All motorcycles share some fundamental characteristics, but as their popularity and versatility has increased a surprisingly wide array of motorcycle sub-types have evolved to suit riders' needs. Some want to be able to take regular cross-county trips on the interstate superslab while still others prefer to jump off the highway to ride through dense woods on narrow mountain trails. If you're a new rider you might be feeling a little overwhelmed at the variety of motorcycles available …

Tires are what keeps your motorcycle from running smoothly and safely. That little bit of rubber is what keeps you sane, because if you were riding like they used to in the beginning, with metal tires (source), you would be vibrating and bouncing like in a bouncy castle. But motorcycle tires are not only there for our comfort; they are essential for our safety, more than car tires. Cars have four wheels (usually), so if one or two tires are not to spec, you should be alrig …

There is no hiding from it. Women are different from men (and I'm not talking about the Mars vs Venus thing). It has nothing to do with abilities, skill sets or passion. It has to do with physical dimensions. Foremost, women are on average smaller and lighter than men. On average, women have less body strength. What does this mean in terms of riding a motorcycle? Simply, it means, again I use the term average, on average a woman will have more issues riding a motorcycle th …

Often people say that the only reason we buy a motorcycle is so that we can buy stuff that goes with it. These accessories can be anything, and granted, at times we just buy gear because it makes us feel good. But some gear for your motorcycle is a must. Here is a list of the minimum accessories you will need to have for riding your motorcycle. This part of the article looks into the rider accessories. The next part will detail the motorcycle's accessories. …

Motorcycles are like any other automobile in that they require scheduled maintenance to continue to run properly. If you want your bike to take care of you, you need to take care of your bike. This means getting to know it rather intimately--using tools in places normally hidden from view and dealing with all kinds of necessary but messy fluids. Motorcycles are not quite as tolerant to neglect as cars are, and they demand respect. Understand your bike's needs, tend to them religiousl …

Kids usually get the best-of-the-best. Special food, clothes, toys – you name it. It's not that children are all spoiled, it's because they need good materials. Kids are still growing and we need to ensure that we accompany the growth properly. This goes not only equally when these children ride motorcycle, it goes double so. If a kid shows an interest in riding a motorcycle, great! First of all, they need to initiate the move, do not ever force them to. If a kid doesn't w …

When a manufacturer designs a motorcycle, they usually take an average person's build as rider. As long as you are close to those dimensions, you will be comfortable on the motorcycle. But if you are taller or smaller by quite a margin, your problems start. You will need to start customizing your ride to fit your dimensions. But not every motorcycle is designed around the “average” person. Some motorcycles are made for tall riders. It's not that the bike was designed for t …