Car vs. motorbike?

i was wondering whether it would be better to drive a motorbike/motor scooter or a car? i have both so sourcing them is no problem, but im just learning to drive and i dont really enjoy cars?

Motorbikes are great fun, but can be very dangerous. Its harder to be seen on a bike, and you dont have the protection that a car offers you.

If you have ridden before, and you are competent on a motorbike, I would advise you to do an advanced riders course before you ride on the road.

If you decide on a motorbike, make sure you buy new, effective safety gear, from boots, to pants, jackets, gloves, helmets, and I would also wear a pressure suit, or at least a kidney belt/spine protector.

Motorbikes are brilliant. Just remember that if it rains, or its cold, windy, etc, your exposed to the elements. If its your only means of transportation, it can be pretty miserable to ride to work and back.

I have a roadbike and really enjoy riding it, and havent had any incidents on it, however I have been lucky. I have raced bikes, ATV's and cars, so I think my reflexs and skills are pretty high. I have had plenty of near misses.

The main thing to remember is that if you ride a bike, dont get into the attitue of 'im only going to the shops, I dont need my jacket' Whenever your on the bike, make a rule of wearing your protection.

Motorcycles are fun and good on gas. That's it.
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In terms of practicality they are NOT. They can't carry lot of passengers, load, etc. They are not good in cold and rain.

So it works well as second vehicle, but usually not as first vehicle (unless you have a car you can borrow and/or rent often).


Good Luck...

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