Moto: Choosing the Right Motorcycle for You

So you finally decided that you wanted a motorcycle for yourself. Maybe you wanted to make a career change for the new year or you just wanted to break free from your boring life or you have just finally made up your mind about whether or not you should get a bike or not; and you decided to go for it.

With this in mind, you are still faced with a dilemma of what kind of bike you should get for yourself. Luckily, in the motorcycle world, there can be a lot of choices that you could go for. So without further adieu, here are some of the different kinds of motorcycles and the most common ones that anyone can choose from for their first bike ever.

Scooters

Yamaha Mio Soul i

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Contrary to the old scooters of the 80's and the 90's scooters nowadays are high powered and can reach high speeds with minimal effort. This can be a good vehicle for people who live and work within a city. This is also a good beginner bike for whose who are still trying to learn and know what it feels like to drive a two wheeled vehicle on the streets. Scooters have no gear shifting mechanism, which means that both of your feet can lay comfortably flat on to the floorboard area the whole time, with the brake levers conveniently placed on both sides of the handlebar. With good seats, comfortable riding position and an engine that will not embarrass, the scooter is a good choice for a motorcycle nowadays.

Standard Motorcycles

Honda CB 500F

This is the most common type of motorcycle that you normally see on the streets, hence the name. Standard motorcycles are recognized by the upright riding position that you will not normally see on other types of motorcycles. Standard bikes, unlike scooters have a gear shifting mechanism which can be operated by pulling the clutch lever which can be found on the left side of the handlebar while stepping or pulling the gear shifter which can be found on the left side of the motorcycle as well. A standard motorcycle's braking system can be found on the right side of the bike, the front brake lever can be found on the right side of the handlebar while the the rear brake lever can be operated using the right foot.

Cruisers

Honda Goldwing

Cruiser motorcycles can easily be recognized by their relatively low and slightly reclined seating position. Some of the common types of cruiser motorcycles are those made by Harley Davidson, Indian and even Japanese brands such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki. Because of the comfortable riding position of these bikes, they are usually used by people for long rides and some like the Honda Goldwing shown above, have compartments that can be used to hold different kinds of things during a trip while providing a comfortable position for the passenger as well, they are also called touring bikes because of this feature.

Sport Bikes

Honda CBR 1000 RR

Sport bikes or super bikes, to my own opinion, are the main reason why a lot of people want to go out and get a motorcycle. And why not? These beautiful machines are crafted for speed and looks. But people should understand that this is not really a good motorcycle to start riding on especially if you are still a newbie when it comes to motorcycles, as these bikes can really go at high speeds and controlling it can be a bit difficult if you are still new to motorcycles. But if you already have experienced riding these types of bikes before and you have the funds for it (it can get a little bit pricey), then these thing of beauty can be all yours. Since sport bikes are specialized to go at high speeds and quick cornering, its foot pegs are raised a little higher and are placed backwards and the fairings are built for aerodynamics.

Dual Sport Bikes

Honda CRF 250 L

Dual sport motorcycles, as the name suggests, are the type of motorcycles that can either be used on and/or off road. Just like the Honda CRF 250 L shown above, these bikes are built to withstand different kinds of abuse and can go through any kind of terrain. May it be concrete, sand, mud, etc., you can be sure that a dual sport motorcycle can go through it all.

Underbones

Yamaha Sniper

Underbones, may it be manual or semi-automatic, are motorcycles with a specialized step through frame and are famous in various parts of Asia. In fact, the most produced motor vehicle in the world is an underbone, the ever famous Honda Super Cub. Like the scooter, underbones have gone through a lot of changes through time, especially when it comes to speed. These bikes are good for commuting since its lightweight and has a sleek design fit for city driving.

So there you are folks, some of the different kinds of motorcycles that you can choose from. Just remember to use safety gears such as helmets, jacket and pads before riding and to drive safely and moderately to avoid accidents. How about you guys? Do you have anything to add when it comes to choosing the best motorcycle? Don't be shy to comment below and ride safe!