Buying Motorcycles By Type

To the layman, all motorcycles may look the same, but enthusiasts know that there are many different kinds of motorcycles, each with a set of features meant to support a particular type of riding. The first hurdle many first-time motorcycle buyers experience is not knowing which type is right for them. That is why Honda of North Carolina has created this guide to buying motorcycles by type.

Cruisers

Cruisers are medium to large motorcycles with powerful engines. Overall, cruisers are a good choice for new riders because their heavier weight makes them more stable, though turning can be a bit difficult. True to their name, cruisers are best suited to cruising around city streets.

Sport Bikes

Sport bikes are about speed and agility above all else. They force their riders to adopt a more athletic posture, which offers greater control at the expense of being difficult to maintain for longer periods of time. Other common features include wide tires for better control on tight corners and an advanced suspension system for smoother riding. While great for racing, these bikes may not be the best choice for newcomers due to their focus on speed and skillful maneuvering.

Touring Motorcycles

Touring motorcycles are in some ways the opposite of sport bikes. Rather than short and fast-paced rides that involve a lot of maneuvering, touring cycles are built for long-distance rides like road trips. Touring motorcycles have features like comfortable seats and protective windscreens to support longer rides. They are also generally a bit heavier than some other types of motorcycles, which helps make them more stable.

Dirt Bikes

Dirt bikes are designed exclusively for off-roading. They lack the features necessary to make a motorcycle street legal like turn signals and license plate holders and instead have high-quality suspension systems and other features meant to make off-road riding easier. Dirt bikes are designed to be very light to compensate for their comparatively average engine power.

Dual-Sport Motorcycles

Dual-sport motorcycles might be best described as dirt bikes that also have the features necessary to make them street-legal. These highly versatile motorcycles are a good choice for anyone who wants to ride on both dirt trails and the highway.

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