Car Owners – Should You Buy a Motorbike as Well?
You might really love and enjoy motorcycles, but when you already own a car, you might be asking yourself if purchasing one is a good choice. They’re much less practical than a car due to the fact that you can only carry one passenger and there’s not much storage space to carry things, however a motorbike can actually be a great investment for a car owner. If you’re on the fence about purchasing a second vehicle, here are a few things to take into consideration.
You Could Save Yourself Money
You might need your car to get to work, ferry your kids around, go grocery shopping and all of those normal things that a car is great for. However, you might also do a lot of shorter trips, or journeys that just require you to get from A to B. Need to pop to the shops, post a letter or visit a friend but it’s not within walking distance? If you own a motorbike, you will get there much more quickly and easily (as motorbikes can jump to the front of traffic queues) and you’ll also save on fuel costs too.
It Could Be Safer
Contrary to what you might think, riding a motorcycle is actually safer than driving a car. The reasons for this are that motorcyclists have better vision of the roads and can hear more, are more attentive and less likely to take risks. The downsides are that accidents involving motorcyclists are more likely to be fatal or severe where there’s no outside protection. Any motorcycle accident lawyer will tell you that it’s often cars that cause the issues instead of bikes, however as long as you take precautions and ride correctly it’s a lot safer than you might think. Especially if you’re only doing shorter local journeys. If you’re nervous, you could always stick to doing longet and more complex journeys on bigger roads in your car.
It’s Fun
Finally, if riding a motorbike is a hobby of yours and something you find fun to do, then why not go for it? This might not be reason enough to purchase one, but it can certainly help you to make your decision. If you work hard and this is what you want to spend your money on, then go for it! There are lots of biking enthusiasts out there, so it could even be a chance to meet new people and socialise too. Events are commonly held where a group rides from one destination to another, it can be a lot of fun and a way to meet people with a common interest.
There is the added costs to consider when buying and running a motorbike, however they’re cheaper than a car and due to using less fuel you could actually save yourself money. If you’re on the fence, and can afford to buy a motorbike (and know you will use it) why not go for it!
Car owners, do you own a motorbike as well- or would you?