046 Жыл бұрын
@@dopeytripod such a stupid opinion; I rode my 2012 ninja 250 happily for 7 years before ‘upgrading’ to an sv650 which I loved but decided the smaller capacity was more fun and simpler at low speed situations on the daily, I would take an RC390 anyday over every other bike on the market regardless of size or value
@Daniel-dj7fh Жыл бұрын
@@dopeytripod Been riding my cb500f for 5 years now, the only reason I'd want a different bike is sound. If Honda slapped a 270° crank in the 500, I'd just trade my cbf for a cbr.
@FK_H8r Жыл бұрын
I’ve been wanting to start riding a lot lately. This and the R3 are what I’ve been looking at.
@JrAlbright38 Жыл бұрын
Go to the R7. It’s great with enough power for a beginner but not too much.
@mazdarx-8rotary.97 11 ай бұрын
@@JrAlbright38 bro what 💀
@cameronburch3532 Жыл бұрын
I love my 390 Adventure! It's a sweet little engine and handles great. It even does well on light single track and dirt roads.
@Gofr5 Жыл бұрын
The 390 Adventure is great. I think a lot of people sleep on it as a nice proper lightweight ADV.
@trailrider1980 Жыл бұрын
Have you had the stalling issue?
@cameronburch3532 Жыл бұрын
@@trailrider1980 not at all 🤞,it's been perfect so far. I have 2100 miles on it since last September. Bought it brand new.
@trailrider1980 Жыл бұрын
@@cameronburch3532 thats good to hear
@monkeysenshi Жыл бұрын
my buddy just bought one last month, rode it a few times.. definitely a nice bike. the price was the most surprising to me, $5800... cheaper than the drz400's i'm looking at or other supermotos i'd like to have lol. but overall, good choice. my girl is interested in the duke 390 as a starter bike.
@Nonsoilnick Жыл бұрын
its so shameful that in eu its over 7000 €...
@ahomaimai2377 Жыл бұрын
Hey, yammie I've been watching your videos for quiet a few time, I really love your videos a lot. I looked into your new videos everyday also When will you review the CF MOTO 450SR?
@amodrayamajhi1081 Жыл бұрын
The GP edition looks sick!!
@josephabraham9081 Жыл бұрын
Bro, papa yam is making his video more and more interesting
@blakecole3362 Жыл бұрын
peep the new riding gear. looks cool and its definitely safe too.
@daphnem5_ Жыл бұрын
Heavily anticipating your review of the new zx4rr
@mencibenci Жыл бұрын
I just paid the deposit on my first ever bike, this year’s Yamaha R125, it’s hands down the best 125cc you can get. I’m in the EU so gotta start with something less likely to kill me.
@Daniel-dj7fh Жыл бұрын
please don't tell me you actually splashed the 6k€ for one of those!!
@BlazeGuitarLessons Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a comparison of the Duke 390 vs the CB500F :) great video!
@RadioReprised Жыл бұрын
Hey....the 250 NINJA got a TON of people riding and that's a good thing.
@X11CHASE 2 ай бұрын
Better than nothing
@TheINDIAN Жыл бұрын
270⁰ or 315⁰ parallel twin crank 390cc (same power)or 450 cc( 55bhp 5kg torque) 2" Higher clip-on than stock . Husqvarna AERO 401 design . Soft spring with strong dampers Front suspension redesign like Motoinnos Ducati or a vyrus m2.
@jsk7029 Жыл бұрын
I always love when they talk price, none of these bikes go for retail and most go with 10-15% premium.
@andrewmilhoan3568 Жыл бұрын
I started riding in 2007 on a 2004 Ninja 250. It was so outdated, but it was a tank. I would’ve killed for a MT 03/Duke 390/Z400. New riders today are eating pretty well. I don’t see how they could do much better than the current crop of beginner bikes unless they start upping the price substantially.
@2010johnking 10 ай бұрын
I started in 2009 on a 2005 Ninja 250. Yep, outdated but very reliable and I never had an issue. It was faster than a lot of people would think too.
@theusualguy7163 Жыл бұрын
i havethis bike...i opted above ninja 400 and R3 was not available...let me tell u..this bike fullfilled everything i wanted from a bike...such a fun to ride this beast...
