Ahh, YouTube. One can find anything there – you name it (or search for it), and I can virtually guarantee you there’s someone who’s made a video about it. One of my recent addictions fascinations is motorcycle-related content. To that end, there are some YouTubers I’ve found that provide some really good content. They all focus on separate aspects of the motorcycling hobby or entertainment which is motorcycle-adjacent. Without further ado, here’s a list of my Top 10 Motorcycle YouTubers, in no particular order of who I’m currently watching – and what I get from each one.
I would’ve spiced up this post with each channel’s logo, but I’m not sure of any copyright infringement issues, so I left them out – sorry, not sorry. At least there’s a link to each channel, right?
An Aussie with a thirst for adventure. His videos are binge-worthy, with fantastic, cinema-style editing, often hilarious interactions, and jaw-dropping vistas. Not kid-friendly due to the language, but very entertaining for adults. It’s a Harley-Davidson-rich channel, with seemingly impossible environs for his bikes to traverse. Well worth a watch.
No, not the video game. This is a channel tied to a Canadian motorcycle parts site, with professional, cinema-quality editing, engaging and often humorous content. Even my non-riding friends like Ryan’s videos. A must-watch for fans of two-wheeled (and sometimes three) conveyances.
Safety, safety, safety. Oh, and road strategy. For someone who rides their motorcycles on the street (versus off-road or on a track), road strategy comes into play on every ride, whether they know it or not. To that end, Kevin really pushes safe riding and strategies to ensure you get home in one piece. Part of his channel is on skills, too, so you’re probably going to learn something or at least get a refresher.
Pure entertainment. Oh, and Hayabusa (busa!) memes. Papa Yams, as he refers to himself, provides plenty of laughs and lists. There are some cool how-to videos where he’s doing some simple mods to bikes, and his track day videos are fun to watch. A recent addition is Spite, who pushes the Cruiser lifestyle and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, but his DRZ 400 belies his sportier inclinations.
Fast Eddie (not his real name – it’s Greg I think) excels in slow-speed maneuvers, parking lot antics, and knee-down skills. A lot of his advice transfers to higher speeds, and he preaches safe riding, picking a cornering line, obstacle avoidance, and total bike control. His videos are simply edited, his speech is concise, and he’s a master at conveying complex motorcycling moves to his viewers.
RIDE SAFELY! As a former EMT, Dan has a medical insight into motorcycle accidents, and his After Action Reports (AARs) can be both fascinating and informative to watch. His favorite tips are things like Situational Awareness, progressive brake pressure, line of sight, riding for the conditions (yours, the bike’s, or the road’s), and they’re brought up early and often. His is a great channel for new riders and those looking to learn tips and tricks to riding safer on the street.
Another entertaining motorcycle enthusiast, Josh has a shop which allows him and his friends to wrench on their bikes. He gets long-term loan bikes from Burt’s Harley-Davidson and shows them off, among other shenanigans. More of a long form channel with videos in the 25-30 minute range.
Jess has a fast-growing YouTube channel which I think is focused on motorcycle-based camping trips, but she’s recently gone 1,500 miles to Florida and back, and has done some dual vlog videos with Shadetree Surgeon and others. Entertaining, with great editing. It’s clear she puts a lot of time and effort into her videos.
9. Ride Like A Pro – Jerry Palladino
Slow-speed riding on heavy motorcycles. Jerry gives weekly examples of his tips in action, and started a riding school to teach Motor Officer skills to civilians. He’s often politically incorrect, but always on point with his tips and tricks. I’ve watched a ton of his videos and I’ve increased my skill and comfort on my own Harley using said tips.
A dealership-related YouTube channel full of crazy stunts, giveaways, and good, clean humor. Sean and crew are always up to something, and it usually ends in hilarity. Between them and their sister channel SRK Cycles, which directly ties to the dealership, there’s a variety of content to watch.
by John Suit