Best scooter commercial I've ever seen. Even if Ryan convinces one percent of car drivers... that's millions.

@antoniocarella8131

Жыл бұрын

Motorbike revolution! For the rain part, one can buy a Tucano urbano waterproof and heated scooter blanket. That's what everyone uses in Italy.

@hectormejia499

Жыл бұрын

Convinced me, I want a scooter now

@iamandreja

Жыл бұрын

@@hectormejia499 Do it, trust me.

@GriffDawg94

Жыл бұрын

Majority of cagers especially in the west are either too close minded or think 2 wheels = death.

@temoork-0197

Жыл бұрын

so u expect every single car driver there is to see this video? lol

This guy is like the combination of Top Gear and Tarantino movies on motorcycle related topics.

@_username123_2

Жыл бұрын

He legit looks a bit like tarantino to me aswell we've discovered his hidden child 🤣

@Falih123

Жыл бұрын

@@_username123_2 i thought he looks like james may

@STho205

Жыл бұрын

@@Falih123 yep he's a Hampster...but a tall skinny one. I can hear the voice of Clarkson on this video saying: "Something for the girls and homosexuals to ride"

@gnarkill5814

Жыл бұрын

Ryan fortnine is a national treasure!

@papaballoon

Жыл бұрын

@@STho205 ya.. i bet i have done more touring on my scooter than most people on a "motorcycle" do. I know a full who has done the 4 corners of the usa tour on a Ruckus.

Scooters were a bit of a stepping stone into motorcycles for me. I wanted cheap transport with a low purchase price, without stomaching $300 and a full training weekend. Back in college, I found a Honda metropolitan that was lightly used, in good running condition, and $550. Throw in a jacket, helmet and gloves and I was up and riding for under $1000. It's hard to describe how much that simple, slow and *cough* cute bike changed my life in college. I was working 30 hours a week, had about a 20 minute commute to work or school, and was very, very frugal. What started as an escape from burning gas and time in my car became my favorite part of the day. I found slower backroads to ride my scooter safely in traffic, left early, and felt revitalized every time I'd hop on the thing. One of the best parts was that even though it took longer to get to school, I saved a good 10 minutes finding a parking spot and walking to my classes. In Colorado, I could legally park in the bike rack. I surely recouped the purchase price of the scooter and gear between gas savings and parking passes. I cannot recommend enough how much fun it is to ride a scooter instead of a car. These days I've transitioned to motorcycles, but I'd hop on a scooter in a heartbeat!

@robcampbell3235

9 ай бұрын

Yep ive got a zuma here in Mile Hi. Routefinding is part of the fun and free parking downtown combined with super cheap commuting make the scooter first choice for downtown runs.

@overlookedundead8711

6 ай бұрын

Damn you guys are so lucky over the Pond... in Germany we have to do a 300€ Training to be allowed to ride 50cc Scooters that go 25kph (think 15mph?) for ones that go up to 50 kph (30mph) the training is probably like 1000€, maybe more and for a "real bike" its gonna be between 2-3000€.....

@malihe9673

Ай бұрын

Ich habe vor rund 8 Monaten 500 Euro für die B196 Erweiterung bezahlt, mit welcher man bis 125cc fahren darf, die schaffen rund 80-100km/h.. Das fand ich echt ok, da ich zuvor keinerlei Rollererfahrung hatte.

@catalyst_yt1472

26 күн бұрын

We don’t even have registration or insurance or drivers license required to drive a 50CC scooter here in Oklahoma. My POS wrecked up Honda metro gets driven every day with nothing. Pretty awesome time!

@averageermine

7 күн бұрын

@@malihe9673 Ich habe mir sagen lassen; eine Prüfung gäbe es da nicht, für den B196. Was macht der Fahrlehrer, wenn du trotzdem noch nicht bereit für 125cc bist? Wünscht der dir dann "viel glück" oder hängt er noch ein paar stunden dran?

You should talk about the Italian scooters era from the 80’s to the early 00’s. When we were teenagers the scooter was a really important thing! There’s a full sub-culture about it here in Italy! Btw proud to see Aprilia sr I had one too back in the days

@samlawson2685

Жыл бұрын

I have one currently it's dope

@TheAnnoyingBoss

10 ай бұрын

It blows my mind aprilia makes a scooter

@todoryt1343

8 ай бұрын

I have this but type Piaggio Typhoon not Aprilia on my Moped

"Faster! Until the thrill of speed outweighs the fear of death!" The first cut to wide from the race had me dying of laughter. This must have been what Hunter was really describing... not the Vincent Black Shadow! This is why you're the best motorcycle content on the internet. More please!

@Blox117

Жыл бұрын

scooters/motorcycles are trash buy a unicycle

@peterweller8583

Жыл бұрын

Nice catch on the quote.

@leoncaples2947

Жыл бұрын

@@Blox117 Unicycles are trash, but an ebike

@Blox117

Жыл бұрын

@@leoncaples2947 ebikes are full on garbage along with scooters and motorcycles. slow, fat, heavy and awkward.

@robcampbell3235

Жыл бұрын

Ever read "Song of the Sausage Creature”? It was good to read HST. Even if he's talkin' about ducks....

I bought a 400cc scooter last January as my daily to replace my pickup truck for business trips and the timing of it all has never been better. While my colleagues are stuck in rush hour Friday traffic, I was already at home making dinner. While they fret over the rising fuel prices, I fill up my 12-liter tank with $20 and consume only half a tank in a week. $40 of fuel a month is pretty great

@ArcanePath360

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my entire life. I've never had a car and people wonder how I've got so much in savings all the time. This is one of those reasons, along with not smoking or eating out which are other mechanisms to keep you poor.