@legendarycinematics3091 Жыл бұрын
A Ktm of any type will always be my dream bike 🥲
@jacobbriggs9043 Жыл бұрын
I had a solid beginner bike in the z650rs Traded it in for the latest RC390 and I am so much the better for it! Kickass bike, better than anything on the Australian learner licensing right now, short of the R7 and MT07
@possummagic1341 Жыл бұрын
In Australia myself on my L's, I'm set on the MT07 but maybe this is worth looking into as well for my second beginner bike :D
@Daniel-dj7fh Жыл бұрын
@@possummagic1341 if you're a beginner you shouldn't be thinking about having a second bike, my tip. If you lack the common sense I'd also not advise the mt07 (someone like that will probably loop it pretty quick), but if you can control yourself you should be fine.
@Daniel-dj7fh Жыл бұрын
Bro the dealers want 13k€ for an R7 over here in Germany...
@MotoJournoKris Жыл бұрын
What was so impressive about those early CBR300Rs was the price, they were so damn cheap, you'd see them everywhere, even compared to the R3/Ninja 300/400. I always though Honda dropped the ball not continuing to offer them here, as being very basic even by the standards of a few years ago didn't stop them selling.
@johnlopez805 Жыл бұрын
Crazy how advance these bikes are getting
@Daniel-dj7fh Жыл бұрын
The question is, is it needed. Like if you look at Yamaha, they're now asking over 6k€ for a 125cc.. My cb500f wasn't 6k€ new.
@ShawnTheTrucker Жыл бұрын
I was just looking at this bike in my area today.
@hetori9918 Жыл бұрын
I will get one As long as there’s no markup,those ADM in SoCal are crazy
@hatchetjack1031 3 ай бұрын
Used to race, road, MX, ATV. Always scoffed at ABS until a few weeks back, when a deer, stopping mid- street, wanted to mount me on his wall. ABS hauled my 500 lb Kawasaki down from 60mph in an amazingly short distance. I grabbed too much panic brake and would have skidded into it!.. I just bought that 2023 RC390, As a last bike. Don't need 100 hp. A light weight, RC cup racer will do me fine, under the TON, here in the hills and river valleys of Southern Missouri. 😊 ✌
@bung0o Жыл бұрын
I cannot wait for you to get your hands on the ZX 4R or whatever that in-line 4 400cc Kawasaki bike is called. I had my R3 stolen a year ago and my itch is itching.
@Daniel-dj7fh Жыл бұрын
I've been itching the zx25r for over 4 years now, and now a 400 is supposed to come 🤤
@JoseLgamer05 Жыл бұрын
Bikes in general have gotten to a point of diminishing returns, the only step left is make the bike ride itself almost.
@MotoJournoKris Жыл бұрын
BMW are working on that!
@JoseLgamer05 Жыл бұрын
@@MotoJournoKris Didn’t expect to see you around here, small world ain’t it? If Tesla made bikes (thank god they don’t, I bet something would fall off mid ride) they would already have made one that could ride itself.
@fudgeduplife7695 Жыл бұрын
We need this vs R3 comparison
@justinmarti3108 Жыл бұрын
I hope you’re including the naked variants of the motorcycles in the beginners category.
@dhowting Жыл бұрын
The TFT instrument panel and rider customization package puts it WAY AHEAD of the ninja 400 I think....plus the optional quick shifter?! Yep!
@Happy357mag Жыл бұрын
I like carburetors on motorcycles. When bikes sit for a long time, the gas gets gummy and turns into varnish and or dust. The carburetors can be cleaned and your good to go. On fuel injected bikes, the fuel pump and injecters are junk and need to be replaced. If all you buy is new or if you pay someone else to do the work, then I guess it doesn't really matter.
@Mr_Phoskitos Жыл бұрын
I don't kinda like the visuals of that bike. But man I'm eager to try that thing so bad 🏍
@FZ1RIDER Жыл бұрын
My first bike was a 09 ninja 250, it was a great beginner bike but it was missing that wow factor, about two months later I bought a ninja 650 and it felt like a rocket compared to the 250. If I was looking to get another small bike it would be a duke 390 or a new ninja 400. Many bikes later I got a liter bike and I would have a hard time going back to a smaller cc bike, my fz1 most definitely has that wow factor.
