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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Wish To Buy A New Motorcycle?

By Marietta Stawicki


Attempting to choose what motorcycle to buy may be challenging if you don't know what you really want. Since each and every motorcycle is grouped by a certain type, you will be able to tell the category the bike is in. This article is going to give you some information on the various types of bikes that are out in the market to choose from.

The most common model of motorcycle will be the long-lasting and easy-to-handle Cruiser. It is made in many versions so it should be easy to find one that matches you. The cruiser has a basic, comfortable design, boasting basic handle bars and a standard seat. They have been designed for excellent handling and easy turning, even when going at high rates of speed. Among the disadvantages to this type of motorcycle is that it can be rather heavy compared to most other brands. A number of custom made bikes fall under the class of Cruiser because of the design features. Even a radically customized chopper would fall under the category of Cruiser. Many individuals who take cross-country trips on their cycle are using a type of cruiser. They're popular bikes, because of their comfort for long trips.

Bikes that are defined by how fast they go, are sport bikes. This category of bike is for those riders who want speed rather than comfort. These bikes are not appropriate for cross-country riding. This kind of motorcycle is typically lighter, with a sturdy suspension, and has the ability to be going super fast and make sharp turns. There is also a dual-sport bike which individuals can use for every day use plus off-road racing. A lot of these bikes include large tires that are well suited for both off-road and city riding.

Even though you may not recognize the name, a Crotch Rocket sport bike is quite commonly seen on the road. They got their label because the design causes the rider lean forward towards the handle bars during the ride. As amazing as the Crotch Rocket appears, it's not as comfortable to rider as the cruiser. All ages of people get pleasure from riding off-road motorcycles, especially since they never require a license to be legal when riding one. Needless to say you will not be allowed to ride one on the streets without a license. They are generally known as dirty bikes by individuals who ride them, because they are primarily used climbing dirt hills, or racing on dirt tracks. You'll very rarely see these bikes that have headlights or turn signals.

Even if you decide what category of bike you would like, you will still need to do more research. You should figure out a price range, and then take a few on test drives to find which one is suitable.




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