@yuvalw7543

Жыл бұрын

Did you get the burgman? I've got a 400cc scoot myself, they filter smoothly except for in really dense, messy city traffic. Then you have to be much more careful

@renzlumbao2021

Жыл бұрын

@@yuvalw7543 I bought the kymco xciting s400i. Loved every moment I straddle myself on that bike.

@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing

Жыл бұрын

The Baby Burgman? I used to haul 2 bags of groceries under the seat of that warlock

@dirtcopdualsport

Жыл бұрын

Wicked smaht

This guy is a legend...he can make anything look good

@TheAnnoyingBoss

10 ай бұрын

Damn canadians 😂

Here in Connecticut, anything over 49cc requires a motorcycle license. I bought a cheap Chinese scooter (Lance) that had a 125cc motor. I printed out a "49cc" sticker and put it over the "125cc". After I got rid of that, I bought a Suzuki Burgman 650cc scooter. That had enough storage under the seat for two full face helmets.

@Noooo23523

Жыл бұрын

☠️

@youtubeistrash2347

Жыл бұрын

Your my hero mr. Rebel

@lastdogwatch

Жыл бұрын

You negate your insurance if you exceed the cc.s that qualify for the low power licensing.

@Noooo23523

Жыл бұрын

@@lastdogwatch i think you can legaly "limit" a bike

@JoeR203

Жыл бұрын

@@lastdogwatch No insurance needed on something that small.

Only Ryan can make me want a scooter even when I already own a motorcycle

@ViktorSarge

Жыл бұрын

I remember the Ishmael video where he added a two stroke kit to an old beat up bicycle and rode it across a mountain. I know no one else who can make riding such a turd of a moped look like en epic adventure and the sane choice for future transportation.

@dinospumoni8860

Жыл бұрын

So get one. I have a scooter (pcx150) and motorcycle (rebel 300) next ima get a grom or monkey. Can never have to many 2 wheeled toys.

@ular48

Жыл бұрын

the same to me

@aaronaaronsen3360

Жыл бұрын

Seeing the gas prices and my wife doesn't have any license, that's starting to grow on me..

@randyd.8171

Жыл бұрын

Get a good scooter and you will love it and never regret it.

This dude got me into motorcycling and I bought my bike got my license and everything was AWESOME. However, somebody t-boned me at night with their car and I was in the hospital for a month because I needed 7 surgeries... all for my leg. I mean hopefully I get to keep my leg. Wiggling my toes at the moment is about as hard as doing a wheelie on that vespa. But hey I'm still here and honestly these videos have been getting me through it. To all my fellow riders out there please stay safe and be EXTRA careful at night. To Ryan F-9 and the team. Thank you for always delivering amazing content and being such an amazing and entertaining inspiration.

@mightbesherwood1313

Жыл бұрын

I'm just getting into riding and have already decided: daytime only. It's never about you or your skills, it's about everyone else.

@sushantmanandhar1387

Жыл бұрын

Did you sue that bitch? You should

@Foxfloop

Жыл бұрын

Hey! Can we please get an Update on how your doing?

@ambientmekanic386

Жыл бұрын

Keep riding when you will get ok. Don't let your dreams be destroyed by one person! Many wishes, take your time!

@kingboller516

Жыл бұрын

update

Dude Ryan, the entertainment value in your videos is frigging 10 folds man. Keep it up! Thank you and your team for the hard work!

Dude thank you so much for making this video! I absolutely love to see scooters represented in a positive light by people living in primarily non-scooter communities. I got a scooter when I moved to Hawaii and was shocked to discover how efficient it is. It has great internal storage, and if you live in a dense city where most necessary commutes are just 5 minutes away, you can save tons of money (and fuel emissions and costs) by scootering everywhere you go.

the absolute genius of F9 to film, produce, and post this video at a time when people are looking for a break in costs. it perfectly sets up some new riders into our beautiful world of two wheels. bravo !

My favorite is still the Honda Super Cub. I had a knockoff 90cc one in Vietnam and it was amazing. Took 3 liters of fuel and went 125~150km full throttle with a ton of baggage. So many places to store stuff, I even saw one guy carrying 5 pigs on his Super Cub. Unfortunately they're rare here.

@RustyLid

Жыл бұрын

When Thailand went into lock-down during the "situation" they shut down most of the transportation options where I live. The next day I walked into the Honda dealer and rode out on one of the new Super Cub 110 (made here in Thailand). Best decision and $1400 I've ever spent.

@JBinFL

Жыл бұрын

Pigs or Super Cubs?

@bobstroud9118

Жыл бұрын

There’s a farm up the street from me that has ten pigs. Not so rare. Remember to cook your pig until well done. Just saying…. N.E.OH Bob

@ronbatt756

Жыл бұрын

WOW. five pigs..... hmmmm that's a lot of bacon!

@BladedAngel

Жыл бұрын

SUPER CUB GANG GANG Yeah for North American Roads, it has the punch needed to actually keep up with traffic!

Top notch videos, humor, production value, camera angles, dialog. Very fun and informative to watch. Thanks for making these Ryan and crew!

I have a Ruckus specific underseat bag I got online, highly recommended as it maxes out that otherwise unsecure area and makes it so practical to carry stuff, best accessory ever. I have also seen the alternative option of using plastic panels to close off that area for storage and I guess you could also use some netting instead. Also don't forget the footrest is one big flat area and it's larger than most scooters, I've even carried a 32in flatscreen on it. Now to figure out how to transport a bike one day maybe.

@BlogVomMax

Жыл бұрын

This is why I love the scooter scene. Its always about doing the most obscure things with it just because you can. Last year I took my piaggio to work which is 40km from where I live. And I once transported some 2m wooden planks on it when I was building furniture. I just love my scooter as its so cheap and so much fun to drive around. Also the repairs are hella cheap. New carb? 30€. New piston and cylinder? 30€. And all that while refuelling for 20€ a month

@johnberry2877

Жыл бұрын

Love my ruckus and when I have the need to rip.. crf450r !