@The_LoFi_Piano_Guy Жыл бұрын
I’ve owned two z400s and 2 ninja 650s all 2019 or newer and I’ve enjoyed the 400s the most
@Daniel-dj7fh Жыл бұрын
you've had 4 bikes (effectively 2 different ones) in the past 4 years?
@The_LoFi_Piano_Guy Жыл бұрын
@@Daniel-dj7fh no I’ve owned 5 My first was a new 2019 z400, my second was a ninja 650 krt with a blown motor that I rebuilt. I sold both of those to pay for the down payment on my house. Then I bought a totaled ninja 650 rebuilt it. Then sold it put some money in the bank and bought a beat up z400 to fix and ride. Then sold that one to pay off some debt. And the after I posted the comment above I bought my 5th bike its a 2023 ninja 400 that I bought to have fun with and start setting up for track.
@Daniel-dj7fh Жыл бұрын
@@The_LoFi_Piano_Guy i see
@beaudanner Жыл бұрын
Loved the look of the rc 390 as soon as I saw it in 2015 and I had an rc8r. I miss the under body exhaust and I think I preferred the gen 1 headlight. Anyone else?
@HectorMariscal Жыл бұрын
Everyone should start on a Liter bike just like I did. It really went very well and was a bike I enjoyed for 5 years. With the electronics I was able to reduce the power by putting the bike in the lowest power mode until I felt confident enough to go to next mode and then in about a year I rode the bike in sport mode full-time. I'm also a bigger guy, so a 300 was not good for my 210 lbs frame. So for a normal size guy like Yammie, I guess a 300 is o.k.
@xxstevenicholxx8732 Жыл бұрын
Same here. Started on a ZX9 this year. After not riding since early 90s. But I am a bigger guy at 230.
@CelticArmory Жыл бұрын
I know it's low power and a light bike, but I would like to see dual front brake disks.
@smirnoffsmash6283 Жыл бұрын
Man you lookin mighty HANDSOME Mr. Noob
@r6isbest836 Жыл бұрын
I want a motorcycle so bad man. Love the videos!
@r6isbest836 Жыл бұрын
Scam?
@xenimoth3152 10 ай бұрын
I went to check out an rc390 as my first bike, and as a short rider (5' 6") I didnt hardly fit on it at all. definitely sits taller people just fine.
@lightbox617 Жыл бұрын
My first bike was a used Ninja 250. I was 50. I bought it for $1,700 and sold it two years later for $1,700. Living on the Northeast, urban coast of the US, I had great "twistees" and the NJ Turnpike. 80 to 85 mph was fine. I'm 75 now and if I were brave (foolish) enough to get a bike, It would be a used Ninja 300 with a slipper clutch and fuel injection
@verigone2677 Жыл бұрын
But can I actually find one Yam!! Please let me know, I love my Benelli but a second bike is never out of the question and I would love learning track riding on that little thing
@MukiMuki688 11 ай бұрын
I've got mixed feeling on Armored Core 6, it's going for a more quick action "dodge-attack" direction like Souls games and that's not a bad thing. It's bittersweet since there's fond thoughts of the old heavy mech movement from the old ACs.
