Motorcycle Types for Beginners - How to Choose at RevZilla.com

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Published 2017-06-24
Beginner's Guide to Motorcycle Types
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For beginners, finding the right motorcycle to fit their needs can be a daunting task. The selection is vast, and the expense is not insignificant. Various types of motorcycles have equally varied strengths. They also have their own set of weaknesses. Just as you wouldn’t use a sledgehammer to polish your best dress shoes, you wouldn’t want to choose a track bike if the type of riding you wanted to do was all off-road. Regardless of if you are looking for a beginner motorcycle, or are merely seeking to take a dip into another riding style that you might not be as experienced in, this video is all about providing some insight into the types of motorcycles available, and how they can improve your desired riding experience.

All Comments (21)
  • @deathuponusalll
    I’m 6’4” tall about 250 bodybuilder...I’m getting a scooter, dat mpg fam 🔥
  • @iscrewy
    I like how the video's very formal and polite, and then the guy on the motorcycle insists on saying "ass" every 30 seconds XD
  • @NaderBelaid
    Here is the time stamps for every bike type mentioned in the video 3:08 — Standard\Naked Bikes 4:21 — Sport Bikes 6:20 — Cruiser Bikes 9:00 — Scooters 11:57 — Touring Bikes 14:31 — Sport Touring Bikes 16:02 — Dirt Bikes 19:04 — Adventure Bikes 20:50 — Dual Sport Bikes
  • I’ve found that sometimes a very beginner being able to reach the ground very easy isn’t always a good thing. I’ve seen some buddy’s try to flinstone the bike to a stop at highway-speeds.
  • @zlptkon
    Im 15 and my dad came to my room one day and asked if i want to try and ride a motorcycle, 3 months later im about to get my permit and trying to find a new bike since the one i got now is an older model and kinda broken, my dad just wanted to see if i can get in a new hobby so he didn’t buy anything expensive
  • @Anony_Max
    10:29 Notice that motorscooters are also automatic transmission(for what I know) and are VERY comfy and easy to drive. I have driven an N-max as a 15 year old and it was easy as hell. You basically only need to know what-what does.
  • when he was on the scooter, you could feel how hard he tried not to smile.
  • @aries666dc
    The way i started was really great to me and I'd definitely recommend it. Bought an old 2stroke 150cc bike to get used to riding on the road. Then a year or 2 later moved to a 400. Then after almost 4 years, moved to a litre bike. I felt confident and proficient at every step, as well as financially didnt get a hit at all
  • @thfreakinacage
    My first bike at 19 was a ZX-6R. Full on forward leaning sports bike position. But... I was 19. I had the body and the fitness to handle it. Now I'm in my 30s, I like nice bolt upright comfy bikes. So I'm glad I got a sports bike while I could :)
  • @AlecWyld
    I recommend a stretched hayabusa as a first bike.
  • @MiHanLin1
    I can't tell you how much I appreciate the lack of pretentiousness with which you approach this topic. A lot of us rookies don't know how to act, especially around our more experienced rider friends. For some of them, riding is a lifestyle, an extension of their childhood, sometimes almost a cult. The most intimidating hurdle to clear is feeling comfortable asking questions and just letting yourself be a noob. It's all about learning and growing. Well done. You guys rock!
  • @vice.nor.virtue
    "Spurge, you look like you're ready for a day shopping at the Italian market!" ahah I couldn't have said it better myself. I remember family vacations in Italy when I was about 10 and my gosh I have never seen more human beings riding scooters in any other country my whole life!
  • @liamh9814
    For newbies and returners, I really think a scooter is the way to get the feel of the road, especially if you are not doing to many miles at first. A year on something like a Honda PCX is a great way of getting your brain in shape for the road, plus it's practical too. In Europe the scooter is the default choice. Sure they are not as cool as a motorbike but: they are cheap to buy and run; simple to operate; nippy; practical; and fun. Oh yes and you can usually park them anywhere.
  • @ohbogey
    loving the rider position graphic! Production values!
  • Love this video. Getting people into motorcycling is the hardest step.
  • @user-xb4nn6ql5l
    Really like those body position diagrams. I’m a complete four wheel petrolhead who is becoming majorly bike curious. I described the riding I want to do to an experienced friend who instantly said “SV650 is your first bike”. I’m starting to understand...