What’s wrong with a 5 speed gear? Why unnecessary changing gears on a 6 speed?

@buffalodebill7986

12 күн бұрын

Indeed, 5 gears are perfectly fine, at least for the type of bikes I like to ride - cruisers & choppers. It seems to me, that the 6th gear is a bit of an obsession for US folks, who want it as an "overdrive" gear, just to maintain highway speeds with low(-er) revs and low(-er) fuel consumption. However, I have never ever felt a need for 6th on either my 2009 VL800 or 2003 VL800 (still giving out a pleasant sound at around 130kmph), and definitely not on my C90T (where I kick in the 5th only at around 100kmph).

@basdebruin2355

11 күн бұрын

@@buffalodebill7986 I don’t get it. The max speed limit in the US is quite low, to low revs ruins the engine, lower oil transfer trough the engine etc etc. I ride a Moto Guzzi. It works the best between 4K-5K revs, so why doing 3k in 5th gear (no 6th gear available).

@buffalodebill7986

11 күн бұрын

@@basdebruin2355 Well, each engine & clutch are different, so there's no general, hard "min revs" limit - but yes, under-revving as such is a common malpractice / mistake a lot of (a.o.) cruiser riders do and indeed, in long term, it may cause issues with the engine a/o clutch - which is why I don't do that 🙂 As an example - my the VL800 K9 idled at around 1k rpm, so I typically shifted up only when above 3k rpm, which was roughly at +10kmph above the manual-given speeds - and the bike had zero issues throughout its 11 seasons with me riding it. My GF does the same for the 2003 model of the same bike (though, this one's carbureted, so under-revving would be really felt - and oooh it was, when she just started riding it 😀). The C90T I have is a different beast, quite capable of handling some under-revving - but I also avoid doing so, for the same reasons as given above. The US speed limits may be a bit more varied than ones here in the EU, but I'd say that the 50kmph (~30mph) for urban areas, 90/100kmph (~55/60mph) for local roads and 130kmph (~80mph) for highways are the same.

@basdebruin2355

11 күн бұрын

@@buffalodebill7986 The vast majority of bikers just ‘are biking around’ and don’t do their own maintenance and repairs. They don’t understand what’s happening under their butt. It doesn’t the bike any good. Like not understanding what revs do with high power bikes. Scary dangerous. Stay safe and keep your rubber on the grey stuff with the odd white lines. 😉

@buffalodebill7986

11 күн бұрын

@@basdebruin2355 Thank you, I'll try my best and if you wouldn't mind, kindly stick to the same wish 🙂

Expected to see more BMW in the list, expensive to buy and expensive to keep running..

@Jagshemasher

3 күн бұрын

Just like their cars

Choosing a motorcycle happens emotional. Price is mostly secondary. Brands all know this.😊

@Kevimoto

8 күн бұрын

You're 100% right. Some comments sections make that very clear. Lol

Good analysis. IMO, the price is relative to your financial means. The price of the Multistrada seems a bit high, but then , no one ever said Ducati was cheap.

Kawa, Triumph and Suzuki are less than 20000 dollars, much less than others.

All american motorcycles are way overpriced…………

Do you use hayabusa for commuting?

@byronomboy

12 күн бұрын

Same comment as mine, yours a day early. What a dummy 😅

You can find BMWR18 lightly used in dealers for 10-12k. Looks like lot of them got traded in early.I suspect lack of feet forward position may be the culprit.Despite of riding position limitation I love R18 and plan on buying one.Its a timeless work of ART

No doubt My favorite Motorcycle of these 7 Great bikes it's the Stunning, Agressive, Powerful, Impressive,, Awesome and Spectacular Japanese Beast Suzuki Hayabusa ❤!!!, Great explanation 👍, Thanks for sharing 👍👊✌️!!!

This is why I bought a 1994 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic. It has 125000 miles on it. It makes good power. It stops well. It does not leak nor consume oil. Also, it is carbureted.

In the us the w18 is cheap. Over here in the Netherlands the black version with hard zadlebags goes for €35.000.

@helenatyukodi5227

15 күн бұрын

VAT, shipping and customs make US bikes around 25-30% more expensive in the EU. We ride Indians.

The Bonneville is absolutely nothing akin to the Thruxton RS!

A new cvo Street glide in Ireland costs approximately $53,000...$13,000 more than the USA

Don't get me wrong but there are better videos out there if you are looking for bangs for your bucks...

I think it's funny that Harley-Davidson markets itself as a luxury or exclusive brand when practically every bike you see on the road, here in America is a Harley.

I would own all of the bikes shown . Alas, my income is a bit shy of what is required.

If a Hayabusa is so legendary, you should learn how to pronounce it.

@Kevimoto

11 күн бұрын

It's AI.

@morriscallihan3751

8 күн бұрын

Program it correctly.

Where is the Triumph Rocket 3 in this? Video was not really helpful in any way.

Anything from Italy

Agree with all.The CVO Harley is absolutely insane price wise.Laughable,really.Don't forget the BMW GSA.Another colassal rip off.🙄

@Kevimoto

11 күн бұрын

The Multistrada is over the top too.

@travelinben1966

11 күн бұрын

@@Kevimoto Absolutely.

I love Triumphs asthetics, but the price tag keeps me at bay. Maybe someday...

@Pommo70

14 күн бұрын

Triumphs are pretty well priced for what you get. The build quality is VERY impressive and is easily better than their Japanese competitors.

How many, if any, of these bikes have Subscription equipment. Heated seats etc.

It's a buyers market for low miles used motorcycles for half the dealers cost.

Harley. Harley. Harley. 4 more Harleys.

I can think of several that would bump a few of these off the list .. from several brabds

Would love a Harvey but price and service cost plus insurance in uk puts me right of them

@ramishrambarran3998

8 күн бұрын

Yes, yes ! It is impossible to purchase HARVEYS in my country !!!

I need a pipe on each side of my bike. They don't look right with just one pipe.

Go to a Harley dealership and see 30-40 grand motorcycles I don’t know what happened why so much, go to a Honda dealership and see brand new smaller bikes for 5-7 grand and will last forever

Buy what makes You... you !

"Don't get us wrong" is an overused cop-out line, used too often by the narrator.

Royal Enfield!

@Kevimoto

11 күн бұрын

Overpriced? They're a steal in my country.

Hayabusa is one of the cheapest, for what it is...

The “busa “ is not being used for a daily commute 😂 and Harley, BMW , Ducati, are just over priced suburban toys

BUY A USED ONE. GET MINT CONDITION AND ADULT OWNERS. IN PERFECT CONDITION.

American motorcycles, where ??

The W800 Is too darned slow !

@besenwieslersepp1011

3 күн бұрын

If it is to solw for you, you are to young for it.

Everything is way over the top these days & it will only get worse. Handlebars on all the bikes today are WRONG. Big BMW being blacked out is CRAP. Strip all that garbage off that H.D. & you'll have a great bike.Hayabusa- nothing needed-great bike as is.Triumph: same engine in all their street bikes but a different tune on the style. Nothing new really but more $. And all of them except the Kawasaki W800 look like a plastic model kit. They just do not look real man.

The R18 is overpriced at $1.50

BMW is awfull no matter what it costs. Wouldnt want to be seen on one.