7:03 This is what I love about FortNine the most, he talks about incredible technology that NOBODY else does/cares about. Another great example is the second 'computer controlled' throttle valve on the tu250x. You can't even find this stuff by googling it.

Always a good day when fortnine posts. The aprilia you have in this vid is called an SR Motard here in Europe, based off the piaggio typhoon. There is also a rsv4 inspired SR50 which is 2 stroke liquid cooled and the best in it's class by far, even with fuel injection in some models

@hop-skip-ouch8798

Жыл бұрын

We have 150cc version of this in our country but no 50cc.

@Monatomic86

Жыл бұрын

My girlfriend had the 2003 SR50 Ditech and it was a fickle prostitute of a scooter. Like, to get parts for it I had to order through some swedish website that was only navigable with Google translate.... Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING on the bike had unique specifications that seem to only be documented on enthusiast forums. Nothing was where it should be. Everything was weirdly either over engineered, or not thought through at all. And to fix anything the bike is gonna fight you like a drunken frat boy the whole time.

@mayorofnow

Жыл бұрын

I was surprised he just said "Vespa" and "Aprilia." They're both subbrands of Piaggio in the same way "Scion" and "Lexus" are subbrands of Toyota. As such, not only have there been many distinct models over the years, but I suspect there's plenty of engineering crossover between scoots branded "Vespa" and those branded "Aprilia."

@13spider53

Жыл бұрын

I know right

@dinoperic6089

Жыл бұрын

Vespa is made from metal, but yes, engine is pretty much the same.

Love your sense of humour Ryan. Good video editing guys.. 👍🏽

This was the best scooter video I've ever seen. Well done lads. Perfection in filming and editing. Lots of work went into this.

50cc mopeds are great urban warriors and good starters, but I just want to put my thought in. IT'S WORTH DOING THE MSF TO GET A HIGHER CC MOPED!!! For North American Roads, I use a 125CC Honda Supercub and wow it's so much better being able to go 55-65mph. That way I'm not getting trampled by traffic at 35mph at max RPM blowing out my eardrums! EDIT: Guys, I have motorcycles too...I just love scooters also. This isn't a mind blowing concept. IDGAF about "biker image". I ride whatever I like. I've done the MSF literally years ago. I don't understand the pissing contest that formed about needing to ride higher CC bikes. Who cares? I own a 1868CC M8 Softail that rides more like a piece of junk compared to my bro's ZX10R with almost half the displacement. Bikes are charming in all sizes, so just ride what you enjoy and let others ride what they enjoy...but my comment has proven a misconception about scooter owners...so maybe wave at a Scooter Rider next time. They might have a bigger bike in their garage than any of yours :)

@someguy9520

Жыл бұрын

"But Bladed, where's the MIATA"

@mr.martin4760

Жыл бұрын

I'm driving a Honda PCX (125cc) for couple years, and 125CCs are, in my opinion, the best ride in city for dry summer days. 50cc are a bit too slow and lack dynamics, anything bigger requires "A" driving licence category (in my country) and are also more heavy and less nimble to go through traffic jams.

@sythenalpha2037

Жыл бұрын

i do agree with the 125cc pick and because some brands made motorcycles with the 125cc engine mines a honda xl125v with a v twin without l plates people ask what cc and great fuel consumption and you can add baxes on the back if needed perfect work commuter.

@AE86FTS

Жыл бұрын

Makes even less sense in states like California which require a motorcycle license for even the 50cc scoots

@Ian-ny6ux

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'd have to agree. 50cc is too underpowered

I got my motorcycle less than a month ago. I ride it as much as I can and the gas savings are unreal. I’m trying to convince all my friends to get on 2 wheels.

@motogibronius

Жыл бұрын

Well buddy it does get expensive when it comes to maintenance and this is coming from someone who does all his own maintenance. Bike parts are expensive especially tires. However, the current price of gas sure does help offset that. The bigger benefit is mental health in my opinion. Helps you feel alive and happy. More people should ride whether it’s motorcycles or scooters. The world would be a better place.

@thomas316

Жыл бұрын

@@motogibronius I spend about the same maintaining my motorcycle (KLR650) as my car (Camry). I just buy cheap parts on AliExpress, Ebay etc. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@sushmitriyanbasuli6889

Жыл бұрын

@@motogibronius How is it that motorcycle maintenance in India is actually cheaper than car? I guess the astronomical number of the sales help keep prices down. Even premium steel belted radials cost something in the neighborhood of 8000-10000INR.

@frank_jk

Жыл бұрын

Same! Though my gently used KLR is less efficient than a Vespa (but far more than my car). Win.

@motogibronius

Жыл бұрын

@@sushmitriyanbasuli6889 I think location is a factor. Here in the US motorcycles are seen as a luxury leisure item and we pay for it. I used to work in automotive repair and service and car parts due to being so popular are cheaper.

F9 has gotten me fully invested into Motorcycles and I love the way the videos are shot and formatted each their own cinematic masterpieces of information.

This channel made me into a biker. Such an amazing content, even Top Gear couldn't make me a driver! Ryan tops them all

FortNine's videos are not simply about motorcycles, atvs and scooters. They are a work of art. The transitions, sound quality, script writing, camera angles, b roll management are without a doubt some of the best on youtube in any genre! Love watching each and every video!

@silverjohn6037

Жыл бұрын

I have to admit I can't figure out how he managed all the angles and transitions when he was passing the vehicles at 7:45. Drone?

@LickVLick

Жыл бұрын

@@silverjohn6037 Insta360 camera

@silverjohn6037

Жыл бұрын

@@LickVLick Thank you.

