Buying Your Second Motorcycle
Whether you’re looking for a motorcycle replacement or want to fill your garage up a bit more, buying a second model presents some unique opportunities. With the experience you have buying and riding your first bike, you know what you like and need better than ever. However, for some helpful tips on how to find your perfect second model, check out our buying guide below.
The Ride
Now that you’ve got some riding experience, you’ve had a lot of time to analyze your preferred riding style and experience, and you know how your current motorcycle matches that (or fails to). You’re more familiar now with whether you want an efficient, high-speed commute or if you’re looking to explore the open road for hours on end, so make use of that.
Prioritize your next motorcycle’s style and features based on that experience. Figure out what about your last bike you liked and what wasn’t a good fit that you can change on your next model. Try to find a motorcycle that keeps the features you love and replaces the ones you didn’t enjoy.
The Skill
If your previous motorcycle was your first one, chances are you bought one that’s easier on beginners. Those are typically easier and less challenging to ride, since it needs to be easy to control and can’t pack more power than an inexperienced rider can handle. But you’re not inexperienced anymore, so consider going out on a limb and buying a model that pushes you a bit more and packs a bigger punch.
Replacing or Supplementing?
When replacing your old motorcycle entirely, you need to prioritize a motorcycle that keeps the features you really loved. You’ll want a versatile bike that can do what your old one did and more, which can be difficult. However, If you’re looking for a second bike to supplement the one you’ve got, you have a lot more freedom in terms of features and focus, allowing you to expand your experience without sacrificing features.
Ready to get started? Contact us at Windy City Motorcycle Company for more information, or to see the motorcycles we have available. We proudly serve those in the Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois areas, and look forward to seeing you at one of our locations in Milwaukee, WI, Chicago, IL, or Detroit, MI.