Owning a motorcycle means a dream come true. Before owning a motorcycle you need to consider which one fits you and how you select the motorcycle. Here are some tips that will help you to buy your first motorcycle.
1. Motorcycle type
Before buying a motorcycle you should find out which motorcycle is suitable for you. You should Buy a motorcycle considering your riding type. Went to a showroom, bought a motorcycle that felt good to you at the first instance, and left the showroom with the motorcycle thus the right motorcycle can not be selected. After riding the motorcycle you realise this motorcycle is not for you. Take time for selection. There are different types of motorcycles available in the market. Among them, the most common type is Sports and naked or standard Motorcycles.
Sports bikes are not ideal for long trips and run at low speeds. Sports bikes usually have to be driven in a forward-leaning position. A long way to drive with this sitting position will put pressure on your back, wrist, and palm. This will result in pain and discomfort. For beginners, going for a sports bike will not be a good decision. Sports bikes are heavy and for the bigger body a bit difficult to control.
Naked or standard motorcycles are the best option for beginners. It usually offers an upright sitting position, is easy to control, lighter, and more compact than the sports motorcycle. The sitting position of a naked bike will not cause any difficulty to the back, shoulder, wrist, and palms even on a long journey.
Cruiser bikes are also very popular but it will not be a good selection for new riders. The cruiser bike is good and comfortable for a long trip because of its sitting position. For beginners, a high handlebar, forward footpegs, and lean-back position can cause problems. At the very beginning, handling a cruiser bike is tough because of its heavy weight and the higher handlebar.
2. Research well
Don’t only get random ideas from people. Before making a purchase do your research. Research on motorcycle brands. The most important point is to select a motorcycle brand that is within your reach. The main reason behind it is that you can easily find its service center and parts at your fingertips. During the research, you read as much as possible about Motorcycle weight, sitting position, seat height, mileage, and other features. For knowing about a motorcycle’s details like features, durability, pros and cons, one of the most effective and time-saving methods is to check multiple reliable websites and their reviews on Google. This method will help you to decide what motorcycle you should go for.
3. Considering Power
As a beginner, you should not go for an overpowered motorcycle. Speeding is always dangerous no matter how old a rider you are. At the very beginning don’t go for higher CC motorcycles. You will face two major issues with a high-powered motorcycle: controlling the throttle and braking. A higher CC motorcycle is dangerous for the inevitable mistake of a new rider. It does not mean that a lower CC motorcycle is not fast enough. Many people suggest 500-600 CC motorcycles at the beginning. In my recommendation 250-400 CC would be the ideal choice. With this engine, you can ride fast enough and get much easier access to control your motorcycle.
4. Seat height
Select the motorcycle seat height According to your body height. When sitting on the motorcycle seat riders should be able to touch the ground with both feet in a collateral way or if the ankles are slightly off from the ground. This is the way to know if the seat height is correct for you. This will help you with stability and to control the weight of the motorcycle.
5. Buy a secondhand motorcycle
Here are some tips on why as a beginner you should buy a used motorcycle-
If you are planning to buy a motorcycle for a limited time or after buying a motorcycle for a few months or years you are not feeling the motorcycle thing and you want to sell your motorcycle for urgent money then go for a used motorcycle. Used motorcycles are easier to sell than new ones.
No one wants any scratches or broken parts on their new motorcycle. As a beginner, you will drop your motorcycle multiple times sooner or later. For that, even at the selling stage, you will not get enough money that you are looking for no matter how short time you bought and used your motorcycle.
Due to money problems, it is always not possible to get the new motorcycle that we want. In that case, a secondhand motorcycle can be a good option at half the price of a new motorcycle.
Except for all of that, you should weigh your motorcycle according to your body and it works. I suggest going with a popular brand like Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki, Harley-Davidson, etc even if you make some compromises in some places, you can enjoy your ride for a long time without any hassle of fixing the motorcycle.