@flippy66

8 ай бұрын

Good lord, calm down. Is this the first time you've seen a video with any competent production? You're like my gran, anything technological is basically magic to her because she doesn't know what she's talking about. A few camera pans and some lighting and you're peeing your pants 🤣

Nice to see some scooter love. They're a great entry point into 2 wheel ownership and you can't beat the convenience of automatic CVTs for a city commuter.

@advmotorbike

Жыл бұрын

I’ve motorcycle commuted for 25 years and last fall got a Vespa 150… I ended up keeping the motorcycles in the garage since last October… flying around shiftless through traffic is simply too fun.

@Sandesh98147

Жыл бұрын

As much love I have for the manual power delivery bikes, sometimes, it just feels nice to go on a short ride and not having to think about shifting or clutch. Especially in traffic. I have a bike but when Im home I end up taking my moms scooter for short trips to grocery stores.

@BRN781-A

Жыл бұрын

Aye to that.

@nickcoulter973

Жыл бұрын

I also have both, and the scooter gets twice as many miles per year because it’s simply the best way to get around a city.

@stereospoon

Жыл бұрын

@@nickcoulter973 I have a Vespa 300 and it's made commuting/trips in Chicago a breeze

You have such a brilliantly laid out content. I sense some top gear in the scooter race. Brilliant!

I bought a scooter last year to start doing food deliveries and I've found myself using it more than my VFR 800. It's just way more fun and easier to ride around the city. Scooters can be tuned up faster than most motorcycles off the line too so its crazy more people aren't riding them!

@krystalwilliamson2975

Жыл бұрын

I've got at 05 Yamaha bws two stroke. 70 cc big bore kit, race clutch and exhust. I can do 75 km and take anyone off the line lol. I also can carry $150 off groceries it's a wounderful little bike.

@Mohamed-vg8ly

Жыл бұрын

I don't know you can tune up scooter explain further! I too do food delivery

@krystalwilliamson2975

Жыл бұрын

@@Mohamed-vg8ly depends what scooter you have. 2 strokes have lots of mods. Watch KZread videos for info. I had my work done professionally.

@Mohamed-vg8ly

Жыл бұрын

@@krystalwilliamson2975 thank you!it's an 109cc 4 stroke engine

@jsmokes9574

Жыл бұрын

I do doordash and uber eats on the Honda pcx 150. 23,700 miles and counting so far

what an excellent montage at 5:36. i also love how the production style for your videos is ever morphing from one style to another. it feels like how the Beatles kept inventing new genres. you guys are a great team.

@barrettwbenton

Жыл бұрын

Cool (and apt) analogy!

I think this is the greatest youtube video. Gives us pros, cons, pricing, answers good questions with good answers, and was high production from start to finish.

Your humor is a thing of beauty. You don't pull your punches with those digs, but neither you risk it all, to allow people to hate on you. Perfectly balanced

As someone who started on a fiddy scooter ages ago, this hilarious and insightful take on this class of motorbike brought smiles to my face. It's amusing that you brought up the 70's oil crisis. Back then, it was responsible for bringing in all those mopeds that keep on turning up in barns and garages. Just a note: the absurd customisability of the Ruckus has lead to the creation of underseat storage mods. One of the most basic is a series of elastic-net panels on the sides and front.

@honeyglazeham9621

Жыл бұрын

I'm developing a refrigerator for the lowest lowered seat. Ball chiller and jack hose attachment sold separately.legit

I lived in Vietnam for a year and rode an electric scooter made by Vinfast. Something over 75% of scooters on the road there are Hondas. I saw a fair number of Vespas and Piaggio machines but they aren't well thought of. I'd ride the electric scooter here in the US if they sold them here. Great for a quick run to the market.

@killy2270

Жыл бұрын

segway sells e scooters here in the netherlands. i would think they sell em in the us aswell. maybe you should check that out.

@abhaswasnik7337

Жыл бұрын

here in India we have shitloads of Honda Activas with engines maxxing at 150cc

@ulwur

Жыл бұрын

I love my cake makka scooter. The looks might not be for everyone, but it brings smiles all around.

@ulwur

Жыл бұрын

Ind it's sold in North America !

@1dog2cats5

11 ай бұрын

Xiaomi pro 2 are the most popular electric scooter and they are sold in the us

Motorcycling used to be inherently fun. Thanks for bringing that back!!

Always entertaining and informative. And the production value just keeps getting better and better.

Well that was nothing short of fabulous Ryan and the gang - full marks for production quality, education and entertainment....and you're doing your bit for saving the planet too! Without doubt THE best motorcycling KZread channel on the planet... Spot on.....

@burgerplace9764

Жыл бұрын

ABR 2022.. are you there this week?

@wandering_armadillo

Жыл бұрын

With your channel also on the podium :)

@wolffrags9856

Жыл бұрын

the gang is like Ryan and one other guy

@RedMo46

Жыл бұрын

@@wolffrags9856 all the more admirable

@philipbarton3456

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps the best motorcycle content in the world, unless you rank MotoGP higher.

As an Italian myself i can confidently say the description of that Vespa (1:23) is extremely accurate.

@NoFrictionZone

Жыл бұрын

I love my 250 GTS

@Okurka.

2 ай бұрын

That goes for any Italian motorcycle.

I have to say, I have been watching for years. I think this is your best video. Simply amazing.

Man, how could you make videos that you can watch 50 times! Insane how good these are.

I watch a lot of youtube, arguably too much. And no other channel puts more of a smile on my face with a new upload than you guys. Honestly, the writing, the angles, transitions, editing…everything is just spot on and top gear ähhh i mean top notch! Keep up the good work Love from germany ❤

I been riding scooters to work for years. (16 mile commute). I take back roads to avoid the heavy and fast traffic, while doing less than 55mph I feel like a Isle of Man TT racer with the throttle pinned at all times! Most fun one can have commuting! If you need more speed there are many 125/150cc options out there with same weight and size as a 50cc but more speed. Thanks for the video, hopefully the guys & gals at work will stop making fun of my scoot and get their own!

