as opposed to driving a car.
2006-12-07 14:41:54 · 9 answers · asked by Rhoda Ro 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
The pros and cons are the same regardless of which large city you're in. The pros include less gas usage than a car, more parking options than with a car, the wind in your face, being out there with nature and the general excitement of riding. There really are no cons that I know about. The death scare thrown out as a con is not valid. Life is a risk. You never know when the grim reaper will nab you. Taking risks is a part of life. Don't let that stop you from experiencing the joy of riding a motorcycle.
2006-12-08 05:37:56 · answer #1 · answered by BikerBob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
California is the only state that allows for motorcyclists to split lanes (go in-between traffic), and gives rules for doing so. This is EXTREMELY helpful when going through rush-hour traffic. It'd be great to have this in Texas (I just moved to the Houston last year from LA, cheap houses, no helmet law, crappy traffic, nothing to do). I used to shave my 1 hour commute from West Hills to Santa Clarita down to 30 min. Of course, gas is much cheaper, too.
I find when I ride, I'm much more aware of my surroundings. There's less distraction (radio, cellphone, passengers, etc.). You're not just sitting comfortably in a cabin; you're braving the elements, which makes you more awake and aware (like sticking your head out of the car window). You're also a much smaller vehicle than a car, so when a car edges into you, you have room to maneuver away from the car without going into the next lane.
2006-12-08 04:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by jasohn1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pros would be saving on gas.
The cons would be all the other people on the road that are driving cars.
2006-12-07 14:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro: at a stop light, you can go between cars and get at the very front of the line. i like to do this to piss people off.
2006-12-07 14:44:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pro - You can ride 150 mph!
Cons - You can ride 150 mph!
2006-12-07 15:25:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cons: being crippled the rest of your life from a motorcycle accident
pros: buying a 5-10,000 bike so you can save 20$/week on gas. and still have to own a car just to do your groceries.
2006-12-07 14:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pro: You get there faster and spend less on gas
Cons: you are a target, you can die, you can get crippled, people are in a hurry and don't look closely before changing lanes, kinda hard to bring groceries home.....
If you get one, get a loud one so people know you are there!
2006-12-07 14:50:39 · answer #7 · answered by my-kids-mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pros: better gas mileage, faster commuting, easy parking, looks bad @ss.
Cons: more vulnerable in accidents and inclement weather, less storage space
I love my bike. Go for it! (but be careful)
2006-12-08 04:34:32 · answer #8 · answered by Quagmire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the most important pro is that you'd be a motercycle chick!!! so hot!! go for it!!! and have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(and for whoever said the answer including the motercycle accident... not everyone who rides motercycles get into accidents. you can get into accidents in cars too... and whats life without taking risks??)
MOTERCYCLE BABY!!!
2006-12-07 14:45:20 · answer #9 · answered by brookbabe90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