Motorcycle Size - Does Size Really Matter? Yes it does, Read all about itSo you know what type of motorcycle type you want, right? What motorcycle size is right for you? That's what we now have to figure out, what size is right for you. You might be thinking what do they mean? We mean motorcycle engine, height, seat, and chassis to name a few as examples. This website will provide you information on
Motorcycle Sizes: By first selecting what type of motorcycle you are looking for you are essentially narrowing down your options and of course motorcycle sizes to a select few. In motorcycle world bigger is not always better as you might think. More power is not always better, higher is not always better, a larger seat is not always better. It all depends on what you are looking for for you. Think about this. If you have a motorcycle such as a touring type (usually big and heavy) and if you weigh a quarter of it's weight you might be challanged backing it into a parking spot or even touching the ground when at a stop light. So motorcycle height or size is very important for you. Think about if you happen to, and yes it happens, drop it. Will you have enough strength to pick it up? Select a motorcycle that fits you. Make sure that the motorcycle has enough power to carry you and a passanger (if that's what that particular bike is made for) and can still have enough power if you were to fill the saddle bags. Also make sure both of your legs can touch the ground flat when you're sitting on the motorcycle.
When it comes to motorcycle power and how much power a motorcycle engine produces size does not matter. It's simlply not true so don't belive anyone who tells you otherwise. Size of a motorcycle engine is not a good indicator of the actual power it produces. There are many factors of and most important is type of engine. For example inline 4 cyclinder compared to air-cooled. These days with techonolgical advances an engine with 900CCs might produce as much output as a 600CC engine. Technology has come a long way. Some large engines surely will produce more power but think of their weight. Depending on type of riding you're going to do a higher cylinder motorcycle engine will be smoother than a 1 or 2 cyclinder. However, with a 1 or 2 cyclinder engine you'll probably get more torque out of them. These engines are typically rougher, louder and slower running / turning. To both types there are exceptions just like with anything. Every motorcycle is designed by the manufacturer with a purpose in mind and when you are selecting your motorcycle type think about what will be sufficient in terms of power for you. This is very important because if you want a higher torque motor then you probably want a motorcycle engine with less cyclinders and for a smoother ride you probably want a V-Twin or 4 cyclinder. Please remember that just because a motorcycle has for example 900cc it has more horsepower and remember that a motorcycle that has CC's in the 1000s will probably be great for all around touring but will not produce the same results as a lightweight 4 cyclinder 650cc sport bike. The 600cc sport bike will have to run at much higher RPMs to get the same horsepower then the larger CC motorcycle but performance is greater. Of course something has to give right, you loose the comfort and require you to be more in control of the motorcycle. We like to compare for example a touring bike to a sport bike or a dirt bike in this way: a touring bike is like riding a caddy :) vs a small sport car. Hope this helps you decide on your motorcycle type and size. Motorcycle seat height is very important for several reasons but the most important is whether or not you'll be able to support your motorcycle comfortably while you are at complete stop. Depending on the total weight of your motorcycle and your body size and weight you might be challanged to support your motorcycle if your feet are not touching the ground flat while at a stop. In addition, when backing into a parking spot you will need to have full control over your motorcycle to fully and confidantly support the motorcycle. You simply cannot be touching the ground with one foot at a time with your toes and think you can support the motorcycle, if you think this you are WRONG because sooner or later you will drop your bike. There are many motorcycle seat manufacturers such as Corbin or JCWhitney.com
Before you buy any seat the best way is to try it. Go to a motorcycle store or even during motorcycle shows and sit on them to see which type and style is right for you. Motorcycle seat are like any motorcycle accessory. There are many makes and models, even adjustable seats. Comfort, make sure the motorcycle seat you select is comfortable for you. Some will not be by design. They might simply be for a particular purpose in mind. A sport motorcycle will have less comfortable seat compared to a touring bike. Click here to read more about motorcycle seats. Question for you, if your motorcycle fell over and you were by yourself would you be able to pick it up all by yourself? Are you stong enough and big enough to be able to pick up your selected motorcycle? Motorcycle weight is very important. One of the considerations for your motorcycle shopping should not only be style / type but also size and weight. Motorcycle weight is important especially if you always or majority of your riding is alone. Remember that it's not always your fault that your bike can be flat on the ground. You could run into someone that doesn't like you or someone clumsy and either on purpose or by accident tip your bike over. Are you big and strong enough to pick it up? Think about this. It's not always about style, how much power, and type of riding you're going to be doing but it's also thinking about these unfortunate situations. Nothing new here but of course a larger bike with larger motor will weigh more, touring bike for example, and a smaller bike suck as a dirt bike will weight much less. Different types of motorcycles and purposes of course. Most motorcycles have a different center of gravity which will also depend on how easy or hard it is to pick it up and handle. You are probably thinking right now what dealer or private seller will put their motorcycle down so i can try to pick it up and test. Well not many but they might help show you themselves. A few tips: - Sit on the motorcycle (with permission of course) - Make sure both your feet are flat on the ground (if not you might need to adjust the seat - Slowely tip the motorcycle from side to side and feel it out - Walk the motorcycle front and back If you do the above and the motorcycle feels comfortable for you then the size and weight is probably ok for you. Use this as a guide only. One last item: just because a motorcycle is heavier but you like the style / type / and it's for the purpose you are looking for it might be the right one for you. If you happen to come to a situation where you cannot lift it yourself you will simply need other people's help. If it fits right and is what you're looking for, then get it. Motorcycle weight will not be able to handle it during riding.
|