@estherstreet4582

Жыл бұрын

I have a 125cc vespa clone, the way licensing works in the UK there isn't much point in riding a 50cc since you have to do a CBT for both. It's a ton of fun to ride and it will do 70mph on a good day.

@uptowndisco2

Жыл бұрын

@@estherstreet4582 one advantage in the UK with a 50cc it allows people that passed their car test before a certain date to ride without L plates or have to take any CBT tests .

@polartsang

Жыл бұрын

bring in a burgman 400 and see who laughing now

@marem3038

Жыл бұрын

Yeah 125 cc and above they are fun

@deadskimountaineer

Жыл бұрын

Here (Alberta, just east of Ryan and more than likely the same deal) 49cc can be ridden with a class 7 learners, the license that you get at 14 to learn to drive for the first time. Anything more and you need a motorcycle license, which for some strange reason is the same class for a 51cc scooter or an H2.

"Honda is one refinement away...from a sentient engine." I feel that

I've seen over 20 videos about motos today, is my first time, your video was the only worthy to see, it was funny and clear, thank you! Greetings from COL

Great video, with good humor, and serious lessons. I am a sixty-three year old man in the USA. I have been riding scooters and mopeds for 45 years. For decades people thought it was weird. About twenty years ago, I rarely saw other people on scooters and mopeds. Now, my 49cc Scooters are cool! I have three of them. One is a Honda Metropolitan, with the trunk on the back. It is my favorite, super smooth, and 125 miles per gallon. One is a Genuine Buddy scooter, also with the trunk. I just added the trunk.. The buddy is a fast two-stroke, 47 mies per hour on a flat road! The other one is a new Tao-Tao, slow and junk, but it rides nice, and I really just have it for friends to ride. For super cheap it is actually pretty good. It pushes 100 miles per gallon. When the wether is bad and for great fun and hauling people or objects, I have a Toyota 4-door 4x4 truck. Keep the box on wheels for when you need it and save tons of money, and have great fun with the scooters!

@martinherald6492

Жыл бұрын

Toa-Toa? sounds like Chinese junk that one. I have an Honda MSX 125 (grom). I use it for city riding and am heavy handed. Yet it regularly returns 100mpg. I think you need a new toy for your back up bike : ( They make Chinese knock offs for groms as well in Asia, I've ridden one and resold it within a month. I've not ridden a lifan though (OK?).

@AndersenChristian

Жыл бұрын

Keep on riding Randy!

@usernamemykel

Жыл бұрын

YES!!! Buddy 50!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 years running with NO problems!!!!!!!!!!! Had no use for the 2 yr warranty or road service. As the salesman said "It's bulletproof". He also said to discard the "break in" procedure, and he was right about that too. It's my go-to for WalMart shopping and the like - a plastic milk crate serves great as a "trunk". HIGHLY recommended.

@evshrug

Жыл бұрын

Wait… is the scooter called the “buddy 50?” Most of my driving is 3-4 miles from home, we use a meal ingredients delivery service so the only groceries we need are milk, bread, eggs and butter. So using a scooter makes sense instead of my 5-seat car most of the time. BUT… all the cars drive 35 mph (even if the speed limit is 25). Do you have a suggested vehicle?

@ZakiyHanafi

Жыл бұрын

@@evshrug depends on your location, here in asia we have plenty of choice for the big brands like yamaha honda etc. you can get honda pcx or yamaha nmax 150cc scooter just for 2000 usd, and they got up to speed effortless (can reach about 150 km/h)

"one must assume a gynaecological position" finally broke me Great video once again! Here in Dutch speaking Europe, if a bicycle is to slow or takes too long a scooter is a very popular option.

@FreDEV_OFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

En dan lekker 70cctje en terugloper uitlaat erop en knallen maar 😂

@STho205

Жыл бұрын

However Canada is big....really big...underpopulated and spread out in a thin red Mountie line just above the US about 150km tall and several thousands of km wide. Good in town though.

@aibohphobia

Жыл бұрын

@@FreDEV_OFFICIAL haha inderdaad

A great video as always. The last scene about thinking outside the box says it all in regard to saving on fuel costs or whatever else is rationalized about scooters -- ride the scooter (or motorcycle) when you can instead of taking the car or truck. It's cheaper and more fun. I commuted back and forth to work on my Vespa scooter (44K miles) for 15 years. All year round in all sorts of weather. And I suppose it's why my 2003 Honda van (75K miles) and 2011 Honda Fit (42K miles) are still going strong with no need to spend money on something new. Besides, the Vespa looks far better in videos on my channel!

It’s VERY hard not to like this guy. Clean comedy, educational, yet to the point and somehow still super entertaining. New subscriber here 💪

I saw a beautiful vespa at a coffee shop on the day this video came out, so this video was a first result when I googled vespa scooter. Got my permit a week later, and a used 125cc scooter a couple days after that because of it. Thanks for the motivation!

I personally loved using the mid-way option: not the 50cc zippers, not the heavy and comfortable 700cc maxi-scooters, but a 150cc one. It was the PCX150 (mine was made in Vietnam). It was delightful. Super comfortable, completely shielding, not ostentatious or ridiculous, not laughably small or crassly large; sedate, but nimble. It had the traffic start-stop function and the engine that would start in quarter of a second, it had a huge trunk. Yeah, it wasn't very dynamic and topped off hard at 69 mph, which sucked for highways. But in a city, it was the kind of machine you FORGOT that you're even riding. Sit, go, maneuver, stop, get up. Refuel once a week or two.

@littleripper312

Жыл бұрын

For a lot of people the reason to get the 50cc is they don't have to get a license.

