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Most people need to physically move their bike when at home. Similarly, if you’ll also be using it for commuting, what’s it like in town traffic? Is it nimble and manoeuvrable? Is it narrow enough to filter? Get Off And Push It Is it comfortable? Are the pegs the right height? Does it make your back (or your arse) ache? You need to get a feel for the bike over an extended period of time. If you’re test riding a bike that you will use for touring, you need to take it out for a good few hours – at least.

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Not only will you get a decent test, but you’ll know how to get back to the dealership! Test ride your motorcycle on a variety of roads (image via KTM UK) If the dealership is in an area unfamiliar to you, plan a route on a smartphone app and then attach it to the motorcycle for your test ride. One of the best ways to test a bike on a variety of roads is to pre-plan a route before you go. Similarly, it’s no good testing it on A-roads only to find it’s too top-heavy in the twisties. It’s no good riding it through town only to find that it vibrates like hell on the motorway after you’ve bought it.

You need to test your bike on a variety of road types. And if you can negotiate this as part of your testing process, I highly recommend you go for it. The odd one or two will even let you take it for an entire weekend. Some are happy for you to take it for a few hours, whilst others will let you book it out for the day. Most reputable dealerships will let you take the bike for an extended period of time. I did it with a Honda VFR800 and it ended up being a £6,500 mistake. Always compare new motorcycles with other new motorcycles (image via Yamaha)Īs mentioned above, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is taking a bike out for 10-minutes. So if you’re testing a brand new Honda, make sure you go and test a brand new Yamaha. Only ever compare brand new bikes against other brand new bikes. It’s natural to compare the bike you’re testing with your current bike. But if it’s 3 years old, is due a service, and is currently rocking tyres that need changing, then any new bike will feel so much better.

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Test ride a motorcycle like a pro next time you walk into a dealership (image via DDZPhoto / Pixabay) So in this post, we’ll look at the top things to consider the next time you hop on a motorcycle for a test ride at your local dealership. I’m all too easily immersed in the moment.Īnd whilst this is fine, it means the practical elements of a motorcycle test ride often take a back seat on a quick 10-minute blast. In the spur of the moment, I do rather than think. I can’t help it, and I sometimes struggle to control it. I’m one of those people that is overly spontaneous and impulsive. Taking A New Motorcycle On A Test Ride Is Exciting! Why? Because I always get drawn into the romantic notion of test riding the bike. I’m not saying I didn’t enjoy owing them – far from it.īut in terms of buying the right bike, I’ve got it wrong way more times than I’ve got it right. When I think back to the bikes I’ve owned, all but one were the wrong choice.

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