| With its warm, arid climate and mountainous terrain, | | | | a motorcycle. I wouldn't suggest selling your car |
| Utah is a natural playground for many motorcyclists. | | | | either since cold weather, ice and snow make |
| Loose mountain trails, paved canyon roads, and flat | | | | motorcycle riding uncomfortable and unsafe. |
| expanses of high way can accommodate everything | | | | When you fully understand the cost of riding a |
| from dirt bikes and sports bikes to touring and | | | | motorcycle in Utah, the next step is deciding which |
| traditional bikes. In university towns like Provo and | | | | kind of bike you want. Four main categories that |
| Orem, scooters and mopeds are also common sights. | | | | bikes usually fit into are cruisers, touring bikes, and |
| As home to the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah also has a | | | | sports bikes. |
| rich history in racing. Since 1914, hundreds of land | | | | Cruisers, which usually cost between $10,000 and |
| speed records have been set on the salt flats during | | | | $25,000, are pretty heavy and stable bikes with low |
| the summer and fall months. Since most of the | | | | saddles that can accommodate riders of all sizes. |
| events are open to the public, amateurs and | | | | Cruisers are often showy and boisterous bikes. |
| professionals alike can enjoy the sound and sight of | | | | Touring bikes are even bigger because they usually |
| vehicles racing over sparkling flat the terrain. | | | | have a roomy passenger seat and storage |
| If you are looking to buy new or used motorcycles in | | | | compartments for holding the supplies and company |
| Utah, there are a few things you should know before | | | | that many bikers prefer to take on longer road trips. |
| you drop any money though. | | | | They are slightly more expensive than cruisers with a |
| First of all, you need to know the real cost of driving | | | | price range between $15,000 and $22,000. |
| a motorcycle. In exchange for the thrill of riding and | | | | Sports bikes are typically the lightest kinds of |
| saving a fortune on gas, motorcyclists increase their | | | | motorcycles on the market. They are also are very |
| risk of injury and death. Even the best motorcycle | | | | powerful. The bike anatomy facilitates a |
| drivers can fall victim to the inexperience of other | | | | forward-leaning riding position rather than upright. This |
| motorists or poor road conditions and the anatomy | | | | makes the rider more aerodynamic, but it isn't a |
| of a motorcycle simple doesn't offer the same kind | | | | comfortable position for long distances. The price |
| of protection that cars do. Utah law doesn't require | | | | range for sports bike is anywhere from $7,000 to |
| riders to wear helmets, but they can make a huge | | | | $15,000. |
| difference in your condition if an accident does occur. | | | | If you're just looking for a bike to get you from |
| In addition to the price of your bike, driving a | | | | point A to point B, you might want to look at |
| motorcycle requires a license, insurance and a little | | | | traditional models. Without the special designs for |
| schooling for the activity to be legal and safe. Add a | | | | touring, stunts and showiness, these bikes are the |
| few accessories on top of that, and you you'll see | | | | most affordable costing anywhere from $4,000 to |
| why you need to factor more than the purchase | | | | $10,000 dollars. |
| price into your budget if you're thinking about buying | | | | |