@eddiebanks6704

Жыл бұрын

Its not even hard to get one though depending on where you live.

@AshleyPomeroy

Жыл бұрын

In the UK the 125cc tier is common, because 50cc scooters are limited to 30mph, but you can ride up to a 125cc after passing a one-day training course. The Honda PCX125 is apparently the most popular 125cc in the UK (and it gets great reviews too).

@frigglebiscuit7484

Жыл бұрын

@@littleripper312 in alabama, if it has a motor, it has to be licensed....

@alihanbaruk1590

Жыл бұрын

@@frigglebiscuit7484 he is talking about, you can ride 50cc without motorcycle license, you can ride it with a car license.

I bought a brand new Kymco Agility 125 scoot years ago when my car was nearing its end. It was the only thing I could afford at the time and I needed something reliable. At first I wasn't too thrilled about riding a scoot, but once I discovered how practical, fun, and amazing they are... I wouldn't own anything else. I ride a 2018 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive now and have never been happier on two wheels.

Dude Ryan, the entertainment value in your videos is frigging 10 folds man!))

This was actually surprisingly entertaining :D ... Also cudos on knowing why/how the Vespa engine became so famous for some small but quite genius mechanical engineering :)

@joenovak2815

Жыл бұрын

It shouldn't be a surprise that F9 is entertaining.

@FortNine

Жыл бұрын

Piaggio's HiPer2 is one of the coolest bits of engineering I've come across! Especially since most Vespa users are completely unaware of the magic happening under their butt. ~RF9

I don't care what you post about, just keep the video's coming. I love your style, your technical explanations, your insight and your just right (or left) humor. I don't care that you don't post as often as other channels, because every video is must watch, especially as a fellow motorcycle enthusiast. Thanks a bunch Ryan & Crew.

@OFFroadOFFcourse

Жыл бұрын

amen!

The cuts to the scooters all strolling down the lane without any music was absolutely perfect

This has been my favorite channel on KZread for a good amount of time now. I look forward to every video.

Great video, although I'd argue that the Ruckus is the best of the three for carrying capacity, once you factor in some after sales accessories. Or even just some cheap bungee cords. I can easily do a weeks grocery shopping using the footwell for larger objects and I throw a panier bag under the seat.

this guy is a 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌ing living legend. The way he create his contents is beyond imagination. Everymoves is unpredicatble but delivers in the way its supposed to be and still never disappoints the viewers. The sarcasm, the information, the presentation, everythings is on point. Higly appreciating your contents from India.🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 ( Sorry for my stupid english) btw, please do more on the royal enfield indian bikes seems like those bikes are very popular in the western countries. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@winteronice

Жыл бұрын

Yes they are, in Europe.

@smashy_smasherton

Жыл бұрын

Jeeeze… why don’t you marry him….

@MadChalet

Жыл бұрын

Keep in mind that it's a team effort - nothing like this gets produced by one person.

@Ian-ny6ux

Жыл бұрын

Best to convey gratitude towards not only Ryan but also his team.

@eplunk3742

Жыл бұрын

@@Ian-ny6ux the team is 2 people, Ryan + Connor.

That drag race sequence is one of the best I've ever seen...

The amount of information, humour, sarcasm and progression of the whole video is just perfect..... 🥰

Absolutely brilliant video as ever. Keep'em coming!

This is amazing. The scooter race was both hilarious and, I bet, was incredibly fun to film.

Here in South East Asia the roads are dominated by 115cc to 160cc scooters for daily commute, as an example i am using a 150cc Honda scooter and only consuming 52km/L of gasoline so the price hikes doesn't usually affect us that much (Riders) sorry for my poor english.

@sparkythewildcat97

Жыл бұрын

Your english is quite good, no need to apologise. By the way, I'm curious why people aren't using smaller scooters so much over there? I'd expect it to be dominated by scooters that are under 100cc. Care to enlighten me on why?

@crab_spy_

Жыл бұрын

@@sparkythewildcat97 They're just not fast enough. The TVS wego with 110cc is probably the smallest engine you'll be able to find around here. 125cc is kind of the sweet spot.

@RustyLid

Жыл бұрын

Cheers from Thailand!

@sandymackinnon3003

Жыл бұрын

Your english is better than mine :)

@Julian-ov4mn

Жыл бұрын

I live in Germany. I bought my Honda SH 150 yesterday. I Love it

Okay I just finished watching almost every video on the channel and this is my favourite for sure

Great video guys, well shot, nice timing, great cinematography, witty, fun, as always, well done...

I started my two wheel journey on a honda ruckus and I can't wait to get another. The accessories aftermarket is amazing and they're just so fun to ride around and explore with.

@TravisTerrell

Жыл бұрын

Oh god I fell in love with custom Ruckuses even before motorcycles. They're so sick. In my area, I'd probably have to do an engine swap though (despite the fact the most popular one replaces a Honda engine with a Chinese one, haha.)

I dont have a motorbike. I am not too fussed about getting a motorbike. My engine lives in the car and when I am on two wheels I am pedalling but your videos are fantastic. I have been thoroughly hooked on them the past week or two. Your presentation is great, humour that hits the spot and travel adventures that make me want to head for the hills. Thank you and keep up the good work.

@MyBelch

Жыл бұрын

Yep. A 50 cc for a marginally largish westerner is way too small.

@gerrynightingale9045

Жыл бұрын

*Yeah...I hear you* *BUT the Honda and Yamaha scoots are strictly for fun and 'grocery runs' and the Honda if well-taken care-of will OUT-LIVE you if maintained properly and kept in a heated garage* ( *Plus they barely take-up any room* ) *I've read & heard the new '150 ADV' is the 'bomb' but very 'pricey' and will carry two-up no problem* *If you're a 'car guy' you'll like a good scoot...no muss/no fuss just 'start & go'*

@AstonishingGlasgow

Жыл бұрын

@@gerrynightingale9045 I may have given the wrong impression when I said I am pedalling when I am on two wheels. No scooter, no moped and no engine its all my power when I am on my bike cycling around my city.

