[Moto] Choose a motorcycle well without fear of being wrong

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Choosing a motorcycle well is a very important decision that will prevent you from regretting your decision. MAPFRE Cuidamos tuMOTO gives you several tips so that this does not happen.

Whether you are going to buy your first or if you already have experience and are looking for a new motorcycle, it is important that you make sure that it will be a wise decision, that it will be a motorcycle that you will enjoy for a long time. A bad experience when you're starting out can take away your desire, and that's something you can avoid if you choose the right bike to start with. MAPFRE Cuidamos tuMOTO gives you several tips so that you do not have doubts when choosing a motorcycle.

Motorcycle or scooter?
If you've never ridden a motorcycle, you may want to do without clutch handling and gear shifting. The ideal would be to opt for a scooter that is more practical for moving around the city.

 

Driving is easier because they do not have gears, thanks to their automatic transmission, so you only have to pay attention to braking and accelerating. A scooter will help you get comfortable rolling on two wheels (or three) for when you want to opt for a larger motorcycle.

the weight of the motorcycle
The weight of the motorcycle is one of the most important characteristics to take into account. If you take a motorcycle that is too heavy, it will prevent you from moving it easily when stationary and it will make it difficult for you to maneuver at low speed. With a light motorcycle, you will get less tired and you will be less lazy to move it: you will pass with more confidence.

seat height
The height of the seat fundamentally influences our motorcycle, how it behaves and how we feel about it. We understand as seat height, the distance from the lowest point of the driver's seat to the ground.

The height depends on the type of motorcycle:

Custom motorcycles stand out for their low seats, so the seat can reach very low heights to also lower the center of gravity, something important on heavy weight motorcycles.
The naked bikes. This type of vehicle is usually characterized by having soft seats, but its width can determine the ease with which we reach the ground, the greater the width, the greater the curve that our legs must make to reach the ground.
Sports bikes have a slightly higher seat. They are characterized by being small and not very fluffy, narrow in front and wider behind.
Turismo motorcycles are designed to offer great comfort on the go, both for riders and passengers. They are comfortable seats, although being especially wide they can complicate access to the ground depending on our height.
Trail bikes do have specially raised seats. Being motorcycles designed to offer good behavior both on the road and off-road, they have a generous ground clearance.
Off-road motorcycles, such as enduro or motocross, are motorcycles with very long suspensions, a high ground clearance and, therefore, seats located at a high height, although with a low weight.
When you go to buy a motorcycle, first get on it standing up to check if you put your feet on the ground while sitting down. Getting to the ground will give you more confidence on the bike. In movement it is easier to maintain balance, but when stopping it is the feet that will prevent us from losing balance.

New or used motorcycle?
It depends on the budget you have and your experience... If it's your first motorcycle, a good option would be to gain some experience and then move on to a bigger one, so buying a used motorcycle can be worth your while.

If, on the other hand, you are already clear about the motorcycle model you want because it meets your taste or the needs you are looking for, and you have the experience and budget, a new motorcycle may be the best decision.

Are you going with a passenger?If you are going to drive regularly with a passenger, you have to pay attention to the seat, if it is wide and comfortable, it can be easily accessed and it has handles so that you can hold it safely without forcing your posture.

good load capacity
The capacity of the motorcycles is usually a little limited if you are going to travel on a daily basis with a briefcase or backpack. To do this, make sure that it is easy to mount a rear trunk where you can carry your things. On a motorcycle we do not recommend wearing a backpack in which you carry hard or heavy objects, think that they can hurt you in the event of a fall, so if you can carry your luggage on the motorcycle, not on yourself, much better.

125cc motorcycle or A2 license
If you have a car license and more than three years of experience with it, you have easy access to a 125 motorcycle or scooter. enjoy as is This way you will ensure that you have a motorcycle made to measure for you, and not an adaptation, in which weight, power and manageability are usually better balanced.

If you have any questions about how to choose a motorcycle, one of the MAPFRE Cuidamos tuMOTO experts gives you several tips in this video to make it easier for you to choose your motorcycle. Remember that by being a Member of the Club you have the Video Courses service where you can learn dynamically about the world of two wheels.

 

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