what are the advantages of having a motorcycle?

Question

what is the appeal? you can't store anything in it. its smaller. rly other than its looks, i dont see how having a bike is better than having a car. can someone help me out here?

Answer 1

have someone give u a ride...preferably a sane rider, and u will get bit by the 'bug'.
everything is different on a bike. the view, sights, sounds and smells are all different. u cant feel thermals in a car. u will on a bike. bikes are cheaper to insure, maintain, and run vs a car. u have manuverability that is unmatched by anything that has more than 2 wheels, u can get into places that a car cant get into. what will fit 1 car, u can fit at least 2 bikes.
obvious cons: vunerability. only 1/4 the size of a car, in heavy traffic, extremely hard to spot. u wind up getting into a car's blind spot alot sooner when passing. carrying capacity is limited to how much the saddle bags will hold, or how big of azz she has...but there is some exceptions to the 'rule'. i know a guy on harley chat group forum that can pack a s-hitload of gear on his 1200 sportster...enough for an overnite camping trip. it has to be seen to be belived on how much that dude can pack on his scoot.
u are also completely exposed to the weather. that sun can turn u into a boiled lobster look in a few hours, getting caught in the rain feels like u just rode into a huge shotblaster. impacts from certain bugs, sand, and small rocks hurt like a b-itch. sand, gravel, tar snakes, potholes, and oil in the turns can and will take u down in a heartbeat....and if u go down, u gonna get hurt if u dont wear the right gear.
twisty roads can be a hell of alotta fun on a bike. u can hit the corners 20 mph faster on a bike vs car....faster still if u have a sport bike and a big enough set of balls.

Answer 2

The advantages? Easy...better gas mileage, a LOT more fun than driving a car, parking at the mall is no sweat (just look for the lined-out areas near the building!), and just the pure thrill of riding.

If you're worried about storing things, then stay with your car and be just another "cager." If you're not that worried about it, then buy a bike with saddlebags or a tour pack and store what you need there.

As for the appeal....I could go on for hours on this, but I'll keep it short.

Riding a bike is like nothing else in the world, because you're doing something that requires skill, concentration, and good reflexes, and it's not something that just everyone can do. Once you learn how to ride and master your bike, every curve in the road is a thrill ride, every hill is a roller coaster, every sunny day is a chance to enjoy the feeling of the sun on your face and the wind in your hair. The sensation of speed alone that you don't get with a car is enough to get you hooked....and with a car, when you take a road trip you drive through the scenery and hardly ever notice it. On a bike, you become a part of the scenery, and you notice everything - the sights, the sounds, the smells, everything. There's just nothing like it!

And only a biker really knows why a dog hangs his head out the window!

Answer 3

Hi,

advantages of having a motorcycle? Well, there are a number...

1, getting through traffic. If streets or highways are jammed with traffic it is possible for a motorcycle to keep going by squeezing through the gaps.

2, Sheer exhilaration! There is little to beat the joy of accelerating on the open road with a powerful motorcycle between your legs. Most motorcycles will out accelerate the majority of cars. Top speeds are not normally an option these days, as there are blanket speed limits on roads in almost every country.

3, Cost of motoring. In the USA gasoline costs are still very low (Yes, they are, in comparison) but in Europe gas (petrol) costs are high. The increased miles per gallon can make a long trip prohibitive in a car, especially a large engined one, The low fuel consumption in motorcycles is definitely an advantage.

4, Parking. In many cities, worldwide, parking spaces are at a premium and it can be virtually impossible to park your car. The small size of a motorcycle makes parking very much easier and you can squeeze one in places where it would be impossible for a car.

5, No need for air conditioning in the summer.

The above are some advantages, there are, of course some disadvantages, which you may already have thought of...

1, In the winter it can be cold (read freezing!)

2, You are more vulnerable on a motorcycle, as car drivers seem to have a blind spot when it comes to seeing motorcycles approaching, so you need to be more careful.

3, Acceptability. Often people look down on people who ride motorcycles and you may get tarnished, unfairly, with a 'Hell's Angel' image.

4, As with (2) if you are involved in an accident you are far more likely to suffer injury if on a motorcycle.

5, Load carrying is limited.

For me the few disadvantages of owning and riding a motorcycle do not outway the very definite advantages, but you would be wise to examine all the pros and cons before committing yourself to motorcycle ownership. Not everyone enjoys the experience.

Best of all worlds is to have both...the motorcycle for the convenience, the car for when you need to travel as a group, or for big shopping expeditions, etc.

Whichever you choose, good luck,

BobSpain

Answer 4

Riding is just something you do because you feel you need to, it's more like a way of life than an "advantage"... I can only feel sorry for all people riding motorcycles only because of "advantages" like better gas mileage, more parking space, etc. Those are some conveniences you will notice when start riding, not reasons to consider when choosing the way of transportation. If you do not see how having a bike is better than having a car, then my advice is - get a car! Everyone needs it anyway.
That's my personal opinion, no offence meant to anyone.

Answer 5

First of all try riding one. Then ask this question. You'll be able to answer it yourself.

You don't ride a bike to store things. You can drive a car for that. You ride a bike for the experience. Sounds, smells the sights are very different than in a car. When in a car you're isolated from the world. When you ride a bike you become part of it.

Try it, you'll understand.

Answer 6

Obviously getting well over 40mpg is a bonus, especially when it's on something that can do 0-60mph in under 4 seconds!

Think about how you commute to work. Think about how EVERYBODY commutes. How many people actually use the HOV lane, carpool, or drive hybrids? How many times in your car do you need to carry more than a briefcase worth of stuff? Do you need a vehicle that seats nine and carries one?

Motorcycles solve that problem, and are much more fun.

Answer 7

Advantage? I enjoy riding and it's that simple, I have been riding since my childhood. Life is full of choices and we own 3 cars and 1 bike, today I ride the bike to work, tomorrow it's the car, this trip it's the bike..my son & I, next vacation, my wife, son and I.

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Answer 8

usually more fun than driving in a car. you use a lot less gas, you can white line in traffic (in Calif) so you can get places faster, you can always get saddle bags or wear a backpack to carry things. or if you have a rider behind you they can carry things. To me the appeal is the wind in your face, the sound of the bike, and on our old bike i would fall asleep on the back it is just so relaxing. I was raised riding dirt bikes and married a man that rides.

Answer 9

I have 2 answers for this:
1. I know that this is an old well used line but its true "if I have to explain you wouldnt understand anyway" i.e. you've either got bikes in your blood or ya aint, and if ya aint then ya better off not buying one.

2. Another old saying in the biker world "you never see a motorbike parked outside a Psychiatrists office, unless the Psychiatrist himself rides it" -this one is self explanatory.

Answer 10

Better gas mileage, you can appreciate to landscape better on a motorcycle, in most places you can create your own parking space, and you get a feeling of freedom. It also gives you a chance to met people you may have never had a chance to met.