Question: 125cc motorbike or car?

(Posted by: on 2012-02-02 14:35:29)

I turn 17 in June, and currently ride a 50cc moped. At first my parents were very strict on me not having anything bigger than 50cc, but now they have seen I am competent, they are starting to let up a little bit. Should I push for the 125cc geared bike, which would be more fun, and cheaper insurance, or a car, for which insurance costs thousands, but is more practical? I love riding my moped and bikes, i'm definitely a rider at heart, but practicality, especially during winter poses a potential problem. Any winter riders care to share their bad weather experiences and opinion?

Posted by: Dan on 2012-02-02, 14:37:09

Cars are warm, mopeds are cold, Cars are more expensive, You can pick up girls more In a car A car can be like a second home A moped can be easy to park A bike can get you through traffic

Posted by: Dimo J on 2012-02-02, 14:52:24

Hamsters gotta do what hamsters do -- run around in a wheel in a cage. I ride a motorcycle, I do not do cage if I can avoid it. If you are a rider, it is not a question . . . you will get the motorcycle. If you are a hamster you will get a nice steel safety cage, and get a motorcycle for fun.

Posted by: Connor on 2012-02-02, 14:53:18

Well I am around your age and own a motorcycle in Canada without a car. So far the motorcycle beats out the car because 1. school and work are a walking distance when the weathers bad 2. motorcycling is a new found passion of mine. I think the biggest factors will be what will you do when there is inclement weather. If you decide on getting a bike please do not get a 125cc unless you want to keep the throttle pinned to keep up with traffic (250cc ^ would be a better choice)

Posted by: Candid Chris on 2012-02-02, 14:54:35

Let me think about that for a few seconds ........... ....... okay, bike wins. Just make sure you eat properly to ward off all the cold-wet-slimy-sh!tty crap that the UK has to offer so as to keep your strength up. See you at the Isle of Mann next year??!?