| Since motorcycles are notorious for being more | | | | practice, small motorcycles and scooters allow |
| dangerous than passenger cars, safety isn't usually | | | | motorists to utilize the space between cars and |
| the number one criteria on a person's list when they | | | | move through congested traffic quickly. |
| buy, repair, or build their own motorcycle. Rather, | | | | Although many Japanese brands, like Honda, Suzuki, |
| speed, comfort, fuel economy and style are a few | | | | and Yamaha, dominate the motorcycle industry |
| more common criteria. | | | | today, Harley-Davidson is still a popular motorcycle |
| With fuel prices climbing higher and higher, more | | | | brand in America. Harleys are pretty much heavy |
| consumers are interested in motorcycles for their fuel | | | | weight motorcycles that have at least 750cc engines. |
| economy. The size and shape of your bike will have | | | | They are usually designed for highway cruising and |
| a huge impact on its gas mileage though. For the | | | | they are also very customized and showy. One of |
| highest number of miles per gallon, buy a smaller bike | | | | the big selling points for Harley-Davison is their |
| with an aerodynamic frame. College students and | | | | American-made and historic quality, but many of the |
| young adult with no children are probably the best | | | | motorcycle parts are actually made in other countries. |
| candidates for motorcycle use. Many gas pumps are | | | | This outsourcing increases the quality and decreases |
| designed with cars rather than motorcycles in mind | | | | the price of the parts. |
| though. This can make re-fueling somewhat difficult. | | | | Buying vs. Building |
| Motorcycle owners consider the inconvenience a low | | | | Buying a motorcycle facilitates immediate use and |
| price to pay for the money they save on gas | | | | requires no mechanical expertise. And, if your new |
| though. | | | | ride comes with a warranty, you can rest assured |
| The design and brand of motorcycle that you choose | | | | that everything will run smoothly or be covered for |
| will largely depend on the way you plan to use it. For | | | | the first couple years. On the other hand, if you build |
| example, stunt bikes and dirt bikes are usually | | | | your own bike, you can make your ride exactly the |
| light-weight while touring bikes, which travel longer | | | | way you want it and you will always be able to |
| distances and higher speeds, are often heavier to | | | | make your own repairs. It can also be more |
| support a larger engine. Geographic location also | | | | affordable to build your own bike because consumers |
| makes a difference. For example, in a Southeast | | | | can buy custom Harley parts for less than wholesale |
| Asian country, where lane splitting is a common | | | | price if they know where to shop. |