Motorcycle Buying Guide
How to get the Best Motorcycle!

Pre-Selecting your Motorcycle

How to make sure you select the best motorcycle for your needs... Well, you could walk in to the dealer, select your shining new bike and ride out after leaving behind a pile of money. Yes, it’s that easy! But that's probably also the most stupid thing to do. Does it happen? Yes I guess so. Also considering the motorcycle knowledge of some motorcycle sales people.

Fact is that motorcycles are a luxury object and tend to often sell like that too. A nice desirable object which is often an impulse buy without the right planning. I'm here to burst your bubble and help you plan for buying the best motorcycle for your needs!

When & where will you use the bike?
As I said earlier a motorcycle is often a luxury investment and you want to avoid buying it and not using it. However one person uses their motorcycle on a regular basis an other only a few times a month and both are happy with their purchase.

Will it be work - home travel, weekend warrior, holidays. Or you might be using it for more specific purposes like off road riding. As you can imagine your ability to select a bike which matches your expected usage will result in a much better best motorcycle.

What's your style and with whom to Ride?
I must say that style and character also is important here, yep. If others ride Harleys and you want a Honda you might end up riding alone (or finding new riding buddies). It's just the way it often happens. Also a cruiser in a group of sports bikes often doesn't last. The simple fact that the driving is so different. Take these aspects also into consideration when selecting your best motorcycle for sale.

How much motorcycle experience do you have?
Even the most experienced riders end up in situations that make them look very un-experienced. These situations are often a result of different motorcycles. Remember experience is often related directly to the motorcycle or type of motorcycle.

So take your experience appraisal in combination with the type of motorcycle you'll be riding. Add to that whether you have any experience with that type of motorcycle.

How much can you spend?
Let's turn this around? What would make you happy if financially you could ride a motorcycle and only have spent ... much. Yeah sure, you'll say I don't want to spend anything. Be realistic. What I want you to do is - ask yourself 'what money do I have which I don't need for additional obligations which I could (!) spend on a motorcycle for sale'. Step away from the fact that you need to scrape every little buck before you can start riding.

Focus on budget not the sales price of motorcycles. Once you've bought your motorcycle there are always those extra expenses which also are part of riding. (tools, clothing, insurance, gas, service)

What kind of person are you?
I have very short legs and it influences the handling and fun I have on some types of motorcycles. On a high enduro model I'm dancing on my toes and it takes more concentration to handle it.

There are a few body aspects which influence riding a lot. Long legs can feel folded and high way pegs might be needed (if the model allows it). Sport models often have a very low steering which makes your wrists tired if you ride long distances without the wind holding you up). Cruisers are not meant for high speed travel and you'll feel quickly hanging on to the steer. Also on cruisers your back can start to sink and become tired quite soon. Find out more about comfort… will result in selecting the best motorcycle.

Have you researched the market?
Now you know what type of model fits you best, how you will use it, what's your preferred budget and skill level it's time to research the market. The great thing about your pre-research is that you don't need to look at all those models. You can zoom-in on what would fit you best.

Set out on some test and reviews and check the pricing for the different years of the bike you are interested in. Walk in to a few dealers and let them do the talking. Bounce that talk of your own research results. Look into the facts - do you want to buy new or second hand.

With the above questions - you'll have selected a few types of motorcycles for your needs. From that you can make a simple common sense approach to the best motorcycle for sale - which one is suited for your needs.

To guarantee the best riding fun you want a motorcycle that fits your exact needs. So before you purchase any motorcycle make sure you are getting yourself the best motorcycle for sale.

Often beginners tend to over judge their riding abilities which regularly results in the buying of a motorcycle that doesn't feel nice to ride. For those beginners who still think they can get away with it - the whole world notices when you’ve over judged yourself and can't handle your iron horse. Don't be such a dip-stick!

Go for an inexpensive motorcycle for sale if you don't have so much experience. Feel comfortable with the riding position and the power. Plus knowing that there will be situations that you'll drop your motorcycle; a less expensive motorcycle doesn't feel that bad. Once you've gained experience pass your motorcycle on to another beginner rider and move up…

Another category which I want to warn you about is - starting to ride after a few years riding break. Often you might be earning more than before so you're also more able to buy a more expensive motorcycle. Of course you remember yourself as an excellent rider and have forgotten the rainy, cold, slippery rides. Instead of buying a new more powerful expensive machine I would suggest looking into a period that you might be able to hire, rent, lease, use and test the best motorcycle for a period while you get back into riding. This will refresh your memories and (re)open you to your favorite aspects of motorcycles. This often results in getting the best motorcycle for sale a little later.

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