@VAIBHAVMALHOTRA19 9 ай бұрын
I hope they make Kings Field 5
@mwtraining4310 3 ай бұрын
It looks great!!! To bad it doesnt are available in bigger engines for more advanced riders. Rc 890 or something
@SinfulStunts Жыл бұрын
Please yam we all feel old enough without you remindin us the r3 came out 8 years ago 30 is right around the corner for us bro 😭😭😭
@TheDornado Жыл бұрын
Not sure the Ninja 250 deserves any hate. When I first got my license in 2000 I could either afford a used bike or a brand new Ninja 250 for the same price. Just over 3000 and I loved that bike for a year and a half till I was ready to step up. Did I take it to the SoCal canyons? No. But it handled the freeways and surface streets with ease, including riding it at least once a week to work, which was 45 miles each way, mostly freeway and it was perfect. I think for the times, when ALL bikes were pretty much carbs, it was perfect as a first bike. Light and tossable, enough power to really learn without getting yourself into trouble. And after that year and a half I traded it in, got 2500 and put that towards a new ZX-6R. Stepped up to that and had no issues. If I had it to do over again, I would have done it just the same. All that being said, it sure would have been nice if the Ninja 400 or KTM 390 existed back then:)
@terrybeavan4264 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Nothing wrong at all with the Ninja 250! I've been riding since 1989, and I only rode a Ninja 250 a few times but more than once nearly bought one as a second bike before finding a leftover new '17 Yamaha YZF-R3 with ABS at a price I couldn't pass up. I do believe the wee Ninja is still a heck of a lot MORE motorcycle than the current Suzuki 250 and maybe even the Honda 300; I know the last gen 250 had revised gearing and such and wasn't as quick but the one I rode which would've been the generation before it felt like it would murder the Suzuki and Honda, and could've almost given my R3 a run for the money. The GS500E wasn't such a bad bike either, I owned one of those once and yeah it had its limitations but was cheap, fun to ride being about as nimble as these 250-400 class bikes but with more HP if not up to the standards of other 500s (which were also more $$$$ and weighed more) and so long as you took care of it would never let you down. I do worry about the KTM as a beginner bike for that one reason, if it's as bad as its reputation it might not be so good for new riders still learning their stuff!
@ralphnicholson658 Жыл бұрын
Didn't realize before that I started riding the same year as yammie. Sadly I've not had the opportunity to ride nearly as many bikes or develop my skills as much. Still consider myself a noob 😅
@leobyrod8307 Жыл бұрын
Bro I’m here 3 mins after release and there’s already SEVEN other comments. HOW???
@HeldIntegral 9 ай бұрын
You're fast, or you're last😂
@troychilds6050 Жыл бұрын
i bought a beginner bike for a commuter, as my 4th motorcycle, same motor as the KTM but its a 401 vitpilen cuz why not have a 44hp cafe overgrown grom? the quick shifter made it a blast and i stripped it naked completely, put case guards on it, and drop guards. popped a tune on it and i'm done
@aviduke 9 ай бұрын
rc390 needs to sort out engine reliability. hopefully that's a focus. nice to see adjustable suspension also. thats a big upgrade
@2012listo Жыл бұрын
I've had big and small. I'm waiting for a 300 turbo. 500, if I must.
@Firestorm637 Жыл бұрын
Ari loves his Rc 390
@lokifoki8071 Жыл бұрын
Im really looking forward to having a bike, but im not too sure where a good place to start looking for one is.
@hossman8499 Жыл бұрын
wish they would make one of these with the 890 engine
@reitumetsimashale4725 Жыл бұрын
I have noticed in South Africa, alot of bikers here always advise to start on a litre bike. We kinda have the same laws and roads like America
@travieduh701 Жыл бұрын
I would love to see yammie ride the cfmoto 450 😊
@my2cents395 Жыл бұрын
This may improve your bike. After break-in, change the fork oil. Use a premium brand. If you consult with an expert you may be advised to change or not change viscosity. In the big picture this is a low cost up grade.
@LucasDaRonco Жыл бұрын
You are also forgetting that there were 250cc bikes in the 1990s that had 4 cylinders like the suzuki gsx-r250 or the yamaha fzr250 or the cbr250rr or the Kawasaki zxr250... All those beginner sport bikes had 45+hp even if carburated and revved beyond 17k rpms, so other than abs and fuel injection I think there could be better beginner bikes
@josefgerken4002 Жыл бұрын
Would be fun to track that bike. One could have a blast harassing larger bikes on a tight racetrack.
@abymathew295 Жыл бұрын
Stefan Pierer confirmed that there will be a brand new parallel twin 690 Duke within 2 years with around 80 BHP..😍😍😍😍
@jasonbunk4811 9 ай бұрын
Hey man love the videos! I'm going to buy my first bike and im wondering which one. I'm trying to decide between the RC390, Ninja 400, or the Duke 390. I thought about getting a bike with more power but since its my first bike I should probably learn on a 400. Thank you so much and I hope you can help!