@gerrynightingale9045

Жыл бұрын

@@AstonishingGlasgow *Good on You!*

Love the star wars sound bits you include in most of your videos, like the force awakens trailer opening note and the speeder chase sounds from Jedi in the electrom one

I love this channel, you some how have me wanting something I never wanted even as a kid....a 50cc scooter!

After discovering Fortnine months ago and loving their content ever since, this is literally the best video I have watched on KZread in the past year. Also being a scooter driver and Mario kart fan, I loved and laughed every second of it. I own an electric moped, if you want to do the extra "mile" with cheap daily use and low maintenance go electric. Of course is as expensive as a used decent car, still it pays off in the long run with these recent fuel prices. Thank you Ryan

@spike_spencer

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention oil and fluid changes. While his videos are entertaining unfortunately a lot of his conclusions don't hold up under much scrutiny I'm sorry to say which is unfortunate as I do like them even if I have to shake my head at some of the things he tries to convince people of.

@pollopizzo5062

Жыл бұрын

Fortnine is after all an entertainment channel. Truth divulging or deep analysis comes afterwards, if it's the case and doesn't collide with first goal and channel interests.

@Riderfans57

Жыл бұрын

@@spike_spencer so ... you don't change oil of fluid in your vehicles? He is literally comparing the cost of gasoline run scooters and cars; not only is the fuel cost cents on the dollar in comparison, so are the oil and fluid changes. They are also much easier to do yourself. Seems like it's your comments that don't hold up under much scrutiny.

@nahometesfay1112

Жыл бұрын

@@Riderfans57 I think they were talking about the benefit of electric scooters following directly from the comment they replied to.

@spike_spencer

Жыл бұрын

@@Riderfans57 Not on my electric ones, no since you know no oil or fluids other than 3.5oz of brake fluid every year. Yes, and my electric motorcycle still gets far better fuel mileage than that. One of the reasons why I wish I could be more of a bigger fan of Fortnine but can't is his lies and baseless anti-electric propaganda from various videos in the past. Maybe but you'd have to read the comments you're replying to thoroughly in order to apply scrutiny as Nahome pointed out...

Fun fact - they used to race Vespas in Malaysia back in the 70's. The trick was to remove the headlight ( but leaving the headlight glass), then fold back the fairings a bit, and on the long straight you would duck down and look through the lens as you got aerodynamic!

@FortNine

Жыл бұрын

That's a very clever solution! Definitely going to try this next time I have a beater. ~RF9

this was the best video anyone could make on scooters, thanks

This guy is a legend. Never skipped a single second of his videos.

The way FortNine comes up with a new content everytime is mind blowing. It is perhaps most underrated channel on KZread. This is really something.

@wileecoyote5749

Жыл бұрын

Put down phone,go outside

A decade ago while living in the Miami area, I decided that instead of a second car, we’d get a scooter. The weather is pretty much scooter-friendly throughout the year and its main purpose was to get me to my carpool pickup site. When my peers showed up in their jacked-up 4X4s, Mopar big-blocks, and even mini vans, I was frankly laughed at. Fast forward to the market crash of 2008 and gas prices were approaching $4 USD a gallon. The laughs about the scooter subsided abruptly and a number of out-of-ear-shot discussions were suddenly cropping up with my carpool mates regarding the cost of running a scooter. For $1200 to buy a scooter, $20 USD monthly to insure it, and $10 a month in gas… the joke was not as funny anymore and became a serious consideration. I have not owned a scooter in years and am enjoying the cafe racer life. That said, my affection for scoots has been lifelong. Great video!

@Az-dq1gm

Жыл бұрын

RendermAnon?

@wiesnerjulian95

Жыл бұрын

Muricans for ya

@jonsnipe5484

Жыл бұрын

Do u need a license to ride 50cc scooter in Orlando Florida

@s0nnyburnett

Жыл бұрын

@@wiesnerjulian95 It takes hours to drive between cities in Florida and riding a 2 wheeler during the daily afternoon thunderstorm is not so fun.

@Ethan.s..

Жыл бұрын

A decade ago (2012) you owned a scooter and were laughed at. Fast forward to 2008. Wait, do you mean rewind, or did you own a scooter pre 2008?

Awesome video creation and very educational along with entertaining. Been bingeing for a couple days now!

You're the only youtuber i watch not for the content or title but just because it's you that made it

Dude! You (and your team) are legends. Informative, intelligent, creative and funny. I've been a maxi-scooter owner for the past 14 years. My 2008 Yamaha Majesty (400cc) can carry ten 2-liter bottles in weather-protected comfort. At speeds that are illegal almost everywhere on the planet.

I've owned at least one Ruckus since 2006 and the amount of stuff you can move is actually nutty. On the floor, I can carry two 30-packs (of seltzer, obviously) and can fit a couple grocery bags under the rear seat - you just need to loop a plastic bag's handle around the frame. Now that it's warm out, I use my car about once a week and my 2009 Ruckus nearly every day.

The lads had fun with the editing on this one, awesome vid gents!

Thank you for creating such an informative and entertaining video on KZread. Your hard work and dedication to the topic really shines through and I appreciate the effort you put into it. Keep up the great content!

Been riding for almost 10 years now and I’m 27. Every kind of bike you can think of, currently got a supermoto and a cbr250rr (yeah the one he made the video on). But I learned to ride on a scooter, a Suzuki ay50 katana. I loved the little 2T beast. Scooters are amazing.

@andyc9902

Жыл бұрын

You are winning in life. My expenses are through the roof

@shuttzi9878

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Nothing Beats the practicality and fun of throwing a Little scooter around. It will take you anywhere u want it to go, slowly but surely.

