subject: How To Go About Buying New Motorcycles In The Uk [print this page] Motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes, and of course they all have their own advantages and disadvantages. While big bikes are fast and powerful, they cost significantly more than smaller bikes, they use more fuel, and they cost more to insure.
Choosing the Ideal Type of Motorcycle
If you're a collector or a motorcycle enthusiast, then you'll no doubt be interested in purchasing a specific make and model. If on the other hand you're an everyday rider, then you should ideally try to determine exactly what's important to you and what isn't. You can then go ahead and buy a bike which is best suited to the type of riding you intend using it for.
For example, if you're simply looking for an economical means of transport, then you may want to consider a moped or a scooter, both of which are very light on fuel. If these are not to your liking, and you'd prefer something bigger and more powerful, then your best bet would be a street bike. Street bikes are without a doubt the most common bike on UK roads, and as such, there is plenty of choice in terms of style and performance.
If you're the type of person who enjoys travelling long distances on a bike, then a touring bike would be worth considering, given that these bikes are built and designed in such a way so as to provide the rider with as much comfort as possible. Many people confuse touring bikes with choppers, but they are not the same. While many choppers are ideal for touring, some which have extremely high handle bars can actually be quite uncomfortable over a long distance.
If you get a thrill from having adrenaline pumping through your veins, then a racing bike would be ideal. Modern racing bikes often have motors which are equally as powerful as those found in small cars, and many of these are also street legal, meaning you won't be restricted to riding on a track only.
The Mechanics of a Motorcycle
Any person who has a practical type of mind will tell you that you need to pay particular attention to the engine when it comes to buying new motorcycles, but as many people have discovered, that's easier said than done. Most tend to fall in love with a bike's looks, and the engine of the bike comes next.
On the other hand, some people are so obsessed with having a big engine between their legs that they focus entirely on the physical size of an engine. Unfortunately however, in the world of motorcycles, bigger doesn't always equate to being more powerful. Many new motorcycles have relatively small looking engines, and yet these engines are tremendously powerful. For example, it's not uncommon to find an 1100 CC engine which is smaller than some 600 CC engines, but we all know which one packs the biggest punch.
Engine noise is also something which needs to be taken into consideration when purchasing new motorcycles. Sure it's nice to year the sound of a powerful engine, but if that sound is too loud, you could end up annoying your neighbours, and in some cases, you could end up in trouble with the law.
Other Considerations
Apart from what's been mentioned above, you'll also need to think about things such as durability, price, and even the weight of a bike. Obviously if you're quite a small person, it would be pointless getting a bike which is far too heavy for you to handle, and in fact, you'd be acting reckless if you did.
The price of new motorcycles is of course a very important factor, in that most riders have to keep within a specific budget, but one should also bear in mind that there can be a huge difference in price, depending on which dealer you do business with. With that said, one should never be too hasty to buy from a certain dealer just because they're offering you a good price. Remember, things such as customer services are also important.
