Let’s face it: nobody really likes your bike except you. Your mum thinks it’s too dangerous. The wife says it’s too expensive and your neighbours don’t like how it sounds. Now factor in the winter downtime and you’ll see your pride and joy is under constant threat.
Here are more pain points every rider encounters in their love-hate relationship with motorcycles.
Bikes are Loud
Your neighbours might think your bike is loud, but they’ve never been on a highway with it. Almost every new rider will have a story of how incredibly noisy and nerve-racking the wind feels on your helmet. And the industry has not found a solution for this yet. Even high-end helmets will do little to mitigate this problem. You have to wear premium earplugs to avoid permanent damage to your hearing, especially when riding fast on highways.
Admit It, Bikes are Dangerous
Motorcycles need a high level of concentration and alertness, particularly when riding on the highway. The slightest miscalculation could end in serious injury and even death. This means you cannot bring the bike on a night out or go ride after a long night. You also have to stop when checking Google maps during an adventure.
Bikes are Not Weather-proof
Motorcycles leave you exposed to the elements. If the sun is too hot, you’ll feel it burning your thighs through the trousers. You have no access to AC, which means you might have to avoid the bike sometimes. Then there is winter. It is possible to ride in the snow, but it’s usually not the smartest decision you can make. Most people will winterise their bikes then wait for spring. This downtime might seem like forever, and there’s no guarantee that you will get back to riding when it finally comes along. The unforgiving cold can break your tyres, damage the battery or freeze petrol in the bike.