That editing, cinema quality filters and post-processing, alongside the most charismatic presenters in the industry = big win.

First time watching this channel. That was literally perfect. I cant say anything more positive than that. Wow, so proud of this piece of Canadian Content. Your neighbour to the East.

the Excite Bike countdown was so nostalgic. was thoroughly entertaining and informative!

This is the best motorcycle channel ever. Ryan is such a fantastic presenter and the script is always crisp.

Didn’t expect to have so much fun watching this video. Kudos to you and your team, you did an excellent job!! Even though I’m not planning to buy a scooter just yet, I love renting them when I’m on vacation at a beach destination like Mauritius just a few weeks ago. It was all that I needed for the daily commute to the shops and for puckering around locally. Once again your presentation on this video is absolutely top notch, well done Ryan👏👏👏👏keep it up👌

the amount of thought they put in these videos is purely, phenomenal

Man this was a blast to watch! Great editing and hilarious

Love me a little 50 being able to use %100 of the motor makes me very happy.

@duderRechthat

Жыл бұрын

The sound of it doesnt make anybody in the area happy though... a city filled with full throttle 50ccms sounds like a nightmare

@pleasedontwatchthese9593

Жыл бұрын

@@duderRechthat modern euro 5 scooters are much better and quieter

@FreDEV_OFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

@@duderRechthat that only counts for 2strokes, most 4stroke bikes (which ofc are way slower) make way less noise.

Really enjoyed this video, you are doing great work "spreading the word" about motorcycles. I recently purchased a Honda CB125E for commuting and at 90mpg my fuel bill has actually decreased! 👌

@jmoney7289

Жыл бұрын

You shouldn't be surprised it's gone down, you're finally getting to live the Fortnine life

@RustyLid

Жыл бұрын

Rode 25,000km around Central America on a Honda CB1 Tuf (125), it never let me down and was a blast.

@WilsonMackle101

Жыл бұрын

I ride a '21 CB125F, I'd never heard of the 125E before so I looked it up and it's so cool, it's like a naked version of the F. I've spent this summer wishing I had something with a bigger engine but really I think we're going to miss how cheap these bikes are and how brilliant they are on the twisty turnies.

@thomas316

Жыл бұрын

@@WilsonMackle101 Undoubtedly, so economical!

Great vid as always! Keep them coming. It would have been nice if you'd provided the models of the scooters you reviewed.

I have genuinely no desire in motorcycles... but I definitely subscribed. The video content quality & writing is so good! You could be talking about wood burning fireplaces in this style & I'd still watch!

i bought a honda trail 125 to replace my 650 dual sport. i miss the power and speed but i love the maneuverability, style and efficiency. its great for all the reasons you listed here.

@Cinoism

Жыл бұрын

If you fancy Big Bore kit, you can get little bit more juice out of that tiny 125cc.

@lcdubs7847

Жыл бұрын

I wish Honda Canada would bring the Trail here. I don't understand how motorcycle companies decide about what to sell where.

@jasonhochman3750

Жыл бұрын

I love my Trail 125. I also have a Tu250x. But I use my bicycles the most. I've ridden about 1,930 miles so far this year, on bicycles.

There are tons of used 2-stroke scooters under a grand, and they last forever. My 2002 Kymco Super 9 has over 20k Kilometers, starts within minutes after outdoor winter hibernation, does 45mph, and stops faster than anything else I've ridden on two wheels. I payed $750 five years ago. Besides Kymco, some other good brands not in this video are, TGB, Yamaha, and Genuine. I would recommend avoiding most Chinese brands.

@FreDEV_OFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

I got a tuned 70cc TGB 303r, its a literal beast, drives 60/65mph with ease and is also fun as hell to drive on.

@MrCODEmaster00

Жыл бұрын

Is Kymco Chinese? Where are they manufactured?

@JoelCreates

Жыл бұрын

@@MrCODEmaster00Kymco is from Taiwan, TGB as well (Taiwan Golden Bee)

@robertpierce1981

Жыл бұрын

My Chinese scoot with Italian swapped cylinder and cvt goes nicely.

@gambomambo7994

Жыл бұрын

Check out Simson - old scooters from east Germany!

Im not in the marked for a scooter, Im actually quite happy on my motorcycle, but FortNine and Ryan does such a great job on their videos that I watch all of them non the less :D made me want to drive my old moped again too xD

production quality is always top notch.

I enjoyed the episode. My first motorized vehicle was a 1985 Spree. My friend had a KE100 and we ended up using it riding trails and jumping it. I got out of scooters for 20 years but when I was on a walk with my son in early 2020, I saw a 1984 Honda Aero 125 on the curb with a free sign. I had the engine purring like a kitten that evening. I started collecting them. Since then I bought and refurbished and sold a 1987 Honda Elite 80. Attained a 1987 Honda Elite 125, and a 1984 Aero 80. My friends thought I was crazy. I would invite them to come down and ride and they all tell me "it's impossible to ride them without smiling". I can't say it better myself.

@5lrhythms803

Жыл бұрын

I eventually wanna get a older Honda motor scooter I have a 2020 Honda metropolitan and I absolutely love it. I did a lil tweaking to make it a tiny bit faster which is always nice lol. I’m going to be putting a new exhaust on it soon along with a new paint job. The light blue on it is ok but when I first got it I fell twice while learning and scratched it a lil on the sides. My friend who does some of the work on my bike and I decided that we’re gonna go and paint it Royal blue with sparkle in it. We are also going to be putting a new seat on it as well as foot pegs front and back. It’s gonna be fun.

My gosh don’t wait so long for the next video. I just found your channel and I absolutely love it. The best in genre for sure

True heir of Top Gear legacy.

I legit lost it at the aerial view of the drag race! That was gold through and through!