10 Tips for buying your first motorcycle

We all have gone through the trance of looking for our first motorcycle. The illusion, the money available, the heart, the reason ... Everything is mixed and there are times when it seems impossible to decide without going crazy. We have all dreamed of supercars, with the big trail, with impressive naked ...

But, let's not fool ourselves. Our first motorcycle should be the one that makes our lives easy, the one that doesn't make us bitter with eternal payments to the bank, the one with the least bulky maintenance bills and the one that, in short, we need the most. You can have the money to buy it, but not have money to keep it - repairs, reviews, insurance, taxes. You may have strength but maybe you lack height. You may have skills, but you will lack experience. You can't play it with your first motorcycle. You have to buy with your head.

A few tips will help you, although we know that you can more warm blood that runs through your veins. Think about it and reconsider with the pillow, which the English would say.

#1. Find a motorcycle that you can easily walk on

Do not get carried away by vanity. It is always better to buy a motorcycle that you comfortably make foot than a bigger one and that impresses friends more. There are many motorcycles with adjustable seats and many with low saddle options. Standing safe from many falls.

#2. Weight is another factor to consider

For a newbie, there is nothing worse than a lot of power and a lot of weight. Power and weight are two of the factors you must fight against. The weight at the time of maneuvering in unemployed is a dominant factor, especially if you do not make foot correctly - another point of which we speak to you later. With a light motorcycle, you save many compromised situations circulating.

#3.You must take into account if you are going to normally carry passenger

Do not be selfish. If you are usually going to carry a passenger, think of your comfort. That the square is generous or moderately generous, that has handles, that are not exposed to the wind or on the second floor. Think also about the package.

#4. Do not be impressed by gadgets that you will not use

Yes, technology is impressive and cool to have a lot of gadgets, but attention! The gadgets have a high price that you will pay and, what is worse, maybe you will never use them. Think about safety rather than comfort, or whim. Traction control is better than having a power curve or a hands-free system.

#5. It is better a motorcycle that you should not limit for your card

I know that many prefer to buy the big donkey, walk or not, but if it is your first motorcycle, it is preferable to acquire a suitable one for your abilities. The motorcycle must be balanced in performance, weight and power. A motorcycle of 210 kg and 45 hp may not be ideal. The first two years you must enjoy, not suffer.

#6. The motorcycle, with greater displacement, more expensive to maintain

The greater the displacement of the motorcycle, the more expensive its maintenance, the more tires are worn, the more fuel it consumes, the consumables and spare parts are more expensive, the insurance costs more and pays more taxes. It will be cheaper to keep a 300 than a 500 cc, or a single cylinder than a twin-cylinder.

#7. Think about having a closed parking

It is no-nonsense. A motorcycle parked on the street ages earlier suffers more deterioration due to vandalism or simple carelessness and can be stolen more easily. A place in a closed parking lot is always a well-spent expense.

#8. Having the dealer near the home is a convenience

We know that it is a truism, but having the dealership close to home makes things easier. A small problem is solved in a short time, is not lazy to review, and any small difficulty is easily solved.

#9. Take advantage of offers for model change

Having the latest model is not necessary. It is a hobby we have and that in many occasions means losing a succulent discount. The brands usually make sales for change of model that can be a good pinch. In addition, the already veteran model will surely not have habitual youth problems, so you buy a motorcycle with which you will surely not have to use the warranty.

#10. If it is a 125 cc, think about buying one with ABS system

Current regulations require that 125 cc motorcycles equip an advanced braking system - combined braking - or ABS. We are inclined to recommend that you buy a 125 cc with ABS for