Have you ever been inside a car in the summer while being stuck in traffic and looked outside to see a motorcycle passing by? I can assure you that you felt as if you were imprisoned while looking at flying birds from your barred window. Riding a motorcycle can be therapeutic; beautiful country roads, no passengers, and wind on your face as you speed on the open road. Two-wheel rides are more popular than cars for a reason, it’s the simplicity and feeling of excitement that you get out of it. Most people don’t only buy motorcycles because they’re usually cheaper than cars, but also because they’re much more fun to ride. There are a few considerations that you need to keep in mind before you purchase a motorcycle, especially if it’s your first time.
Motorcycle Prices
Motorcycles are known to be very gas-efficient compared to cars. With every gas spike increase, the bike market grows bigger. Most motorcycles have a better gas mileage than cars and they cost less, but there are some costs that could be hard to spot from the first glance. The average price of a bike for a beginner can vary from $5,000 to $10,000. Fortunately, if you fancy open-air drives and don’t have thousands of dollars ready, a lightweight and portable electric scooter can resolve this problem. They can reach 30 mph and will get you around easily, not to mention that they can be folded and carried efficiently.
Insurance
To own a bike legally, you need to pay for insurance. Being over 25 with a good driving record can get you a good deal, but that’s not all that’s taken into account. The population density of your city, the theft rate of specific models, and many other factors are taken into consideration to come up with the insurance rates. Getting a good inclusive insurance is recommended for beginners as bikes are easily damaged and a couple of strong falls could ruin a good bike.
Gearing Up
We know buying all the equipment needed for maximum safety on a bike isn’t cheap, but your health should be worth more anyways. Don’t think a helmet is all you’re going to need to get up from a fall or an accident. You need a motor jacket to protect your skin and upper body from asphalt, and protective pants made specifically for riding as anything other than that would be as weak as paper on a speeding bike. Try not to lower your budget to less than $800 as the quality of your gear can really make a huge difference to your potential safety.
Don’t Go Overboard
Beginners usually fall for this problem; they see the strongest bike in the market and just think that it’s the one for them. An average 500 or 600cc bike can have enough power for any expert to not be able to use it to its full potential. You’ll find manufacturers designing bikes that more beginner-friendly to ease you into the sport. Just like with anything, riding motorcycles has a learning curve, and when you buy an expensive and fast one, you need to be sure that you have enough experience to maintain and stay safe on it.
Riding a bike can be a lot of fun and quite efficient compared to riding any other vehicle. Being reckless can cost you a lot, whether it’s your health or your money. This is why you need to make sure you assess what you need from a bike so you don’t strap yourself to a race bike when all you needed in the first place was an electric scooter.
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