@sagnikdebsarkar169 Жыл бұрын
It is quite a dream bike for college going students here in India
@zachlee6775 Жыл бұрын
review the cfmoto 450sr , things a beast beginner bike , parallel twin with 270 degree crank , sounds wicked and handled awesome
@dirtrida274 10 ай бұрын
I just bought one today. Can’t beat a 2023 for $5,000!
@ordinarypablo 11 ай бұрын
Yammie can you do a video comparing the duke 390 vs rc 390? The same as with Kawasaki and Yamaha models?
@indrathemaggot Жыл бұрын
Fortunately, the Asian market got a lot of high performance beginner bike like zx25r, zx4r, cbr250rr. beginner bikes with quick shifter, slipper clutch, riding mode 😅
@notTheDutchBoy 6 ай бұрын
8:06 me laughing with my new r125 with tractioncontrol
@amarured Жыл бұрын
I tested the original rc390 once and was surprised how much I liked it. Wicked bike! Easy and fun to just absolutely push it to the limits and toss it around like a toy bike. Sadly that's exactly what it was to me. A toy bike. Because I'm like 6.5" and there was just NO WAY I could've ridden this thing properly for a longer time 😂
@rAnge4Bl0w Жыл бұрын
what bike do you ride being that tall. Im 6"4 and dont have a bike just yet but was cosidering the honda cb500 because it seems to be taller
@amarured Жыл бұрын
@@rAnge4Bl0w Well i've ridden a few bikes over the years bc I've been in the lucky position to work at a dealership. At the moment tho I only have my DR650 left. It was my first bike and I kept it ever since. It's cheap to operate. It's great fun because it can take some abuse and can take you over curbs into the woods or over fields and also it sounds great. But. It's not not really a sportsbike eh? 😂 The CB500F from 2013 onwards is not a big bike. Its quite little. The older models have a more relaxed knee angle but their also boring to ride. I've greatly enjoyed myself on Triumph speed triples. Obviously on ADV Bikes too. Tiger 800/900. Scrambler 900&1200 are also nice. Ducati scrambler is a little smaller but alright. Obviously all supermotos are great for us tall folks. But my KTM spent more time in the shop than on the track so I got rid of it. The newer 690 Models are pretty sturdy tho. Speaking of KTM the 890 Duke is great fun! The 1290Duke is ridiculous. Too ridiculous! My grail bike is the MT09. Just never got around to get one yet. But I rode one on several occasions and can only recommend it. So much fun! I love the Hayabusa as well 😂 But always thought you have to manhandle it around corners a little to much for my taste. But excited to try the new one! Well in conclusion... Honda doesn't have a lot of tall friendly bikes except its 80s/90s classics or the ADV Bikes. But look for Supermotos scramblers or sports touring bikes regarding your height. Some naked bikes also work with slight modifications. KTM Duke for example could use some lowered footrests. Speed Triple is fine. If you can just get a MT09 it's amazing.
@rAnge4Bl0w Жыл бұрын
@@amarured i failed to mention which specific sb500 i am looking at. the cb500x, it looks to have high ride height and also have ample power as a first bike that wont bore me out.
@amarured Жыл бұрын
@@rAnge4Bl0w Ah yes! The X is great! My stepbrother actually had one! He had it completely kitted out with Luggage racks wich the suspension didn't really handled well. BUT overall it's great! Very comfortable for us tall folks! Even a little bit of wind protection although you might be the exact height were the wind from the screen directly goes to your helmet. But that's an easy fix. Also it's very easy to ride! Nice easy throttle and also very commanding riding position! They tried to make the bike more accessible for smaller people so the seat is kinda low in the middle. But that's also an easy fix. Stock exhaust is most boring thing ever and unbelievably heavy. But with aftermarket exhaust you get something decent out of that twin. Also look for some street oriented tires! Don't fool yourself with some rock hard touring tires or adv tires. Because with some decently sticky tires you can actually flick that thing around quite well! Also its a ver very practical bike! 9/10 for a first bike go get it.
@rAnge4Bl0w Жыл бұрын
@@amarured I can change the suspension though can't I, if I can't is it bad enough for it to be an issue
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